240 chemical units flouting norms
Ahmedabad: The state government has admitted that 240 complaints of irregularities have been reported about chemical units in Ahmedabad city and district. The state government was replying to the question
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103 suspected dengue cases till July 21, AMC confirms 26
AHMEDABAD: Dengue infections appear to be on the rise in the city. At least so reflects the data provided by civic body-run and civil hospitals given to Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). Well-placed
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Mosquito threat breeds in monsoon pools
Ahmedabad: A city which is already on the edge with three of the four Zika virus cases reported in the country cannot afford to be careless with its vector control programme. The recent rains and sewage
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Sugar may be the new cholesterol!
Ahmedabad: Leading cardiologists from across India debated how 'sugar might be the new cholesterol' for people at risk of heart disease, as any excess amount consumed is converted to fat! Dr G R Kane,
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Relapsed infection: 1,000 cases of malaria in June
Ahmedabad: At a time when the Ahmedabad municipal corporation (AMC) has intensified efforts to eliminate mosquito-breeding sites under its 'Malaria-free Gujarat by 2022' campaign, more than 1,000 cases
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Urban stresses eating into Ahmedabad’s green cover
AHMEDABAD: Urban stresses and citizens' apathy to green canopies are eating into Ahmedabad's tree cover. Ahmedabad's tree density is among the lowest in Gujarat — an Amdavadi has to share a tree with 10
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Low oxygen in Ghodasar water kills hundreds of fish
AHMEDABAD: A team of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's health department rushed to Ghodasar lake on Sunday after receiving reports of the death of a large quantity of fish because of depleted oxygen level
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722 cases of vector-borne infections this month
Ahmedabad: With the monsoon setting in, Amdavadis have another health worry - malaria. This appears to be serious, as 215 cases of malaria alone were reported in Ahmedabad at civic body-run hospitals last
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Record level of wind power produced
AHMEDABAD: On Tuesday, Gujarat saw its highest ever levels of power generation from wind energy, thanks to high wind velocities on its coast and steadily increasing generation capacity. Wind power generation
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PIL seeks inquiry into Zika cover-up
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government's hushing up the spread of the dreaded Zika virus has reached the Gujarat high court. A PIL has demanded a probe into who was responsible for purposely hiding information
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300% rise in farmer income in 7 years’
AHMEDABAD: At a time when demand for farm loan waiver is growing in many states, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets milk and milk products under Amul brand, on Thursday