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

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

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: 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.

Cook says England needs to move on from 'crushing' Kochi defeat

January 17, 2013 at 11:29 AM

London, Jan 17(ANI): England captain Alastair Cook has said the players need to move on from their crushing defeat in the second one-day in Kochi against India, adding their sole focus currently is to focus on the third match in Ranchi.

India level series with emphatic win

January 15, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Kochi, Jan 15 (IANS) India levelled the five-match series against England in emphatic fashion Tuesday, defeating the tourists by 127 runs in the second One-day International at the Nehru Stadium here.

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 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.

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.

Dhoni in no mood to step down as captain

January 10, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Rajkot, Jan 10 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Thursday said stepping down from the ODI captaincy was something he hasn't thought about and left it to the selectors to take the call.

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.

Ranji Trophy: Services make first semi-final since 1968

January 8, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Indore, Jan 8 (IANS) Skipper Soumik Chatterjee, battling a knee injury, struck a valuable unbeaten 34 as Services beat Uttar Pradesh by five wickets on the third day of the fourth quarterfinals Tuesday and will be making their first Ranji Trophy semi-final appearance since 1967-68.

KP singles out Yuvraj as 'danger man' in forthcoming One-Day series

January 8, 2013 at 11:11 AM

London, Jan. 8 (ANI): England's star batsman Kevin Pietersen has named old foe Yuvraj Singh as India's 'danger man' in the forthcoming One-Day series.

Ranji Trophy: Nayar, Nemat, Jaggi, Vasavada hit hundreds

January 7, 2013 at 6:39 PM

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Abhishek Nayar, Rameez Nemat, Ishank Jaggi and Aarpit Vasavada smashed hundreds on day two of the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals Monday.

Sehwag dropped for first three ODIs against England

January 6, 2013 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) India's cricket selectors Sunday dropped opening batsman Virender Sehwag from the 15-member squad for the first three One-Day Internationals (ODI) of the five-match series against England starting Jan 11.

Tendulkar slams century for Mumbai in Ranji (Roundup)

January 6, 2013 at 6:15 PM

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar struck his 80th first-class hundred and with Wasim Jaffer took Mumbai to 272 for three on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Baroda at the Wankhede Stadium here Sunday.

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).

BJP hopes to register hat-trick of wins in Gujarat state polls

November 27, 2012 at 12:46 PM

Surat/Rajkot, Nov.27 (ANI): With assembly polls in Gujarat just about three weeks away, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is hoping to register a hat-trick of wins, and said that post-polls it would like to concentrate and complete existing development projects, and generate employment for the youth.

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, Aswhin rally India in Mumbai Test

November 23, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Mumbai, Nov 23 (IANS) A sublime hundred by Cheteshwar Pujara and his unfinished 97?run stand with Ravichandran Ashwin got India out of trouble on the opening day of the second cricket Test against England here Friday. At the close, India were 266/6.

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.

'Gujarat will prosper if Modi is removed from power', claims Congress

November 10, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Rajkot, Nov. 10 (ANI): Congress leader Renuka Chaudhary on Saturday expressed confidence that her party would emerge victorious in the Gujarat assembly polls, and added that it will of great benefit to the people of the state if Narendra Modi is removed from power.

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.

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.

Drought hits Gujarat villages as water becomes scarce

August 18, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Aug 18 (ANI): Deficient rainfall has damaged crops here, leaving the farmers distressed as their animals are unable to quench their thirst due to scarcity of water.

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.

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.

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.

Modi steps up attack on Congress-led UPA

June 10, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Rajkot, June 10 (IANS) Stepping up his attack on the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government at the centre, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday that the country is disappointed with it and also exuded confidence that the Congress will be wiped out in the state assembly elections later this year.

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.

Rajkot celebrates 400 years of its existence with a carnival

May 3, 2012 at 2:46 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), May 3 (ANI): The Gujarat Government organised a colourful carnival to celebrate 400 years of Rajkot's existence.

I'm lucky to work with Shah Rukh again: Anushka

April 6, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Anushka Sharma has been roped in for Yash Chopra's next untitled film, in which she teams up with Shah Rukh Khan again. The model-turned-actress says that she never imagined that she would get another chance to work with the superstar.

Gujarat millers anticipate high groundnut oil prices

April 1, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Apr.1 (ANI): Mill owners and exporters in Rajkot, Gujarat, are expecting the prices of groundnut oil to sky rocket to unprecedented levels.

Jewellers across India go on strike against increased excise duty on gold

March 17, 2012 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai/Rajkot, Mar 17 (ANI): Jewellers in several parts of India on Saturday went on a three-day strike against the increased excise duty on gold announced by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in Union budget for 2012-13.

Kareena Kapoor orders Rs 40 lakh royal necklace for wedding

January 27, 2012 at 9:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Kareena Kapoor has reportedly ordered a royal piece of jewellery worth around 40 lakh rupees for her wedding to Saif Ali Khan.ccording to the reports, the neckpiece will be a full-dress set, implying that it would run from the neck to the waist.

Kareena Kapoor orders Rs 40 lakh royal necklace for wedding

January 27, 2012 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Kareena Kapoor has reportedly ordered a royal piece of jewellery worth around 40 lakh rupees for her wedding to Saif Ali Khan.ccording to the reports, the neckpiece will be a full-dress set, implying that it would run from the neck to the waist.

Jewellers in Gujarat hail government's decision of mandatory hallmarking

January 13, 2012 at 4:35 PM

Rajkot, Jan 13 (ANI): Jewellers in Gujarat welcome the Central Government's decision of mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery as it will protect the consumers from being cheated.

Royal wedding procession in Rajkot after 70 years

January 11, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11 (ANI): People in Rajkot city of Gujarat state witnessed a royal wedding procession, headed by a silver chariot followed by antique carriages, convoy of vintage cars and several horses and elephants accompanied by royal band, after nearly seven decades.

Aussie success against marauding Sehwag, ageless Tendulkar will be a major challenge

December 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM

Sydney, Dec.10 (ANI): The Australian bowling attack is improving, but success against an in-form Indian outfit featuring Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar will not come as easily as it has against a disappointing New Zealand.

Sex workers in Mumbai, Rajkot pay homage to AIDS victims

December 2, 2011 at 3:02 PM

Mumbai/Rajkot, Dec 2 (ANI): On the occasion of World AIDS Day, sex workers in Mumbai, paid tribute to people who have died of AIDS in the country.

BJP protests against latest petrol price hike in Rajkot

November 5, 2011 at 8:29 PM

Rajkot, Nov 5(ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today protested against the recent petrol price hike by the state-run oil companies in Rajkot, Gujarat.

Spectacular fireworks show at Rajkot

October 26, 2011 at 2:02 PM

Rajkot, Oct 26 (ANI): thousands of people gathered to witness the spectacular fireworks show here on Tuesday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Modi criticises Centre for failing to curb terrorism, naxalism

August 15, 2010 at 4:32 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Aug 15 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday criticised the Central Government for failing to curb terrorism and naxalism and showing the lack of willingness to do it.

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.

DJ culture at weddings hampering brass band industry in Rajkot

June 10, 2010 at 10:22 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), June 10 (ANI): With the growing popularity of Disk Jockeys (DJ's) and Casio parties, the musical bands, known for creating the fervour in weddings, are facing an existential crisis and have subsequently raised fears among the band owners in Gujarat's Rajkot city.

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.