News for 'Patan'

Goa's 'save the frog', J-K's 'back to village': Themes of R-Day tableaux

Goa's 'save the frog', J-K's 'back to village': Themes of R-Day tableaux

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Out of the total 22 tableaux, 16 were of various states and UTs and six of ministries, departments and the National Disaster Response Force.

Guj's 'fart competition' fails as no one passes wind

Guj's 'fart competition' fails as no one passes wind

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

While sixty people had registered to display their prowess in letting out "longest", "loudest" and "most musical" farts at a banquet hall in Vesu area, only twenty turned up on Sunday, said organiser Yatin Sangoi.

Gujarat: Rallies turn away from cities

Gujarat: Rallies turn away from cities

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Modi and Shah addressed rallies away from the four major urban centres of Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot.

Student accuses six teachers of raping her

Student accuses six teachers of raping her

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

The victim, in her complaint, said she was being sexually abused by the six teachers since September 2007 and was repeatedly raped by them at different places.

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

India-born US district judge Amit Mehta, an Obama appointee, has been assigned the justice department's crucial lawsuit against internet search giant Google.

Gujarat Dalit death: Rallies held, Mevani detained

Gujarat Dalit death: Rallies held, Mevani detained

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

The protests were held after police detained Dalit leader and independent MLA Jignesh Mevani, and over 70 others, in Saraspur area of Ahmedabad on Sunday morning when they tried to stage demonstrations over Vanakar's death.

Heavy rains forecast for Gujarat, toll reaches 98

Heavy rains forecast for Gujarat, toll reaches 98

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

The situation deteriorated with five of the seven talukas of the district receiving more than 380 mm rains during past 24 hours.

Controversy's child frontrunner for Chhattisgarh CM

Controversy's child frontrunner for Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Bhupesh Baghel revived the Congress in Chhattisgarh after the party's frontline leadership was wiped out in a Maoist attack in 2013.

14 members of same Gujarat family found dead in floods; toll up to 123

14 members of same Gujarat family found dead in floods; toll up to 123

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

A D Parmar, Inspector, Thara Police Station, under which the Kharia village falls, said they feared that more bodies might be found after the water receded at over a dozen villages located along the banks of the Banas river.

How Gujarat plans to welcome Donald and Melania

How Gujarat plans to welcome Donald and Melania

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The Gujarat government has directed seven district collectors to ensure that the identity of each and every person coming for the road show and the Namaste Trump event is verified thoroughly.

Maharashtra monsoon mayhem: Death toll rises to 192

Maharashtra monsoon mayhem: Death toll rises to 192

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

As many as 48 persons were injured in these incidents and 25 still missing, while so far, 2,29,074 persons have been evacuated from the flood and rain-affected affected areas and moved to safer places, the government said in a statement in Mumbai.

Politics colour I-Day celebrations in Gujarat

Politics colour I-Day celebrations in Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Aug 2003

While Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the tricolour at Patan, the Congress organised a parallel function at Gandhinagar.

Gujarat: FIRs against Kejriwal convoy for 'evading' toll tax

Gujarat: FIRs against Kejriwal convoy for 'evading' toll tax

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Gujarat police has lodged two separate complaints against Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal's convoy in connection with alleged non-payment of toll tax during his 'fact finding' tour in the state last week.

MHA invites applications for citizenship from non-Muslim refugees

MHA invites applications for citizenship from non-Muslim refugees

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The Union home ministry issued a notification in this effect for immediate implementation of the order under the Citizenship Act 1955 and Rules framed under the law in 2009 even though the rules under the Citizenship Amendment Act enacted in 2019 are yet to be framed by the government.

14 stunning hotels that you haven't heard of

14 stunning hotels that you haven't heard of

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Boutique hotels are not hard to by In India these days and some these alcoves of hospitality are as attractive as their locations.

This is how the new Rs 100 note looks like

This is how the new Rs 100 note looks like

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Dimension of the banknote will be 66 mm x 142 mm, making it smaller than the current Rs 100 notes.

Indore cleanest city for 5th straight yr, Chhattisgarh cleanest state

Indore cleanest city for 5th straight yr, Chhattisgarh cleanest state

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The second and third positions in the 'cleanest city' category of the 'Swachh Survekshan Awards, 2021' were secured by Surat and Vijayawada, respectively.

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Hemant Shivsaran lists the number of projects the Modi government has announced since August to woo Gujarat voters.

Bihar polls: Nitish holds seat-sharing talks with Nadda

Bihar polls: Nitish holds seat-sharing talks with Nadda

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

At the meeting which lasted for more than half an hour, the leaders of the two parties are understood to have discussed the key issue of seat-sharing among alliance partners in the NDA, which also includes Ram Vilas Paswan's LJP.

Anti-Gujarati elements hindering development: Modi

Anti-Gujarati elements hindering development: Modi

Rediff.com14 May 2013

"Those who are mindlessly criticising Gujarat day and night will continue to do so. Instead of joining the journey of the state's development, they continue to spread lies," Modi said while addressing farmers at the launch of 9th Krishi Mahotsav 2013 in Radhanpur, Patan district.

Modi's anti-people govt indulging in 'hera-pheri': Sonia

Modi's anti-people govt indulging in 'hera-pheri': Sonia

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Dubbing the Narendra Modi-led government as "anti-people", Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Monday raised the poll pitch alleging the Bharatiya Janata Party-led dispensation in Gujarat is indulging in "wrong-doings".

Voters oust seven ministers in Modi's cabinet

Voters oust seven ministers in Modi's cabinet

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Even as Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday scored a hat-trick by leading his party to another resounding victory, seven of his ministers, including government spokesperson Jaynarayan Vyas, lost in the polls. Of the seven ministers who have lost, three are Cabinet ministers.

Baghel: The man who helped Congress rise like a Phoenix in Chhattisgarh

Baghel: The man who helped Congress rise like a Phoenix in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Baghel led from the front to take on the BJP, led by Raman Singh, after being entrusted the task to revive the Congress' fortunes in Chhattisgarh following the third consecutive defeat in the 2013 assembly polls.

PHOTOS: Ethnic Indian beauties sizzle catwalk!

PHOTOS: Ethnic Indian beauties sizzle catwalk!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

Designer Deepika Govind celebrated the beauty of Patola at Lakme Fashion Week on Day Three.

UPA 'cheating' youths by false job promises: Modi

UPA 'cheating' youths by false job promises: Modi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government of making false promises to youths of providing them jobs.

Modi to address 53 rallies today, Sonia 2

Modi to address 53 rallies today, Sonia 2

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Campaigning for Gujarat elections has entered the fast lane as Tuesday is the last day for the parties to woo voters for the first phase of state assembly polls to be held on December 13.

Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

The Gujarat tourism department is planning to convert the erstwhile house of Modi's family into a museum, reports Sohini Das.

Vodafone, BIG Cinemas announce a tie-up

Vodafone, BIG Cinemas announce a tie-up

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Vodafone India in association with BIG Cinemas has launched a unique initiative to make its customers feel special. From August 12 to August 26, 2012, any Vodafone customer, who goes to see a movie in BIG Cinemas at Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Palanpur , Patan and Vapi, will get a Birthday surprise that will be a true delight!

Peace in Gujarat has ensured development, says Modi

Peace in Gujarat has ensured development, says Modi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

A Chinese company delegation, led by its managing director Leng Yong, on Friday paid a visit to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as he held a day-long 'Sadbhavna' fast in the predominantly tribal Bodeli town of Vadodara district.

Una protest: 3 more Dalits attempt suicide

Una protest: 3 more Dalits attempt suicide

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

So far, more than 20 youths have attempted suicide during the ongoing protest.

History comes crashing down in Nepal

History comes crashing down in Nepal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

A comparative feature that reveals the true extent of the damage caused by Saturday's earthquake to Nepal's history.

Delhi HC blast: Man who sent third e-mail held in Gujarat

Delhi HC blast: Man who sent third e-mail held in Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

A man has been arrested for sending the email threatening of a bomb blast in the city after the Delhi blast, the police said in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Stunning, dramatic brides!

Stunning, dramatic brides!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

When designer Gaurang Shah drew inspiration from the love story of the brave king Prithviraj Chauhan and his strong-willed queen, Samyukta, here's what happened.

Guj court  wants saffron terror remarks probed

Guj court wants saffron terror remarks probed

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Metropolitan Magistrate M G Dave under section 202 of Criminal Procedure Code ordered a SP level officer to conduct an inquiry and submit a report within 90 days on the issue. One Swami Nijanand Tirth of Patan district had filed the defamation complaint under section 499 and 500(defamation) of the Indian Penal Code in the metropolitan court.

PC faces defamation suit for saffron terror remark

PC faces defamation suit for saffron terror remark

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Swami Nijanand Tirth of Patan district has filed the complaint under IPC Sections 499 and 500 (defamation) in the court of metropolitan magistrate G C Gamit. Tirth has contended in his complaint that action should be taken against Chidambaram as he has "hurt" the sentiments of Hindu saints by using the term 'saffron terrorism'.

Do you know how many forts are hidden in Mumbai?

Do you know how many forts are hidden in Mumbai?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The rising popularity of Heritage Walks is uncovering forgotten historic sites all over India.

Gujarat battles worst locust attack

Gujarat battles worst locust attack

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Swarms in about 3,526 hectares of 5,000 hectares under control; farmers burn tyres or dry straw, play loud music and beat steel plates, and use large fans to destroy or drive away the pests, reports Vinay Umarji

Another jolt to Congress in Gujarat; 3 MLAs resign

Another jolt to Congress in Gujarat; 3 MLAs resign

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The resignation of Balwantsinh Rajput (who was also the chief whip), Tejashreeben Patel and Prahlad Patel reduced the Congress's tally to 54 in the 182-seat assembly.

Bhupesh Baghel sworn in as Chhattisgarh CM

Bhupesh Baghel sworn in as Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The Congress on Sunday named Baghel, a five-time MLA from Patan, to head the state Congress Legislature Party. Baghel, who took charge as Congress state president Congress after the 2013 assembly polls, was credited for the massive victory of the party in the recent assembly polls where Congress won 68 seats in the 90-member House.