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AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court on Thursday ordered a departmental inquiry against the then Vadodara municipal commissioner in connection with the January 18 boat tragedy after observing that, prima facie, he appears to have illegally granted the contract in 2015-16 for Harni lakefront project to Kotia Projects. Twelve students and two teachers were killed after a boat capsized in Harni lake on January 18 this year. Hearing a suo motu PIL of the incident, the division bench of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha P. Mayee directed the Principal Secretary of Gujarat's Urban Development and Urban Housing Department to conduct a departmental inquiry against the then Vadodara Municipal Corporation chief and complete it within two months. 14 school students, two teachers die after boat capsizes in Gujarat's Harani Lake The HC also said the role and responsibility of other officials, if any, shall also be duly taken into account during the inquiry. The procedure prescribed for award of a public contract was given a complete go-by while granting the contract to Kotia Projects, the court observed. From the turn of events brought on record from the affidavit of the municipal commissioner, as reflected from the original record in the matter of grant of contract, it is evident the then municipal commissioner of the corporation is responsible to grant contract illegally in favour of Kotia Projects, the HC said in its order. However, this opinion expressed by us be treated as a prima facie opinion to conduct an inquiry against the then municipal commissioner of the corporation as also other officials whosoever they may be, it added. As per the incumbency chart of civic chiefs on the VMC website, HS Patel was the municipal commissioner during February 25, 2015 and June 23, 2016. He was succeeded by Dr Vinod Rao, who held the post from June 24, 2016 to July 17, 2018. Guj boat tragedy: Contract of firm operating lakefront recreation zone terminated When the then MC, on October 15, 2015, submitted the proposal before VMC's standing committee for the development of various lakes and surrounding areas under PPP mode, it was not approved, the court noted in the order. However, on September 23, 2015, the then municipal commissioner himself gave in principal approval for the expression of interest (EOI) to develop Harni lake under PPP mode and issued advertisements in newspapers. When the proposal was placed before the VMC's standing committee on October 1, 2015, it was postponed by a resolution for a later date. However, on submission of EOI by Kotia Projects on October 5, 2015, a resolution on October 8, 2015 was passed by the standing committee approving the said proposal, subject to the directions that it was required to again place the proposal after incorporating suggestions for approval, the court stated in its order based on details furnished by the MC, VMC in an affidavit. Kotia Projects was established soon after the then MC conceived the project, and its entry in the column for financial was nil, it said. With this fact, we may record our strong suspicion of the manner in which the EOI was submitted by a new entity established after the project was conceived. This aspect itself requires inquiry into the manner in which the entire project was conceived by the then municipal commissioner, the court observed in its order. Bids of two entities for the projects were then rejected, and advertisements were published in local newspapers on December 9 and 10, 2015 inviting EOI for development of Harni lake on PPP mode, it said. On December 27, 2015, Kotia Projects submitted an EOI and a consulting agreement executed by it with one Prem Fisheries providing consultancy services, the court said. There were two proposals, from Kotia Projects and Mangalam Construction Company, and both the bidders were qualified on January 8, 2016. Mangalam said the project was not financially viable for it, and the project was finally awarded to Kotia Projects after approval by the standing committee by a resolution dated September 8, 2016, it said. With this chronology of the event, it is not understandable as to how Kotia Projects became qualified within two months when it was disqualified in September, 2015, the court noted. Key accused in Gujarat boat tragedy that killed 14 arrested
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Zydus Unit Receives 10 Observations from USFDA Following Inspection
The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) inspected the facility at Jarod near Vadodara from April 15 to April 23, the drug maker said in a regulatory filing. Zydus Lifesciences on Wednesday said the US health regulator has issued ten observations after inspecting its injectable manufacturing plant near Vadodara in Gujarat. The US Food and [] The post Zydus Unit Receives 10 Observations from USFDA Following Inspection appeared first on Northlines .
Zydus Unit Gets 10 Observations From USFDA After Inspection
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Kshatriya community in Gujarat intensifies protests against BJP candidate Parshottam Rupala
AHMEDABAD: Tensions are rising in Gujarat as the Kshatriya community confronts Rajkot BJP candidate, Parshottam Rupala, and the BJP. Despite persistent protests, Rupala proceeded to submit his nomination for the Rajkot Lok Sabha seat on April 16. In response, the Kshatriya community has declared a fresh wave of protests. Beginning Saturday, Rajput women will initiate a relay hunger strike across Gujarat, persisting until the voting day on May 7. In addition, symbolic 'dharm-raths' will be showcased in five areas as a form of dissent against the BJP. PT Jadeja, the leader of the Kshatriya Community in Rajkot, addressed reporters on Saturday, expressing a stance regarding BJP candidate Parshottam Rupala. Gujarat: Caste cauldron causes unease in BJP as Patidar, Kshatriya get into fight We are granting the BJP time until April 22 for Parshottam Rupala to withdraw his candidacy, or for the government to intervene and withdraw his nomination. If the government fails to act, we will initiate a vigorous protest against the BJP, he said. Furthermore, PT Jadeja declared, Part 2 of the Kshatriya Community movement has begun, spearheaded by the Kshatriya Coordinating Committee in Ahmedabad. We have outlined arrangements for conventions in Anand and Vadodara, recognizing their substantial Kshatriya voter base. Expect the announcement of dates and venues shortly. Moreover, I urge the Kshatriya Community to cast their votes against the BJP. Jadeja stated, In eight key districts Patan, Banaskantha, Bharuch, Sabarkantha, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, and Jamnagar of Gujarat with a significant Rajput voter base, we have devised a strategy to challenge the BJP. Our plan involves mobilizing one Rajput youth to encourage three others to vote against the BJP. This movement will extend to rural regions, where an oath will be administered to oppose the BJP across various zones. BJP leaders divided over Kshatriya community protests in Gujarat Karansinh Chavda, spokesperson for the Rajput Coordination Committee, announced, Starting this Saturday, Rajput women will embark on a relay hunger strike throughout Gujarat, persisting until voting day on May 7. Additionally, 'dharm-raths' (chariots) will be mobilized across five zones in opposition to the BJP. In response to the recent ban by Ahmedabad police on displaying black flags during poll rallies and protests against candidates, Chavda stated that youth and women will instead wave orange flags. He further declared that the community intends to file a PIL against this notification, citing it as an infringement on freedom of speech. The community is incensed with Rupala following his remarks in a recent campaign rally, where he referenced collaborations between several Rajput rulers and foreign invaders, citing 'roti and beti' (trade and marriage) relations with them. Despite ongoing protests over the past few weeks, Rupala has filed his nomination from the seat on April 16th.
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Not Even In My Dreams: BJP's Youngest Candidate In Gujarat Gets Vadodara Ticket
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Not Even In My Dreams: BJP's Youngest Candidate In Gujarat Gets Vadodara Ticket - NDTV
Not Even In My Dreams: BJP's Youngest Candidate In Gujarat Gets Vadodara Ticket NDTV
Not Even In My Dreams: BJP's Youngest Candidate In Gujarat Gets Vadodara
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Vadodara, Gujarat traffic police wear AC helmets to beat the summer heat: Watch video
Vadodara traffic police introduced AC helmets with unique features like a charging port and visor to combat summertime heat. Trials showed increased comfort and productivity. Helmets have a fan structure, battery pack, and cost between Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 16,000.
AC Helmets For Traffic Cops To Beat Summer Heat In Gujarat's Vadodara - NDTV
AC Helmets For Traffic Cops To Beat Summer Heat In Gujarat's Vadodara NDTV
AC Helmets For Traffic Cops To Beat Summer Heat In Gujarat's Vadodara
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Amid soaring temperature, Vadodara Traffic Police provides AC helmets to personnel
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Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway: 10 killed
Ahmedabad: A massive road accident occurred near Nadiad on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway in Gujarat. In this, 10 people lost their lives on the spot. At the same time, the condition of one person is said to be critical. The accident occurred when a speeding car coming from behind the oil tanker rammed into it. The car was going from Vadodara to Ahmedabad. Police said that all 10 people in the car lost their lives. Out of which 8 people died on the spot after the accident, while two people died on the way to the hospital. Passersby informed about the accident on number 108. As soon as the news was received, two ambulance vehicles reached the spot. Along with this, Express Highway Patrol team also reached the spot for relief and rescue operations. Police have said that the accident was so severe that the sheet had to be cut to take out the bodies trapped in the car. Due to the accident, there was a lot of jam on the expressway. The police somehow got the car to the side and cleared the jam. Information has been received that the deceased have not been identified yet. After the police conducted Panchnama of the dead bodies, they were sent for post-mortem. Along with this, efforts are being made to identify the deceased on the basis of the registration number of the car. We are investigating how the car entered behind the moving tanker. Police has informed that due to Ram Navami there was not much rush of vehicles on the expressway. In such a situation, action will be taken whether the brakes of the car had failed or the tanker moving ahead suddenly applied brakes, due to which the speeding car rammed into it from behind. Let us tell you that vehicles move at an average speed of 100 km per hour on the expressway. Make in India will be a feat of 250 km speed, bullet train will be built in India Motorola G64 launched in India, the strongest 5G phone in its range Indian Ambassador in Ireland Faces Backlash for Supporting Modi Regime
10 killed as car rams into truck on Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway
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Ten killed as car rams into truck on Gujarat's Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway | Watch | Mint - Mint
Ten killed as car rams into truck on Gujarat's Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway | Watch | Mint Mint
10 Dead As Car Rams Truck From Behind On Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway
At least 10 people were killed after a car rammed the truck from behind on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara expressway in Gujarat on Wednesday.
Gujarat: 10 Dead As Car Rams Into Truck From Behind on Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway
As per the latest information, all 10 occupants of the car lost their lives in the accident
10 killed as car rams trailer on Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway
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