The transport department in Ahmedabad has expanded its on-the-spot fine system to include state highways and rural areas to prevent traffic violations. Police officers and motor vehicle officials above certain ranks are now authorized to collect fines. Previously, fines were only collected in municipal areas, but now they will be enforced in all cities and…
The Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) has predicted a significant increase in industrial water demand in the next 25 years. If water-efficient practices are implemented, demand could nearly double. However, if a water-intensive industrialization approach is taken, demand could more than triple. The state government is collecting data on projected water requirements for the Narmada…
The Gujarat Maritime Board is actively looking for land near Gandhinagar and GIFT City to build a permanent campus for the Gujarat Maritime University. Currently, the university operates from a temporary campus at GNLU. The new campus is expected to cover at least 20 acres with an investment of about Rs 50 crore. The aim…
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Governor Acharya Devvrat, and other state leaders met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar to wish him on his 74th birthday. PM Modi then left for Bhubaneswar in Odisha after wrapping up his visit to Gujarat. The leaders, including state ministers and BJP members, greeted the PM at the Raj Bhavan…
Narendra Modi, who is now turning 74, has had a long and influential political career. Starting from his days as a Sangh Pracharak and rising through the ranks of the BJP, he became the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001. His administration was credited with rapid reconstruction and economic development, putting Gujarat on the map…
The landfill site in Nakrawadi, Rajkot has been causing pollution issues for villagers, who recently protested about leachate pollution after heavy rain. Waste-to-energy plants are seen as a solution to the solid waste problem in major Gujarat cities like Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, and Vadodara. However, projects in Rajkot, Ahmedabad, and Vadodara have faced delays and…
At the Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo, PM Narendra Modi highlighted India’s commitment to renewable energy by setting a target of 128.6 GW by 2030. India has become the first G20 country to meet climate commitments ahead of schedule, showcasing its dedication to a green future. With a focus on solar, wind, nuclear,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently spoke at an event in Ahmedabad, where he accused the opposition of insulting and making fun of him during his first 100 days in office. Despite this, he focused on completing developmental work and projects worth Rs 15 lakh crore in the initial days of his third term. Modi also…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fourth Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, emphasizing India’s commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development. He praised the efforts of Gujarat for leading in solar power policies and highlighted Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of minimal carbon footprint and sustainable resource use. The event aims to create networking…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Vavol area of Gandhinagar to meet beneficiaries of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a scheme that provides free electricity through rooftop solar installations to over one crore households in India. Local beneficiary Jagshibhai Suthar expressed his excitement about the scheme, stating that it has…