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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Prana dumpyard to turn into eco park
Himanshu Kaushik | TNN Ahmedabad: Instead of the obnoxious stink, sweet fragrance may soon waft across as you pass by Pirana dumping site . The forest department in coordination with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is planning to covert the dumpyard into a eco nature park.
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The eco-friendly way to heaven
Kumar Manish TNN Ahmedabad: The number of ecoconscious people is growing steadily. This is highlighted by the fact that more people are opting for electric and CNG cremation for dear ones. According to Birth & Death Control Department of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), there has been a jump in number of families which are voluntarily opting for environment friendly funerals.
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9 peacocks found dead in Halol
Vadodara: Nine peacocks were found dead at Panelav village in Halol taluka on Wednesday evening. The national bird is believed to have been fallen prey to poisoning and forest department is conducting investigation.
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Poachers making hay by selling this rare birds meat
Harish Joshi & Yogesh Pareek | TNN
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State received lowest rainfall since 2002
Gandhinagar: The state may have received over 73 per cent rainfall, but this is the lowest rainfall after 2002. Gujarat has so far received 70.7 cm of rainfall against the seasonal average of 92.4 cm.
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More chances of dying if you catch swine flu in Gujarat!
State Has Highest H1N1 Death Rate In Country Paul John & Radha Sharma | TNN Ahmedabad: Data put up on the Union ministry of health and family welfare website clearly shows that Gujarat has the highest swine flu death rate in the country. One in every 10 H1N1 positive patient dies in Gujarat. Gujarat
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SICART instrument can detect if vegetables are injected with chemical
Anand/Vadodara: Ever wondered why the chilly that you purchase is brighter than that collected from farms or gourd unexpectedly longer than those plucked by farmers?
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National board to discuss lion shifting on Sept 16
Himanshu Kaushik | TNN Gandhinagar: The issue of shifting of big cats from Sasan Gir to Kuno Palpur in Madhya Pradesh has once again come into focus with standing committee of National Board for Wildlife to take up the matter on September 16.
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Pride of 14 lions spotted in Bhavnagar
Himanshu Kaushik, TNN 10 September 2009, 02:43am IST AHMEDABAD: Lions were earlier confined to the area in and around Sasan and Dhari, but of late large prides have been spotted in Bhavnagar district, especially in Mahuva, Palitana and Talaja. And such sightings are growing with alarming regularity.
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Blame game begins on vulture tree felling
Kumar Manish | TNN Ahmedabad: Now, it is all about passing the buck between the Parks and Garden Department of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and the forest department, Gandhinagar, for failing to protect the habitat of endangered species of vultures.