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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Gas leakage causes fire in Narol factory
Ahmedabad: A Hydro gas leakage was reported from Jindal factory in Narol area in the evening on Wednesday. At least nine firefighting vehicles and tenders were pressed into service to control the fire.
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Ahmedabad at 44.6 degrees Celsius; heatwave alert for next 2 days
AHMEDABAD: If you think the heat is baking you right now, prepare to be roasted. The weather department has warned that heatwave conditions will prevail in north Gujarat and Kutch on Thursday and Friday.
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Gujarat gets $2m project for HIV prevention and care
Gujarat gets $2m project for HIV prevention and care AHMEDABAD: Gujarat became the first state of India last week to launch Unified Budget, Responsibility and Accountability Framework (UBRAF) project.
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Toxic waste now being dumped at Pirana
AHMEDABAD: The city's gargantuan smouldering garbage mountain at Pirana is turning into a favourite spot for the illegal dumping of toxic chemicals, which could even be life-threatening if they burn.
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Gujarat HC prescribes healthcare solution for islands
AHMEDABAD: For providing medical facilities on islands along the Gujarat coast, the Gujarat high court has said that these places can be considered as “difficult areas” and norms for providing primary
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Guj govt plans to de-silt 13,000 water bodies ahead of monsoon
AHMEDABAD: As part of the month-long Sujalam Sufalam Jal Abhiyan launched on Gujarat’s Foundation Day on Tuesday, chief minister Vijay Rupani has said the government plans to de-silt or dig up 11,000-lakh
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Occupational health committees needed at state, Centre
AHMEDABAD: In India, an estimated 1.59 lakh workers are exposed to silica dust and are likely to suffer from silicosis. As the number of such cases increases, it has caught the public attention. These
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Groundwater conservation needed round the year
AHMEDABAD: Groundwater conservation experts said that the issue demands immediate attention - not only during the severe months of summers where the water shortage is acute but round the year. They advocated
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Water tables in Gujarat fell by 20m each decade
AHMEDABAD: With the shadow of severe water crisis looming over the state and no Narmada irrigation water for summer crops, farmers are looking downwards for groundwater, rather than upwards praying for
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500MW solar auction nixed over costly bids
Ahmedabad: Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has cancelled the 500MW solar power auction conducted on March 28, as the state power utility found the tariffs quoted by bidders to be excessively high.