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GUJARAT Four zonal science museums to be opened in Gujarat Four zonal science museums are proposed to be opened at Patan, Bhuj, Rajkot and Vadodara to inculcate scientific temper among the youth. Rupani remembered the contribution of revered Sankalchand Patel for the new generation in north Gujarat. He also had a word of … Read more
Gujarat discoms seek hike in fuel surcharge Power distribution companies in state have approached Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) seeking a hike in fuel price and power purchase adjustment (FPPPA) base price or fuel surcharge. However, none have sought any increase in basic electricity tariffs for fiscal 2018-19. A power company is allowed to … Read more
GUJARAT International Kite Festival: Uttarayan celebration “Uttarayan” or the Kite festival culminates on 14 January, “Makara Sankranti” – a day observed sacred according to Hindu Tradition/Indian Calendar. The day marks the change in season from the deep slumber of chilly winters to the dawn of the great Indian summer, signaling the farmers that … Read more
GUJARAT Gujarat seeks its Narmada dues from MP, Rajasthan While the Gujarat government has written to the Narmada Control Authority (NCA) for the release of 1,500 cusecs from Madhya Pradesh to keep the Narmada from drying up, it also asked the Sardar Sarovar construction advisory committee (SSCAC) and the Narmada Control Authority (NCA) to clear its long-pending dues. The … Read more
GUJARAT National Children’s Science Congress concludes in Ahmedabad The five-day long National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC), 25th edition of the event, ended at Science City on Sunday in presence of child scientists, students, teachers and eminent scientists from Gujarat and other states. Students from ASEAN and Gulf countries also participated in the event. The event was … Read more
GUJARAT Govt panel moots changes in land laws for industry A high-power committee headed by chief secretary of Gujarat J N Singhhas proposed a series of changes in land laws that industry and the real estate sector had been demanding for a long time. These include giving permission to hold land even if an industry has not built any unit … Read more
GUJARAT Israeli firms pitch technology to Gujarat companies Companies in Israel and Gujarat are likely to form business-to-business (B2B) collaborations to develop a sound technological platform for various sectors. The focus was on technology collaboration in sectors such as medical and assistive devices, fire fighting technology for industrial units, port security and security training, smart … Read more
GUJARAT 15% increase in potato production expected Farmers and traders are expecting a bumper potato crop. Though the acreage sown increased by 17%, output is expected to rise by 15% from last year. In Gujarat in 2017, potato production was 17.10 lakh metric tonnes (MT), making up nine per cent of the country’s output. If market … Read more
GUJARAT Creating a launchpad for new ideas Amid the boom and bust of the global startup scenario, the International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology (iCreate) — a pet project of PM Narendra Modi — aims to create an ecosystem for budding entrepreneurs with help ranging from grooming to funding. Modi along with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu will visit iCreate on … Read more
GUJARAT South Korea and GCCI Sign MoU for Business Cooperation An official delegation from South Korea and the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) signed a MoU for co-operation between industries in Gujarat and the East Asian country, with a focus on automobile, defense and textiles sectors. The main objective of the MoU is to … Read more