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Gujarat gets NCA approval to raise height of Narmada Dam

June 13, 2014

The Narmada Control Authority (NCA) has given nod to raise the height of the Sardar Sarovar Dam by 17 metres to 138.62 metres, which, on its completion, would allow Gujarat to get three times more water for irrigation. The new ..

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Cyclone Nanauk moves towards Oman, monsoon to reach Maharashtra, Gujarat in few days

June 12, 2014

“Nanauk”, the tropical cyclone that emerged in the east-central Arabian Sea is likely to hit Oman on June 15, 2014. Due to the influence of the cyclone, Delhi witnessed an unexpected hike in moisture levels which caused rain bringing the soaring ..

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Ranjit Kumar appointed as Solicitor General

June 11, 2014

The new government led by PM Narendra Modi has appointed senior Supreme Court advocate Ranjit Kumar as the Solicitor General of India. Kumar, who is considered an expert in Constitutional laws, has earlier defended Gujarat in a number of cases. ..

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Gujarat's 'Rani ki Vav' to be replicated digitally in UK

May 25, 2014

Gujarat’s famous archeological monument “Rani ki Vav (The Queen’s Stepwell)” is among five international heritage sites to be recreated digitally using latest technology in Scotland, UK. The Scottish Ten — an ambitious five-year-project aims to create accurate digital models of Scotland’s ..

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Anandiben Patel: First woman CM of Gujarat

May 22, 2014

Anandiben Patel (73) will succeed PM-designate Narendra Modi as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Prior to her election as CM, she was state’s revenue minister.  Modi was the longest-serving chief minister of the state.  Anandiben Patel is the first woman chief minister ..

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Modi is not the first instance when CM becomes PM

May 21, 2014

Prime Minister-to-be Narendra Modi is not the first Chief Minister to ascend to the seat of the head of Government of India. The distinction goes to former Karnataka CM H.D. Deve Gowda, who, moved to the post of Prime Minister ..

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Adani Ports buys Dhamra Port of Odisha

May 20, 2014

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone acquired the strategic Dhamra port in Odisha on the east coast of India for an enterprise value of Rs 5, 500 crore. The company inked a definitive pact to acquire the port from a ..

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"3D Hologram Technology" used to broadcast Narendra Modi's rallies all over India

April 12, 2014

BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is using the advanced 3D hologram technology, to address around 1,000 rallies in different States on the same day. How Narendra Modi’s live rallies on a single day at several places is made possible ? ..

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Gyan Correa bagged the Gollapudi Srinivas National Award 2013

March 24, 2014

The debutant director of Gujarati movie “The Good Road”, Mr. Gyan Correa has been selected for the 17th Gollapudi Srinivas National Award 2013. The award would be presented to the winners on August 12, 2014 in Chennai. Gollapudi Srinivas National ..

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“Rani-ki-Vav and GHNP” nominated by India for UNESCO’s World Heritage Site Status 2014

March 21, 2014

India nominated Rani-ki-Vav and the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) for UNESCO’s World Heritage Site Status for 2014. The World Heritage Committee will convene in Doha, Qatar, in June 2014 to review the nomination and take a final decision. Process ..

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