
September 21, 2023 05:41 IST
After raining heavily for almost a month, the monsoon showers had come to a halt in the state in the last week of July. August was entirely dry.
Thu, Sep 21, 2023
September 14, 2023 23:24 IST
Sarabai Kumbhar, a Congress member also filed her nomination papers for the post of president. However, Jadeja and Singh secured nine votes each, while Padhiyar and Jat got only seven votes each helping the BJP snatch Lakhpat away from the Congress.
Fri, Sep 15, 2023
September 12, 2023 07:18 IST
Talking to The Indian Express on the sidelines of the event, Bhattacharya said that in fact, other space-faring nations have already started planning joint missions with ISRO.
Tue, Sep 12, 2023
September 11, 2023 07:00 IST
Rajkot has seen many transitions since the 1980s when a major means of public transport were autorickshaws or chhakdas — ‘uncomfortable’ multi-seater rides improvised from motorbikes. A complete transition to buses running on green fuel is on its way after many experiments.
Mon, Sep 11, 2023
September 06, 2023 15:57 IST
The climbdown by the sect is unusual in a state where it enjoys immense clout. The Hanuman statue from where the murals were removed, for example, was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in April
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
September 04, 2023 12:13 IST
The zoo reopened its gates to visitors two days later, on July 25, and has been basking under the sun and play of white fluffy clouds in azure skies.
Thu, Sep 07, 2023
September 04, 2023 00:34 IST
The civic body swung into action as soon as the disaster hit, she says, adding that it is unlikely to become a poll issue next year.
Mon, Sep 04, 2023
August 25, 2023 12:07 IST
Behind the public exchange between MLA Rivaba Jadeja, MP Poonam Maadam and Mayor Binaben Kothari, the changing political equations and the rise of new stars in local BJP unit
Fri, Aug 25, 2023
August 25, 2023 01:04 IST
At the 22nd meeting of the GSBWL, chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, one of the topics on the agenda was the GMDC’s application seeking some more land along the border of the Jambughoda Sanctuary for the removal of a manganese dump lying in the area.
Fri, Aug 25, 2023
August 19, 2023 13:04 IST
BJP has overlooked ex-Union minister and four-time Rajkot MP for poll tickets since 2009, but Kathiria, a surgeon, is said to have stopped seeking it, preferring to reach out to people through other fora
Thu, Aug 24, 2023
August 14, 2023 08:33 IST
It has been long debated if public housing schemes are being used as a political tool. Recent incidents of threats to the lives of the beneficiaries have also raised questions about a compromise over quality and safety standards to meet the demand.
Mon, Aug 14, 2023
August 05, 2023 16:20 IST
Meanwhile, according to Union government data, cotton acreage in the country stood at 116.75 lh – 1.16 per cent lower as compared to 117.91 lh recorded in the corresponding period last year.
Sat, Aug 05, 2023
August 04, 2023 00:03 IST
Meanwhile, with the IMD predicting bad weather for the next few days, the start of fishing activities is likely to be delayed further, said fishermen leaders.
Fri, Aug 04, 2023
July 28, 2023 04:03 IST
The Opposition, protesting over a video of two women being sexually assaulted during the ethnic clashes in Manipur where the BJP heads the ruling coalition, has been demanding that the Prime Minister make a statement in Parliament on the Manipur situation.
Fri, Jul 28, 2023
July 27, 2023 01:42 IST
Modi is scheduled to land on the new airport at Hirasar village, 31 km east of Rajkot city, on Thursday evening. He had laid the foundation stone of the airport on October 7, 2017.
Thu, Jul 27, 2023
June 29, 2023 04:47 IST
After dithering for nine years, the SU finally shortlisted a candidate for the post in June last year but the selection is still awaiting approval of the state government.
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
June 21, 2023 19:38 IST
On June 20, cumin prices touched a new high of Rs 54,125 per quintal at the APMC mandi of Unjha in Gujarat, the price-setting market for the crop. Here is what is driving the surge.
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
June 16, 2023 12:53 IST
Around 190 transformers damaged; power supply was disrupted in the coastal districts of Morbi, Jamnagar, Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Amreli, Bhavnagar, and Kutch and in interior districts of Botad, and Surendranagar.
Fri, Jun 16, 2023
June 16, 2023 09:40 IST
Naliya and Jakhau in Abdasa and Dayapar in Lakhpat are the worst affected areas as per primary reports, Kutch District Collector Amit Arora said.
Fri, Jun 16, 2023
June 16, 2023 04:00 IST
As it entered the landmass, around 6.30 pm on Thursday evening, with associated wind speeds of 115-125 kilometres per hour (kmph), it left behind a trail of destruction. Trees had fallen, electricity poles got uprooted, blocking roads and causing power outages.
Fri, Jun 16, 2023
June 15, 2023 04:26 IST
On Monday, the state government evacuated around 80 people — all of them fishermen — from the Jakhau port as Biparjoy, the cyclonic storm blowing in the northeast Arabian Sea, is headed towards the port in Godiya creek on the Kutch coast.
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
June 14, 2023 21:41 IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the Saurashtra-Kutch coast in view of the impending landfall of the cyclonic storm.
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
June 14, 2023 09:55 IST
Cyclone Biparjoy Highlights, June 16, 2023: The cyclonic storm, following its landfall, left a trail of destruction as it damaged 5,120 electricity poles and rendered 4,600 villages without power even as the authorities said that no loss of human life has been reported
Wed, Sep 27, 2023
June 14, 2023 07:20 IST
The Baraiya family in Gir Somnath district was struck by a double tragedy: Days before Soma died in a Pak jail, back home, his brother Vijay died by suicide
Wed, Jun 14, 2023
June 14, 2023 03:51 IST
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya sat down among the evacuees from Kandla Tuesday convincing them to stay put.
Wed, Jun 14, 2023


