Amdavadis turn to masks to beat poor air quality
Ahmedabad has been dealing with a serious issue of poor air quality for the last few months. And despite efforts being made by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), the situation remains grim. As
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397 swine flu cases, eight deaths in January in Gujarat
The Gujarat government announced on Wednesday that 397 cases of swine flu had been reported in the state in the month of January so far, while eight persons lost their lives. The highest number of cases
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Gujarat facing groundwater crisis, says Rajendra Singh
AHMEDABAD: Rajendra Singh, a water conservationist from Rajasthan and recipient of Stockholm Water Prize and Ramon Magsaysay Award, has warned that Gujarat may soon find itself in a water crisis if it
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‘State using 72% of its groundwater’
Ahmedabad: As the state is waiting for the onset of monsoon, water management experts are worried about harnessing the maximum amount rainwater to replenish aquifers. During a national-level workshop
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Vibrant Gujarat Summit: Pharma, environment MoUs to dominate
Local industry associations will sign Memorandum of Understand (MoU) for business expansion, environment protection, sharing of technical know-how, and facilitation of bilateral ties during the three-day
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Gujarat CM to inaugurate workshop on 'Emissions Monitoring and Market-Based Pollution Regulation'
GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani will inaugurate a workshop on 'Emissions Monitoring and Market Based Pollution Regulation' on 16th January, 2019. The workshop will be organised by Gujarat
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Private firm to treat bio-med wastes
AHMEDABAD: With the burgeoning amount of medical waste generated from four municipal hospitals, two referral hospitals and 64 urban health centres, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has now given
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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation eyes wind energy to cut power bill
AHMEDABAD: After installing solar panels atop some of the main zonal offices of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and the Sardar Patel Stadium in Navrangpura, the AMC is now turning to wind energy.
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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation eyes wind energy to cut power bill
AHMEDABAD: After installing solar panels atop some of the main zonal offices of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and the Sardar Patel Stadium in Navrangpura, the AMC is now turning to wind energy.
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HC seeks govt affidavit on crop insurance policy
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat high court has asked the state government to file an affidavit in response to a PIL filed by the RSS-affiliated farmers' union Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, which has opposed the compulsory
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Gujarat to raise solar, wind power generation by 4,000MW
The Gujarat government is aiming at increasing power generation through non-conventional sources. The government on Friday announced that solar power generation will be increased by 3,000MW and wind power
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Ahmedabad-based road safety expert wins national award
Ahmedabad: City-based road safety expert Amit Khatri won India Road Safety Mission 2015, instituted by Maruti Suzuki last year, in individual category. His was the only nomination from Gujarat across the
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Adani Power Limited halts 1,250MW supply to GUVNL
AHMEDABAD: Adani Power Limited (APL) has discontinued 1,250MW power supply to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) in a phased manner, since the last week of April. The decision was spurred by the
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Industry bodies pitch for green building movement
AHMEDABAD: The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a body functioning under the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), on Tuesday organized a discussion on 'Green Healthcare Facilities', to promote
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Stop Gujarat's plan to shrink ESZs: Parliamentary panel to Centre
RAJKOT/AHMEDABAD: Under the pretext of `local' protests in an election year, the Gujarat government is itching to reduce buffer zone around some important national parks and sanctuaries. But a 31-member
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Doctors warn of asthma becoming irreversible
Ahmedabad: Persistent cold and cough and acute breathing problems occurring frequently? Act before it's too late and check whether you have asthma. Thanks to increasing levels of air pollution in addition
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Start of the end for ceramic units flouting green norms
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat high court has directed the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) to initiate the process of closing down ceramic units, which are using coal gasifiers of type-B in violation of norms,
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Dengue cases continue to rise
AHMEDABAD: As the winter has not set in completely, the vector-borne diseases are on the rise in the city. Afternoon temperature remains high and even touches 33-34 degrees. According to health department
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Centre should take up lion conservation’
Ahmedabad: T Subbarami Reddy, chairman of the 15-member Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation has said that the Centre should now directly take up conservation of lions in Gujarat. "Lions
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Airport rooftop solar array joins power grid
A rooftop solar plant at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport commissioned on Tuesday, a statement from airport officials said. "As an initiative towards fulfilment of the government