New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended birthday greetings to Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya and praised his efforts in enhancing sports infrastructure and ensuring the well-being of workers and youth across the country.Mandaviya was born on June 1, 1972, in a small village named Hanol in Palitana Taluka of Gujarat’s Bhavnagar. He has been serving as the 17th Minister of Labour and Employment and 19th Minister of Youth Affairs and Sport…
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New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) With the first phase of Census 2027 set to begin on Monday, more than 3.74 lakh people in Gujarat have already completed self-enumeration, as the state gears up for what officials describe as India’s first fully digital census exercise.The census, the 16th in the country’s history and the eighth since Independence, will be conducted in two phases across Gujarat and the rest of India. The previous census was carried out in 2011.Announcing the commencement of the exercise,…
Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) A man was arrested near Sabarmati Railway Station in Ahmedabad after officers of the Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of CID Crime seized 305.78 grams of suspected mephedrone, commonly known as MD, with an estimated value of Rs 9.17 lakh, officials said on Sunday. According to officials, the operation was carried out near the exit gate of Sabarmati Railway Station following specific intelligence inputs. The raid was conducted by a team from the ANTF-Ahmedabad Zone under …
Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday joined a mega toy collection programme in Ahmedabad under the “Children Will Play, Children Will Blossom” campaign, highlighting the role of toy donation in spreading empathy, sensitivity and the spirit of sharing among children. The programme was organised at Arohi Twins Bungalow in the Bopal-Ghuma area of the Ghatlodia Assembly constituency.The campaign, launched under the inspiration of Union Home and Cooperation Mi…
Gandhinagar, May 31 (IANS) More than 3.74 lakh people in Gujarat have completed self-enumeration ahead of the launch of the first phase of Census 2027 on June 1, as the state prepares to take part in what officials describe as “India’s first fully digital census exercise”.The census, the 16th in the country’s history and the eighth since Independence, will be conducted in two phases across Gujarat and the rest of India. The previous census was carried out in 2011.Announcing the commencement of t…
Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Ahmedabad Civil Hospital provided free haemophilia treatment worth more than Rs 17 crore to 669 patients during the 2025-26 financial year, Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said, describing the initiative as a reflection of the state government’s commitment to ensuring access to life-saving care for patients suffering from the rare bleeding disorder.Pansheriya said the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has undertaken a ded…
Gandhinagar, May 31 (IANS) Gujarat has recorded a 12.5 million-tonne increase in annual milk production over the past two decades, helping the state emerge as the country’s fourth-largest milk producer and placing it at the forefront of what officials describe as “White Revolution 2.0”.The figures were released ahead of World Milk Day, observed annually on June 1 to highlight the importance of milk as a source of nutrition and to recognise the contribution of the dairy sector to livelihoods and …
Gandhinagar, May 31 (IANS) Gujarat’s rising sprint star Kajal Vaja has once again demonstrated that determination, discipline, and relentless hard work can propel athletes from humble beginnings to the international podium.The 19-year-old sprinter from Chorwad village in Junagadh district played a pivotal role in India’s silver medal-winning performance in the women’s 4x100m relay at the 22nd Asian U-20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong on Sunday.Representing India alongside Bhavna (Tamil Nad…
Gandhinagar, May 31 (IANS) Around 500 Asiatic lions across the Gir landscape have undergone deworming as Gujarat’s Forest Department intensifies disease-control measures following a series of lion deaths linked to a suspected infection, Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia said after visiting affected areas on Sunday. Modhwadia conducted an on-ground review at the Jamwala Rescue Centre, the Babariya forest area and the Jasadhar Animal Care Centre, where veterinary teams are monitori…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) A vast expanse of solar panels is rapidly transforming the white salt deserts of Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch into one of the world’s biggest renewable energy hubs, a report has said.Spread across nearly 280 square miles near the India-Pakistan border, the Khavda solar park is expected to become the world’s largest solar power project by 2029.Once completed, the site will host nearly 60 million solar panels and generate 30 gigawatts of electricity — enough to power an …