Desert Sun Over Imported Gas: Unlocking Rajasthan and Gujarat’s Solar Potential to Reduce LNG Imports

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2025

Op-Eds Opinion

India has long depended on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet part of its electricity demand, even though gas-based power contributes only a small share of the overall mix. This dependence comes at a steep cost, both financially and strategically. In 2024, India imported nearly 37

State News West India

SIT Clears Vantara of Alleged Violations

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) has given a clean chit to Vantara, the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The report submitted on 12 September 2025 confirmed there were no legal or regulatory violations. SIT’s Scope of Inquiry Constituted on 25 August 2025, the SIT was tasked with examining complaints that […]

State News West India

Cargo Ropeway Cable Snaps At Pavagadh, Six Dead

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

A cargo ropeway cable snapped near the Pavagadh Hill temple in Gujarat’s Panchmahal district on Saturday, leading to the death of six people. The ropeway, which was being used to transport construction materials, collapsed mid-air and caused the trolley to fall. Victims Included Operators, Workers, Others Officials confirmed that the victims included two lift operators,

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Vadodara Bridge Collapse Due to Structural Failure Confirms Gujarat Minister

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

A section of the Gambhira bridge in Vadodara district collapsed on July 9, leading to the deaths of 19 people and injuries to several others. Gujarat’s Roads and Buildings Minister confirmed that a preliminary technical report pointed to structural failure as the cause of the collapse. The report highlighted the crushing of the pedestal and […]

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PM Modi to Inaugurate Tata Complex for C-295 Aircraft Production in Gujarat

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Monday to inaugurate the Tata Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 military aircraft. The facility, developed by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), is a milestone as it will be the first private sector Final Assembly Line (FAL) for military aircraft in India. This event will also see the […]