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GUJARAT 83% Gujaratis don’t give two hoots to traffic rules New Delhi is often labelled as the crime capital given the poor law and order situation there. But when it comes to following traffic rules, 95% commuters in the national capital are obedient. In stark contrast, Gujarat, often touted as one of the safest states, 83% of people brazenly … Read more
GUJARAT U’khand govt to look at gujarat for ‘inspiration’ on reviving rivers Days after the uttarakhand government had announced its ambitious plans of cleaning the rispana river in a single day, the authorities said that it is turning towards gujarat for inspiration to rejuvenate its seasonal rivers and lakes as major tourist spots. … Read more
GUJARAT Gujarat government made essential suggestions in Pre- Budget meeting at Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Nitinbhai Patel attended the pre- budget meeting called up by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitely at Delhi wherein he gave some important suggestions. While addressing this meeting Patel said that , Gujarat Government has done exceptionally well in solar sector and the state government … Read more
GUJARAT Short of physicians, Gujarat to let schoolkids act as docs Gujarat, which has been witnessing a shortage of specialist doctors, especially in rural areas, has come up with a unique concept — ‘Bal doctors (kid doctors)’ will now look after children’s wellness under the state’s school health programme. Health department officials said a … Read more
GUJARAT Vadodara collector bags national award from ECI for SVEEP Vadodara district collector and district election officer (DEO) P Bharathi has been selected by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the national awards 2017 for best electoral practices. Bharathi will be felicitated for best electoral practices in the category of Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral … Read more
GUJARAT Gujarat seeks more water from dam as Narmada dries up Amid severe water crisis that could badly hit industrial production in Dahej and affect Narmada river’s ecology, the state government has requested the Centre to increase the discharge in the downstream of Sardar Sarovar dam from the present 600 cusecs to 1,500 cusecs. The Narmada river passing by Bharuch has dried … Read more
GUJARAT Textile traders hail Gujarat govt’s decision exempting fabric from e-way bill Traders in the country’s largest man-made fabric (MMF) wholesale market Surat on Monday welcomed the decision by the Commissioner of State Tax, Gujarat, for exempting all types of fabrics from generating e-way bill for the intra-city and intra-state movement. The state government has issued a notification … Read more
GUJARAT In 2017, Gujarat got investment proposals worth Rs 75,000 crore Gujarat continues to be a preferred destination for industrial projects, receiving 387 intentions, for investments worth Rs 75,398 crore in 2017 (as of November). Gujarat ranked second in attracting investment proposals and the state accounted for 19.98% of the Rs 3,77,362 crore investment proposed across India … Read more
GUJARAT Narendra Modi to host third world leader in Gujarat in 3 years The Israeli PM will be the third international leader to be hosted in Ahmedabad in a span of over three years ever since Modi became PM in May 2014. Modi hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping on his birthday on September 17, 2014, followed … Read more
GUJARAT Gujarat heading for summer water crisis With the monsoon six months away and summer yet to arrive, the state government has already announced that it will provide farmers irrigation for summer crops after March 15, as water will be reserved for drinking only. The state government anticipates a major water crisis from March itself and the concerned authorities have been told to prepare … Read more