Corroded wires, welded suspenders behind Morbi bridge tragedy: SIT in preliminary probe report

Corroded wires, welded suspenders behind Morbi bridge tragedy: SIT in preliminary probe report

A cable suspension bridge collapsed in Morbi, Gujarat on October 31, 2022 | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji The Gujarat government-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) has found in its preliminary probe that corrosion on nearly half of the wires on a cable and welding of old suspenders with new ones were some of the major faults that … Read more

Gujarat to harvest record high groundnut crop, says SEA

Gujarat to harvest record high groundnut crop, says SEA

Industry body Solvent Extractors’ Association (SEA) of India has pegged the groundnut production of Gujarat, the top producer of the oilseed at 38.55 lakh tonnes, up by 8.74% than the previous year. A team of SEA headed by GG Patel, convener, SEA Oilseed Crop Estimate Committee carried out the crop survey, informed SEA in a … Read more

Vaccinate staff or face shutdown: Gujarat issues warning to businesses, asks them to vaccinate staff by June 30

Vaccinate staff or face shutdown: Gujarat issues warning to businesses, asks them to vaccinate staff by June 30

As per government’s statement, the managers, owners and staff of any business/ professional establishments in these 18 cities have to be positively vaccinated by June 30. (File Photo: PTI) COVID-19: The Gujarat government on Thursday issued a statement making it mandatory for managers, owners of business/ professional establishments to be vaccinated by June 30 in … Read more

Gujarat government analyses rise in mucormycosis cases; here is what they found

Gujarat government analyses rise in mucormycosis cases; here is what they found

The state government has recorded 3,726 cases so far of the fungal infection. With the surge in the number of mucormycosis cases, the state government of Gujarat has set up a force of experts and doctors who will take charge on developing a policy on mucormycosis treatment. The body will comprise of 11 members and … Read more

Punishment for not wearing mask: Gujarat HC orders compulsory community service at Covid-19 care centres

Punishment for not wearing mask: Gujarat HC orders compulsory community service at Covid-19 care centres

According to the Gujarat Health Department, 1477 new cases have been recorded in the last 24 hours. Gujarat High Court has ordered that any person who is found without a mask will have to do compulsory community service at COVID-19 care centres. This has been mandated by the Gujarat High Court and Gujarat government is … Read more

Gujarat government to strengthen the Gunda and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act

Gujarat government to strengthen the Gunda and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat government is set to pass an ordinance in the next cabinet meeting, to strengthen the Gujarat Gunda and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act by incorporating provisions for faster trial of cases, tougher penalty for offences and protection of witnesses. The proposed ordinance “will tighten the leash on antisocial elements who are a hindrance … Read more