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GUJARAT Mental health helpline stops as telecom provider migrates to new technology The only helpline for crisis intervention and suicide prevention in the Diamond City has stopped functioning after the telecom service provider migrated to new technology. Hundreds of desperate callers were unable to get in touch with the counsellors as the helpline … 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 Infant mortality rate in Gujarat now 30 The infant mortality rate (IMR) in the state has moved downwards. The Sample Registration System2016 found the infant mortalityto be 30. This number was 33 in 2015. The infant mortality rate was 41 in 2011 and has dropped to 30 in 2016. According to data released by the Office of … Read more
GUJARAT Gujarat drafting seaplane tourism policy The Gujarat government has hit the drawing board to draft a policy promoting seaplane tourism in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had caused a buzz about seaplanes when he used one to fly from the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad to Dharoi dam near Ambaji in December 2017, on the last day of campaigning … Read more