Gandhinagar, March 5 (IANS) The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) operated more than 7,400 additional bus trips during the Holi and Dhuleti festival period, transporting around 3.14 lakh passengers across the state, officials said on Thursday.The special arrangements were made to manage the seasonal surge in travel as people returned to their hometowns or visited religious centres during the festival.Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi congratulated the officers and staff of the …
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New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Shares of Omnitech Engineering made a weak debut on the Indian stock exchanges on Thursday, listing at Rs 205 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), nearly 10 per cent below the company’s IPO price of Rs 227 per share.The precision-engineered components maker also listed at a discount on the National Stock Exchange of India, where the stock opened at Rs 202 apiece, about 11 per cent lower than its issue price.Despite the weak start, the stock witnessed buying interest so…
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, March 4 (IANS) Gujarat recorded 4,890 emergency incidents across the state during the Holi-Dhuleti festivities, compared with the normal daily trend of 4,002 cases, marking an increase of 888 emergencies or 22.20 per cent. As per the figures received till 9 p.m. on Wednesday, district-wise data shows that several parts of the state witnessed a notable rise in incidents.Ahmedabad reported 908 emergencies, up from its usual 767, for an 18.37 per cent increase.Surat …
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) A senior Democratic lawmaker, on Monday, paid tribute on the House floor to the Bera family, recognising what he described as their “multigenerational commitment to service, education, and community” and their contributions in both the US and India. Speaking on the House Floor, Congressman J. Luis Correa of California applauded the work of the Bera Family and their multigenerational commitment to service, education, and community.Correa traced the family’s journey back …
Rajkot, Feb 21 (IANS) Gujarat’s Rajkot is set to witness significant urban development projects aimed at improving the quality of life for its residents, as part of the state government’s efforts to implement the ‘Ease of Living’ vision.The projects include a new sports complex, a convention centre, modern housing, a water filter plant, and a lion safari park.The Rajkot Municipal Corporation has accelerated construction across the city, including housing, bridges, and roads.Officials said …
Gandhinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Thursday approved 23 proposals for land allocation to key state departments in a move aimed at strengthening water supply, energy, and port infrastructure across multiple districts of the state.The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, reflecting the government’s focus on accelerating infrastructure development and supporting essential public utility services.Announcing the development, government…
Gandhinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has announced an increase in bus services to accommodate passengers travelling during the Holi and Dhuleti festivals.Under Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, the corporation will operate an additional 1,300 buses, running over 7,500 trips between February 27 and March 5 this year.The extra services aim to ease the mode of transportation for citizens celebrating festivals with their families and provide special arr…
Gandhinagar, Feb 17 (IANS) The Election Commission, on Tuesday, published Gujarat’s final electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), recording 4.40 crore voters with a net addition of 5.6 lakh voters since the draft electoral roll stage. The SIR commenced across the state on October 27 last year. The SIR continued for more than three-and-a-half months and included the distribution and collection of enumeration forms, verification of entries, and disposal of claims and objecti…
Rajkot, Feb 15 (IANS) Three people were killed and another seriously injured after a car crashed into a railway bridge and split into two in Jetpur city of Rajkot district in the early hours of Sunday, police said.The accident occurred on the Jetalsar Junction railway bridge when four friends were returning from the Maha Shivratri fair at Bhavnath in Junagadh.According to the police, the driver is believed to have lost control of the vehicle while crossing the bridge.The car collided with the br…
Rajkot, Feb 13 (IANS) Students in Gujarat are being equipped with practical skills alongside academics under a state-wide initiative to promote self-reliance.Led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the programme targets students from classes 9 to 12, combining vocational training with traditional studies to prepare them for employment and entrepreneurship.At Shree Chandrasinhji Higher Secondary School in Rajpara, Kotda Sangani Taluka, Rajkot district, pupils are receiving hands-on training in 11 …