Gujarat

GTU launches 12 online courses on ancient knowledge systems in collaboration with Bhishma School of Indic Studies

August 25, 2021 14:17

The largest technical university in the state, Gujarat Technological University on Tuesday launched new online courses on Vedic Indian knowledge systems.These 12 new courses include the study of Vedas, ancient architecture, Indian arts, Dharma and religion, Political Science, Arthashastra and global footprints of Indian diaspora among others in collaboration with the Pune-based Bhishma School of […]

Teachers show empty benches to Gujarat Government survey of their ‘competence’

August 24, 2021 20:56

(Image for representation purpose) Samnath Patel (name changed), working at government school number 23 in Ahmedabad’s Behrampura, was on Tuesday morning asked to report for duty at the Tagore Memorial Hall. A non-teaching official assignment is not unusual for Patel or government teachers, but this coincided with the State Government’s much-touted Shikshak Sajjata Survekshan or […]

Gujarat: ‘There are no cases of land encroachment on govt land’

August 24, 2021 16:38

The state administration newly enacted anti-land grabbing laws for disputes concerning private properties however it has rarely enacted laws for encroachment on government land. It is worth noting that in several cases, senior IPS and IAS have been found involved in facilitating land grabbing for private parties for a cut or commission. The Gujarat High […]

Right to Drink Alcohol: Gujarat High Court atleast agrees to hear petitions challenging State’s Prohibition Policy

August 24, 2021 11:11

Petitions cite the right to privacy to question the 1949 law; state says redefining laws based on the citation like ‘inviting bull to a china shop’ The Gujarat High Court on Monday accepted a batch of petitions challenging the provisions of Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949, which bans the manufacture, sale and consumption of liquor in […]

Sanksrit significance at Kevadia: Tribal RJs entertain listners in Sanskrit

August 23, 2021 17:03

Imagine turning on a radio frequency and you get to hear the stuff in Sanskrit at a tour to Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat. Sounds weird? But it is a reality at the place. In a unique initiative, the RJs at Radio 90 FM have been given training to speak in Sanskrit and provide […]

Historic Stuart Library of Godhra struggling to make ends meet

August 23, 2021 15:35

It is indeed a reflection on the cultural sensibilities of our society that 155-year-old historic Stuart Library at Godhra is finding it difficult to continue functioning. The trustees of the library are mulling over the idea to rent the hall to meet the recurring expenses. As interest in reading recedes in general, the membership has […]

Lure of playing video games turns kids into thieves in Surat

August 23, 2021 14:56

Corona pandemic and its aftermath have left several unexpected changes in social behaviour. One such new element is online study. In the era of closed classrooms, online study became a norm that threatens to gain even more momentum as time passes. However, there are several pitfalls of the online study pattern that have come to […]

10 directors liable to retire at 32nd Annual General Meeting of Karnavati Club, Ahmedabad

August 23, 2021 15:37

The draft of the Directors Report of Karnavati club, Ahmedabad for the year 2020-21 has been released on Monday. 10 Directors (being 1/3rd of elected directors) are liable to retire by rotation at the 32nd Annual General Meeting of the club. Here is the list of Directors liable to retire by rotation at the 32nd […]

Covid-19 cases on a constant decline in Gujarat

August 20, 2021 20:39

Gujarat witnesses 17 new cases in the last 24 hours. In the meantime, 14 people were discharged from the hospital and no deaths were recorded due to Covid. In the state, there are 186 active cases out of 8,24,773 total cases till now. There are 10,076 total death cases till now.

PM Modi lays foundation stone for Parvati temple in Gujarat’s Somnath, inaugurates many other projects

August 20, 2021 17:40

PM Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone for the Parvati temple in Gujarat’s Somnath and also integrated many other projects. He inaugurated other projects including Somnath Promenade, Somnath Exhibition Centre, and the reconstructed temple precinct of Old (Juna) Somnath virtually. As per the officials, the old temple has been redeveloped for the safety of […]

It was never easy to be an interfaith couple in communally polarised Gujarat but now the High Court makes it slightly better. For now, at least.

August 20, 2021 06:58

When Alpa married Aman (names changed to protect identity), she knew his religion fully well. She knew he was a Muslim right from the time they got ‘cosy’ while dating online. From sharing food pictures and talking about their favourite Bollywood stars, they graduated to exchanging their phone numbers. After ten months, Alpa ran away […]

Gujarat reports 19 new Covid cases

August 19, 2021 20:35

Covid cases are continuously decreasing in Gujarat. On Thursday, 19 new cases were registered in the state in the last 24 hours taking the total number to 8,24,756. No casualty has been reported in the state due to covid in the last 24 hours. The total number of people recovered from coronavirus in Gujarat is […]

Seven Gujarat Start-Ups to receive Rs 1.12 crores from Government

August 19, 2021 18:55

Kushal Rathore, a 30-year-old, has studied Construction Management at Nirma University. Kushal is all set to bring up a new Sports Device in the market which would help the players in Football, Badminton, Tennis, etc in improving their performance. He has named the device Sports Indifoot. The device will help the players to know the […]

Swarnim Vijay Victory flame reaches Ahmedabad

August 19, 2021 12:09

The historic and decisive victory of Armed Forces in 1971 Indo – Pak war is a testament of sacrifice and valour and a source of inspiration for citizens of India. Commemorating the year 2021 as “Swarnim Vijay Varsh” by the Government of India, the Swarnim Vijay Victory flame lit up by Prime Minister Shri Narendra […]

Gujarat Education Department announces academic calendar for schools

August 18, 2021 15:11

In view of decreasing number of COVID-19 cases in Gujarat, the Government of Gujarat had announced the commencement of new academic year of schools from 7the June. Now, the Education Department has announced academic calendar for the present academic year of schools. The academic calendar mentions that the academic activities shall be carried out for […]

Single-use plastic ban in Gujarat to affect more than 3500 industrial units

August 18, 2021 14:45

Major changes are on the cards concerning the plastic product manufacturing industry. Under the Single-Use Plastic Policy, products below 75 microns are to be banned. This decision will affect around 3500 industrial units and approximately 70000 persons engaged in the trade. At the stroke of implementation of the policy, disposable dishes, spoons, teacups, ice-cream cups, […]

Gujarat govt. to HC: Interfaith marriage can’t be tool for forceful conversion

August 18, 2021 12:40

The Gujarat government told the Gujarat High Court on Tuesday that marriage per se was not prohibited but it could not be used as a tool or instrument for effecting forceful conversion. The Gujarat High Court was hearing two petitions challenging the recent amendments to the Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act, 2021. A bench led […]

Gujarat: Data From Death Registers Suggests COVID Toll Undercounted by 27 Times

August 17, 2021 14:04

In Kailash Mukti Dham, one of the two crematoriums in Amreli town in Gujarat, four furnaces lie in different states of wreckage. The iron grille that holds bodies melted away in the fire from pyres that burned without a pause. “Pyres were burning for 24 hours every day for a month,” said Maganbhai, a farmer […]

India announces emergency e-visas for Afghans two days after Taliban takes over Afghanistan

August 17, 2021 19:06

Indians residing in Afghanistan breathed a sigh of relief on returning to their homeland as the Air Force C-17 aircraft carrying 130 Indian officials from Afganistan landed in Jamnagar, Gujarat at 11:00 am on Tuesday. The flight will depart for Delhi at 1:00 pm after all the passengers undergo medical checkups. Lunch is also to […]

Imprisoned till ‘Not’ proven guilty

August 17, 2021 10:37

Last year, on October 8, the 84-year-old tribal rights activist Stan Swamy was arrested for his alleged involvement in the Elgar Parishad case. At the time of his arrest, the octogenarian had advanced-stage Parkinson’s disease. He tested positive for COVID-19 seven months after his arrest. Today, he passed away during the court hearing while the court was […]

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