Gandhinagar, March 25 (IANS) A meeting of the Gujarat unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Core Committee was held on Wednesday at the official residence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The meeting was attended by senior party leaders and Ministers, including Rushikesh Patel, Jitu Vaghani and State BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma.The closed‑door meeting came a day after the State Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, making the state the second in the country afte…
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Mehsana (Gujarat), March 22 (IANS) Gujarat has seen development works worth around Rs 2,500 crore inaugurated or initiated over the past three days, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Sunday, as he announced and launched projects worth over Rs 938 crore in Mehsana district.At the ‘Mahimavant Mehsana’ programme in Visnagar, Patel carried out foundation-laying for works exceeding Rs 630 crore, performed ground-breaking for projects worth over Rs 168 crore, and inaugurated completed works v…
Gandhinagar, March 18 (IANS) The Gujarat unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced the constitution of a state-level core group, the Pradesh Sankalan Samiti, as part of its preparations for the forthcoming local self-government elections. The committee was announced by State BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma following consultations with the party’s national leadership and advisory board.Its members include Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Vishwakarma, Union Minister C. R. …
Gandhinagar, March 13 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Friday announced that restaurants, hotels, educational institutions, and social-religious organisations located in areas with existing city gas pipeline networks will now be able to obtain new PNG (piped natural gas) connections immediately upon request.The decision was taken at a high-level review meeting on the status of PNG and petroleum products in the state, chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.“The Chief Minister has approved th…
Gandhinagar, March 11 (IANS) The Gujarat government has formed a high-level committee to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies in response to disruptions in global energy markets caused by conflicts in West Asia, Spokesperson Minister Jitu Vaghani announced on Wednesday.The committee, headed by Chief Secretary M.K. Das, will monitor LNG availability and coordinate with central authorities to ensure households continue to receive uninterrupted gas supplies.“The panel, guided by Chief Mini…
Surat, March 4 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi celebrated Holi with elderly residents at an old age home in Surat, spending time with them, applying colours and seeking their blessings.Describing the visit as more than a formal engagement, Sanghavi said the celebration was an emotional moment for him.“Today is the sacred occasion of Holi. I extend my heartfelt greetings to all the citizens of my state,” he said.“On this festival, families come together and joyfully appl…
Gandhinagar, Feb 27 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Friday inaugurated an exhibition of natural farming produce at the Gujarat Legislative Assembly complex, aimed at promoting awareness among farmers and the wider public about chemical-free agriculture.A total of nine stalls showcasing natural farming products were set up within the Assembly premises.The exhibition was organised with the objective of encouraging farmers to adopt natural farming practices and to highlight the range and…
Gandhinagar/New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Energy and Panchayat Minister Rushikesh Patel has described the protest by Congress workers at the international-level AI Summit as “shameful for the country,” while addressing the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on the first day of the general discussion on the 2026-27 state budget. Patel said internal matters should not be presented on foreign platforms. “Just as internal family disputes are not shown to guests, the country’s internal issues shou…
Gandhinagar, Feb 24 (IANS) Works worth Rs 246 crore have been approved for 148 kilometres of roads in Danta taluka of Banaskantha district over the past three years, the Gujarat Legislative Assembly was informed on Tuesday. Providing details of the Roads and Buildings Department in the House, Minister Rushikesh Patel said the approvals were part of the state government’s efforts to strengthen road connectivity in remote regions.He stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupen…
Gandhinagar, Feb 17 (IANS) Two major infrastructure projects in Gujarat are set to improve connectivity and ease of transport for over 1.74 lakh citizens, the state government told the Assembly on Tuesday. The widening of an 8.61-kilometre main road connecting 10 villages across Surat and Tapi districts has already begun to benefit an estimated 33,000 residents.The project, undertaken at a cost of Rs 9.30 crore, links Miyapur, Shekhpur, Mudat, Vadiya, Andhatri, and Dungri in Mahuva taluka of Sur…