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
Times Of India (Ahmedabad)
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Death factory in Bimaru Gujarat
AHMEDABAD: Modasa
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4-laning of national highways to boost tourism
AHMEDABAD: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has belted out 543-km four lane bonanza for Gujarat. These will mainly connect port towns and major cities of state with the rest of the country. Four-laning will be carried out on NH-6,59,8A and 8D.
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JnNURM approves RS 282cr fund for new buses
AHMEDABAD: In what could be said to pump adrenaline into BRTS project, the Centre has approved a rolling stock stimulus fund of Rs 282 crore for BRTS, new green CNG AMTS and feeder buses for BRTS network for Ahmedabad. These buses would not include the first 50 BRTS buses that have been ordered for 12.5 km stretch between RTO and Pirana.
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Hepatitis-B case detected in Panchmahals
VADODARA : In a case that has uncanny similarities with hepatitis B outbreak in Modasa, a 23-year-old woman took ill after taking an intravenous injection and drips about five months ago for diarrhoea and vomiting. The district health officials have filed a police complaint against the doctor on grounds that his credentials were questionable.
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SSNNL highest central-assisted project
AHMEDABAD : Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam project the lifeline of Gujarat has received Rs 5,375.36 crore as Central assistance, which is the highest assistance provided to any single project in the country. This was stated by Union minister of state for water resources Jai Prakash Narayan Yadav in Rajya Sabha. Yadav was replying to a question by Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani.
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Now, Modi minister for global warming
Gandhinagar : Gujarat government on Tuesday announced a new department to address issues of climate change and global warming, to be headed by chief minister Narendra Modi till a full time minister is appointed.
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Youth clueless about ways to combat climate change
Ahmedabad: Majority of urban youths across major cities in country admit that they contribute to global warming but, fall short when asked to take a call for action, finds a survey conducted by British Council.
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AJL demands 4 prototypes of BRTS buses
Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL), governing body for BRTS in city has demanded at least four prototypes of buses that will run on the corridor. Though base design and chasis will be the same as earlier, interiors will changes.
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Death toll 43 as govt begins vaccination in Modasa
AHMEDABAD: The death toll in the hepatitis-hit Sabarkantha district climbed to 43 with the report of five new deaths. Meanwhile, state health department launched a mass vaccination drive in Modasa town on Monday. According to district health officials six new cases of hepatitis have been registered today from Modasa town and nearby villages.
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BRTS will be a hit here too
Ahmedabad: City BRTS is now getting international attention. Delegates from 17 nations were on a two-day tour to Ahmedabad on Monday to review BRTS network in the city. They were part of HUDCO's workshop on Managing Cities in Developing Countries. Environment and Infrastructure Study.' The delegates were approached by the Union ministry for external affairs.