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GUJARAT Unlock 2.0: Gujarat to seek more relaxations Facing pressure from various quarters of society, the Gujarat government may seek additional relaxations during Unlock 2.0, which is expected to come into force from July 1. Two major representations that have been made to the state government — increasing the timing for keeping shops and establishments open and reducing … Read more
GUJARAT Gujarat developing CDV vaccine for lions The Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC), under the department of science and technology, is developing a CDV vaccine which is now at the trial stage. GBRC was involved in testing of blood, tissue and swab samples for diagnostics at the time. Scientists observed that the viral sequence from the infected … Read more
GUJARAT Lockdown: Rs 1.63 lakh crore loss in GSDP in Gujarat The lockdown necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic will result in a gross state domestic product (GSDP) loss of Rs 1.63 lakh crore, the Hasmukh Adhia headed committee of experts has opined in its report to the state government. The report also says that Gujarat’s … Read more
GUJARAT Gratitude gifting in the US to boost Surat’s diamond exports After a prolonged dull phase, Surat diamantaires can finally hope to see a sparkle in their polished stones. A recent research by De Beers, the world’s largest diamond mining company, has revealed that Americans would remain the top choice for gifting over other luxury … Read more
GUJARAT Gujarat: Reforms mooted in agriculture, labour, power sectors The committee set up to chart the economic revival of the state submitted its final report. It recommended several measures and reforms to spur the state’s economic growth and development in the post-Covid period. The final report has suggested a number of reforms in the … Read more
GUJARAT Contact tracing far too low in Gujarat Even as testing has been ramped up in Gujarat, its contact tests per positive case — which is contact tracing — is far too low when compared to other states. The WHO has prescribed a minimum of 10 to 30 tests of contacts per Covid-19 patient. Knowing … Read more
GUJARAT 29% rise in Asiatic lion population in Gir The Gujarat forest department said that the number of Asiatic lions in the Gir forest region has increased by 29 per cent to 674. The department carried out a `population estimation exercise’ on the night of June 5 and 6 when there was a full moon. … Read more
GUJARAT Gujarat now home to 674 lions, 29% growth in population The recently concluded ‘poonam avalokan’ or full-moon night observation which replaced Lion Census 2020 due to Covid pandemic in Gujarat has revealed a 29% rise in their population, top sources said. Sources in the know of the counting exercise said observation undertaken on June 5-6 by … Read more
GUJARAT Gujarat: 753 students to get Rs 3.38 crore aid for research The state government has decided that the 753 students pursuing research in higher education will be given an assistance of Rs 3.38 crore. The 753 students of 34 universities will be paid the first stipend amount of Rs 45,000 for three months at … Read more
GUJARAT Gujarat: Focus on agriculture, MSME, unorganized sectors A committee of experts headed by former Union finance secretary Hasmukh Adhia submitted an interim report to the Gujarat government and suggested that the focus should be on reviving agriculture and small business activity in the state after the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown. The expert advisory … Read more