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Aishwarya Mohanty
Aishwarya is a correspondent based in Bhubaneswar. She covers Odisha for The Indian Express Follow her tweets @pirouetteworld
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Day 2 of DGP Conference: Modi arrives, discussions on cyber security, Sardar Patel’s legacySubscriber Only
December 22, 2018 04:29 IST
PM Modi visited the Statue of Unity in Kevadia Colony of Narmada district, where he paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and later reached the tent city near the statue, where “luxury tents” have been set up for the conference.
Sat, Dec 22, 2018
Radical elements abroad trying to revive Punjab terror, says RajnathSubscriber Only
December 21, 2018 04:54 IST
Pointing out the success of law enforcement agencies in counter-terrorism operations, the Home Minister Rajnath Singh said nearly 125 suspected terrorist have been arrested so far this year, slightly more than 117 arrests last year.
Fri, Dec 21, 2018
Leopard elusive, Gujarat forest dept officials put in cage to capture itSubscriber Only
December 02, 2018 05:07 IST
The three forest officials spent four hours on Friday night in the cage, in the range where the leopard is said to be moving, with the eight other cages spread through the jungle containing animals.
Sun, Dec 02, 2018
My father was atheist, worked his entire life as farmers’ employee: Dr Kurien’s daughterSubscriber Only
November 27, 2018 08:01 IST
Nirmala Kurien was present at an event here to celebrate the 97th birth anniversary of Dr Kurien, the father of White Revolution in India. Dr Kurien had died in 2012.
Tue, Nov 27, 2018
He was an atheist, religion played no part in his life, says Kurien’s daughterSubscriber Only
November 27, 2018 05:09 IST
“My father was an atheist and religion played no part in his life. He was cremated according to his wishes and so was my mother a few months later,” Nirmala Kurien said at an event here to celebrate the 97th birth anniversary of Dr Kurien.
Tue, Nov 27, 2018
Gujarat: To help kids report abuse, Vadodara schools to get ‘POCSO Mitra’ boxesSubscriber Only
November 23, 2018 02:32 IST
The pilot phase of the project, being undertaken by Baroda Citizens Council (BCC) with support from the District Education Department, was flagged off in November, 2017 in 50 schools. The boxes are green telephone-shaped.
Fri, Nov 23, 2018
Crackdown on traffic rule violators: 97 food delivery boys penalised in VadodaraSubscriber Only
November 07, 2018 06:56 IST
According to traffic police officials, the action was taken following several complaints against delivery boys for rash driving and violation of traffic rules.
Wed, Nov 07, 2018
Vadodara traffic police cracks down on food delivery boys, 97 fined on Monday aloneSubscriber Only
November 06, 2018 19:23 IST
A deliveryman on an average earns between Rs 35-60 per delivery and, depending on their performance, they earn an incentive over the week or month. Azharuddin Pathan, 33, who worked as an air conditioner technician before joining the online food delivery services, says their uniform makes them stand out while in traffic.
Tue, Nov 06, 2018
At the site of Statue of Unity: 60 young guides help tourists understand the life of India’s Iron ManSubscriber Only
November 03, 2018 09:26 IST
Many gave up other careers to become professional guides and will be paid a stipend of Rs 15,000 per month for six months.
Sat, Nov 03, 2018
200 Gujaratis from 20 states flock Statue of Unity site: ‘Wouldn’t have missed this moment’Subscriber Only
November 01, 2018 08:36 IST
Apart from the local residents, 200 Gujaratis from across 20 states also attended the unveiling ceremony.
Fri, Nov 02, 2018
Gujarat: Villagers praise road works, some ‘hired’ to work at statue siteSubscriber Only
November 01, 2018 08:04 IST
‘It’s like a miracle... everything changed overnight’
Fri, Nov 02, 2018
Such tribute long due, but Sardar Patel would have said no: GrandnephewSubscriber Only
November 01, 2018 04:02 IST
“If we had asked him (Sardar Patel) if he wanted a statue in his name, he would have said no. He grew up in a humble background. He understood the value of money,” said Dhirubhai Patel, the 91-year-old grandnephew of Sardar Patel.
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Waiting for dues, farmers threaten to drown in Narmada during unveiling of Statue of UnitySubscriber Only
October 29, 2018 07:35 IST
After numerous pleas to the government, and ongoing litigation in the case, the affected farmers are now planning to protest during the unveiling of the Statue of Unity, dedicated to Sardar Patel.
Mon, Oct 29, 2018
Gujarat: Defaced posters of Statue of Unity replaced with one carrying Birsa Munda imageSubscriber Only
October 29, 2018 07:26 IST
Ahead of the unveiling of the 182-metre-tall statue of Sardar Patel, 22 village sarpanchs district have written an open letter to Prime Minister Modi, saying that he won’t be welcomed by the residents of Kevadiya Colony on ‘their land.’
Mon, Oct 29, 2018Unveiling of Statue of Unity: Tribals gear up to boycott October 31 eventSubscriber Only
October 26, 2018 07:54 IST
One more village passes resolution against the event, says land acquired for project unjust
Fri, Oct 26, 2018
Madhya Pradesh: Officals asks Jhabua migrants to return for polls, assesses their living conditionsSubscriber Only
October 24, 2018 03:36 IST
Eleven teams from Jhabua, comprising officials of health, revenue, labour, women & child development, and education departments, met and interacted with their Gujarat counterparts, seeking their help in their endeavour.
Wed, Oct 24, 2018
Probing Rakesh Asthana daughter’s wedding in Vadodara, CBI gets replies from four hotelsSubscriber Only
October 23, 2018 04:35 IST
The investigations also connect Rakesh Asthana to Chetan Sandesara, a fugitive in the Rs 5,000-crore loan default case being probed by CBI. However, at the time of the wedding, Sandesara was not facing any probe by the agency.
Thu, Oct 25, 2018
A Green GoodbyeSubscriber Only
October 01, 2018 01:03 IST
Thanks to Gujarat HC order, civic corporations, police and Ganesh pandal organisers were forced to come together to stop the age-old practice of immersing idols in natural water bodies this Ganesh Chaturthi, thereby paving the green immersion model.
Mon, Oct 01, 2018
Iron Man 2.0Subscriber Only
September 23, 2018 00:23 IST
It’s just over a month to go for the inauguration of Statue of Unity, which at 182 metres would be the world’s tallest statue. From wind and the structure’s unique shape, to Sardar Patel’s posture and face, The Indian Express takes a measure of the challenges since construction began in Jan 2016, as the statue enters the final countdown.
Mon, Sep 24, 2018
Harmony stands tall: Vadodara lane hosts tazia and Ganesh pandalSubscriber Only
September 18, 2018 04:25 IST
In less than 20 metres from the starting of the lane, a pandal is set up housing the tazia to mark Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is the same spot that has been housing the tazia for the last 135 years.
Tue, Sep 18, 2018
Mixing politics with puja, pandal brings Kashmir human shield row to VadodaraSubscriber Only
September 15, 2018 08:18 IST
Meant as a tribute to the Indian Army, the pandal highlights the ongoing conflict between the Indian armed forces and the people in the Kashmir valley. A signage placed in front of Ganesha reads “Indian Army” and one placed in front of the jeep says, “Kashmiri stone pelter”.
Sat, Sep 15, 2018
Videocon loan case: Shareholders raise questions on Chanda KochharSubscriber Only
September 13, 2018 01:37 IST
Speaking to The Indian Express, shareholders who attended the AGM said many were “visibly upset” over Kochhar’s absence and sought clarity from the bank’s management over the allegations.
Thu, Sep 13, 2018
Gujarat: Narmada follows footsteps of Vadodara police in tackling child abuseSubscriber Only
September 10, 2018 05:34 IST
According to Vadodara Deputy Commissioner of Police Saroj Kumari, who is the brainchild behind it, the initiative is now being adopted at multiple places, with Narmada being the first to send their personnel for training.
Mon, Sep 10, 2018
Decriminalising Gay Sex: ‘Today, we have got rid of the fear… but don’t think our fight is over’Subscriber Only
September 07, 2018 02:17 IST
Founder of Lakshya Trust and India’s only openly gay prince, Manvendrasinh Gohil, too was a part of the celebration that burst after the Supreme Court announced its historic verdict decriminalising gay sex.
Fri, Sep 07, 2018
Gujarat: Dead man’s family calls encounter ‘staged’, plans to move HC for probeSubscriber Only
September 01, 2018 05:28 IST
Alleging that the encounter was “staged”, Rabdi’s family plans to move the Gujarat High Court seeking an inquiry into the killing.
Sat, Sep 01, 2018
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