City: Ahmedabad | Citizen Matters

From 630 to 122: Where did Ahmedabad’s lakes disappear?

October 19, 2020 Darshan Desai

A study of land-use patterns, through Landsat images from 1974 to 2017, has revealed that water bodies in Ahmedabad have been shrinking at a decadal rate of 1.57 square km.

COVID effect: Home buyers in Ahmedabad want farm houses and bungalows

September 28, 2020 Binita Parikh

Having been cooped up indoors for so long, and with work from home becoming more prevalent, the need for more space at home is driving buyers’ preferences.

New areas included within Ahmedabad city limits, but who gains?

September 8, 2020 Darshan Desai and Neha Amin

The question is especially pertinent given that the AMC is unable to provide basic infrastructure even within its present jurisdiction and faces a big loss of income due to COVID.

City Buzz: ICMR allows walk-in tests | Delhi at risk from super spreader dhabas | Ahmedabad survey shows reinfection risk

September 6, 2020 News Desk

India has now recorded more than 41 lakh COVID cases. Which are the worst affected states now? What are the changes in testing protocol? What are the latest updates from cities such as Delhi, Noida and Ahmedabad?

Cycle sales doubles in Ahmedabad; what’s getting bikers excited?

August 20, 2020 Binita Parikh

With staying fit being touted as an effective way to ward off the coronavirus, Ahmedabadis are discovering that cycling offers an enjoyable option. And the municipal corporation is eager to promote this trend.

City Buzz: How safe are our airports? | Ahmedabad hospital fire | Delhi EV policy…and more

August 10, 2020 News Desk

Important updates from cities on COVID-19, the Kozhikode air crash, Delhi’s new electric vehicles policy and more.

Tests not 100% reliable, Gujarat tells court; reluctant to ramp up testing

July 25, 2020 Darshan Desai

The Ahmedabad Medical Association has warned that the the virus could cause irreversible damage unless aggressive sampling and testing is started immediately. COVID has now spread to 32 of the state’s 33 districts — barring the small tribal district of Dangs.

Ahmedabad: Managing data, not the virus

June 5, 2020 Darshan Desai

The state’s alleged attempts to control COVID data was evident in its own admission in court: The likelihood of fear psychosis cannot be ruled out if COVID-19 testing is allowed in all asymptomatic cases.

Ahmedabad artists keep hope and creativity alive in the time of COVID-19

May 22, 2020 Binita Parikh

For many artists, the COVID-19 lockdown offers the opportunity to explore different aspects of creativity and even new art forms, especially as they learn to use the digital platform better.

Living in the present: How citizens of Ahmedabad are adapting to the COVID lockdown

April 16, 2020 Binita Parikh

The enterprising Ahmedabadi spirit is showing itself even under the present circumstances. “Covid sales” with huge discounts are floating online for products like night gowns, comfortable lounge wear, organic wellness products and Ayurvedic concoctions, with payment now and delivery after lockdown.

Women lead the movement to make Ahmedabad slums climate resilient

March 20, 2020 Kartik Chandramouli/Mongabay

Mahila Housing Trust, an Ahmedabad-based NGO, has helped houses to bring down their indoor temperatures by switching to cooling roofs and reduce energy bills by installing energy-efficient devices.

When will we love our cities as much as we love Donald Trump?

February 24, 2020 Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya

A lot has been done to get our cities and landmarks ready for the visit of the US President, but would any of it have been necessary if there were better systems and governance in place?

How Ahmedabad is greening its concrete landscape

November 5, 2019 Binita Parikh

From Miyawaki forests on the Sabarmati riverfront and various other spots, to floating gardens on the river itself, Ahmedabad is making serious attempts to build on its green cover while keeping pace with rapid urbanisation.

India gets its first public battery swapping station as Ahmedabad launches 18 e-buses

September 26, 2019 Binita Parikh

The e-buses run on RTO circular routes 1 and 2, covering many key residential and business centres. The battery swapping station is at Ranip, on Route 1. Find out what else is on the cards for Ahmedabad’s e-mobility programme.

How the Sabarmati river is affecting the climate of Ahmedabad

September 18, 2019 Amita Bhaduri

A study shows how the open space on the western bank of the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad acts as a heat sink. Water bodies in general have a great impact on land surface temperatures in the city, as is also seen in the case of Chandigarh’s Sukhna Lake.