Surat, Jan 31 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Saturday that, in the month of January, Gujarat has recorded development works worth more than Rs 4,870 crore undertaken across the state.He described the momentum as a reflection of the government’s commitment to time-bound governance and improved ease of living.Addressing a programme in Surat, Patel inaugurated development works worth Rs 173.78 crore by the Surat Municipal Corporation and laid the foundation stones for further pr…
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Ranchi, Jan 31 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Hawaldar working in the Defence Land Unit, Ranchi, and a private person while accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 from the complainant for allowing construction on a plot “belonging to the Army”, an official said on Saturday. The CBI registered the case on Friday against accused Hawaldar Mukesh Kumar Rai, based on a complaint alleging that he demanded a bribe of Rs 5 lakh from the complainant to allow him to resume/…
Gandhinagar, Jan 31 (IANS) Gujarat has received a total of 1,470,125 applications during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls carried out, according to data released by the state election authorities. The revision exercise was conducted as per the directions of the Election Commission of India to ensure accuracy and inclusiveness of the voter list.The SIR campaign commenced across Gujarat on October 27 last year following which the enumeration process was completed and the…
Bengaluru, Jan 31 (IANS) The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for the resignation of Home Minister G. Parameshwara, alleging that the police have failed to address the drug problem. BJP spokesperson M.G. Mahesh told the media that it is unfortunate that Karnataka, especially Mysuru and Bengaluru, is becoming a center for drug activity.He demanded the immediate resignation of Home Minister G. Parameshwara and called for the suspension of the Mysuru Police Commissioner…
Bengaluru, Jan 31 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday said the state police had informed him that no narcotic substances were recovered during the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) raids in Mysuru, adding that he would verify the facts in light of the NCB’s claims.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said he was surprised by the NCB’s press statement, which claimed seizures in Karnataka. “Seizures in other states are a different matter. I was in Mysuru on Fr…
Ahmedabad, Jan 31 (IANS) A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Ahmedabad sentenced three private individuals to three years’ imprisonment each for fraudulently availing excise duty rebate amounting to more than Rs 1.18 crore, an official statement said on Saturday.The court convicted Samir Fateh Mohammad Immamudin, who remains absconding, Tejas Desai, and Amit Gupta, and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on each of them on Friday.According to CBI, convictions relate to the submiss…
Surat, Jan 29 (IANS) Textile traders in Gujarat’s Surat are expecting a major boost to business following the announcement of an indefinite strike by Bangladesh’s textile mills beginning from February 1 this year. The strike has been called by the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) in protest against the duty-free import of low-cost yarn from India, which has severely affected Bangladesh’s domestic textile industry.According to industry sources, the influx of cheaper Indian yarn has mad…
Gandhinagar, Jan 29 (IANS) Surat has taken a significant step towards becoming a zero-waste city, emerging as a national model for sustainable management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste and achieving 100 per cent recycling of construction waste and measurable reductions in carbon emissions.Traditionally known for its diamond and textile industries, Surat is now being recognised for its environmental initiatives.During the state government’s declared Urban Development Year, the S…
Ahmedabad, Jan 27 (IANS) The signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union has triggered a wave of optimism among textile traders in Surat, one of India’s largest textile hubs. The agreement, finalised on Tuesday, is expected to significantly boost exports by providing Indian textile products with improved access to markets across 27 European countries. Industry representatives said the FTA would allow Surat-based traders to sell their products in Europe at mor…
Ahmedabad, Jan 27 (IANS) Ahmedabad’s Special Operations Group (SOG) Crime Branch has arrested an Indian national who had earlier been jailed in Nepal in connection with an international narcotics case and later escaped during a prison break amid widespread protests, police said on Tuesday. The accused has been identified as Dharmesh Chunara, a resident of Ahmedabad.According to officials, Chunara was apprehended following an intelligence-led operation carried out by the SOG Crime Branch after …