Gandhinagar, July 13 (IANS) Gujarat has trained over 4,000 young volunteers under the first phase of the ‘Yuva Aapda Mitra’ Scheme, moving towards its target of creating a trained community-based disaster response force across 17 districts, with women expected to account for half of all participants.According to the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA), the scheme aims to strengthen the state’s capacity to respond to natural and human-made disasters by preparing local volunteers t…
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Gandhinagar, July 9 (IANS) Gujarat accounts for the largest share of India’s installed renewable energy capacity, contributing 17.82 per cent of the national total, with the state’s cumulative renewable energy capacity reaching 50.386 GW, according to figures released on Thursday ahead of ‘Global Energy Independence Day’, observed annually on July 10. The day is marked to promote a transition from fossil fuels to cleaner and more sustainable sources of energy.India has set a target of achieving …
New Delhi/Gandhinagar, July 6 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed the Gujarat government and other concerned states to closely monitor the evolving weather situation after a depression over north interior Odisha and adjoining south Jharkhand intensified the risk of widespread heavy rainfall across central and western India.In an advisory issued by the Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response (ICR-ER) at 1 a.m. on Monday, the MHA said the depression, which had moved…
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, July 3 (IANS) Gujarat witnessed a fresh spell of monsoon activity, improving rainfall figures across regions and boosting reservoir levels, while Ahmedabad remained fully operational despite overnight showers, with no rain-related complaints reported by the city’s Monsoon Main Control Room.According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, had received 76.92 mm of rainfall as of 6 a.m. on Friday, equivalent to 8.46 per cent of the state’s average seasonal rainfall. Saurash…
Ahmedabad, July 1 (IANS) Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Wednesday announced it has surpassed 20 gigawatts (GW) of operational renewable energy capacity, becoming the first renewable energy company in India to achieve the milestone predominantly through greenfield development.The Adani Group company generates over 52 billion units of clean electricity annually, and the output represents nearly 3 per cent of India’s electricity consumption, according to a statement.“Surpassing 20 GW demons…
Ahmedabad, June 29 (IANS) The Congress on Monday claimed that a difficult drought-like situation in parts of Gujarat has left major dams in Saurashtra, Kutch and North Gujarat with only around 20 per cent of their total water storage, warning that the situation could worsen if rainfall does not improve in the coming weeks. Addressing a press briefing at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan, Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee president Amit Chavda said that the state is witnessing an “alarming” decline in rai…
Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received Guard of Honour at State House in Seychelles. Seychelles President Patrick Herminie welcomed PM Modi at State House in Seychelles and they warmly greeted each other.On Saturday, PM Modi handed over ‘Made in India’ Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) PS LESPWAR, six ambulances, 10 utility vehicles and five laser radial boats to strengthen Seychelles’ maritime surveillance and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) priorities. The handing-over c…
Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday handed over ‘Made in India’ Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) PS LESPWAR, six ambulances, 10 utility vehicles and five laser radial boats to strengthen Seychelles’ maritime surveillance and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) priorities. The handing-over ceremony took place in the presence of Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at the Seychelles Coast Guard Base in Victoria, during the first day of PM Modi’s State Visit to the archipelagic isl…
Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Kicking off his State Visit to the archipelagic island, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the Indian community’s contribution towards Seychelles’ progress.“The Indian community in Seychelles accorded a very warm welcome this evening. Their deep affection for India and enduring contribution to Seychelles’ progress are truly admirable. The Indian diaspora has long served as a vibrant bridge between our two nations, strengthening people-to-people ties and …
Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Saturday took part in a Joint Tree Plantation Ceremony under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative at the Seychelles National Botanical Garden, reinforcing the shared vision for environmental conservation and sustainable development.The two leaders planted a Coco de Mer sapling, a unique palm tree native exclusive to the Seychelles and internationally famous for producing the largest seed in the plan…