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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Effluent overflow in Vatva: No action yet
Ahmedabad: After four days of breakdown in the mega pipeline in Vatva, neither Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) nor Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) have tested samples of overflowing effluent water in low-lying residential areas in the region.
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AMC slum project falling apart?
Ahmedabad : Life of Pramila Mistri, 45, resident of Talabadi ni Chawl in Amraiwadi has changed for good. Her chawl is part of the slum networking project of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), a unique initiative to improve living standards of people living in slums and chawls.
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Hepatitis-B death toll rises to 38
Modasa(Sabarkantha): The death toll due to the deadly hepatitis B in various parts of Sabarkantha district rose to 38 on Sunday while 12 new cases were reported in the district on Sunday. Panic and fear has gripped people and most preferred to stay indoors.
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'BIMARU' Gujarat?
AHMEDABAD: Modasa is barely 100 kms from Ahmedabad and is located in North Gujarat
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Hepatitis wreaks havoc, could last for 6 months
MODASA (SABARKANTHA): With three more deaths being reported on Friday, the hepatitis-B toll in Modasa and adjoining areas of Sabarkantha reached 32 even as 25 more were admitted in hospitals.
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CEE to open centre in Canada
AHMEDABAD: In its march towards spreading a green message in other countries, after Sri Lanka and Australia, Centre for Environmental Education (CEE) is now eyeing Canada. The city-based NGO will soon start its centre there and aiming to partner with the country for dealing with climate change issues.
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Public transports get a boost
Ahmedabad: Apart from suffering congesting pangs by getting stuck in snarling traffic jams every day, now be prepared to pay for causing this scenario. Supreme Court-appointed Environment Protection (Control and Prevention) Authority (EPCA), has called for tax measures on the principle of reducing car usage in the city and improving public transport usage.
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NREGA is the only hope for farmers
PISAWADA: Baldev Makwana, 40, keenly watched the budget. A Dalit farmer from this village, 60 km from city, he wanted more. And, he seems to be let down by budget announcement. Now, only National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGA) is the ray of hope afloat for Baldev.
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Good news for state JNNURM projects
AHMEDABAD: Centre's allocation of Rs 11,842 crore in interim Budget for JNNURM projects in mission cities across country has come as a blessing in disguise for Gujarat and its four mega cities. Most of these projects in Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara that had approvals, are in various stages of implementation and were clocking delays awaiting fresh releases from the state and Centre.
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Rs 285-cr sewerage network in new west zone
AHMEDABAD : Just before Lok Sabha elections, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) unveiled a Rs 285-crore sewerage network for newly-acquired areas of new west zone. Most of the works are being undertaken under JNNURM. The areas to be covered include seven major pockets in the new west zone.