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History textbooks ignored Hindu kings during Cong rule: BJP MLA
March 24, 2023 00:05 IST
The resolution was passed by a majority vote even as Congress members present in the House opposed the same.
Those associated with BJP govern 84 pc cooperative institutes, says Minister
March 24, 2023 00:02 IST
Speaking on the budgetary demands of the Cooperation department, senior Congress legislator C J Chavda said that the fundamental intention of cooperative sector is to keep politics away from it.
Did fake PMO official hold meeting on G20, asks Gujarat Congress leader
March 24, 2023 08:06 IST
Chavda supported the resolution while stating that it is a matter of pride that India has got presidency of G20. He also added that it will propel the development of tourism in the state.
Gujarat’s expenses for Shramik Annapurna meal scheme dips up 47%
March 24, 2023 04:09 IST
Under the Shramik Annapurna Yojana, hot and nutritious meals are served to construction workers at a very low price of Rs 5. It is one of the 20 welfare schemes run through the money collected under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess in the state.
Coca-Cola, Suzuki, Tata, Honda and L&T among firms flouting norms for employment of locals in Gujarat: Govt
March 24, 2023 04:09 IST
In 2022, Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Ltd at Sanand and Gillette Diversified Operations Pvt Ltd at Sanand were among the 15 firms listed by the state government for flouting employment norms.
Rs 13.15 crore spent on seaplane services lying non-operational for 2 years: Gujarat govt
March 24, 2023 04:09 IST
High operating costs and difficulties in maintaining a foreign-registered aircraft led to the suspension of seaplane services in Gujarat on April 10, 2021, stated the government in response to questions asked during Question Hour.
Man posing as PMO official in Kashmir: Why 3 others with Kiran Patel were not booked, asks Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil
March 24, 2023 02:19 IST
Gohil showed pictures of Kiran Patel and his family with top BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and J P Nadda.
Gujarat MLAs play cricket for unity; Congress opts out, AAP ‘not included’Subscriber Only
March 22, 2023 05:47 IST
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the eight-match tennis ball tournament titled—Swarnim Gujarat MLA Cricket League—at a private cricket ground near Koba Monday.
1,359 families added to BPL list in Gujarat in two years, highest in Amreli
March 22, 2023 04:54 IST
More than 31.67 lakh BPL families exist in the state as on January 31, 2023, the government told the Legislative Assembly Tuesday. In various written replies tabled by the government during Question Hour, it stated that 11 families were removed from the BPL list in 2021 and 2022.
Gujarat govt ‘formulating’ new bond policy for doctors
March 21, 2023 08:06 IST
The minister, while replying to supplementary questions on the same subject, said several doctors in the state do not serve in the rural areas as per the bond as "they have vacancies to serve in other places”.
Gujarat Assembly: Budget allocation for tribals should be hiked to Rs 45,000 cr on pro-rata basis: Cong MLA
March 21, 2023 04:11 IST
Tushar Chaudhary, a tribal MLA from Khedbrahma, was speaking in the Gujarat Assembly while participating in a budgetary demands debate related to the tribal development department.
180 hectares of forest land given to industries in 2 years, says Gujarat govt
March 21, 2023 08:07 IST
The land to Arcelor group was given in 2021 after getting final permission from the Government of India, the government stated in a written reply to a question by Congress MLA Arjun Modwadia. The government stated the land was given at a total cost of Rs 61.85 crore.
STPs run by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation among 39 served closure notices for Sabarmati pollutionSubscriber Only
March 21, 2023 04:21 IST
While 22 closures were ordered by the Forests and Environment department in 2021, 17 more were ordered in 2022.
Gujarat raises minimum daily wages by 25%, to benefit 2 crore workersSubscriber Only
March 21, 2023 04:25 IST
Labour and Employment Minister Balwantsinh Rajput made the announcement in the state Assembly under Rule 44 and said the new wages would come into effect within the next seven to ten days.
2 lakh new committees will push milk production to 330 MMT by 2034: Amit Shah
March 18, 2023 15:54 IST
The Union minister says India wouldn't have become atmanirbhar in milk but for Operation Flood launched by Verghese Kurien’s National Dairy Development Board.
Gujarat govt owes Rs 54 cr for using 34,614 GSRTC buses for events of PM, CM
March 18, 2023 00:47 IST
In a report tabled in the Gujarat Assembly last year, Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) had pointed out that the GSRTC has been booking losses since 1973-74 and had accumulated losses to the tune of Rs 3,667 crore at the end of 2017-18.
Malnutrition cases stagnate despite India doubling food production in 50 years: Member of Niti AayogSubscriber Only
March 17, 2023 03:18 IST
Professor Ramesh Chand said despite the high growth in per capita food production, burning issues like malnutrition and anaemia among women have not improved further.
Hunt for new overseas market to export milk, NITI Aayog member tells dairy industrySubscriber Only
March 17, 2023 03:18 IST
At the inaugural session of the 49th Dairy Industry Conference and Expo, NITI Aayog member Professor Ramesh Chand said that by next year India would account for 25 per cent of the world’s total milk production.
Shortage of 2,082 teachers in primary schools of 2 dists: Gujarat govtSubscriber Only
March 16, 2023 07:59 IST
Details of primary schools being run with just a single teacher and those operating without electricity were also shared during Question Hour.
Goats are like ATMs, says Gujarat minister, hails it as the best option for small farmers
March 16, 2023 07:58 IST
Reminding the House how even Mahatma Gandhi used to keep goats, the minister said, “These goats are like ATMs. They can be milked anytime and the goat breeders can provide fresh milk to customers at any time.”
Over 74,000 bicycles distributed among ST girl students: Gujarat MinisterSubscriber Only
March 16, 2023 07:58 IST
The students of Class 8 were also covered under the scheme earlier, the minister said adding that girl students of families with annual income of Rs 6 lakh or less are covered under this scheme.
2.67 lakh metric tonnes of minerals stolen (in Kutch), says MevaniSubscriber Only
March 15, 2023 23:25 IST
“When I asked what steps have been taken, the state government says no FIR or chargesheet has been filed, nor any arrests made. No person has been convicted. Only notices have been issued,” he added.
Gujarat govt modifies decision: Devotees will get chikki and mohanthal at Ambaji
March 15, 2023 05:30 IST
The decision has come after state wide protests by various groups, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), against the discontinuation of mohanthal and starting chikki as prasad at the temple from early this month.
Seven rape convicts got death penalties within 100 days in Surat, says Sanghavi
March 12, 2023 07:28 IST
Speaking on the training of women under the state government’s “Suraksha Setu” programme, Sanghavi said, “Compared to Ahmedabad, such incidents are more in Surat city."
Chikki has longer shelf life than mohanthal: Gujarat govt on Ambaji ‘prasad’ issue
March 12, 2023 09:35 IST
The government statement came amid raging controversy over the change in the offering. On Saturday, the VHP staged a dharna in Ambaji with a demand to bring back the mohanthal at Ambaji temple.
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