Guard of honour for Lord Ganesh in Gujarat town

Continuing an over seven-decade-old tradition, Lord Ganesh was given a guard of honour by the state police here, to mark the beginning of the ten-day Ganesha festival.2:31 PM on September 04

Lesser Ganesh idols in Ahmedabad, scanty rainfall to blame

The annual Ganesh festival is celebrated with much fervour across Gujarat, but fewer idols of the elephant-headed god have been made for immersion this year due to scanty rainfall and the nearly empty water bodies.2:30 PM on September 02

Elegant MicroWeb announces partnership with ColegioNet for launching Spanish version of EduSwift - Next Generation School Management System - in Chile.

Elegant MicroWeb signs Reseller Agreement with ColegioNet for launching the Spanish version of EduSwift in the educational market in Chile. This partnership is geared towards meeting the school management needs in Chile and other Spanish speaking countries.8:58 PM on September 02

High gas prices close most of India's tile-making units

The tile industry in Gujarat's Morbi town, which accounts for about 70 percent of all tiles made in India, is on the verge of collapse due to high fuel prices. About 80 percent of the 200-odd manufacturers have already downed shutters.10:31 AM on September 06

Buying gizmos made easy with Portable Electronics Store at Infibeam.com

Infibeam.com unfurls the new Portable Electronics store, which has a wide array of electronic gadgets namely MP3 Players, Video Player, Voice Recorder, etc. The main features include FM Radio, FM recorder, Photo Playback, Video Player ,Voice Recorder, clock and hold key to list a few. The product categories are well displayed along with the specific brands. The display is more precise with the specific product names and price tags. The launch is bound to enhance the prospects for online shopping.9:40 PM on September 01

SoluSoft Technologies unveils latest solutions at Automation 2008, Mumbai

SoluSoft Technologies will showcase its range of new innovations & solutions for Industrial & Process Automation which spans across a wide range of industries. The key focus area for this show will be Process Automation & Building Automation solutions. This will be a platform to penetrate in labor-intensive industries.9:14 PM on September 03

Reliance spending Rs.10 mn to help develop Gujarat village

As part of a Rs.10 million corporate social responsibility (CSR) project, India's largest private company, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), has built a market and created a garden for commercial plants in a Gujarat village.3:00 PM on September 05

Gujarat Congress begins grassroots programme

The Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) Thursday launched its Lok Durbars (public assemblies) in 90 constituencies that saw people flocking to submit their grievances.2:30 AM on September 05

Silent rally to protest Orissa killings in Ahmedabad

A silent peace rally is set to be held here Tuesday evening by a Christian rights group to protest the killing of a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader in Orissa and the consequent attacks on the Christian community there.11:33 PM on September 04

Advani, Modi politicising terrorism, says Congress

Bharatiya Janata Party leader L.K. Advani and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi were 'politicising' terrorism, a state Congress leader said Thursday, reminding them of a slew of terror attacks when the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was in power.10:00 PM on September 04

Ahmedabad blasts: four suspects in police custody for 14 days

A local court has sent four people held in connection with the July 26 serial blasts here to police custody for 14 days.3:33 PM on September 06

Court asks Modi government to respond to riot compensation proposal

The Gujarat High Court Tuesday asked the state government to respond to detailed proposals from the rights group Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) to compensate victims of the communal violence of 2002.7:32 PM on September 04