News for 'The Sabarmati Report'

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.

Gulberg society case: Quantum of sentence likely on Monday

Gulberg society case: Quantum of sentence likely on Monday

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

The prosecution is likely to seek capital punishment for the 11 convicted who were charged with murder, while the lawyer of victims may seek life imprisonment for them.

Yercaud Express derails

Yercaud Express derails

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

Yercaud Express derails at Logur, no casualties

Gulbarg Society riot case verdict likely on June 2

Gulbarg Society riot case verdict likely on June 2

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri and 68 others were killed in the incident during 2002 post-Godhra riots in Gujarat.

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.

'Gandhi should have won the Nobel Prize'

'Gandhi should have won the Nobel Prize'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Only 15 people of Indian origin have won the coveted prize. Hoping to correct this situation soon, India has embarked on the most intense dialogue with Nobel Foundation till date.

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".

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.

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.

When Modi staged a 'coup' against Vajpayee

When Modi staged a 'coup' against Vajpayee

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

'Modi took to the dais and said he would like to step down as chief minister over the riots.' 'Immediately, people from several sides got up and said there was no need to do so.' 'Whether it was orchestrated or not, Shourie wasn't sure.' 'But, according to him, Vajpayee felt that it was a coup.'

Truth always prevails: Kodnani on Naroda Patiya case acquittal

Truth always prevails: Kodnani on Naroda Patiya case acquittal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

She said she has not yet thought about joining active politics, but will continue to remain a Bharatiya Janata Party worker.

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.

Pvt operators for bullet train on RailMin radar

Pvt operators for bullet train on RailMin radar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

DMRC-like SPV to be floated in a month for the Rs 98,000 crore Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.

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

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.

'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.

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.'

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.

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.

Naroda Gam riot case: Court summons Amit Shah as witness

Naroda Gam riot case: Court summons Amit Shah as witness

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

On a petition filed by former Gujarat minister Maya Kodnani, SIT judge P B Desai summoned Shah to appear before the court on September 18.

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'It doesn't look as if any sensible, worldly wise, person is in charge in China.' 'If at all anybody is in charge, it can only be a bunch of bumpkins of whom Xi has become a puppet,' observes B S Raghavan, the veteran civil servant.

Mumbai-Rajdhani Express rescheduled

Mumbai-Rajdhani Express rescheduled

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

The Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express will leave Mumbai at 2255 instead of 1655 and 2975 Bandra-Jaipur Express, which was scheduled to leave at 1545, will now depart at 1900 hrs.

An attempt to heal Gujarat's wounds

An attempt to heal Gujarat's wounds

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

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.

Boozing in Gujarat? Sweep the floor!

Boozing in Gujarat? Sweep the floor!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

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.

JNU row: Irani condemns protest, student leader held

JNU row: Irani condemns protest, student leader held

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Denouncing the protest march in the Jawaharlal Nehru University against the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday said that the nation will never tolerate "insult" to mother India.

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.

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.

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.

Godhra inquiry panel to visit incident spot

Godhra inquiry panel to visit incident spot

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

The commission will visit the Godhra railway station and inspect the S-6 coach of the Sabarmati Express during its one-day visit.

Team in Godhra to probe train carnage

Team in Godhra to probe train carnage

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

The team comprises fire and other technical experts and they will probe the exact cause of the fire inside the S-6 coach of Sabarmati Express on February 27, 2002.

Ishrat case: Non-bailable warrant issued against PP Pandey

Ishrat case: Non-bailable warrant issued against PP Pandey

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ahmedabad issued a non-bailable warrant against Additional Director General of Police PP Pandey, named as one of the accused in the CBI charge-sheet in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case.

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.

Another held in Godhra case

Another held in Godhra case

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

Rauf Abdul Majid Dhensli alias Kamli was nabbed from Satpul Odha locality in Godhra, Sub-Inspector R G Patel said.

Sadhvi adds new twist to Godhra story

Sadhvi adds new twist to Godhra story

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

A sadhvi who travelled in the ill-fated Sabarmati Exress told Godhra Commission that the train was stopped for some youths who had been left behind on Godhra station.