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Demolition of ‘illegal’ temple: 1,100 BJP workers resign; Congress, AAP back protesters
Nearly 1,100 BJP members who reside at Sarvoday Society and its nearby areas Monday handed over their resignation letters to Navsari district BJP president Bhuralal Shah in protest against the party's indifference towards the issue.
Wed, Aug 03, 2022
A flag business unfurls in Gujarat with corporate-govt partnership
Sanjay Sarawagi, the factory owner, says he has orders to supply one crore flags for the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign in which the Centre has identified 24 crore homes across the country that would hoist the Tricolour from August 13 to 15 to mark 75 years of Independence.
Tue, Aug 02, 2022
How Bharuch covered 100% beneficiaries under four welfare schemes
Between January and May, Surat enrolled 13,431 beneficiaries (see table) under four schemes — Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Vrudhhavasta Pension Yojana (IGRVPY), Niradhar Vrudh Sahay Yojana (NVSY), Ganga Swaroop Arthik Sahay Yojana (GSASY) and Rashtriya Kutumb Sahay Yojana (RKSY).
Mon, Aug 01, 2022
Gujarat: Surat twin towers to be the first to house offices of civic body, central & state govts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was taken through the design virtually, suggested that some of the offices of the state government and Central government also be included in the same building so that people could get their work done in a single place.
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
IIIT-Surat students protest move to incomplete campus with temporary classrooms
Students have now been posting pictures of the waterlogged construction site at Kholvad village in Kamrej taluka of Surat district — with the hashtag IIIT_in_a_shed.
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Surat Mayor, Delhi CM, and that Singapore invite: AAP joins the dots
Boghawala will be attending the Singapore Summit – the eight such World Cities meeting -- from July 31 to August 3.
Mon, Jul 25, 2022
Cotton sowing acreage high, but paddy low in Gujarat this season
Even as Union Food Minister Piyush Goyal urged farmers of the country to plant more paddy to boost rice production, farmers of Gujarat have planted this crop in 2.55 lakh hectare only so far while Cotton sowing acreage high, but paddy low in Gujarat this season cotton is on 23.11 lakh hectare.
Wed, Jul 20, 2022
ICAI CA Result 2022: Surat loom worker’s son among top 50, hopes to change family fortunes
The ICAI had in May conducted nation wide exams of CA finals. Sources said that a total of 29,348 students appeared in the exams out of which 3695 students came out with flying colours.
Sun, Jul 17, 2022
On rocky road to 2022 polls, Gujarat Cong plans afresh: think local, steer clear of party vs Modi tussle
With its strategy of taking on Modi having failed in the past, the Congress now aims to stick to local issues, take on state BJP leaders
Mon, Jul 11, 2022
Surat sales bring smiles to goat traders from Rajasthan
This year's sales are special because it comes after two years of pandemic blues when he had to face great financial difficulties.
Sun, Jul 10, 2022
In Gujarat, Covid crisis brings estranged couples together for second chance
A total of 303 cases — relating to divorce, maintenance, and guardianship of children — were resolved at a Lok Adalat in Surat; a record for a single day, family court judge R G Devdhara said.
Mon, Jul 04, 2022
Backed by self-help groups, women in Bharuch learn to stand on their feet
Small, informal self-help groups in Gujarat’s Bharuch district provide funds, training and support, empower women to start and run their own businesses.
Wed, Jun 29, 2022
SC dismisses Zakia Jafri plea: ‘Disappointed with verdict… will decide on future course after returning from Mecca’, says Zakia son
Tanveer Jafri, who resides in Surat, said he was handling the legal battle as his 82-year old mother had a hearing problem and could not stand or walk for extended periods.
Sat, Jun 25, 2022
As rebel Sena MLAs transited Surat, CR Paatil ran show from behind the scenes
Although CR Paatil was out of sight, at his behest Paresh Patel remained at the helm of the Surat scene from where Eknath Shinde’s rebellion plan was set into motion.
Fri, Jun 24, 2022
Drama in Surat: Chartered plane and 2 MLAs who ‘tried to escape’
The drama continued on Wednesday when Independent MLA from Jalgaon, Chandrakant Patil, flew to Surat to travel onward to Guwahati with four more MLAs -- two from Shiv Sena and two Independents.
Thu, Jun 23, 2022
Five more rebel Maharashtra MLAs to fly out from Surat to Guwahati
Independent MLA Chandrakant Patil landed in Surat on Wednesday morning and was expected to fly out with the rest of the MLAs, sources said.
Wed, Jun 22, 2022
Minister leads Shiv Sena revolt, ruling MVA fights for survival in Maharashtra
Caught napping, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was battling to save his government, sending aides to Surat to open lines of communication with the rebels.
Wed, Jun 22, 2022
Explained: How will Gujarat’s first multi-layer flyover help ease Surat’s traffic woes?
This three-level bridge was planned by the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) to ease the traffic at Sahara Darwaza on the city's ring road, where the textile markets are located.
Wed, Jun 22, 2022
At least 30 Shiv Sena MLAs in Surat hotel under tight police security, sources claim
By around 2 pm, Sanjay Kute, the BJP MLA from Jalgaon in Maharashtra, was seen arriving at the hotel ostensibly to initiate a dialogue with the rebel MLAs.
Tue, Jun 21, 2022
Atlanta exhibition: Textile traders from Gujarat sell goods at almost thrice the domestic price
This was the first fair in the US by the SGCCI with support from the Ministry of Textiles.
Sun, Jun 19, 2022
In Gujarat’s tribal heartland, BJP & Sangh march out of step
BJP MLA's expulsion from a temple in Dang comes at a time when a right-wing group is campaigning to delist Adivasi Christians as STs while the ruling party is reaching out to tribals.
Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Explained: PM Modi’s address in Gujarat, in the shadow of PTN project protests
PM Modi's Gujarat visit is significant because the BJP is trying to reach out to tribal voters in the region, who have been unhappy about the now-scrapped Par Tapi Narmada project.
Fri, Jun 10, 2022
Gujarat BJP old hand Vansiya’s reinduction pitch against prohibition brews heady row
Khumansinh Vansiya owns up his remarks calling for ending prohibition, saying “I have given the statement and I will stick to it and it is my personal opinion.”
Wed, Jun 08, 2022
With 95.4% pass percentage, tribal district outshines others in Gujarat Class 12 exams
Dangs, where all the students are tribals, beat other districts when the results of the Class 12 general stream examinations were announced by the Gujarat State Education Board on Saturday.
Sat, Jun 04, 2022
6 events in 3 months: Modi woos Patidars ahead of polls
The BJP leadership is doing everything it can, including bringing in a ‘Patel Chief Minister’ and a new ministry last year, to win back the Patidars who were somewhat disenchanted before the 2017 elections following the quota agitation led by Hardik Patel.
Sat, May 28, 2022