Wednesday, July 02, 2025

Gujarat

Gujarat holds high-level convergence meeting on antimicrobial resistance

GANDHINAGAR: In a step towards combating the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the second meeting of the State Convergence Committee on AMR was held in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar Joshi on Wednesday.

Gujarat receives heavy rainfall across 89 talukas, 21 reservoirs on overflow alert

GANDHINAGAR: The Monsoon activity intensified across Gujarat over the last 24 hours, with rainfall reported in 89 talukas in 32 districts, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) in Gandhinagar.

HM Shah to launch key development projects across Gujarat today

NEW DELHI: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is on a visit to Gujarat, where he is participating in a series of programmes focussed on development, education, and cooperative growth. On the second day of his visit, HM Shah is scheduled to attend multiple events across Godhra and Ahmedabad, launching key development projects on Saturday.

Major setback for AAP in Gujarat, MLA Umesh Makwana resigns from all posts; alleges bias against OBCs

AHMEDABAD: Botad MLA Umesh Makwana has announced his resignation from all positions within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Gujarat, accusing the party of discrimination against members of the OBCs. However, he clarified that he is not resigning from his MLA seat.

Gujarat launches statewide Td, DPT vaccination drive covering over 24 lakh children

MEHSANA: Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel on Thursday launched a state-level Td (Tetanus and Diphtheria) and DPT (Triple Antigen) immunisation campaign from Unjha in Mehsana district.

Gujarat High Court receives bomb threat

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court received a bomb threat via email early on Tuesday morning. A bomb squad and a police team launched a full-scale search operation in and around the High Court complex. While no suspicious object was found, the building remains under heightened security.

PM Modi’s Gujarat model inspires water revival mission in MP: CM Mohan Yadav

NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discussed the state’s ongoing water conservation initiatives, which have drawn inspiration from Gujarat’s successful model.

Assembly bypolls result: AAP wins Gujarat's Visavadar, defeats BJP

JUNAGADH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Gopal Italia secured a victory in the Visavadar Assembly by-election in Gujarat, defeating Bharatiya Janata Party’s Kirit Patel by a margin of over 17,000 votes.

Heavy downpour across Gujarat, IMD warns of more rain ahead

AHMEDABAD: The monsoon continued its aggressive spell across Gujarat with 159 talukas having received light to heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours, submerging several regions.

CBI extradites Rs 3.66 crore Gujarat fraud accused Upavan Pavan Jain from UAE

AHMEDABAD: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), with assistance from INTERPOL and law enforcement authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has successfully secured the return of Upavan Pavan Jain, a key accused in a multi-crore cheating and forgery case registered in Gujarat.

Gujarat monsoon: Over 1,000 evacuated, Vapi records heaviest rainfall

AHMEDABAD: With the Southwest monsoon making a strong onset over Gujarat, heavy rains battered several parts of the state in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday.

Seven dead, over 100 rescued in three days as rains pound Gujarat

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat’s early monsoon showers have turned catastrophic as incessant rainfall triggered flash floods, building collapses, large-scale evacuations, and loss of life across multiple districts. The state saw heavy rainfall on June 16, 17 and 18, which claimed the lives of seven members of a family in Botad, and over 100 people have been rescued from various flood-affected areas.

Voting for Assembly bypolls underway on five seats in Bengal, Kerala, Punjab and Gujarat today

NEW DELHI: As the first electoral contest post Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, voting for the by-elections to five Assembly seats across Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Kerala began amid tight security arrangements on Thursday.

Minister reviews emergency protocols as heavy rains lash Saurashtra, South Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR: In light of the heavy rainfall across parts of Gujarat, particularly in Saurashtra and South Gujarat, Water Resources Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya visited the Flood Control Cell at the State Water Data Centre in Sector-8, Gandhinagar. The visit was aimed at assessing preparedness for the ongoing monsoon and issue directives to prevent rain-related damage.

Gujarat govt brings ordinance to align state GST law with Centre’s 2025 amendments

GANDHINAGAR: The Bhupendra Patel-led government has issued the Gujarat Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, introducing significant changes to the Gujarat GST Act, 2017.

Ahmedabad plane crash: Gujarat govt intensifies relief, insurance, identification efforts

AHMEDABAD: In the wake of the tragic Air India AI-171 crash, which claimed 270 lives near Ahmedabad, the Gujarat government has swiftly ramped up rescue, relief, and administrative support measures to assist grieving families and ensure a streamlined response to the crisis.

BJP cancels political events in Rajasthan after Gujarat plane crash

JAIPUR: In the wake of the tragic plane crash in Gujarat on Thursday, the Rajasthan unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has cancelled all political programmes until further notice.

Ahmedabad crash: Civil Aviation Minister expresses shock, leaves for Gujarat

NEW DELHI: A London-bound Air India flight carrying over 200 passengers crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, triggering a massive emergency response. The incident occurred near the Meghaninagar area of the city.

Over 200 new Covid-19 cases reported in Gujarat in single day

AHMEDABAD: As Covid-19 cases continue to rise across India, the number of active infections has now crossed 6,815 nationwide.

Gujarat records 235 new Covid cases, health officials advise precautions

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat has recorded over 1,100 active cases of Covid-19, with 235 reported in the last 24 hours, said officials here on Tuesday, adding that there is no need to panic as long as precautions are being taken.

Gujarat HC on high alert after receiving bomb threat; probe launched

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court was placed under high alert on Monday following an anonymous bomb threat received via email, warning of an attempt to blow up the premises.

Child trafficking: 19 rescued from illegal confinement in Gujarat's Rajkot

RAJKOT: At least 19 children, allegedly held captive and forced to work in imitation jewellery production, were rescued from Gujarat's Rajkot.

Gujarat reports 167 new Covid-19 cases; country's active case tally nears 5,000

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat has reported 167 fresh cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, marking a significant rise as the virus makes a slow comeback across India.

Suspected adulterated ghee stock seized in Gujarat's Surendranagar

SURENDRANAGAR: The Supply Department and the Food Safety Department in Gujarat jointly raided the premises of an industry on Than-Chotila Road in Surendranagar, seizing a suspected adulterated consignment of ghee and butter valued at Rs 13.16 lakh.

Covid-19 cases in Gujarat cross 460 mark: Ahmedabad sees fourfold rise in a week

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat recorded 64 Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections to 461.

Adani Sportsline Academy trainees shine at Gujarat State Sub-jr Basketball C'ship 2025

AHMEDABAD: Young basketball talents from the Adani Sportsline Academy delivered standout performances at the recently concluded Gujarat State Sub-Junior Basketball Championship held in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The tournament saw participation from six district teams each in the boys’ and girls’ categories, with Adani Sportsline trainees playing a pivotal role in Ahmedabad’s strong performance.

BJP, Congress and AAP to witness triangular contest for bypolls in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD: The by-elections to the two high-stakes Assembly seats in Gujarat will witness a triangular contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Interestingly, the grand old party which is a constituent of the INDIA bloc and a partner of the AAP in the alliance, has decided to contest the elections solo.

Gujarat: Congress names candidate for Visavadar assembly by-poll

GANDHINAGAR: Congress party on Monday declared Nitin Ranpariya as its candidate for Visavadar by-election in Gujarat, setting the stage for three-cornered contest in both constituencies of the state heading to by-elections, this month.

Demolition drive launched in Gujarat's Jamnagar

JAMNAGAR: The Jamnagar Municipal Corporation (JMC) has launched a large-scale demolition drive to widen the road near Swaminarayan Nagar, officials said.

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans missing a quality Indian middle-order batter, says Moody

NEW DELHI: Former Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Tom Moody reckons Gujarat Titans’ (GT) needs a quality Indian middle-order batter to fill a void in their side which came to the fore after suffering a 20-run defeat to Mumbai Indians’ (MI) in the IPL 2025 Eliminator.

Gujarat to hold Gram Panchayat elections on June 22

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat State Election Commission has announced that elections for 8,326 Gram Panchayats across the state will be held on June 22, marking a major milestone in local self-governance.

IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for Gujarat till May 29

GANDHINAGAR: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert in multiple districts across Gujarat till Thursday.

PM Modi to launch Gujarat's urban development plan today in Gandhinagar

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Urban Development Year 2025 in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar on Tuesday, marking 20 years of the state’s structured and sustainable urban transformation.

PM Modi talks tough on terror on his first roadshow in Gujarat post Op-Sindoor

BHUJ: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that India maintains a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, which Operation Sindoor has reinforced, and anyone who dares to spill Indian blood will face consequences. He also assured the nation that no one who threatens India will be spared.

PM Modi to visit Gujarat today to inaugurate projects worth Rs 82,000 crore

AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin his two-day visit to his home state, Gujarat, on Monday where he will inaugurate several development projects worth Rs 82,000 crore.

Gujarat man arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan

KUTCH: In a significant development amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, a man from Gujarat has been arrested for sharing sensitive information related to the Indian Navy and the Border Security Force (BSF) with a Pakistani agent, Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officials confirmed on Saturday.

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans’ aim to maintain top two finish chances against Delhi Capitals

NEW DELHI: As IPL 2025 resumes after an unexpected break, 2022 champions Gujarat Titans’ (GT) restart their aim of maintaining themselves for a top two finish when they take on Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday evening.

HM Shah to inaugurate key development projects in Gujarat during two-day visit

GANDHINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will begin his two-day visit to Gujarat on Saturday, during which he is scheduled to inaugurate a host of developmental projects across Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, and Mehsana districts.

Gujarat govt expands Ahmedabad City police jurisdiction to boost policing

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat government has expanded the jurisdiction of the Ahmedabad City Police Commissionerate, incorporating large parts of Ahmedabad Rural and Gandhinagar districts, officials said.

Mendis to replace Buttler in Gujarat Titans’ for IPL 2025 playoffs: Reports

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis is set to replace Jos Buttler in the Gujarat Titans’ (GT) squad when the IPL 2025 playoffs happen. This will be the first time that Mendis will be a part of the IPL.

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IPL 2022: Royal Challengers win toss, elect to bat against Gujarat Titans

MUMBAI: Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bat first against Gujarat Titans in Match 43 of IPL 2022 at the Brabourne Stadium here on Saturday.

IPL Turning Point: Rashid, Tewatia pull off heist for Gujarat Titans in a last-ball thriller

MUMBAI: Time and again, players in various sports across the world have shown what they can achieve with their self-belief, fighting spirit and it was no different when the dynamic duo of Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan believed in their abilities and held nerves to pull off a last-ball heist for Gujarat Titans in an IPL 2022 match.

IPL 2022: Rashid, Tewatia overcome Umran's fifer as Gujarat beat Hyderabad by 5 wickets (Ld)

MUMBAI: Sensational batting by Rahul Tewatia (40 not out off 21) and Rashid Khan (31 not out off 11) in the slog overs overcame pacer Umran Malik's maiden fifer (5/25) as Gujarat Titans beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets in a thrilling IPL 2022 match at the Wankhede Stadium, here on Wednesday.

Assam court reserves order on bail plea of Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani

GUWAHATI: A court in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Sunday reserved its order on the bail petition of Independent Gujarat MLA and Dalit activist Jignesh Mevani, and sent him to one day judicial custody.

IPL 2022: Hardik Pandya returns as Gujarat win toss, elect to bat first against KKR

NAVI MUMBAI: Hardik Pandya has returned as captain of Gujarat Titans and after winning the toss, he elected to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders in match 35 of IPL 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday. It is the first time that a skipper has elected to bat first in IPL 2022 after 34 matches.

Punjab Dairy development minister visits Amul plants in Gujarat

ANAND SHAHR (GUJARAT): With a view to giving a fillip to dairy farming in the state, Punjab Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Friday visited Amul plants in Anand Shahar and Gandhinagar. The Minister also held significant discussions with the experts and sought cooperation from Amul to further quality improvement of dairy products.

Begin the change from Gujarat, Telangana leaders dare Amit Shah

HYDERABAD: Telangana is considered as mini-India because of its true cosmopolitan nature and the language sentiments here not being asstrong as in Tamil Nadu or Karnataka, but Union Home Ministers Amit Shahs recent statement that Hindi should be the alternative to English for communication among Indians has drawn the ire of all.

PM to unveil 108 feet statue of Lord Hanuman in Gujarat's Morbi

NEW DELHI: On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually unveil a 108 feet statue of Lord Hanuman in Morbi, Gujarat on Saturday.

Officials of Gujarat NGO who paid obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib honored by SGPC

AMRITSAR: Officials of Yuva Unstoppable, a Gujarat-based NGO, who paid obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib, were felicitated by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) officials.

IPL 2022: Responsibility of leading Gujarat will make Hardik better cricketer and person, says Harbhajan

MUMBAI: Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh feels that the responsibility of captaincy will only make Gujarat Titans' skipper Hardik Pandya a bettercricketer and person.

Ranveer reveals what he loves about Gujarat, playing Gujarati boy in 'Jayeshbhai Jordaar'

MUMBAI: Actor Ranveer Singh, who is playing a Gujarati once again on the big screen after essaying Gujarati romeo in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Goliyon ki Raasleela - Ram Leela', is thrilled about the prospect of getting 'the same amount of love from Gujaratis across the world, all over again' with his performance in the upcoming film 'Jayeshbhai Jordaar'.

Prashant Kishor's team in Gujarat to assess situation for Cong

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Gujarat polls, political strategist Prashant Kishor's team has landed in Gujarat to assess the situation for the Congress in the state, sources said. However, there is no clarity on Kishor joining the grand old party.

BJP, Cong spar over Nehru's mention in Gujarat assembly

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat assembly on the last day of the budget session on Thursday, saw the ruling party and the opposition almost coming to blows on the issue of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru being mentioned during the discussion on the proposed Kalpasar project.

Gujarat elections force BJP to stop river-linking project: Jairam

NEW DELHI: Former Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday alleged that the government has put on hold the river-linking project in Gujarat due to the opposition from the tribal population and the upcoming state polls.

Gujarat NSUI burns effigy of BJP govt in front of Assembly building

GANDHINAGAR: The National Students Union of India (NSUI) on Monday burnt an effigy of the BJP government in Gujarat in front of the state Assembly building, opposing the repeated exam paper leaks in the state.

PM Modi's 2-day Gujarat visit begins on Friday

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Gujarat begins on Friday, during which he is scheduled to address the 'Gujarat Panchayat Mahasammelan'.

Gujarat model is of two sellers and two buyers: Baghel

ROBERTAGANJ: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday said that the people have to take a lead and find a solution to their problems as the state government has failed.

Steady 70 sees Karandeep Kochhar through in final round of Gujarat Open Golf

AHMEDABAD: Karandeep Kochhar carrying forward his rich vein of form from last season, lifted the title on a dramatic final day at the Gujarat Open Golf Championship 2022 presented by Gujarat Tourism held at the Kalhaar Blues & Greens Golf Club in Ahmedabad.

SC accepts settlement between Adani Power, Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam in Rs 11K crore PPA dispute

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday accepted the compromise reached between Adani Power (Mundra) Ltd. and Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL), over the supply of electricity.

Gujarati family that froze to death on Canada-US border identified

TORONTO: The four members of a Gujarati family, who froze to death in minus 35 degrees temperatures on January 19 near the Canadian town of Emerson while trying to cross illegally into the US, have been officially identified after autopsies.

Gujarati family that froze to death on Canada-US border identified

TORONTO: The four members of a Gujarati family, who froze to death in minus 35 degrees temperatures on January 19 near the Canadian town of Emerson while trying to cross illegally into the US, have been officially identified after autopsies.

Canadian authorities yet to confirm names of Gujarati family that froze to death

TORONTO: Although some media outlets have identified the four members of a Gujarati family who froze to death on January 19 near the Canada-US border as residents of Dingucha village near Gandhinagar, authorities in Ottawa have refused to confirm their names.

NGT asks joint panel to assess illegal shrimp farms in Gujarat's floodplains

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has directed a Joint Committee to look into a plea against illegal shrimp farms in violation of Coastal Zone Regulation Notification and norms for the protection of flood plain area of the Kim and Sena rivers in Surat and Bharuch districts of Gujarat.

SGPC takes strict notice of Sahibzada's role played by children in a school in Gujarat

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) has taken a strong notice of a video posted on social media, children playing the role of the tenth Guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh's Sahibzadas during a program organized by a school in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Govt cancels Vibrant Gujarat Summit due to Covid

GANDHINAGAR: Following huge surge in Covid-19 cases in the state, the Gujarat government on Thursday decided to cancel the biennial Investment event, the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) which was to be held in Gandhinagar from January 10 to 12.

Gujarat to have 100% piped water connections by Oct 2022'

NEW DELHI: With around 90 per cent of rural households across the state having access to piped drinking water supply, Gujarat is now aiming to achieve 100 per cent saturation by October 2022 under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).

Daily Covid cases cross 200-mark in Gujarat, active caseload over 1,000

GANDHINAGAR:The single-day Covid caseload in Gujarat crossed the 200-mark to touch 204 on Monday, against 65 recoveries, taking the state's active Covid caseload to 1,086.

Gujarat govt signs MoU with Taj group for hotel near Statue of Unity

GANDHINAGAR: In another round of signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) in Gandhinagar, the state government inked a pact on Monday with the Taj group of hotels for the construction of a hotel at the Statue of Unity fame Kevadiya.

9 new Omicron cases takes Gujarat's tally to 23

GANDHINAGAR:Gujarat on Wednesday reported nine new Omicron cases, taking the state's tally for the new variant to 23.Out of the 9 new cases, Ahmedabad reported five, while two cases each were reported from the districts of Mehsana and Anand.

77 kg of heroin worth Rs 400 cr seized from Pakistani boat off Gujarat coast

GANDHINAGAR:In a joint operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Gujarat-Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) have seized 77 kg of heroin worth around Rs 400 crore from a Pakistani fishing boat off the Gujarat coast, officials said on Monday.

Gujarat HC notice to Gujarat, Centre over PIL on marital rape

GANDHINAGAR:The Gujarat High Court has issued notices to the state and Centre in response to a PIL challenging the constitutional validity of marital rape.

Gujarat, UP, Kerala and Bihar win in National Hockey

PUNE: Hockey Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Kerala Hockey, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Hockey Bihar and , Hockey Maharashtra were among the winners on day four of the 11th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship Pimpri Chinchwad 2021 in Pune today.

Gujarat ATS seizes 120 kg heroin, 3 arrested

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has seized 120 kg of heroin valued at around Rs 600 crore from Zinzuda village in Morbi district and arrested three persons in connection, police said on Monday.

Gujarat POCSO court awards life term to man for raping minor in 29 days

GANDINAGAR: A POCSO Court has sentenced a 39-year-old man to life imprisonment till death for raping a four-year-old girl in Surat in just 29 days.

Man held for sexually abusing 3 infants in Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR: A man has been arrested for sexually abusing three infants and killing one of them, the police said on Monday.

1,620 people externed in the last two years in Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR: A few weeks after the Gujarat High Court lambasted the use of externment orders as an atrocity on the people, the Gujarat Assembly was provided data on the total externment cases in the state. The government declared that there were 16,20 such cases in the last two years in Gujarat.

2-day session of Gujarat Assembly begins today

GANDHINAGAR:With an entirely new treasury bench of the House to face the opposition, the two-day Monsoon Session of the Gujarat Assembly will begin on Monday. This will be the first session of the Assembly after the swearing-in of the Bhupendra Patel government and is likely to be stormy.

Modi's pet project Sabarmati Riverfront not a flowing river: Gujarat HC task force

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat High Court appointed Joint Task Force (JTF) has submitted that the waterbody in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet project Sabarmati Riverfront is a stagnant water body, which has been polluted by illegal dumping of industrial effluents through Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) waters.

Increased rainfall activity over Rajasthan, Gujarat from Saturday

NEW DELHI:There will be an increase in rainfall activity over east Rajasthan and Gujarat and a fresh spell of heavy rainfall is likely over east India from Saturday, while the intense spell of rainfall over Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand will see a reduction from Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.

Gujarat: Swearing-in of new Cabinet at 1.30 pm on Thursday

GANDHINAGAR:According to a tweet by the Gujarat CMO on Wednesday, the swearing-in ceremony of the new Gujarat Cabinet under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will be held at 1.30 pm on Thursday at the Raj Bhavan.

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Gujarat CM inaugurates Fenton wastewater treatment plant in Ahmedabad

GANDHINAGAR:Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Friday virtually inaugurated the country's first Fenton wastewater treatment plant at the Vatva GIDC in Ahmedabad.

Two cases of Delta Plus Covid variant found in Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR: Two patients, infected with cpronavirus' Delta Plus variant - listed as 'a variant of concern', have been detected in Gujarat, as per data disclosed by the Union Health Ministry.

Gujarat continues to witness heavy rains, Anjar worst hit

GANDHINAGAR: Most parts of Gujarat continued to witness heavy rains on Saturday, affecting normal life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall in all the 33 districts of Gujarat on Sunday and Monday.

Gujarat registers first case of 'Love Jihad', 1 held

GANDHINAGAR: Within just three days of coming into effect in Gujarat, the state registered its first case of violation of the 'Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act 2021' in Vadodara on Thursday, officials said on Friday.

Kisan Sahay scheme gets green signal in Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Thursday approved the Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana for 2021, which is claimed to be beneficial for around 53 lakh farmers in the state.

3 of family commit suicide after man dies of Covid in Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR: In a shocking incident, three members of a family committed suicide in the wee hours of Friday after cremating the head of the family who succumbed to Covid-19 in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka district.

30% polling in Gujarat's Morva-Hadaf by-polls till 2 p.m.

GANDHINAGAR: As voting continues in the Morva-Hadaf Assembly constituency by-polls in Panchmahals district, around a 30 per cent voter turnout was reported till 2 p.m. The by-poll is witnessing a three-way fight between the BJP, the Congress and an Independent for the seat reserved for the Scheduled Tribes (ST).

Gujarat postpones class 10, 12 exams, gives mass promotion to rest

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat government on Thursday decided to postpone the Board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 and also announced mass promotion for all the rest of the classes in view of the Covid resurgence.

Gujarat CM to meet religious leaders on Covid situation

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani on Wednesday evening, will hold a virtual meeting with various religious leaders of the state on the prevailing situation of Corona infection in the state. The CM will hold discussions with them and request cooperation from every community in the fight against the virus.

Gujarat sees over 4K new Covid cases, 35 deaths

GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat on Thursday saw its daily Covid tally cross the 4,000 mark, to reach 4,021, taking its tally to 3,32,474, while its death toll also climbed to 4,655 with 35 more succumbing to the disease.

Gujarat records 3,280 new Covid cases, 17 deaths

GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat's coronavirus situation worsened on Tuesday, with the state seeing a spike of 3,280 new cases, taking its tally to 3,24,878, while the death toll rose to 4,598 with 17 more succumbing.

Gujarat Assembly passes 'Love Jihad' Bill

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat Assembly on Thursday passed a Bill to amend the 'Dharma Swatantrya' (Freedom of Religion) Act, 2003 which aims to combat forceful religious conversions, better known as 'Love Jihad', on the concluding day of the Budget session.

Cong MLA tears copy of 'Love Jihad' Bill in Gujarat Assembly

GANDHINAGAR: Sparks flew in the Gujarat Assembly on the concluding day of the Budget session on Thursday with Congress legislator Imran Khedawala tearing a copy of the Bill proposed to amend the 'Dharma Swatantrya' (Freedom of Religion) Act, 2003 aimed to combat forceful religious conversions, better known as 'Love Jihad', that was tabled in the House by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Police can register offence under Section 144 in Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR: With an intention to provide more space and time to the police in discharging their duties, the Gujarat government on Wednesday amended the provisions of Section 195 of the CrPC by passing the Criminal Procedure (Gujarat) Amendment Bill, 2021 on the penultimate day of the Budget session of the state Assembly amid opposition from the Congress.

Gujarat Assembly passes 8 Bills on penultimate day of Budget session

GANDHINAGAR: On the penultimate day of the Budget session on Wednesday, the Gujarat Assembly passed eight Bills, including one to amend Section 195 of the CrPC and sanctioning of eight new private universities.

Only 2 Gujarat districts allotted land to landless farmers from backward communities

GANDHINAGAR: Data tabled in the Gujarat Assembly on Tuesday showed that only two out of the 33 districts in the state -- Mahisagar and Bharuch -- have allotted land to landless farmers belonging to the backward communities, while the rest did not even hold a single meeting for the purpose.

13 Gujarat legislators test positive for Covid-19 in March

GANDHINAGAR: As the month-long Budget session nears its end in the Gujarat Assembly, a total of 13 lawmakers have so far tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 30 days.

Gujarat likely to table Bill against 'Love Jihad'

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat government in all likelihood will table a Bill to amend the 'Dharma Swatantrya' (Freedom of Religion) Act, 2003 in the ongoing Budget session of the Assembly to combat forceful religious conversions, better known as 'Love Jihad'.

Arrest of farmer leader Chaudhary Yudhvir Singh in Gujarat is a murder of democracy: Rajinder Singh Badheri

CHANDIGARH: The arrest of Chaudhry Yudhvir Singh, National General Secretary of All India Jatt Mahasabha and Spokesperson of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha in Gujarat on the occasion of 'Bharat Bandh' today was strongly denounced by Mr. Rajinder Singh Badheri, Chandigarh unit president of the Mahasabha.

Gujarat sees daily Covid cases, deaths scale new high

GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat on Wednesday saw its daily Covid tally rise to 1,790, taking its tally to 2,92,169 cases, while eight more succumbed, taking the toll to 4,466.

18 newborns died everyday in Gujarat in 2 years

GANDHINAGAR: Despite having one of the best healthcare facilities and infrastructure, the Vijay Rupani-led government has disclosed before the state assembly that more than 18 newborns died everyday within hours of their birth in Gujarat in the past two years.

Gujarat sees 1,730 more Covid cases, four deaths

GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat on Tuesday saw 1,730 new Covid cases, taking its tally to 2,90,379, while the death toll climbed to 4,458, with four more succumbing.
In March so far, the state has added 20,490 cases at a daily average of 891.

Gujarat sees 954 new Covid cases, 2 deaths

GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat on Tuesday saw 954 new Covid cases, taking its tally to 2,80,051, while the death toll climbed to 4,427, with two patients succumbing.

Six events marking 'Azadi Mahotsav' to be held in Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR: As soon as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the 'Azadi Mahotsav' commemorating 75 years of the country's independence from the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, parallel programmes will be held at six other places in Gujarat on Friday.

Gujarat sees 3 rapes of adolescents everyday, 6215 cases in 5 yrs

GANDHINAGAR: The Vibrant state of Gujarat is also vibrant as far as rapes of adolescent girls is concerned. The state has seen more than three rapes of adolescent girls everyday during the past 5 years. According to the state government figures released in the ongoing Assembly session there were 6,215 incidents of adolescent girls raped in the period from October 2015 to September 2020.

178 dowry deaths reported in Gujarat in 3 years

GANDHINAGAR: Some 178 women ended their lives due to dowry demands in a span of three years while 529 arrests have been made in cases related to dowry, the Gujarat government stated in the Assembly.

Rs 2.43L cr Gujarat debt due to BJP Hq 'Kamalam': Cong

GANDHINAGAR: On the first day of the discussion on the Budget in the Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday, the Congress attacked the Vijay Rupani-led government saying that the state's increasing debt was because of the BJP's policies, which were being directed from its party headquarters 'Kamalam'.

Rs 2.27 lakh crore annual Budget for Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel, who also holds the Finance portfolio, on Wednesday presented the state's annual budget for the financial year 2021-22 running to Rs 2,27,029 crore with an overall surplus of Rs 588 crore.

Gujarat Cong chief, Oppn leader resign accepting poll debacle

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat Congress chief Amit Chavda and the Leader of Opposition Party (LoP) Paresh Dhanani tendered resignations from their posts on Tuesday, following the party's debacle in the local body elections in Gujarat. The Congress leadership accepted their resignations. However, both will continue till the party finds their replacement.

Kin of legislators rejected by Gujarat voters in civic polls

GANDHINAGAR: From the poll results unfolding on Tuesday of the local bodies in Gujarat, it is clear that the people of the state have rejected the relatives of sitting legislators from major parties. Around ten such legislators' kin contesting these elections have been shown the door.

BJP leads in majority areas in Gujarat polls

GANDHINAGAR: As counting of the votes cast in Gujarat's local body polls was underway on Tuesday, trending figures showed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in majority of the areas.

Give AAP 5 yrs, Kejriwal appeals to people of Gujarat

 GANDHINAGAR: Delhi Chief Minister and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal, on Friday asked the people of Gujarat to give the AAP party a chance to form the local bodies in the upcoming polls on Sunday for Tehsil, district and municipality elections in Gujarat.

AAP enters Modi's stronghold in Gujarat, wins 27 seats in MC polls

CHANDIGARH: Gaining momentum and receiving an overwhelming response from the people in various states, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has now entered the stronghold of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat. The AAP had won 27 seats in the local bodies' polls held in Gujarat on Tuesday. In a statement, the Aam Aadmi Party said that Gujarat used to be a state where the BJP held the bastion and no other party stood any chance to contest with the BJP and its leaders. However, the AAP has changed that and has made its inroads in Gujarat. "By winning 27 seats, the AAP now stands second in Surat Municipal Corporation," it added.

BJP leads in municipal elections in Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR: As the counting for the local body elections in six Municipal Corporations in Gujarat progresses on Tuesday, the trending figures show that the BJP is leading in majority of the seats, but it is the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) which is giving surprising results in Surat.

Om Prakash enjoys commanding five-shot lead in Gujarat Open

AHMEDABAD: Om Prakash Chouhan of Mhow didn’t have the best of days on the golf course on Thursday but he still continued to enjoy a substantial lead for the third consecutive day at the Gujarat Open Golf Championship 2021 Presented by Gujarat Tourism being played at the Kalhaar Blues and Greens Golf Club in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat CM collapses at rally, in hospital for observation

GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani collapsed on the stage while giving an election speech in Vadodara on Sunday. He was quickly checked by a doctor and his condition is said to be fine now

Classes 6 to 8 to resume in Gujarat schools from Feb 18

GANDHINAGAR: As part of the decision to resume normal classes in schools in Gujarat, the state government on Saturday decided to restart classes 6 to 8 from next Thursday.

BJP didn't achieve in 25 yrs in Gujarat, what AAP did in Delhi in 5 yrs'

GANDHINAGAR: Claiming the Aam Aadmi Party was the best alternative for Gujarat, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday said the AAP government in Delhi has revolutionised the health care system as well as the education system in just five years and has achieved what the BJP government in Gujarat has not been able to do in its 25-year rule.

Gujarat local body polls: AAP to hold roadshows in Ahmedabad, Rajkot

GANDHINAGAR:The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will launch its campaign for the local body polls in Gujarat, which are scheduled to be held at the end of this month, by holding roadshows in Ahmedabad and Rajkot on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

Work on Indian Institute of Skills in Gujarat to begin soon

GANDHINAGAR: With the Gujarat government joining hands with the Tata group to set up Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) at Nasmed village in Gandhinagar, the industry group will shortly commence project work to be executed in the not-for-profit Public Private Partnership mode.

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