Articles tagged under: Railway budget 2012 – 13

Meghraj observes bandh against withdrawal of BJP ticket to Bikhaji Thakor; Patil holds meeting

March 26, 2024

Meghraj: Meghraj town in North Gujarat is on strike today protesting withdrawal of Bikhaji Thakor from BJP candidature. Several hundreds of supporters of Bikhaji Thakor gathered outside the district party office at Modasa against the withdrawal of the Lok Sabha ticket given to Bikhaji earlier. The locals in Mehgaj, supporting Bikhaji opined that they should get representation in parliament instead of the Prantij assembly seat area which is given representation every time by the party when ...Read More

BJP announces candidates for five-seat Gujarat Assembly by-polls

March 26, 2024
BJP announces candidates for five-seat Gujarat Assembly by-polls

Gandhinagar: Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the list of candidates for five-seat assembly by-polls in Gujarat, polling for which is going to take place alongside the Lok Sabha polls on 7th of May this year. Party has fielded Dr. CJ Chavda for Vijapur seat. Arjun Modhwadia will be the party candidate for Porbandar seat. Arvind Ladani is fielded on Manavdar seat. Chirag Patel will contest Khambhat seat. Dharmendrasinh Vaghela will contest Vaghodia seat. All these persons...Read More

AIMIM to contest Lok Sabha polls from Gandhinagar and Bharuch seats

March 26, 2024
AIMIM to contest Lok Sabha polls from Gandhinagar and Bharuch seats

Gandhinagar: With the announcement of the dates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, all political parties are preparing with the names of their candidates in the state. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced candidates for 26 seats, while the opposition parties Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are contesting as part of the INDI Alliance. Additionally, another political party has entered the fray on two seats in Gujarat. Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AI...Read More

RTI activist booked for extortion in Chhota Udepur

March 26, 2024
RTI activist booked for extortion in Chhota Udepur

Chotaudepur: The Chotaudepur Police has booked an RTI activist named Rasiklal for allegedly attempting to extort Rs. 50 lakh from the Deputy Sarpanch of Pavi Jetpur Panchayat, Ankit Shah, also known as Montu Shah. Montu Shah, using government grants, had built a shed near the vegetable market for the convenience of local vendors. However, Rasiklal, who owns a house near the vegetable market, wanted to use the space for commercial purposes. Rasiklal filed multiple applications in various offic...Read More

3 dead in collision between ambulance and truck on Rajkot-Chotila Highway

March 26, 2024
3 dead in collision between ambulance and truck on Rajkot-Chotila Highway

Chotila: A collision between an ambulance and a truck on the Chotila-Rajkot highway last night left three people dead, including the ambulance driver. The incident involved 35-year-old Kajalben Hareshbhai Makwana, from Rajpara village in Chotila taluka, who, along with her 18-year-old daughter and son, went to Chotila Referral Hospital for treatment around 10:30 PM. During treatment, the doctor advised transferring her to Rajkot Hospital due to her worsening condition. As the government am...Read More

Okha to get Hovercraft Maintenance Unit, Jetty for Coast Guard

March 26, 2024
Okha to get Hovercraft Maintenance Unit, Jetty for Coast Guard

Okha: The Indian Coast Guard will hold the inauguration of the Hovercraft Maintenance Unit (HMU) and the stone-laying (Bhoomi Poojan) ceremony for the Indian Coast Guard jetty at Okha on March 28th. On March 29th, the OTM and Married Accommodations at Veraval will be inaugurated. The Defence Secretary will be the chief guest for both programs. According to the program schedule, on March 28th, at around 11 am, the inauguration of the Hovercraft Maintenance Unit (HMU) and the stone-laying cerem...Read More

Certificate for Garba’s inscription in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List bestowed upon Gujarat

March 26, 2024
Certificate for Garba’s inscription in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List bestowed upon Gujarat

Gandhinagar: In a ceremony held in Paris, the dance form of Garba has been officially recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, following its inscription on the list in December last year. The certificate for this recognition was bestowed by the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, upon Gujarat in the presence of State Ministers Harsh Sanghavi and Praful Pansheriya. The Gujarat Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, shared this information in a post, X, which stated, "A mome...Read More

Axis Bank introduces digital opening of US Dollar Fixed Deposits for NRIs at GIFT City

March 26, 2024
Axis Bank introduces digital opening of US Dollar Fixed Deposits for NRIs at GIFT City

Mumbai: Axis Bank today announced the introduction of Digital US dollar Fixed Deposit for NRI customers at Axis Bank IBU- GIFT City. NRI customers of Axis Bank can now open US dollar Fixed Deposits at GIFT City through ‘Open by Axis Bank’; the mobile banking application of Axis Bank. This offering simplifies the process of booking US dollar Fixed Deposit for NRI customers, by providing them end-to-end digital paperless solution and eliminating the need for physical documentation. Besides op...Read More

How to Celebrate Raksha Bandhan Wherever You Are

March 26, 2024
How to Celebrate Raksha Bandhan Wherever You Are

Thanks to technology, observing India's annual festival which recognises the unique bond of siblings is possible no matter your current locale. Hindu tradition traces the beginnings of Raksha Bandhan to ancient times, when the celebration materialised as a mark of defence and devotion of the family. It also generated coalitions, and preserved harmony between rival empires and neighbourhoods. Over time, it has evolved from a routine limited to royal courts to become a widely honoured extravaganza...Read More

Full schedule of TATA IPL 2024 out; Ahmedabad to host 9 matches including Qualifier and Eliminator

March 25, 2024
Full schedule of TATA IPL 2024 out; Ahmedabad to host 9 matches including Qualifier and Eliminator

Ahmedabad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the full schedule of the ongoing TATA Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL). The schedule was initially announced for the first two weeks, with the remainder now adjusted to accommodate the Lok Sabha Elections. During this season, Ahmedabad will host a total of 9 matches, including one qualifier and one eliminator. In addition to Ahmedabad, playoffs will also be held in Chennai, with the grand finale scheduled for May 26th. T...Read More