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 …
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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 has strengthened its position as a national leader in economic growth, manufacturing, and technological advancement because of strategic investments and decisive fiscal management, Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia said on Friday. During the general discussion on the state budget for 2026-27, Modhwadia highlighted that Gujarat’s economic discipline, infrastructure development, and industry-focused policies are attracting talent and investment ba…
Gandhinagar, Feb 25 (IANS) Drugs weighing approximately 41,000 kg and valued at an estimated Rs 3,727 crore have been seized in Gujarat over the past two years, the Legislative Assembly was informed, as the state government detailed enforcement measures and rehabilitation initiatives under its zero-tolerance policy against narcotics.Providing the details in the Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said the government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, was moving a…
Bengaluru, Feb 24 (IANS) Cyber Crime Police Station, Central Division, Bengaluru, attached to the Karnataka State Cyber Command, conducted a raid in the city and arrested two persons on charges of running a fake call centre and luring people by claiming they would provide profits through stock market investments. The accused allegedly cheated people by operating the call centre and inducing them to transfer money online, according to a police statement issued on Tuesday.The arrested person…
Surat, Feb 24 (IANS) Look-out circulars have been issued against four members of the Gajera family in Surat, Gujarat, in connection with an alleged Rs 1,928.39 crore fraud, while investigators simultaneously probe suspected financial links between their business interests and fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi.The circulars were issued against Vasant, Chuni, Ashok and Bakul Gajera, along with their nephew Rakesh Gajera and two associates, after police teams were unable to trace them at their resi…
Gandhinagar, Feb 23 (IANS) Gujarat has 2.73 crore active Ayushman cards holders under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana–Mukhyamantri Amrutam Yojana (PMJAY-MA), with Rs 7,235.49 crore sanctioned against 27.55 lakh claims over the past two years, government told the State Assembly on Monday. Replying to a query in the House, state Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said the scheme continues to see substantial enrollment and utilisation across the state.”At present, 2.73 crore Ayushman cards ar…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Around 70 per cent of jobs in India are hosted in non‑metro India, with Tier‑3 cities alone accounting for 40 per cent of employment and Tier‑2 hubs a further 29 per cent compared with 31 per cent in Tier‑1 cities, a report said on Monday.The staffing firm Quess Corp said in the report that The BFSI & Manufacturing sectors contribute to over 45 per cent of workforce from Tier 3 towns, while retail contributes 33 per cent.These opportunities are concentrated a…
Gandhinagar, Feb 21 (IANS) Surat has emerged as a major global trade hub, recording exports of $10.55 billion (nearly Rs 95,710 crore) in the financial year 2024-25.The city, known for its diamond industry, silk sarees, and textiles, has been a key contributor to Gujarat’s export economy, which accounted for over 27 per cent of India’s total exports, valued at Rs 9.83 lakh crore during the same period.The Surat region processes around 90 per cent of the world’s diamonds, with the gems an…
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…