PM Modi’s Gujarat visit to mark major push for rail, roads and urban infra
Vadodara, Sep 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that his visit to Gujarat and Maharashtra on September 8 would include the launch of development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore, with the completion of key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) set to strengthen freight movement and the logistics […]
BRICS Youth Summit: Dy CM highlights Gujarat’s rise from ‘charkha’ to space tech
Gandhinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) The BRICS Youth Summit and BRICS Youth Council began in Gandhinagar on Wednesday, with Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi calling young people not just the future of their countries but their “strong present” and greatest strength. Sanghavi, who was the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony, welcomed youth delegates from […]
Gujarat: Botad gets Vande Bharat connectivity as train begins running via Gandhigram route
Botad (Gujarat), Aug 17 (IANS) Gujarat’s Botad district on Monday gained direct Vande Bharat connectivity with the Sabarmati-Veraval service beginning operations through the Gandhigram-Botad route, following a change approved by the Railway Board. The revised route came into effect on August 17, bringing the semi-high-speed service to the town and improving rail connectivity for passengers […]
I-Day celebrations highlight civic responsibility across Gujarat cities
Ahmedabad, Aug 15 (IANS) Gujarat’s three major municipal corporations marked the 80th Independence Day on Saturday with flag-hoisting ceremonies in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Rajkot, combining tributes to freedom fighters with announcements on infrastructure, cleanliness, public services and future urban development. In Gandhinagar, Mayor Mira Patel hoisted the National Flag at the civic body’s Sector 17 […]
Gujarat: Ahmedabad gets new Geetamandir bus terminal
Ahmedabad, Aug 12 (IANS) Ahmedabad’s Geetamandir bus terminal has added a new North Block, with the inauguration of an ‘Iconic Busport’ equipped with 39 boarding and alighting platforms and dedicated passenger facilities. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi inaugurated the Geetamandir Bus Terminal-2 (North Block) in Ahmedabad on Wednesday and flagged off newly built buses. Minister […]
Flood alerts, dam releases and evacuations mark Gujarat’s battle with heavy rain
Gandhinagar, Aug 1 (IANS) Gujarat authorities intensified flood preparedness and rescue efforts on Saturday as heavy rainfall continued across several districts, prompting evacuations, road closures, dam water releases and the deployment of disaster response teams. Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue) Jayanti Ravi visited the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) in Gandhinagar. He chaired a review meeting […]
Centre’s PM-KUSUM scheme ushers in new dawn for farmers in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, July 19 (IANS) Farmers in the remote and tribal areas of Gujarat are no longer solely dependent on the Monsoon for farming. Solar-powered pumps have come to their rescue for mitigating water woes. This has been made possible by the Central government’s ‘PM-KUSUM’ scheme. Under the PM-KUSUM Scheme, the central government provides a subsidy […]
NITI Aayog ranks Gujarat, Maha, TN, Goa, Odisha as top performers
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Goa and Odisha have emerged as the most investor‑friendly states as per the “Investment Friendliness Index (IFI)” released by NITI Aayog on Friday. The IFI was announced in the 2025‑26 Union Budget to strengthen competitive and cooperative federalism by promoting reforms and fostering a conducive investment […]
PM Modi to launch Gujarat’s new chip facility as India accelerates semiconductor manufacturing push
Ahmedabad, July 3 (IANS) India’s semiconductor manufacturing push is set to take another step forward with the launch of commercial chip production at CG Semi’s Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, on July 4. The project, approved by the Union Cabinet in February 2024 under the India Semiconductor Mission, has been […]
Gujarat Police review monsoon preparedness, deploy 1,036 SDRF personnel across vulnerable areas
Gandhinagar, July 1 (IANS) With the monsoon advancing across Gujarat, the state police have intensified disaster preparedness measures by deploying 1,036 personnel from 11 companies of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) at vulnerable locations and directing all police units to strengthen emergency response systems ahead of heavy rainfall. The measures were reviewed during a […]
