Narmada, May 14 (IANS) Around 1,000 tribal households living in villages surrounding the Statue of Unity in Gujarat are being equipped with biogas plants under a government initiative aimed at promoting household energy self-reliance and reducing dependence on LPG cylinders and firewood, with 665 units already installed as the project enters its final phase.The scheme was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the National Unity Day Parade held at Ekta Nagar last year, when he stated t…
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Ekta Nagar (Gujarat), May 7 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday visited the Statue of Unity during his official tour of Gujarat, paying floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the monument. He also reviewed key tourism and development facilities at the site in Kevadia, also known as Ekta Nagar.The Chief Minister described the visit as an experience marked by a sense of pride and gratitude as he moved through the integrated tourism complex developed around the statu…
Gandhinagar, May 6 (IANS) The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) on Wednesday declared the Class 10 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination results, with the overall pass percentage rising to 83.86, up by 1.30 percentage points from last year’s 82.56 per cent.A total of 7,69,993 regular candidates registered for the examination, of whom 7,56,392 appeared and 6,34,327 qualified.Among repeater candidates, 70,934 registered and 67,404 appeared, with 22,598 pass…
Surat, March 7 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday inaugurated the Tapi-Karjan Link Pipeline lift irrigation project, based on the Ukai Reservoir, providing water to 53,750 acres across 73 tribal villages in Umarpada taluka of Surat district and Dediapada taluka of Narmada district.The scheme aims to ensure reliable irrigation for tribal farmers in these areas and boost agricultural productivity.Alongside the inauguration, the Chief Minister performed the groundbreaking cer…
Narmada, March 1 (IANS) The onset of summer has brought a burst of saffron to the forests of Narmada district in Gujarat, where palash trees are in full bloom, attracting visitors and supporting local livelihoods. As the seasonal transition leads to fading greenery and falling leaves, the palash — also known locally as khakhra — stands out with its bright orange flowers.In areas surrounding the Statue of Unity, the flowering trees have become a visual attraction for tourists, adding to the a…
Narmada/Gandhinagar, Feb 24 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday approved the construction of two new bridges in Narmada district, a move aimed at improving road connectivity for over 18,000 residents across 11 villages in the tribal region. The project has been sanctioned at a total cost of Rs 302.40 crore.The decision was taken to ensure smoother access between district and taluka headquarters, particularly for villages in the northern and southern parts of the district, in…
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate India’s first Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Public Distribution System (PDS) on Sunday at the Mahatma Mandir in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar.The initiative, undertaken by the Gujarat Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, introduces subsidy transfers through the Reserve Bank of India-authorised CBDC platform.The system has been developed by the Punjab National Bank and will provide beneficiaries with digi…
Gandhinagar, Feb 13 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate India’s first Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Public Distribution System (PDS) on Sunday at the Mahatma Mandir in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar, government officials said on Friday. The initiative, undertaken by the Gujarat Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, introduces subsidy transfers through the Reserve Bank of India-authorised CBDC platform.The system has been developed by the Punjab National Bank …