Kutch

NGT directs PGCIL to compensate fishermen in Kutch for causing loss of livelihood

PGCIL had in 2010 completely blocked the two km wide Cheravadi sub-creek with construction material while laying down a double circuit transmission line to transmit power from 4000 MW Mundra Ultra Mega Power Project, resulting in damaging the ecosystem in the sub-creek

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate 'Veer Balak Memorial' in Gujarat's Kutch

During 26 January, 2001 earthquake in Gujarat, 185 school children and 20 teachers were buried under the rubble of nearby buildings while attending a rally in Anjar town of Kutch. The then CM Modi announced the construction of a memorial in memory of these children

Heavy rains cause 14 deaths in South Gujarat & Saurashtra; over 31,000 evacuated so far

State Disaster Management Minister Rajendra Trivedi said that three national highways in Kutch, Navsari and Dang districts were blocked due to damage caused by the rains, and 51 state highways and over 400 Panchayat roads have also been damaged

BSF seizes three Pak boats from creek area in Gujarat's Kutch

The apprehension was made after the border troops noticed the movement of the boats and some fishermen about 15-20 km inside the Indian territory

For the first time, India Post delivers mail using drone

The initiative was part of a pilot project in Gujarat's Kutch district and the drone covered a distance of 46 km in 25 minutes, officials said

BSF nabs two Pakistani fishermen, seizes four fishing boats in creek area of Kutch

A patrolling team of the BSF first detected some movement in the "horizontal channel of Harami Nala" creek and rushed to the spot where it nabbed two Pakistani fishermen with four fishing boats

International Women’s Day: PM Modi to address seminar of women ascetics via video conference; 500 saints to attend

The seminar is being organised to recognise the role played by women ascetics in society and their contribution towards women empowerment

Mild tremor of 3.2 magnitude reported in Kutch; no casualties or damage to property, say officials

The tremor was recorded at 7.42 am with its epicentre 13 km north-east of Dudhai in Kutch district, as per the Gandhinagar-based Institute of Seismological Research (ISR)

Gujarat government to rename dragon fruit as ‘Kamalam’; current name makes it seem Chinese, claims Vijay Rupani

The fruit is largely grown in Kutch, Navsari and different parts of Saurashtra and is known for its nutritional value, like increasing the haemoglobin levels

Three injured as clashes break out in Gujarat's Kutch during rally to collect funds for Ram temple

After the incident took place on Sunday evening, the body of a man was found near the site of violence. The police are trying to ascertain if he was killed as part of that violence or not