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States must share the blame

Many state govts were taken to the cleaners by high courts for doing next to nothing to prepare for the devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic

States must share the blame
Updated On : 30 Apr 2021 | 12:21 PM IST

The much touted Gujarat model under scanner as second Covid-19 wave stings

As of mid-April, Gujarat had crossed 5,000 deaths since the pandemic first hit. The clogged health infrastructure, in terms of bed occupancies, has been alarming

The much touted Gujarat model under scanner as second Covid-19 wave stings
Updated On : 18 Apr 2021 | 8:32 PM IST

60% of total Covid-19 cases in Gujarat reported from eight cities: CM

Nearly 60 per cent of the total COVID-19 cases in Gujarat were reported from eight major cities, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said on Tuesday

60% of total Covid-19 cases in Gujarat reported from eight cities: CM
Updated On : 13 Apr 2021 | 8:56 PM IST

Gujarat government not in favour of another lockdown, says CM Rupani

The Gujarat government is not in favour of imposing a lockdown in the state considering its impact on the poor despite the rise in coronavirus positive cases: Rupani

Gujarat government not in favour of another lockdown, says CM Rupani
Updated On : 10 Apr 2021 | 5:05 PM IST

Gujarat relief fund empty, yet to hear on Rs 7,000 crore flood aid plea

Gujarat has run out of funds for calamity relief, as per government sources, while the Centre is yet to decide on the Rs 7,239.47 crore it had sought for the people affected in last year's floods

Gujarat relief fund empty, yet to hear on Rs 7,000 crore flood aid plea
Updated On : 31 Mar 2021 | 6:38 AM IST

PM meet: Gujarat will double vaccination to 300,000 per day, says CM

Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Wednesday assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that his state would double the number of people being vaccinated per day.

PM meet: Gujarat will double vaccination to 300,000 per day, says CM
Updated On : 17 Mar 2021 | 8:18 PM IST

ArcelorMittal to invest over Rs 50,000 crore in Gujarat: CM Rupani

The world's leading steel and mining company ArcelorMittal will invest more than Rs 50,000 crore in Gujarat, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said on Sunday

ArcelorMittal to invest over Rs 50,000 crore in Gujarat: CM Rupani
Updated On : 07 Mar 2021 | 9:52 PM IST

BJP left no stone unturned to ensure its sway over Gujarat civic bodies

Sources said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Shah had "no direct role" in the corporation polls

BJP left no stone unturned to ensure its sway over Gujarat civic bodies
Updated On : 28 Feb 2021 | 7:33 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani tests positive for coronavirus

On Sunday, Rupani, 64, fainted on stage while addressing a rally in Vadodara for the upcoming civic polls in the state

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani tests positive for coronavirus
Updated On : 15 Feb 2021 | 11:58 PM IST

Vijay Rupani to be kept under observation for 24 hours: Officials

State Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel said though Rupani is fine, he would be kept under observation for 24 hours

Vijay Rupani to be kept under observation for 24 hours: Officials
Updated On : 15 Feb 2021 | 11:34 AM IST

Covid-19 vaccination drive total success in Gujarat, says CM Rupani

No serious adverse reaction case had emerged from anywhere in the state, Rupani said

Covid-19 vaccination drive total success in Gujarat, says CM Rupani
Updated On : 18 Jan 2021 | 6:49 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to e-inaugurate railway station near Statue of Unity

CM Rupani said the PM would flag off eight trains from Kevadia, some 195 kilometres from here, during the virtual function on Sunday

PM Narendra Modi to e-inaugurate railway station near Statue of Unity
Updated On : 16 Jan 2021 | 1:02 AM IST

Gujarat in 2020: Year of migrants' march, hospital fires, lion's roar

Disruption of industrial activities due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown, protests by jobless migrants eager to return home and hospital fires- all these kept Gujarat in the news during the year

Gujarat in 2020: Year of migrants' march, hospital fires, lion's roar
Updated On : 28 Dec 2020 | 10:33 AM IST

PM Modi in Gujarat today, to lay foundation stones of several projects

The Prime Minister will also undertake a visit to the White Rann, followed by witnessing a cultural programme

PM Modi in Gujarat today, to lay foundation stones of several projects
Updated On : 15 Dec 2020 | 6:51 AM IST

Of power and prestige: What makes recently-held by-elections important

With all the attention on Bihar, people have forgotten about the 56 other Assembly seats for which by-polls have been held. We look at the states where by-elections took place - and their important

Of power and prestige: What makes recently-held by-elections important
Updated On : 08 Nov 2020 | 10:09 PM IST

Gujarat registers 1,046 fresh coronavirus cases, five more fatalities

The number of coronavirus cases in Gujarat rose to 179,679 with 1,046 new cases being reported, the state health department said

Gujarat registers 1,046 fresh coronavirus cases, five more fatalities
Updated On : 07 Nov 2020 | 8:26 PM IST

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

Rupani lays foundation of Varmora tile factories; firm to invest Rs 300 cr
Updated On : 27 Oct 2020 | 8:22 PM IST

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

Congress objects to Rupani's voice message about virus, writes to ECI
Updated On : 24 Oct 2020 | 5:54 PM IST

Hindustan Zinc, Gujarat govt sign MoU for Rs 10,000 cr greenfield smelter

Located over 100 km from Hazira port and 90 km from the upcoming Magdala port, the unit will occupy 415 acres and will be operational by 2022

Hindustan Zinc, Gujarat govt sign MoU for Rs 10,000 cr greenfield smelter
Updated On : 15 Oct 2020 | 12:08 AM IST

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani approves Surat Draft Development Plan-2035

Almost 80 per cent of diamonds sold in the global market are cut and polished in the city.

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani approves Surat Draft Development Plan-2035
Updated On : 09 Oct 2020 | 12:11 AM IST