Today, Gujarat government moved the Supreme Court challenging Gujarat High Court order’s quashing an ordinance on 10 % quota for EBC Economically Backward Classes among the unreserved category. Hearing in the case will be made on August 22. The government of Gujarat had announced a 10 % provision for EBC quota which was earlier quashed […]
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US Ambassador’s apology to superstar Shahrukh over airport detention
US Ambassador to India Richard Verma today apologised to Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan for his detention at Los Angeles airport and said the US was working to ensure that it does not happen again. Verma’s comment on Twitter was appreciated by Khan who thanked him for his concern. “Sorry for the trouble at LAX @iamsrk. […]
Gujarat govt’s Chief Secretary K Kailashnathan to be in CM Office till December 2017 elections
In Gandhinagar, chief principal secretary to the Gujarat chief minister Kuniyil Kailashnathan has again been re-appointed. Sources said Kailashnathan is likely to serve in the CMO till Gujarat assembly elections in 2017. He is 1979 batch IAS officer has already served in this capacity after retirement, under two successive chief ministers – former CMs Narendra […]
Gujarat: 3 parliamentary secretaries Hirabhai Solanki, Punam Makwana and Purnesh Modi appointed
In Gujarat Government lead by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, today 3 more parliamentary secretaries namely Hirabhai Solanki, Punam Makwana and Purnesh Modi have been appointed at Gandhinagar. Earlier, 8 Parliamentary secretaries were appointed by the government.
Maternity Bill passed in Rajya Sabha, women to get 26 weeks off
Today in Delhi, the Rajya Sabha passed the much awaited amendment to Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, paving way for 26 weeks of maternity leave to working women besides providing for 12 weeks of maternity leave for commissioning mothers and introducing an enabling provision of “work from home” for nursing mothers. Increasing on Maternity Leave its […]
Gandhinagar: new BJP Gujarat President Jitu Vaghani met Keshubhai Patel at his residence
Today in Gandhinagar, new BJP Gujarat President Jitu Vaghani met former Gujarat Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel at his residence. Vaghani. Earlier, newly elected Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel also met Keshubhai and took his blessing, after getting appointed in their new posts.
Ahmedabad to Mumbai flights delayed
Today many Ahmedabad to Mumbai bound flights were delayed due to various reasons including 10 domestic and 1 international flights. Many passengers face difficulty due to flight delays.
PM Modi attired in traditional dress of tribals; meet tribals from Dahod of Gujarat
Today in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with a group of people belonging to the tribal communities of Dahod in Gujarat. Noteworthy thing is PM Modi attired himself in a dress traditionally wore by tribals to personalise their meeting. Modi met tribal men, women and children. Modi tried hand at bow and arrow.
Gujarat HC extended interim stay for arrest of BJP MLA Kotadiya; next hearing on 16 August
Today morning BJP MLA Nalin Kotadiya was asked to appear before Ahmedabad Crime Branch in beating and demanding extortion money from a builder. A police complaint in Vastrapur police station has been made. Gujarat High Court has ordered Crime Branch to interrogate Kotadiya but cannot arrest him. HC has extended interim stay for arrest of […]
Monsoon session of Gujarat Assembly from 22 August
A two day long Monsoon session of Gujarat Legislative Assembly to start from 22 to 23 August in capital city of Gandhinagar.