A controversial anti-terror bill, passed by the Gujarat assembly but twice rejected by the previous UPA government, was returned by President Pranab Mukherjee seeking additional information. The Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GCTOC) Bill, 2015, which has been hanging fire since Narendra Modi, as Gujarat Chief Minister first introduced it in 2003, was […]
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Ahmedabad: GTU Gujarat Technological University’s 5th Convocation inaugurated by Governor Kohli
Today in Ahmedabad, 5th convocation of GTU Gujarat Technological University was held. During convocation ceremony 4300 students were awarded degrees. Gujarat Governor Om Prakash Kohli inaugurated the convocation ceremony. Dr Akshay Agarwal Vice Chancellor of GTU while speaking at the occasion that technology has transformed our lives. Also, VC updated on corroborative projects with DRDO […]
Patidar leader Ketan Patel gets interim bail for 5 days
Today in Ahmedabad, Ketan Patel patidar leader was released for 5 days on interim bail due to illness of his son. He was booked under sedition charges. As per conditions of release on bail by court, Ketan will be freed during morning to evening whereas he will have to spend night in the lock-up. He […]
Gujarat’s two cities Ahmedabad and Surat among first 20 cities to qualify for Smart City funding
Today Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu announced on selection of 20 cities Smart City scheme for first year funding. The 20 cities of first phase are as follows: Bhubneswar Pune Jaipur Surat Kochi Ahmedabad Jabalpur Vishakhapattanam Solapur Dhavangiri Indore New Delhi Municipal Corporation(NDMC) Coimbatore Kakinada Udaipur Guwahati Ludhiana Bhopal Chennai and Belgavi. Surat and […]
RJ Krunal on remand till Jan 30 in wife Bhumi suicide case; order by Sessions Court
Today in Ahmedabad, in RJ Krunal’s wife Bhumi suicide case, Krunal was presented before Sessions Courts. Yesterday evenining, he had surrendered to Satellite Police Station, where from Anandnagar Police took custody of Krunal. In the evening he was taken for medical check-up. Krunal spent night in Anandnagar Police Station. Police has demanded 5 days of […]
Minister Chandy alleges some bar owners behind allegations against him
Alleging “political conspiracy” behind the bribery allegations made against him by a solar scam accused, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today blamed a section of the bar owners for it. The prime accused in the solar case Saritha S Nair had yesterday targeted Chandy and Power Minister Arayadan Mohammed while deposing before the Justice Sivarajan […]
I have the license to take wickets: Ashwin
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin today said he is not intimidated by the Australian batsmen’s strategy of attacking him as he has the ability to handle the onslaught and pick wickets as well. “I think it’s been a batsmen’s tournament, so you’ve got to stick to your basics and hope that you put the balls in […]
Rupee falls 14 paise against dollar to fresh 29-month low
Extending losses for the third session, the rupee weakened another 14 paise to a fresh 29-month low of 68.19 against the dollar in early trade on Thursday following month-end demand from importers and banks amid a strengthening American currency overseas. Forex dealers said increased demand for the dollar and a lower opening in the domestic […]
Paresh Rawal BJP MP visited Ahmedabad; discussed on passenger facility with Airport Authority
Today, Bollywood actor turned BJP MP from Ahmedabad East Paresh Rawal visited Ahmedabad. He had a fruitful meeting of Airports Authority of India at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in. MP discussed several issues related to passenger facilities at Ahmedabad.
‘Airlift’ movie inspires Akshay to do films on real-life stories
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar says the commercial success of his newly released film “Airlift” has encouraged him to make more movies based on real life stories. Released on January 22, a war thriller – “Airlift” – has earned approximately Rs 54.70 crore at the box office in the country. “The results speaks for the film. […]