203 Kutch villages still staring at water shortage
Despite the rains pouring their bounty across the state in the last fortnight, some 203 villages in Kutch continue to be in the category of semi water scarcity affected areas. These villages are located
View ArticleRiver interlinking makes Ugamedi village drought-proof
Thousands of people from 10 villages around Ugamedi village in Bhavnagar district were all smiles on Tuesday. The once parched Sonal river was flowing bank to bank. After almost two years of hard work,
View ArticleIndustrialist on a green mission aims to plant one lakh trees
Since the World Environment Day on June 5, Vijay Dobaria, a city-based industrialist has been spending most of his time in village of Padadhari taluka near the city. Dobariya, 32, has taken upon himself
View ArticleGas leak from ONGC well triggers scare in Mehsana village
There was a scare at Santhol village in Mehsana following natural gas leakage from a well of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). The panic-stricken people spent a sleepless night as they felt...
View ArticleNGT slams states over improper solid waste management systems
The National Green Tribunal Delhi came down heavily on all states in regards with solid waste management and said that if they fail to appear on February 5, it will impose fine of Rs 50,000 on each member
View ArticleState has 3 weeks to file solid-waste report
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), New Delhi, which had come down heavily on states including Gujarat for not complying with orders on municipal solid waste (MSW) management, has given three weeks time
View ArticleFarmers oppose CRZ clearance to Mithivirdi N-plant
The farmers from villages around the proposed nuclear power plant in Mithivirdi in Bhavnagar on Monday opposed the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance given to the 6000 MW project and sought further
View ArticleGujarat's Amreli battles worst flood in 90 years
RAJKOT: It's a scene of complete devastation in Amreli, which has been ravaged by the worst floods in 90 years. Almost 600 out of the total 838 villages of the district are inundated and a massive rescue
View Article27 missing lions located near Liliya, Krakach
The forest department and wildlife conservationists took as sigh of relief as over 27 lions, that had gone missing after flash floods in Shetrunji river, were located in villages around Liliya and Krakach
View ArticleRMC 'fine' with polluting firms!
RAJKOT: Is the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) going soft on Hanjar Biotech Energy Pvt Ltd, the company that drew severe flak from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Pune, for mishandling solid...
View ArticleSwine flu claims one in Jamnagar
Jamnagar: A 42-year-old man Jamnagar succumbed to swine flu in Jamnagar on Sunday. Narshi Vaghela, a resident of Rajivnagar on Air Force Road, was admitted to the civil hospital in Jamnagar three days
View ArticleRMC to build ‘Smart Ghar’ with green technology
Rajkot: The Rajkot Municipal Corporation's (RMC) housing scheme, 'Smart Ghar', proposed using green technology design, has received 'Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project' certification. The
View ArticleH1N1 claims 14th victim in Saurashtra
Swine flu claimed yet another life in the city on Monday when a 52-year-old man from Junagadh succumbed to the deadly virus. The victim Gordhan Chothani was admitted to the Rajkot Civil Hospital after
View ArticleSensors to monitor Rajkot’s air quality
Rajkot: How fresh is the air you breathe? Residents of Saurashtra's commercial capital will soon know the quality of air with the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) planning to install 50 environment...
View Article2 die of swine flu in Jamnagar
Rajkot: A 55-year-old woman from Naduna village about 10km from Jamnagar city died of swine flu on Thursday. Rasilaben Akbari was admitted to the GG Hospital in Jamnagar a couple of days ago. She tested
View ArticleSwine flu claims 170 lives in Gujarat
AHMEDABAD: Swine flu continues its death march unabated as total 170 people have succumbed to H1N1 virus infection till August 12 since January. In such times, lakhs of people congregating for the...
View ArticleA’bad foul air advisory wake-up call for Rajkot too Deadly pollutant going...
Rajkot: The pollution advisory issued in Ahmedabad on Wednesday is a wake-up call for Rajkot too. The city, which has been winning accolades for its green energy initiatives, is still struggling to
View ArticleBreather from Morbi’s noxious fumes
Morbi: Driving on Rajkot-Morbi highway isn’t a smooth ride any day. Besides the bumpy road, air filled with dust particles can choke you while approaching Morbi, which is famous for its ceramic industry
View ArticleUnsafe cargo handling at ports polluting marine life
Ahmedabad: State’s nodal maritime agency, Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has been found guilty for causing severe air and water pollution at Bedi, Nava Bandar and associated ports in Jamnagar. The Gujarat
View ArticleAll Asiatic lions in state to be screened
Rajkot: The reason for deaths of 11 lions in just eight days in Dalkhaniya Range of Gir (east) still remains a mystery. A day after forests minister Ganpat Vasava categorically stated that only three
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