Keshod: The Ministry of Civil Aviation is planning to install advanced navigational infrastructure at Keshod Airport once the extension of the runway to 2,500 meters is completed. As per the Master Plan and Scope of Work, installation of an Instrument Landing System (ILS), provision of CAT-I Approach Lighting System, and DVOR has been considered for Keshod Airport. The information was provided by Minister of Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu to Rajya Sabha member Parimal Nathwani, an offic...Read More

New Delhi: Gujarat ranks No. 1 in renewable energy installed capacity in the country with total installed capacity of 38,219.18 MW as on 31 July, 2025. Solar power contributed the largest share at 21,904.55 MW, followed by wind power at 14,081.48 MW and remaining coming from large & small power and bio-power. Moreover, Gujarat has the potential for 220504.51 MW more renewable energy generation: the biggest potential is from wind power at 1,80,790 MW, followed by solar at 35,770 MW. This info...Read More

Sasan Gir: The International Seminar on Lion Conservation was held today at Sinh Sadan in Sasan Gir, the home of Asiatic lions, highlighting collective efforts towards preserving this majestic species. The seminar was also attended by Rajya Sabha MP and lion enthusiast Parimal Nathwani, along with Mulubhai Bera, Gujarat’s Minister for Forest, Environment, and Climate Change. Addressing the media about the seminar, Nathwani said, “Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi always says that we do every...Read More

Porbandar: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in collaboration with the Forest and Environment Department, Government of Gujarat celebrated today World Lion Day – 2025 at Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat. The celebration was graced by Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav, along with Gujarat Forest Minister Shri Mulubhai Bera, Members of Parliament, State l...Read More

Keshod: The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has undertaken the extension of the runway at Keshod Airport in Gujarat, to a length of 2500 meters to facilitate the operations of larger AB-320 type of aircraft. AAI has undertaken the development of Keshod Airport at an estimated cost of Rs 364 crore. This information was provided by Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Shri Murlidhar Mohol in Rajya Sabha on August 5, 2025 while replying to questions raised by RS MP Shri Parimal Nathwani on ...Read More

New Delhi: In the last five years, new registrations of 37,56,390 Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have taken place in Gujarat. During these past 5 years, 8,779 MSMEs have closed in the state. This information was provided by Union Minister of State for MSMEs, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje in Rajya Sabha on July 21, 2025 while replying to the question raised by RS MP Parimal Nathwani. According to the statement of the minister, the Government of India has taken various steps to strength...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) today announced the commencement of the second season of the Gujarat Super League (GSL), scheduled to be held at the Eka Football Ground, TransStadia, near Kankaria, Ahmedabad, from May 1 to May 13, 2025. Following the inaugural season, the GSFA anticipates an even greater level of enthusiasm and competition in this year's league, further bolstering the development of football within the state. A formal event was held today where Parima...Read More

New Delhi: Number of convictions and penalties of defaulting food operators for non-compliance in milk & milk products in the country has witnessed an over 13 fold rise in a span of  two years. According to the details provided by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the number of convictions and penalties on milk & milk product operators were at 552 in 2021-22, which increased to 6,953 cases in 2022-23 and further rose to 7,109 in 2023-24. Similarly, the number of ca...Read More

New Delhi: The number of passengers who have utilised National Waterways for travel shot up from 33.16 lakh in 2019-20 to 1.61 crore in 2023-24. Moreover, the Cargo Moved also increase from 73.64 million tons (MT) in 2019-20 to 133.03 million tons in 2023-24. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal provided this information in the Rajya Sabha on April 1, 2025 while replying to a question raised by RS MP Parimal Nathwani. According to the statement of the minister, the...Read More

Dwarka: Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani today condemned the remarks made by Nilkanth Charandas Swami of Swaminarayan Gurukul, Surat. Nathwani visited Dwarka amid the ongoing uproar over the Swaminarayan sect’s disputed book and remarks on Lord Dwarkadhish, which have drawn strong opposition from the Hindu community. Replying to the media, Nathwani said, "I condemn any comment made by a saint of the Swaminarayan Temple. Dwarkadhish is, will be, and will always be. There is no place above him. ...Read More