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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Hepatitis-B outbreak: Govt yet to produce report
AHMEDABAD: The outbreak of hepatitis-B, which claimed the lives of 92 people, is believed to be Gujarat's worst epidemic since the plague which hit Surat in 1994.
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Water woes to end soon, claims AMC
AHMEDABAD : If you have had problems of water pressure at your home or office and resultant water shortage, you have the weak water system of the city to blame. However, there is a silver lining. All of this is set to be rectified. At least that is what Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) authorities claim.
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Soon, open butterfly park at Indroda
AHMEDABAD: Chasing colourful butterflies in the concrete jungle of Ahmedabad may seem far-fetched. But come November, and this dream will turn into reality in nearby Gandhinagar. Except, you won't be allowed to catch these flying fairies.
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Mangoes turn deadly
AHMEDABAD: Ayurveda calls it amrit phal, and yet it has become a cause of aliments for many mango lovers in the city.
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Major dams in state running dry
GANDHINAGAR: A serious water crisis is staring the state in face. Most dams major sources of drinking water in rural areas and towns have just 27.82 per cent water. Of the 193 small, medium and major irrigation dams in Gujarat, only one has water between 70-80 per cent of its storage capacity.
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Portraits of parched villages
AHMEDABAD: Water is supplied once in five days in Ramvav village of Rapar, Kutch. But, one has to walk long distances to reach the community tap. And, this water only meets drinking water needs of one family. For other purposes, one has to purchase water from tankers. Often, cattle are left to die without water.
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City tops UNs green list
AHMEDABAD: In 2003, Central Pollution Control Board gave Ahmedabad the ignominious tag of being the most polluted city in the country, with dangerous levels of lead and sulphur found in the air.
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PS sets to track lions soon
Himanshu Kaushik | TNN Ahmedabad: Forest department has begun the implementation of Gir task force report. It has floated tenders to acquire 119 global positioning system (GPS) sets. These will enable the department to locate and manage lions better.
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Women salt workers get a raw deal
They Work In Harsh Conditions Without healthcare facilities Aruna Raghuram | TNN Ahmedabad: They may be the salt of the earth, but in Kutch they live in deplorable conditions. For one, good health seems unattainable for women salt workers, or agariyas.
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AAU, GSFC in liquid bio-fertiliser deal
Prashant Rupera | TNN Vadodara: Anand Agricultural University (AAU) is all set to enter into an agreement with Gujarat State Fertilisers and Chemicals (GSFC) Limited through which the latter will sell liquid bio-fertiliser indigenously developed by the varsity.