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Gujarat’s sex ratio at birth is, however, an improvement from 2019 CRS sex ratio at birth of 900.

Former HC judge Sugnya Bhatt passes away due to Covid-19

February 11, 2022 00:01 IST

Bharati confirmed to The Indian Express that her elder sister died while battling Covid-19. “Everything happened abruptly and she passed away this (Thursday) morning," Bharati said.

Bhatt ceased to be a High Court judge from January 2, 1995.

Gujarat OBC commission chairperson Sugnya Bhatt dies of Covid

February 10, 2022 12:58 IST

A family friend said, “Following weak health, Sugnyaben was admitted to a private hospital recently.”

The examination was held earlier in November 2019. (Representational)

GSSSB postpones Binsachivalay clerk exam

February 10, 2022 09:53 IST

The board issued a statement late Wednesday stating that the examination has been postponed due to “administrative reasons”. It added that the new date for the examination will be declared shortly.

The policy was launched at a formal event at a club in GIFT City, Gandhinagar by CM Bhupendra Patel (Screenshot/Twitter)

Gujarat unveils new IT policy to generate 1 lakh direct jobsSubscriber Only

February 9, 2022 09:41 IST

Having missed the IT bus twice in 1980s and 2000, Gujarat introduced a special employment generation incentive in the new policy to encourage IT and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) firms for hiring local talent.

After US-Canada border deaths, Gujarat police to sensitise people to perils of illegal immigrationSubscriber Only

February 3, 2022 19:47 IST

On Jan 19, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police discovered four frozen bodies near Emerson in Canada’s Manitoba province. They were part of an 11-member group of Indians allegedly trying to cross over to the US from Canada illegally.

Amit Shah to inaugurate wall mural on Mahatma Gandhi in Ahmedabad

January 30, 2022 02:17 IST

The Union government stated that the grand wall mural is made of 2,975 earthen cups made by 75 trained potters from across the country, It has been installed by Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC).

Gandhinagar senior fire safety officer held for ‘accepting’ Rs 5 lakh bribe

January 30, 2022 01:47 IST

A senior ACB officer said Mod had demanded Rs 5 lakh from a party for clearing the plans and issuing pre-NOC for the two buildings.

The accused, identified as Uday Chokasi, Sureshbhai Borad, Khetram Devasi and Vinkal Shah, were arrested. (Representational)

Gujarat: Man held for ‘attacking’ woman in Patan

January 28, 2022 23:08 IST

According to police, the incident happened Thursday when the woman was alone at her home and the accused, who is her neighbour, allegedly attacked her with a knife-like object.

Communal tension after 27-year-old’s death: VHP bandh uneventful in Dhandhuka; two murder suspects held

January 28, 2022 08:26 IST

According to the Dhandhuka police, Bharwad was shot dead by two unidentified bike-borne assailants as he, along with his cousin Bhaumik Boliya, was passing by the Modhwada locality of Dhandhuka town around 5:30 pm on a two-wheeler on Tuesday.

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PM: With ECI’s powers, our election process a benchmark for many countries

January 26, 2022 17:24 IST

Addressing the Page Committee members of Gujarat BJP and other party workers across the country from NaMo App, the PM also said that every constitutional body in India has always protected the dignity of the Election Commission of India.

Addressing the party workers, Narendra Modi congratulated the people of the country on the occasion of National Voters' Day. (File)

India’s election commission and its poll process a benchmark for many countries: PM

January 25, 2022 15:49 IST

PM Modi was addressing the Page Committee members of Gujarat BJP and other party workers across the country from NaMo App.

Dingucha village in Kalol, Gandhinagar where a family of four people went missing after they reached Canada. (Express Photo by Vaibhav Jha)

Canada deaths: Descriptions of missing Gujarat family match with those found frozen to deathSubscriber Only

January 24, 2022 14:21 IST

🔴 People in the village who knew the family said they had flown to Canada last Monday on visitor visas and it was their first visit abroad.

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Gujarat youths go to Canada, US as there aren’t enough opportunities here: Nitin Patel

January 24, 2022 03:32 IST

🔴 In his speech that was also live streamed on social media by Sardardham, Patel also said that when there is limitation in utilisation of one’s capacity, the youths of Gujarat are looking to the world for better opportunities.

Paatil also announced 12 members of the party's core committee.

CR Paatil rejigs BJP parliamentary board ahead of polls

January 21, 2022 20:43 IST

The board, headed by Paatil and has Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel as one of its members, is expected to make various decisions on the upcoming state elections, including the distribution of party tickets.

Former Gujarat Municipal Finance Board Chairman Dhansukh Bhanderi and Gujarat Sangeet Natak Akademi Chairman Pankaj Bhatt (R). (Photo: Twitter)

Heads of 4 state-run bodies resign hinting rejig ahead of Gujarat elections

January 21, 2022 09:49 IST

The four include Gujarat Municipal Finance Board Chairman Dhansukh Bhanderi, Gujarat Sangeet Natak Akademi Chairman Pankaj Bhatt, and President and Vice President of Corporation for the Educational and Economic Welfare of Unreserved Communities, BH Ghodasara and Vimal Upadhyay.

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Gujarat: Two-minute silence to be observed on Shaheed Diwas

January 20, 2022 08:47 IST

🔴 The release said that on January 30, sirens will be sounded from 10.59 am to 11 am after which all will have to stand on their position and observe silence for two minutes. The people should, as far as possible, stop work at their workshops, offices, factories etc.

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BJP to hold meetings at 579 mandals across state today

January 20, 2022 05:31 IST

🔴 A party release said that more than 40,000 party workers will participate in the meetings where discussions will be held to complete the page committees wherever it is not done yet.

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State to work towards getting Ramsar site recognition for important wetlands

January 18, 2022 21:09 IST

Ramsar Site tag is being awarded to wetlands of the world under an accord signed between various countries with an objective of preserving ecological character.

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Focus is on outcome, not output: CM Patel

January 18, 2022 06:25 IST

The CM was accompanied by Revenue Minister Rajendra Trivedi, Education Minister Jitu Vaghani, Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar and Chief Principal Secretary K Kailashnathan for the release of the booklet.

Vijay Suvada after joining the BJP at Shree Kamalam office in Gandhinagar on Monday. Express photo

Folk singer Suvada joins BJP 6 months after he joined AAPSubscriber Only

January 18, 2022 06:16 IST

A senior AAP leader said, “AAP leader Isudan Gadhvi had reached the residence of Suvada Saturday to have a discussion on his prospects in the party. However, today, we got to know about his decision of joining the BJP.”

Rs 1,670-cr corridor to link SoU, Shabri Dham

January 13, 2022 06:18 IST

The minister said that the decision was taken in the weekly cabinet meeting of the state government, held under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday.

Medical Cell convener Dharmendra Gajjar said that they have formed a task force of 50-70 doctors in each district and municipal corporations to provide guidance to Covid-19 patients free of cost. (Representational)

Gujarat: BJP medical cell launches helpline for Covid patients

January 12, 2022 04:01 IST

The number +919408216170 was launched in the presence of Health minister Rushikesh Patel, BJP state general secretaries Rajni Patel and Vinod Chavda, Minister of State for Health Nimisha Suthar and other senior party leaders.

The bench termed the move against the MLAs as “worse than expulsion”. (File)

Ragpicker’s murder in 2018: SC rejects bail to 2 accused, criticises Gujarat HC, state govt

January 11, 2022 23:38 IST

🔴 According to the case, 40-year-old ragpicker Mukesh Vaniya was allegedly beaten to death by five persons at a factory in Shapar village of Rajkot district on May 20, 2018, when he was collecting scrap along with his wife, Jaya, and a woman relative.

Similar retention policies are prevalent in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, and the transport department decided to adopt a similar policy in the state considering popular demand. (Representational image)

New policy by Gujarat govt: Residents can retain old number for new vehicles

January 11, 2022 03:43 IST

🔴 For retaining the old vehicle registration number, the vehicle owner will have to pay the same fees as that to get a vehicle number of choice. A person can retain the same number twice, a release from the state government said.

The party leaders said the cricket and kabaddi tournaments were being planned in the Gandhinagar that consists of total seven assembly constituencies. (Representative image)

Gandhinagar: Cricket and kabaddi tournaments postponed due to rising Covid cases

January 8, 2022 02:23 IST

Harshad Patel, BJP incharge of Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, said, “At present, the tournaments stand postponed because of the rising number of Covid cases. We can't do it right now. It will be held at such time when the Corona guidelines are not affected.”