Ahmedabad, Feb 20 (IANS) Taking a swipe at the opposition, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Friday said party workers remain constantly among the people and remarked that there are “part-time politicians who appear only during elections”.Nabin is on a three-day visit to Gujarat after assuming office as the BJP National President.Speaking at a felicitation programme organised at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Nabin said, “BJP workers are constantly amon…
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Gandhinagar, Feb 18 (IANS) Gujarat’s Budget for 2026–27 has been set at Rs 4.08 lakh crore, reflecting a 10.2 per cent increase over the previous year, with 65 per cent of the total expenditure earmarked for developmental spending.The Budget was presented in the Legislative Assembly by Finance Minister Kanu Desai.Reacting to the Budget, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said it advances the state’s growth trajectory without introducing any new taxes.“This Budget takes forward the state’s …
Gandhinagar, Feb 16 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, on Monday, highlighted that more than Rs 22,000 crore has been directly deposited into the accounts of more than 6.9 million farmer families under the Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. Addressing the eighth session of the 15th Gujarat Legislative Assembly, the Governor emphasised the state government’s commitment to inclusive development under the resolve of “Developed Gujarat to Developed India”.Governor Devvrat sai…
Ahmedabad, Feb 12 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has approved a 33 per cent reservation for women in all upcoming recruitment processes, alongside clearing development works worth Rs 216 crore at its weekly Standing Committee meeting held on Thursday.Standing Committee Chairman Devang Dani said the reservation would be implemented in all future recruitment advertisements issued by the civic body.“The Standing Committee has approved 33 per cent reservation for women in forthco…
Gandhinagar, Feb 11 (IANS) Preparations have gathered pace at the Gujarat Secretariat ahead of the state Assembly’s Budget Session, which will commence on February 16 with the Governor’s address.The first day of the session will begin with Governor Acharya Devvrat’s speech, followed by obituary references in the House. The state Budget is scheduled to be presented on February 17.Officials said key legislative business and financial proposals will be taken up during the session.In the run-up to t…
Gandhinagar, Feb 11 (IANS) The Gujarat government will procure gram and mustard from farmers at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the 2026–27 season, with online registration for eligible cultivators scheduled from February 13 to March 5, state Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani said on Wednesday.Vaghani said the decision had been taken under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to ensure that farmers receive remunerative prices for their produce along with financial protection.The …
Junagadh, Feb 10 (IANS) The annual Mahashivratri Fair at Bhavnath, located in the foothills of Girnar in Gujarat’s Junagadh, will begin formally on Wednesday with the traditional hoisting of the flag at the Bhavnath temple, officials said on Tuesday. The five-day religious event, which draws thousands of devotees, sadhus and tourists each year, will be held amid extensive administrative arrangements aimed at ensuring orderly conduct and adequate facilities for pilgrims.The fair is a significant …
Gandhinagar, Feb 9 (IANS) The Gujarat government, on Monday, signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for mutual cooperation with Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited, a subsidiary of SpaceX, marking a significant step towards strengthening digital connectivity across remote and underserved regions of the state. The LoI was exchanged at a ceremony in Gandhinagar in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.The initiative is said to be aligned wit…
Gandhinagar, Feb 7 (IANS) Gujarat’s National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets, who represented the state at the 77th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, were honoured by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at an ‘At Home Ceremony’ held at Lok Bhavan in Gandhinagar on Saturday. The Gujarat NCC Republic Day Contingent returned on January 30 after participating in the camp.During the camp, the cadets took part in national-level events, including the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, the Guard of Honour,…
Ahmedabad, Jan 30 (IANS) When local artisans and craftsmen receive encouragement along with access to wider markets for selling their products, the true spirit of ‘Vocal for Local’ and Swadeshi is realised. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Gujarat government is making consistent efforts to strengthen local craftsmanship through various initiatives of the Cottage and Rural Industries Department. Organisations such as the Gujarat State Handloom and Handicraft Develop…