Morbi (Gujarat), May 25 (IANS) A plantation drive that saw one million saplings planted in just 37 days has transformed barren land along the Machhu Dam in Gujarat’s Morbi district into a dense green cover.The project, named ‘Namo Van’, was developed on 1,200 bighas of land owned by a Trust near Machhu Dam (2) in Morbi district during 2025. The forest cover was inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on September 17 last year, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday.Le…
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Gandhinagar, May 25 (IANS) Gujarat recorded crime rates significantly below the national average in several major categories in 2024, including offences against women, violent crimes and property-related offences, according to the latest “Crime in India – 2024” report released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).The report showed Gujarat’s overall crime rate at 227.7 against the national average of 252.3, placing the state 12th among the country’s 36 states and union territories….
Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani admitted his side failed to seize some key moments throughout their IPL 2026 campaign, which ultimately cost them a playoffs berth for the fifth successive year. DC ended the season on a high through a consolation 40-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. “I think it’s more the case about winning the moments. There were many games that I genuinely felt that there’s a time in the game that the game could go either way…
Srinagar, May 25 (IANS) While large parts of India continue to reel under severe heatwave conditions, tourists visiting Kashmir are enjoying the Valley’s cool and refreshing weather. Visitors in Srinagar and other popular destinations described the pleasant climate as a welcome escape from the soaring temperatures being experienced in several states across the country. Tourists from different parts of India said the comfortable weather, scenic beauty, and warm hospitality of locals have made t…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) As fuel prices saw their fourth increase this month due to the continuing West Asia crisis, the states with the lowest fuel prices remain predominantly in the BJP-ruled regions, including Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Goa, and Assam. Conversely, the states with the highest fuel prices are primarily the Congress-ruled and the INDIA bloc southern regions, namely Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, which impose the highest VAT rates in the nation.For exa…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Assuring tribals that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will not infringe upon their rights, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that the government is committed to protecting forests, which are like fortresses that guard tribals’ culture and livelihood. Speaking at the “Janjati Sanskritik Samagam” (Tribal Cultural Conclave) at the historic Red Fort grounds, HM Shah described the Modi government as a tribal-friendly dispensation and asked people to guard agains…
Gandhinagar, May 24 (IANS) Digvijaysinh Gohil, an importer of mangoes in England, said that whenever boxes of Kesar and Hapus mangoes packed from Gujarat are unloaded at London’s Heathrow Airport, it fills the entire cargo area with the aroma, making him proud of his identity. However, he is not alone in feeling such pride. Those living across the seven seas have a strong liking for Gujarat’s Kesar mangoes and Maharashtra’s Hapus varieties.Though mangoes from South American nations like Brazil a…
Ahmedabad, May 24 (IANS) A total of 44 inmates lodged in different prisons across Gujarat successfully passed the Class 10 and Class 12 of Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) examinations. Among them, 22 inmates passed the Class 10 examination, while another 22 cleared the Class 12 examination due to the hard work, guidance, and humane approach of Office of Gujarat Prisons and Correctional Administration.Speaking on the occasion, Gujarat Police Chief KLN Rao said, “Thro…
Gandhinagar, May 24 (IANS) Gujarat is advancing towards environmentally friendly and sustainable development through the modernisation of its road infrastructure. To add strength to the state’s green corridors, the state government is set to undertake Rs 1,147 crores project, for the construction of climate-resilient roads using modern technology. Work on 20 roads across various districts of the state will begin using green technology, with old road materials being reused to reduce costs and pro…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) ‘Donate Life’ founder Nilesh Mandlewala and haemophilia survivor Dr Suresh Hanagavadi have appealed for organ donation of brain-dead patients and reservation in jobs for those affected with haemophilia, respectively.Both of them will be presented the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu during a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.The Padma Shri awardees expressed gratitude to the Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for the recognition…