Bilkis Bano Gangrape Case: SC To Hear Pleas Against Premature Release Of 11 Convicts Today
Bano had also filed a review petition seeking a review of its earlier order by which it had asked the Gujarat government to consider the plea for the remission of one of the convicts.
Mar 27, 2023, 10:01 AM IST
Morbi bridge collapse result of 'massive corruption', Gujarat govt should resign: Arvind Kejriwal
At least 135 people were killed when a suspension bridge on the Machchhu river collapsed in Gujarat's Morbi.
Nov 01, 2022, 13:42 PM IST
'Very bulky counter': SC on Gujarat govt's reply on release of 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano rape case
Gujarat government on Monday defended in Supreme Court its decision to release the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case in accordance with the 1992 remission policy since they had completed more than 14 years in prison and their conduct was found to be good.
Oct 18, 2022, 16:27 PM IST
Gujarat govt gets Supreme Court notice on activist Teesta Setalvad's bail plea
Teesta Setalvad has approached the top court against the August 3 order of the Gujarat High Court which issued notice to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) seeking its response to bail applications filed by Setalvad and former Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) RB Sreekumar and posted the hearing on September 19.
Aug 22, 2022, 14:01 PM IST
Jignesh Mevani’s ultimatum: Take back cases against Dalits or 'Gujarat bandh' on June 1
Speaking at a gathering in Ahmedabad, Dalit leader Mevani called the BJP-led Gujarat government “useless” for doing nothing when a legislator from the state was "kidnapped" and taken away.
May 04, 2022, 12:11 PM IST
Gujarat Govt invites Hardik Patel for talks; he accepts
Hardik said an eleven-member team of PAAS will meet the government, but stressed that the organisation will stick to its main demand of OBC quota and won't accept any "lollipop".
Nov 24, 2016, 21:43 PM IST
PM Modi inaugurates 'green' terminal at Vadodara airport; says govt strives to create “divyang-friendly” infrastructure
PM Modi said that improved air connectivity will help boost tourism growth.
Oct 22, 2016, 18:54 PM IST
Gujarat govt to invite Nobel prize winners ahead of Vibrant Summit
To motivate talented youths to take up research and development, Gujarat government has decided to invite Nobel Prize winners from across the world, a day before the inauguration of the next Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.
Oct 13, 2016, 17:06 PM IST
Gujarat Govt forms SIT to probe 2012 firing on Dalits
Chief Minister Vijay Rupani took the decision to constitute the three-member SIT to probe the incident after receiving several representations from Dalit leaders.
Aug 20, 2016, 17:48 PM IST
Deputy CM Nitin Patel - the Patidar face of new Gujarat govt
For Gujarat's new Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Ratilal Patel, who lost the top job to Vijay Rupani at the last moment, the challenge will be to placate his own Patidar community ahead of next year's elections.
Aug 07, 2016, 23:38 PM IST
Gujarat govt to withdraw 90% cases related to Patidar agitation
A review committee headed by Chief Minister Anandiben Patel discussed the matter "sympathetically" after repeated appeals to get the cases withdrawn.
Jul 31, 2016, 20:27 PM IST
362 Indian fishermen still in Pak jail: Gujarat govt
As many as 362 Indian fishermen, mostly hailing from Gujarat and captured in the recent past, are lodged in Pakistan jail, the state government informed the Legislative Assembly here on Tuesday.
Mar 16, 2016, 00:31 AM IST
Gujarat: 13 cases of denial of entry to Dalits at temples in 5 years
Gujarat government today told the Legislative Assembly that at least 13 cases of Dalits being denied entry to a temple were registered in the state in last five years.
Mar 04, 2016, 20:52 PM IST
Journalist, not Tagore bestowed Mahatma title on Bapu: Gujarat govt
The matter has now landed before the Gujarat High Court.
Feb 15, 2016, 18:50 PM IST
Hardik Patel's intention was to wage war against Gujarat govt, says FIR
The 27-page FIR filed by city crime branch against Hardik Patel says that the young quota leader had allegedly instigated his community to adopt violent means to "wage war" against Gujarat government.
Oct 22, 2015, 18:51 PM IST
Gujarat govt to announce scheme for general category students
As a part of its damage control exercise amid the agitation of the Patel community for reservations, the BJP government in Gujarat would be announcing a special scheme for general category students who come from an economically weak background.
Sep 24, 2015, 00:36 AM IST
Gujarat rubbishes in SC allegations of sacked IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt
The Gujarat government on Wednesday rubbished in the Supreme Court the claim of sacked IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt that he was present at a meeting to discuss law and order situation during the 2002 communal violence at residence of the then Chief Minister.
Sep 23, 2015, 21:59 PM IST
Farmers' contribution for Narmada underground pipeline reduced
Gujarat government on Monday said the farmers' groups will have to contribute only 2.5 per cent of the total cost instead of the earlier 10 per cent for laying underground pipeline from Narmada canal network to the farms.
Sep 15, 2015, 00:24 AM IST
