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Three ELU Reports to Guide Connected Growth: From Mapping by MMRDA to Master Plan: Mumbai 3.0-4.0 ELU Reports Completed
MMRDA has completed three existing Land Use (ELU) Reports, which establish the spatial foundation for better connectivity, employment opportunities, affordable housing, and improving the quality of life in Mumbai 3.0 and Mumbai 4.0. The exercise was completed in a record two-and-a-half months, underscoring the priority given to accelerate the planning programme of the region. These reports include the Northern Extended Proposed Area (ENA) in KSC New Town, Palghar and the Southern ENA in Raigad, which includes Alibaug. Together, they cover an area of about 2,008 sq km in 565 villages. The exerc
City Anchor: Bhavai workshop for college students held in Mumbai
'Covering the head, tying anklets on our feet, we roamed around in the layer of ghagri peri, there was no one to watch...' These lines of poet Kagbapu are proving true for the artists of Bhavai in the present time, on the other hand, for two days in Mumbai, students from all over the city got acquainted with the ancient Bhavai form of the forgotten folk theatre tradition of Gujarat and added a lifeline to take this art forward. This is perhaps the first time in the history of the last few years that a workshop for Bhavai has been organized in a college in Mumbai and that too by the Akademi! Th
The driver spent Rs. 11.93 lakh for the number 1111 of the car. 11.93 lakh spent: Ahmedabadis get 38,518 international driving licenses in 6 years
Ahmedabadis going abroad get an international driving license from the RTO office. In which the number of driving licenses has increased in the last 6 years. In which 38,518 people have obtained international driving licenses from the year 2021 to August 2026. At the same time, there has been an increase of more than 2000 percent compared to the year 2017. It has also been found that Ahmedabadis are spending money like water to get the selected number of vehicles. In 6 years, more than 38,000 motorists have obtained international licenses. The foreign tours of Ahmedabadis are increasing and Ah
7 new GSRTC buses inaugurated in Dang: Inaugurated by MLA Vijay Patel at Ahwa; Accessible transport service to remote areas
7 new GSRTC buses were dedicated to the nation to improve transport facilities in interior areas of Dang district. These buses were flagged off at Ahwa under the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Janjatiya Gaurav Pariksha Bus Service. The launch took place at the hands of Vijaybhai Patel, Deputy Chief Dandar of Gujarat Legislative Assembly and MLA of Dang. Leaders including Zilla Panchayat President Rajeshbhai Gamit, Dang District BJP President Sureshbhai Chaudhary and Depot Manager Goswami were present on the occasion. These new buses will make it easier for people in remote areas to access essential servi
Instead of teaching in Ahmedabad, he used to create a fake Instagram ID and send messages.
Another school in Ahmedabad city has been embroiled in a controversy. An incident has come to light that embarrassed the post of a teacher at Pragati School in Maninagar area. Instead of teaching students in the school, the teacher was fond of making fake IDs. It has been alleged that the computer teacher made obscene messages to the students by creating a fake ID on Instagram. For the last 6 months, it has been alleged that the teacher has been sending obscene messages to the class 10 student through a fake Instagram ID. The student got fed up with the obscene message and informed one of her
Halla Bol: Traders protest against MDR, QR codes in shops covered with black cloth
On October 2, 79 trade associations, including Trade Development Assoc., Hathikhana Market, staged protests against the 0.4 per cent MDR on UPI. The traders covered the QR code with black cloth. Traders gathered at Raopura to protest with UPI Day posters. On the other hand, the street vendors accepted payment from UPI. Around 600 trade unions from the state joined the protest. Notably, there will be no charge on person-to-person and merchant payments up to Rs 2,000. On merchant payments above Rs 2,000, 0.4 per cent MDR has been fixed. MDR charges should be levied on transactions as large as Rs
Special Cleanliness Drive: Intensive Cleanliness Drive Conducted in Sheetla Chowk and Sudama Temple Premises in Porbandar
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti in Porbandar, an intensive cleanliness drive was carried out in the premises of Sheetla Chowk and Sudama Temple in Porbandar. Under the ongoing 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' across the district, a special cleanliness drive was carried out at the ancient Sheetla Chowk in Porbandar city as well as the historic Sudama Temple, a symbol of faith. The officers and employees of the revenue administration performed shramdaan with the noble intention of keeping the public and religious places clean and tidy. Under this campaign, intensive cleaning work was carried out in Shee
Water supply will be cut off in Veraval today: Leakage in 400 mm pipe of Rajendra Bhuvan Tank, distribution stopped until repair is completed
Water supply in the Veraval-Patan joint municipality area will be stopped today on October 2. This decision has been taken due to a major leakage in the 400 mm outlet pipe at Rajendra Bhuvan Tank. A large amount of water is being wasted as the pipe is completely damaged. The work of replacing this damaged pipe with a new pipe will be taken up by the municipality immediately. Water will not be supplied to any zone in the municipality area until this work is completed. As per the instructions of the Chief Officer, citizens have been requested to preserve the required quantity of water in advance
Garbis depicting the importance of stars and the universe are ready: On the eve of Navratri, the Prajapati community of Vadodara has created attractive garbis, not only in India but also abroad
Vadodara is witnessing a wonderful confluence of religious faith and traditional art ahead of the holy festival of Navratri. The cultural city of Vadodara is famous for its grand, melodious and cultural festivals across the country and abroad with its grand, melodious and cultural values. This year too, as the festival of Navratri is approaching, there is a huge attraction in the markets for garbis made from clay and unique designs. The garbis available in the market are not just a decoration or a means of festivities, but they are woven with religious and Vedic references. Structures depictin
In Amreli, a lioness strayed, bleeding four people: Two youths were attacked while riding a bike at night, attacked a farmer twice in the morning.
A lioness has created terror near Arjansukh village in Wadia taluka of Amreli district. Last night, two youths who were returning on a bike after completing the fifth event were suddenly attacked by a lioness. A total of 4 people have been attacked by the lioness so far after two more people were attacked in the border area in the early morning. Considering the seriousness of the incident, a large convoy of the forest department and a team of doctors have reached the spot immediately. Showing the seriousness of the incident, a convoy including ACF Rajan Jadhav of the forest department immediat
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