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Truckers strike: Govt adopts wait-&-watch policySubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:52 IST

As the truck operators strike entered the third day on Wednesday,the state government decided to adopt a wait-and-watch policy for another couple of days before resorting to any harsh measures.

Problems of small,medium scale industries shall be looked intoSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:51 IST

Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Wednesday assured that he would take up the issues of small and medium scale industries in the state with the Prime Minister and Union Industries Minister.

Truckers nationwide strike affects supplies to citySubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:49 IST

The nationwide strike by truckers is beginning to tell an effect on the supplies coming into the city.

MSU plans to make city ideal for hosting large conferencesSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:47 IST

Authorities at the M S University (MSU) have embarked on plan to set up a Convention Centre in the land available at the backside of the Commerce Faculty canteen.

Sena threatens to intensify agitation against CumminsSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:47 IST

It seems like the Shiv Sena is trying to regain its Marathi manoos agenda from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena...

VMC prepares to paint a rosy picture for Vibrant GujaratSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:45 IST

Even as commuters are forced to endure bumpy rides across the city,the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) is all set to paint a rosy picture of the city to woo the investors...

Trader walks into trap,robbed of cashSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:45 IST

It has been a tried and tested trap,but 31-year-old Kaushik Patel,a Varnama- based trader,fell for it and lost Rs 12,300 in his quest for a little romance.

Revamp education system: PawarSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:44 IST

Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Wednesday urged to develop virtual university model to disseminate quality education to every strata of the society.

British documentary on gay prince Gohil to be aired soonSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:44 IST

Manvendrasinh Gohil,the crowned gay prince of Rajpipla in Narmada district,is all set for a preview of the four-part British television documentary 'Under Cover Princes'.

VMC blacklists three contractors for delay in projectsSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:42 IST

The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has blacklisted three contractors for delaying development projects in the city despite having been served several reminders.

Brrr… even Mahabaleshwar cant match Pune for coldnessSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:41 IST

Mahabaleshwar might be just a drive away for Puneites wanting to feel the chill,but observations by the Meteorological Department may just make them do an about turn.

Health dept to train accredited activists to check maternal deaths in districtSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:41 IST

The state Health department is planning to educate and train accredited social health activists (ASHA) on various aspects of maternal health,so that maternal mortality can be checked in Vadodara district.

Two-wheeler deaths up by a quarter in a yearSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:40 IST

On December 30,Akash Gaikwad,26,who was pillion riding a motorcycle died after a dumper truck hit the two-wheeler from behind on the Dudulgaon-Alandi Road.

Pollution control board finds coloured Vishwamitri water non-pollutedSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:39 IST

After the Vadodara Municipal Corporation asked the Gujarat Pollution Control Board to furnish details about the industries which discharge pollutants in the Vishwamitri river...

Pune docs arrest stuns neighboursSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:39 IST

The arrest of Pune doctor Anwarali Bagwan by the Mumbai police for his alleged links with the Indian Mujahideen has stunned his neighbours at Kamaldeep Park in Kondhwa.

Builders claim 30% cut,seek bailoutSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:35 IST

After having refused to acknowledge for the better part of last year that a real estate slump was happening in Pune as in other cities,Promoters and Builders Association of Pune on Wednesday claimed that prices had already been slashed rates by 30 per cent.

State govt should relax power tariff for diamond industrySubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:33 IST

Opposition leader in state Assembly Shaktisinh Gohil today demanded that the state government should come ahead and relax power tariff for the diamond unit owners as the Centre has abolished the customs duty on import of rough and re-cut diamonds.

Fee hike sparks protestSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:33 IST

Around 200 students from the Indira College of Engineering and Management in Parandwadi near Talegaon protested on Wednesday against the colleges decision to more than double their fees.

Surat resident booked for raping 16-yr-old Dalit girl from OdhavSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:32 IST

A surat resident has been accused of raping a 16-year-old Dalit girl from Odhav. Although the incident took place nearly four months ago...

Santoor comes of age,courtesy Pandit Shivkumar SharmaSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:30 IST

It's only lately that santoor made an entry into the Indian classical music. Until the 1950s,it was played only as a folk instrument.

Saurashtra fishermen do not want restriction in their area in the seaSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:28 IST

In its bid to secure the 1,600-km long Gujarat coastline from any possible terror attack through the sea route,the Porbandar Collectorate convened a meeting of fishermen and Indian Coast Guard (ICG) officials on Wednesday.

BUs fund demand surprises UGC teamSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:25 IST

The heads of several departments of the Bhavnagar University (BU) fumbled while replying to the questions posed by the members of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Committee on Tuesday.

Ashram boys death: Fathers depose before probe panelSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:23 IST

For the first time in six months,Praful Vaghela and Shantilal Vaghela fathers of the two children who were found dead on the Sabarmati riverbed in July last year appeared before the Justice D K Trivedi Commission on January 5.

Govt to act against Asaram Ashram to recover grabbed landSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:22 IST

The state government is all set to initiate action to recover the agricultural land allegedly grabbed by the Asaram Bapu Ashram at Motera village,in the outskirts of Ahmedabad.

Top pool players assemble for trialsSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 00:18 IST

India's top pool players will assemble here next weekend to take part in three-day selection trials to be held between January 14 and 17 at Suchir Bowling at Sector 61,Noida.