July 2020

GUJARAT RERA disposed of 1,912 complaints The Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority has resolved 1,912 consumer complaints since the new real estate law came into force across the country three years ago. With 1,912 consumer complaints resolved as of July 2020, Gujarat ranks sixth among Indian states in RERA cases resolved. Uttar Pradesh topped the … Read more

GUJARAT Earthquake of 4.8 magnitude hits Rajkot A medium intensity earthquake of 4.8 magnitude hit rural areas near Rajkot city in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region The epicentre of the earthquake was 20km south- southwest of Rajkot city, close to Shapar and Tranba villages. There are no damages due to the quake.     International PM Modi … Read more

GUJARAT HSBC to set up IFSC Banking Unit at GIFT City The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) has got in-principle approval from the GIFT SEZ Authority to set up an IFSC Banking Unit at GIFT City. GIFT IFSC is setup as a hub to bring offshore financial transactions onshore Gandhinagar-based GIFT City is India’s … Read more

GUJARAT Wind power generation sees a sharp jump in Gujarat Strong winds accompanying heavy rains in many parts of Gujarat have resulted in a sharp jump in wind power generation across the state. The average wind power generation has more than doubled over the past couple of days. The wind power contributed almost 20% of … Read more

GUJARAT Detailed probe sought into death of 36 flapshell turtles The Gujarat Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) has demanded a police complaint and detailed inquiry into the death of 36 flapshell turtles in Vadorda The turtles were found dead in Kamlanagar lake two days ago and the forest department has already begun … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat Congress working president Hardik Patel named Gujarat Congress working president Mr. Patel, who had launched a massive agitation demanding quota for the Patidar community in Gujarat in 2015, is perhaps the youngest leader with State-level responsibility in the Opposition party.   International World Population Day- 11 July World Population Day is an annual … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat Solar Power Policy-2015 extended till December 2020 Chief minister Vijaybhai Rupani has decided to extend the time frame of ‘Gujarat Solar Power Policy – 2015’ up to December 31, 2020 the projects such as solar power projects, developers captive power projects, solar power projects for third-party sale, as well as MSME Units, Industries, … Read more

GUJARAT Govt to form 5-member panel for forest tribal rights The state cabinet, chaired by chief minister Vijay Rupani, decided on Wednesday to constitute a five-member commission to decide rightful beneficiaries of Rabari, Bharwad and Charan castes residing in areas of Gir, Barda, and Aalech forests. The decision will protect the constitutional rights of rightful … Read more

GUJARAT 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck in Gujarat 4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Kutch district of Gujarat at 5.11 pm on Sunday, with its epicenter about 14 km from Bhachau. Four light shocks of 1.8, 1.6, 1.7 and 2.1 intensity were felt from 1.50 am to 4.32 pm in the afternoon before that, the official said. … Read more

International   WHO experts to visit China as part of COVID-19 investigation World Health Organisation experts will lay the groundwork for a larger mission to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists believe the virus may have originated in bats, then was transmitted through another mammal such such as a civet cat or an … Read more