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District collector Kuldeep Arya informed that they have “sought a report from the returning officer” based on the complaint. (File)

‘Municipal commissioner violated poll code’: AAP legal cell files complaint in Gandhinagar

September 26, 2021 01:00 IST

The last crucial contest before the Assembly polls in 2022, elections to the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) are scheduled on October 3.

Over the last week, Bhupendra Patel and the new ministers met many former ministers in Gujarat government to seek guidance. (Photo: Twitter/Bhupendra Patel)

One week of Bhupendra Patel as Gujarat CM: Govt hits ground running to woo votersSubscriber Only

September 25, 2021 12:51 IST

The 2000-odd Ford Motors workers at Sanand who stare at the prospect of joblessness could be an embarrassment for the Bhupendra Patel-led Gujarat government.

She is likely to be elected unopposed to the post when the Assembly meets for two days on September 27 and 28 for the monsoon session.

Nimaben Acharya set to become Gujarat Assembly’s first woman Speaker

September 24, 2021 20:37 IST

The Speaker’s post fell vacant last week after Rajendra Trivedi resigned from the post, hours before he was inducted as the Parliamentary Affairs Minister in the new Bhupendra Patel-led Gujarat government.

First executive meet of Scheduled Tribe Morcha of Gujarat BJP held

September 23, 2021 03:35 IST

CM Patel has been quoted as saying that Modi has launched a development journey of tribal community which is still going on.

Gujarat hikes financial aid for flood-hit people

September 23, 2021 03:08 IST

For damage to huts in the slums of low lying areas, the state government has announced assistance of Rs 5,900 in addition to Rs 4,100 under SDRF taking the total assistance to Rs 10,000.

Gujarat govt to fill 15,000 vacant posts in 6 months

September 22, 2021 00:17 IST

“Around 16,000 posts in eight cadres such as multipurpose health workers, Talati-cum-Mantri, gram sewak, etc, in 33 district panchayats and 251 taluka panchayats of the state are lying vacant," Brijesh Merja said.

Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel reviews urban development works

September 21, 2021 23:47 IST

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Tuesday held a meeting with top officials of Urban Development and Urban Housing Department and reviewed the works of the department, said an official release. The CM took stock of works related to basic needs like lights, water, gutter and roads in urban areas and guided the officials on the same. […]

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Gujarat governor appoints Dushyant Patel to perform duties of office of Speaker

September 21, 2021 20:30 IST

Patel, a Patidar, is a senior BJP MLA who has been on the panel of the Speaker to oversee the house proceedings in the absence of previous full-time Speaker Rajendra Trivedi.

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visits Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel. (Express)

Gujarat CM calls on Anandiben Patel, AK Patel

September 20, 2021 00:18 IST

This is the first formal meeting between the two leaders after the appointment of Bhupendra Patel as chief minister, replacing Vijay Rupani. Anandiben is on a visit of Gujarat during the weekend.

Earlier known as Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU), this university was upgraded as NFSU in October last year. (Photo: Facebook/National Forensic Sciences University)

NFSU Gandhinagar to set up 10 campuses in different statesSubscriber Only

September 19, 2021 23:13 IST

The NFSU, which is aligned with the Gujarat state Directorate of Forensic Sciences Laboratory, is India's premier laboratory for forensic sciences and technical investigation.

Bhupendra Patel took oath of office on September 13.(Twitter/Bhupendrapbjp)

Kailashnathan reappointed Chief Principal Secy to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

September 19, 2021 22:58 IST

Former CM Vijay Rupani resigned on September 11, and the next day, Bhupendra Patel was named as ruling BJP’s legislative party leader.

Russia's Investigative Committee, the agency that handles probes into major crimes, said the gunman had been identified as a student at the university.

Gujarat: Accused in farmhouse owner murder case still absconding

September 19, 2021 21:03 IST

According to police, the deceased, Pravinbhai Maniya was hosting the party for his seven friends at the farmhouse around 8.30 pm on Friday when the friends entered a verbal spat.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel (Illustration: Suvajit Dey)

Bhupendra Patel: The new Gujarat chief

September 20, 2021 19:19 IST

In a dramatic turn of events, BJP replaced its Gujarat CM with a first-time MLA last week. Ritu Sharma & Parimal Dabhi on Bhupendra Patel’s dizzying rise — from a young man who sold firecrackers, to the owner of a construction firm and corporator, to the 17th Chief Minister of Gujarat

The FIR filed at Sector 7 police station in Gandhinagar booked the accused under Indian Penal Code section 302 for murder and Arms Act section 25.

Gujarat: Farmhouse owner shot dead at party he was hosting, say police

September 18, 2021 21:40 IST

According to police, the deceased Pravinbhai Maniya had a valid liquor licence and was hosting a party for his seven friends at his farmhouse.

Police said the deaths occurred one month after Bhavesh’s wife Manisha committed suicide by consuming poison.

Month after wife took own life, Gandhinagar man kills self, two daughters

September 18, 2021 01:00 IST

The victims have been identified as Bhavesh Kumar Prajapati and his daughters Hansy (5) and Pansy (3).

Bhupendra Patel shows a victory sign during a meeting at BJP Gujarat state office in Gandhinagar. (AP Photo: Ajit Solanki)

Day 2: Ripples settle, BJP leaders hail Modi’s ‘bold, strong’ moveSubscriber Only

September 17, 2021 14:17 IST

Senior BJP leaders cited this to hail Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “bold experiment” in his home state, and another example of him as a "strong leader".

The 24 ministers sworn in to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel's cabinet Thursday. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

Construction, textile, diamond businessmen among ministers in Bhupendra Patel’s new CabinetSubscriber Only

September 17, 2021 08:20 IST

Of the 24 ministers sworn-in at an elaborate event held at Raj Bhavan, 46 per cent of them are connected with some business or trading activity.

Gujarat's new Cabinet Ministers take oath at the Raj Bhawan in Gandhinagar on Thursday. (Express Photo: Nirmal Harindran)

After CM change, all-new ministry for Gujarat; 7 OBCs, 7 Patidars inSubscriber Only

September 17, 2021 01:16 IST

In the shake-up involving balancing of caste and regional representation, and induction of younger leaders, those dropped included powerful Deputy CM Nitin Patel.

Rajendra Trivedi is the MLA from Raopura in Vadodara. (File Photo)

Gujarat Speaker Rajendra Trivedi resigns hours before swearing-in of new CabinetSubscriber Only

September 16, 2021 11:53 IST

Trivedi, 65, had assumed office as the Speaker on February 19, 2018, taking over charge from Ramanlal Vora.

New Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel (second from right) is greeted by outgoing CM Vijay Rupani in Gandhinagar Sunday. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

BJP battling infighting, new Gujarat Cabinet waits another daySubscriber Only

September 16, 2021 10:33 IST

Sources said that with Paatil setting strict norms for distribution of tickets in the local body elections, including that candidates who have done three terms will not be repeated, “there is fear among the current MLAs and ministers that this would be the end of their political careers”.

CM Bhupendra Patel during his visit to Jamnagar. (Express Photo)

Gujarat: 8 dead since Monday, CM Bhupendra Patel visits rain-ravaged areas in Jamnagar, Rajkot

September 15, 2021 11:28 IST

More than 9,200 persons were relocated and 144 rescued from flooded rural areas, while 724 people were rescued and 1,146 relocated in urban areas on Tuesday from Jamnagar

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as new Chief Minister of Gujarat. (Twitter/@Bhupendrapbjp)

Meeting of leaders, MLAs held: Gujarat’s new council of ministers likely to be sworn in tomorrow

September 15, 2021 00:25 IST

Party sources said that the official date for the announcement of the council of ministers and its swearing-in ceremony is not yet final, but is likely to be held on September 16.