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Artists congregate in city to explore new modes of workSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:46 IST

Young artists from across the country have congregated in the city for a 10-day workshop,Sandarbh Artists initiative.

Childrens hospital to be nodal centre for Badhte Kadam campaignSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:44 IST

Setting up the stage for the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerments endeavour Badhte Kadam,city-based Kashiben Gordhandas Patel...

Cylinder blast guts Walled City building,property worth Rs 1.2 lakh destroyedSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:43 IST

An explosion caused by a leaking Liquefied Petroleum Gas cylinder gutted a single-storey building in the Walled City area of Vadodara on Thursday morning. No casualty was reported.

Self immolation: Railway employee dies at hospitalSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:41 IST

Railway employee Subodhkumar Chaudhary (30),who was admitted to the Sir Sayajirao General Hospital last Friday with over 70 per cent burns,passed away on Wednesday.

GACL gets Centres approval for its CDM projectsSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:39 IST

Vadodara-based Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited has got Centre's approval for its Clean Development Mechanism projects,a top company official said.

Diamond units announce 20% bonus to get back polishersSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:38 IST

With the rise in demand for polished diamonds,the owners of large units are trying their best to get back the polishers who had gone to their native places in Saurashtra and north Gujarat during the meltdown.

Panchmahals village tense after one killed in scuffleSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:36 IST

In a scuffle following an accident at Kheridi village under Pavagadh police station in Panchmahals,one person was killed by some people who alleged the victim had caused the accident deliberately.

Gujarat Police raise new marine commando unitSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:35 IST

Rising maritime concern among the security agencies has resulted in the birth of a new elite armed battalion of the Gujarat Police Marine Commandos Unit.

Just fliers,no luggageSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:34 IST

Payload restrictions on airlines imposed by airport operators on Tuesday caused much inconvenience to passengers.

Third student animation film festival begins at NIDSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:33 IST

The third International Student Animation Film Festival Chitrakatha 09 began at the National Institute of Design on Thursday.

Priest booked for attempt to murderSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:32 IST

A day after a temple priest was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman after she spurned his advances,the Gamdevi police booked him for attempt to murder.

Graphic designer arrested for stealing credit cardSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:31 IST

A graphic designer was arrested by the Bangur Nagar police on Thursday for stealing the credit card of a purchase manager working in his company and making purchases for his girl friend.

Two cops on night parol attacked in Bopal areaSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:30 IST

Two policemen were attacked and their vehicle was hit by some unidentified miscreants near Homeopathic college road in Bopal area early on Thursday while they were on night duty.

Hunt on for kingpin in fake account scamSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:30 IST

After arresting five members of a gang for allegedly transferring huge sums of money into fake accounts,the Powai police are now on the lookout for the kingpin of the scam.

School staff body to oppose govts move to cut down 90 % posts for clerksSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:28 IST

The posts lying vacant for clerks and other school administrative staff across the state for years have been cut short by 90 per cent after a circular was issued to schools across the state to bring down the student-administrative staff ratio.

Residents confront civic officials on water woesSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:28 IST

The first-ever public meeting of Mumbai citizens,high-ranking Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation officials and corporators at the Andheri east ward office saw an overwhelming presence of citizens facing water problems.

Naroda Gam riots: summons issued to 9 fire brigade officialsSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:26 IST

The Designated Fast-Track Court hearing the 2002 Naroda Gam riot case,on Thursday,asked the nine fire brigade officials,who were on duty on the day of the incident,to remain present in the court on Friday.

NDDB non-committal on paying higher procurement price to milk-farmersSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:25 IST

The National Dairy Development Board has remained non-committal on paying higher price per kilogram fat to farmers in Kutch even after the Bhuj milk processing plant gets commissioned in the next one and half months.

MEA seeks details of city mans death in SydneySubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:24 IST

More than a month after city man Sajid Shaikhs mysterious death in Sydney,the Ministry of External Affairs has asked Indian Mission in Australia to furnish it with more details of the incident.

Prof U R Rao wins senior scientist award for 2008Subscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:22 IST

Prof U R Rao,former chairman of Physical Research Laboratory has been selected for the Hari Om Ashram Senior Scientist Award for 2008.

CM postpones Surat tour due to illnessSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 22:21 IST

Chief Minister Narendra Modi was forced to postpone his visit to Surat on October 31 after he was reported to be indisposed on Thursday.

’26/11 terrorists were told take ministers as hostages’Subscriber Only

October 30, 2009 19:50 IST

The 26/11 terrorists were instructed on mobile phones by their Pakistani handlers to look for ministers and VIPs at the Hotel Taj.

Four years on,pain lingers for kin of blast victimsSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 07:05 IST

It was 2 am and the town of Sasrauli,in Haryana,was fast asleep. In one house,however,uncertainty and fear prevailed.

State begins groundwork for tribal uplift in Naxal-hit SonebhadraSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 06:57 IST

With an aim to tackle the problem of Naxals in Uttar Pradesh,the state government has decided to focus on comprehensive development of those districts affected by the ultras.

HC rejects bail to PCAPA leaderSubscriber Only

October 30, 2009 06:53 IST

The Calcutta High Court today turned down an anticipatory bail to PCAPA leader Jagannath Singh Sardar and 12 other activists in two separate cases of attacking policemen and attending a meeting of Maoists at Belpahari.