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Water scarcity looms large in Gujarat with state receiving only 74% rainfall so far this monsoon, says government
• 6 years agoThe silver lining is the storage in Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada, which, the government said, will be enough to meet the state's need for drinking water through the next summer.
Five die in Gujarat as heavy rains lash Surat, Navsari, Valsad; 19 dead since June in rain-related accidents
Fp Staff • 7 years agoThe fire department of the civic body in Surat said that three cases of short-circuit were reported, while fifteen trees were uprooted on Thursday.
Gujarat Election: Congress' confusion becomes apparent as Narendra Modi swings poll debate to emotive issues
Sanjay • 7 years agoAs Gujarat election moves to the second phase of polling, Narendra Modi's last few speeches seems to have switched the poll debate to emotive issues
Gujarat Election: Final voter turnout in first phase of polling stands at 66.75%, announces EC
• 7 years agoOut of 2.12 crore voters in the regions, 1.41 crore exercised their franchise in the 89 seats in 19 districts, according to the Chief Electoral Officer for Gujarat
Gujarat Assembly Election: Fed up with water woes, Gajadi village in Morbi boycotts polls
• 7 years agoZero voting was recorded at Gajadi village in Morbi district of Gujarat on Saturday as the locals, fed up with water shortage, boycotted polling
Gujarat Assembly Election 2017: Voters from Saurashtra, South Gujarat to decide fate of 977 candidates tomorrow
• 7 years agoProminent candidates in the fray for Saturday's battle include Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who is contesting from Rajkot (West), and Congress' Shaktisinh Gohil (Mandvi) and Paresh Dhanani (Amreli).
Cyclone Ockhi: NDMA warns Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu fishermen against venturing into sea
• 7 years agoThe NDMA asked fishermen in both eastern and western coasts not to venture out in the sea for the next three days as heavy rainfall is expected in many areas due to Cyclone Ockhi
In Kutch, Narendra Modi attacks Congress over ignoring region for 30 years, categorically avoids topic of GST
Fp Staff • 7 years agoIn a stinging attack on the Congress in Gujarat, Narendra Modi said on Monday that the election is a fight between development and dynastic politics.
Rahul Gandhi wraps up three-day Gujarat tour ahead of Assembly polls; addresses rallies in Valsad, Surat
Fp Staff • 7 years agoRahul Gandhi wound up his three-day tour of south Gujarat with a rally in Surat and Valsad where he targeted the BJP, Narendra Modi and Amit Shah
Narendra Modi to kick off BJP's campaign in Gujarat election on 27 November
• 7 years agoPrime Minister Narendra Modi will address eight rallies on 27 and 29 November in different parts of Saurashtra and south Gujarat, where polling for the first phase of Assembly polls will be held on 9 December.