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PM’s exhortation to respect women is ‘merely word’: Chidambaram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exhortation to people to respect women is "merely word" while the Gujarat government's decision is "action".
PM Modi inaugurates projects of Sabar dairy in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha
Sabar dairy, which started with 19 milk cooperative societies, now has more than 1800 milk cooperatives.
LSD kills 977 cattle in Gujarat, 30K affected
Gandhinagar, July 23 : Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) also known as Lumpy virus, has claimed lives of 977…
Gujarat school children given jobs under MGNREGS, govt cracks down on local officials
Chhotaudepur (Gujarat), July 20 : In a shocking incident, four school-going children were issued job cards, and bank…
His name still holds weight in Gujarat: Ahmed Patel’s daughter on SIT charges
The statement said that this is Prime Minister's political vendetta machine which does not even spare the departed who were his political adversaries.
Depression off Saurashtra to re-curve towards Oman, not to impact rains in Gujarat: IMD
Gujarat is already rain-battered but the depression impact lasted till Saturday and "there would be no adverse impact of this system on rainfall over the state," the IMD said.
Gujarat: Residents suffer losses worth lakhs due to waterlogging, heavy rains
My shop was under water for more than 24 hours. No officials came to visit us at that time, or they did not help us. Then Congress worker Rajesh Patel helped us with the JCB machine.
Violent clash between two communities in Gujarat’s Borsad ahead of Amit Shah’s visit
Two companies of the State Reserve Police (SRP) have also been called for security in the affected areas.
Hardik Patel to join BJP on June 2
Political analyst Hari Desai opined that it is going to be a tight rope walk for Hardik in BJP and doubted whether he will enjoy the same power and authority in BJP as it already has several stalwart Patidar leaders.
Youth Congress in Gujarat to mark Narendra Modi’s birthday as ‘National Unemployment Day’
"We will celebrate Prime Minister Modi's birthday as National Unemployment Day. The Gujarat Youth Congress will release the National Unemployment Register and send 1 lakh 'Get Well Soon' cards to the Prime Minister to keep him informed of other activities going on in the state," Vaghela said.
Gujarat government faces ire over water crisis in the state
People of Kheralu need to learn a lesson from Palanpur farmers, the way they protested for Malam lake, said Sagarbhai Chaudhary, social activist from Kheralu.
Gujarat reports over 10K new Covid cases
Four Covid deaths were reported in the state on Wednesday. While two patients died in Surat, one each in Rajkot and Valsad passed away.
Gujarat Government Postpones Class 9 to 12 Exams by a fortnight
These exams have been postponed by a fortnight.
Congress to hold crucial meet on Gujarat on Friday
New Delhi, Oct 21 : The Congress party will hold a crucial meet on Gujarat on Friday which…
Over 40% Rise in Rapes in Gujarat from 2016 to 2019, gang-rapes quadruple
The maximum cases were registered in the financial capital of Gujarat, Ahmedabad -- 1,261 during this five-year period. Second was Surat with 899 cases, Bhavnagar 432 cases, Rajkot 409 cases and Vadodara with 343 cases.
BJP makes clean sweep in Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation polls
The Gujarat SEC held the GMC elections at 284 polling booths. Out of the total booths, four were marked as extremely sensitive, 144 sensitive and 136 normal booths.
SC dismisses Adani’s plea against gas distribution bids in Ahmedabad
Adani Gas, in the bidding process which was carried out by the PNGRB in 2016, lost to state-run Gujarat Gas Ltd to supply PNG and CNG in Sanand, Bavla, and Dholka areas of the district.
Gujarat: Swearing-in of new Cabinet at 1.30 pm on Thursday
There are speculations that Bhupendra Patel's Cabinet will have all new faces. It is also likely that younger MLAs will be inducted into the Cabinet.
Gujarat on Red Alert as extremely Heavy Rainfall Predicted
In view of the predictions of heavy rains, the National Disaster Response Force have deployed a total of 15 teams.
New Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to take oath on Monday
Gandhinagar, Sep 13 : Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat has invited the Bharatiya Janata Party’s newly elected leader and…
Gujarat BJP Legislature Party Likely to meet on Sunday to choose New CM
According to national general secretary in charge of Gujarat Bhupender Yadav, the BJP has convened a meeting of its legislature party on Sunday to elect a new leader. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is reaching here on Sunday.
Vijay Rupani fourth BJP’s CM to be replaced in last 6 months
While in Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat was replaced to bring in a new face but Tirath Singh Rawat removed due his failure to get elected to state assembly within six months of being sworn in as chief minister of state.
Against BJP’s 5-year celebrations, Congress’s ‘eye opening programme’ in Gujarat
When the Gujarat BJP government will be organising 'Annotsav celebration' (food festival) on August 3, the Congress will have a 'Right to Food Campaign.'
Gujarat polytechnics, colleges, Class 12 to reopen from July 15
The state government has also mandated that the educational institutions obtain prior consent form the parents of the attending students. The attendance has also been made voluntary.
Mansukh Mandaviya new Health Minister after Harsh Vardhan’s exit
The Health Ministry was held by Senior Leader Dr. Harsh Vardhan, who is one of top ministers to be dropped in the reshuffle. The Chemicals and Fertilisers Ministry was held by D.V. Sadananda Gowda who is also out.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to visit Gujarat on July 15-16
"There will be an international level hotel atop the railway station to serve the Mahatma Mandir (nearby) where global level exhibitions and events take place,"
Heavy rains continue to lash Gujarat, Anjar worst hit
Districts like Junagadh, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Botad and those in south Gujarat like Surat also received heavy rainfall on Saturday.
Gujarat: 4.2 magnitude Earthquake Shakes Kutch
Earthquake were felt in cities like Bhachau, Gandhidham, Dudhai, and even Bhuj, where many people panicked and rushed out of their houses.
Gujarat: Businesses to be allowed till 6 pm in 36 Cities
The curbs on businesses was imposed from April end in view of the rising number of Covid cases in these cities.
PM Announces Immediate Relief Package of Rs 1,000 cr for Tauktae-affected Gujarat
A presentation was made to the PM regarding the primary assessment on the devastation caused by Tauktae. Details regarding the damage assessment, restoration and relief work were also discussed.
Cyclone Tauktae Eye Landfall Completes, Weakens After Landfall in Gujarat
Gujarat faced such a potentially devastating cyclone after a gap of almost 23 years. In June 1998, a super cyclone had originated near the Lakshadweep Islands and hit the Kandla port of Gujarat. According to some estimates, up to 10,000 people were killed in that cyclone.
Cyclone Tauktae likely to hit Gujarat coast tonight
Very severe Cyclonic Storm Tauktae (pronounced as TauTe) has intensified into an extremely severe cyclonic storm centered about…
Rahul, Priyanka mourn Cong leader Rajiv Satav’s death
Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member from Maharashtra, Rajeev Satav passed away in a hospital here after a 23-day long battle with Covid-19.
Govt suppressing actual numbers of Covid-related deaths, alleges Chidambaram
New Delhi, May 15 : Senior Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Saturday slammed…
1.23 lakh deaths in 71 days: Gujarat government claims only 4,218 died of COVID-19
The state issued 65,085 more death certificates during the 71-day period this year than in 2020.
Gujarat: Obituaries flood newspapers belying official death count
If any benchmark was needed for the growing menace of COVID-19 in Gujarat, one only has to open the obituary page of local newspapers
Why did Gujarat have 60% of all 18-44 vaccinations on May 1?: Jairam Ramesh questions
Out of the 86,023 people in the 18-44 age group vaccinated in India on May 1, 51,622 were in Gujarat.
Make remdesivir available to every patients, HC to Gujarat govt
The Gujarat High Court pulled up the state government on Monday over the COVID-19 situation in the state…
13 Gujarat legislators test positive for Covid-19 in March
As the month-long Budget session nears its end in the Gujarat Assembly, a total of 13 lawmakers have…
Jignesh Mevani detained during protest against activist’s murder
Gujarat’s Independent MLA Jignesh Mevani was detained while protesting against alleged inaction by administration for not arresting a police Sub Inspector PR Solanki in Dalit RTI activist murder case
Gujarat: Human skeleton found on police station compound
A team of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) is pressed into service, he said.
Covid-19 grips BJP leaders Shailesh Mehta in Gujarat
Shakuntala Shinde, the former BJP councillor of the Vadodara Municipal Corporation breathed her last on Saturday. She had been undergoing treatment at Gotri Hospital for the past few days.
INDvsENG 1st T20: England beat India by 8 wickets in Ahmedabad
The visiting England side first restricted India to 124 for seven in their 20 overs before coasting to the 125-run target in 15.3 overs to win the first game of the five-match series.
In Gujarat, PM Modi reiterates the symbolism of salt
Ahmedabad, March 12 : On Friday, while inaugurating the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ at the Sabarmati Ashram in…
Those Who Sold Their Souls To Outsiders From Gujarat, Trying To Stoke Communal Tensions: Mamata Banerjee
In a veiled attack against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, Mamata Banerjee said that he was insulting Nandigram’s land-displacement movement by stoking communal tensions there
Gujarat Congress chief, Opposition leader resign accepting poll debacle
The Congress managed to clinch only 356 seats in the municipality elections and 157 in the panchayat polls.
Motera Cricket Stadium Renamed As Narendra Modi Stadium
Spread over 63 acres, the stadium has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 800 crore and with a seating capacity for 1,32,000 spectators
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani Faints While Addressing Poll Rally
Vijay Rupani was given first aid on the stage. He was later seen descending the stairs of the stage on his own.
2007 terror attack which made PM, Azad emotional
Azad said he was always supported by Kashmiri Pandits and during his tenure as Chief Minister he had said no one would work in partisan ways.
Gujarat Will Never Be Able To Rule Bengal: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee also exuded confidence of returning to power after the 2021 West Bengal Assembly polls
Sanjiv Bhatt Custodial Death Case : Kapil Sibal Seeks Consideration Of Pending Review First
Kapil Sibal suggested that it is better if the court hears that review first and consider the present plea in open court.
Offline teaching for Classes 9, 11 in Gujarat from Feb 1
In Gujarat, daily increase in coronavirus cases has come down to under 400 from earlier 1,500-1,600.
Dates for Gujarat local body polls declared
The Gujarat State Election Commission (SEC) on Saturday announced the local body elections in the state, involving six…
Gujarat govt renames ‘dragon fruit’ as kamalam
It should be noted that the lotus is the symbol of the BJP and the state BJP headquarters in Gandhinagar is also named ‘Shri Kamalam’.
13 labourers crushed to death by truck in Gujarat’s Surat district: Police
Six people, who suffered injuries in the accident, have been hospitalised.
Further details are awaited.
PM flags off 8 trains to Statue of Unity in Gujarat
He said many routes including Ahmedabad-Kevadiya Janshatabdi will have attractive ‘Vista-Dome Coaches’
PM Modi condoles loss of lives due to hospital fire in Rajkot
Praying for a quick recovery of the injured. The administration is ensuring all possible assistance to those affected."
Gujarat: Five Covid-19 patients killed as fire breaks out at Rajkot hospital
Thirty other coronavirus patients undergoing treatment at the hospital were rescued, an official said.
Travelling to Maharashtra from these states? Covid-negative report must
The Maharashtra government has issued a new set of rules according to which domestic passengers travelling via trains or flights will need to carry a RT-PCR negative test report with them to enter the state.
‘Situation going out of control’: SC seeks Covid report from Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Assam
A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan said the infections in these states are "going out of control" and asked them to submit a status report within two days.
Central health team to visit Gujarat Today
Gandhinagar: Amidst the rising number of coronavirus cases in Gujarat, a three-member team of health officials will be…
After Ahmedabad, night curfew in Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot as cases rise in Gujarat
“Just like the people cooperated with the government during the lockdown, unlocking phases, I request the public to cooperate with the government in this decision,” added Patel.
Gujarat gears up to reopen schools, colleges
Gandhinagar, Nov 5 : The Gujarat Education Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama on Thursday said the schools and the colleges…
Cong for probe by SC Judge into MLAs’ resignations in Gujarat
A day ahead of the bypolls for 8 Gujarat Assembly seats, the Congress on Monday demanded an inquiry…
Gujarat was first state to adopt policy for solar power: Modi
New Delhi, Oct 24 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated three projects in Gujarat including the…
81 candidates in fray for by-polls to 8 assembly seats in Gujarat
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)`s office has finalised the list of 81 candidates who will be contesting the…
Gujarat teen’s gang-rape: 4th accused held from Jamnagar
Members of the 'nari adalat' (women's court) have been told to meet the victims and provide them help, she added.
Highest single-day spike takes Gujarat’s Covid tally to 1,12,336
Ahmedabad at 1,754 has reported the highest number of Covid deaths, followed by Surat (686), Vadodara (146) and Rajkot (112), among other places.
At 81, Shankersinh Vaghela shows how he beat corona within days
Former Gujarat chief minister Shankersinh Vaghela shared two photos from his workout in a tweet. "Body fit+ Mind fit = Life hit," he tweeted in Gujarati.
Gujarat’s Private Schools ordered to adjust Online Education Fees
Furthermore, according to the Gujarat High Court’s June 19 order, no schools can remove any students from the schools for non-payment of fees.
Coronavirus: Record 965 Covid cases take Gujarat tally to 48,441
Ahmedabad, Jul 19 : With its highest single-day rise of 965 new coronavirus positive cases, Gujarat”s tally went…
Hardik Patel made Working President of Gujarat Congress
Patidar leader Patel, who launched a movement for reservation for his community in the state in 2015, had joined the Congress in 2017 ahead of the assembly polls.
Shankersinh Vaghela discharged after Covid treatment
Vaghela was found to be Coid positive ten days back. After three days of self quarantine at his residence ''Vasant Vagdo'' in Gandhinagar, he had to be rushed to the hospital.
Sterling Biotech: ED questions Ahmed Patel again
The ED suspected that Faisal and his brother-in-law Irfan Siddiqui were close to the Sandesara brothers.
Mukesh Ambani declares Reliance net debt-free
New Delhi, June 19: Mukesh Ambani has declared his group Reliance group net debt-free with the combined capital…
Gujarat’s Covid toll climbs over 1,500, case total crosses 24K
There are 5,926 active cases, out of which 71 critical patients are still on ventilator and the rest are stable.
No rift between CM, Deputy CM in Rajasthan, says Congress
Congress has fielded its General Secretary, Organisation, K.C. Venugopal and Neeraj Dangi while the BJP, which could elect one, has also fielded two candidates.
Issue White Paper, tell how many ‘Dhaman-1’ ventilators used: Gujarat Congress
"We also demand to know why the state government has not set up a centralised online dashboard for the patients to help them reach to the right hospital in time instead of running from pillar to post to get treated," the GPCC chief said.
Rahul flays violence against women, says it comes in many forms
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) After a video of a teenaged girl being beaten by her family members…
Karnataka bans flyers from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
Bengaluru, May 28 : The Karnataka government has requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to reduce the number of…
Congress decries ‘sick’ healthcare system in Gujarat
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Congress on Sunday lashed out at the Gujarat government over the state”s…
Election Commission forms panel to study why Guj minister’s election was declared void
Jani was removed from election duties during the Lok Sabha elections last year in view of the interim order of the high court in the matter.
Yediyurappa favours extending working hours for labour to please PM Modi, says Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, May 12: Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa is also considering relaxing some key labour laws in line with…
Gujarat crosses 8,000 mark with 8,195 cases; 493 deaths
There are 5,157 active cases, out of which the condition of 5,126 is stable, whereas 31 critical patients are still on ventilator.
Rahul greets Maharashtra, Gujarat on its foundation day
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Friday greeted the people of Maharashtra and…
News channel reporter found corona positive in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, April 27 (IANS) An electronic media reporter working in Ahmedabad was found coronavirus positive on Monday, taking…
Rahul Gandhi asks govt to move 6000 stranded fishermen to relief camps
New Delhi, April 25: Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday appealed to the government to move 6,000…
Gujarat to decide on lockdown relaxation, reopening small outlets
Gandhinagar, April 25 Following Home Ministry’s decision about opening of shops as part of the easing of lockdown…
Gujarat now second after Maharashtra with 2,178 cases, sees 19 more deaths
Out of the total 90 deaths, 53 people have died in Ahmedabad alone, followed by 12 in Surat, 7 in Vadodara and 5 in Bhavnagar.
Send a central team to Gujarat also: Ahmed Patel
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Amid the tiff between the Centre and the West Bengal government over sending…
With 108 more positive cases, Gujarat’s tally touches 1,851
Gandhinagar, April 20 (IANS) With 108 fresh corona cases reported on Monday, the COVID-19 tally in Gujarat moved up…
COVID-19: 56 more cases in Gujarat; total 695, 30 deaths
Gandhinagar, April 15 (IANS) With increased and intensified surveillance and testing for coronavirus infections at the hotspots in Gujarat,…
COVID-19: Gujarat cases climb to 650; death toll 28
Two more positive patients succumbed to the virus on Tuesday, as a male (50) with comorbid condition like diabetes, admitted in the Sir T hospital, Bhavnagar and another male (58) admitted in the Sterling hospital Vadodara died.
14-month-old boy among 16 dead due to corona in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, April 8 (IANS) Four more coronavirus positive cases were detected in Gujarat on Wednesday morning, taking the total…
Three more corona positive cases in Gujarat; total 108 cases
Gandhinagar, April 4 Three more coronavirus positive cases were detected in Gujarat on Saturday evening, the health authorities…
Gujarat coronavirus cases cross 100, with 10 deaths
Gandhinagar, April 4 (IANS) Gujarat crossed the hundred figure mark with 105 positive cases of Coronavirus on Saturday…
COVID-19: 5 more positive cases found in Gujarat; state total 87
Gandhinagar, April 1 : Wednesday recorded the highest COVID-19 positive cases in a day, 13 in Gujarat, taking…
COVID-19: 8 more positive cases in Ahmedabad
Gandhinagar, April 1 (IANS) Eight new coronavirus positive cases were reported in Gujarat on Wednesday, all of them…
Six more test corona positive in Gujarat, total 53
New Delhi, The health authorities announced on Saturday that six more coronavirus positive cases have been detected in…
Gujarat may identify corona suspects with coloured wristbands
New Delhi, Following COVID-19 scare in the country, the Gujarat government is mulling identifying the coronavirus-infected patients through…
Congress to contest both RS seats in Gujarat
New Delhi, March 18 The Congress has decided to contest both the seats in Gujarat despite 5 of…
No need to shut schools, colleges in Gujarat: Dy CM Patel
As to whether the Gujarat government was mulling shutting schools and colleges as other states have done, the Deputy Chief Minister said that there was no such need right now.
Gujarat tightens screening at airports over corona scare
Gandhinagar, Acting on the Centre’s instructions, the Gujarat government, with the help of Airport Authority of India (AAI)…
15,000 newborn died in Gujarat hospitals in 2 years
Of this, 71,774 infants were admitted to SNC units. During the period, 15,013 infants died during treatment, which is almost 21 per cent of the admitted children.
Amit Shah, Jaishankar to attend ‘Namaste Trump’ event
Gandhinagar, Feb 22 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar are likely to…
Vaghela flays ‘wastage’ of public money on Trump visit
"Trump's likely visit to the Ashram has been cancelled as Narendra Modi doesn't like the truth. Truth is what Gandhi stood for. But it's Godse mentality, which is wiping out the Gandhian ideology," Vaghela said.
Priyanka Gandhi questions govt over Trump’s visit
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday attacked the Narendra Modi-led government…
All five ABVP candidates lose in Gujarat Central varsity polls
All the five candidates fielded by Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad lost. Birsa Ambedkar Phule Students' Association, Students' Federation of India and Left Democratic Students Federation bagged one seat each.
57 fire tenders battle Surat fire
Surat, Jan 21 : At least 57 fire tenders were rushed to douse a massive fire that broke…
Multiple explosions in Surat after truck of LPG cylinders overturns
Surat, Jan9: Multiple explosions occurred after a mini truck full of LPG cylinders overturned in Surat on Thursday…
Congress wants answers from PM in Gujarat children death
New Delhi, The Congress has slammed the BJP for the death of children at the Rajkot and Ahmedabad…
Nanavati report gives clean chit to Modi in 2002 Gujarat riots
New Delhi: The Nanavati Commission report tabled in the Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday, has cleared the then Narendra Modi…
Kamlesh Tiwari murder: 3 people detained from Gujarat’s Surat
Lucknow: A joint team of Uttar Pradesh Police, Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad and Gujarat Police on Saturday detained…
Rahul appears in Surat court in defamation case
The Congress leader is also scheduled to appear in Ahmedabad court on Friday, in another defamation case.
Gujarat: Bridge collapses near Junagadh, Several injured
Ahmedabad, Oct 7 : Several people were injured and four cars fell into the gap as a bridge…
SC orders Gujarat govt to pay Bilkis Bano Rs 50 lakh in 2 weeks
New Delhi, Sep 30: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered Gujarat government to pay compensation and provide job…
Gujarat ship washes ashore Maharashtra village
Palghar:A large cargo ship from Gujarat went adrift and got stuck on the rocks of Vangaon village in…
Vadodara Rains Live: Trains cancelled, Airport shut
Vadodara, August 1 : Several trains have been cancelled and airport remained shut in Vadodara where record rainfall…
CAG pulls up Gujarat Government for fall in tax revenues
Gandhinagar, July 26 The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has pulled up the Gujarat Government for…
Alpesh Thakor, his aide to join BJP on Thursday
Gandhinagar, July 17 Maverick OBC leader Alpesh Thakor, who quit as a Congress legislator after casting his vote…
Mob attacks Man and Woman For Alleged Affair
Gujarat, June 27 : A man and a woman were beaten by mob allegedly for having an affair,…
Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat need MHA advisory over murders: Mamata counters Centre on violence
Kolkata, June 15 : Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee hit back at Ministry of Home…
Cyclone Vayu Live: Severe storm won’t hit Gujarat, but will have effect on coastal districts
Gujarat, June 13: Cyclone Vayu, which was expected to make landfall over Gujarat coastline on Thursday afternoon, has…
Cyclone Vayu Live: Red alert in 10 districts, 70 trains cancelled
Gujarat, June 12: Very severe Cyclonic storm Vayu will make landfall in Gujarat, Mumbai and neighbouring coastal areas…
Cyclone Vayu: High alert as Cyclonic storm to hit Gujarat on Thursday
Ahmedabad, June 12 : Very severe Cyclonic storm Vayu will make landfall in Gujarat, Mumbai and neighbouring coastal…
Cyclone Vayu: Rahul Gandhi prays for people’s safety, urges party workers to help
New Delhi, June 12 Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday prayed for the safety of people in Gujarat…
Cyclone Vayu intensifies in Gujarat, Govt deploys NDRF
Ahmedabad, June 11: Cyclone Vayu is expected to intensify further into a Severe Cyclonic Storm in the next…
System to check particulate air pollution launched
Gujarat on Wednesday launched the world’s first emissions trading system for particulate pollution, the single greatest threat to…
Modi in Gujarat to meet Mother tomorrow, Varanasi visit on Monday
New Delhi, May 25: After a massive victory in the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will…
Surat Fire: FIR against Builders, Owner of Coaching Centre
Surat, May 25: Surat police on Saturday morning filed an FIR against three people including builders of the…
Devastating fire in Surat building kills 20 students
Surat, May 25 (IANS) With the fire brigade personnel pulling out more bodies from the charred remains of…
BJP candidates capture Gujarat with dreamlike margins, highest at 6.78 lakh
Ahmedabad, May 23 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Gujarat once again captured all…
PM’s Mother Heeraben Modi greets media
Gandhinagar, May 23: As counting of votes indicated a sweep for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Prime…
Dalit Groom Rides Horse, Community Faces Boycott In Gujarat
Ahmedabad, May 11: The Caste-based discrimination in Gujarat is high as there are reports of social boycott of…
EC bars Gujarat BJP chief from campaigning for 72 hours
New Delhi, May 1: The Election Commission has barred Gujarat BJP chief Jitubhai Vaghani from campaigning for 72…
Farmer bodies protest PepsiCo suits against potato growers
Ahmedabad, April 24 : A group of farmers’ organisations, including the RSS- affiliated Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS), on…
LS Elections 2019: Third Phase polling ends in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, April 23: Voting for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in Gujarat concluded on Tuesday. An…
PM Modi casts vote in Ahmedabad’s Ranip
Ahmedabad, April 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday cast his vote at Nishan Higher Secondary School in…
Hardik Patel slapped during public rally in Gujarat
Gujarat, April 19: In a shocking incident, Firebrand Patidar leader Hardik Patel was slapped by a man during…
At least 28 dead as Unseasonal Rain, Storm hit several states
New Delhi, April 17: At least 28 persons have lost their lives due to unseasonal rain accompanied with…
PM Modi installed CCTV cameras in booths to see who voted for Congress: BJP leader
Gujarat, April 16 : Threatening voters in Dahod District in Gujarat, BJP MLA Ramesh Katara said that Prime…
Major fire engulfs oil factory in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, April 10: A major fire erupted in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district early on Wednesday, engulfing an oil factory.…
Congress in fix over two Alpesh Thakur aides in fray
Ahmedabad, April 10 (IANS) Less than a month after he was won over by the Congress leadership, maverick…
Amit Shah files nomination from Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, March 30: Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah on Saturday filed his nomination from Gandhinagar parliamentary constituency…
Hardik’s plea seeking stay on court conviction rejected
Patel had prayed for a stay on the order so that he could contest the Lok Sabha polls.
Reshma Patel resigns from BJP, terms it ‘marketing company’
Gandhinagar, March 15: Firebrand patidar leader Reshma Patel on Friday resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party. The female…
Rahul Gandhi to address rally in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday
Ahmedabad/Adalaj (Gandhinagar), March 12 : A day after addressing a mega rally at Adalaj, on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar highway,…
Congress Working Committee resolves to defeat saffron ideology
Ahmedabad, March 12: After a gap of 58 years, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting held in Gujarat…
Congress to launch LS campaign from Modi’s home turf on Tuesday
Ahmedabad, March 11 The Congress is all set to kick-start its campaign for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections…
Ahmedabad metro’s first phase inaugurated
Ahmedabad, March 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the first phase of Ahmedabad Metro rail service.…
Gujarat CM hospitalised with fever, vomiting; discharged later
Gandhinagar, March 1 : Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was hospitalised here on Friday after he complained of…
Rahul says GST killed Gujarat’s economic base
Lal Dungri (South Gujarat), Feb 14 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday established a connect with the…
Rahul to launch campaign from village where Indira, Rajiv, Sonia started
Lal Dungri, Feb 14: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launches his 2019 election campaign from the same…
Deputy CM goes missing from ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ posters
Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, Jan 17: Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates on Thursday a host of high-profile events as…
SC refuses to keep Justice Bedi’s Gujarat fake shootouts’ report confidential
New Delhi, Jan 9: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that a copy of the Justice H.S. Bedi…
2002 Akshardham Temple attack: Accused arrested from Ahmedabad Airport
Gujarat, Nov 26: The 2002 Akshardham Temple attack accused Mohammed Farooq Shaikh was arrested on Monday. The Ahmedabad…
BJP’s eX-legislator from Gujarat held for raping woman
For the NGO business meeting, Chabbil Patel took the victim to an apartment in Delhi's Dwarka where he served her tea laced with sedatives. When the victim lost consciousness, Patel sexually assaulted her
Four hurt in communal clash in Gujarat over religious flag
"Rioters also set ablaze a car, a motorcycle and three roadside kiosks. Some kiosks were damaged," the officer said.
Ahmedabad court frames sedition charges against Hardik
The Gujarat High Court had earlier dropped charges under IPC Section 121 (A) pertaining to "waging war against the state,a which could attract death penalty.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Statue Of Unity
Kevadiya, Oct 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 182-metre high ‘Statue of Unity’ ‘ in honour of…
Narendra Modi posters depicting Statue of Unity blackened by Protesting Tribals in Gujarat
Gujarat, Oct 28 :Tribals opposing the unveiling of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s ‘Statue of Unity’ have blackened Posters of…
Gujarat: Posters depicting PM Modi, Statue of Unity torn, blackened
Ahmedabad, Oct 27: Posters depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s ‘Statue of Unity’ were being torn…
Gujarat: Suspect in minor girl’s rape and murder arrested
New Delhi, Oct 20: The Gujarat Police on Saturday arrested one man suspected to be involved in the…
Tribals to oppose ‘Statue of Unity’ unveiling by Modi
Ahmedabad, Oct 20 : As the BJP governments, both at the state and the Centre, gear up for…
Gujarat belongs to everyone, says Alpesh Thakor
Ahmedabad, Oct 9: Congress MLA Alpesh Thakor on Tuesday said that Gujarat belongs to everyone. Expressing displeasure over the…
Attack on migrants in Gujarat: Law should take its course, says Ahmed Patel
Ahmedabad, Oct 8: Reacting to the recent attack against migrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in Gujarat, Senior Congress…
Nitish speaks to Rupani over attacks on migrants
Patna, Oct 8: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday spoke to his Gujarat counterpart Vijay Rupani following violence…
Gir lion deaths due to Gujarat govt’s mismanagement : Ahmed Patel to PM Modi
New Delhi, Oct 6 : Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Ahmed Patel on Saturday has written…
Supreme Court expresses concern over lion deaths in Gir forest
New Delhi, Oct 3: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the death of lions in Gujarat’s…
Why toilets remain aspirational for the urban poor despite subsidies
A 65 per cent shortfall in subsidies is affecting Maharashtra’s push to ensure a toilet in every urban…
Alpesh Thakore says he is not joining BJP
Ahmedabad, Sep 24 (IANS) Firebrand young OBC leader Alpesh Thakore, the Congress legislator from Radhanpur in north Gujarat,…
Five held for theft attempt at Nirav Modi’s firm
Surat, Sep 24: The police held five persons for alleged theft attempt into fugitive diamond businessman Nirav Modi’s…
Gujarat MLAs salaries increased by Rs 45,000 a month
Gandhinagar, Sep 19: The Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill proposing to hike the salaries of legislators,…
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: Gujarat farmers approach HC against land acquisition
Ahmedabad, Sep 19: Around 1000 farmers from Gujarat filed affidavits in the High Court against land acquisition by…
Congress workers detained during Khedut Aakrosh rally in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, Sep 18 : Congress workers have been detained during Khedut Aakrosh rally and assembly gherao march, in…
Fire breaks out at Shreeji Tower in Ahmedabad
Gujarat, Sep 17: Fire broke out in a tyre godown at Shreeji Tower in Ahmedabad on Monday. Fire…
Hardik Patel discharged from hospital
Ahmedabad, Sep 9 : Patidar leader Hardik Patel, whose indefinite fast continued on the 16th day on Sunday,…
Hardik Patel likely to break his indefinite fast soon
Ahmedabad, Sep 9 : Firebrand Patidar agitation spearhead Hardik Patel is likely to break his fast in a…
PAAS Leader Hardik Patel gives up water
Ahmedabad, Sep 7 : Patidar agitation spearhead Hardik Patel, who is on an indefinite fast since August 25,…
Former Gujarat IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt arrested
Ahmedabad, Sep 5: The Gujarat CID on Wednesday arrested former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in connection with 1998 Palanpur drug…
Cow attacks BJP MP, admitted in ICU
Gandhinagar, Sept 1: Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Gujarat Liladhar Vaghela has been admitted to the ICU after…
Gujarat school teacher instructed students to remove rakhis
Gandhinagar, Aug 30: Teachers of a private school in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar allegedly directed students to remove rakhis from…
Watch: Nitin Patel stops his son for donating Rs 500 in Somnath Temple
Ahmedabad, Aug 28: A video in which Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel can be seen preventing his…
2002 Godhra train carnage : Two accused get life imprisonment, three acquitted
August 27 : A special trial court on Monday sentenced two persons to life imprisonment and acquitted three…
Modi coins slogan ‘Saaf Niyat, Sahi Vikas’, gifts women Rakhi homes
Valsad (Gujarat), Aug 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday set rolling a new slogan, ‘Saaf Niyat, Sahi…
Sweeper gives stitches to patient at Gujarat Civil Hospital, probe odered
Ahmedabad, Aug 20: A video of a sweeper assisting in giving stitches to a patient at the Bharuch…
This shop in Gujarat sells sweets for Rs 9,000 per kg!
New Delhi, Aug 20: Any Indian festival is incomplete without sweets! With the festival of Raksha Bandhan which is…
Gujarat: Building collapses in Vadodara, 1 killed
Vadodara, Aug 11: A three-storey building collapsed in Mandvi area of Gujarat’s Vadodara on Saturday. According to ANI,…
Gujarat vaccine deaths: Central probe team gives clean chit
Gandhinagar, July 28 :Four children died in Gujarat after they were administered the measles- rubella vaccination and the investigating…
Devotees throng Ahmedabad as annual Jagannath Rath Yatra begins
New Delhi, July 14: Devotees from all across the country thronged in Ahmedabad, for the nine-day annual festival…
Gujarat: Heavy rains kill 19 in a week, over 1,000 relocated
Ahmedabad, July 13: As many as 19 people were killed in Gujarat following torrential rains during the past one…
Heavy rains lash south Gujarat, transport disrupted
Ahmedabad, July 12: Heavy rains lashed south Gujarat region during the last 24 hours ending Wednesday, caused by cyclonic…
Villagers risking lives in Modi’s Gujarat, cross canal through collapsed bridge
New Delhi, July 12: The people in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state, Gujarat, are risking their lives…
Former Gujarat BJP MLA Kalsaria joins Congress
New Delhi/Ahmedabad, July 11 (IANS) Former Gujarat BJP MLA Kanu Kalsaria, who had successfully spearheaded a huge public…
Gujarat: Heavy rainfall leads to water logging in Navsari
New Deli, July 11: Heavy rainfall lashed Gujarat’s Navsari on Wednesday throwing normal life out of gear. Residents…
Congress alleges Rs 5,000 cr bitcoin scam in Gujarat
New Delhi, July 5: The Congress on Thursday alleged that a “bitcoin scam” of more than Rs 5,000 crore…
7 killed in Gujarat road accident
Amreli, June 23: At least seven people lost their lives and 24 others wounded after a truck skidded off a…
On suspicion of being child lifter, Two men thrashed in Gujarat
Dwarka, June 22: On the suspicion of being child lifter, two people were allegedly thrashed in Gujarat’s Dwarka…
35 injured as fire breaks out in Surat building
Surat, June 9: Over 35 labourers were injured after a major fire broke out at a building here…
CBI wanted to arrest Modi in Ishrat case: Ex-DIG Vanzara
The CBI opposed the discharge plea of Vanzara. Another co-accused and senior police official N.K. Amin too has filed a discharge plea in the same court and hearing on it concluded last month.
Gujarat: IAF aircraft crashes in Kutch, Pilot killed
New Delhi, June 5: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar aircraft on Tuesday crashed in Mundra in Gujarat’s…
ED attaches Sterling Biotech’s Rs 4,700cr assets
New Delhi, June 1: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday said it has attached properties worth Rs 4,700 crore…
Farmers warn of “Violent Protests” in Gujarat over Land Acquisition
New Delhi, May 28: Farmer leaders have warned of “Violent Protests” in Gujarat over the issue of lignite…
GSEB SSC Result 2018: Gujarat Board declares Class 10 results, Check scores here
Ahmedabad, May 28: The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) declared the result for SSC examination…
No plans to reduce VAT on fuel, indicates Guj Deputy CM
Ahmedabad, May 23 : The Gujarat government today indicated that it has no immediate plans to reduce the…
Dalit man thrashed to death in Rajkot, Gujarat for collecting scrap
The victim's wife lodged a complaint at the Shapar-Veraval police station in Rajkot last evening, accusing the five people of thrashing her husband following which he died.
Congress to win 115-120 seats in Karnataka: Ahmed Patel
The Congress will get an absolute majority in the Karnataka Assembly. It will get around 120 seats or so. The BJP will not get more than 65 seats.
Fire breaks out at Ahmedabad’s Space Applications Centre
Ahmedabad, May 3: A major fire broke out at Ahmedabad’s Space Applications Centre on Thursday. As per ANI report,…
Naroda Patiya case: Gujarat HC acquits Maya Kodnani, Upholds Babu Bajrangi’s conviction
Ahmedabad, April 20: The Gujarat High Court on Friday acquited former BJP minister Maya Kodnani and upheld the conviction…
11-year-old raped, tortured to death in Gujarat’s Surat
New Delhi, April 14: A similar incident to the Kathua gangrape case has been reported from Gujarat, where a…
Gujarat: 60 farmers detained, 10 injured due to tear gas shells
Gujarat: 60 farmers were detained and 10 injured due to tear gas shells, in Bhavnagar’s Padva, during the…
Indian Navy plane crashes in Gujarat
Mumbai, March 22: An Indian Navy’s Remotely Piloted Plane operating from Porbandar in Gujarat has been crashed near an…
2 Congress MLAs suspended for 3 years from Gujarat Assembly, another for a year
The disruptions erupted immediately after Question Hour as Congress MLA Vikram Madam sought to raise a point of order over the death of two children in the Ashram in 2008, even as Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Pradeepsinh Jadeja wanted a discussion on wastage of time in the House.
BJP announces candidates for RS elections, Jaitley shifted to UP from Gujarat
New Delhi, March 8: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday renominated to Rajya Sabha all the eight union…
27 die as truck falls into water channel in Gujarat, Govt announces compensation
26 people lost lives after a truck they were travelling in fell into a drain in Bhavnagar, says Gujarat…
Padmaavat Release: Despite Supreme Court’s nod, No screening in 4 BJP ruled states
New Delhi, Jan 25: Despite the Supreme Court’s green signal to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat countrywide release, screening of…
Padmaavat protest turns violent in Ahmedabad; shops vandalised, vehicles torched
New Delhi, Jan 24: A protest against release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat in Gujarat turned violent on…
ED arrests former Andhra Bank manager in Gujarat’s Sandesara Group Scam
New Delhi, Jan 13: Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested a former director of Andhra Bank, Anup Prakash Garg, in…
‘Padmavat’ won’t release in Gujarat: CM Vijay Rupani
New Delhi, Jan 12: Despite the clearance from Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), ‘Padmaavat’ won’t be released…
4 killed after fire breaks out at grocery store in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Jan 9: At least four killed after a fire broke out at a grocery store in Naranpura area…
Bhima Koregaon Violence: After Gujarat, Dalit Agitation reaches Madhya Pradesh
New Delhi, Jan 4: After Gujarat, Dalit agitation over Bhima Koregaon Violence reached to Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. Protestors…
Dalit teen immolation case: Jignesh Mewani hits out at PM Modi’s ‘fav CM’ Adityanath
Lucknow, Dec 30: Newly elected independent MLA from Gujarat, the firebrand leader Jignesh Mewani on Saturday targeted Uttar Pradesh Chief…
Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Somnath Temple in Gujarat
New Delhi, Dec 23: Congress President Rahul Gandhi commenced his 3 -day three-day Gujarat tour by offering prayers at the…
Vijay Rupani to continue as Gujarat Chief Minister, Nitin Patel named Deputy
Ahmedabad, Dec 22: The Bharatiya Janta Party on Friday announced that Vijay Rupani will continue as Gujarat Chief…
All 42 Shiv Sena Candidates in Gujarat polls Lose ‘Deposit’
New Delhi, Dec 20: BJP ally, Shiv Sena showcased a dismal performance in Gujarat, as with all the 42…
Of lies and half-truths
The BJP may have won Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but deep down, it…
Satisfied, not disappointed: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Dec 18: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday, reacting to the verdict of the high-stakes assembly elections…
Modi, Rahul appeals Gujarat to vote
New Delhi, Dec 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress-elect President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday urged the voters in…
Seaplane Ride a ‘Distraction’, PM Modi Ignoring Real Issues: Rahul Gandhi
Ahmedabad, Dec 12: While addressing his first press conference as Congress president-elect Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday has termed Prime…
Modi takes seaplane on last day of Gujarat campaign, offered prayers in Ambaji Temple
New Delhi, 12th December: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday offered prayers in Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha. More…
Congress leader Haresh Moradiya and his wife allegedly commit suicide in Rajkot
Gujarat Congress farmers cell office-bearer Haresh Moradiya and his wife committed suicide in Rajkot on Monday, media reports…
Why is Modi mum on Amit Shah’s son’s meteoric business growth: Rahul
Tharad (North Gujarat), Dec 11: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday taunted Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking if…
Rs 50 cr in banned notes seized in Gujarat on poll day
New Delhi, Dec 10: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has recovered nearly Rs 50 crore in the banned…
In Gujarat, Congress supporters turn to ‘Amul girl’ because every vote is ‘Amulya’
New Delhi, Dec 10: The witty litle Amul girl — known for her almost-daily one-liners — has morphed into…
Rahul in his 12th question raises voice for small businessmen of Gujarat
In his 12th question, Rahul Gandhi shows concerns towards small and middle-class businessmen. The Congress vice president in…
Congress demands SC-monitored CBI probe into GSPC ‘scam’
New Delhi, Dec 9: Terming it a scam, Congress on Friday accused the BJP government in Gujarat and the…
Rahul Gandhi again on two-day campaigning in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, Dec 8: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will once again be in Gujarat, landing in the state on…
Ram Mandir will be built when Lord Ram wishes and SC decides: Kapil Sibal
Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal while speaking to ANI today said that Prime Minister,…
Cyclone Ockhi: 12 Goa beaches affected by sea water
Panaji, Dec 5: Twelve beaches in Goa have been affected by the rising sea level caused by Cyclone Ockhi,…
Rahul Gandhi to address rallies in Gujarat on Tuesday
Gandhinagar, Dec 4: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will visit Gujarat on Tuesday to address election rallies ahead of…
Cyclone Ockhi head towards Maharashtra and Gujarat, IMD issued high alert
After leaving Lakshadweep on Sunday cyclone Ockhi is now heading towards Maharashtra and Gujarat. It is expected to…
Rahul takes on Modi over youth unemployment, contract workers plight
New Delhi, Dec 4: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi for keeping the…
Bharuch and Kutch are rapidly developing districts says PM Modi
Prime minister Narendra Modi in a rally in Baruch attacked Congress and said,”In UP, where Congress ruled for…
Congress candidate against Gujarat CM arrested after attack on brother
The incident came on the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Gujarat city on Sunday.
Why is PM running off to Gujarat every other day, asks Sheila Dikshit
Gandhinagar, Dec 2: Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Saturday asked if the claim of the ruling BJP…
BJP needs to rein in the Hindutva hotheads
The rise in the growth rate to the moderately satisfactory 6.3 per cent from the depressingly low 5.7…
Rahul targets Modi over high fees in Gujarat’s educational institutions
New Delhi, Dec 2: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the “extraction”…
Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi on his promise of making 50 lakh houses in Gujarat
Congress vice-president and Amethi MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday tweeted a poem in Hindi where he asked a…
Jaitley slams Pakistan, says no place for those backing terrorism
Surat, Nov 26: Expressing displeasure over the release of Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday snubbed…
Demonetisation a ‘magical’ scheme that turned black into white: Rahul Gandhi
Modi had on November 8 last year announced the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes.
Gujarat doesn’t just belong to 5-10 big industrialists says Rahul Gandhi
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, addressing fishermen in Porbandar in poll-bound Gujarat, on Friday accused the ruling BJP…
Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017: In BJP’s Third List, 16 Sitting MLAs Dropped
As Gujarat Assembly election dates near, the BJP released its third list of 28 candidates today. 10 legislators including former minister Saurabh Patel and ex-chief of BJP's Gujarat unit R C Faldu were given tickets.
BJP announces second list of 36 candidates for Gujarat
There are as many as 19 new faces in it while the rest, including those defeated in the 2012 elections, have been repeated.
Except few industrialists, everyone is protesting in Gujarat: Rahul Gandhi
Patan, Nov 13: Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on the last day of his Gujarat Navsarjan Yatra cornered Prime Minister Narendra…
Development has gone crazy in Gujarat : Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, 12 Nov: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday while interacting with social media volunteers of his party…
PAAS members meet Cong’s Kapil Sibal over quota issue
The polling for the two-phase elections in the state will take place on December 9 and 14 and votes will be counted on December 18.