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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Broken pipes could be cause of jaundice outbreak
AHMEDABAD: Hirawadi area in Thakkarbappanagar has been hit by jaundice this year. In just a fortnight, the area saw more than 350 jaundice cases.
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HC reserves hearing on Nano land case
AHMEDABAD: After a lengthy hearing, Gujarat High Court on Wednesday reserved its order in connection with local farmers petitions demanding compensation for 1,100-acre land sold by state government to Tata Motors for its Nano car project.
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Draft health Act not final document: Vyas
Gandhinagar: State health minister Jaynarayan Vyas has clarified that the draft Gujarat Public Health Act is "not a final document" and that it has been put on the web for triggering a public, debate, "making tie entire process most transparent". Vyas made the statement in view of wide-scale protests by doctors against the draft Act, insisting, "It is premature at this juncture to agitate."
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Science & technology policy need of the hour in state
Ahmedabad: The state is in urgent need of an exclusive science and technology (S&T) policy for further enhancement and development in science education, research and its popularisation, said RN Vakil, director of Centre for Environment Planning and Technology (CEPT) University and former president, Gujarat Science Academy (GSA) On Tuesday.
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Stay indoors, heat wave to continue: Met dept
Ahmedabad : The second heat wave of the season is blowing over the state taking citizens in its grip. Even as the sun blazed with full fury on Monday, weather officials have warned that heat wave conditions are likely to persist on Tuesday and Wednesday as well and citizens should prepare themselves.
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Raja, the tiger, dies at Kankaria zoo
Ahmedabad : There is an unusual void at Kamala Nehru zoo in Kankaria as teary eyed keepers bid adieu to their favourite zoo member forever, Raja the Royal Bengal tiger on Monday morning.
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Indian Palm Civet spotted in Gandhinagar
Ahmedabad : In yet another discovery, Indian Palm Civet Cat was spotted in Gandhinagar. Deputy conservator of forest (DCF) DT Vasavda said, "On Sunday, the staff saw a black cat-like animal in Van Chetna Kendra. Staff then confirmed with experts. The palm cat is found mainly in dense forest areas."
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Jungle Owlet spotted at Indroda park
Ahmedabad : Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that a pair of Jungle Owlets have made Indroda Nature Park in Gandhinagar its home. The birds might be small, just 20-cm long, but are extremely vociferous at dawn and dusk.
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Wild asses population rises by 4%
AHMEDABAD : Do not be surprised if you see wild ass around Nal Sarovar. The recent census conducted by forest department has revealed that the wild ass has reached Nal Sarovar. A census also revealed that the population of wild ass in the state was 4,038, which was an increase of 4.53% as compared to 2004.
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Modhwadia's book raves about JNNURM benefits
AHMEDABAD : Surat has benefited most from Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), according to a book published by Gujarat Congress.