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Gujarat government has also proposed to open a helpline number and a command and control centre in Gandhinagar where workers and employees can register their complaints .
GCMMF hires five plants in Rajasthan, Maharashtra to tackle excess milk supply
GCMMf has hired private plants in Rajasthan and Maharashtra to process close to 20 lakh litres of excess milk per day and convert it into milk powder.
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To use the helpline, simply save the number +91 20 2612 7394 in your phone contacts and then text the word ‘Hi' in a WhatsApp message to get started. This service will be available both in English and Marathi, a statement issued Wednesday said.
Identification of attendees at Markaz Nizamuddin: Gujarat HC seeks status report from state, centre
From the state government, the HC has sought a status report that will include details shared by the Centre with the state government and the steps taken by the Gujarat government with regard to identifying those individuals who attended the congregation.
Gujarat: 71 who attended Nizamuddin event home-quarantined
As per Gujarat Police, preliminary investigation revealed that 34 Tablighi Jamaat workers from Ahmedabad, 12 from Mehsana, 20 from Bhavnagar, 4 from Botad and 2 from Navsari attended the Markaz.
Gujarat: 10 lakh families covered on Day 1 of free ration supply
"About 10 lakh families were covered till 7.30 pm. This distribution will go on till 8 pm and if needed, we will extend the timing further," said Mohammad Shahid, Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, while talking to The Indian Express.
30 booked for ‘attacking’ police team in Ahmedabad
According to officials, a police team had arrived outside a residential society in Gomtipur area to disrupt a crowd formation, in light of the nationwide lockdown.
AMC makes details of COVID-19 positive persons public
The order to make names and details of Covid-19 positive persons public was issued by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner Vijay Nehra “in larger public interest and with a view to stop the spread of COVID-19”.
Gujarat HC seek details of Nizamuddin event attendees in Gujarat
Nizamuddin has emerged as one of COVID-19 hotspots, prompting many states to launch a massive search for the attendees.
Universities adapt to online classes, others go beyond just teaching
From online classes to online exhibition and evaluation of projects by engineering students, and from online assessments to shifting the admission process to an online platform, universities in Gujarat are taking to the internet to teach students during the lockdown.
Vadodara administration launches blood collection drive
The district collector, on Tuesday, assigned 12 vans to six blood banks in the city to facilitate travel of registered and voluntary blood donors in order to replenish depleting blood banks amid COVID-19 lockdown.
Mehsana police initiative: Send selfies, share live location every 2 hours to be appointed Police Mitra
People between 18 and 50 years of age can send their selfies and live location every two hours to an authorised WhatsApp number throughout the lockdown period till April 13, following which their data will be evaluated and they will be appointed.
Gujarat govt decides to extend crop loan repayment cycle by two months
The interest due during this delayed payment will be paid by both the Centre and the state governments, he said, adding that the move will increase the state government's burden by Rs 160 crore.
Covid-19: Gujarat govt proposes to set up control room for complaints about non-payment of wages
The government on March 21 had issued a notification asking businesses and industries in Gujarat to not lay off workers or to cut wages during the lockdown period.
Gujarat: 13 from Bhavnagar and Botad travelled for Nizamuddin meet
Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) officers confirmed about six persons, including the 70-year-old man who died on March 26, having travelled to Delhi to attend the Nizamuddin meet.
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“Although our employer has been very kind and provided us with essentials, my parents have been worried about me. They are asking me to return to our village, come what may.”
Gujarat gears up, adds Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot and Bhavnagar to hotspot list
Principal Health Secretary Jayanti Ravi said, “We took this step proactively two days ago for districts that are reporting higher numbers of cases, or showing signs of clustering.”
Migrant labourers stopped at Rajasthan border
In the initial days of lockdown, Gujarat government had made arrangements to send thousands of labourers to their native places in three phases. After that, the government announced that it will not allow any movement across the border.
Highest lockdown violations registered in Surat: Police
In the last 24 hours, police officials registered over 122 cases of violation of the Surat Police Commissioner's notification of IPC section 188 and the Epidemic Disease Act across 30 police stations in the city
Thousands throng AMC health office for interviews to medical staff post
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