News for '-kutch'

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Lagaan's dream run on screen and off it is a much needed reminder of winning against all odds in these pandemic ravaged times, notes Sukanya Verma.

'Pak spy was trying to get info for a possible 26/11-style attack'

'Pak spy was trying to get info for a possible 26/11-style attack'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Akhtar was trying to gather information pertaining to deployment of security forces along the western coast, Sir Creek and Kutch areas and also about military installations in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Designer Archana Jaju's brand is focused on bringing India's fine craftmanship into everyday clothing.

Cyclone Nilofar: About 30,000 to be evacuated on Wednesday

Cyclone Nilofar: About 30,000 to be evacuated on Wednesday

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

An estimated 30,000 people along coastal areas will be moved to safer places in Kutch district of Gujarat from Wednesday as the very severe cyclonic storm Nilofar hurtles towards the state and slams it by November 1 afternoon.

GPS to track endangered bird species

GPS to track endangered bird species

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Global Positioning System would be used by Forest Department officials in Gujarat to keep track of the movement of endangered bird species.

COVID-19 peak in India may arrive mid-Nov: Study

COVID-19 peak in India may arrive mid-Nov: Study

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

There could be a paucity of isolation and ICU beds, and ventilators, according to a study.

Indo-Pak border fence being extended

Indo-Pak border fence being extended

Rediff.com5 May 2007

To prevent intrusion at night, work is going on in full swing to lay electric lines, installation of large lights and power station.

4.1 quake hits Gujarat, mild tremors in Mumbai

4.1 quake hits Gujarat, mild tremors in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude on the Richter scale hits Rapar Taluka in Kutch, Gujarat. Mild tremors were felt in Mumbai, Pune and western Maharashtra.

Here's the list of 80 districts under lockdown till March 31

Here's the list of 80 districts under lockdown till March 31

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

It has also been decided to suspend the interstate bus services till March 31, the officials said. The decisions have been taken at a high-level meeting attended by chief secretaries of all states and the cabinet secretary and the principal secretary to the prime minister.

Godwoman doesn't get relief from court, faces more allegations

Godwoman doesn't get relief from court, faces more allegations

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Troubles increased for Sukhvinder Kaur alias Radhe Maa, the self-styled godwoman, on Thursday, with a court in Mumbai denying her pre-arrest bail and a Gujarat MLA seeking probe against her in connection with a suicide case in Kutch district.

Modi govt in Gujarat favoured Adani for Mundra port: Congress

Modi govt in Gujarat favoured Adani for Mundra port: Congress

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

The leader of the opposition in the Gujarat Assembly Shankarsinh Vaghela on Wednesday alleged that Gujarat government, when Narendra Modi was chief minister here, had favoured billionaire Gautam Adani promoted Adani Group to set up private port at Mundra.

Video: How to dress to get noticed at work

Video: How to dress to get noticed at work

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Power dressing lessons from designer Sunita Shanker.

Gujarat police reopen case against Salman Khan

Gujarat police reopen case against Salman Khan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

The case is against Salman Khan for killing chinkara.

Two arrested in Gujarat for espionage

Two arrested in Gujarat for espionage

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

The official said investigations had revealed that the alleged agent was sent by the Pakistani intelligence agency to keep track of sensitive Army information and pass it on to them.

Cyclone Ockhi takes wind out of Gujarat poll campaign; rallies cancelled

Cyclone Ockhi takes wind out of Gujarat poll campaign; rallies cancelled

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rallies for Wednesday were cancelled.

Modi picks man from Manmohan's PMO as private secretary

Modi picks man from Manmohan's PMO as private secretary

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

In a curious turn of events on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi picked Rajeev Topno, a 1996 batch Indian Administrative Service officer from the Gujarat cadre and a part of the Prime Minister's Office under former PM Manmohan Singh, as private secretary.

Wild ass robs agarias' livelihood

Wild ass robs agarias' livelihood

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

The Little Rann has been a traditional salt producing area as it produces 21 per cent of total salt production of India.

Armed forces to conduct fly-pasts to thank COVID warriors

Armed forces to conduct fly-pasts to thank COVID warriors

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The Indian Armed Forces will express their gratitude to all "corona warriors" by conducting fly-pasts, showering petals on hospitals treating COVID-19 patients and illuminating naval vessels, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said on Friday.

Implement Narmada tribunal award: SC to Gujarat

Implement Narmada tribunal award: SC to Gujarat

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

The Kutch region, which was in the forefront of the movement for raising the height of the Sardar Sarovar dam, was not receiving its due share of water in terms of the award of the tribubal.

Tremors rock Gujarat twice

Tremors rock Gujarat twice

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

There are no reports of any damage.

17 containers slip from ship in Guj waters, alert sounded

17 containers slip from ship in Guj waters, alert sounded

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Seventeen containers on board amerchant vessel slipped off Okha West and began floating in sea prompting the Gujarat Maritime Board to sound an alert for ships approaching Gulf of Kutch, a major corridor for crude oil imports.

15 must-do road trips in India!

15 must-do road trips in India!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Here, the journey is your destination...

When the nation stood as one: Pages from a Indo-Pak war journal

When the nation stood as one: Pages from a Indo-Pak war journal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Fifty years ago, India and Pakistan fought a short but bloody war. The author finds out how Sainik Samachar, the defence ministry's journal, reported it.

Rahul attacks Modi on migrants issue

Rahul attacks Modi on migrants issue

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Monday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party and Narendra Modi alleging that they brand migrants from other states as "outsiders" as part of their divisive politics and were taking credit for achievements made by Congress over the years.

See before you die: India's most breathtaking natural wonders!

See before you die: India's most breathtaking natural wonders!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

From the Magnetic Hill of Ladakh and the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, we list out some of the most amazing natural wonders of our country.

Why you must see The Good Road

Why you must see The Good Road

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The Good Road, says Ajit Balakrishnan, is an amazing film. Read on to find out why.

20 missing as cargo vessel sinks off Gujarat coast

20 missing as cargo vessel sinks off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

The crew is not traceable, sources said.

Cyclone Tauktae intensifies, 6 dead in 2 states

Cyclone Tauktae intensifies, 6 dead in 2 states

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Gale-force winds, heavy rainfall and high tidal waves swept the coastal belt of Kerala, Karnataka and Goa as Cyclone Tauktae hurtled northwards towards Gujarat on Sunday, leaving four people dead in Karnataka and two in Goa, damaging hundreds of houses, uprooting electricity poles and trees and forcing evacuation.

Coast Guard nets 21 Pakistani anglers off Guj coast

Coast Guard nets 21 Pakistani anglers off Guj coast

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

The Indian Coast Guard has arrested 21 Pakistani fishermen off Jakhau coast in Gujarat for illegally intruding into Indian waters and seized three fishing trawlers, an official said on Saturday.

'My film The Good Road is going to the Oscars. I'm so happy!'

'My film The Good Road is going to the Oscars. I'm so happy!'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

"After 21 years, a Gujarati film won the National award. And now, it's going to the Oscars. I'm so happy!" gushes actor Pankaj Jhala, who is a part of the Gujarati film, The Good Road, which has been selected as India's entry to next year's Oscars.

ALL Cong MLAs suspended for a day from Gujarat assembly

ALL Cong MLAs suspended for a day from Gujarat assembly

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

All the Congress Members of Legislative Assembly, who created a ruckus in the Gujarat assembly on Tuesday over the water crisis facing many parts of the state, were suspended by Speaker Vaju Vala for a day. Leader of Opposition Shankarsinh Vaghela raised the issue of water scarcity in Kutch, Saurashtra and North Gujarat region and demanded the suspension of Question Hour to discuss the issue.

Pak vessel with 17 crew members caught off Guj coast

Pak vessel with 17 crew members caught off Guj coast

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

A Pakistani vessel with 17 crew members on board was today caught by the Indian Coast Guard for straying in Indian Maritime boundary, officials said.

Rediff projections: Can Cong stop BJP in Banaskantha?

Rediff projections: Can Cong stop BJP in Banaskantha?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Shandilya Trivedi turns the focus on Banaskantha, a BJP stronghold where the Congress is trying hard to put up a decent fight

Rediff projections: Can Cong stop BJP in Banaskantha?

Rediff projections: Can Cong stop BJP in Banaskantha?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Shandilya Trivedi turns the focus on Banaskantha, a BJP stronghold where the Congress is trying hard to put up a decent fight

'My film The Good Road is going to the Oscars. I'm so happy!'

'My film The Good Road is going to the Oscars. I'm so happy!'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

"After 21 years, a Gujarati film won the National award. And now, it's going to the Oscars. I'm so happy!" gushes actor Pankaj Jhala, who is a part of the Gujarati film, The Good Road, which has been selected as India's entry to next year's Oscars.

India to erect floating fence along Sir Creek border

India to erect floating fence along Sir Creek border

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

India will soon erect a 'floating fence', anchored by submerged metallic meshes, along the disputed Sir Creek border area with Pakistan.

PICS: Rustic handloom delights at Fashion Week

PICS: Rustic handloom delights at Fashion Week

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

Here's a look at designer Shruti Sancheti's latest line, showcased on the third day of Lakme Fashion Week.

India will choose between 'nirasha' and 'asha' tomorrow: Modi

India will choose between 'nirasha' and 'asha' tomorrow: Modi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

He may not have been declared Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate just yet but Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday seemed to have already donned the mantle when he said the nation would be comparing his speech with that of Prime Minister on Independence Day on Thursday.

Sonia defamed Gujarat by questioning development: Modi

Sonia defamed Gujarat by questioning development: Modi

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

Continuing his tirade against the Congress president, Narendra Modi on Friday said Sonia Gandhi "defamed" Gujarat with her statement that there had been no development in the state after he became the chief minister.