May 2021

GUJARAT Give e-access to media, Gujarat high court urged   A petition in the Gujarat high court has requested the court to provide access to proceedings to media persons by sending them video conferencing links. Court proceedings have moved to the virtual platform due to the Covid-19 pandemic.   press can report on the exchanges that take place during proceedings … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat: Sabarmati Riverfront project’s Phase-II looks east   Along with the development of the western bank of Sabarmati Riverfront, that of the eastern bank and an extension on both the sides are soon to be executed as part of the second phase of the riverfront development project. The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited announced … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat: Panel for Class X mass promotion move   Gujarat government has decided to form a committee to look into the challenges and issues arising from mass promotion to Class X students and find solutions. “The decision to cancel board exams will pose a challenge to the education department for enrolling students who plan … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat: Rs 1,085 crore loss to agriculture, horticulture   According to the preliminary assessments of the Gujarat government, Tauktae has caused a loss of over Rs 1,085 crore to horticulture and agriculture in the state. The bulk of the damage to agriculture and horticulture has occurred in four districts of Saurashtra — Gir-Somnath, Junagadh, Amreli, and Bhavnagar. However, other … Read more

GUJARAT PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 1,000 crore aid for Tauktae-ravaged Gujarat   Assuring all support from the central government to rebuild all infrastructure that suffered severe damage by cyclone Tauktae, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced financial assistance of Rs 1,000 crore for immediate relief activities in Gujarat.   The PM surveyed the Union territory of Diu, … Read more

GUJARAT Amul Dairy sets up oxygen plant in Anand   The Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers Union Limited popularly known as Amul Dairy will set up oxygen plants in Nadiad and Balasinor districts in addition to Anand. The dairy co-operative has set up an oxygen plant at Shree Krishna Hospital (SKH) at Karamsad in Anand. The plant with a capacity of producing 20,000 … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat: Rs 7,400 crore investment proposals in April   Although the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc with the lives of thousands of citizens, there is good news on the economic front for the state government. The Gujarat government cleared investment proposals worth over Rs 7,400 crore in April, and allocated a sizable 642 … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat: Financial aid brings solace to Covid orphans   Taking a leaf from Madhya Pradesh, the Gujarat government recently announced a monthly assistance of Rs 4,000 for children who have been orphaned in Covid-19 pandemic. The financial assistance will continue till the child is 18 years old. INTERNATIONAL SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launched 60 Starlink Satellites … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat: Survey begins to assess the impact of Cyclone Tauktae in devastated areas   The Gujarat government initiated a comprehensive survey to assess the impact of cyclone Tauktae and subsequent loss to life and property, including damage to crops, in the affected districts.   A comprehensive survey to assess the cyclone’s impact and subsequent loss to life and property has … Read more

GUJARAT Cyclone Tauktae threat: Gujarat industries, ports shore up precautions   More than 100 vessels left the main ports of Gujarat, sailing into the high seas, ahead of the looming Tauktae threat. Fourteen ports were asked to stop their operations by the Gujarat Maritime Board as it was reported that Tauktae was likely to make … Read more