188 students of ayurveda college in Gujarat’s Mahisagar to be shifted: Minister | Ahmedabad News

Gandhinagar: Minister of state for health Praful Pansheriya said on Friday that the state govt has initiated the process of transferring 188 students from Dhanvantari Ayurveda College and Hospital in Mahisagar district to other self-financed ayurveda colleges. An official statement said the affiliation of Dhanvantari Ayurveda college will be cancelled for alleged violation of regulations.Pansheriya…

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Pharmacy admissions: 13,461 students make provisional merit list | Ahmedabad News

Ahmedabad: The provisional merit list for first-year degree and diploma pharmacy admissions in the state was released on Friday. Out of 14,418 students who registered for admissions this academic year, 13,461 were included in the provisional merit list.Admission officials said that 12,820 seats were available across 160 pharmacy colleges offering degree and diploma programmes in…

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LPG cylinder blast triggers fire near Geeta Mandir in Ahmedabad; 3 injured | Ahmedabad News

Ahmedabad: Three persons were injured and at least six vehicles were damaged after an LPG cylinder blast at a gas agency triggered a major fire near Geeta Mandir on Friday evening. Fire control officials received a distress call at 4.41pm, , prompting a massive emergency response from the fire brigade and police.Multiple fire tenders, ambulances…

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GSHSEB cracks down on ‘dummy schooling’; 3 schools get notices | Ahmedabad News

Ahmedabad: Parents considering “dummy schools” to facilitate full-time NEET or JEE coaching for their wards may take note: Gujarat’s state education board has begun cracking down on schools suspected of enrolling students on paper while they largely stay away from classrooms, a practice that can put a student’s academic standing at risk.The Gujarat Secondary and…

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Forest dept dismantles Nalsarovar floodlights | Ahmedabad News

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat forest department moved swiftly to remove the newly installed floodlights from Nalsarovar sanctuary, soon after a TOI report flagged concerns that the lighting could harm the wetland’s bird population.On Thursday, TOI published a news report, ‘Too bright for birds? Floodlights at Nalsarovar spark fears for wildlife’. The report highlighted that the department…

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