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  Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launches new policy to promote global capability centres

  Gujarat | February 11, 2025 18:36 IST

  Gujarat 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 | February 04, 2025 12:57 IST

  Gujarat 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 | January 15, 2025 18:48 IST

  Union 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 | January 03, 2025 14:53 IST

  In 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 | January 01, 2025 19:46 IST

  The 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 | December 12, 2024 22:03 IST

  Gujarat: 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 | August 27, 2024 14:22 IST

  Heavy 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 | August 26, 2024 10:40 IST

  The 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 | July 27, 2024 16:59 IST

  Gujarat 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 | July 04, 2024 22:20 IST

  Gujarat 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.

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  Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel announces to establish 51 state-run Yoga Studios this year

  Gujarat | June 21, 2024 10:05 IST

  CM Bhupendra Patel participated in the 10th International Yoga Day event at Nadabet in Banaskantha district. The event was jointly organised by the State Yog Board and the Border Security Force (BSF). He said that the State Yog Board is making efforts to popularise yoga.

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  Gujarat: Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum joins UNESCO's most beautiful museums list, CM reacts

  Gujarat | June 15, 2024 8:28 IST

  Bhuj's Smritivan Earthquake Museum has been placed at the third spot following the A4 Art Museum in China's Chengdu and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Egypt's Giza.

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  Rajkot fire: CM Patel takes stock of gaming zone, DNA samples taken for identification of victims

  Gujarat | May 26, 2024 12:42 IST

  Rajkot fire: The five-member SIT formed by the state government, to conduct a probe into the incident and submit a report within 72 hours, reached Rajkot late Saturday night and held a meeting with the local administration.

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  SIT to probe Rajkot fire, 3 including game zone owner arrested

  Gujarat | May 26, 2024 0:07 IST

  A five-member Special Investigation Team has been formed to probe the TRP gaming zone fire accident that killed at least 27 people.

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  Rajkot fire: PM Modi says 'extremely distressed, efforts underway to ensure all possible assistance'

  Gujarat | May 25, 2024 21:55 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief at the loss of lives in a fire tragedy in Gujarat's Rajkot and said the local administration is working to provide all possible assistance to those affected.

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  27, mostly students, dead after massive fire in Rajkot's game zone, CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia

  Gujarat | May 26, 2024 0:47 IST

  A massive fire broke out in the TRP Game Zone on Kalavad Road in Rajkot, Gujarat on Saturday. Two days ago, the game zone was closed following a short circuit but was opened again.

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  Gujarat: Government bulldozes 2 dargahs in Kutch, encroachment removal campaign intensifies

  Gujarat | March 12, 2024 13:33 IST

  In Gujarat, action is being taken against illegal dargahs built on government land and bulldozers are being run on them. For the past several days, shops including dargahs and madrassas built by encroachment on government land in Kutch have been removed.

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  Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel offers prayers at Ayodhya's Ram Temple with cabinet ministers | PICS

  Gujarat | March 02, 2024 16:19 IST

  Gujarat CM also thanked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for providing land for the Yatri Bhavan and the arrangements made to facilitate pilgrims visiting the holy city, particularly by the special Astha Train service from Gujarat.

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  Gujarat CM stays overnight at village, urges youth to stay away from addiction

  Gujarat | February 12, 2024 11:55 IST

  The farmers thanked the CM for sanctioning Rs 862 crore for a water supply project that will benefit 125 villages in the region. In 2019, the BJP won all the 26 Lok Sabha seats in the state.

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  Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024: PM Modi inaugurates 10th edition of mega event in Gandhinagar

  Gujarat | January 10, 2024 13:46 IST

  Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024: The event was conceptualised in 2003 under the visionary leadership of the then chief minister Modi has today evolved as one of the most reputed global forums for business collaboration, knowledge sharing and strategic partnerships for inclusive growth.