Banaskantha
Rs 581 Crore Banas Weir Near Deesa to Recharge Water for 100 Villages
Gujarat has cleared in principle a Rs 581 crore stepped weir on the Banas near Deesa to hold river water and recharge wells in 100 villages by 2029.
Cold Stores, Silos Fill a Third of PM’s Rs 14,000 Crore Gujarat Launch
Agri-infrastructure projects already built account for Rs 4,950 crore of the Banaskantha launch. The highway and most anganwadis are still to come.
Banaskantha’s CNG Dealers Threaten a Shutdown Over a Frozen Commission
Sixty-five CNG pump dealers in Banaskantha plan a shutdown over commissions frozen since 2019, with an indefinite strike threatened next.
Gujarat’s Isabgol Trade Is Still Stuck in a GST Grey Zone
Unjha traders handle most of India’s isabgol exports, but an unresolved GST question on seed purchases keeps locking up their working capital.
New Education Policy 2025: Impact on Gujarat Schools
On April 1, 2025, the Government of India’s New Education Policy (NEP) 2025 came into effect, bringing significant transformations to the school education system across the country. Gujarat, with its…
Shocking Rachna Minor-1 Canal Repair Collapse: Farmers Blame Poor Quality Work
Location: Dharnidhar taluka, Banaskantha district, Gujarat A newly repaired stretch of the Rachna Minor-1 canal in Dharnidhar taluka has reportedly collapsed just two days after completion, sending shockwaves through the…
Raids on Sweet and Snack Shops in Banaskantha
In a recent operation, authorities conducted raids on 19 sweet and snack shops in Banaskantha district, Gujarat. This action was part of a larger initiative to ensure food safety during…
Dhanera Police Arrest Five for Stealing Cables from Solar Project
On April 15, 2024, the Dhanera police in Banaskantha district apprehended five individuals involved in stealing high-value cables from the solar power project managed by Aditya Birla Group at Dedha…
Best Schools in Banaskantha Recognised with Awards
A special event took place in Banaskantha today. It was the “District and Taluka Level Capable School Awards 2024-25”. The event was held at the Kanubhai Mehta Hall in Palanpur.…