Gujarat
Fire breaks out at chemical factory in Gujarat’s Valsad
Wed, May 22, 2019
A major broke out at a chemical factory in Gujarat’s Valsad. Eight fire tenders were at the spot to douse the flames. Drums filled with chemicals worsened the situation as blasts were happening inside the factory which left the locals in a panic. More details are awaited.
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Fire breaks out after truck collides with container on Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway
Thu, May 02, 2019
A massive fire broke out on Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway after collision between truck and container on Wednesday. The incident took place when both the vehicles were going from Vadodara to Ahmedabad via expressway. The traffic movement at expressway is affected since the incident occurred. Around three fire tenders reached the spot. Fire has been doused now. No casualty has been reported.
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Man comes up with unique concept to promote greenery in Surat
Tue, Apr 30, 2019
A man came up with a unique idea to promote greenery in Gujarat’s Surat. Viral Desai started a campaign named ‘Go Green’ under the influence of ‘Clean India Green India’. Under this campaign, he covered his cars with grass in order to promote greenery and to motivate others. These cars surely grab attention owing to the unique ‘feature’.
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Ahmedabad civic body advises contractors, labours to avoid working in high temperatures
Sat, Apr 13, 2019
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation instructed contractors and labours to not to work in daytime in order to tackle the rising temperature during summers. Speaking to ANI, Medical Officer of Health at the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Bhavin Solanki said, “We have given instructions to contractors and labours to not work in daytime if the temperature rises above 45° C.”
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India's first nocturnal zoo earns more than Rs 3 crore annually
Sat, Apr 13, 2019
India’s first two-floor zoo in Kankaria is designed to create night environment in the daytime and vice versa. It was built in December 2017 especially for nocturnal animals such as Hedgehogs, jungle cats, striped hyenas, common palm civets or porcupines who are active in the dark. The Zoo also telecasts an informative 7-minute movie to educate visitors about these animals. It has a geothermal system for aeration introduced first time in India for animals as well as visitors. Every bulletproof glass room has connected enclosure heading towards open-air room for natural sunlight and air.
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Cheteshwar Pujara creates vote awareness among youth at Rajkot
Sat, Apr 13, 2019
Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara created vote awareness among college students in Gujarat's Rajkot. He motivated them to exercise their right to vote for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Officials present at the event explained the usage of EVMs and VVPATs to the youth.
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Ahmedabad Metro Opening: PM Modi to inaugurate Phase I today; Know route map, fare, other details
Mon, Mar 04, 2019
Ahmedabad Metro Opening: Much awaited Ahmedabad Metro Phase 1 starts its commercial operations today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Gujarat to dedicate the first phase of 6-km-long Ahmedabad Metro service to the people today.
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7th Pay Commission: Government forms committee to look into pay hike demand of these 2.5 lakh employees
Sat, Feb 23, 2019
7th Pay Commission: Over 2.5 lakh employees of the state government have taken to the roads, demanding the removal of pay disparity and implementation of the 7th pay commission benefits.
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Aapnu Amdavad alert! Good news for Ahmedabad residents - Metro rail set to roll; know fare, routes and stations
Wed, Feb 20, 2019
Good news for residents of Ahmedabad! Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate the first phase of the Metro Rail Project in Ahmedabad on March 4. The trial for the 6.5-km long track has been completed recently.
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Rs 6680-crore relief for Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra; Modi govt package to benefit farmers
Tue, Jan 29, 2019
In a big relief to drought-hit states, the Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Mod has announced a relief package worth Rs 6680 crore for Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka, Zee Business TV reports.
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