Vadodara: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today announced plans to address a long-standing issue in Vadodara by replacing the Alkapuri railway underpass with an overbridge. The announcement was made during the launch of new development projects organised by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation. This decision stems from the longstanding demand to replace the underpass that connects Alkapuri to Sayajigunj. Earlier this year, Vadodara MP Dr. Hemang Joshi had demanded the construction of a bridge he...Read More

Valsad: The installation of smart electricity meters began today in Vapi at the residence of Kanubhai Desai, Minister of Finance, Energy, and Petrochemicals. The installation drive was inaugurated with Kanubhai's wife ceremonially marking the smart meter with a kumkum tilak for their home. Later, at the Vapi Industrial Association (VIA), the minister participated in the 'Smart Meter, Smart Start' program under the revamped distribution sector, where all information related to smart meters was sh...Read More

Surat: Air India Express has stopped bookings for its Kolkata-Surat-Kolkata flight effective January 1, 2025. Meanwhile, IndiGo Airlines has announced a new daily flight on the same route, starting December 27, 2024, with ticket bookings already open. The IndiGo flight is scheduled to depart Kolkata at 4:00 pm, arrive in Surat at 6:50 pm, and return from Surat at 7:20 pm, reaching Kolkata at 9:50 pm. This development comes as the Kolkata-Surat route ranks third in passenger traffic at Sura...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat, known for its rich and diverse handicrafts, has been awarded 26 GI (Geographical Indication) tags in recent years, with 22 of them recognizing its vibrant handicraft sector. The latest addition to this list is the Heritage Gharchola, a prized cultural treasure of the state. With the Government of India bestowing the GI tag upon Gharchola, Gujarat’s total GI tags have now reached 27, with Gharchola becoming the 23rd handicraft to receive this tag. The GI tag for Gharcho...Read More

Surat: A review meeting was held at the Circuit House in the city regarding the PM Mitra Mega Textile Park being developed across 1,141 acres in Vansi Borsi of Navsari district in South Gujarat. During the meeting, Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh asked both state and central government officials to expedite the project, while also making critical remarks. The minister ordered the formation of a price committee for land valuation and the allocation of plots to industrialists. He told stat...Read More

Navsari; A video allegedly showing a teacher from the Seventh Day School in Navsari's Vejalpore area, along with his wife, encouraging religious conversions, is circulating on social media. The video, which depicts an oath declaring Jesus as the only God, has sparked outrage among Hindu organizations. The controversy began when the video surfaced, showing Kamal Naskar, a teacher at the Seventh Day English Medium School, and his wife, Sarita, leading a Christian prayer with children and others...Read More

New Delhi: The Union and State governments have released ₹5707.78 crore as of 15.11.2024 for the implementation of the Smart Cities Mission across six cities in Gujarat. These cities include Ahmedabad, Dahod, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Surat, and Vadodara. As per the Central Government, the state has utilized ₹5464.04 crore across 354 projects, amounting to a total project value of ₹11,451.36 crore. Out of these, 339 projects worth ₹10,824.14 crore have been completed, while 15 projects wor...Read More

Gandhinagar: In the 2024-25 Gujarat budget, the Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana was introduced to motivate students to pursue science education in Classes 11 and 12 by providing a financial aid package of ₹25,000 over two years. To ensure its execution, the state government has allocated ₹250 crore in this year’s budget. Notably, the state government has disbursed over ₹28.46 crore in assistance to more than 2.5 lakh students under this scheme. Eligibility Criteria for Beneficiar...Read More

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the Income Tax Department’s Permanent Account Number (PAN) 2.0 Project. This project aims to streamline and modernise the process of issuing and managing PAN and TAN, making it more user-friendly and efficient. With existing PAN database of 78 crore PANs and 73.28 lakh TANs, the project addresses the requirements of taxpayers, focusing on consolidation of multiple platforms/portals and efficient services to PAN/ TAN holders. Curr...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Police Chief Vikas Sahay today recognized the efforts of police officers and staff involved in POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses) cases, praising their commitment to safeguarding children and minor girls. In recognition of their efforts, Gujarat Police awarded a total of Rs. 12,64,630 in cash rewards to 1,345 officers and staff, including women police officers, for their contributions across 413 POCSO cases. The officers worked diligently to apprehend the ac...Read More