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PM Modi inaugurates 'Ekta Mall' in Gujarat, visits J&K, north-east stalls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated 'Ekta Mall', a special store constructed near the Statue of Unity here where tourists can buy handloom and handicraft products belonging to different states under one roof. After inaugurating the outlet, Modi spent a considerable amount of time at stalls selling traditional items from Jammu and Kashmir and the north-east region. The mall, developed on the theme of Unity in Handicraft & Handloom Diversity, is spread across 35,000 square feet near the 182-metre tall Statue of Unity at Kevadiya in Gujarats Narmada district. The imposing monument, dedicated to Sardar Patel, has emerged as a popular tourist site in Gujarat. Modi, accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, later visited different emporia in the Mall. At the Jammu and Kashmir stall, Modi enquired about different products and showed keen interest in knowing the process which goes behind making them. The Mall, a two-storey air-conditioned store, hous

18% candidates in Gujarat assembly bypolls face criminal cases: ADR report

Out of the 80 candidates in the fray for the November 3 Gujarat Assembly by-election, 18 per cent have declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a report by poll rights group ADR

PM Modi pays tribute to Keshubhai Patel, BJP's first CM in Gujarat

PM Modi also met with grieving family members of Gujarati film legends Kanodia brothers, who died a few days ago

PM Modi set to inaugurate Sardar Patel Zoological Park during Gujarat visit

The Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, the first time since the Covid-19 outbreak

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel passes away at 92

Former Gujarat chief minister Keshubhai Patel died here after prolonged illness, family sources said

Nation lost a stalwart leader: President on Keshubhai Patel's death

Conveying his condolence to the kin of former Gujarat Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said the nation has lost a stalwart leader

Keshubhai Patel devoted his life for progress of Gujarat, says PM Modi

PM Modi on Thursday expressed deep saddness at the death of former Gujarat Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel, calling him an "outstanding leader" who devoted his life towards the progress of Gujarat

Gujarat records 980 fresh Covid-19 cases, 1,107 recoveries, six more deaths

The tally of coronavirus cases in Gujarat rose to 170,053 with the addition of 980 new ones on Wednesday, while recoveries continued to outstrip fresh cases with 1,107 more people getting discharged

Gujarat records 992 fresh Covid-19 cases, 1,238 recoveries; 5 more die

Gujarat reported 992 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, taking its tally to 1,69,073, the state health department said

Rupani lays foundation of Varmora tile factories; firm to invest Rs 300 cr

Tiles and bathware maker Varmora Group on Tuesday announced to invest around Rs 300 crore for setting up two plants in Gujarat, which are expected to be operational by April 2021

Varmora to invest Rs 300 crore in two greenfield tile plants in Gujarat

Capacity pegged at 35,000 sq m a day, commissioning likely by April next, with direct and indirect job potential of 1,200

Gujarat coronavirus update: Daily covid tally come down to 908 cases

Gujarat saw 908 more coronavirus cases, taking its tally to 168,081, while the death toll stood at 3,693 with four new fatalities

Mehbooba Mufti should go to Pakistan with family: Gujarat Deputy CM

Angered over PDP president Mehbooba Mufti's recent remarks about the scrapping of Article 370, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on Monday said the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir should move to Pakistan with family if she doesn't like India and its laws. Patel, addressing a bypoll rally in Kurali village of Vadodara district, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah brought in the CAA and scrapped Article 370, which accorded special status to the erstwhile state of J&K, for the safety and security of the country. "Mehbooba is blabbering for the last two days. She should buy plane tickets and move to Karachi with her family. That will be good for everyone. "If she wants, people of Karjan taluka would send her money to buy plane tickets," said Patel, attacking the Kashmiri politician, a former ally of the BJP. "Those who do not like India or laws introduced by the government, such as CAA or abrogation of Article 370, should

Gujarat coronavirus update: State records 1,021 new cases, six deaths

Gujarat on Saturday saw 1,021 more coronavirus cases, taking its tally to 1,66,254, while the death toll rose to 3,682 with six more succumbing.

Congress objects to Rupani's voice message about virus, writes to ECI

Congress has complained to the Election Commission alleging that a caller tune message by Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani about precautions to avoid coronavirus is a breach of the Model Code of Conduct

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates three projects in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three projects in Gujarat- one each related to farmers' welfare, healthcare and tourism development- via video link from New Delhi on Saturday

Gujarat coronavirus update: 1,112 new Covid cases, six more deaths recorded

Gujarat registered 1,112 new coronavirus cases, taking its tally to 165,233, while the death toll rose to 3,676 with six more succumbing

Gujarat records four-digit coronavirus tally again with 1,126 new cases

Gujarat on Tuesday recorded 1,126 new coronavirus cases, taking its tally to 161,848, while the death toll rose to 3,654 with eight new deaths

Ahmedabad court hears Rahul Gandhi's plea for exemption from appearance

The criminal defamation suit was filed against Gandhi for calling Union Home Minister Amit Shah a 'murder accused' at an election rally in Jabalpur

81 candidates in fray for bypolls to eight Assembly seats in Gujarat

A total 81 candidates are in the fray for by-elections to eight seats in Gujarat to be held on November 3, the Election Commission said on Tuesday.