Bhuj, Feb 19 (IANS) The Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP), Dr K.L.N. Rao, is scheduled to commence a two-day visit to the border regions of Kutch district on February 21-22 to assess the security measures in place for villages located near the India-Pakistan international border, as well as along the district’s extensive coastline, said officials on Thursday.Dr Rao is scheduled to preside over a high‑level crime conference in Bhuj, which will include senior representatives from the Indi…
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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, Jan 26 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its organisational preparations in Gujarat ahead of the forthcoming local body elections by announcing new district- and city-level leadership teams for Dahod, Anand, and Junagadh city. The appointments, announced on Monday, form part of a phased restructuring exercise aimed at consolidating the party’s grassroots network across the state.Party sources said the changes were made under the guidance of the BJP’s Gujarat…
Gandhinagar, Jan 1 (IANS) Gujarat rang in the New Year with a massive wellness initiative as over one lakh citizens performed Surya Namaskar and meditation at the first sunrise of 2026, marking a healthy and auspicious start to the year. The programme, organised by the Gujarat State Yoga Board, was held under the inspiring virtual presence of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and the Board’s Chairman Shishpalsinh.The “First Sunray Salutation of the New Year” campaign saw participation n…
Ahmedabad, Dec 29 (IANS) The mega musical multimedia show ‘Namotsav’, inspired by the life, ideas and nation-building journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was witnessed by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat in Ahmedabad on Monday. The grand cultural presentation was organised with the objective of taking the Prime Minister’s life philosophy, work ethic and unwavering commitment to the nation before the people. Held at Sanskardham in Ghuma at Ahmedabad, the event showcased various phases of the…
Gandhinagar, Dec 21 (IANS) A state-level celebration of World Meditation Day, along with the convocation ceremony of yoga coaches and trainers of the Gujarat State Yoga Board, will be held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, on Sunday.The event, scheduled to begin at 2.30 p.m., will witness the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Minister of State for Youth Services and Cultural Activities Dr Jayram Gamit, and the founder of Hima…