Ahmedabad, March 27 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday praised the central government's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, stating that the move demonstrates its commitment to protecting citizens from the impact of global instability.The government has reduced...
Gandhinagar, March 27 – The Gujarat government has welcomed the central government's move to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre.Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said, "Today, with the sharp increase in crude oil prices globally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once...
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Gandhinagar, March 26: Preparations have been completed in Gujarat's Gandhinagar for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on March 31, with officials focusing on both a major public gathering and a cultural program linked to the Jain community.According to local authorities, arrangements for...
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Gandhinagar, March 25: Gujarat has ranked first in the country in disposing of complaints received through the National Helpline Against Atrocities, while over Rs 23 crore in assistance was disbursed in 2025.The assistance is provided in cases involving Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled...
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Gandhinagar, March 25 – A meeting of the Gujarat unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Core Committee was held on Wednesday at the official residence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.The meeting was attended by senior party leaders and Ministers, including Rushikesh Patel, Jitu Vaghani...
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Gandhinagar, March 25 – The Gujarat government will open the ‘i-Khedut’ portal from March 27 to April 26 to accept online applications from farmers and livestock owners seeking assistance under the 148 components across agriculture, horticulture, and animal husbandry schemes for the 2026-27...
Gandhinagar, March 25 – Gujarat government spokesperson and Minister Jitu Vaghani accused the Congress party on Wednesday of attempting to block the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the Assembly, warning that the people would respond by rejecting the party in the next elections.Vaghani said...
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Gandhinagar, March 25 Gujarat has become the second state after Uttarakhand to pass a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, with state BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma stating on Wednesday that the move advances the goal of a uniform legal framework governing personal matters across communities.In a...
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Gandhinagar, March 24 – Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday termed the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026 by the state Assembly as a "historic moment" for Gujarat and the country.The passage followed a debate lasting more than seven and a half hours, which ended...
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Gandhinagar, March 24 The Gujarat assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill on Tuesday after a marathon debate of more than seven hours, with the ruling BJP hailing it as a landmark reform to ensure equality, while the Congress vehemently opposed it, saying it violates fundamental rights...
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Gandhinagar, March 24 – Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi argued in the Gujarat Assembly on Tuesday that the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was essential to address the legal inequalities faced by women.Speaking during the discussion after the legislation was tabled by Chief Minister...
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Gandhinagar, March 24 – Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a statewide review meeting with district collectors on Tuesday to assess fuel availability, following panic buying triggered by rumors of shortages in several cities.The meeting, held via video conference from Gandhinagar...
Gandhinagar, March 24 – The Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, was formally introduced in the State Assembly on Tuesday by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.The Bill, introduced during the final days of the current budget session, aims to establish a common legal framework governing...
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Gandhinagar, March 24 The Gujarat government on Tuesday introduced the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, in the legislative assembly, proposing a common legal framework to govern marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships, irrespective of religion.Chief Minister...
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Gandhinagar, March 24 – Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said on Tuesday that the day would be “etched in golden words in Gujarat’s history” as the State Assembly prepared to debate the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. Sanghavi is expected to introduce the legislation around 2:00 PM today...
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Gandhinagar, March 23 – The Gujarat unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday asked its workers to intensify outreach at the booth level and present the government's "performance report" to voters ahead of the upcoming local body elections.The meeting, held at the party's state...
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Gandhinagar, March 23 – The Gujarat government has made 20 of its most in-demand public services available online, aiming to improve access and reduce processing times for millions of applicants, according to an official statement issued on Monday.This initiative targets services that account...
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Gandhinagar, March 23 The Gujarat government on Monday asserted that there was no shortage of petrol and diesel in the state, even in the wake of the West Asian conflict, as rumors of scarcity triggered panic buying and led to long queues at fuel stations in several areas of the state.Speaking...
Amreli (Gujarat), March 22 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 24 development projects worth Rs 707 crore in Amreli on Sunday, and said the government is committed to providing funds for the district's progress.CM Patel laid foundation stones...
Ahmedabad, March 22 – Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel dedicated and laid the foundation for 24 development projects worth over Rs 707 crore in the Amreli district on Sunday, emphasizing the state government's focus on infrastructure expansion and rural development.Of the total, 14...
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