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September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate second phase of Ahmedabad Metro, Connecting Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar

Gujarat is on the verge of a major advancement in public transportation with the launch of the highly anticipated Metro Rail Extension, according to an official release. Developed by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) in partnership with the Government of Gujarat and the Government of India, this project aims to expand the metro network, connecting key locations between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. The new extension will link crucial areas such as GNLU, PDEU, Gift City, Raysan, Randesan, D...

September 16, 2024 3:34 PM

IMD issues alerts for heavy rains, cyclonic storms in Gujarat and eastern India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for the Saurashtra and Kachchh regions of Gujarat, predicting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall until August 31. A deep depression currently situated over Saurashtra and Kachchh is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm. This system, presently located 60 km northwest of Bhuj, Gujarat, is forecasted to move west-southwest and strengthen into a cyclonic storm by August 30, continuing its path away from the Indian coast over the n...

September 16, 2024 3:56 PM

Gujarat Floods: PM Modi promises central govt support to CM Patel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel of full support from the central government as the state battles severe flooding caused by continuous heavy rainfall. In a phone conversation, PM Modi inquired about the ongoing relief and rescue operations in the state. CM Patel, sharing details of the call on social media platform X, said that the Prime Minister provided guidance on protecting citizens and livestock, and promised all necessary assistance ...

September 16, 2024 4:02 PM

Devotees flock to Shiva temples across India on final Shravan Monday

On the last Monday of the holy month of Shravan, devotees across India thronged Shiva temples to offer prayers and seek blessings. In Gujarat, the historic Somnath Temple in Bilimora witnessed long queues of worshippers, including both Hindus and Muslims, who came together to seek blessings. The Somnath temple, which dates back over 1,600 years, is renowned for housing a 'Swayambhu' (self-manifested) Shivling, making it a significant religious site, especially during Shravan. Devotees from far ...

September 16, 2024 5:53 PM

IMD issues red alert for extremely heavy rainfall over Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra & Telangana

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alert for extremely heavy rainfall over Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana today (Friday). The IMD has said that isolated extremely heavy rainfall is very likely over Gujarat, Coastal and South Interior Karnataka and Coastal Andhra Pradesh today and over Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Telangana till tomorrow. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall conditions will prevail over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and North...

May 7, 2024 10:08 AM

Prime Minister Modi casts his vote for third phase of Lok Sabha elections in Ahmedabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday cast his vote at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad, Gujarat for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections. The Prime Minister was welcomed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah when he arrived at Nishan Higher Secondary School. Dressed in a white kurta-pyjama combined with a saffron-coloured half jacket, PM Modi walked along with Amit Shah to the voting booth. He stopped on the way and waved to people and even signed a sketch of himself. In between...

May 1, 2024 1:01 PM

PM Modi extends greetings on Gujarat’s Statehood Day

Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the people of Gujarat on the occasion of their Statehood Day. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "On this auspicious occasion of Gujarat's Statehood Day, we remember the rich cultural heritage, remarkable achievements, and vibrant spirit of the people of Gujarat." "May the state continue to flourish, prosper, and inspire generations with its ethos of entrepreneurship, resilience, and inclusive development. My ...

April 22, 2024 8:28 PM

BJP’s Mukesh Dalal elected unopposed from Surat

Mukesh Dalal, the BJP candidate for the Lok Sabha who was declared winner from the Surat parliamentary constituency after several withdrawals and disqualifications of opposition candidates, has said that the development symbolises the beginning of a comprehensive victory for the party in the general elections. Mukesh Dalal won the election "unopposed" a day after the nomination of the party's Surat Lok Sabha candidate was rejected on Sunday over alleged discrepancies in the signature of the p...

April 8, 2024 9:03 AM

Adani Green Energy to become one of the world’s largest renewable power company after its plant in Khavda

Adani Green Energy Limited is developing 30 GW renewable energy plant on barren land at Khavda in Kutch of Gujarat over area of 538 sq km after which the project would be the planet’s largest power plant. The area of project in Khavda is five times the size of Paris and almost as large as Mumbai. The first energy flowb from the project to the national grid was made on February 14, 2024 with 551 MW solar. Adani Green Energy Limited will invest about Rs 1.5 lakh crore for the project. The rene...