Articles tagged under: London

Ahmedabad family to make road journey to London in vintage car

August 07, 2023
Ahmedabad family to make road journey to London in vintage car

Ahmedabad: In celebration of his 50th year of life, Daman Thakore, a businessman and a travel enthusiast from the city, is embarking on a unique journey with his vintage 1950 MG YT called Lal Pari, a car he dearly loves. Daman will travel from Ahmedabad to the Abingdon factory in London that manufactured this car, accompanied by his 75-year-old father, 21-year-old daughter, and a group of friends and family. This adventurous journey will cover around 12,000 km through 16 countries. As ...Read More

Rangeelu Gujarat to be held in London after 7-year hiatus

April 07, 2023
Rangeelu Gujarat to be held in London after 7-year hiatus

Gandhinagar: Rangeelu Gujarat, a cultural exhibition featuring established and up-and-coming artists from Gujarat, will be held in London's Brent from September 1 to September 3 after a seven-year hiatus. The event will include workshops on music, dance, fabric, and other art forms. The exhibition is expected to attract 50,000 visitors over the three days. Mira Salat, director of Red Lotus Events, a community interest company, stated that there is no specific theme for the event but that i...Read More

Extradition trial of Jamnagar’s dreaded mafia Jayesh Patel begins in London

June 01, 2022
Extradition trial of Jamnagar’s dreaded mafia Jayesh Patel begins in London

Jamnagar: The 13 day trial for deciding whether to extradite Jamnagar land mafia Jayesh Patel, who is currently in a London jail since his arrest in mid-March, began formally in a London court where the accused was produced via a video link. Cases of murder and attempts to murder are currently pending against Patel who had fled the country after committing the offences. He was arrested from London on March 16, 2021 and has been languishing in a jail there but now a West Minister magistrate’...Read More

Most wanted Gujarat criminal Jayesh Patel of Jamnagar nabbed in London

March 17, 2021
Most wanted Gujarat criminal Jayesh Patel of Jamnagar nabbed in London

Jamnagar: Jayesh Patel alias Jaysukh Ranpariya, Gujarat's most wanted criminal with Interpol red corner notice against him, has been finally nabbed from London through Interpol. Formal announcement on this big success of Gujarat Police might be made by Minister of State for Home, Pradipsinh Jadeja later today. India had asked UK to nab Ranpariya and sent related dossier with details of 42 offenses against him. Diplomatic channels were also activated to ensure success in nabbing this notorious ma...Read More

British PM Boris Johnson visits Hindu temple in London ahead of Dec. 12 polling

December 09, 2019
British PM Boris Johnson visits Hindu temple in London ahead of Dec. 12 polling

London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson with his partner Carrie Symonds visit Hindu temple in London ahead of the December 12 election. The 1.5 million-strong Indian community in Britain has increasingly gravitated towards the Conservative party. Prime Minister Boris in his speech said: I know PM Modi is building a new India and, we in UK govt will support him fully in his endeavor. British Indians have played a vital role in helping Conservatives win elections. When I told Narend...Read More

UK based Gujaratis collect 5 lakh pound for flood-hit Gujarat; Dolar Popat, Rushibhai Sachde handover cheque to CM

August 22, 2017
UK based Gujaratis collect 5 lakh pound for flood-hit Gujarat; Dolar Popat, Rushibhai Sachde handover cheque to CM

Gandhinagar: London based British Asian Trust today handed over five lakh pound (roughly over Rs 4 crore) cheque to Chief Minister Vijay Rupani in capital Gandhinagar. This fund was collected in Morari Bapu's katha at Wembley in Britain recently for the flood affected people of Banaskantha and Patan districts of North Gujarat. Hotel Crown Plaza fame Lord Dolar Patel and host of Ram Katha Shri Rameshbhai Rushibhai Sachde today presented the cheque of fund to Chief Minister. The Chief Mini...Read More

Replica of Gir Lion Sanctuary of Gujarat opens at London Zoo in England

March 18, 2016

London ZSL London Zoo’s most majestic residents were given a Royal welcome on Thursday 17 March - when the brand new Asiatic lion exhibit was officially opened by HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. The Royals toured the Zoo’s new Land of the Lions and spent time talking to staff about the incredible interactive experiences the exhibit will have on offer to visitors. Lionesses Indi, Rubi and Heidi even showed their respect for the Royal guests - coming to within a whis...Read More

Queen Elizabeth opens Land of the Gir Lions exhibit at London Zoo

March 18, 2016

London Queen Elizabeth II has inaugurated a brand new Asiatic lion exhibit at the iconic London Zoo, a 5.2 million-pound project aiming at transporting visitors to Gujarat to bring them closer than ever to the endangered big cats from the Gir forest. Covering an expanse of 2,500 square metres, visitors will enter 'Land of the Lions' through a grand stone archway and explore Sasan Gir Train Station - where an odd lion might be spotted snoozing on the tracks or roaming just metres away, sepa...Read More

Gujarat seeks direct flight to NJ/London, regional HQ of AAI

August 20, 2014

New Delhi, 20 August 2014 Gujarat Civil Aviation Minister Saurabh Patel today called on union Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Raju and suggested him to set up regional office of Airport Authority of India coverubg Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat in Ahmedabad. He also demanded more national and international flights connecting Gujarat. Saurabh Patel particularly demanded Delhi-Bhuj-Rajkot-Delhi, Delhi-Surat-Bhavnagar-Delhi, Surat-Kokata, Surat-Bengaluru etc ...Read More

British PM visits BAPS Swaminarayan mandir with spouse to join Diwali celebration

November 05, 2013

BAPS Swaminarayan sant with British PM at BAPS mandir Ahmedabad, 5 November 2013 British Prime Minister David Cameron and wife Samantha joined the Diwali celebrations at Gujarat based and Ahmedabad headquartered BAPS organization run Neasden Swaminarayan Temple in London. In his article in Asian Lite, the Prime Minister said, "I am always impressed by the achievement and endeavor of Hindus in this country - but never surprised. The epic story of the Ramanaya, on whi...Read More