Ahmedabad News

Pharma Firm Lupin Shuts Drug Plant In Gujarat After 17 Staff Test Positive For Coronavirus

Reuters | Tuesday July 14, 2020, Ahmedabad

Drugmaker Lupin Limited has shut one of its manufacturing plants in Gujarat after at least 17 employees at the site tested positive for coronavirus, two government officials said on Tuesday.

COVID-19 Leads To Queries On Vacancies In Ahmedabad Old Age Homes

Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Tuesday July 14, 2020, Ahmedabad

Coronavirus: Homes for the elderly in Ahmedabad are witnessing an increased number of inquiries for availability of facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The inquiries started rising since the lockdown, says a report in news agency ANI. Financial crisis and a fear of the elderly being susceptible to the infection, are the two main reasons why families are looking for homes for their aged family members, say owners of the old age homes.

Fine For Not Wearing Mask Raised To Rs 500 In Ahmedabad

Press Trust of India | Monday July 13, 2020, Ahmedabad

In a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus in Ahmedabad, the city authorities on Monday raised the penalty for not wearing face mask in a public place to Rs 500 from Rs 200 announced earlier.

Won't Sell Made In China Mobile Phones, Say Ahmedabad Shopkeepers

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 02, 2020, Ahmedabad

Amid escalating border tension between India and China, the shopkeepers in Ahmedabad'slargest mobile phone market said they have decided not to sell Chinese gadgets henceforth, and urged Indian companies to manufacture good quality and affordable devices to provide an alternative.