News for 'porbandar'

Top Gujarat cop sentenced to 5 years in prison

Top Gujarat cop sentenced to 5 years in prison

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

Additional Director General of Police (Training) S S Khandwawala was sentenced to five years imprisonment for beating up a detenu in police custody.

Wonder if Obamas will shift to India: Sena's potshot against Modi

Wonder if Obamas will shift to India: Sena's potshot against Modi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The Sena said that Modi thanking America for standing by India in its times of need is only an example of his courteous nature.

The man Ambanis revere most

The man Ambanis revere most

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

What Juhi Chawla likes about the lockdown

What Juhi Chawla likes about the lockdown

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'What I'm really worried about is that the day this lockdown ends, we will all rush to work and we'll kill the lovely environment we are seeing now.'

Most cement plants in India are located in?

Most cement plants in India are located in?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2004

Take the rediff business quiz and see how much you know about India's important cement industry.

Send a message to L K Advani

Send a message to L K Advani

Rediff.com10 Mar 2004

Send a message to L K Advani

20 Union ministers may visit Gujarat for 'Vikas Parv'

20 Union ministers may visit Gujarat for 'Vikas Parv'

Rediff.com26 May 2016

As many as 20 Union ministers are expected to visit different parts of Gujarat between May 27 and June 12 to participate in the 'Vikas Parv' (development festival) organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party's state unit.

Pawan Hans chopper debris found; 2 pilots still missing

Pawan Hans chopper debris found; 2 pilots still missing

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

A day after a Pawan Hans chopper crashed into the Bombay high while carrying out night landing practice on an oil rig, one door of the helicopter has been sighted in the sea.

Pawan Hans chopper crashes into Arabian sea, 2 pilots missing

Pawan Hans chopper crashes into Arabian sea, 2 pilots missing

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

A Pawan Hans helicopter with two pilots on board crashed into the Arabian Sea minutes after take off from an ONGC platform this evening.

Soon after 'agreement', Congress, Patidars spar over candidate list

Soon after 'agreement', Congress, Patidars spar over candidate list

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Two PAAS members were given tickets in the released list, while the Hardik Patel-led organisation had demanded 20 seats.

Modi, Advani among 10 Gujarat MPs facing criminal cases

Modi, Advani among 10 Gujarat MPs facing criminal cases

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Narendra Modi and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani are among the ten members of Parliament elected from Gujarat, who are facing criminal charges.

Coast Guard officer faces court martial on Pak terror boat rant

Coast Guard officer faces court martial on Pak terror boat rant

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Loshali had contradicted the government's claim that the crew of the intruding Pakistani boat had themselves set the vessel ablaze, leading to an explosion that caused the vessel to sink.

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.

198 crorepatis in fray for first phase of Gujarat polls

198 crorepatis in fray for first phase of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

While the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has given tickets to 76 'crorepati' candidates, the opposition Congress has fielded 60 such nominees. They are followed by seven from the Nationalist Congress Party, six from the Aam Aadmi Party and two from the Bahujan Samaj Party.

Jan Dhan: All households in Kerala, Goa get bank accounts

Jan Dhan: All households in Kerala, Goa get bank accounts

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Department of Financial Services is regularly emphasising the early issuance of RuPay Debit Cards, e-KYC based account opening, Aadhaar seeding, financial literacy and the progress in survey made.

Cyclone Nilofar won't be as severe as Hudhud

Cyclone Nilofar won't be as severe as Hudhud

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

As per the latest prediction of the weather department, cyclonic storm Nilofar is expected to hit Gujarat on the night of October 31 as a "marginal cyclonic storm", against the earlier prediction of it being "severe".

Gujarat Dalit protests: 1 cop killed in attack, buses targetted

Gujarat Dalit protests: 1 cop killed in attack, buses targetted

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The Dalits are protesting against the brutal assault on fellow community members on July 11 for allegedly skinning a cow in Una in Gir-Somnath district.

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.

Who really blew up Pakistan terror boat?

Who really blew up Pakistan terror boat?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Contradicting statements have been made about who really blew up the Pakistan terror boat

How NTRO, Coast Guard stopped explosive-laden Pak ship

How NTRO, Coast Guard stopped explosive-laden Pak ship

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Well-coordinated operation foils 26/11-like intrusion from sea. Nitin Gokhale reports.

Questions linger over Pakistan's 'terror boat'

Questions linger over Pakistan's 'terror boat'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Days after the Indian Coast Guard intercepted a 'terror boat' from Pakistan, there are still some doubts over the claims.

When smugglers wanted to buy a helicopter

When smugglers wanted to buy a helicopter

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Iqbal wanted to land the smuggled goods by helicopter on the Andaman Islands. DK asked, 'Iqbal, a helicopter will bring the consignment to the island, drop it there and then return. Won't radars detect it?' 'No.' 'How?' 'Radars can't detect aircraft that fly at a low altitude. Our helicopter, after entering India's air space, will dive and fly at four feet above the sea level.' 'For that, I have a German pilot in mind. He was an ace aviator in the last world war.' An enthralling excerpt from Aabid Surti's Sufi: The Invisible Man Of The Underground.

How to make flying accessible to all

How to make flying accessible to all

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

UDAN demonstrates that good policy-making can fulfill important public requirements without requiring budgetary support, says MoS for civil aviation Jayant Sinha.

Not a person, but an era was born on October 2: Modi in Brisbane

Not a person, but an era was born on October 2: Modi in Brisbane

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Exhorting the world to heed Mahatma Gandhi's advice to tackle terrorism and global warming, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Mahatma's teachings of non-violence and love are as relevant in our times as it was during his lifetime.

'How can I stay home when Test cricket is at my doorstep?'

'How can I stay home when Test cricket is at my doorstep?'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

'I would have loved to see Dhoni play the first ever Test in Rajkot.' Fans from Saurashtra share their excitement with Haresh Pandya.

Guj HC quashes FIR against gun-totting MP Vitthal Radadia

Guj HC quashes FIR against gun-totting MP Vitthal Radadia

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The Gujarat high court quashed a First Information Report filed against member of Parliament Vitthal Radadia for allegedly brandishing his gun at a toll booth in Karjan after the complainant said he "did not wish to pursue the case".

Modi claims Pakistan trying to influence Gujarat polls

Modi claims Pakistan trying to influence Gujarat polls

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The prime minister also raised questions over the alleged appeal by former director general of the Pakistan Army, Sardar Arshad Rafiq, that senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel be made chief minister of Gujarat.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.

4 yrs after 3 Dalits were killed, Gujarat forms SIT to probe murders

4 yrs after 3 Dalits were killed, Gujarat forms SIT to probe murders

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

On the intervening night of September 22-23, 2012, three Dalit youths were killed when police opened fire to disperse a violent mob to control a clash between Dalits and OBC Bharwad community members at Thangadh town in Surendranagar district.

Gujarat records 68.7% turnout in second phase voting

Gujarat records 68.7% turnout in second phase voting

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The EC received complaints from five places that EVMs were connecting to external devices via bluetooth, but after inquiry, it was found that there was 'no substance' in the complaints.

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

The boat incident could have led to nuclear war

The boat incident could have led to nuclear war

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

'Imagine for a moment that the Coast Guard was unable to stop the vessel and it reached Porbandar with its cargo/personnel and targeted the event at which the prime minister was present,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Floods wreak havoc in Gujarat, death toll rises to 70

Floods wreak havoc in Gujarat, death toll rises to 70

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

26 people died in Amreli, which is the worst hit district.

How Air India is flying high on promotional schemes

How Air India is flying high on promotional schemes

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

A Mumbai-Delhi air ticket is now available upwards of Rs 3,700 for next day travel on all airlines.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

Congress bandh hits Gujarat, 1200 workers held

Congress bandh hits Gujarat, 1200 workers held

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

More than 600 people, including Congress leaders and workers, were detained during the bandh call given by the party demanding the resignation of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara's letter.

Concerned over drought, PM pitches for mass campaign to save water

Concerned over drought, PM pitches for mass campaign to save water

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

He also gave examples witnessed at various places, like changing of the crop pattern in view of scarce water and adoption of sprinklers, drip irrigation, water harvesting and water recharging methods.

Sunk Pakistani boat was no ordinary fishing vessel

Sunk Pakistani boat was no ordinary fishing vessel

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

On available evidence, it is still not clear if India was the target or if the occupants on destroyed boat were assigned to carry out any terrorist attack. What is clear however is the boat was no ordinary fishing vessel, says Nitin Gokhale.

That stubborn stain on Modi's record

That stubborn stain on Modi's record

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

His action after the Godhra train violence doesn't support the picture of an effective and no-nonsense deliverer of good governance, says Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay