News for 'Valsad'

Firm plans 'novel' SEZ in Gujarat

Firm plans 'novel' SEZ in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

G-VIC is inspired by global high technology innovation clusters such as the Silicon Valley in the US, Hsinchu in Taiwan, Tsukuba in Japan and Sofia Antipolis in France. It has been conceptualised and is led by leading professionals from diverse fields. The company, chaired by former central vigilance commissioner N Vittal, is in close talks with international firms to partner the project.

Railways to expand telemedicine network

Railways to expand telemedicine network

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Telemedicine is the use of electronic communication and information technologies to provide health care when distance separates medical specialists from the patient. It also includes educational use of these technologies such as distance learning of health subjects. Though rail connectivity has been established in far-flung and remote areas, proper medical facilities have not reached these areas yet.

Cyclone Tauktae intensifies, 6 dead in 2 states

Cyclone Tauktae intensifies, 6 dead in 2 states

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Gale-force winds, heavy rainfall and high tidal waves swept the coastal belt of Kerala, Karnataka and Goa as Cyclone Tauktae hurtled northwards towards Gujarat on Sunday, leaving four people dead in Karnataka and two in Goa, damaging hundreds of houses, uprooting electricity poles and trees and forcing evacuation.

Congress leaders attend Narendra Modi's function

Congress leaders attend Narendra Modi's function

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

Gilletwala has previously also attended Modi's public functions and sat next to him. Two days ago he had said that he would join the BJP and announce this in a public function.

55 new trains to be introduced

55 new trains to be introduced

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav announced 55 new trains in the Rail Budget 2006-07 for different destinations across the country.

Molested women did not want to press charges: cops

Molested women did not want to press charges: cops

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

Joint Commissioner of Police (law and order) K L Prasad said the police have registered a case and the investigation has begun.

TADA warrant against '93 blast accused

TADA warrant against '93 blast accused

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

The warrants have been issued by TADA courts in arms seizure cases registered against Mustaffa in Valsad, Jamnagar, Porbander, Bharuch and Ahmedabad.

People crowd to taste 'miracle water'

People crowd to taste 'miracle water'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2006

The BMC has warned that the water is unfit for drinking.

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.

Mumbai on tenterhooks as cyclone Nisarga approaches

Mumbai on tenterhooks as cyclone Nisarga approaches

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

With the cyclone set to make landfall on Wednesday, Maharashtra and Gujarat activated their disaster response mechanism, deploying NDRF teams and evacuating people from areas likely to be hit.

1 arrested in RDX landing case

1 arrested in RDX landing case

Rediff.com17 May 2005

One Aamir Bandukwala has been arrested by the Gujarat police from Mumbai in connection with a case pertaining to the landing of RDX used in the 1993 Mumbai blasts, police said in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

Crucial bypoll results today, to decide fate of Shivraj govt

Crucial bypoll results today, to decide fate of Shivraj govt

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The counting will begin at 8 am, and as per the Election Commission's COVID-19 guidelines, a candidate, his poll agent and counting agent can remain present in the counting hall, officials said, adding various measures have been taken to ensure social distancing and avoid crowding.

Key Mumbai serial blasts accused held

Key Mumbai serial blasts accused held

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

Sheikh had allegedly transported the explosive material, RDX, to Mumbai after it landed on the Gujarat coast in the early 90s.

Bahutule, Satbhai steady Maharashtra

Bahutule, Satbhai steady Maharashtra

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

Their 82-run sixth-wicket partnership enabled Maharashtra end day 1 on 204 for 5, in the Ranji Trophy match against Gujarat.

Gujarat Congress legislators suspended

Gujarat Congress legislators suspended

Rediff.com11 Sep 2003

There was pandemonium over the placing of a VCD depicting the alleged lathicharge on agitating farmers in Valsad.

Heavy rains in Gujarat, over 15,000 evacuted

Heavy rains in Gujarat, over 15,000 evacuted

Rediff.com29 Jun 2005

Thirty people have already died in rain-related incidents, sources said.

Dheeraj Jadhav hits ton in drawn tie

Dheeraj Jadhav hits ton in drawn tie

Rediff.com4 Dec 2005

However, the Maharashtra batsman could not deny Gujarat the first innings points in the Ranji Trophy match.

Maharashtra concede 14-run lead

Maharashtra concede 14-run lead

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

Maharashtra were 104 for the loss of one wicket in their second innings against Gujarat on the third day.

Ranji: Kaul's four helps Punjab steal Day 1 honours

Ranji: Kaul's four helps Punjab steal Day 1 honours

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Punjab bowlers produced a disciplined performance with pacer Siddharth Kaul leading the way with a four-wicket haul as they restricted Assam to 233 for eight at stumps on the first day of their Ranji Trophy quarter-finals, in Valsad, on Wednesday.

BJP wins 47 municipalities in Gujarat, down from 59

BJP wins 47 municipalities in Gujarat, down from 59

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Voting for the 75 municipalities was held on last Saturday and the results were declared on Monday.

North Zone win Deodhar Trophy

North Zone win Deodhar Trophy

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

Yuvraj Singh's century powered North to a four-wicket win over South.

Woman found in pool of blood beside husband

Woman found in pool of blood beside husband

Rediff.com31 Mar 2004

Husband Bharat Patel, a trustee of a Swaminarayan temple in Valsad district, was asleep beside the victim along with his minor daughter on the terrace of their relative's house when the incident occurred.

Rains pound south, west India; 67 dead

Rains pound south, west India; 67 dead

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

In the north which slowly limped backed to normal after three days of rains, the army carried out rescue and relief operations in flood-hit areas.

Attack on yatris a blot on all Muslims and Kashmiris: Mehbooba

Attack on yatris a blot on all Muslims and Kashmiris: Mehbooba

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

While visiting the injured in a hospital in Anantnag on Monday, she said the head of every Kashmiri hangs in shame over the incident.

Maha, Guj hunker down as Cyclone Nisarga to make landfall today

Maha, Guj hunker down as Cyclone Nisarga to make landfall today

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

The two western states, already battling a raging pandemic, which has put their health infrastructure under severe strain, opened new fronts to tackle the fallout of the storm which is expected to make a landfall close to Mumbai on Wednesday. They are likely to be impacted most by the cyclone.

Gujarat firmly stays with its 'son of soil' again

Gujarat firmly stays with its 'son of soil' again

Rediff.com24 May 2019

In 2014 too, the Congress had lost all the 26 seats in Gujarat.

31 MoUs signed on day one of Vibrant Gujarat Summit

31 MoUs signed on day one of Vibrant Gujarat Summit

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

India Inc very keen to do business in Gujarat.

Syed Mohammad, pacers put Assam on top against Punjab

Syed Mohammad, pacers put Assam on top against Punjab

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Wickets fell like a deck of cards as 16 batsmen perishing on the second day of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final between Assam and Punbal, in Valsad, on Thursday. Starting the day on 223 for eight, overnight batsman Jamaluddin Syed Mohammad (121) added 71 runs to his overnight score and hit the bulk of the runs to take Assam to a respectable score of 323.

From neech to Aurangzebi raj: The war of words between BJP and Congress

From neech to Aurangzebi raj: The war of words between BJP and Congress

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

With the Gujarat going to the polls, name calling has peaked this election season with words like neech and Babar bhakt being flung around.

Ranji roundup: Retiring Gambhir hits century in final game

Ranji roundup: Retiring Gambhir hits century in final game

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Gautam Gambhir scored the 43rd and final first-class century of his career as Delhi ensured at least three points by virtue of first innings lead against Andhra on the third day of their Group B encounter in the Ranji Trophy.

Rahul turns Gujarat fight into Pandava-Kaurava tussle, says truth is on our side

Rahul turns Gujarat fight into Pandava-Kaurava tussle, says truth is on our side

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Gandhi said that while the prime minster was armed with his "government, police, army, governments in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh", he had truth on his side "and we need nothing other than truth".

'I thank the Almighty to have given me courage'

'I thank the Almighty to have given me courage'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

'After shots were fired from the front, I ducked and shifted my position instinctively.' 'I had heard from other drivers that when stones are pelted at a bus the first target is the driver.'

'My mother is Modi's mother; he will punish his mother's killers'

'My mother is Modi's mother; he will punish his mother's killers'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Bereaved families on how they are coping with their tragedies after terrorists gunned down seven tourists from Gujarat and Maharashtra on July 10 in Kashmir

Over 3 lakh people evacuated as Cyclone Vayu set to hit Guj

Over 3 lakh people evacuated as Cyclone Vayu set to hit Guj

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Teams of the National Disaster Response Force started landing in Gujarat with the help of the Indian Air Force to undertake preventive evacuation of people living on the west coast, an IAF official said.

Ranji Roundup: Bengal virtually seal semis berth

Ranji Roundup: Bengal virtually seal semis berth

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

Ranji Roundup: Unadkat strikes twice; Gujarat in command

Ranji Roundup: Unadkat strikes twice; Gujarat in command

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Friday.

Ranji: Majumdar rallies Bengal; Parthiv hoists Gujarat

Ranji: Majumdar rallies Bengal; Parthiv hoists Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

A round-up of Day 1 in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches.

PIX: SRK travels by train to promote Raees

PIX: SRK travels by train to promote Raees

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Shah Rukh Khan will take the August Kranti Express to Delhi.

Ranji Roundup: Gambhir deserves that last hurrah

Ranji Roundup: Gambhir deserves that last hurrah

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Gautam Gambhir lived a charmed life but the famous grit was displayed in abundance on way to an unbeaten 92, his final knock in competitive cricket guiding Delhi to 190 for one.

Ranji Roundup: Gujarat in command against Goa

Ranji Roundup: Gujarat in command against Goa

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Saturday.