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Gujarat committed to becoming EV manufacturing hub, says CM Patel

Gujarat is committed to electric mobility and becoming a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles and ancillary equipment, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Saturday. The state has seen registration of over 2.64 lakh electric vehicles, while 800 e-buses are operating, he added. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the EV manufacturing plant of Matter Energy at Changodar near here, Patel said green growth and EVs are the ways to reduce carbon footprint and face the challenge posed by climate change. "To create green growth environment, the government has encouraged e-mobility and made 800 e-buses operational in Gujarat. Due to encouragement given to EV, its use has increased in Gujarat. The state has seen registration of 2.64 lakh EVs, and we are also increasing EV charging infrastructure," he said. Talking about the EV Policy-2021 and the Atmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme, the CM expressed his resolve to build a 'Green, Clean, Eco-Friendly Gujarat'. The Gujarat State Electric ..

NRI contributions transform Gujarat villages under 'Vatan Prem Yojana'

The rural landscape of Gujarat is witnessing a remarkable transformation thanks to the state government's 'Vatan Prem Yojana', which encourages NRIs to contribute to the development of their native villages under a public-private partnership model. Launched in 2021, the scheme encourages donations from non-resident Indians of Gujarati origin to fund projects, such as the renovation of schools and other infrastructure works, in their native villages. Khadal in Kheda district has benefitted from the scheme, particularly in the education sector, said village sarpanch Phulsinh Zala. He said thanks to donations worth Rs 72 lakh from NRIs, the village now has a new school that provides quality education to nearly 400 students and inspires other villages. "Children have become enthusiastic. People from other villages come here to witness this transformation. They were curious about how it was built, so I explained that it was constructed under the Vatan Prem Yojana," Zala told ...

Sai Infinium files draft papers with Sebi to raise funds through IPO

Sai Infinium has filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi seeking its clearance to garner funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The Gujarat-based company's IPO is entirely a fresh issue of 1.96 crore equity shares with no offer-for sale (OFS) component, according to the draft papers filed on Wednesday. The company plans to use funds to the tune of Rs 130 crore for setting up a 17.4-MW hybrid power plant, Rs 65 crore for the purchase of a rolling mill for mild steel (MS) structures, Rs 19 crore for buying a cargo vessel for the ship breaking plant and the remaining funds will be used for the company's general corporate purposes. Sai Infinium operates in three primary segments, manufacturing of MS (Mild Steel)billets and TMT (Thermo Mechanically Treated) bars, ship breaking and real estate in Gujarat. Its manufacturing plant produces MS billets and TMT bars from various raw materials, shipbreaking facility in Alang recycles ships, recovering metal for use in production

Gujarat NMMS Result 2025: When and where to check? Details inside

State Examination Board, Gujarat has announced the Gujarat NMMS Result 2025. Candidates can check the results on the official website of State Examination Board at sebexam.org

One IAF pilot dead after Jaguar crashes near Jamnagar, inquiry ordered

IAF further stated that one of the pilots tragically succumbed to injuries sustained during the ejection, while the second pilot is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Jamnagar

TMC MP links Sunita Williams to Gujarat politics, Sitharaman hits back

TMC MP Nadimul Haque demands Bharat Ratna for Sunita Williams and mentions her late cousin Haren Pandya, the former Gujarat minister leader who was assassinated in 2003

Gujarat: PM Modi announces Rs 2 L ex-gratia for kin of Banaskantha accident

According to officials, the explosion at the firecracker godown in the Deesa area on Tuesday morning led to the collapse of the structure, trapping several workers inside

Police nabs Gujarat firecracker godown's owner where blast-fire killed 21

Police on Tuesday arrested the owner of a godown near Deesa town in Gujarat's Banaskantha district, hours after a powerful blast and fire killed 21 persons there, officials said. Firecrackers were allegedly stored and manufactured illegally at the godown, they said. Deepak Mohnani, who owns the godown, was arrested by a team of Banaskantha police from neighbouring Sabarkantha district on Tuesday night, Inspector General of Border Range Chirag Koradia said. "We have arrested the main accused, Deepak Mohnani from a place in Sabarkantha," the Range IG told PTI. The warehouse - Deepak Traders - was owned by Deepak and his father Khubchand Mohnani, officials earlier said. The explosion, which occurred approximately at 9.45 am, flattened the godown in an industrial area near Deesa town, around 30 km from the Banaskantha district headquarters. "All the deceased persons were originally from Harda and Dewas districts of Madhya Pradesh," district collector Mihir Patel said. At least 21 ..

13 killed in blast at firecracker factory in Gujarat's Banaskantha

Members of the workers also lived on the premises and were trapped under the rubble, Banaskantha Collector Mihir Patel noted

SC rejects Tushar Gandhi's plea against Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a plea filed by Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson Tushar Gandhi against the Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment project. A bench of justices M M Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal said it was not inclined to interfere in the plea, noting there was a delay of over two years in filing the petition. Gandhi, in his plea against the Gujarat High Court, contended that the proposed project will alter the topography of the ashram. "The project has purportedly identified over 40 congruent buildings which will be preserved while the rest of them, roughly 200, will be destroyed or rebuilt," the plea submitted. The top court said a mere apprehension that the undertaking given by the state government that the main area of the ashram would not be affected cannot be a ground to challenge the order. The Gujarat High Court in 2022 had disposed Gandhi's plea after the government said the main area of the ashram would not be affected. Advocate General Kamal Trivedi, represent

Congress MP Hibi Eden moves adjournment motion over 'L2: Empuraan' row

Hibi Eden said that Empuraan 'is a world-class Malayalam movie' that has seen success at the box office, but the Sangh Parivar is attempting to suppress the movie

'Nothing in Empuraan that Mohanlal doesn't know': Prithviraj's mother

As 'L2: Empuraan' undergoes re-censorship with 17 cuts over 2002 Gujarat riot scenes, director Prithviraj Sukumaran's mother defends him, calling him a 'scapegoat' amid backlash

Waaree Energies launches India's largest solar cell facility in Gujarat

Clean energy player Waaree Energies Ltd on Saturday announced the launch of its solar cell facility having a capacity of 5.4 gigawatt (GW) at Chikhli in Gujarat. Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended the inauguration event along other senior government officials, Waaree Energies said in a statement. "Bharat's largest solar cell manufacturing Gigafactory inaugurated by Waaree Energies in Chikhli, Gujarat," the company said. The facility is spread across 150 acres, with a built-up area of 101 acres. Speaking on the occasion, Joshi said the launch of one of largest solar cell facility embodies the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat and stands as a tribute to India's growing prowess in the global renewable energy landscape. The government's vision is to establish India as a global manufacturing hub for clean energy technologies. "Today, with the launch of our 5.4 GW solar cell gigafactory in Chikhli, Waaree is laying the .

Gujarat CM inaugurates India's 'largest' Chlorotoluene Plant at Dahej

With this initiative by the Gujarat government, the new plant will utilize chlorine to manufacture value-added chlorine-based products

Prashant Kishor demands pay parity for Bihar's migrants in Gujarat

Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor on Saturday demanded pay parity for migrant labourers from Bihar working in Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Kishor made the demand hours before Shah was scheduled to land in the Bihar capital on a two-day tour of the state. The former poll strategist told reporters in Purnea district, "There is nothing extraordinary about Shah visiting Bihar today. Assembly elections are likely to be announced in six months from now. During the period, we can brace for many tours of Shah and Modi." "For six months, they will try to behave as if Bihar is a top priority. Paeans will be sung to the state's glorious past. Even the launch of projects elsewhere will be scheduled on the soil of this state. But once the polls are over, Bihar will be off their radar till the next elections," Kishor remarked sarcastically. "I challenge Amit Shah to do just one thing. Let him ensure that labourers from Bihar ...

Lubrizol pumps nearly Rs 3,000 crore into India, eyes 2 times growth

Lubrizol, which has had a presence in India for nearly 60 years, is now establishing an innovation centre in Maharashtra

LS passes bill for 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University, Amit Shah defends name

Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to set up 'Tribhuvan Sahkari University' in Gujarat's Anand with an aim to create a qualified manpower for co-operative societies. The university has been named after Tribhuvandas Kishibhai Patel, who was one of the pioneers of cooperative movement in India and instrumental in laying the foundation of Amul, Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said during a debate on the "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Bill, 2025. Shah took a swipe at some opposition members for their demand that the university should have been named after Verghese Kurien, associated with the growth of milk cooperatives in Gujarat, saying that Tribhuvandas Kishibhai Patel was a Congress leader who gave job to Kurien. The Amul's journey started in 1946 has transformed into the one of the world's biggest dairy brands with a turnover of over Rs 60,000 crore, he said. The proposed university will also address the long pending issue of capacity building of employees and board members in

Use of Infotech, QRs, anonymous feedback to improve work efficiency: GARC

In a bid to improve work efficiency, the Gujarat Administrative Reforms Commission has suggested initiatives like gathering anonymous feedback from state employees on issues in offices and using info-tech idea boxes and QR codes to collect information. The GARC has submitted its report to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel within a month of its formation. "The commission aims to introduce key reforms in the state's administrative framework, enhance operational processes, optimise utilisation of human resources, and improve government efficiency through innovative technology integration," as per an official release. The commission has also issued guidelines to enhance the efficiency of government meetings and make them more result-oriented. CM Patel announced the formation of GARC in Budget 2025-26, chaired by Hasmukh Adhia, the Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister. "The suggestions also cover gathering anonymous feedback from employees and officers regarding existing administrative

Operations at Jhagadia plant disrupted due to strike, says Britannia

The company is in continuous discussions with workers to resolve the strike, which began on Monday, the company said in an exchange filing

Accident at bullet train site near Ahmedabad; several trains cancelled

A segmental launching gantry used for construction at a bullet train project site near Ahmedabad accidentally skid from its position and affected the adjoining railway line, disrupting the movement of several trains, officials said on Monday. No casualty was reported in the incident, which took place around 11 pm on Sunday at Vatva near here, nor did it cause any damage to the erected structure, the National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) said. The incident, however, affected rail traffic, leading to at least 25 trains being cancelled, while 15 others were partially cancelled, five rescheduled and six were diverted, an official from the Ahmedabad railway division said. Efforts were on to clear the railway line so as to facilitate the movement of trains on the affected line, railway officials said. A NHSRCL official said efforts were underway for restoration with the help of heavy duty road cranes. Several trains were either fully or partially terminated, and some rescheduled