Ahmedabad News

Power, gymnastic displays during Ahmedabad rathyatra

The 131st annual rathyatra began here Friday with over 1,000 devotees pulling the beautifully decorated chariots of Hindu god Jagannath, his brother Balaram and their sister Subhadra, and musclemen from local `akhadas' (gyms) giving displays of their power and skills on the sidelines.

Modi flags off rathyatra amid heavy security

Amid the chanting of prayers and massive security, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Friday flagged off the 131st Jagannath rathyatra, the annual chariot festival dedicated to the Hindu god Jagannath.12:32 PM on July 04

Ahmedabad set for 131st Jagannth Rath Yatra Friday

Ahmedabad is all set for the 131st annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath Friday amid heavy security arrangements.3:57 AM on July 04

Gujarat BJP to stay away from shutdown

Gujarat's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said Thursday it would not join the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in the shutdown against the cancellation of allotment of land to the Amarnath shrine board in Jammu and Kashmir due to security considerations.12:33 PM on July 03

No visa for Modi, activists urge US

While Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's supporters in the US have invited him for a world Gujarati conference in August, activists have urged Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice not to grant him a visa given the allegations of rights violations against him.7:32 PM on July 02

Adani Group seeks removal of Supreme Court bar on Mundra SEZ

The Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone Ltd, promoted by the city-based Adani Group, will seek from the Supreme Court vacation of its bar against construction at the proposed SEZ, the group said Wednesday.6:30 PM on July 02

Diamond Power's new cable plant inaugurated

The high-tension power cables manufacturing plant of cable maker Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd, formerly Diamond Cables Ltd, was commissioned Wednesday.5:00 PM on July 02

Surat diamond industry wage settlement in sight

The wage hike dispute between diamond cutting and polishing unit owners and workers in Surat would be resolved within the next two to three days, Surat Diamond Industry Association president C.P. Vanani said Wednesday.3:32 PM on July 02

Gujarat violence probe panel gets six months more

The inquiry commission probing the Godhra train carnage and subsequent communal violence in Gujarat in 2002 has been given an extension of six months till Dec 31 after its term expired on Monday.9:00 PM on July 01

Ahmedabad pays tributes to martyrs of Hindu-Muslim unity

Leading citizens of Ahmedabad Tuesday paid rich tributes to Vasant and Rajab who sacrificed their lives for communal harmony 62 years ago.5:30 PM on July 01

Students seeks protection for Patan rape victim

Activists in the city Monday held demonstrations, demanding protection for a Dalit student of a college in Patan town who had been raped allegedly by six of her teachers for several months.11:30 PM on June 30

Tribal dancers to debut at Ahmedabad's 131st Jagannath chariot procession

Ahmedabad's 131-year-old Lord Jagannath chariot procession will have a new feature this year: tribal dancers will join music bands, gymnasts' teams and beautifully caparisoned elephants when the three chariots crissccross the city July 4.9:00 PM on June 30

Gujarat BJP rebels to corner Modi on price rise

The rebels in Gujarat's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), lying low after the party's victory in the assembly polls in December, have ganged up again to target Chief Minister Narendra Modi, this time raising the issue of the price rise.10:00 PM on June 29

IIM-A hosts event to boost entrepreneurs

The Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IMM-A) Sunday kicked off a two-day meet to encourage entrepreneurs.10:00 PM on June 29

Western Union signs up with SBI

Western Union's services will now be available at all branches of the State Bank of India (SBI) in the country, the company said.7:00 PM on June 28