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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Warm welcome awaits migratory birds in Kutch
Plan Chalked Out To Make Visitors
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City among poorest in collecting water revenue
AHMEDABAD: How efficient is water supply in some of the cities in state? A recent Asian Development Bank (ADB) data book of water utilities for 2007- 08 in 20 cities in country says that Ahmedabad has one of lowest water revenue collection ratios and a poor coverage of water supply network.
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Experts seek similar ban on gutkha
AHMEDABAD: If you are still taking the ban on smoking in public places lightly, sample this: Every year, over 16,000 people, especially youngsters, a re diagnosed with oral and lung cancer caused by tobacco in Gujarat.
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Narmada waters fail to reach remote areas
GANDHINAGAR: The state government has so far been able to supply drinking water from Narmada river to only 54 per cent of villages and 67 per cent of cities planned under the scheme. Initially, the government had planned to supply drinking water to 9,633 villages and 131 cities.
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Nine hotels near Gir sanctuary sealed
Rajkot: Just when the tourists season begins in Gir Sanctuary the
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Why only MP, lions need more homes in country
Project Tiger Official Supports Plan To Relocate Some Gir Lions
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Toxic water poses health hazard for Nikol residents
AHMEDABAD: A stream of toxic and corrosive chemicals spewing into water supply and onto roads is making lives of thousands of residents of Nikol gam a living hell. While most of them have been forced to install water purification systems to safeguard health, toxic water flowing on roads, in residential societies, gardens and even places of worship is causing skin ailments.
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From garbage dump to green haven
AHMEDABAD: What was a stinking garbage dump in Ramnagar, Sabarmati, till four years ago, is now a verdant garden with 800 different species of trees and fragrant flowers blossoming there. Sai Garden has become a green haven for children and elderly.
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City to get 6 lakh more trees
AHMEDABAD: Realizing the folly of a missing green cover in the city and with the threat of global warming looming, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is all geared to make the city greener with its