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Manufacturing sector expected to reach $1 trn by 2025-26 led by Gujarat

The automobile, electronics, and textile sectors in India have witnessed surge in investment and will lead the manufacturing sector's growth in India, according to a report by Colliers

USFDA issues Form 483 with 5 observations to Torrent Pharma's Guj unit

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Tuesday said the US health regulator has issued Form 483 with five procedural observations after inspecting its oral manufacturing facility situated at Bileshwarpura in Gujarat. As per the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), Form 483 is issued to a firm's management at the conclusion of an inspection when the investigator has observed any conditions that may constitute violations of the Food Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and related Acts. The USFDA conducted a pre-approval Inspection at the company's oral manufacturing facility situated in Bileshwarpura, Gujarat from December 5 to 11, 2023, Torrent Pharma said in a regulatory filing. "At the end of the inspection, the company was issued a Form 483 with five procedural observations. There was no observation related to data integrity reported,"it added. The company also said, "we will respond to the USFDA within the prescribed time frame and will work in close collaboration with the agency to ...

Airbus supply, support services by Tata to draw 5% GST, rules AAR

Tata Advanced Systems approached the AAR to know if GST is applicable on the supply of the aircraft

AMNS India plans Rs 100 cr capital infusion on 3 scrap processing centres

Gujarat-based AMNS India is planning to set up three scrap processing centres at a capital infusion of around Rs 100 crore. The company plans to set up two centres at Hazira and Ahmedabad in Gujarat, and one in Khopoli, Maharashtra, a company official said on Thursday. ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AMNS) India is a 60:40 joint venture between Luxembourg-based global steel giant ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel of Japan. When asked about the timeline, the official said as per the plan submitted to the board of AMNS India, all the three centres are to be set up by 2024. The company owns and operates a 9 million tonne (MT) plant at Hazira where it uses 3-5 per cent of scrap to manufacture steel. AMNS India aims to increase its scrap mix-up to 9-10 per cent with the set up of the centres. Earlier, Union Steel Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said his ministry will push primary steel producers to use 50 per cent of their input from scrapped/recycled steel by 2047 to help achieve the governme

Proud moment as Garba shines on global stage: Shah on Unesco recognition

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Thursday hailed the inclusion of Gujarat's traditional Garba dance in its 'Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity', saying it is an accolade for the beauty and resilience of the country's culture. UNESCO has approved the inclusion of Gujarat's traditional Garba dance in its 'Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity'. "Garba is an age-old dance form that brings the community together with its rhythmic harmony. Its inscription on the Intangible Heritage List is an accolade for the beauty and resilience of our culture. "This proud moment, when our very own Garba shines on the global stage, also reminds us of our responsibility to promote and preserve more religiously," Shah wrote on 'X'. India had nominated Garba, performed across Gujarat and in many other parts of the country during the Navratri festival, for inclusion in the list.

Celebration of life: PM Modi hails Garba's inclusion in Unesco's key list

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described Garba as a celebration of life, unity and deep-rooted traditions, as UNESCO approved the inclusion of Gujarat's traditional dance in its 'Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity'. "Its inscription on the Intangible Heritage List showcases to the world the beauty of Indian culture. This honour inspires us to preserve and promote our heritage for future generations. Congrats for this global acknowledgment," Modi said on X. India had nominated Garba, performed across Gujarat and in many other parts of the country during the Navratri festival, for inclusion in the list.

Garba of Gujarat included in Unesco's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Gujarat''s popular Garba dance has been included in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity by UNESCO, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Wednesday. The inclusion has been made under the provisions of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage during the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage which began in Kasane, Botswana on Tuesday. Garba of Gujarat is the 15th ICH element from India to join this list. This inscription underscores Garba's pivotal role as a unifying force that fosters social and gender inclusivity. Garba as a dance form is entrenched deeply in ritualistic and devotional roots, involving people from all walks of life and it continues to thrive as a vibrant living tradition bringing communities together, an official release said.

16 countries onboard to be partners for Vibrant Gujarat event: Officials

As many as 16 countries and 14 organisations have so far confirmed to be partners for the upcoming 10th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit next month, officials said Wednesday. The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2024, being organised on the theme of Gateway to the Future', will have Japan, Finland, Morocco, Republic of Korea, Mozambique, Estonia, UAE, Australia, UK, Netherlands, Norway, Nepal, Thailand, Bangladesh, Germany, and Egypt as partner countries, said a government release. The 10th edition of the investors' summit is scheduled to take place from January 10-12, 2024, at the Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. Among partner organisations are American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM India), Canada India Foundation, EPIC India-University of Chicago, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Indo-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (ICCC), and Indo-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry. International Solar Alliance, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Netherlands

Suzuki Motor Gujarat unit crosses 3 mn cumulative production milestone

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday said its Gujarat-based unit has crossed 30 lakh cumulative production milestone. Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG) has surpassed the milestone within a span of around 6 years and 11 months since commencing operations in February 2017, MSI said in a statement. SMG has an annual production capacity of 7.5 lakh units and the vehicles manufactured at the plant are sold in both domestic as well as export markets. "With the acquisition of Suzuki Motor Gujarat, we are further enhancing our production flexibility. The production of our battery electric vehicles will also be undertaken at the Gujarat plant and is expected to start in FY 2024-25," MSI MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi stated. Currently, the facility rolls out some of the popular models like Swift, Baleno, Dzire and Fronx. Around 50 per cent of the vehicles manufactured at SMG in 2022-23, were exported to global markets, Takeuchi noted. MSI board recently approved the acquisition of SMG from Suzuki

1,052 lost lives in Gujarat due to heart attacks in last 6 months: Minister

The Minister further added that the Emergency Service Ambulance (108) is receiving more than 173 cardiac emergency calls every day, in which youth are the biggest victims

3 held in Gujarat over deaths due to contaminated Ayurvedic syrup intake

At least three persons, including two grocers, have been arrested, days after five persons died due to suspected consumption of an Ayurvedic syrup containing methanol sold by their shop in Gujarat's Kheda district, police said on Saturday. Two others, who had supplied bottles of the syrup, are yet to be arrested. The shop had sold bottles of the syrup to at least 50 persons, as per the preliminary investigation. A five-member special investigation team (SIT) led by Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nadiad, was formed to investigate the case, said Kheda district Superintendent of Police Rajesh Gadhiya. "We have arrested Kishor Sodha and his brother Ishwar Sodha, the owners of the grocery store which sold the suspected syrup to the victims. When the duo was questioned, they identified one Yogesh Sindhi as the person who supplied them with the syrup. All three were arrested yesterday (Friday)," Gadhiya told reporters. Sindhi disclosed the names of Nitin Kotwani and Bhavesh Shevkani fr

India's Aether Industries ordered to shut production at blast affected site

A storage tank blast killed seven people and injured 24 at one of the company's plants in the port city in Gujarat state, Aether Industries confirmed on Thursday

1,052 die of heart attack in 6 months in Guj, 80% deaths in 11-25 age group

A total of 1,052 persons have died of heart attack in Gujarat in the last six months, with 80 per cent of the deceased being in the 11-25 age group, state education minister Kuber Dindor said on Friday. In view of the rising number of heart attacks, nearly two lakh school teachers and college professors will be provided training in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), a crucial lifesaving intervention during such medical emergencies, Dindor said. "As many as 1,052 persons have died due to heart attack during the last six months in Gujarat. Nearly 80 per cent of them were in the age-group of 11 to 25 years and these students and youngsters were not even obese. The 108 ambulance service receives 173 cardiac emergency calls per day," said Dindor while addressing the media in Gandhinagar. Youngsters are living in fear because a majority of the heart attack victims were in their age group, he claimed. "We have seen how people died (due to heart attack) while playing cricket o

5 die in Gujarat due to suspected contaminated ayurvedic syrup consumption

At least five persons have died due to the suspected consumption of an ayurvedic syrup containing methyl alcohol in Gujarat's Kheda district, police said on Thursday. The deaths took place on November 28 and 29, said Kheda Superintendent of Police Rajesh Gadhiya. Methyl alcohol is a poisonous substance. Police are probing at what stage it was added to the syrup. The deceased were suspected to have consumed 'Kalmeghasav - Asava Arishta', an ayurvedic syrup which was sold over the counter to nearly 50 persons by a grocery shop in Bilodara village near Nadiad, the police official said. According to officials, such medicinal syrups are sometimes misused by alcohol addicts. Notably, prohibition is in force in Gujarat. "While five persons lost their lives after consuming the syrup in the last two days, two are undergoing treatment. We have detained the shop owner and two others for questioning," SP Gadhiya said. Police started a probe on Wednesday afternoon after learning that five ...

Five states account for more than 70% of on-site worker fatalities

Although the number of factory workers being injured has declined, fatal injuries have increased in the last five years. In 2017, as many as 18 per cent of injuries led to deaths

Gujarat Global Summit 2024: MoU signed for manufacturing green methanol

"Gujarat currently contributes 15% to India's Renewable Energy capacity, it is one of the fastest-growing renewable energy-producing regions," Gujarat govt said

Goldi Solar offers rooftop installation to workers rescued in Uttarkashi

Gujarat-based Goldi Solar on Wednesday said it will install rooftop solar power system at the houses of the 41 workers rescued from the Silkyara tunnel collapse site in Uttarakhand. On Tuesday evening, rescue team pulled out all the 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel in a multi-agency rescue operation that hovered between hope and despair for almost 17 days. "With the nation celebrating safe returns of our brave workers who were trapped in Uttarkashi, we will support the affected families and individuals. Goldi Solar will power the residence of all the 41 workers with rooftop solar installations," the company said in a statement. Goldi Solar Founder and MD Ishver Dholakiya said, this initiative is a step to empowering these families with access to sustainable energy and hope for a brighter future. Goldi Solar is committed to helping underprivileged communities and contributing to their well-being. The company will bear the cost of the initiative, he ...

PM to virtually interact with 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra' beneficiaries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually interact with beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on Thursday.The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is being undertaken across the country with the aim to attain saturation of flagship schemes of the government through ensuring that the benefits of these schemes reach all targeted beneficiaries in a time-bound manner.The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra was launched by the Prime Minister on November 15 from Khunti, Jharkhand. As a part of On-Spot services under the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, Health Camps are being organized at the places of halt of the IEC Van in the Gram PanchayatsAs on 26 November 2023, 5,470 Health camps have been conducted in 995 Gram Panchayats reporting a total footfall of more than 7,82,000 people according to a PIB release.Under the flagship Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY) scheme of MoHFW for the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, Ayushman cards are being created using the Ayushman app and physical cards are

24 injured as fire breaks out at chemical plant in Surat after explosion

A fire broke out at a chemical plant in Gujarat's Surat city after an explosion on Wednesday, injuring 24 workers, officials said. The blaze erupted at the chemical factory located in Sachin GIDC industrial area at around 2 am following an explosion in a large tank after leakage of inflammable chemicals stored in it, Surat in-charge chief fire officer Basant Pareek said. "At least 24 workers suffered injuries and were rushed to a hospital where they are undergoing treatment," he said. It was not immediately clear how many workers were inside the factory when the incident took place, he said. "The blast caused fire in the three-storey building of the factory and engulfed the entire unit," another official said. More than a dozen fire-fighting vehicles were rushed to the spot and efforts were underway to contain the blaze, he said.

27 killed in lightning strikes in Gujarat amid widespread unseasonal rain

At least 27 people have been killed in multiple lightning strikes in Gujarat as widespread unseasonal rainfall battered the state, damaging homes and standing crops, officials said on Monday. The lightning-related deaths occurred in a span of 24 hours beginning on early Sunday morning, they said. The rainfall subsided on Monday which saw only intermittent showers at some places in the state. As per the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), so far 27 people have lost their lives after being struck by lightning in different parts of Gujarat. Most of the deaths were reported in the districts of Dahod, Tapi, Dangs, Amreli, Surendranagar, Botad, Mehsana, Kheda, Panchmahal, Sabarkantha, Ahmedabad, Bharuch and Devbhumi Dwarka, it said. Lightning strikes also killed animals, while untimely rains accompanied by thunderstorms and hailstorms damaged houses and standing crops, the officials said. Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid condolences to the families of the victims and said the .