February 2018

GUJARAT Gujarat fourth largest gainer in Mangrove cover   The mangrove cover in Gujarat has increased from 1,107 sq km in 2015 to 1,140 sq km now. However, the majority of the cover was in the category of open mangrove. Moderately dense mangrove was only found over an area of 172 sq km — just … Read more

GUJARAT I-T department launches online redressal facility   The income tax (I-T) department of Gujarat on Tuesday launched an online grievance redressal facility.   Now tax-payers can visit I-T Gujarat website to register their grievances related to pending refund, rectification and appeals.   “This is an initiative towards faceless interaction of the tax-payers with the I-T department. The … Read more

GUJARAT Only 20 great Indian bustards left in Gujarat, says IUCN report   The Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN), in its latest report on the great Indian bustard (GIB), has raised the alarm over the declining population in Kutch and the country. It has, continued with its classification of the GIB as ‘critically … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat to set up second Plastics Park at Sanand   Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani  said that the government has decided to set up the state’s second Plastics Park at Sanand near Ahmedabad as part of the new Specific Plastic Policy being framed to encourage startups and make the industry entrepreneur-friendly. The first Dedicated Plastics Park was … Read more

GUJARAT I-T department launches online redressal facility   The income tax (I-T) department of Gujarat on Tuesday launched an online grievance redressal facility.   Now tax-payers can visit I-T Gujarat website to register their grievances related to pending refund, rectification and appeals.   This is an initiative towards faceless interaction of the tax-payers with the I-T department. The … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat asks for more Narmada water   The Gujarat government, which has already officially announced that it will not give Narmada water for irrigation or industrial use this summer, and also planned to reduce supply of drinking water from Narmada in major cities, has approached the Centre for immediate intervention. Given the low level of water in the Sardar … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat gets 8,500 applications for GST refunds     As many as 8,500 online applications for refunds under GST have been received by the state government and refunds to the tune of Rs 950 crore have so far been given to business owners and traders.   The state tax department has received 8,500 online applications claiming refunds … Read more

GUJARAT Norway eyes port electrification in Gujarat   After Israel, businesses from Norway are looking at the vast potential for business collaboration in Gujarat.   Norway will soon explore business collaborations for electrification of ports in Gujarat using renewable energy sources. Ollestad was present at a business meeting organized at Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industries (GCCI).   The business delegation … Read more

GUJARAT Indian Coast Guard celebrates 41st Raising Day in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar   On 1st February 2018, the Indian Coast Guard celebrated it’s 41st anniversary of dedicated and distinguished service to the Nation. This day is an opportune moment to reaffirm their resolute commitment and selfless service for safeguarding maritime interests of our Nation.   The … Read more