By Darshana Jamindar
In Ahmedabad city, Kankaria lake to remain open for tourists on Monday 8th and 15th November. Tourists attractions including Zoo, Balvatika and Naginawadi will remain open on 8th and 15th November was announced by AMC Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. Normally on Monday Kankaria lake along with all parks remain closed for its weekly maintenance.
Higher education institutions in Gujarat have 21-day Diwali vacations, announced Gujarat Education Minister Jitu Vaghani.
An announcement is being made in response to several representations made by higher education associations that since Diwali is the biggest Hindu festival, the vacation should be 21 days instead of 13 days the minister tweeted in Gujarati.
After the announcement, the Diwali vacations from November 1 to 13 as per the common academic calendar, has been extended till November 21. This applies to all state universities and their affiliated colleges except medical and pharmacy courses.
