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Everything you need to know about Bhuj Ho: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Bhuj Ho: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Be sensitive to travellers' travails: Minister

April 15, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) Minister of State for Railways Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Monday urged officials and employees of the railways to be sensitive towards common people who use trains, which serve as the "lifeline of India".

Mamata takes strong exception to Bengal's comparison with Gujarat

January 15, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Haldia (West Bengal) Jan 15 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday took strong exception over the comparison of her state with Narendra Modi's Gujarat on the industry front, saying the western state enjoyed geographical, demographical and financial advantages.

IAF chief inaugurates MI-17 V5 copter complex in Phalodi near Indo-Pak border

January 7, 2013 at 4:07 PM

Jodhpur, Jan 7 (ANI): The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne on Monday inaugurated the new Medium Lift Helicopter (MLH) Complex for raising the new Mi-17 V5 helicopter unit at Phalodi.

Congress feels it is time for new leadership in Gujarat

December 23, 2012 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) After its third successive defeat in the Gujarat assembly polls, sections of the Congress feel it is time to present a new charismatic leadership in the state if the party wants to mount a viable challenge to the ruling BJP in the state in the parliamentary elections in 2014.

2013 INRC to have eight rounds

December 19, 2012 at 6:29 PM

Chennai, Dec 19 (IANS) In contrast to the disastrous 2012 Indian National Rally Championship that had just two rounds of the original four, the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) announced an eight-event series for 2013, from March to November.

India wants liberalising visas for disaster relief teams

November 8, 2012 at 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Advocating liberalised grant of visas for disaster relief teams, India Thursday asked the 18 member nations of East Asia Summit to create a framework for coordination of international assistance during natural disasters such as earthquakes.

Shinde calls for exchange of information on earthquake response

November 8, 2012 at 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 8 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday called for an exchange of information on earthquake response.

'Manmohan Singh has redefined meaning of Indian democracy': Modi

September 21, 2012 at 3:39 PM

Bhuj, Sep 21 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government for allowing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail, saying Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has redefined the definition of Indian democracy to 'of the foreigners, by the foreigners and for the foreigners'.

Badal takes up cause of Punjabi farmers in Gujarat

September 4, 2012 at 4:49 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 4 (IANS) Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Tuesday wrote to his Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi and BJP president Nitin Gadkari over the grievance of Punjabi farmers of Bhuj and Kutch who fear that they may be divested of their land under a tenancy act in that state.

Punjabi farmers struggle to save land in Gujarat

September 3, 2012 at 5:05 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 3 (IANS) Punjabi farmers based in Bhuj and Kutch Monday sought the intervention of Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal amid fears of being divested of their land under a tenancy act in Gujarat.

$140 mn lost in ordnance depot fires

August 8, 2012 at 6:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) India lost about Rs.710 crore ($140 million) worth of arms and ammunition in five incidents of fire at three ordnance depots in the last five years.

Dongre's tribute to Indian textiles at LFW

July 28, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) Designer Anita Dongre is set to pay tribute to Indian textiles with a collection called "Urban Princess" at the forthcoming Lakme Fashion Week, which begins Aug 3.

SC to examine high court's powers under Article 226

July 9, 2012 at 7:20 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court said Monday it will examine whether a high court, in exercising its powers under Article 226 of the constitution, can direct a state government to compensate for damage caused to religious places during riots or natural calamities.

SC to examine high court's powers under Article 226

July 9, 2012 at 12:48 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court said Monday it will examine whether a high court, in exercising its powers under Article 226 of the constitution, can direct a state government to compensate for damages caused to religious places during riots or natural calamities.

Amarnath yatra pilgrims could be sensors for earthquakes (Science Feature)

June 29, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Pilgrims who trek to the Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir and the horses that carry them could be used as sensors of an impending earthquake.

Three minor quakes in Maharashtra, Gujarat

April 14, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Two mild earthquakes in western and coastal Maharashtra and one in the Bhuj region of Gujarat shook large parts of the two western Indian states Saturday, officials said.

Mild quakes in Maharashtra, Gujarat

April 14, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Two mild earthquakes, measuring 4.5 and 4.9 on the Richter scale, shook Gujarat and Maharashtra here Saturday, a top weather official said.

Earthquakes in India : A chronology

April 11, 2012 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Following is the list of some of the major quakes in India since 1950:

Heat wave to continue for few days: Gujarat Met office

April 27, 2011 at 4:17 PM

Ahmedabad, Apr 27 (ANI): Gujarat Meteorological Department officials have said there will be no respite for the people in the region from heat wave conditions for the next few days.

Gujarat quake was a 'saddening sight', says Aamir Khan

January 27, 2011 at 2:08 PM

London, Jan 27 (ANI): Bollywood star Aamir Khan has opened up about the horrors he witnessed after the earthquake that devastated Gujarat a decade ago.he 7.9 magnitude quake killed more than 20,000 people and destroyed 400,000 homes.

Gujarat observes 10th anniversary of 2001 earthquake

January 26, 2011 at 7:39 PM

Bhuj (Gujarat), Jan 26 (ANI): As the nation celebrates its 62nd Republic Day on Wednesday, people here observed the 10th anniversary of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake that killed around 30,000 people.

Former President Kalam asks youths to work for progress

July 24, 2010 at 6:24 PM

Bhuj (Gujarat), July 24 (ANI): Former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on Saturday urged the youth to work for peace and progress of the nation.

Mangoes grow during off-season in Gujarat

December 11, 2009 at 9:30 PM

Bhuj (Gujarat), Dec 11(ANI): Now season is no bar for the aficionados of mangoes, the king of fruits, and all that one has to do is visit the Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat.

'Rannotsav' in Gujarat

December 4, 2009 at 3:19 PM

Bhuj (Gujarat), Dec 4 (ANI): Cultural extravaganza and rich folk heritage mesmerised the locals and tourists at the 'Rannotsav' festival in Bhuj region of Gujarat.

Mild earthquake hits Kutch

October 29, 2009 at 10:45 AM

Kutch, Oct 29 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale shook Gujarat's Kutch district late on Wednesday night.

Descendents of Ravana perform his last rites in Jodhpur

September 15, 2009 at 1:30 PM

Jodhpur, Sep 15 (ANI): Members of Mudgal Gotra (clan) dave families, claiming to be descendents of the powerful demon king Ravana offered 'Pind Daan' as a part of the homage to departed souls, observed during the fortnight named Pitra Paksha at a temple dedicated to him in Jodhpur.

Gujarat Marine Police to get first 'Interceptor Security Vessel'

May 8, 2009 at 4:53 PM

Bhuj (Gujarat), May 8 (IANS) The Gujarat Marine Police will be receiving its first Interceptor Security Vessel for patrolling the state's 1,600 km coastline early next week, a senior marine police official said Friday.

Kutch fishermen threaten to boycott Lok Sabha polls

April 20, 2009 at 6:57 PM

Bhuj, April 20 (IANS) More than 5,000 fishermen across the Kutch region in Gujarat Monday threatened to boycott the Lok Sabha polls if the state and central governments do not stop a proposed water front project at Mundhra port near here, which they claim would affect fishing.

About 5,000 Kutch fishermen to protest against Adani project

April 17, 2009 at 4:48 PM

Bhuj (Gujarat), April 17 (IANS) About 5,000 fishermen from the Kutch region will gather near the Adani group's special economic zone (SEZ) at Mundhra port Saturday to oppose the company's proposed waterfront development project.

Mild earthquake hits Gujarat's Kachchh district

April 13, 2009 at 12:54 PM

Kachchh (Gujarat), Apr 13 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale shook Gujarat's Kachchh district early on Monday morning.

Patrolling intensified along Pakistan border in Gujarat

April 10, 2009 at 4:52 PM

Bhuj, April 10 (IANS) The Border Security Force has intensified patrolling along India's 512-km long border with Pakistan in Gujarat's Kutch and Banaskantha districts, given elections in India and the recent terror strikes across the border, a top Border Security Force (BSF) official said.

Game for politics? Cricket fixers turn poll bookies

March 26, 2009 at 11:37 AM

Ahmedabad, March 26 (IANS) The second season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) might have moved out of the country, but punters have just moved into the towns of Gujarat. They are here to 'fix' another game just as exciting and unpredictable as cricket - politics.

Lijjat - Empowering women through papads for 50 years

March 14, 2009 at 4:38 PM

Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) A group of illiterate housewives with lots of time but no resources used to spend the day gossiping in their cramped, lower middle-class Mumbai building till they hit upon the idea of selling papads. Fifty years later, their entrepreneurial effort, Lijjat Papad, is an award-winning company with an annual turnover of Rs.5 billion (Rs.500 crore/$97 million).

Indian Air Force gets its first ever Director General (Administration)

March 2, 2009 at 2:40 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): Air Marshal Naresh Verma has taken over as the first ever Director General (Administration) at Air Headquarters here today.

Kutch observes eighth anniversary of Gujarat earthquake

January 26, 2009 at 8:11 PM

Kutch, Jan 26 (ANI): Kutch, which lies in the bordering area of Gujarat observed the eighth anniversary of 2001 earthquake, which coincides with the Republic Day.

Patrolling along Pakistan border beefed up in Gujarat

January 22, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Bhuj (Gujarat), Jan 22 (IANS) Security has been beefed up along the India-Pakistan border touching Kutch and Banaskantha districts in Gujarat ahead of the Jan 26 Republic Day celebrations, a Border Security Force (BSF) official said Thursday.

17 Pakistani fishermen nabbed in Gujarat to be questioned

January 19, 2009 at 2:37 PM

Bhuj, Jan 19 (IANS) Seventeen Pakistani fishermen have been awaiting interrogation in this Gujarat city after they were caught for entering Indian waters at the Kori Creek last week.

PM to discuss Mumbai terror attack with Indian missions

December 23, 2008 at 1:01 AM

With a view to mount all-around pressure on Pakistan to compel it to take stern action against Mumbai terror perpetrators and dismantle terror apparatus

Gujarat holds desert fest in Kutch

December 11, 2008 at 10:31 PM

Bhuj (Gujarat), Dec 11 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi here Thursday inaugurated a four-day Kutch carnival, Ranotsav 2008, promising tourists a memorable time in the desert district.

Two soldiers killed in accidental blast in Gujarat

December 4, 2008 at 9:55 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 4 (IANS) Two soldiers were killed Thursday in an accidental blast at an army camp at Gandhidham in Kutch region of Gujarat, 215 km from here.

Domestic Airlines may restrain flight services

June 16, 2008 at 12:00 AM

The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) on Friday meeting has decided to curtail the flight service in some saturated