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‘Garba of Gujarat’ Recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage

December 7, 2023

The vibrant and culturally rich dance form, ‘Garba of Gujarat,’ has earned a prestigious place in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity by UNESCO. The recognition was formalized during the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee ..

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Gujarat Government Chooses the Ghol as the State Fish

November 23, 2023

In a significant move, the Gujarat government has selected the ghol as its official state fish, emphasizing both its economic importance and distinctiveness. This decision is part of the state’s commitment to contribute to the conservation of this rare fish ..

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Rajkot International Airport

July 28, 2023

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inaugurated Rajkot International Airport and various development initiatives amounting to over Rs 860 crores in Rajkot, Gujarat.  This ambitious airport project holds the promise of transforming the region’s transportation infrastructure and contributing to the local ..

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Semicon India 2023

July 24, 2023

‘Semicon India 2023’ is all set to emerge as a prestigious platform, celebrating India’s prowess in the semiconductor domain. Scheduled to be held in Gandhinagar on July 28, the event promises to bring together leading companies, policymakers, and industry stalwarts ..

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C295 Military Transport Aircraft

July 20, 2023

India’s aerospace industry is set to receive a significant boost with the establishment of a fully operational factory in Vadodara, Gujarat, by November 2024. This factory will play a pivotal role in the production of the first Indian-made military transport ..

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Prerna: The Vernacular School

June 7, 2023

Prerna (inspirational): The Vernacular School, located in Vadnagar, holds great significance as the alma mater of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This historic school, established in 1888 and functional until 2018, is undergoing a remarkable redevelopment project. The initiative aims to ..

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Somnath Temple in 3D Cave

May 4, 2023

The Somnath Temple, one of the foremost jyotirlinga sites located in Gujarat, India, can now be virtually explored in a 3D cave located in Delhi. The cave was created by the Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board, a state government agency ..

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Adani’s Mundra Petrochem project

March 21, 2023

The Adani Group’s Mundra Petrochemicals project has been suspended as part of the Group’s “comeback strategy” to regain investor confidence amidst allegations of accounting fraud and corporate governance lapses. The project aimed to set up a greenfield coal-to-PVC plant at ..

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Cyrtopodion Vindhya

March 20, 2023

A team of wildlife researchers has discovered a new species of naked-toed gecko, named Cyrtopodion Vindhya, in the Dahod and Panchmahals districts of Gujarat. This recent discovery brings the number of endemic reptile species described in Gujarat to five in ..

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Translocation of Lions of Asiatic Lions: Important Facts

March 17, 2023

Gujarat, known for its rich biodiversity and wildlife, is home to the Asiatic lion, one of the rarest and most endangered big cat species in the world. The Asiatic lion population in Gujarat is concentrated in the Gir Forest National ..

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