Latest Gandhinagar News & Updates

Gandhinagar, July 27 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Monday approved a series of industrial projects involving investments of more than Rs 2,999 crore under various incentive schemes, with the proposals expected to strengthen manufacturing, industrial infrastructure and employment generation across the state. The approvals were granted during a series of high-level committee meetings chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Industries Minister Harsh Sanghavi.According to the state government, the p…

Glasgow, July 26 (IANS) When Rishikanta Singh Chanambam stepped onto the weightlifting platform in Glasgow at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, he was carrying more than just a barbell. The 28-year-old was carrying years of relentless training, a journey that began in the lanes of Imphal, and the expectations of a nation looking for another weightlifting hero.On Sunday, Rishikanta delivered once again. He clinched the silver medal in the men’s 60kg event with a combined lift of 264kg, giving India it…

Gandhinagar, July 25 (IANS) More than 42,000 people have been moved to safer locations across Gujarat as authorities continue relief and rehabilitation efforts following days of heavy rainfall, while preliminary estimates indicate that 308 livestock animals have died in the recent floods. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reviewed the evolving rain situation and ongoing response measures during a late evening meeting at the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) in Gandhinagar on Saturday.He was …

Gandhinagar, July 24 (IANS) Gujarat’s flood response is entering a new phase, with rescue operations in the worst-affected parts of South Gujarat nearing completion and the state government shifting its focus to relief, restoration and preparations for fresh rainfall forecast over the coming days. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reviewed the heavy rainfall situation across the state at a high-level meeting at the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) in Gandhinagar on Friday, where officials a…

Ahmedabad/New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Gandhinagar MP Amit Shah on Friday conducted a fresh review of the heavy rain situation in Gujarat, with a particular focus on the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar region, after speaking with the Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and senior administrative officials. The review came as authorities continued efforts to deal with widespread waterlogging and disruption caused by exceptionally heavy rainfall.According to the party leaders, Union Minister …

Gandhinagar/New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Friday said he has reviewed the flood situation in Gujarat with state BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma.In a post on X, Nabin said: “Last night, I received detailed information from Gujarat BJP State President Jagdish Vishwakarma regarding the situation arising from heavy rainfall and floods in the state, as well as the relief and rescue operations underway in the affected areas.”He added: “In this hour of crisis, our hi…

Navsari/Valsad, July 24 (IANS) Indian Army flood relief columns have been deployed across flood-hit parts of Gujarat as rescue operations intensified following heavy rainfall that inundated several districts, with troops joining civil authorities in evacuating stranded residents and providing emergency assistance.Flood relief columns of the Golden Katar Division have been deployed in Valsad, Navsari, Ahmedabad city and Ahmedabad rural areas.According to the Ministry of Defence, the troops are en…

Ahmedabad, July 23 (IANS) Authorities across Gujarat expanded precautionary measures on Thursday as forecasts of continued heavy to very heavy rainfall prompted the closure of schools, colleges and anganwadis in several districts for Friday, while Valsad district ordered factories and industrial units to suspend operations amid flood-like conditions. The latest decisions come as the state continues to battle widespread flooding and intense monsoon rainfall that has already forced the evacuation …

Gandhinagar, July 23 (IANS) Gujarat’s Health Department has intensified its preparedness to prevent outbreaks of water-borne and seasonal diseases in South Gujarat as heavy rainfall continues and a red alert remains in force for Navsari, Valsad, Surat and adjoining districts. At a high-level review meeting in Gandhinagar on Thursday, State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya assessed the department’s preparedness and directed officials to strengthen micro-planning, maintain reserve medical teams a…

Gandhinagar, July 22 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Wednesday distributed financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of 115 Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) employees who contracted Covid-19 while on duty during the pandemic and later died, recognising their service as frontline public transport workers. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi handed over the cheques at a programme in Gandhinagar to the families of the deceased employees, who included drivers and cond…