Ahmedabad News

Beacons of hope in Ahmedabad's dark days of terror

Just like the proverbial silver lining behind every dark cloud are the stories of valour and compassion that come to the fore with every terror attack. And Ahmedabad was no different in the many instances of those who helped out without regard to life or limb as one bomb after another exploded with relentless regularity two evenings ago.10:03 PM on July 28

PM, Sonia meet blast survivors

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Home Minister Shivraj Patil Monday visited a hospital here and met some of the survivors of the serial bombings that left at least 50 killed and 200 injured.10:01 PM on July 28

Rabble rouser Modi mellows down?

Known for his fiery speeches and aggressive posturing, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has surprised even his detractors with his unusual restraint following the serial blasts that killed 50 people here.10:01 PM on July 28

Halim sent to 14-day police custody

Abdul Halim, a suspected member of the outlawed Students Islamic Movment of India (SIMI) arrested in the aftermath of the serial bombings here, was Monday remanded in 14 days' police custody.9:31 PM on July 28

PM lauds people of Gujarat, vows to defeat terrorists

Visiting survivors of the serial bombings here, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday vowed to defeat forces that are aiming to destroy India's social fabric, and praised the people of Gujarat for their resilience as he announced more relief.9:01 PM on July 28

Hit by terror blast, Ahmedabad boy battles for life

Two days after the serial bombings, a six-year-old boy was Monday battling for his life in a hospital here.8:31 PM on July 28

Ahmedabad industries facing absenteeism problem

Several industries here suffered from worker absenteeism Monday following the serial blasts last Saturday, inquiries made by IANS reveal.8:30 PM on July 28

Asia's first SaaS based Library Management Software launched

CYBRARIAN - A new Revolution for Library Management based on SaaS model launched which enables libraries to reduce their automation cost by 80% to 90%.7:28 PM on July 28

Ahmedabad remains in grip of fear, toll crosses 50

Amid fresh security arrangements ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit here, fear was still palpable in the areas hit by Saturday's serial bombings as police Monday continued investigations.4:34 PM on July 28

God has repaid my kindness, says blast victim

His is one of the stories of valour that stand out like a beacon of hope in these dark days following the choreographed blasts that killed at least 50 in this Gujarat city. Mukesh Lalani had rushed to help the injured at the Civil Hospital when a bomb exploded just behind him and he was seriously wounded himself.4:33 PM on July 28

PM, Sonia in Ahmedabad to meet blast victims

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and Home Minister Shivraj Patil arrived here Monday to take stock of the security situation and meet the survivors of the serial bombings that left at least 50 killed and 200 injured.4:30 PM on July 28

Congress announces relief for Ahmedabad blast victims' kin

Gujarat's main opposition Congress Sunday announced a relief of Rs.100,000 to the kin of each victim of the serial blasts in Ahmedabad.12:01 AM on July 28

Ahmedabad toll 45, more bombs found, India on alert

Gujarat was calm but tense Sunday amid the discovery of three bombs and a cache of explosives and a national security alert, a day after 20 bombs ripped through Ahmedabad killing at least 45 people, injuring 100 and leaving India wondering where and when the terrorists would strike next.12:00 AM on July 28

Deserted roads, eerie silence in Ahmedabad's Juhapura-Sarkhej

The eerie silence in the Juhapura-Sarkhej belt on Ahmedabad's southwest periphery is unnerving. Witness to one of the 20 blasts which ripped through Ahmedabad, this Muslim-dominated area wears a deserted look in sharp contrast to the usual bustle.10:32 PM on July 27

Advani wants stricter anti-terror law

Arguing that the existing laws have proved ineffective in curbing terrorist attacks in India, Leader of Opposition L.K. Adavni Sunday reiterated that stringent anti-terror laws like the now repealed POTA must be revived.10:30 PM on July 27