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…
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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…
Surat, Feb 4 (IANS) Surat’s diamond industry is set for a major revival after the United States reduced import tariffs on Indian goods from 50 per cent to 18 per cent, a decision expected to benefit lakhs of workers and boost India’s diamond and jewellery sector. The U.S. is India’s largest market for diamonds, accounting for nearly 30 per cent of total exports in the sector, valued at around USD 10 billion annually.Diamond exports alone contribute USD 7-8 billion. Last year, high tariffs …
Ahmedabad/Rajkot, Feb 3 (IANS) The recent trade deal between India and the United States has contributed to improved sentiment in domestic equity markets and renewed optimism among exporters, particularly in Gujarat, market experts and industry representatives said on Tuesday. The agreement comes amid ongoing efforts by both countries to ease trade frictions, rationalise tariffs and strengthen bilateral economic ties across key sectors.In Ahmedabad, share market expert Jitendra Vyas said t…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Karnataka, Jharkhand, Andhra, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir sealed their places in the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals after getting favourable results on the last day of their seventh round league matches. At the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal smashed an unbeaten 120 off 85 balls to steer his side to a stunning chase of 250 in just 27.5 overs against Punjab and clinch the last quarter-final spot.The left-hander, elevated to captaincy af…
Chandigarh, Jan 31 (IANS) Saurashtra defeated Chandigarh by an innings and 56 runs in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B league match at the Cricket Stadium, Sector 16, on Saturday. With this win, Saurashtra pocketed seven points and strengthened their position in the group standings. Resuming their second innings at the overnight score of 31 for no loss on day three, Chandigarh were bowled out for 261 in 64 overs. Pace-bowling all-rounder Rajangad Bawa top-scored with 55, while Shivam Bhambri (48…
Chandigarh, Jan 30 (IANS) Saurashtra rode on a stellar maiden double century from skipper Harvik Desai to take firm control of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match against Chandigarh at the Sector 16 Stadium here on Friday.Resuming at their overnight score of 167/1 Saurashtra declared their first innings at 453/3 in 106.1 overs. Desai remained unbeaten on 200 off 305 balls in a knock laced with 21 boundaries and a six, while Jay Gohil missed out on a century, falling for 98 off 111 deliveries….