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  • Eight AAP Workers Held For Putting Up Anti-Modi Posters In Gujarat

    Eight AAP Workers Held For Putting Up Anti-Modi Posters In Gujarat

    Eight workers of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have been arrested for allegedly putting up posters saying “Modi Hatao Desh Bachao” in different parts of Ahmedabad city in Gujarat, police said on Friday.

    The Gujarat unit of AAP condemned the arrests saying the action has proved their point that “democracy is in danger”.

    In a release, the city crime branch said eight persons have been arrested on the charge of damaging public property by putting up posters with the text “Modi Hatao Desh Bachao” in areas like Isanpur, Maninagar, Vatva, Narol and Vadaj. The posters were put up by the AAP workers on Thursday, it said.

    The arrests were made on Thursday night after the registration of first information reports (FIRs) in different police stations earlier in the day, said the release.

    Police have identified the AAP workers as Natwar Thakor, Jatin Patel, Kuldeep Bhatt, Bipin Sharma, Ajay Chauhan, Arvind Chauhan, Jivan Maheshwari and Paresh Tulsiani.

    AAP’s Gujarat vice president Sagar Rabari said though the party posted such posters in many other states on Thursday, only Gujarat police booked their workers.

    “Ahmedabad is the only city where people are deprived of their Constitutional rights because police can arrest you anytime and book you as per their whims and fancies. This police action proves that our apprehension that democracy is in danger is not misplaced and we were not wrong in carrying out that poster drive,” said Rabari.

  • Over 32,000 teaching posts lying vacant in Gujarat

    Over 32,000 teaching posts lying vacant in Gujarat

    AHMEDABAD: The discussion on the state of education in Gujarat heated up during the assembly elections a few months back, triggering a social media battle between AAP and the BJP. The state administration at the time claimed that the Gujarat education model was the best.

    However, the same BJP government acknowledged on Wednesday in the assembly that more than 32,000 posts of teachers and principals are lying vacant in various government as well as grant-in-aid primary, secondary and higher secondary schools.

    Education Minister Kuber Dindor informed the House in response to a series of inquiries from Congress MLAs about the state of education that, as of December 2022, there were 29,122 teachers’ positions and 3,552 principal positions vacant in the state-run as well as government-aided Gujarati and English medium schools across the state.

    Assembly data also revealed that of these 32,674 vacant positions, 20,678 were left unfilled at government-run schools while 11,996 teacher and principal posts could not be filled in granted schools.
    Almost 17,500 government primary teacher positions were unfilled in total. There are 1,507 positions vacant in the Kutch district alone, 1,152 in Dahod, which has a large tribal population, 869 in Banaskantha, 724 in Rajkot, and 692 in Mahisagar.

    The information also showed that there are no government-run secondary English-medium schools for classes 9 and 10 in 14 out of 33 districts in Gujarat. Similarly, there are no English-medium higher secondary schools operated by the state government for classes 11 and 12, and there are no grant-funded English-language elementary schools in any of the 31 districts.

    Among the claims of digital and science education, another startling statistic emerged. The majority of schools in the Jamnagar-Dwarka district lack computer labs. There are no computer labs in 490 Jamnagar primary schools and 337 Dwarka primary schools.

    According to data, 506 primary schools in Jamnagar and 379 primary schools in Dwarka do not have a science experiment lab. Parthiv Raj Kathwadia, a spokesperson for Gujarat Congress, attacked the BJP government, saying “the BJP government is playing games with the future of students.”

  • Crime Branch nabbed 50 thousand reward running away since 2019, was doing the job of train cleaning staff in Gujarat

    Crime Branch nabbed 50 thousand reward running away since 2019, was doing the job of train cleaning staff in Gujarat

    Ghaziabad (IANS) | The crime branch team of Ghaziabad has got a big success. A vicious accused who has been absconding since 2019 has been arrested by the Crime Branch team. A reward of 50 was declared on this. For the last several years, it was doing different things by changing the name at different places. Recently, he was posted as a supervisor in a train cleaning company in Gujarat. Dozens of cases of robbery and snatching have been registered on this in different police stations. He has gone to jail many times before. The team of Crime Branch Police Commissionerate Ghaziabad has arrested Pran Singh, wanted accused in the Gangster Act for many years. In police interrogation, Pran Singh told that he was a resident of Vaishali, Bihar and his father used to work as an LIC agent in West Bengal. Due to less earning, he came to Ghaziabad and started working as a laborer, then gradually he formed his own gang here in 2018. Together with which it started carrying out incidents of mobile robbery, snatching, looting etc. Pran Singh was arrested in 2018 and then released on bail, after that once again he was arrested in 2019 and came out through fake bail.

    According to the information received from the police, after bail, he went to Mumbai and started working as a motorboat driver there. In 2022, it reached Ankleshwar in Gujarat and started working there as a supervisor in the OBSH company that does the cleaning of trains. As of now, he has been caught by the police and action is being taken on this.

    –IANS

  • Gujarat: Finance Minister announced in the assembly, women legislators will get an additional grant of one crore

    Gujarat: Finance Minister announced in the assembly, women legislators will get an additional grant of one crore

    Pension and tax collection expenditure, power projects and retirement benefits were to be discussed during the Question Hour on Monday in the session of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly. Along with this, Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai has made an important announcement in the assembly building. Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai announced that henceforth women legislators would be given an additional grant of one crore.

    Limbayat MLA Sangeeta Patil had demanded this

    Limbayat MLA Sangeeta Patil had made this demand. The women legislators had offered in the demands of the Finance Department. Due to which these demands of women legislators have been accepted and their grant has been increased.

    Information was also given in the assembly regarding dearness allowance

    Apart from this, information regarding dearness allowance was also given in the assembly. In the assembly, it has been said to give the benefit of dearness allowance at the rate of 34 percent to the employees. Dearness allowance will be given as per the decision of the state government. On January 1, 2022, dearness allowance will be paid at the rate of 34 percent of the basic pay.

  • Gujarat: Under ‘The Atmanirbhar Gujarat Schemes for Assistance to Industries’, 59 MoUs were signed with the state government for a total of Rs 90,665 crore

    Gujarat: Under ‘The Atmanirbhar Gujarat Schemes for Assistance to Industries’, 59 MoUs were signed with the state government for a total of Rs 90,665 crore

    Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state government has taken another step towards realizing the call of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi by making ‘Atmanirbhar Gujarat’ a huge investment MoU. With this commitment to build ‘Atmanirbhar Gujarat se Atmanirbhar Bharat’, the ‘The Atmanirbhar Gujarat Schemes for Assistance to Industries’, announced by the state government in October-2022 under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, is making a significant contribution. Under this scheme, on the first day of every week i.e. on Monday, a new venture is organized between various entrepreneurs and the state government to start industries at different places in the state.

    Gujarat attracts total proposed capital investment of Rs 90,665 crore

    Under the direction of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, six phases of this initiative have been completed from February 13, 2023 to March 27, 2023 and a total of 59 MoUs have been signed. As a result, a total proposed capital investment of Rs 90,665 crore has been attracted in Gujarat. Not only this, about 65,431 people will also get employment opportunities in the coming days due to the start of these industries. In the areas where MoUs have been signed so far, 40 thousand proposed employment opportunities will be available in chemical sector, 6 thousand in engineering sector and 5 thousand in renewable energy sector. Giving further momentum to “The Self-reliant Gujarat Schemes for Assistance to Industries”, 3 MoUs in a single day on this Monday i.e. March 27
    Various entrepreneurs did this in front of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

    Other countries including Germany, USA, UK, Kuwait, Malaysia have signed MoUs earlier to set up industries in the state.

    Through these 3 MoUs signed in the inspiring presence of Industries Minister Balwant Singh Rajput, a proposed investment of Rs 11,291 crore will come to the state and about 10,600 potential jobs will be created. Investments will come in pharmaceutical and sodaash industries under these multilateral MoUs. Two Indian companies and one Japanese company have shown interest in setting up their production units at Nakhatrana (Kutch), Walia (Bharuch) and Sanand (Ahmedabad) respectively among the industries that have signed MoUs. Under this “The Atmanirbhar Gujarat Schemes for Assistance to Industries”, other countries including Germany, USA, UK, Kuwait, Malaysia have signed MoUs earlier to set up industries in the state.

    Signed MoU and exchanged documents in front of Chief Minister and Ministers

    Kamal Dayani, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries Department, signed the MoU on behalf of the state government and concerned entrepreneurs on behalf of their units and exchanged the documents in front of the Chief Minister and the ministers. Chief Secretary Mr. Raj Kumar, Industries Commissioner Rahul Gupta and Managing Director (MD) of Industrial Extension Bureau (Index-B) Ms. Mamta Heerpara and senior officers were also present on the occasion.

  • Gujarat: Congress uproar over Rahul Gandhi’s issue in Assembly, Congress MLA suspended for the entire session

    Gujarat: Congress uproar over Rahul Gandhi’s issue in Assembly, Congress MLA suspended for the entire session

    Retirement benefits including pension, tax collection expenditure, power projects were to be discussed during the Question Hour on Monday in the session of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly. But even before this, Congress members created ruckus as soon as they entered the House wearing black clothes. Congress members were protesting in the Vidhansabha over Rahul Gandhi’s case. Due to which he was suspended till the end of the season.

    Balwant Singh supports Hrishikesh Patel’s proposal

    Parliamentary Minister Hrishikesh Patel proposed that all Congress MLAs be suspended till the assembly session is over. His proposal was supported by cabinet minister Balwant Singh Rajput. The Speaker said in the House that the decision taken in the Lok Sabha cannot be discussed or opposed in the Vidhan Sabha. Eventually all the MLAs were suspended till the end of the session.

    protested wearing black clothes with posters

    Congress MLAs were protesting wearing black clothes as soon as the session started. Taking the play card on the issue of Rahul Gandhi, the MLAs raised slogans. As soon as there was an uproar in the House, the Speaker suspended the Congress MLAs for a day. Significantly, protests are taking place across the country regarding the issue of Rahul Gandhi. On the other hand, on the Adani issue, the opposition MPs protested in the Parliament House wearing black clothes and carrying posters. Due to which the proceedings of the Parliament were adjourned.

    Every worker of Congress stands with Rahul Gandhi

    Congress leader Amit Chavda told reporters that today the new British rule has been established in the country. His friends are allowed to loot the wealth of the country. Mahatma Gandhi fought for independence under British rule. Rahul Gandhi is fighting against today’s new British. Why is this 56 inch chest government silent against China? Why is the government not ready to discuss against Adani’s questions? Why is the government silent on the demand of JPC? Rahul Gandhi is fighting against this government to keep democracy alive in the country. Today every worker of Congress is standing with Rahul Gandhi.

  • Gujarat: Bhupendra Patel will campaign in another state for the first time after becoming CM, will go to Karnataka on 26th

    Gujarat: Bhupendra Patel will campaign in another state for the first time after becoming CM, will go to Karnataka on 26th

    A meeting of Gujarat BJP leaders was held in Delhi. In this meeting, all the leaders have been instructed to get involved in the preparations for the Lok Sabha elections. State Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will campaign in Karnataka on a visit. Assembly elections are going to be held in Karnataka soon. At present, BJP and Congress have started campaigning vigorously there. In such a situation, the Chief Minister of Gujarat will hold a meeting with the Gujaratis living there. After becoming the CM, he will go to another state for the election campaign for the first time. ‘Sadakal Gujarat’ program will be held in Karnataka on Sunday. In which Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi will be present. ‘Sadakal Gujarat’ program has been organized in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

    4480 Gujaratis registered

    Harsh Sanghvi, Minister of State for Home and State’s Non-Resident Gujarati Division, has said that the event has been organized in Bengaluru, Karnataka on March 26 under the guidance of the state’s Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. There are 84 different Gujarati organizations and societies in Karnataka. So far 4480 Gujarati brothers and sisters have registered to participate in this program. The program will start at 5 pm, after which a cultural program will be presented by the local non-resident Gujarati youth brothers and sisters and a group discussion has been organized in the afternoon session. In which prominent leaders of Amreli, Ahmedabad and Kutch districts invited from the state of Gujarat will discuss various topics.

    short film on development will be shown

    NRIs invited from various cities of Karnataka will participate in the programme. As part of the programme, a short film on the works, achievements and latest developments of the Government of Gujarat will be screened. Also, non-resident Gujaratis of Karnataka state who have done excellent work or social service work in Karnataka and Bangalore, such great personalities will be honored.

  • Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will come to Gujarat, will inaugurate Saurashtra Tamil Sangam

    Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will come to Gujarat, will inaugurate Saurashtra Tamil Sangam

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will once again visit Saurashtra on 17th April. During this, he will bow his head at Somnath Dada’s temple. After visiting Mahadev, he will also start the Saurashtra Tamil Sangam.

    All the parties have started making the next action plan regarding the Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, BJP has also intensified its activities regarding the elections. Amidst all this, the Prime Minister will again visit Gujarat. Will reach Somnath temple in Gujarat on April 17 for darshan.

    Saurashtra will join Tamil Sangam

    In the year 2006, the seed of this Sangam was planted by Narendra Modi, the then Chief Minister of Gujarat and the current Prime Minister. In 2006, when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, a delegation from Tamil Nadu visited Saurashtra University under his leadership. A joint event was also organized by Saurashtra University and Saurashtra Chamber of Commerce in Madurai.

    Saurashtra Tamil Sangam program is organized by the state government

    It is worth mentioning that due to Gujaratis who migrated from Saurashtra in Gujarat to Tamil Nadu years ago, Tamil and Gujarati cultures have become complementary to each other like sugar in milk. In this regard, the Saurashtra Tamil Sangam program has been organized by the state government. Realizing the resolution of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, this festival will be organized in Saurashtra from April 17 to April 30 under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. In which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start this Tamil Sangam.

    Somnath temple also has a unique story

    Somnath is a grand temple situated on the coast of Saurashtra in the state of Gujarat. One of the 12 holy Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva is located here in Somnath. Somnath is also mentioned in Rigveda. This temple of Somnath has stood firmly in front of many destructive foreign invaders who came with the intention of looting and converting the light of the temple. Whenever there have been attempts to destroy the temple, it has been rebuilt.

    PM’s road show on the land of Saurashtra

    Especially when it comes to the arrival of the PM, a crowd of citizens is seen on the already fixed route. At the same time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach on the land of Saurashtra. Where grand roadshows can take place. Preparations are being made for that also. Significantly, it will not be surprising if once again the echo of Modi..Modi.. is heard on the land of Saurashtra.

  • More than 16K fake currency notes seized in Gujarat in two years

    More than 16K fake currency notes seized in Gujarat in two years

    Gandhinagar: More than 16,000 fake Indian currency notes (FICN) were seized in Gujarat in the last two years, the state government informed the legislative Assembly on Friday.

    Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who handles the Home portfolio, said 26 cases related to the seizure of FICN were registered in the state in two years.

    As many as 2,086 fake currency notes were recovered in nine cases in 2021, while 14,165 were seized in 17 cases in 2022, the chief minister said in a written reply to a question by Congress MLA Anantkumar Patel during the Question Hour.

    He further informed the House that 90 accused involved in printing and circulating FICN were arrested, of which 25 were apprehended in 2021 and 65 in 2022.

    At least five persons involved in the crime are yet to be nabbed, he said.

  • Bookie Anil Jaisinghani arrested from Gujarat

    Bookie Anil Jaisinghani arrested from Gujarat

    MUMBAI: Mumbai Police on Monday nabbed suspected bookie Anil Jaisinghani from Gujarat, days after his daughter Aniksha was arrested for allegedly trying to blackmail and bribe the wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, an official told PTI.

    A crime branch official confirmed to PTI that Anil Jaisinghani, who has 14 to 15 cases pending against him, was nabbed from Gujarat but refused to divulge details.

    Mumbai Police had on March 16 arrested Aniksha Anil Jaisinghani, a designer, after Devendra Fadnavis’s wife Amruta accused her of offering a bribe for intervening in a criminal case and also threatening her.

    Aniksha has been booked under Section 120B (criminal conspiracy) and Section 385 (extortion) of the IPC and Sections 8 (induce public servant using corrupt means) and 12 (abetment) of the Prevention of Corruption.

    Interestingly, as per the FIR, Amruta wore designer clothes and jewellery offered by Anishka at promotional events and even released a book by her. Both were allegedly in touch since 2015 and Anishka was a frequent visitor to the Fadnavis’ official bungalow. Amruta has alleged that after she blocked Anishka’s number, the latter began to threaten and conspire against her and her husband.

    (With inputs from Sudhir Suryawanshi)