Gujarat to mark World Meditation Day with state-level programme, yoga board convocation

Gandhinagar, Dec 19 (IANS) A state-level celebration of World Meditation Day, along with the convocation ceremony of yoga coaches and trainers of the Gujarat State Yoga Board, will be held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, on December 21. The event, scheduled to begin at 2.30 p.m., will witness […]
Gujarat: Draft electoral roll published after 45-day SIR drive; voter count stands at 4.34 crore

Ahmedabad, Dec 19 (IANS) After an intensive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise spanning nearly one and a half months, the draft electoral roll for Gujarat has been published, marking a significant milestone in the state’s electoral preparedness. The large-scale revision drive, conducted as per the directions of the Election Commission of India (ECI), has resulted […]
Gujarat to publish draft electoral roll on Dec 19: Official

Gandhinagar, Dec 18 (IANS) The process of preparing the draft electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025 in Gujarat has entered its final stage, with the updated draft scheduled to be published on December 19, the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Gujarat, said. The Special Intensive Revision exercise was conducted across […]
Gujarat leads in timely claim settlement under Ayushman Bharat scheme

Gandhinagar, Dec 18 (IANS) Gujarat has emerged as the top-performing state in the country in terms of claim payments to beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Mukhyamantri Amrutum (AB PMJAY–MA), reinforcing its position as a leader in public healthcare delivery. The state government said the achievement reflects its focus on ensuring timely, […]
Squash: Vedant Patel starts campaign in fine style as Western India Slam kicks off

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Vedant Patel of Gujarat, one of India’s top squash players, began his campaign in the 80th Western India Squash Tournament in fine style, beating Ishaan Kohli in straight games on the opening day at the historic Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai on Wednesday. Born in Ahmedabad, Patel, ranked seventh […]
Gujarat govt to procure tur at MSP of Rs 8,000 per quintal; registration opens till Dec 22

Ahmedabad, Dec 17 (IANS) The Gujarat cabinet, on Wednesday, held detailed deliberations on the procurement of tur (pigeon pea) at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani announced that the government will purchase tur at a support price of Rs 8,000 per quintal, in line with the Centre’s MSP policy. The procurement process […]
Nagesh Trophy National T20: Uttarakhand stun holders Andhra; Gujarat, Goa win on Day 1

Vijayawada, Dec 15 (IANS) Uttarakhand outplayed defending champions Andhra Pradesh by 47 runs, while Gujarat and Goa won in the Nagesh Trophy Men’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 (8th Edition – Phase II), currently being held in different venues across the country. Besides, Cricket Association of Blind (CAB) Delhi, Jharkhand, Goa, and […]
Gujarat launches governance performance index to deepen citizen-centric governance

Gandhinagar, Dec 15 (IANS) The Gujarat government has taken a significant step to strengthen citizen-centric governance by operationalising the Governance Performance Index (GPI) through the Chief Minister’s Dashboard. Aimed at enhancing ease of living and ensuring effective implementation of public welfare schemes, the GPI serves as a comprehensive framework to evaluate and monitor the performance […]
Gujarat: Three years of CM Patel’s governance, healthcare reaches the last mile

Gandhinagar, Dec 15 (IANS) As Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel completes three years in office, Gujarat’s public health delivery—especially for children—has emerged as a defining pillar of his governance. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of the state health department, healthcare schemes have expanded their reach to the most remote […]
Gujarat CM pushes new vision, regional conferences for inclusive growth

Ahmedabad, Dec 12 (IANS) Building on the global success of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, launched in 2003 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is now steering Gujarat toward a more granular model of growth. His new initiative, the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences (VGRC), aims to spotlight the unique strengths and […]