News for 'narmada'

No police lapse in Gujarat riots: Justice Nanavati

No police lapse in Gujarat riots: Justice Nanavati

Rediff.com18 May 2003

The commission headed by the retired Supreme Court judge said recording of evidence in Ahmedabad, Vadodra, Bharuch and Narmada will begin from July 15.

Justice Muralidhar reveals sequence of his transfer

Justice Muralidhar reveals sequence of his transfer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Justice S Muralidhar on Thursday apprised judges and lawyers of the Delhi high court about the sequence of communication on his transfer to Punjab and Haryana high court, saying that he was informed about it on February 17 and had no problem with it.

Fast ends, but Sharmila's fight continues

Fast ends, but Sharmila's fight continues

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Irom Sharmila's decision to end her 16-year-old fast against the AFSPA continues to be hotly debated and contested in Imphal.

SSNNL bond-prepay plan to hit investors

SSNNL bond-prepay plan to hit investors

Rediff.com6 May 2004

In what could throw awry financial plans of lakhs of investors, the Gujarat government-backed Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd said it would prepay high cost bonds to save about Rs 6,100 crore (Rs 61 billion).

Diary: The Idli Addict

Diary: The Idli Addict

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

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.

Why Ajit Seth got another extension as cabinet secretary

Why Ajit Seth got another extension as cabinet secretary

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving yet another six-month extension to Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth has created ripples in the corridors of power since the latter was a United Progressive Alliance appointee and was seen as the main reason behind the non-performing image of the UPA government at the fag-end of their tenure.

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

T N Seshan believed that toughness at every level is needed to keep the flock under him strictly duty bound, recalls Dr K S Parthasarathy, former secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

In Gujarat, of the 12.5 million hectare of area under cultivation, while six million is dependent on rainfall, two million is covered by groundwater, a bulk of which is said to be in north Gujarat. Scanty rainfall in the last one and half years has not only depleted groundwater level but also affected dams.

Juice By The River: Diary of a Trip

Juice By The River: Diary of a Trip

Rediff.com15 Feb 2003

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".

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Many Indian designers are embracing sustainable fashion practices and the results are gorgeous.

Sardar Patel statue not built to spite Nehru: Modi

Sardar Patel statue not built to spite Nehru: Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

He blamed policies of the Congress-led governments for the Kashmir issue remaining unresolved.

Happy Republic Day: The best of #India-Photos!

Happy Republic Day: The best of #India-Photos!

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Looking back at some of the best photographs we've received from you, our dear readers!

Modi government making calibrated bid to weaken democracy: Manmohan Singh

Modi government making calibrated bid to weaken democracy: Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

"The rule of law is under attack. History shall never forgive our present generation if the situation is not changed," the former PM said.

Vajpayee's ashes taken to state capitals for 'asthi kalash yatra'

Vajpayee's ashes taken to state capitals for 'asthi kalash yatra'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah handed over urns containing the ashes of the late leader to the party's state unit chiefs.

Hope other stars learn from Deepika!

Hope other stars learn from Deepika!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'Does Deepika not have the right to raise her voice in a democratic and peaceful manner on an issue she considers important?' 'Why should one view her only as an actor and not appreciate her role as a concerned citizen of the country?' ask Aftab Alam and Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Vote for change, vote for Modi: Advani

Vote for change, vote for Modi: Advani

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Days after ending the row over his parliamentary seat that brought to fore strains in his relations with Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani on Monday kicked off the campaign for Lok Sabha polls, saying the party's PM nominee would revive the process of development started by Atal Behari Vajpayee.

Nitin Patel gets finance after Shah intervenes; assumes charge

Nitin Patel gets finance after Shah intervenes; assumes charge

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Rupani announced in Gandhinagar that the finance portfolio had been given to Patel and that the issue was over now.

Sulking Nitin Patel gets support from Hardik, Cong MLA

Sulking Nitin Patel gets support from Hardik, Cong MLA

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Days after being sworn into office, Nitin Patel is yet to take charge of the portfolios allotted to him.

How water inequality governs drought-hit Maharashtra

How water inequality governs drought-hit Maharashtra

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Sugarcane, which is grown by no more than 1.1 million farmers, consumes 70 per cent of water available in Maharashtra for irrigation. In contrast, about 10 million jowar, pulses and oilseeds farmers get only 10 per cent of irrigation water, points out Abhishek Waghmare.

How Rakesh Jhunjhunwala beat the market meltdown

How Rakesh Jhunjhunwala beat the market meltdown

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

How did marquee Dalal Street investors fare in the Jan-Mar quarter that saw the BSE Sensex tank 10 per cent?

Prajapati murder case: PIL filed in SC against BJP MPs

Prajapati murder case: PIL filed in SC against BJP MPs

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court against Bharatiya Janata Party Members of Parliament Prakash Javdekar and Bhupendra Singh Yadav alleging that they tried to impede investigation in the Tulsiram Prajapati fake encounter case in which former Gujarat Home Minister Amit Shah is the main accused.

Who's the tallest of them all?

Who's the tallest of them all?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'All statue-building is an exercise in hubris, but Mr Adityanath's enterprise begs a question: Can a state with rampant child malnutrition and 325 children dying in a Gorakhpur hospital afford Rama's benediction?' asks Sunil Sethi.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan: The 'Mama' who held sway in MP for 15 years

Shivraj Singh Chouhan: The 'Mama' who held sway in MP for 15 years

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

During his 15-year-tenure in the office, Chouhan transformed himself from being a shy, simple and vulnerable politician to a wily leader with mass appeal.

Shah hits back at Rahul for 'Made in China' remark on Sardar Patel statue

Shah hits back at Rahul for 'Made in China' remark on Sardar Patel statue

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The 182-metre 'Statue of Unity', being built at Sadhu Bet in Narmada district, is slated to be inaugurated by Modi on Patel's birth anniversary on October 31.

Gujarat plans to give Kerala a run for its coconuts

Gujarat plans to give Kerala a run for its coconuts

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The Gujarat government believe it can usefully utilise its 1,600-km coast for cultivating more coconuts in the coming years.

PM, Modi to share stage for Sardar's museum opening

PM, Modi to share stage for Sardar's museum opening

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Dr Singh and Modi will share the stage at a function to inaugurate a museum dedicated to Vallabhbhai Patel's life. The function has been organised by the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Memorial Society, whose chairman is the Union minister of state for mines, Dinsha Patel.

#InternationalYogaDay: Incredible images from India

#InternationalYogaDay: Incredible images from India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Amid chants of 'Om' and recitation of 'Mantras' for universal peace, millions across the globe today joined in spectacular celebrations to mark the inaugural International Day of Yoga, in a tribute to the ancient Indian spiritual and exercise discipline known to balance mind, body and spirit.

Will Congress spring surprise? All eyes on Gujarat results

Will Congress spring surprise? All eyes on Gujarat results

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

The results are expected to have a bearing on the 2019 parliamentary polls.

Legendary artist S H Raza passes away

Legendary artist S H Raza passes away

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

The last rites will be conducted in Mandala in Madhya Pradesh, according to his wishes.

Advani praises Modi but cautions against over confidence

Advani praises Modi but cautions against over confidence

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Senior BJP leader L K Advani, who had initially opposed naming of Narendra Modi as PM candidate, on Sunday showered praise on him but cautioned against "over confidence" which had spoiled the party's chance of retaining power in 2004.

When PM's swiftness saved camera crew from drowning

When PM's swiftness saved camera crew from drowning

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The television cameramen had taken their positions in the bed of the dam to cover the event from below.

Farmers' 'Mission Parliament' stopped by Delhi cops for permissions

Farmers' 'Mission Parliament' stopped by Delhi cops for permissions

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Over 3,500 police personnel have deployed as the farmers began their march from the Ramlila Maidan to Parliament at 10.30 am.

How long will the Railways compromise on safety?

How long will the Railways compromise on safety?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

The maintenance of track is increasingly becoming mechanised and capital-intensive.

Follow Gujarat's water management model: Centre to states

Follow Gujarat's water management model: Centre to states

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

The National Democratic Alliance government has asked states to emulate the Gujarat water management model to address the problem of water scarcity.The Centre has forwarded a compact disc received from Gujarat government's Water and Sanitation Management Organisation on the subject "The state-wide water supply grid" to the states to study how the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state managed the problem of water scarcity.

Sensex rallies 267 points; bank, auto stocks in limelight

Sensex rallies 267 points; bank, auto stocks in limelight

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Bajaj Auto was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 3.95 per cent followed by Maruti Suzuki at 2.69 per cent.

Rains lash Kerala again; toll rises to 163 in 2 states

Rains lash Kerala again; toll rises to 163 in 2 states

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Around six lakh people have been housed in over 2000 relief camps in the two states.

Gujarat to celebrate World Yoga Day at over 29,000 locations

Gujarat to celebrate World Yoga Day at over 29,000 locations

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The Gujarat government on Tuesday said the upcoming 'World Yoga Day' on June 21 will be celebrated at more than 29,000 locations across the state.