Articles tagged under: GMC

Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation becomes Congress-mukt

March 28, 2024
Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation becomes Congress-mukt

Gandhinagar: The only two Congress Party corporators in the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) resigned from their posts in the civic body and the party today. Congress corporators Ankit Barot from ward no. 3 and Gajendrasinh Vaghela from ward no. 2 submitted their resignations. Both leaders are expected to join the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday. With this move, the GMC no longer has any Congress party corporators and is now completely Congress-free. Just before their ...Read More

Congress mukt GMC likely after Holi

March 20, 2024
Congress mukt GMC likely after Holi

Gandhinagar: The only two Congress Party corporators in the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) are expected to join the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). If this move happens, the GMC will not have a single Congress party corporator and will be completely congress-free. Presently, the GMC comprises a total of 44 councilors, with 41 aligned with the ruling BJP, 2 from Congress, and 1 representing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Congress corporators Ankit Barot from ward no. 3 and Gajendrasi...Read More

PSP Projects secures Rs. 158.61 crore project in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

December 22, 2023
PSP Projects secures Rs. 158.61 crore project in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad-based construction firm PSP Projects Ltd has emerged as the lowest bidder for a project valued at ₹158.61 crore by the Gujarat government, the company announced today. In a filing to the stock exchanges, the company mentioned, "We are pleased to inform that the company has emerged as Lowest (L1) Bidder in the Project "Civil, MEP & Finishing work for Development of Street” for Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation at Gandhinagar, Gujarat worth INR 158.61 Crores (excl. GS...Read More

7 high rise towers with over 30 stories to elevate western skyline of Ahmedabad

December 14, 2023
7 high rise towers with over 30 stories to elevate western skyline of Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad: The western skyline of Ahmedabad is on the brink of a transformation as seven new upcoming buildings are set to reshape it. Higher than 100-meter with over 30 floors each, these structures will have residential and commercial spaces. The formal agreements for these buildings will be finalized during the upcoming pre-Vibrant summit titled "Liveable Cities of Tomorrow," commencing this Friday. Given the anticipated urban population surge in Gujarat, projected to exceed 60% by 2035 fr...Read More

Sharp rise in dengue cases

August 24, 2023
Sharp rise in dengue cases

Ahmedabad: Over the past week, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has witnessed an increase of approximately 30% in fever cases caused by both viral infections and vector-borne diseases. The data concerning vector-borne diseases in Ahmedabad indicates that the western areas of the city have reported nearly twice the number of dengue cases compared to the eastern regions. Among the 164 cases recorded between August 14 and 20, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) data shows that 105 cases, equivalent ...Read More

State govt to hand over drainage network operation and maintenance in Gandhinagar to GMC

June 18, 2023
State govt to hand over drainage network operation and maintenance in Gandhinagar to GMC

Gandhinagar: Gujarat government has at Chief Ministerial level taken a decision considering the need for proper management of the drainage network of the state capital Gandhinagar metropolis. According to this decision, the management, repair and maintenance of the drainage line network of Gandhinagar city will now be handed over to the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation instead of the Road-Building Department of the State government. Since the establishment of the Mahanagarpalika in Gandhina...Read More

Amit Shah launches Rs. 400 crore development works of GMC

May 20, 2023
Amit Shah launches Rs. 400 crore development works of GMC

Gandhinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah dedicated and performed groundbreaking for Rs. 400 crore development works of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) in his Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency. Speaking on this occasion he said that Rs. 16,560 crore in development works have been completed in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency in the last four years since he became a Lok Sabha member from here. He said if you exclude the national highway and state highway types of state-level devel...Read More

Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation office building becomes solar powered

April 08, 2023
Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation office building becomes solar powered

Gandhinagar: The new office building of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) has become AatmaNirbhar for electricity generation through a 357-kilowatt solar plant. The rooftop solar panel installed on the building will allow a saving of up to Rs 2.5 lakh every month in electricity bills. A 357-kilowatt solar plant will generate over 1300 units of electricity daily. The solar panels have been installed under the smart city mission. The solar plant started operating on Friday after the comp...Read More

Gujarat govt plans a metropolitan committee for Amdavad and Gandhinagar

January 31, 2023
Gujarat govt plans a metropolitan committee for Amdavad and Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government is considering instituting a committee to coordinate the civic body of the twin cities Amdavad and Gandhinagar. As soon as the committee is formed, it will be responsible for synchronizing the development projects of Ahmedabad municipal corporation (AMC), Gandhinagar municipal corporation (GMC), as well as villages and towns under Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar urban development authorities (AUDA & GUDA). Even though there is no official announcement on t...Read More

Gandhinagar Mayor pays Rs. 80,000 from personal pocket for leftover kite threads

January 24, 2023
Gandhinagar Mayor pays Rs. 80,000 from personal pocket for leftover kite threads

Gandhinagar: The Mayor of Gandhiniagar city in Gujarat purchased leftover kite threads by paying Rs. 80,000 in order to save birds and humans post the Kite flying festival which was celebrated on 14-15 January like every year across Gujarat. Mayor Hitesh Makwana had offered Rs. 200 per Kg to those who collect and bring leftover kite threads. During the drive that continued in the 13-20 January period, the citizens deposited 400 kg of leftover kite thread. The Mayor paid Rs. 80,000 on account of ...Read More