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Bracing for Biparjoy: Gujarat CM spearheads storm-ready strategy
Bracing for Biparjoy: Gujarat CM spearheads storm-ready strategy

During the session, the Chief Minister got a full-scale briefing from the officials concerning the state's readiness measures against the approaching cyclone.

  • Thursday, 15 June 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy: 50,000 shifted to temporary shelters in Gujarat; Heavy rains, strong winds lash Sa
Cyclone Biparjoy: 50,000 shifted to temporary shelters in Gujarat; Heavy rains, strong winds lash Saurashtra-Kutch

With the cyclone barrelling towards the Gujarat coast, parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region received heavy rains accompanied by strong winds.

  • Wednesday, 14 June 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy: Armed forces prepared to tackle any situation, says Defence Minister
Cyclone Biparjoy: Armed forces prepared to tackle any situation, says Defence Minister

"I spoke to all three service chiefs and reviewed the preparedness of the armed forces for the landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy," the Defence Minister said.

  • Wednesday, 14 June 2023
Union Minister Mandaviya reviews preparedness measures for Biparjoy
Union Minister Mandaviya reviews preparedness measures for Biparjoy

Categorised as a "very severe cyclonic storm", Biparjoy is expected to make landfall in the Gujarat coast Thursday.

  • Wednesday, 14 June 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy picks up speed; lying close to Gujarat coast, warn experts
Cyclone Biparjoy picks up speed; lying close to Gujarat coast, warn experts

It is likely to make landfall by the evening on Thursday, Mahesh Palawat, Vice President, Meteorology and Climate Change, Skymet Weather, said on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 14 June 2023
Amid fierce winds, stormy conditions heralding arrival of Cyclone Biparjoy, woman delivers baby
Amid fierce winds, stormy conditions heralding arrival of Cyclone Biparjoy, woman delivers baby

The woman, Kailashba Ganubha Jadeja, who was evacuated from Rasaliya village and rushed to Bhuj's General Hospital amid fierce winds on Tuesday night, gave birth to a baby girl who was named Lakshmi.

  • Wednesday, 14 June 2023
NDRF evacuates thousands
NDRF, authorities brace for Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall in Gujarat, thousands evacuated

The NDRF stated that its senior officials were present on the ground to supervise the emergency situation, and their control room was active round the clock.

  • Wednesday, 14 June 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy
Concerns mount for Asiatic lions, Great Indian Bustards as Cyclone Biporjoy approaches

Efforts to relocate the lions to the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh have faced opposition from the Gujarat government, which has instead focused on designating new areas within the Asiatic Lion Landscape (ALL) as potential habitats. However, conservationists have long emphasised the risks of having the entire lion population concentrated in one area, as a single epidemic or natural disaster could have catastrophic consequences.

  • Tuesday, 13 June 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy: 50 crew members of jackup rig rescued by Indian Coast Guard in Gujarat
Cyclone Biparjoy: 50 crew members of jackup rig rescued by Indian Coast Guard in Gujarat

"In a swift and well-coordinated move, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) evacuated 50 lives on June 13 at Okha, Gujarat as a preventive measure," the statement issued by the Defence Ministry said.

  • Tuesday, 13 June 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy: Gujarat govt initiate rescue, relief operations
Cyclone Biparjoy: Gujarat govt initiate rescue, relief operations

Starting June 13, the residents within 0 to 5 km from the coastline will be evacuated to safer places while those between 5 to 10 km will be relocated to secure locations.

  • Monday, 12 June 2023
Man held from Gujarat for `offering' minister's posts to Maha BJP MLAs, demanding money
Man held from Gujarat for `offering' minister's posts to Maha BJP MLAs, demanding money

Neeraj Singh Rathod, a resident of Morbi, Ahmedabad district, allegedly claimed to be a personal assistant of BJP president J P Nadda, an official said here on Tuesday.

  • Thursday, 18 May 2023
US woman forgets her wallet on train in India; see what Indian man does – Watch
US woman forgets her wallet on train in India; see what Indian man does – Watch

Sharing the video, the tourist said, “He wouldn’t take it. I’m really touched. I’m teary-eyed now. I feel like there’s so much negative news that comes out of India. But, there is so much positive that happens here. It is a beautiful country.”

  • Sunday, 26 February 2023
LIONS ROAM ON STREET
Viral CCTV Footage: Lions Roam On Streets Of Amreli, Gujarat

A shocking video has surfaced from Amreli in Gujarat. CCTV captures herd of lions roaming on the streets. So many lions coming to human settlements has left locals in a state of panic.

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  • Thursday, 16 February 2023
Odisha teacher arrested in Gujarat recruitment exam question paper leak case
Odisha teacher arrested in Gujarat recruitment exam question paper leak case

The Gujarat government has cancelled the competitive examination for the recruitment of junior clerks scheduled on Sunday after its question paper was leaked.

  • Tuesday, 31 January 2023
Earthquake tremors felt across Delhi
4.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Kutch in Gujarat; no casualty

The earthquake was recorded at 6.38 am with its epicentre 11 km north-north east of Dudhai village in the district, the Gandhinagar-based ISR said in an update on its website.

  • Monday, 30 January 2023
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