Vadodara, April 13 (IANS) The first phase of the Ring Road project in Vadodara, a key infrastructure initiative aimed at improving traffic flow and regional connectivity, has been completed, officials said. The 27.5-kilometre stretch has been developed at a cost of about Rs 316 crore as part of the larger 66-kilometre ring road planned around the city.The project, with an overall estimated cost of Rs 1,500 crore, is being executed in five phases by the Vadodara Urban Development Authority …
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Rajkot, April 2 (IANS) The Gujarat Congress will begin announcing candidates for the upcoming local self-government elections in phases from April 5, with more than 50 per cent of tickets to be allotted to youth, state party chief Amit Chavda said on Thursday.Addressing a press conference in Rajkot, Chavda said the process of finalising candidates was nearing completion following extensive consultations across districts.“From April 5, lists of candidates will be announced in phases. First, can…
Gandhinagar, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 38,949 newly constructed rural houses across Gujarat on March 31, in what officials describe as a significant expansion of housing access for low-income families under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin).The houses, built at an estimated cost of Rs 651 crore, have been completed across multiple districts for families who were previously houseless or living in kutcha structures.The scheme, aimed at improving rural livin…
Gandhinagar, March 19 (IANS) An unseasonal spell of rain and thunderstorms across Gujarat has prompted the state agriculture department to issue a fresh advisory, urging farmers to take immediate protective measures for standing and harvested crops, as weather conditions have become unstable over the past 24 hours. The advisory follows rainfall and hail reported in parts of Saurashtra, including Amreli and Jamnagar, on Thursday, which disrupted harvesting activity and raised concerns about cr…
Gandhinagar, March 7 (IANS) Gujarat’s major reservoirs currently hold 72.49 per cent of their total capacity, ensuring sufficient drinking water availability for the upcoming summer, according to the state’s Water Resources Department.The increase comes after consistent and heavy rainfall during this year’s monsoon, which recorded over 128 per cent of the state’s average rainfall.As of March 5, total water storage in the state’s principal reservoirs stands at 6.46 lakh million cubic feet (MCFT),…
Botad (Gujarat), Feb 27 (IANS) Gujarat’s Botad district in the Saurashtra region is steadily establishing itself as a key destination for religious tourism, attracting devotees and visitors from across India and abroad. The development follows several projects initiated by the state government under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, aimed at improving infrastructure and connectivity at the district’s key pilgrimage sites.Sarangpur’s Shri Kashtabhanjan Hanuman Temple, Paliyad’s Vihaldham, a…
Gandhinagar, Feb 25 (IANS) Memorandums of Understanding amounting to over Rs 1,500 crore have been signed for tourism infrastructure development in the Saurashtra region under Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC)-2025, Minister of State for Tourism Jayram Gamit told the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.Providing details of the agreements signed by the Tourism Department, Gamit stated that the State Government has taken significant steps to strengthen tourism and related infrastructure acr…
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 has set aside Rs 2,000 crore in this year’s state Budget to implement region-specific economic master plans for six parts of the state, Minister of State for Higher and Technical Education Trikam Chhanga said on Thursday. He said that the initiative is aimed at ensuring “holistic and balanced development” based on local needs.Reacting to the Budget, Chhanga said Economic Master Plans had been prepared for Kutch, South Gujarat, Central Gujarat…
Gandhinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA, Hemant Khava, on Thursday drove a tractor to the Gujarat Legislative Assembly to protest against the state government’s Budget for 2026–27, alleging that it discriminates against villages and farmers.Khava, who represents Jamjodhpur, reached the Assembly premises on a tractor but was stopped at the gate by police and security personnel and was not allowed to enter with the vehicle.He subsequently walked to the Assembly to attend the proce…