News for 'Kamla'

Modi to be sworn in as chief minister on Dec 26

Modi to be sworn in as chief minister on Dec 26

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Narendra Modi, who posted a resounding victory in the assembly elections, will be sworn in as Gujarat Chief Minister for the fourth time on December 26.

Govt justifies sacking governor who took on Modi

Govt justifies sacking governor who took on Modi

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Amid opposition charge of political vendetta in the sacking of Mizoram Governor Kamla Beniwal, the government on Thursday said the decision was prompted by "serious allegations" against her and insisted there was no politics behind it.

COVID-19 duty kept doctor away from home for 5 months

COVID-19 duty kept doctor away from home for 5 months

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

The nodal officer for novel coronavirus at the Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital in Delhi has not been home for nearly five months. Duty and fear of spreading the infection among the family members kept him away.

UK ends Modi's boycott, envoy says not endorsement of Modi

UK ends Modi's boycott, envoy says not endorsement of Modi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Ending a ten-year boycott of Gujarat after the 2002 riots, Britain on Monday made its first engagement with the state when High Commissioner James Bevan met Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Modi's Sadbhavna fasts held on Centre's directive: Guj

Modi's Sadbhavna fasts held on Centre's directive: Guj

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

The Gujarat government has said that Chief Minister Narendra Modi's 'Sadbhavna' fasts were organised on the directives of various central government ministries with an objective to preserve communal harmony and strengthen national unity.

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

Deccan Chargers sold to Mumbai real estate firm

Deccan Chargers sold to Mumbai real estate firm

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The owners of the cash-strapped Deccan Chargers sold the Indian Premier League franchise to a real estate company for an undisclosed sum. Deccan Chronicle Holdings, which paid $107 million for the franchise in 2008, informed the stock exchanges on Friday of their decision to sell the team to Kamla Landmarc, a Mumbai-based real estate company.

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

There are many, many instances of this 'dark' approach. Sukanya Verma looks at a few.

Modi sworn in Gujarat CM, ally JD-U, opp boycott ceremony

Modi sworn in Gujarat CM, ally JD-U, opp boycott ceremony

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

Narendra Modi, who powered Bharatiya Janata Party to an emphatic victory in Gujarat, was today sworn in as chief minister for the fourth time at the head of a 17-member ministry, in a ceremony boycotted by Opposition Congress and National Democratic Alliance ally Janata Dal-United.

Thousands affected in Bihar flood, evacuation on

Thousands affected in Bihar flood, evacuation on

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Thousands of people in Darbhanga, West Champaran and Nalanda districts in Bihar have been affected by floods after rivers flowing through these districts breached their embankments. Floods occurred in Darbhanga and West Champaran districts after breaches developed in the embankments of Kamla Balan and Gandak rivers respectively, while in Nalanda it was due to the overflowing of Panchane river.

Floods devastate Bihar; 56 dead so far

Floods devastate Bihar; 56 dead so far

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

About 1.82 lakh people have been evacuated to safe places by the rescue teams in last 48 hours.

BJP delegation meets President, seeks Guj guv's removal

BJP delegation meets President, seeks Guj guv's removal

Rediff.com30 May 2012

A Bharatiya Janata Party delegation, led by party chief Nitin Gadkari, on Wednesday met President Pratibha Patil todemand the removal of Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal, alleging that she had grabbed agricultural land worth Rs 600 crore in Rajasthan.

In PHOTOS: 15 overseas INDIANS who made INDIA proud

In PHOTOS: 15 overseas INDIANS who made INDIA proud

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

President Pratibha Patil on Monday conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awards to 14 eminent overseas Indians, including Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, and a Canada-based institution, for their outstanding contributions in enhancing India's image globally.

UP not the easiest place to run a hospital: Rahul

UP not the easiest place to run a hospital: Rahul

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction over the health care system in Uttar Pradesh, claiming that "running a hospital in the state was more difficult than any other part of the country."

Guj Guv overrules Modi cabinet, grants nod to prosecute

Guj Guv overrules Modi cabinet, grants nod to prosecute

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

In a setback to the Narendra Modi government, Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal has sanctioned prosecution of minister of state for fisheries Purshottam Solanki for alleged corruption, overruling a cabinet decision.

Modi's plea dumped, SC upholds Lokayukta's appointment

Modi's plea dumped, SC upholds Lokayukta's appointment

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

In a setback for Narendra Modi-led Gujarat government, the Supreme Court has upheld the appointment of Gujarat Lokayukta Justice R A Mehta by Governor Kamla Beniwal.

Ramlila stir: Police seeks more info from Team Anna

Ramlila stir: Police seeks more info from Team Anna

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Police has asked Team Anna to provide the schedule and nature of the programme on day-to-day basis besides expected gathering on the function at Ramlila Ground from December 27, 2011 to January 5, 2012.

10 arrested for violence at Ramlila grounds

10 arrested for violence at Ramlila grounds

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Ten men were arrested in connection with the violence at Ramlila Maidan during police action against Baba Ramdev and his followers while they were protesting against corruption.

Trinidad PM visits her ancestral village in Bihar

Trinidad PM visits her ancestral village in Bihar

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad-Bissessar, whose ancestors migrated from Bihar to the Caribbean islands in the 19th century, visited the state's Bhelupur village on Wednesday afternoon.

Trinidad PM to be honoured at Pravasi Bharati Divas

Trinidad PM to be honoured at Pravasi Bharati Divas

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago Kamla Persad-Bissessar will be the chief guest at the Pravasi Bharati Divas in Jaipur and will be honoured with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award.

Raipur: Runaway Naxal couple killed in encounter

Raipur: Runaway Naxal couple killed in encounter

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

A Naxal couple which had decamped with weapons from a police station in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh was gunned down in a police encounter in the wee hours on Wednesday, a senior police officer said.

3 Indian-Americans roped in Obama campaign team

3 Indian-Americans roped in Obama campaign team

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Eying the about 3 million Indian-origin voters, three well-known members of the community -- actor Kalpen Modi, California Attorney General, Kamla Harris and Sai Iyer, who served as a White House intern in 2011 - have been roped in for the Obama Campaign.

Governor appointed Lokayukta in haste: Gujarat govt to HC

Governor appointed Lokayukta in haste: Gujarat govt to HC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Gujarat governor's decision to appoint Justice R A Mehta as Lokayukta was taken in haste, and without "aid or advice" of the council of ministers, state government on Wednesday stated before the Gujarat high court.

Cong trying to run parallel govt through governor's office: Modi

Cong trying to run parallel govt through governor's office: Modi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of trying to run a parallel government through the governor's office, even as the state Bharatiya Janata Party passed a resolution seeking recall of Governor Dr Kamla.

Villagers build road for Trinidad PM visiting ancestral home

Villagers build road for Trinidad PM visiting ancestral home

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Two days ahead of the visit of Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, residents of Bhelupur, her ancestral village in Bihar, completed nearly a 4,000 sq feet long road in 48 hours by offering voluntary labour.

Read: Modi's letter to PM on Gujarat Lokayukta issue

Read: Modi's letter to PM on Gujarat Lokayukta issue

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi shot off a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, asking for the "immediate recall" of Governor Kamla Beniwal for bypassing the state government and appointing Justice (retired) R A Mehta as the Lokayukta. Here's the full text dated September 1, 2011.

Gujarat has a new Lokayukta, but Modi has no clue!

Gujarat has a new Lokayukta, but Modi has no clue!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

In an unprecedented move that will surely bring her on a collision course with the state government, Gujarat Governor Dr Kamla Beniwal, using her special powers, has appointed retired judge of Gujarat high court Justice RA Mehta as the Lokayukta of the state.The governor has bypassed the Narendra Modi-led state government while making the appointment. The state government has been sitting on the file regarding the appointment of a state Lokayukta.

Delhi University admission racket busted, 3 held

Delhi University admission racket busted, 3 held

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

The police on Saturday claimed to have smashed a racket involved in helping students get admission in Delhi University colleges using fake caste certificates for Rs 3 to 5 lakh with the arrest of three youths, including a contract employee in a tehsildar office.

Gujarat HC gives split verdict on Lokayukta appointment

Gujarat HC gives split verdict on Lokayukta appointment

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

The Gujarat high court gave a split verdict on the appointment of a Lokayukta by the governor with one judge upholding it and another differing from that view.

Poll diary: Is Narendra Modi changing?

Poll diary: Is Narendra Modi changing?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Why did the BJP mascot avoid Shahpura in Rajasthan? Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com.

Ramdev fast: Rioting case against unnamed persons

Ramdev fast: Rioting case against unnamed persons

Rediff.com5 Jun 2011

The Delhi police have registered a case against unnamed persons on charges of rioting in connection with the Baba Ramdev-led protest at Ramleela maidan on Sunday

Analysis: Why Narendra Modi is on the defensive

Analysis: Why Narendra Modi is on the defensive

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

Modi has a real challenge if the allegations of corruption pick up momentum. Modi was struggling to improve his image with the minorities but now he will have to convince the majority that his deals were clean and he is above board, says Sheela Bhatt.

11 stunning photos by readers of their beloved Bappa

11 stunning photos by readers of their beloved Bappa

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

HC slaps Rs 25K fine on petitioner seeking Gujarat Guv recall

HC slaps Rs 25K fine on petitioner seeking Gujarat Guv recall

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

The Gujarat high court on Friday rejected a public interest litigation seeking recall of Governor Kamla, and imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on the petitioner.

After split verdict, Guj Lokayukta case to go to third judge

After split verdict, Guj Lokayukta case to go to third judge

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

In the wake of a split verdict by the Gujarat high court on the controversial appointment of Lokayukta by the Governor, the issue is now likely to go to a third judge for breaking the tie.

In PHOTOS: India's 2nd UAV squadron commissioned

In PHOTOS: India's 2nd UAV squadron commissioned

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

The INAS 343 squadron, which has two Israeli-made Heron and two Searcher MKII UAVs, was commissioned by the Gujarat Governor Dr Kamla Beniwal on Monday.

Anxiety and angst as Indians mark month of lockdown

Anxiety and angst as Indians mark month of lockdown

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The journey of getting used to a new way of life -- without domestic help, without the necessity of dressing up to step out and just staying cooped up indoors -- has been out of the ordinary, equal parts good, bad and ugly.

Victory bugles mark formation day across Gujarat

Victory bugles mark formation day across Gujarat

Rediff.com1 May 2010

The celebrations kickstarted with Modi paying homage to men who sacrificed their lives for the formation of Gujarat at Lal Darwaza area in Ahmedabad. He along with Governor Dr Kamla then paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram here and also felicitated the family members of the martyrs at the function held in Gandhi Ashram.

Compulsory voting bill tabled in Guj assembly

Compulsory voting bill tabled in Guj assembly

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Unfazed by the Governor sending back Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's much talked about compulsory voting bill, the state government re-introduced the legislation without any changes in the assembly on Tuesday.The bill making voting mandatory in elections to self governing bodies was returned by Governor Kamla in April on the grounds the legislative measure is against individual freedom.

Armed robbers loot passengers in 3 trains in UP

Armed robbers loot passengers in 3 trains in UP

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

At least 12 passengers in the three trains were robbed.