Bhupendra Patel
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Kharge's 'illiterate Gujaratis' remark at Kerala poll rally fuels row; Gujarat CM, his deputy fume
India | Apr 06, 2026, 09:57 AM ISTThe Gujarat CM alleged that the Congress party was uncomfortable over the people’s support for PM Modi, which was reflected in their statement.
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Gujarat: Panel submits final report on Uniform Civil Code, draft bill likely in ongoing session
Gujarat | Mar 17, 2026, 05:39 PM ISTThe five-member committee, led by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, was formed in February last year to study the feasibility of implementing a common civil law in Gujarat. The panel was tasked with examining various aspects of personal laws and preparing a draft framework.
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Typhoid outbreak in Gandhinagar: 3,000 water samples sent for testing, Gujarat CM reviews situation
Gujarat | Jan 07, 2026, 11:15 AM ISTGujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a high-level meeting and recommended further intensification of joint measures by the Municipal Corporation and the State Health Department to treat patients, control disease, and prevent infections in view of the typhoid outbreak in Gandhinagar.
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Gujarat CM Relief Fund helps 2,106 cancer patients with Rs 31.55 crore aid in last four years
Gujarat | Dec 16, 2025, 07:21 PM ISTThe Gujarat Chief Minister Relief Fund has provided over Rs 31.55 crore in financial assistance to 2,106 cancer patients between 2021 and 2025. Under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's leadership, the fund has strengthened access to life-saving treatment for economically weaker citizens.
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel announces Rs 10,000 crore relief package for farmers affected by rains
Gujarat | Nov 07, 2025, 08:22 PM ISTI am announcing a relief and assistance package of about Rs 10 thousand crores for the sons of the soil by the state government. In addition, the state government is also going to purchase groundnuts, moong, urad and soybeans worth more than Rs 15,000 crores, CM Bhupendra Patel said.
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Who is Harsh Sanghavi? Know all about Gujarat's youngest home minister who rose to become Deputy CM
Gujarat | Oct 17, 2025, 01:23 PM ISTHarsh Sanghavi is now the sixth individual to hold the position of deputy chief minister in Gujarat. The first to serve in this role was Congress leader Chimanbhai Patel, who held the office from March 1972 to July 1973.
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Gujarat Cabinet reshuffle highlights: Rivaba Jadeja among 25 ministers; six faces retained
Gujarat | Oct 17, 2025, 01:45 PM ISTEarlier today, the Chief Minister held a meeting with Governor Acharya Devvrat at Rajbhavan. The meeting was part of the formal process ahead of the cabinet expansion.
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All 16 Gujarat ministers, except CM Bhupendra Patel, resign ahead of Cabinet expansion today
Gujarat | Oct 17, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTGujarat cabinet expansion: The present Gujarat cabinet comprises 17 ministers, including CM Patel. Eight are cabinet-rank ministers, while as many others are Ministers of State (MoS).
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Bhupendra Patel completes 4 years as Gujarat chief minister, hails state as India's 'growth engine'
Gujarat | Sep 13, 2025, 09:14 PM ISTOn the occasion, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of making Gujarat the "growth engine" of India, his government has worked tirelessly to extend the benefits of development to every citizen.
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Gujarat bridge collapse: Govt suspends four engineers, 17 bodies recovered, search on for 3 missing
Gujarat | Jul 10, 2025, 11:27 PM ISTSeventeen people have died in the Mahisagar river bridge collapse in Gujarat’s Vadodara district, with search operations ongoing for three missing persons. The four-decade-old bridge, connecting Anand and Vadodara, collapsed early Wednesday, sending vehicles into the river.
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launches new policy to promote global capability centres
Gujarat | Feb 11, 2025, 06:36 PM ISTGujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launches a new policy to attract Rs 10,000 crore investment and establish the state as a hub for Global Capability Centres, aiming to generate 50,000 jobs over five years.
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UCC: Gujarat forms panel to prepare draft for Uniform Civil Code in big move
Gujarat | Feb 04, 2025, 12:57 PM ISTGujarat CM Bhupendra Patel has set up a five-member panel, chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai, to draft the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state. The committee will submit its report in 45 days, after which the Gujarat government will decide on UCC implementation.
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Amit Shah inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 241 crore in Gujarat's Mansa
Gujarat | Jan 15, 2025, 06:48 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated several developmental projects, including Mansa Circuit House, Badarpura check dam, and others. He also laid foundation stones for multiple projects, including a barrage on the Sabarmati River.
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Gujarat CM inaugurates Ahmedabad international flower show 2025 at Sabarmati riverfront
Gujarat | Jan 03, 2025, 02:53 PM ISTIn line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's suggestions during his visit last year, the flower show has incorporated public participation, with both corporate and government entities partnering in the event.
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Gujarat to get 34th district, Cabinet announces to carve out Vav-Tharad from Banaskantha
Gujarat | Jan 01, 2025, 07:46 PM ISTThe Cabinet meeting of the Gujarat government was held on Wednesday and was chaired by CM Bhupendra Patel. During the meeting, the key decision of the formation of the new district was approved.
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Gujarat Maritime Board Introduces 'Gujarat Inland Vessels Rules, 2024' to ensure boating safety
Gujarat | Dec 12, 2024, 10:03 PM ISTGujarat: Furthermore, obtaining a permit from the District Magistrate or Municipal Commissioner is compulsory to operate the boat. It is important to note that owners must complete the registration process in the prescribed form as outlined in the rules.
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Heavy rains lash Gujarat: Seven dead, hundreds evacuated from flooded low-lying areas
Gujarat | Aug 27, 2024, 02:22 PM ISTHeavy rains in Gujarat have caused severe flooding, resulting in seven deaths and hundreds missing persons in the state. The state govt has evacuated hundreds of residents from low-lying areas and is on high alert as more rains are expected. IMD has issued warnings for several districts.
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Gujarat rains: Home Minister Amit Shah speaks with CM Bhupesh Patel as flood threat looms large
Gujarat | Aug 26, 2024, 10:40 AM ISTThe IMD has issued a red alert for Gujarat as rains continue to lash the state. Meanwhile, districts like Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and Panchmahal are mostly affected. The water level in the rivers is also rising.
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Gujarat to establish GRIT think-tank on Niti Aayog model: CM Bhupendra Patel
Gujarat | Jul 27, 2024, 04:59 PM ISTGujarat CM Bhupendra Patel announced the establishment of GRIT, a think-tank modelled after NITI Aayog, to drive state development. Presenting the 'Gujarat@2047 Roadmap,' Patel emphasised improving quality of life and economic growth.
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Gujarat hikes dearness allowance by 4 per cent, to be effective from January 1, 2024
Gujarat | Jul 04, 2024, 10:20 PM ISTGujarat has hiked the dearness allowance for the state government employees who are covered in the seventh pay commission. The hike will be effective from January 1, 2024.