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Gold sales escalate in Rajkot ahead of festival 'Akshaya Tritiya'

May 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Rajkot, May 12 (ANI): Gold sales pick-up in Rajkot as tumbled prices encouraged people to buy the yellow metal ahead of Hindu festival, Akshaya Tritiya.

Jadeja credits Ashwin for his success

March 24, 2013 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who bagged his maiden fifer in India's six-wicket win over Australia in the fourth cricket Test, credited his success to off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

Nashik wins award for best city

March 6, 2013 at 10:59 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Top healthcare facilities, greenery and public transport won Nagpur the award for the most liveable Indian city at the ABP News-IPSOS Best City Survey and Awards 2013 event here Wednesday. Delhi was adjudged the best for primary education and roads.

We must get runs on the board: Tredwell

January 22, 2013 at 6:32 PM

Mohali, Jan 22 (IANS) England off-spinner James Tredwell Tuesday said it is important for the visitors to put runs on the board to carry out their plans with the ball in the fourth One-day International against India at the PCA Stadium here.

Ranji Trophy: Services keep Mumbai at bay, Saurashtra in final

January 20, 2013 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Services kept Mumbai bowlers at bay to take the semi-final of the Ranji Trophy into the reserve sixth day here Sunday. In Rajkot, Saurashtra qualified for the final for the first time in 75 years after thrashing Punjab by 229 runs in the other semi-final.

Ranji Trophy: Harbhajan leads Punjab's comeback

January 19, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Rajkot, Jan 19 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh led Punjab's comeback against Saurashtra in the semifinal on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.

Ranji Trophy: Punjab in trouble, trail by 183 runs

January 18, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Rajkot, Jan 18 (IANS) Saurashtra took a giant step towards qualifying for the final of the Ranji Trophy after they reduced Punjab to 294 for nine at stumps on day three of the semi-final here Friday.

Ranji Trophy: Agarkar, Tare lead Mumbai's fightback

January 17, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Unbeaten centuries from Ajit Agarkar and Aditya Tare helped Mumbai reach 380 for six against Services on a rain affected second day of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match at the Air Force cricket ground, Palam here Thursday.

England cricketers stunned after snake appears in hotel swimming pool

January 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

London, Jan 14(ANI): England fast bowler Stuart Meaker decided to call off his morning dip after sighting a snake in their hotel's swimming pool in Kochi.

India v England: Tourists' seam bowlers must improve against hosts to give Alastair Cook fighting c

January 13, 2013 at 4:41 PM

London, Jan. 13 (ANI): Cricket was introduced to the Malabar Coast, the old name for the region around Cochin (Kochi), where England play their second one-day international against India on Tuesday, by none other than the Duke of Wellington, according to a report.

England start ODI series against India with nine-run win (Roundup)

January 11, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11 (IANS) England made a winning start to their five-match ODI series beating India by nine runs in the first One-day International (ODI) at the spanking new Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here Friday.

England edges out India in Rajkot ODI by nine runs

January 11, 2013 at 8:34 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11(ANI): England beat India by nine runs in a closely fought contest in the first one-day international played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on Friday after setting the hosts a mammoth 326 run target.

England beat India by 9 runs in first ODI

January 11, 2013 at 8:10 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11 (IANS) England beat India by nine runs in the first One-Day International (ODI) at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here Friday.

India vs England ODI: England scoreboard

January 11, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of England's innings against India in the first ODI of the five-match series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here Friday:

England make 325/4 against India

January 11, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11 (IANS) England made 325/4 after they elected to bat against India, getting off to a flying start in the first One-Day International (ODI) between the two sides here at the Saurashtra Cricket Assocation Stadium Friday.

England score 325/4 against India

January 11, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11 (IANS) England scored 325 for four against India in the first ODI of the five-match series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here Friday.

England to bat first against India in Rajkot ODI

January 11, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11(ANI): England captain Alastair Cook has won the toss and decided to bat against India in first of the five match one-day series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.

England opt to bat in first ODI

January 11, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Rajkot, Jan 11 (IANS) England won the toss and decided to bat against India in the first One-Day International at the Saurashtra Cricket Association stadium here Friday.

Cook sends rallying cry to Eng players to cement 'top dog' status against India

January 11, 2013 at 11:22 AM

London, Jan 11(ANI): England captain Alastair Cook has urged his players to cement their number one status in the ICC ODI rankings with a series win against India, starting today in Rajkot.

We have to play out of our skins: Cook

January 10, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Rajkot, Jan 10 (IANS) England skipper Alastair Cook Thursday said that his boys have to play put of their skins to win the five-match ODI series against India that starts Friday with the first game at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here in Kandheri.

Not an ideal start for England, says Tredwell

January 8, 2013 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) England off-spinner James Tredwell Tuesday said two successive defeats in the warm-up matches for the ODI series against India were not an ideal start to their tour.

Bell strikes again in warm-up match

January 8, 2013 at 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) England batsman Ian Bell is looking in ominous form ahead of the five-match One-Day International (ODI) series against India. He made easy work of the Delhi bowlers in the team's final warm-up match, scoring a fine century here at the Ferozeshah Kotla Tuesday.

Morgan says England 'more than ready' to topple India in ODI series

January 6, 2013 at 11:51 AM

London, Jan 6 (ANI): Eoin Morgan has said England is fully prepared for the upcoming one-day series with India, and added that they are looking to carry the momentum after winning the Test series 2-1.

Eng looking to rub more 'salt on Indian wounds' in upcoming ODI series

January 5, 2013 at 11:51 AM

London, Jan 5(ANI): Fast bowler Tim Bresnan has claimed England would be looking to put right their poor one-day record against India in their country during the upcoming five-match series, starting on January 11 in Rajkot.

Jewellers work feverishly to complete gold-plated car for Vibrant Gujarat Investor Summit

January 3, 2013 at 5:59 PM

Rajkot, Jan. 3 (ANI): Jewellers in Rajkot, Gujarat, are working on war footing to create panels of gold, silver and crystal for a car to be auctioned during the forthcoming Vibrant Gujarat Investor Summit.

Cook backs new ODI coach Giles to guide Eng in 'own way' during India series

January 3, 2013 at 11:51 AM

London, Jan 3(ANI): England captain Alastair Cook has said new one-day coach Ashley Giles would have to lead the team is his own way and not check everything with the team director, Andy Flower during their upcoming fifty-over series against India.

Day-night games of India-England series to start early

December 19, 2012 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The timings of the four day-night games in the five-match One-day International series between India and England have been revised keeping the dew factor in mind.

Mayawati appeals to electorate to end Modi rule in Gujarat

December 9, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Dec.9 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday appealed to the electorate in poll-bound Gujarat to root out the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Congress ridicules Modi's poll manifesto, claims credit for welfare of middle class

December 3, 2012 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Monday denied the claim in the Bharatiya Janata Party's poll manifesto announced by Narendra Modi, and said that the middle class in the country has prospered only because of the policies put in place by the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre.

Electoral official hopes for record high voter turnout in poll-bound Gujarat

November 25, 2012 at 9:25 AM

Ahmedabad/Rajkot/Surat, Nov.25 (ANI): The general secretary of the Election Commission of India (ECI), Akshay Raut, has said that officials have launched a civic education campaign to motivate all sections of society, including women and youth, to exercise their franchise during next month's state assembly elections in Gujarat, and he hopes that there will be a record voter turnout as a result.

Pujara makes crucial No.3 position his with double?ton

November 16, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 16 (IANS) Cheteshwar Pujara Friday ticked another box in the process of filling the key No. 3 position in India's batting order, vacated by the great Rahul Dravid. Playing in only his sixth Test, Pujara hit his maiden double century (206 not out) against England in the first Test at Ahmedabad.

Hi-Tech Modi to campaign simultaneously in four cities of Gujarat through 3D

November 16, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov. 16 (ANI): As the Gujarat assembly elections nears, Chief Minister Narendra Modi is all set to unleash a hi-fi virtual audio-visual three-dimentional campaign through which he will address the audience in four major cities of the state simultaneously.

Sarovar Hotels aims to hit century by 2020

October 31, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 31 (IANS) With a portfolio of 60 hotels across 40 destinations in India and abroad, the Sarovar hotels and resorts group is all set to scale up its expansion plans to target 100 properties by 2020 even as it focusses on the growing religious tourism market.

Rajkot traders object to stern rules ahead of Gujarat polls, call for shutdown

October 29, 2012 at 6:36 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Oct. 29 (ANI): Traders affiliated to the Rajkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) resorted to a day-long shutdown on Monday.

Social media a new site for Gujarat election campaigning

October 26, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Rajkot, Oct 26 (ANI): Ahead of the Gujarat assembly polls, political parties have started using social networking sites for campaigning in the state.

Congress lauds Sonia for putting forth imperative issues during Rajkot rally

October 4, 2012 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (ANI): Congress Party on Thursday refused to give any significance to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's criticism of Sonia Gandhi, saying the issues raised by UPA chairperson at a farmers rally at Rajkot in Gujarat yesterday were of great importance.

'State-sponsored terrorism in Gujarat under Modi's rule', alleges Jagdambika Pal

October 4, 2012 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (ANI): Asserting that the common man is not safe in the state ruled by Narendra Modi, Congress leader Jagdambika Pal on Thursday alleged that there is state-sponsored terrorism in Gujarat.

'Modi will be known as black chapter in history of Indian democracy': Sahay

October 4, 2012 at 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (ANI): Union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahay on Thursday alleged that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will be known as a black chapter in the history of Indian democracy.

Modi takes on Sonia, says Congress defaming Gujarat

October 4, 2012 at 12:14 PM

Dahod (Gujarat), Oct 4 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit back at Congress President Sonia Gandhi, and charge the ruling party at the Centre of defaming his state.

Sonia Kicks off election campaign in Rajkot; Challenges Modi

October 3, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who visited Rajkot, Gujarat on Wednesday kicked off her election campaign in Gujarat, where assembly election is likely to schedule later in this year as present assembly is going to expire on January 17, 2013.............

Sonia's Rajkot rally statement full of half-truths: BJP

October 3, 2012 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi/Rajkot, Oct 3 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday said Congress President Sonia Gandhi's statement that the opposition had always obstructed the passing of a strong and effective Lokpal Bill in Parliament, and growth in Gujarat, as one full of half-truths.

Congress alleges Gujarat CM Modi based his politics on foundation of falsehood

October 2, 2012 at 10:42 AM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (ANI): Dismissing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's allegation that Rs1880 crore has been spent from the public exchequer on Sonia Gandhi's foreign trips, Congress party has said that the former has based his politics on a foundation of falsehood and added that he should apologize for his irresponsible statements.

Zee TV to celebrate 20 years with live concerts

September 26, 2012 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Music, dance and a lot more - that's how Zee TV plans to celebrate its successful 20-year journey. The channel will host "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa LIVE" - a series of live concerts and entertainment nights across 10 cities, starting Friday.

Auto components industry witnessing slowdown in Rajkot

August 23, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Aug 23 (ANI): Then auto components industry here is witnessing slowdown owing to poor monsoons and deteriorating global economic condition.

Tight security in place as India gets set to celebrate Janamashtami

August 9, 2012 at 7:45 PM

Rajkot/Siliguri, Aug.9 (ANI): Security has been tightened in most parts of India, but particularly in Maharashtra and West Bengal ahead of the festival of Janamashtami, which will be observed on Friday.

IIT Bombay starts training 10,000 teachers

June 25, 2012 at 11:55 PM

Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) The training programme for 10,000 teachers was inaugurated Monday by Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal at the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay.

Rupee devaluation hits machine tools' production in Rajkot

June 16, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Rajkot, June 16 (ANI): The devaluation of rupee has hit the local machine tools manufactures here.

Nitish replies to Modi's criticism of Bihar, says 'no need to preach others'

June 11, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Patna, June 11 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday hit back at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over his 'festering caste politics' remarks, saying people should think about their own situations before preaching to others.

Congress protests in Modi's backyard

June 10, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Rajkot, June 10 (ANI): The Congress party protested against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against the alleged excesses in the state, here on Sunday, ven as the city hosted the two-day BJP's state executive meet.

Modi terms Congress as 'sinking ship'

June 10, 2012 at 6:16 PM

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi once again targeted UPA government for price hike, corruption and anti-people policies and also said that the ship of UPA is about to sink.

Rajkot Police arrest Sanjay Joshi's supporters after poster war

June 10, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), June 10 (ANI): Rajkot Police on Sunday confirmed the arrest of several supporters of erstwhile Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sanjay Joshi for being actively involved in a poster war that was aimed at Gujarat Chief Minister and Joshi's bete noire Narendra Modi.

Sanjay Joshi's resignation won't affect the state executive meet: BJP

June 9, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), June 9 (ANI): Gujarat regional secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Vijay Rupani on Saturday said the two-day state executive meet would not be affected by the resignation of former party general secretary, Sanjay Joshi.

India to host New Zealand, England and Australia from Aug 2012 to Mar 2013

May 23, 2012 at 12:33 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): The BCCI has announced that India will host three international cricket series from August 2012 to March next year, involving 10 Tests, five one-dayers and four Twenty20 Internationals.

England, New Zealand, Australia to tour India in 2012/13

May 22, 2012 at 6:25 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) India are all set to host three major international series from August 2012 to March 2013, involving ten Tests, five ODIs and four Twenty20 Internationals.

Gujarat Congress leader criticises Narendra Modi for not appointing Ombudsman

August 3, 2011 at 11:51 AM

Rajkot, Aug 3 (ANI): Gujarat Congress president Arjun Modhwadia has criticised the Narendra Modi led state government for not appointing a state Ombudsman.

Students take out rally to promote clean environment in Rajkot

July 31, 2011 at 8:16 PM

Rajkot, July 31(ANI): Students took out a rally in Rajkot, Gujarat, on Sunday to promote clean and green environment.

Clay innovator from village gets worldwide attention

July 27, 2011 at 2:24 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), July 27 (ANI): Mansukhbhai Prajapati, a traditional clay craftsman from Gujarat has attracted worldwide attention for his creation 'Mitti cool', a clay refrigerator that works without electricity. He has developed an entire range of earthen products for daily use in the kitchen that include water filters, refrigerators, hot plates and a cooker.

Rising silk prices hit traditional silk sari business in Gujarat

July 22, 2011 at 5:59 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), July 22 (ANI):The traditional Patola silk sari business has been hit by the rising prices of silk in Gujarat.

Saurashtra University launches program to protect indigenous horse breed

July 8, 2011 at 5:24 PM

Rajkot, July 8 (ANI): Amidst various efforts to protect the diminishing number of lions in the Gir forests, an initiative was undertaken wherein a university launched a program to protect the Kathiawari horses in Rajkot.

Saurashtra University launches program to protect indigenous horse breed

July 8, 2011 at 5:00 PM

Rajkot, July 8 (ANI): Amidst various efforts to protect the diminishing number of lions in the Gir forests, an initiative was undertaken wherein a university launched a program to protect the Kathiawari horses in Rajkot.

Rajkot jail authorities introduce special training programme for inmates

July 4, 2011 at 6:48 PM

Rajkot, July 4 (ANI): Prison authorities in Rajkot, Gujarat, have introduced special training modules along with counseling sessions for prisoners.

Aligarh's lock industry in slump due to manpower shortage

May 23, 2011 at 6:05 PM

Aligarh, May 23(ANI): The lock manufacturing industry in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, is facing a slump as it is facing manpower shortage due to the migration of skilled labourers to other states.

Hike in cotton price hits Khadi business in Rajkot

May 9, 2011 at 5:24 PM

Rajkot, May 9 (ANI): The homespun Khadi business is affected in Gujarat's Rajkot city due to the hike in its rate.

After World Cup win, Rajkot women take to cricket enthusiastically

May 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), May 7 (ANI): The Saurashtra Cricket Association in Rajkot is abeehive of activity these days, with women cricketers taking to the sport like duck to water in the wake of India's World Cup win after 28 years.

Mobile restaurant enthralls gourmets in Gujarat

April 9, 2011 at 2:52 PM

Rajkot, Apr 9 (ANI): A mobile restaurant called 'Hijackk' is attracting food lovers in Gujarat.

Solar concentrator reducing use of conventional fuels in Rajkot

February 8, 2011 at 4:56 PM

Rajkot, Feb 8 (ANI): An entrepreneur of Gujarat's Rajkot city along with a French engineer created a solar concentrator to minimise the use of conventional fuels.

Rajkot school opens separate wing for girls

January 2, 2011 at 6:44 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Jan.2 (ANI): Rajkumar College, a boarding school in Gujarat's Rajkot city, has come up with a separate wing for girls, which is all set to become functional from the academic year beginning in March this year.

Chinese cotton buyers visit Rajkot to buy Shankar 6 variety

December 17, 2010 at 3:07 PM

Rajkot, Dec.17 (ANI): Chinese cotton buyers visited Gujarat's Rajkot city to buy the famous Shankar 6 variety of cotton.

Rajkot devotees offer woollens to deities

December 15, 2010 at 5:20 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Dec.15 (ANI): Devotees in Gujarat's Rajkot city are offering woollen apparels to idols of deities as the region witnessed drastic dip in temperatures.

British Council teaches students French language in Rajkot

November 29, 2010 at 5:42 PM

Rajkot, Nov.29 (ANI): Students from both rural and urban areas are learning French through video-conferencing under the 'Connecting Classrooms' project of the British Council in Gujarat's Rajkot city.

British Council teaches students French language in Rajkot

November 29, 2010 at 5:41 PM

Rajkot, Nov.29 (ANI): Students from both rural and urban areas are learning French through video-conferencing under the 'Connecting Classrooms' project of the British Council in Gujarat's Rajkot city.

Unseasonal rains damage commercial crops in Gujarat

November 16, 2010 at 8:18 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Nov.16 (ANI): Unseasonal rainfall has damaged the commercial crops, especially cotton and groundnuts, in Gujarat's Rajkot city.

Modi slams central government for fake encounter case delay

October 5, 2010 at 12:10 PM

Rajkot, Oct 5 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the central government for delay in probing the alleged fake encounter case of Sohrabuddin Sheikh.

Modi slams central government for fake encounter case delay

October 5, 2010 at 11:15 AM

Rajkot, Oct 5 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the central government for delay in probing the alleged fake encounter case of Sohrabuddin Sheikh.

Narendra Modi slams Congress Govt. ahead of CWG opening ceremony

October 3, 2010 at 12:07 PM

New Delhi/Rajkot, Oct 3 (ANI): With the country geared up for the opening ceremony of the XIX Commonwealth Games to be held here this evening, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government at the Centre for alleged misappropriation of funds and international criticism the country faced over the sloppy preparations in organising the event.

Floods in Rajkot force people to leave their homes

September 1, 2010 at 7:22 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Sep 1 (ANI): Incessant rains for the past two days in Gujarat's Rajkot District has flooded the area, forcing people to leave their houses on Wednesday.

Hindu girls from Pakistan marry Indians in Gujarat

August 28, 2010 at 6:44 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Aug 28 (ANI): Seven Hindu brides from the Meghwar community in Pakistan tied the nuptial knot with Indian grooms, at a mass wedding ceremony in Gujarat's Rajkot city.

Sohrabuddin case: Geeta Johri appears before CBI

August 26, 2010 at 3:43 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 26 (ANI): Senior Gujarat Police officer Geeta Johri on Thursday appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for questioning in connection with the Sohrabuddin fake encounter case.

German couple adopts girl with heart disease in Gujarat

July 21, 2010 at 7:37 PM

Rajkot, July 21 (ANI): A German couple, Ulrike and Freiburg Michale, has adopted an Indian girl with congenital heart disease in Rajkot.

NGO commended for its environment conservation programmes in Gujarat

July 19, 2010 at 12:45 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (ANI): Bharat Vikas Parishad, a forum devoted to national development has given the Vasundhra Trust, a non-governmental organisation of Rajkot in Gujarat a cash award of rupees one lakh in recognition for its environment conservation programmes and uplift of rural people.

School with Gandhian ideology fails to compete with English medium schools in Rajkot

July 17, 2010 at 2:47 PM

Rajkot, July 17 (ANI): Secondary section of Rashtriya Shala (Gandhian school) in Rajkot has shut down due to poor enrollment. The school that sticks to Gandhian values and ideology has failed to compete with other English medium schools in the city.

Rajkot's senior citizens get computer-savvy

June 30, 2010 at 7:48 PM

Rajkot, June 30 (ANI): An institute in Gujarat's Rajkot city has offered Internet teaching courses to senior citizens.

Rajkot made pipes popular among smokers

June 26, 2010 at 4:41 PM

Rajkot, June 26 (ANI): Smoking pipe artisans of Rajkot are a happy lot, as their products are gaining popularity amongst domestic and overseas buyers.

Stray dogs have feast in Rajkot

June 23, 2010 at 2:57 PM

Rajkot, June 23 (ANI): A Non-Government Organisation (NGO) has organised a unique kind of feast for over 12,000 stray dogs in Rajkot on Tuesday.

Pre-monsoon showers cheer farmers in Rajkot

June 18, 2010 at 4:03 PM

Rajkot, June 18 (ANI): Pre-monsoon showers in Gujarat's Rajkot city have encouraged farmers to start early sowing with expectation of sufficient rains.

New export taxes hurt cotton traders

June 14, 2010 at 4:34 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), June 14 (ANI): The cotton traders here are incurring heavy losses following a new license regime imposed on cotton exports by the Central Government.

Four-year-old Rajkot boy set record for push-ups

June 13, 2010 at 5:11 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), June 13 (ANI): Ronak Vitha, a four-and-a-half-year-old boy from Gujarat's Rajkot city has set a record by doing 1,500 push-ups in 40-minutes.

Tendulkar's fans in Rajkot celebrate his birthday with 93 statues

April 24, 2010 at 10:26 PM

Rajkot, April 24 (ANI): Cricket lovers in Gujarat's Rajkot city celebrated the 37th birthday of master blaster Sachin Tendulkar here on Saturday in their own special way.

Gujarat mango growers expect better profits in 2010

April 10, 2010 at 6:29 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Apr 10 (ANI): The mango crop growers in Rajkot here are expecting bumper yield and better profits this year.

Lion census to be held in Gujarat

April 10, 2010 at 5:01 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Apr 10 (ANI): The forest officials here are all set to conduct a comprehensive and methodological lion census at the Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajkot.

Endangered Asiatic lions of Gujarat's Sasan Gir relocated to another zoo

April 6, 2010 at 1:31 PM

Rajkot, Apr 6 (ANI): The Asiatic lions of the Sasan Gir Lion Sanctuary in Gujarat's Junagadh district have been relocated to a newly built sanctuary in Rajkot.

Residents left sour as lemon prices skyrocket in Rajkot

April 1, 2010 at 5:00 PM

Rajkot, Apr 1 (ANI): With lemon prices soaring above Rs 60 per kilogram, residents of Rajkot are feeling distinctly sour.

Heat wave hits Gujarat, day temperature rises to 41 C

March 24, 2010 at 8:06 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Mar 24 (ANI): Heat wave in Gujarat has badly affected normal life here making it very difficult for the general public to carry on with their work for livelihood.

Five Blackbucks found dead at Rajkot zoo

February 1, 2010 at 8:16 PM

Rajkot, Feb.1 (ANI): Authorities at the Pradyuman Park Zoo in Rajkot found five Black Bucks dead in their enclosures under mysterious circumstances on Monday.

Rajkot students recall Gandhi's teachings on his death anniversary

January 30, 2010 at 11:16 AM

Rajkot, Jan 30 (ANI): Over thousands of students in Rajkot staged a mass rally on the eve of Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary and propagated his teachings pertaining to non-violence and humanism.

Rajkot police baton charge students during protest over fees hike

January 29, 2010 at 12:27 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Jan 29 (ANI): At least five students of Rajkot's Atmiya Institute of Technology and Science were injured when police resorted to baton charge during a protest over instant hikes of college fees.

Foreign visitors impressed by Khadi at Rajkot

January 12, 2010 at 7:35 PM

Rajkot, Jan 12 (ANI): Foreign visitors, particularly from the USA, are impressed by the sheer simplicity of the Khadi, the home spun cotton cloth, while visiting Rajkot.

Swine flu awareness campaign in Rajkot

January 9, 2010 at 1:37 PM

Rajkot, Jan 9 (ANI): Thousands of students took to streets and launched an awareness campaign on swine flu here on Friday.

Eight killed in Gujarat temple town stampede

December 21, 2009 at 12:42 PM

Dhoraji (Gujarat), Dec 21 (ANI): At least eight women were killed when a stampede occurred at the Gopalnath temple in Dhoraji in Gujarat last evening.

Every player treated equally in Sri Lankan team: Sangakkara

December 20, 2009 at 8:34 PM

Cuttack, Dec 20(ANI): Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara on Sunday said that every player in the team is treated equally and weighed on the merit of their performance.