Gujarat

120 Vet Personnel, Drones Part Of Gujarat's Rs 351 Crore Lion Project

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday November 21, 2018

Alarmed over the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) outbreak that claimed the lives of 23 Asiatic lions in their only abode Gir in Saurashtra, the Gujarat government on Tuesday launched a Rs 351-crore project for the conservation of the wild cat.

PKL: Tamil Thalaivas Beat Telugu Titans, Dabang Delhi Defeat Gujarat Fortunegiants

Tuesday November 20, 2018

This was Tamil Thalaivas first win over Telugu Titans in the Pro Kabaddi League.

Court Frames Charges Against Hardik Patel, Two Aides In Sedition Case

India News | Edited by Jayanth Jacob | Tuesday November 20, 2018

Hardik Patel and his two colleagues have been charged with sedition in a case related to a protest they had organised three years ago demanding reservation for Patel community allegedly turning violent.

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza Production Ramped Up To Reduce Waiting Period

Sameer Contractor | Tuesday November 20, 2018

In a bid to reduce the waiting period for its popular subcompact offering, Maruti Suzuki has announced that has ramped up production of the Vitara Brezza. The production has been increased by 10 per cent to 94,000 units between April and October 2018, as compared to the same period last year. Launched in 2016, the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza turned...

Crackdown On 2015 Quota Protests Was Like Jallianwala Bagh: Hardik Patel

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 19, 2018

The police lathicharge on the agitators demanding reservation for the Patidar community in Gujarat's Ahmedabad in August, 2015 was akin to the brutal British era "Jallianwala Bagh" episode, quota agitation leader Hardik Patel told a court in Ahmedabad today.

"Will Study Maratha Quota Decision To Decide On Patidars": Vijay Rupani

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday November 19, 2018

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Monday said the state government had sought details from its Maharashtra counterparts about its decision to grant reservation benefits to the Maratha community to find out if the Patidar community could be given a quota.

Ink Thrown At Gujarat Lawmaker Jignesh Mevani, Kanhaiya Kumar

Cities | Press Trust of India | Monday November 19, 2018

A man on Monday threw ink at Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani and former JNU students' union leader Kanhaiya Kumar in Gwalior, the police said.

Top Court Defers Zakia Jafri’s Plea Hearing In Gujarat Riots Till Monday

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 19, 2018

The Supreme Court today deferred till November 26 hearing on the plea of Zakia Jafri challenging the clean chit given by the Special Investigating Team (SIT) to Narendra Modi, who was then Gujarat Chief Minister, in connection with the 2002 post-Godhra riots. A bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar said, "The matter will take some time for hearing...

Pro Kabaddi League: Bengaluru Bulls Beat Jaipur Pink Panthers, Gujarat Fortunegiants Edge Past UP Yoddha

Sunday November 18, 2018

In the other match of the night, Gujarat Fortunegiants edged past UP Yoddha 37-32.

"Historic Moment": Gujarat To Get Major Sea Water Desalination Plant

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday November 18, 2018

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said on Saturday that Gujarat was now on the threshold of ending its perennial water scarcity with the launch of a major desalination project to treat as much 10 crore litres of sea water a day in the drought-prone Saurashtra region.

Pro Kabaddi League: Bengal Warriors Edge Past Puneri Paltan, Bengaluru Bulls Play Draw Against Gujarat Fortunegiant

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday November 18, 2018

Maninder Singh scored six raid points while Ravindra Kumawat fetched five points for Bengal Warriors.

Statue Of Unity To Get Air And Rail Connectivity

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

The Gujarat government on Friday announced the newly inaugurated Statue of Unity near Kevadia village in Narmada district will get air as well as railway connectivity soon.

Pro Kabaddi League: Gujarat Fortunegiants Beat Bengal Warriors, Jaipur Pink Panthers Outclass UP Yoddha

Friday November 16, 2018

In the other match of the night, Jaipur Pink Panthers outclassed UP Yoddha 45-28.

Two Students Drown In Gujarat Lake While Taking Selfie

Ahmedabad News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 16, 2018

Two students of a polytechnic drowned in a lake while taking a selfie in Bhavnagar city of Gujarat Thursday, police said.

BJP Policy Of Changing Names Will Not Benefit The Country: Hardik Patel

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 15, 2018

Taking a dig at the BJP, Gujarat Patidar leader Hardik Patel today said that even though Uttar Pradesh has a "government of babas (monks)", Ram temple is yet to be built in Ayodhya. During his Lucknow visit, in connection with a programme for youth and farmers slated for December, Mr Patel pointed out BJP's attacks on the Congress and accused it of...