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The Governor also remembered leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Ravishankar Maharaj and Indulal Yagnik. (File)

People of Gujarat expressed their faith in govt: Governor

December 21, 2022 03:39 IST

The Governor also said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, his government is committed to take Gujarat to new heights while following the development path paved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Gujarat: Bill to regularise unauthorised real-estate constructions passedSubscriber Only

December 20, 2022 23:23 IST

In the first session of the newly elected 15th Gujarat Assembly, a legislation to regularise all unauthorised real-estate constructions across Gujarat was passed unanimously, Tuesday. While ruling BJP defended the legislation saying it was meant for common man, the opposition Congress first criticised the “unauthorised constructions” calling it as a “nexus between real-estate developers and […]

The AAP MLA who was given three minutes to speak by Speaker Shankar Chaudhary also hit out against the government on the issue of drinking water. (Representational/File)

Schools with one teacher, X-ray machine from 1986: Gujarat AAP MLA Vasava lists Dediapada woesSubscriber Only

December 21, 2022 16:54 IST

Talking about water for irrigation, Vasava said that families from his constituency have been rehabilitated under the Sardar Sarovar Project, Kadana dam and Ukai dam projects.

Modhwadia later told The Indian Express that the issue of appointing a leader for the Congress in the House was an internal issue of the party and the Speaker could have easily held a meeting of the Business Advisory Council. (file)

Cong MLAs walk out as Speaker rejects demand for extended discussion on Governor speech

December 21, 2022 03:40 IST

Congress leader Arjun Modhwadia told the House that a minimum of three days should be allocated to discuss the Governor's address which was delivered earlier at 12 noon.

In October, the High Court had said that the state government’s efforts in tackling the stray cattle menace have largely remained on paper with no actions fructifying on the ground. (File/Representational)

‘Do something’: Gujarat HC pulls up state over stray cattle menace

December 20, 2022 13:05 IST

Submitting that the state is considering suggestions put forth by the petitioner, Advocate General Kamal Trivedi responded by saying, “We have tried to plug all the loopholes.”

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Shankar Chaudhary elected Speaker of 15th Assembly; Jetha Ahir is deputy

December 21, 2022 03:39 IST

Name of Chaudhary as Speaker was proposed by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and seconded by senior minister Rushikesh Patel.

The oath ceremony began with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel followed by former Speakers Ramanlal Vora and Ganpat Vasva.(Twitter/@airnewsalerts)

15th Gujarat Assembly MLAs sworn in; Speaker, Deputy Speaker election todaySubscriber Only

December 20, 2022 03:41 IST

The swearing-in was done a day before the Assembly meets for its first session Tuesday when the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are likely to be elected.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during a meeting, in Ahmedabad, Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Gujarat’s bid to host Olympics 2036: Shah reviews preparations

December 16, 2022 22:30 IST

Shah provided guidance to the state government officials on creating sports infrastructure in tune with international standards at places identified for the world sporting event that Gujarat is planning to host.

The minor, police said, has been admitted to a hospital and was in a stable condition. Police have registered an FIR against the accused under section 376AB and 363 of IPC and Section 6 of POCSO Act at Dugri police station.

POCSO convict who jumped parole a year ago held from Odisha

December 16, 2022 20:52 IST

As per an order of the Gujarat High Court, he was granted a 14 days parole from September 10 to September 25, 2021.

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Gujarat Assembly Chaudhary, Bharwad named BJP’s Speaker, Deputy Speaker candidates

December 16, 2022 01:41 IST

The election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker is scheduled on December 20, a day after the new Assembly convenes on December 19.

Governor Acharya Devvrat has appointed senior BJP legislator from Manjalpur of Vadodara city Yogesh Patel as Protem Speaker. (Express photo by Bhupendra Rana)

First session of 15th Gujarat Assembly from December 19; Yogesh Patel is Protem Speaker

December 14, 2022 18:11 IST

Speaker to be elected on December 20; Bill on regularisation of unauthorised structures in urban areas will be presented during the session.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel offers prayers before Simandhar Swami while taking charge in his office. Express

CM Bhupendra Patel, Council of Ministers assume office in Gujarat

December 14, 2022 03:05 IST

According to an official release, Patel took charge of his office at Swarnim Sankul-1 at the New Secretariat complex while offering floral tributes to idols of Simandhar Swami and Dada Bhagwan. The ministers of Patel’s cabinet also were present as he took charge.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and newly sworn-in Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Monday. (Express Photo by Nirmal Harindran)

Bhupendra Patel is Gujarat CM again, 16 ministers take oath along with himSubscriber Only

December 13, 2022 04:15 IST

Along with Patel, 16 others were sworn in to the Council of Ministers in a ceremony that was also attended by Union Ministers led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states, including UP’s Yogi Adityanath and MP’s Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and national-level leaders of the party.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chairs first cabinet meeting with the newly sworn-in ministers, in Gandhinagar, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Council of ministers reduced by one-fourth; 15 from previous govt droppedSubscriber Only

December 13, 2022 03:19 IST

While there were 24 ministers in the previous regime under Patel that lasted for 15 months, the new one has only 17.

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BSF apprehends 3 Pak fishermen in Kutch

December 13, 2022 03:24 IST

The apprehended fishermen have been identified as Ali Asgar (25), Jaan Mohammad (27) and Bilalbal Khamiso (22) — all residents of zero point in Pakistan.

Gujarat Chief Minister-designate Bhupendra Patel during a meeting of newly-elected BJP MLAs, at BJP headquarters 'Kamalam' in Gandhinagar, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Gujarat BJP President CR Paatil and senior party leader BS Yediyurappa are also seen. (PTI Photo)

Bhupendra Patel to be sworn in as Gujarat CM today; Modi, Shah to attendSubscriber Only

December 12, 2022 11:42 IST

Patel will be administered oath as the 18th chief minister of Gujarat by Governor Acharya Devvrat at the ceremony to be held at the Helipad Ground inside the new secretariat complex in Gandhinagar. The new council of ministers will also be sworn-in at the function.

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Gujarat This Week: Play by Mallika Sarabhai, film screenings and lots more

December 10, 2022 11:07 IST

You can also enjoy Indian classical music at Shreyas Foundation and explore the evolution of cities at the books on display at Arthshila Ahmedabad in Gujarat this week.

CR Paatil is considered the brain behind several changes in BJP’s Gujarat unit. (Express Photo by Nirmal Harindran)

Key to BJP’s Gujarat success, Paatil headed for bigger thingsSubscriber Only

December 10, 2022 01:03 IST

BJP functionaries that spoke to The Indian Express said they believed that the party high command will certainly be giving Paatil "a bigger role, most probably at the national level”.

BJP workers wearing orange caps and scarves thronged the party office. Party members were seen dancing to various party songs centred around Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and also chanting 'Modi, Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki jai. A band of guitarists also performed at the party office. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

Gujarat results 2022: Celebrations begin at BJP headquarters in Gujarat, Modi flavour reignsSubscriber Only

December 8, 2022 12:18 IST

Many senior party leaders were already at the party headquarters in Gandhinagar and Gujarat party president C R Paatil and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel were expected to reach the office around 2 pm.

Security personnel outside an EVM strong room in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. (Express photyo by Nirmal Harindran)

At 64.33%, Gujarat records lowest turnout in 10 yearsSubscriber Only

December 7, 2022 05:17 IST

The final turnout figures published by the Election Commission on Tuesday for Phase 2 of the Assembly elections saw a turnout of 65.3 per cent.

The turnout for the second phase, however, was higher than that of the first phase (63.14 per cent) of polls held on December 1. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

Gujarat Assembly polls Phase 2: At 64.65%, voter turnout lower than 2017 figures

December 6, 2022 14:11 IST

Among the 93 seats which went to polls in the second phase, The highest polling of 85.2 per cent was registered at Tharad in Banaskantha district while the lowest polling of 50.15 per cent was recorded at Garbada in Dahod.

Confirming the complaint registered, Parghi told The Indian Express that it was Kharadi and his associates who had hit the BJP team's vehicle and attacked them. (Representational/File)

Cross-complaints by Cong, BJP candidates, denials mark polling day in Danta

December 6, 2022 00:39 IST

Late Sunday night, a number of Congress leaders such as Jignesh Mevani, Pavan Khera and Jagdish Thakor had alleged that Kharadi was attacked by the BJP candidate and his associates in the constituency. They also added that Kharadi had gone missing.

Kanti Kharadi, Congress MLA from Danta

Gujarat Congress MLA gets injured in an incident

December 5, 2022 07:29 IST

Danta is a seat reserved for Scheduled Tribe communities. Kharadi is seeking reelection from the seat as a Congress candidate. Against him, BJP has fielded Latubhai Parghi.

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Modi to hold Pushpanjali Yatra in Ahmedabad today

December 1, 2022 06:48 IST

Ahead of the roadshow, Modi will also address three public meetings — in Kalol of Panchmahals, Bodeli of Chhotaudepur and Himmatnagar of Sabarkantha district.

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While Opp sheds crocodile tears, Modi made Murmu first tribal woman President: JP Nadda

November 30, 2022 04:25 IST

JP Nadda also highlighted it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who made Droupadi Murmu the first tribal woman President of India.

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