News for 'Narmada'

IN PHOTOS: Modi hails overflowing Narmada dam

IN PHOTOS: Modi hails overflowing Narmada dam

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Overflowing of Narmada dam in Gujarat has not only raised hopes of its people reeling under deficient monsoon conditions but also become a fantastic visual treat for visitors.

14-year-old Desinghu makes splash with hat-trick of gold!

14-year-old Desinghu makes splash with hat-trick of gold!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

At the brand new Trishul Shooting Range in Dehradun, Haryana's Asian Games bronze medallist shooter Ramita Jindal turned in a world class performance to top the qualification round in the women's 10m air rifle event.

8 killed, over 800 relocated as heavy rains batter Gujarat

8 killed, over 800 relocated as heavy rains batter Gujarat

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

In view of the widespread rains and 'red alert' for extremely heavy showers issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for several districts, control rooms are working round the clock to monitor the situation and help stranded people, he said.

Cong spreading lies on Narmada issue: Guj govt

Cong spreading lies on Narmada issue: Guj govt

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The Gujarat government on Monday alleged that Congress is spreading lies on the issue of construction of gates of Sardar Sarovar Narmada dam.

South Gujarat receives heavy rains; more showers likely in next 1 week

South Gujarat receives heavy rains; more showers likely in next 1 week

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The weather office has issued a forecast of heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places in several districts of Gujarat over the next one week.

Aamir on Narmada: I won't apologise

Aamir on Narmada: I won't apologise

Rediff.com25 May 2006

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.

Mahesh Yogi's ashes to be immersed in Narmada

Mahesh Yogi's ashes to be immersed in Narmada

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Ashes of meditation guru Mahesh Narayan Shrivastava, popularly known as Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, will be immersed in the Narmada river in Madhya Pradesh on February 18. The urn containing the ashes will be brought to Jabalpur on February 17 from Allahabad, where the Maharishi was cremated, said Maharshi Sansthan founder member S K Nigam. Mahesh Yogi passed away in Netherlands and his last rites were performed on February 11 on the bank of river Ganga in Allahabad.

NBA leader Medha Patkar convicted in defamation case by Delhi LG

NBA leader Medha Patkar convicted in defamation case by Delhi LG

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Under the relevant law, the activist may get a jail term of two years or fine or both as the punishment.

Aamir and the Narmada dam: What's your opinion?

Aamir and the Narmada dam: What's your opinion?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

A message board on Aamir Khan's support to the NBA.

Medha Patkar gets 5 months jail in 23-yearr-old defamation case

Medha Patkar gets 5 months jail in 23-yearr-old defamation case

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The court sentenced Patkar after considering the evidence before it and the fact that the case went on for over two decades.

3 dead, 7 missing as heavy rains batter Guj; hundreds shifted

3 dead, 7 missing as heavy rains batter Guj; hundreds shifted

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The administration is geared up for more showers as the India meteorological department has warned of heavy to very heavy rains with isolated extremely heavy rains in several districts of the state till Thursday morning.

Modi's, Sonia's Tributes To Sardar, Indira

Modi's, Sonia's Tributes To Sardar, Indira

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi on Tuesday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat's Narmada on the birth anniversary of the country's first home minister which is celebrated as National Unity Day. In New Delhi, Congress MPs Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi paid homage to Indira Gandhi on the 39th anniversary of the late prime minister's assassination.

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

For someone who is such an indefatigable litigant, what is stopping Mr Saxena from using the law to depose Mr Kejriwal? Maybe we will get the answer after May 25, notes Aditi Phadnis.

ISSF World Cup: India bag silver, bronze in mixed team events

ISSF World Cup: India bag silver, bronze in mixed team events

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

In the ongoing ISSF Pistol/Rifle World Cup in Bhopal, India bagged a silver and bronze in the mixed team events on Thursday.

Kanwar Yatra order forces Muslim, Hindu dhaba owners to remove staff

Kanwar Yatra order forces Muslim, Hindu dhaba owners to remove staff

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

A Muslim man used to work on the tandoor at my restaurant. But due to this issue, I asked him to leave. Because people can make an issue over it. We don't want such trouble here

Bharat Bandh hits life in Bihar, J'hand, tribal belts

Bharat Bandh hits life in Bihar, J'hand, tribal belts

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The response was tepid in other parts of the country even as several INDIA bloc parties as well as other non-BJP outfits extended their support to the bandh.

The Rajinikanth Temple At Madurai

The Rajinikanth Temple At Madurai

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

A die-hard fan of megastar Rajinikanth has built a temple dedicated to the Thalaiva.

Recipe: Richard Holkar's Murgi Survedar

Recipe: Richard Holkar's Murgi Survedar

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

This recipe has a wonderful royal touch.

Those thrown out of power are taking out yatras: Modi's dig at Rahul

Those thrown out of power are taking out yatras: Modi's dig at Rahul

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra, saying those who have been thrown out of power are taking out foot march to get back to power.

2002 assault case: Medha Patkar opposes Delhi LG's immunity plea in court

2002 assault case: Medha Patkar opposes Delhi LG's immunity plea in court

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Saxena, who became the Delhi LG in May 2022, is an accused, along with three others in a case of alleged attack on Patkar for opposing the Narmada dam project.

Consecration at 12.20 pm on Jan 22, no darshan on 20-21

Consecration at 12.20 pm on Jan 22, no darshan on 20-21

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

General secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai on Monday announced that the idol of Lord Ram will be placed at its position at the 'garbh griha' of the temple on January 18 and Pran Pratishtha will take place at 12.20 pm on January 22.

63.31% voting percentage in Gujarat elections first phase, down 3% from 2017

63.31% voting percentage in Gujarat elections first phase, down 3% from 2017

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

In the 2017 assembly election, the voter turnout in the first phase covering the same 89 constituencies stood at 66.75 per cent.

Record buyback of Rs 47,810 cr by 48 firms in 2023, highest in 6 yrs

Record buyback of Rs 47,810 cr by 48 firms in 2023, highest in 6 yrs

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

As much as Rs 47,810 crore was spent on share buybacks by 48 companies in 2023 -- the highest amount since 2017. This surge in value was largely driven by a few large-sized issues, including those by Tata Consultancy Services (Rs 17,000 crore), Larsen & Toubro (Rs 10,000 crore), and Wipro (Rs 12,000 crore). In 2022, 58 companies had repurchased shares worth Rs 38,305 crore, according to data from Prime Database.

Why anti-Rupala stir by Rajputs won't dent BJP fortress

Why anti-Rupala stir by Rajputs won't dent BJP fortress

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'For voters, PM Narendra Modi's name and developmental works in Rajkot are enough reasons to support the BJP'

Ex-BJP minister Jaynarayan Vyas joins Congress

Ex-BJP minister Jaynarayan Vyas joins Congress

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Jaynarayan Vyas was defeated in the subsequent assembly elections in 2012 and 2017.

Vishwaguru And Arundhati Roy

Vishwaguru And Arundhati Roy

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The go-ahead given to prosecute Arundhati Roy would be seen by supporters of freedom of speech as an announcement that the Right-Wing doesn't feel humbled by the results of the elections, argues Shyam G Menon.

When Delhi Was Under Water

When Delhi Was Under Water

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Glimpses of the devastation caused due to heavy rainfall in the national capital and other parts of northern India.

6 Places To Visit For A Memorable Diwali

6 Places To Visit For A Memorable Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

You can have a traditional Diwali celebration with your family at these special spots.

Ahmedabad hotel rooms surge to 2 lakh for WC final!

Ahmedabad hotel rooms surge to 2 lakh for WC final!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Hotel room tariff in Ahmedabad, airfares shoot up ahead of India-Australia final

Rain fury kills 6 in Gujarat, over 27,000 evacuated

Rain fury kills 6 in Gujarat, over 27,000 evacuated

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Heavy downpour continued in various parts of Gujarat on Tuesday and six people died in rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours, raising the toll to 69 since June 1, officials said.

Politicians skip this remote MP village even during poll time

Politicians skip this remote MP village even during poll time

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

There are 763 registered voters among around a thousand residents of this remote village in Alirajpur assembly constituency, reserved for the Scheduled Tribes, but no candidate has bothered to visit the place, locals said on Thursday.

BJP's Huge Chouhan Problem In MP

BJP's Huge Chouhan Problem In MP

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Chouhan's fate will be determined by the BJP central command's assessment of the implications of such a move ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Love Storiyaan comes alive in the courageous and fearless voice of six spirited romantics speaking direct dil se, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Fali Sam Nariman: Indian judiciary's 'Bhishma Pitamah' who minced no words

Fali Sam Nariman: Indian judiciary's 'Bhishma Pitamah' who minced no words

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Away from the courtroom and legal circles, Nariman was a familiar figure for residents of Hauz Khas who would see him walk regularly, even in the cold winter months of December and January.

Mysuru sculptor's Ram Lalla to be installed in Ayodhya mandir

Mysuru sculptor's Ram Lalla to be installed in Ayodhya mandir

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

A new idol of Ram Lalla sculpted by Mysuru-based Arun Yogiraj has been selected for installation at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, temple trust's general secretary Champat Rai said on Monday.

3 villages boycott Gujarat election over water shortage

3 villages boycott Gujarat election over water shortage

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

At least 5,200 voters from three villages in Mehsana district of Gujarat on Monday boycotted the second and final phase of voting alleging the state government has failed to resolve their long-pending issues including water shortage.