Ahmedabad, April 14 (IANS) Gujarat’s Ahmedabad is expected to witness a sustained spell of intense heat over the next seven days, with maximum temperatures likely to reach up to 41 degree Celsius, officials said on Tuesday.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that from April 14 until the morning of April 20, the city will experience maximum temperatures ranging between 40 41 degree Celsius and 41 41 degree Celsius, while minimum temperatures are expected to remain between 23 41…
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Gandhinagar, April 5 (IANS) Authorities in Gujarat have imposed fines totalling Rs 1,40,900 on 17 food establishments and destroyed approximately 615 kilograms of substandard food during a statewide enforcement drive, officials said on Sunday.The action forms part of ongoing efforts to ensure food safety and transparency in the use of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and analogue paneer in hotels, restaurants, dhabas, and street food units.The Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) issued an…
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, April 4 (IANS) More than 2,000 food samples were collected across Ahmedabad in the first three months of 2026, with 74 found to be substandard, prompting enforcement action under food safety laws, officials said on Saturday.According to Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), its food department collected 2,049 samples between January 1 and March 31 under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.“Out of the above samples, 74 food samples were declared substandard. Action h…
Ahmedabad, March 26 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday participated in the Ram Navami Mahotsav organised at Nehru Park in Ahmedabad, where he offered prayers and paid obeisance to Lord Shri Ram, marking the festival celebrated across Gujarat.CM Patel also attended a devotional cultural programme organised as part of the Mahotsav and extended greetings to citizens present at the venue on the occasion of Ram Navami.MLA Amit Thakkar, along with office-bearers and local leaders of the…
Ahmedabad, March 20 (IANS) Gujarat’s Ahmedabad will now have a municipal-level startup policy that opens the city’s core infrastructure to innovators, positioning it as a real-world testing ground for solutions to urban challenges. On Friday, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), in coordination with Smart City Ahmedabad Development Limited (SCADL), announced the ‘Ahmedabad Innovation and Startup Policy 2026’.Officials described it as a first-of-its-kind initiative at the municipal level in…
Ahmedabad, March 17 (IANS) A newly built high-tech crematorium in Shilaj, an emerging residential area of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, is expected to improve access to last rites facilities for residents of the surrounding areas. The aim is to reduce the need to travel long distances during bereavement.Built by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) at a cost of Rs 17 crore, the crematorium has been developed with a focus on modern infrastructure and environmental considerations.The facility include…
Gandhinagar, March 13 (IANS) More than 2.75 lakh water conservation works have been undertaken across Gujarat under the first and second phases of the ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ campaign, Water Supply Minister Ishwarsinh Patel told the state Legislative Assembly on Friday.Responding to a question raised by a legislator in the House, Patel said the large number of works reflects the state’s efforts to address irregular rainfall and rising water demand through structured water conservation …
Ahmedabad, March 12 (IANS) Gujarat’s Ahmedabad is set for sustained high temperatures this week after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heatwave conditions and high maximum temperatures through March 19.The department’s seven‑day city forecast, issued on Thursday, indicates that heatwave conditions are most likely on March 12-13, with maximum temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius and minimums around 23 degrees Celsius, and high temperatures continuing for the next week …
Ahmedabad, March 11 (IANS) The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) Hospital has treated a total of 14,53,638 outpatients (OPD) between 2019 and 2025, marking a significant achievement in its seven-year journey since its establishment. The hospital, managed by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and NHL Medical College, has also reported substantial growth across inpatient, surgical, laboratory, and radiology services during this period.“In just seven years, our OPD services have nearly trip…
Ahmedabad, March 11 (IANS) Gujarat’s Ahmedabad has been placed on a ‘yellow alert’ by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as temperatures in the city are forecast to rise sharply over the next week, with the mercury likely to touch 41 degrees Celsius and heatwave-like conditions expected on Thursday.According to the IMD forecast, the city is likely to experience high temperatures between March 12 and 18, with the maximum temperature expected to range between 39 degrees C and 41 degrees C.M…