Ahmedabad News

1 Dead, Two Rescued After Commercial Complex Collapses In Ahmedabad

Press Trust of India | Friday August 28, 2020, Ahmedabad

A two-storey commercial complex collapsed here in the early hours of Friday, killing one person on the spot, while two others were rescued, said officials.

WHO Lauds Gujarat's Efforts In Containing Spread Of Coronavirus

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 20, 2020, Ahmedabad

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has lauded various steps taken by the Gujarat authorities to contain the spread of coronavirus in the state, a top government official said today.

Gujarat Anti-Terror Squad Arrests Man Sent By Gangster Chhota Shakeel To "Kill BJP Leaders"

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 19, 2020, Ahmedabad

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad has arrested a ''sharp shooter'' who was allegedly sent to Ahmedabad by gangster Chhota Shakeel to kill BJP leaders, Gujarat Minister of State for Home Pradeepsinh Jadeja said on Wednesday.

How Attendant Saved 3 Elderly Covid Patients From Ahmedabad Hospital Fire

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 06, 2020, Ahmedabad

A 25-year-old attendant showed presence of mind and unflinching courage as he saved the lives of three elderly patients from a raging fire that broke out early on Thursday at an Ahmedabad-based hospital, where he works.

Man Who Led Farmers' Protests Against Bullet Train In Gujarat Joins BJP

Press Trust of India | Monday July 27, 2020, Ahmedabad

Gujarat farmer leader Jayesh Patel, who has been at the forefront of protests against the upcoming Bullet Train project, joined the BJP today.

Gujarat Logs 1,081 New COVID-19 Cases In Biggest 24-Hour Spike

Press Trust of India | Saturday July 25, 2020, Ahmedabad

Gujarat on Saturday logged the highest single-day spike in coronavirus cases with 1,081 new infections, taking the total count to 54,712 while 22 patients died, including 11 in Surat, the state health department said.

Coronavirus Cases In Gujarat Cross 49,000 After Record 24-Hour Spike

Press Trust of India | Monday July 20, 2020, Ahmedabad

Gujarat on Monday reported the highest single-day spike of 998 COVID-19 cases, taking the total count to 49,439 while fatalities rose by 20, including 11 in Surat, to 2,167, the state Health department said.

"BJP Will Win All 8 Bypolls," Says CR Patil - Party's New Gujarat Chief

Press Trust of India | Monday July 20, 2020, Ahmedabad

Newly-appointed Gujarat BJP President and Lok Sabha MP from Navsari CR Patil said he will work to further strengthen the party in the state and expressed confidence about winning bypolls to eight Assembly seats to be held soon.

Pharma Firm Lupin Shuts Drug Plant In Gujarat After 17 Staff Test Positive For Coronavirus

Reuters | Tuesday July 14, 2020, Ahmedabad

Drugmaker Lupin Limited has shut one of its manufacturing plants in Gujarat after at least 17 employees at the site tested positive for coronavirus, two government officials said on Tuesday.

COVID-19 Leads To Queries On Vacancies In Ahmedabad Old Age Homes

Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Tuesday July 14, 2020, Ahmedabad

Coronavirus: Homes for the elderly in Ahmedabad are witnessing an increased number of inquiries for availability of facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The inquiries started rising since the lockdown, says a report in news agency ANI. Financial crisis and a fear of the elderly being susceptible to the infection, are the two main reasons why families are looking for homes for their aged family members, say owners of the old age homes.

Fine For Not Wearing Mask Raised To Rs 500 In Ahmedabad

Press Trust of India | Monday July 13, 2020, Ahmedabad

In a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus in Ahmedabad, the city authorities on Monday raised the penalty for not wearing face mask in a public place to Rs 500 from Rs 200 announced earlier.

Won't Sell Made In China Mobile Phones, Say Ahmedabad Shopkeepers

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 02, 2020, Ahmedabad

Amid escalating border tension between India and China, the shopkeepers in Ahmedabad'slargest mobile phone market said they have decided not to sell Chinese gadgets henceforth, and urged Indian companies to manufacture good quality and affordable devices to provide an alternative.