News for '-sabarmati'

Flood situation improves in Gujarat

Flood situation improves in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

However, the civic administration, police and fire brigade personnel are still on high alert.

Alert in Central Gujarat, thousands evacuated

Alert in Central Gujarat, thousands evacuated

Rediff.com19 Aug 2006

A high alert was sounded in 20 villages of Panchmahals district.

Yercaud Express derails

Yercaud Express derails

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

Yercaud Express derails at Logur, no casualties

Modi's ambitious UDAN project gets a major boost

Modi's ambitious UDAN project gets a major boost

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

SpiceJet, IndiGo, Jet Airways, Alliance Air, and Turbo Aviation are among the operators that have bagged the routes in the third round.

Lalu dropped because of anti-Hindu stand: Togadia

Lalu dropped because of anti-Hindu stand: Togadia

Rediff.com11 Dec 2005

Togadia also urged the Nitish Kumar-led government to take immediate steps to check ISI activities and make concerted efforts to tone up the administration to tackle the law and order problem.

Suicides on the rise in Gujarat

Suicides on the rise in Gujarat

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

Severe depression and a drastic reduction in tolerance levels are said to be the reasons behind this.

Lalu will stay, asserts Manmohan

Lalu will stay, asserts Manmohan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Dr Singh on Wednesday said Lalu would not be asked to resign "for now".

Train mishap: FIR against 3 officials

Train mishap: FIR against 3 officials

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

According to the sources, the three accused had admitted the accident was caused by their mistake and they had not informed the higher-ups about the non-functioning of the traffic signal system.

Train mishap: Lineman reports to authorities

Train mishap: Lineman reports to authorities

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

Superintendent of Police Anoop Singh Gehlot said his statement will be recorded later in the day.

HC convicts 7 for murder in post-Godhra riots

HC convicts 7 for murder in post-Godhra riots

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The high court also upheld the trial court order convicting two on charges of murder and acquitted another accused Devabhai Samatbhai Bharwad.

PMO sets up panel to fast-track bullet trains

PMO sets up panel to fast-track bullet trains

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Bullet trains are run by state-owned agencies in France and Germany.

Can't give Prez-Vajpayee letters: Govt

Can't give Prez-Vajpayee letters: Govt

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

The commission had time and again requested Rashtrapati Bhavan to send copies of the letters to the commission, but the President's office had citied 'privilege' and refused to part with the concerned documents.

Texas city gets Mahatma Gandhi statue

Texas city gets Mahatma Gandhi statue

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

On the 145th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Irving city in Texas, United States became the sixth town in the country to install a Gandhi statue.

On 135th foundation day, Cong vows to fight NRC, CAA

On 135th foundation day, Cong vows to fight NRC, CAA

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The leaders alleged that those who had no contribution in the freedom struggle wanted to spread fear 'in the name of nationalism', suppress the voice of people and were questioning the legacy of Congress.

Report on 2002 fire absurd: BJP

Report on 2002 fire absurd: BJP

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

The results of the report are too therefore politically motivated," Javadekar said. The BJP, he added, was instead waiting for a court verdict on the Godhra train fire.

Zaheera fails to appear before commission

Zaheera fails to appear before commission

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

Sadhvi Meenakshi Devi, who deposed before the commission on Tuesday, did not turn up.

PHOTOS: Train services resume after nearly 2 months

PHOTOS: Train services resume after nearly 2 months

Rediff.com13 May 2020

A total of 1,177 passengers are booked on the New Delhi-Bilaspur special train, which departed at 4 pm, while 1,122 passengers are booked on the New Delhi-Dibrugarh special train that departed at 4:45 pm.

What Modi told Xi in Ahmedabad

What Modi told Xi in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'Xi Jinping got a dose of Modi's medicine inside the tent where he was being hosted on the banks of the Sabarmati river.' 'Modi reportedly told him, looking deep into his eyes: "This was not expected of your country. Can you tell me when the troops are withdrawing?".'

Congress manifesto to focus on jobs, farm and banking reforms

Congress manifesto to focus on jobs, farm and banking reforms

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The party's research department team, which Rajya Sabha member M V Rajeev Gowda heads, has sifted through the suggestions received in the last five months, and the manifesto is slated to be released later this month, reports Archis Mohan.

PHOTOS: Sizzling summers are here!

PHOTOS: Sizzling summers are here!

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Here are some pictures of people who found interesting methods to avoid suffering under the fiery sun.

Karnavati Express coach derails; no casualties

Karnavati Express coach derails; no casualties

Rediff.com20 May 2005

Passengers of the Mumbai-bound 2934 Karnavati Express had a providential escape when one of its coaches derailed in Amalsad-Valsad section, near Billimora in Gujarat on Friday, railway officials said.

Bidding adieu to Bappa!

Bidding adieu to Bappa!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

After 11 days, Mumbai is bidding adieu to its favourite deity -- Ganpati Bappa. Here's a look at the celebrations.

Lalu's car subjected to forensic tests

Lalu's car subjected to forensic tests

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

The car was subjected to several physical tests and various aspects concerning the nature of the damage on its body and interiors would be investigated, the police said.

Modi to go on hunger strike

Modi to go on hunger strike

Rediff.com15 Apr 2006

Human error caused mishap: Railways

Human error caused mishap: Railways

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

"The signal was off. The signal maintainer and his helper came and then ran away. It means it is their mistake," Ansari said.

Gujarat set to roll out red carpet for Japanese PM

Gujarat set to roll out red carpet for Japanese PM

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Modi will host dinner for Abe at a hotel in the old city area.

PM declares Dandi route as heritage path

PM declares Dandi route as heritage path

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

The announcement was made at the concluding ceremony of the Congress' re-enactment of the historic Dandi march on the shores of the Arabian Sea.

Encounter case: SC grants bail to former IPS officer

Encounter case: SC grants bail to former IPS officer

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to suspended Gujarat cadre IPS officer Rajkumar Pandian, who was arrested in connection with the alleged fake encounter killings of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and his wife Kauserbi.

'A march against internal enemies'

'A march against internal enemies'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Addressing the villagers, Rahul said while Gandhiji's march was to unite the nation against the British rule, the current yatra was to unite the nation against the internal enemies.

Lok Sabha adjourns on Godhra issue

Lok Sabha adjourns on Godhra issue

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

Demanding that the Banerjee Committee report be placed on the table of the House, Mr Madhusoodhan Mistry (Congress) said, "Mr Modi should not be allowed to continue even for a single day as chief minister as he has failed to do his duty."

Sadik encounter case: Court notice to CBI on bail plea of cop

Sadik encounter case: Court notice to CBI on bail plea of cop

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

A Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ahmedabad on Monday issued notice to the investigating agency on a bail plea filed by retired police officer I A Syed, an accused in the 2003 Sadik Jamal alleged fake encounter case.

Is Zahira a victim or accused?

Is Zahira a victim or accused?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

'While we celebrate our victories, we need to remember that not every case can go for retrial at the hands of the Supreme Court.'

Lalu to table Godhra report on Feb 26

Lalu to table Godhra report on Feb 26

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

The committee headed by Justice U C Banerjee, which probed the Sabarmati Express blaze, had said in the report the fire was 'accidental'.

The politics of evidence

The politics of evidence

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

Main Godhra conspirator held: Police

Main Godhra conspirator held: Police

Rediff.com6 Feb 2003

Maulana Hussain Umarji was arrested at Signal Falia near the Godhra railway station.

SC issues notice to Amit Shah and other accused in Sohrabuddin case

SC issues notice to Amit Shah and other accused in Sohrabuddin case

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah and other accused in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Sheikh alleged fake encounter case on the plea of Central Bureau of Investigation seeking transfer of certain documents from Gujarat to a Maharashtra court.