Japan K Pathak, Gandhinagar: The optics for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat’s local body elections have turned somewhat complicated than triumphant in the aftermath of the nomination withdrawal deadline. On paper, the party has reason to celebrate. State BJP chief Jagdish Vishwakarma has highlighted that around 700 party candidates have been elected unopposed nearly three times the figure recorded in the previous cycle. Such numbers typically signal organisational strengt...Read More

Surat/Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government today in a press-note stated it has made arrangements to ensure LPG supply and food facilities for workers in coordination with the Labour and Employment Department, the Industries Department and industrial units across the state. 'Under the arrangement, 100 per cent LPG is being supplied to canteens run by institutions under the Labour and Employment Department. In addition, 25 per cent of the allocated LPG quantity has been reserved for food preparati...Read More

Gandhinagar: Acting on the directions of the Central Government, the Gujarat Government has announced additional arrangements for the allocation and distribution of kerosene in rural areas of the state, alongside the continued use of LPG. The initiative is being implemented in coordination with Kerosene Dealer Associations and Oil Marketing Companies to ensure smooth supply and accessibility. Under the new arrangement, a total of 1452 kilolitres of kerosene has been allocated to Gujarat. The ...Read More

Gandhinagar: In a key reform aimed at simplifying land laws, the Gujarat government has given in-principle approval to amend the decades-old Tukada Act, 1947, a move expected to benefit lakhs of farmers and landholders across the state. Announcing the decision, state spokesperson and minister Jitu Vaghani said that, for the first time since Independence, comprehensive changes have been proposed to address long-standing complexities in land transactions. The amendments will come into force after...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has introduced a key reform in the land revenue system by amending provisions of Section 135-D of the Land Revenue Act, 1879, aimed at simplifying property transactions and enhancing transparency. Announcing the decision, state spokesperson minister Jitu Vaghani said that significant amendments have been made to Section 135-D of the Gujarat Land Revenue Act, 1879, as part of a broader revenue simplification initiative. With this reform, citizens will no longe...Read More

Gandhinagar, March 30: The Government of Gujarat has announced the transfer and new appointment of IAS officer Ashish Kumar. According to the order released by the General Administration Department (GAD), Ashish Kumar, a 2014-batch Gujarat cadre IAS officer, has been transferred from his current role as Director of Tribal Development, Gandhinagar. He has been appointed as Secretary to the Deputy Chief Minister at the Sachivalaya in Gandhinagar. The announcement further states that Ashish K...Read More

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has decided to provide relaxation in jantri-based stamp duty provisions for internal land transactions among lineal and collateral heirs in the state, the Gujarat government said. The decision comes after representations made by community leaders, farmer associations and agricultural organisations. Under the powers granted to the State Government under Section 9 of the Gujarat Stamp Act, 1958, to reduce or exempt stamp duty, the Chief Minister has dec...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat on Tuesday issued a notification announcing the transfer and appointment of several Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, reshuffling key administrative positions across districts. New Collector for Jamnagar Shri P. B. Pandya, IAS (SCS:GJ:2013), currently serving as District Development Officer in Amreli, has been transferred and appointed as the Collector of Jamnagar. He will assume charge from March 31, 2026 (afternoon), replacing Shri K....Read More