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Ahmedabad: Twenty-five families living in Snehanjali Society in the Thaltej area will now be rehabilitated with new homes, after an impending demolition drive by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) pushed them to the brink of displacement. The society, built 35 years ago, had been declared "illegal" by the civic body, triggering days of protests and anxiety among residents. Despite holding registered documents and loan papers, residents said their homes were suddenly deemed illegal, and they were virtually rendered homeless after AMC moved in with demolition machinery. When the civic team reached the site on Tuesday, residents staged protests threatening "mass suicides". Subsequently, officials halted the demolition drive temporarly. From 1BHK offer to 4BHK assurance Initially, officials reportedly offered only 1BHK flats in exchange for houses that residents say are now worth crores, leading to anger and sustained agitation. "When the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation first asked us to vacate our homes and offered us a 1BHK, we asked why we should accept that when we own houses worth crores. Now, because of our struggle, we are getting 4BHK homes," said resident Natwar Patel.
New Delhi, June 29 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted India's public health milestones, growing grassroots participation and women-led development efforts, while reflecting upon the 50th anniversary of the Emergency. In the 123rd edition of his monthly talk show Mann ki Baat, PM Modi recalled the nationwide enthusiasm surrounding the 10th International Yoga Day, observed on June 21. He noted in detail the wide-scale participation across the country and abroad, with the headline events in Visakhapatnam witnessing three lakh people perform yoga, and 2,000 tribal students condu ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the 'Sardar@150 Unity March' organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, he offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and paid heartfelt homage to the Iron Man of India, the architect of a united and integrated nation, on his 150th birth anniversary. He stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, grand celebrations are being organised across the nation to commemorate the ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: Gujarat govt on Sunday approved an allocation of Rs 107 crore to 149 municipalities for road repairs ahead of monsoon. An official statement said on Sunday that the allocation was made under the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana. "Anticipating the potential damage that heavy rainfall could cause to roads in urban regions, the state govt made advanced planning for timely road resurfacing and repairs. The approved grant will help municipalities start repair works early and avoid disruptions during the rainy season," an official statement said. Grants to municipalitie ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Over the past decade, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) invested Rs 330.36 crore in constructing five multi-level parking complexes across the city, with two more currently under construction.The multi-level parking facilities at Kankaria, Sindhu Bhavan Road, Prahladnagar, Navrangpura, and the Sabarmati Riverfront all proved unsuccessful. Despite the failure of this concept in Ahmedabad, the corporation plans to build two new multi-level parking complexes within a 500m stretch on the eastern side of the Sabarmati Riverfront. A tender was issued for a seven-storey multi-level ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 15 (ANI): In line with the efforts to realise the dream of the Olympics 2036 and develop world-class sports infrastructure in Gujarat, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex at Narangpura in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, constructed at a cost of ₹825 crore, and dedicated it to the nation, a release from the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Monday. The event was graced by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister for Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel, Minister of Stat ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], October 16 (ANI): In a heartfelt tribute, both daughters of Haryana-cadre IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar performed the 'mukhagni' to his mortal remains during his last rites at the Sector 25 crematorium. The solemn ceremony was attended by Haryana DGP OP Singh, along with other dignitaries, honouring the legacy of the esteemed officer. Puran Kumar allegedly shot himself at his residence in Chandigarh on October 7. In the 'final note' he left behind, he accused eight senior cops, including Haryana director general of police Shatrujeet Kapur, of "blatant caste-based ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The Commonwealth Sport Executive Board on Wednesday recommended Ahmedabad as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, with a final decision to be made at the General Assembly in Glasgow in Nov next year. The decision follows a rigorous evaluation of infrastructure, athlete experience and governance. Ahmedabad has been steadily building its case as India's next global sports capital.The Rs 6,000-crore Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave -- with the Narendra Modi Stadium, 50,000-seat football arena, aquatics centre, indoor stadium and athletes' village -- is on tra ...Read More >
Srinagar: Ahead of the annual Amaranth Yatra, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with various stakeholders here on Saturday to discuss arrangements for the smooth pilgrimage. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was present at the interaction at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) here in which members of the civil society, religious leaders, DDC chairpersons, members of business and trade associations, and MLAs also participated. The LG said the administration has made preparations, including security-related, for the comfort of the visiting pilgrims. "Despite challe ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) police on Sunday registered an FIR against a couple from Vatva for allegedly cheating five people of a total Rs 55.38 lakh after promising them jobs in the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC).The complainant, a 40-year-old resident of Paldi, approached the police with a detailed account of the fraud. According to her, after the death of her husband in May 2020, she began looking for a job to support her two children.In Sep 2022, she was introduced to a woman through a relative. The woman claimed she worked in AMC and could secure a sanitary insp ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Every year, as monsoon arrives with its waterlogged embrace, Ahmedabad's roads perform their breaking act without fail. This year is expected to not be different. In a clear waste of taxpayers' money, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) between 2020-21 and 2024-25 spent Rs 4,669.86 crore on resurfacing of existing roads and construction of new ones. This data from the civic body's annual report shows that the expenditure includes Rs 2,283 crore for road projects, Rs 672 crore from zonal budgets, and Rs 1,714.86 crore through state govt grants under the Swarnim Yojana.Despite t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Leaders of the 24 party I.N.D.I.A. bloc met virtually on Saturday to finalise their strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on Monday. They agreed to focus on eight priority issues, while reserving the option to raise additional local concerns as they arise. Among the key issues identified are Pahalgam terror attack and the Centre's response, Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered an India Pakistan cease fire ("five jets were shot down"), foreign policy questions, including India's position on the Gaza conflict, Special Intensi ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) have struggled with delays and cost escalations in their infrastructure projects over the past decade. Construction of flyovers, railway overbridges, and underpasses has been marred by design changes that have increased project costs and timelines. An analysis of 10 major infrastructure projects reveals a pattern of poor planning, lack of coordination between agencies and mid-project design changes that have collectively added crores to the public exchequer while leaving citizens waiting for c ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved a grant of Rs 107 crore for road repair and resurfacing work across 149 municipalities in Gujarat. This proactive step has been taken under the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana, specifically through the Mukhyamantri Shaheri Road Yojana, to ensure safer and better-quality roads in urban areas before the onset of the monsoon. Anticipating the potential damage that heavy rainfall could cause to roads in urban regions, the Chief Minister has put forward an advanced plan for timely road resurfacing a ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 15 (ANI): In line with the efforts to realise the dream of the Olympics 2036 and develop world-class sports infrastructure in Gujarat, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex at Narangpura in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, constructed at a cost of ₹825 crore, and dedicated it to the nation, a release from the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Monday. The event was graced by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister for Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel, Minister of Stat ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Gujarat government on Friday announced that Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has granted in-principle approval for development projects worth over Rs 1,700 crore in a single day. These funds will be directed to six newly-formed Municipal Corporations, five Municipalities, and the Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar Municipal Corporations. The approvals come under the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Urban Development Scheme, aimed at accelerating infrastructure growth and improving urban living standards across Gujarat. Among the allocations, Ahmedabad Municipal Corp ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as the tax reductions on essential items of daily use will bring a noticeable drop in prices. He furthe ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has decided not to file a police complaint in connection with the illegal clinical trials conducted at the VS Hospital, despite an inquiry report confirming the act. Instead, the civic body will attempt to recover Rs 1.90 crore from three doctors allegedly involved in illegal trials.On Wednesday, deputy municipal commissioner Bharat Parmar told media persons, "No police complaint will be filed regarding the clinical trials at VS Hospital." Notices for recovery have been issued to Dr Manish Patel, former superintendent of VS Hospital; Dr Deva ...Read More >
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has initiated significant urban development projects worth over Rs. 1700 crore in Gujarat as part of the Urban Development Year 2025. This extensive plan, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, aims to transform urban areas into vibrant economic hubs and enhance citizens' quality of life. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has launched an ambitious initiative to bolster urban welfare through enhanced facilities during the Urban Development Year 2025 celebra ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 15 (ANI): Ahead of Gujarat's 75th anniversary, the state government on Wednesday unveiled the strategic vision document 'Gujarat@75: Agenda for 2035' at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, laying out a comprehensive development roadmap for the next decade, according to a statement issued by the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office (CMO). Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel released the document, describing the milestone as both a celebration of Gujarat's remarkable achievem ...Read More >