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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Row over polluted Paldi water supply
For the past three months, societies and residential clusters near Thakorevas and surrounding apartments in Paldi have been complaining of staggered polluted water supply. On Thursday societies like Suryakamal,
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HC seeks report on 'mining fires' along Shetrunji riverbank
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat high court on Friday sought details from forest officials about incidents of fire, if any, caused by the mining mafia on the banks of Shetrunji river near Gir sanctuary for mining activity.
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Water transforms livelihoods in Katarwant village
VADODARA: Katarwant village of Chhota Udepur district is set to become a model of self-dependence for surrounding villages. From harvesting one crop in monsoon, the villagers of Katarwant are now able
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Groundwater quality dips in city
VADODARA: With surface water becoming insufficient for consumption, ground water is the only option left to meet the city's demand. However, a recent study suggests that the quality of ground water is
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State now has most Swine flu cases in country
For the first time in Gujarat's epidemic history, the state has the maximum number of swine flu cases and deaths in the country. On Tuesday, Gujarat overtook Rajasthan after it registered 40 new cases,
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Gujarat makes strong pitch in SC for its lions
Gujarat has finally presented a strong case to protect its pride — the Asiatic lion. Instead of taking refuge in technicalities, the state government has recently presented before the apex court scientific
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Gujarat govt amends sand mining laws, make them more stringent
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat government has placed before the court the amended rules for the mining activities in the state as per its undertaking given to the court last year. Though the government was expected
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Gujarat soughts Centre’s nod for Rs 150-crore lion conservation plan
The Gujarat government has sought approval from the Centre for its Rs 150-crore Lion Conservation Plan. Not only that, it has demanded that the central government bear the lion's share — Rs 135 crore —
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Mithivirdi nuclear power plant gets crucial CRZ nod
AHMEDABAD: Nearly six years after it was announced, the 6,000 MW nuclear power plant at Mithivirdi, a coastal hamlet some 40 km from Bhavnagar, is close to getting the crucial coastal regulatory zone (CRZ)
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Act against illegal hotels around Gir sanctuary:HC to Guj govt
The Gujarat High Court has directed the state government to take action against the illegal establishments operating in the buffer zones of Gir wildlife sanctuary, the sole home of the Asiatic lions.