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Under this partnership, financial institutions will gain access to AI Sandbox, assistance in providing proof of concept, AI literacy programmes and digital assistant solutions, according to a release

Amid protests, Gujarat govt decides to recruit 7,500 teachers

This decision, announced by government spokesperson and minister Rushikesh Patel on Wednesday, aims to fill vacancies within the next three months

Gujarat government transfers three top police officers from Rajkot without posting

A notification released by the government stated that Raju Bhargava the commissioner of Rajkot city has been transferred without posting and will be replaced by Brijesh Kumar Jha, special commissioner of Ahmedabad city sector-2.

Krafton signs MoU with Gujarat govt to boost the state's gaming and esports ecosystem

BGMI maker Krafton said it will work closely with the state government to help nurture the gaming and esports ecosystem in Gujarat.

Hudco surges 18% to new record high on Rs 14,500 crore MoU With Gujarat government

State-owned HUDCO has entered into a pact with the Gujarat government to invest up to Rs 14,500 crore for financing of housing and urban infrastructure projects.

Gujarat govt signs ten MoUs to attract Rs 770 crore in tourism

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Aether Industries to set up new units in Gujarat with investment of Rs 1,000 crore

The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government to this effect, Aether Industries said in a statement.

Godhra train burning case: SC to hear pleas of Gujarat govt, convicts on March 24

An SC bench has directed the counsel for the Gujarat government and the convicts to provide a soft copy of the consolidated chart containing details such as actual sentences awarded to them and the period spent in jail till now.

Gujarat government purchased electricity worth Rs 8,160 crore from Adani Power in 2021-22: Assembly told

Responding to a starred question by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Hemant Ahir, state Energy Minister Kanu Desai said that in 2021-22, the government purchased 11,596 million units of electricity from the company for Rs 8,160 crore.

Adani Skill Development Centre awarded contract sans tender, no training imparted in last two years: Gujarat govt to Assembly

On whether a tender process was followed, State Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Bhanuben Babariya replied in the negative, adding further not a single SC youth was imparted training in 2021 and 2022 by the entity.

Asian Paints signs pact with Gujarat to set up manufacturing facility in Dahej

Asian Paints subsidiary will set up the manufacturing facility for Vinyl Acetate Ethylene Emulsion (VAE) and Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) at Dahej, Gujarat.

Bilkis Bano case: Pleas challenging remission of convicts are 'sheer misuse of PIL', Gujarat govt tells Supreme Court

The affidavit filed by the Gujarat government questioned the locus standi of petitioner Subhashini Ali, adding that remission was granted to the convicts after considering opinions from all those on the remission board.

Gujarat govt hikes auto-rickshaw fares after demand by unions

The minimum fare has been increased to Rs 20 from the existing Rs 18, and the running fare for each subsequent kilometre has been hiked to Rs 15 from the present Rs 13, state Transport Minister Purnesh Modi announced after meeting representatives of various auto-rickshaw unions.

COVID-19: Gujarat govt collected Rs 249 crore from over 36 lakh mask rule violators in two years

Responding to a set of questions raised by a Congress MLA during the Question Hour on Thursday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who handles home portfolio, said a fine of Rs 249.90 crore was collected from 36.26 lakh people for violating the mask rule in the last two years.

How AAP is making inroads in Gujarat ahead of 2022 assembly polls

Things started changing in AAP’s favour in February, when it tasted its first major success -- in the Surat municipal polls. It won 27 seats and emerged as the principal opposition party. The BJP won 93 seats. AAP now projects itself to be an alternative to both the BJP and the Congress in the state.

Gujarat govt praises MGNREGA scheme; calls it lifesaver' for labourers during pandemic

The BJP government in Gujarat has hailed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme as a ''lifesaver'' for the migrant workers, who returned to their native villages in the state due to the lockdown last year.

Supreme Court steps in where states do not care to tread

States have followed the Union government in tweaking labour laws, but often without the restraint shown by the Centre

COVID-19 impact | Gujarat government to not organise state Navratri festival this year

However, the government has not yet clarified its stand on whether Navratri celebrations, marked by 'garba'dance, will be allowed to be organised by individuals.

Coronavirus pandemic | Unlock 1.0 rules for Gujarat: What is allowed, what is not 

As all places of worship reopen in Gujarat's “non-containment zones "for viewing”, temple authorities will have to ensure that no religious ritual such as offering prasad or sprinkling holy water is performed.

Coronavirus pandemic | Gujarat government claims 'ayurvedic kadha' helped quarantined people recover

The speech of Jayanti Ravi, Gujarat's Principal Secretary of Health and Family Welfare, was shared on Twitter by DD News Gujarati but did not find much acceptance among social media users as many questioned the authenticity of her claims.

Gujarat govt announces Rs 3795 cr package for rain-hit farmers

The aid will cover 56.35 lakh farmers whose crops were affected between the October 15 and November 20 period.

Bilkis Bano case: SC directs Gujarat govt to give Rs 50 lakh compensation, job, accommodation

A bench headed by Chief Justice Rajan Gogoi was informed by the Gujarat government that action has been taken against the erring police officials in the case.

Farm loan waiver not on Gujarat govt's mind, hints Deputy CM

He made the remarks in the wake of the newly-formed Congress governments in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh announcing farm loan waivers, fulfilling a promise made by the party ahead of the Assembly polls.

Gujarat to offer Rs 300-cr subsidy on milk powder exports

The move will help the milk cooperatives ease inventory of around 1.10 lakh tonne of milk powder lying with milk cooperatives, according to a government release today.