Surat: Gujarat positions itself as a “friend, partner and well-wisher” of investors, deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi said at the inaugural session of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) on Friday, expressing confidence that the Surat edition would see record investment agreements.Making a presentation on the state’s industrial ecosystem, Sanghavi stressed policy ease and administrative…
Surat: The Airports Authority of India has refused to share data from a fresh obstacle survey around Surat airport under the RTI Act, citing third-party confidentiality, triggering concerns among citizens over public safety and property purchases.The issue arose after a Surat resident seeking to buy an apartment in the Vesu or Althan areas filed a…
Surat: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday announced eight new Smart GIDC estates across five South Gujarat districts as the headline takeaway from the inaugural day of the two-day Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Surat, underlining the state’s push to strengthen industrial infrastructure.The eight Smart GIDCs, to be developed across Bharuch, Navsari, Surat, Tapi…
Surat: A veteran marathon runner from the city was injured in a stray dog attack during an early morning training run on April 29, dealing a blow to his preparations for his ninth Comrades Marathon in South Africa scheduled in June this year.Rajiv Sheth, a 60-year-old exporter and seasoned long-distance runner, who has completed 171…
Surat: The anti-corruption bureau (ACB) in Bharuch booked three govt officials, including a Class I geologist, for allegedly causing a loss of Rs 1.17 crore to the exchequer by aiding illegal sand mining in Bharuch district.Those booked are Class I geologist Naresh Jani, surveyor Ashwin Kotadiya and mines supervisor Bhavesh Parmar of the mines and…
Surat: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday announced eight new Smart GIDC estates across five South Gujarat districts as the marquee takeaway from the inaugural day of the two-day Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Surat.The eight Smart GIDCs will cover nearly 5,380 acres across Bharuch, Navsari, Surat, Tapi, and Valsad, and will be equipped…
Surat: Signalling deepening global confidence in Gujarat’s economic ecosystem, Japan and Singapore on Friday outlined ambitious expansion plans across semiconductors, infrastructure, finance and manufacturing at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Surat.Japan’s ambassador to India, Keiichi Ono underlined Tokyo’s long-term commitment to the state. “Japan has been proud to partner Vibrant Gujarat since 2009,”…
Surat: A major fire broke out at a textile embroidery unit in Saroli late Wednesday night, destroying a large quantity of sarees, textile stock, machinery and other materials.The incident occurred in the Ambika Industrial locality in the early hours. The unit was closed at the time, and no casualties were reported. However, the blaze spread…
Surat: Surat will host the state-level celebration of Gujarat Foundation Day as Gujarat Gaurav Diwas on Friday, with a line-up of grand events including a police parade, cultural performances and felicitation of distinguished individuals.The celebrations will begin at 5pm with a police parade from Y Junction near VR Mall to Lalbhai Contractor Stadium. Governor Acharya…
Surat: How much does a cauliflower cost? About Rs 100 a kg. But the humble vegetable ended up costing an Ahmedabad-based tour operator Rs 5,000.The operator used cauliflower in food served to a Jain customer despite being specifically asked not to. The Navsari Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (CDRC) directed the tour operator to pay Rs…
