Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, March 3 (IANS) The Mayor of Milisauti Town in Romania, Vasile Carare, held talks with senior Gujarat government and municipal officials during a two-day visit to the state, focusing on smart infrastructure, e-governance and riverfront development.Carare, accompanied by his wife, is visiting India under a programme organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, which includes engagements in several states.In Gujarat, he met Ahmedabad Mayor Pratibha Jain, Municipal …
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Ahmedabad, Feb 26 (IANS) The Standing Committee of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Thursday approved a series of renewable energy and infrastructure proposals, setting the stage for officials to move towards achieving Net Zero by 2028. Addressing the media, Standing Committee Chairman Devang Dani said the Corporation currently spends around Rs 350 crore annually on electricity and has decided to scale up the use of renewable energy to cut costs and reduce dependence on conventional …
Ahmedabad, Feb 26 (IANS) Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar on Thursday inaugurated the Shilp Samagam Mela-2026 at ‘Vallabh Sadan’ on the Sabarmati Riverfront here, describing it as a celebration of self-reliance, dignity and social empowerment.The Minister informed that since 2014, nearly 100 Shilp Samagam Melas have been organised or participated in by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment to promote the products and livelihoods of marginalised arti…
Ahmedabad, Feb 21 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Saturday began the second day of his visit to Gujarat with a morning walk at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, followed by an interaction with young people and visits to key city landmarks.Accompanied by State President Jagdish Vishwakarma, Nabin walked along the Sabarmati Riverfront, one of the city’s most prominent public spaces.He later visited the Atal Bridge, a pedestrian bridge over the Sabarmati River that has become a no…
Gandhinagar, Feb 21 (IANS) On his maiden visit to Gujarat after assuming office as National President of the BJP, Nitin Nabin on Saturday paid a courtesy visit to His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj at the revered Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gandhinagar. On Friday, Nabin was accompanied by senior party leaders, including Jagdish Vishwakarma, President of BJP Gujarat; B.L. Santhosh, National General Secretary (Organisation); and Ratnakarji, BJP Gujarat Organisation Secretary. The meeting was marked …
Gandhinagar, Feb 17 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin will undertake a three-day visit to Gujarat from February 20 to 22, during which he will attend a series of organisational meetings and public engagements in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.Announcing the programme at a press conference, Gujarat BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma said this would be Nabin’s first visit to the state after assuming charge as the party’s national president.Nabin will arrive at Sardar Val…
Gandhinagar, Feb 5 (IANS) Emphasising the wider constitutional role of the legislature, Gujarat Legislative Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary on Thursday said that the Assembly is not confined to law-making or passing the budget, but is also responsible for ensuring accountability in the functioning of the government. Addressing students from Gujarat and Assam at a Youth Immersion Programme held at the Assembly Secretariat, Chaudhary said, “The Assembly is not only meant for making laws or pa…
Ahmedabad, Feb 4 (IANS) With a focus on major infrastructure, mobility, environmental sustainability, and sports facilities linked to preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Wednesday presented its Draft Budget for 2026-27 with a total outlay of Rs 17,018 crore.The draft estimates revenue expenditure at Rs 7,150 crore and capital expenditure at Rs 9,868 crore. Presenting the budget, Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani stated that no new tax…
Ahmedabad, Jan 30 (IANS) A Traditional Tribal Handicrafts, Food and Herbal Products Sales and Exhibition Fair was inaugurated at the Sabarmati Riverfront on Friday, showcasing the rich cultural heritage, crafts, and traditional knowledge of Gujarat’s tribal communities. The fair will remain open to the public until February 3. Tribal Development Minister Naresh Patel inaugurated the exhibition, which is being organised by the Gujarat Tribal Research and Training Society under the Tribal Develo…
Gandhinagar, Jan 14 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Gandhinagar kite festival on Wednesday, marking the commencement of ‘Patang Utsav 2026’ in the city.The Chief Minister extended greetings and warm wishes to the people on ‘Uttarayan’, an auspicious period in Hindu calendar symbolising the onset of longer days.On the joyous and festive occasion of Uttarayan 2026, the Chief Minister also joined the citizens in kite-flying and other festivities.The Chief Minister …