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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BRTS picture brightens
Ahmedabad: While BRTS in city has been plagued by hurdles, a recent note by Supreme Court appointed Environment Pollution (Control and Prevention) Authority (EPCA) points to a better opportunity in the days to come.
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Kharicut Canal to be turned into a green area
AHMEDABAD: Naroda symbolised the epitome of neglect overflowing gutters and unforgettable corrosive waft from the chemical concoction flowing in Kharicut Canal. But in the coming year, not only is city administration readying a massive lake for Naroda in its heart, but also a Rs 390-crore project to cover up the 7.11 km Kharicut canal with an RCC slab to be converted to a garden.
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Eco club in schools near sanctuary
Ahmedabad : The gen-next eco activists could be right in your home. Forest department officials are now roping in school students for conservation of sanctuaries like Nalsarovar, Thol and even Gir.
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BRTS dream may go bust
Ahmedabad : Will city's BRTS dreams of moving on to low-floor buses and making a transition to state-of-the-art public transport services, come crashing due to bus manufacturers?
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Free parking could be a thing of the past
AHMEDABAD: Free parking could soon become a thing of past. Infact, it could be banned altogether in some parts of the city. For the first time, city's municipal administration has begun talking of a parking as well as an advertising policy. These moves are aimed at making public transport more likable for the denizens.
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More than 40 kids ill after drinking dirty water
AHMEDABAD: The seven-day jamboree, celebrating the centenary of Gujarat State Bharat Scout Guide Sangh, held at GMDC ground concluded on a sad note on Friday as 42 participants fell ill and had to be admitted to Sola Civil Hospital. More than 35 were children. Participants, from across the country, started suffering from vomiting and loose motions from Thursday morning onwards.
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100 AMTS buses proposed to link BRTS network
AHMEDABAD: With Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) all set to roll in May, Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) budget for the year 2009-10 proposes to have 100 buses to feed this service.
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Make way for India's 2nd biggest metro
AHMEDABAD: Call it the big bang effect. Soon, aapnu Amdavad will be second only to Delhi and way bigger than Hyderabad, Mumbai and Bangalore.
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11-member task force to curb lion poaching
Ahmedabad : Anxious about the poaching going on in and around Gir sanctuary, state forest department has decided to form a task force to tackle the illegal activity.