Gujarat

EPFO adds 15.29 lakh new subscribers in Jan 2022

The provisional payroll data of EPFO highlights that EPFO has added 15.29 lakh net subscribers during January 2022.

Mar 21, 2022

Climate change aggravated? India Mets predict severe heat wave in March [Details]

Starting March 12, maximum temperatures have increased over central India resulting in a heat wave to severe heat wave conditions in some parts of Saurashtra-Kutch, Konkan and west Rajasthan and heat wave conditions over eest Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, east Rajasthan, and Odisha.

Mar 16, 2022

Six Pakistani nationals arrested by Border Security Force in Gujarat [details]

The BSF had previously said that Pakistani fishing boats and fishermen had entered the general vicinity of Harami Nalla on February 9.

Feb 11, 2022

Two relatives of Gujarat's first Omicron case test COVID positive; awaiting Omicron status [details]

Two primary contacts of Gujarat's first patient with Omicron variant, who is a Zimbabwe resident in Jamnagar, have tested positive and their samples have been sent for genome sequencing.

Dec 6, 2021

Uttpal Patel's contributions in development of Gujarat

Uttpal Patel says I have helped the public to see real estate as a critical resource that every man has the right to possess

Aug 30, 2021

Dragon fruit cultivated in India is now exported to UK, Bahrain

The dragon fruit, also known as Kamalam in India, is currently being shipped to the United Kingdom, and the Baharain Prime Minister applauded the praised fruit production during the "Mann Ki Baat" programme, stating that this goal has been realised.

Aug 4, 2021

Wife alleges ex-Gujarat Cong chief 'kicked' her out despite taking care of him during Covid

Responding to a legal notice issued against her by her husband and former Gujarat Congress President Bharatsinh Solanki, Reshma Patel alleged that despite taking care of her husband when he was down with Covid, she was kicked out of his house

Jul 15, 2021

Vadodara rape & suicide case: Chargesheet filed in less than 10 days, speedy conviction sought

While files of many rape and suicide cases have been piling up across India, Gujarat's Vadodara police has set an example of expediting justice by filing chargesheet and seeking a speedy conviction for the accused in a recent case.

Jun 21, 2021

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm "Tauktae" to hit Gujarat Monday evening, evacuation underway

Cyclone Tauktae on Sunday intensified into a "very severe cyclonic storm" over Eastcentral Arabian Sea, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. It is very likely to intensify further during the next 12 hours, and reach the coast of Gujarat on May 17.

May 17, 2021

Gujarat refutes reports on more Covid deaths; Actual figures remain elusive

Gujarat state government refuted media claims on actual figures of Covid deaths in the state

May 15, 2021

BJP leads in municipal elections in Gujarat | Details inside

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) that is giving surprising results in Surat.

Feb 23, 2021

Day after collapsing on stage, Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani tests COVID positive

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who lost consciousness during a speech at a rally, has tested positive for Coronavirus.

Feb 15, 2021

Gujarat Govt renames dragon fruit as Kamalam; here's the reason

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, while interacting with the media, said that the government has applied for a patent to change the nomenclature of dragon fruit to 'Kamalam'. Scroll down to read why:

Jan 20, 2021

PM Modi flags off 8 trains to Statue of Unity in Gujarat | Details inside

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off eight trains connecting major destinations in various states of the country with the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadiya, via video-conferencing.

Jan 17, 2021

Rani Ki Vav: Retracing historic footsteps of Gujarat's 'inverted step well'

The heritage site is said to be designed in the Maru-Gurjara architectural style or an 'inverted temple', highlighting the sanctity of water.

Nov 22, 2020

Meet Arham Om Talsania, 6-yr-old Ahmedabad boy to enter Guinness Record as youngest programmer

Arham Om Talsania is a student of Class 2 and has successfully cleared the Microsoft certification exam at Pearson VUE test centre. Scroll down to read Arham's journey.

Nov 10, 2020

National Unity Day: Remembering Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel the 'Iron man of India' on his birth anniversary

On Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' parade in Kevadia.

Oct 31, 2020

Former Gujarat CM Keshubhai Patel passes away at 92

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel complained of difficulty in breathing on Thursday morning when he was taken to a hospital, where he passed away.

Oct 29, 2020

Fact-check: Tanishq store in Gujarat not attacked amid ad controversy

A store of popular jewellery brand Tanishq was said to have been attacked in Gujarat amid a row over an advertisement that has been withdrawn after vicious trolling on social media. The store manager was reportedly made to write an apology letter by the mob. Here's the truth behind it.

Oct 14, 2020

CM Palaniswami ready to fund a Tamil medium school in Gujarat

Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami has said in a letter to the Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani that he would be willing to fund a Tamil medium school in Gujarat.

Sep 25, 2020