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Gujarat: 24 ministers sworn in; not a single induction from Rupani cabinet

The BJP on Thursday inducted 24 ministers, including 21 who have become ministers for the first time.

Outstanding ministers who devoted lives to public: PM on new Guj cabinet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded them as outstanding karyakartas who have devoted their lives to public service and spreading the BJP's development agenda.

Gujarat: 24 ministers sworn in, taking Patel's cabinet strength to 25

Twenty four ministers, including former Assembly Speaker Rajendra Trivedi and former state BJP president Jitu Vaghani, were sworn in as Gujarat ministers here on Thursday.

Gujarat Assembly speaker Rajendra Trivedi resigns, gets cabinet berth

Expecting a berth in Bhupendra Patel's new cabinet, the Gujarat state Assembly speaker Rajendra Trivedi on Thursday tendered his resignation.

New CM Bhupendra Patel has a double advantage as he leads Gujarat

Bhupendra Patel, however, has a double advantage which should act as a protective cover around him

Getting poll-ready: BJP chooses to play the 'Patidar' card in Gujarat

The state's economy has been suffering blow upon blow, especially in the last one and a half years of the pandemic

Gujarat CM-designate Bhupendra Patel meets Guv; stakes claim to form govt

Gujarat's chief minister-designate Bhupendra Patel met Governor Acharya Devvrat on Sunday evening and staked claim to form the next government in the state

Bhupendra Patel elected as new Chief Minister of Gujarat

Patel won the 2017 Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections from Ghatlodia constituency, defeating Congress candidate Shashikant Patel

New Guj CM must be popular, experienced and acceptable to all: Dy CM Patel

Patel, whose name is doing the rounds for the top post in the state, told reporters he will not take any individual's name and the BJP's central leadership will decide on the new CM

Gujarat govt hikes Dearness Allowance for staff, pensioners to 28%

The Gujarat government on Monday approved an increase of 11 per cent in Dearness Allowance to state government employees and pensioners with retrospective effect from July 1

Gujarat HC refuses state govt's plea to modify order on anti-conversion law

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday turned down the state government's plea seeking rectification of its recent order in which it stayed the operation of section 5 of the new anti-conversion law.

Install oxygen plants, accelerate vaccination, recruit staff: HC to Gujarat

The Gujarat High Court on Friday asked the state government to install PSA oxygen plants at all levels and accelerate vaccination to tackle a possible third wave of COVID-19.

Gujarat: Covid-19 positive report not required for hospitalisation

In a relief to people, the Gujarat government on Friday announced that carrying a Covid-19 positive report will not be necessary for admission of patients to hospitals in the state

Vijay Rupani to be kept under observation for 24 hours: Officials

State Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel said though Rupani is fine, he would be kept under observation for 24 hours

Businesses remain unaffected despite weekend curfew in Ahmedabad

Gujarat govt imposed curfew from Friday 9 pm till Monday 6 am in Ahmedabad

Secondary schools, colleges in Gujarat to reopen from November 23

A decision on reopening of primary schools for classes 1 to 8 will be taken at an appropriate time

Gujarat govt to take everyone's opinion on reopening of schools amid Covid

Many educational institutions are conducting online classes and exams to continue with the academic session

Hindustan Zinc, Gujarat govt sign MoU for Rs 10,000 cr greenfield smelter

Located over 100 km from Hazira port and 90 km from the upcoming Magdala port, the unit will occupy 415 acres and will be operational by 2022

Hindustan Zinc, Gujarat govt sign pact to set up zinc smelter plant

Vedanta Group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) on Wednesday said it has signed a pact with Gujarat government to set up a greenfield zinc smelter in the state. The project will entail an investment of up to Rs 10,000 crore. Spread over 415 acres, the facility will entail an investment of Rs 5000- 10,000 crore in phases, creating more than 5,000 direct and indirect jobs and will be operational by 2022, HZL said in a statement. "HZL...signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government of Gujarat to set up 300 KTPA (kilo tonnes per annum) greenfield zinc smelter at Doswada, GIDC (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation)," the statement said. The new facility - the first for Hindustan Zinc in Gujarat - will be set up with zero discharge technology and will be among the lowest-cost smelters in the world. This is one of the largest MoUs signed by the state under the States new industrial policy, which gives extra benefits to the companies investing in backward tribal districts,

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani approves Surat Draft Development Plan-2035

Almost 80 per cent of diamonds sold in the global market are cut and polished in the city.