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Everything you need to know about Kotli Surat Malhi Bo: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Camera rolling for documentary on Kolkata's Jews

May 22, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Kolkata, May 22 (IANS) A new documentary is on its way to showcasing the status of the dwindling number of Jews in the city through the eyes of the youngest member of the community.

Growing intolerance in Pak-occupied Kashmir

May 20, 2013 at 12:30 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): On February 17, 2013, 25-year-old Muhammad Ali Murtaza from Aghaar, Kotli, the son of a Kashmiri Imam of a masjid in Lahore, was brutally tortured and killed by the Pakistani Army.

(AFTER 3)India's first gems bourse coming up in Jaipur

May 12, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India's first gems bourse is coming up in Jaipur at an initial investment of Rs.50 crore (Rs 500 million/9 milllion USD) to facilitate organised trading of gem stones that would garner a sizeable business from abroad.

India welcomes Pakistan's democratic election result: Salman Khurshid

May 12, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Surat, May 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday welcomed Pakistan's democratic election result and hoped that it will continue to have good relations with neighbouring country.

Vijay Varma to work with Priyanka's cousin Meera

May 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Actor Vijay Varma, seen in films like "Rangrezz" and "Chittagong", says he might share screen space with actress Priyanka Chopra's cousin Meera in "Gang Of Ghosts". She is making her Bollywood debut with the movie.

Authorities evacuate people from Surat building on verge of collapse

May 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Surat , May 1 (ANI): Authorities have evacuated people from a 30-year residential building that had developed massive cracks and is on the verge of a collapse.

Gujarat simmers as mercury levels rise

April 30, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Surat, April 30 (ANI): Gujarat is simmering as the mercury level rises forcing locals to make a beeline for roadside juice stalls and covered themselves with scarves to protect themselves from the scorching Sun.

Have money, will travel: More Indians going off beaten track (Travel Trend)

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) A history lesson at the War Remnants museum in Ho Chi Minh city in Vietnam, adventure sports in South Africa for an adrenaline rush or taking a dip in the crystal clear waters of Krabi in Thailand. An ever increasing number of Indians are exploring offbeat destinations around the world with rise in disposable incomes and lifestyle changes, travel experts say.

Bus collides with truck in Surat, ten killed

April 14, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Surat, Apr 14 (ANI): At least ten people killed and several others got injured when the bus they were travelling in dashed into a truck-trailer near Surat last night.

Americans embark upon peace walk in Surat

April 3, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Surat, Apr 3 (ANI): Following in Mahatma Gandhi's footsteps, American citizens undertook a peace walk here with the objective of highlighting their opposition to military conscription in America.

Have holiday, will travel

March 24, 2013 at 1:54 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Out to make the most of a five-day extended weekend from Wednesday, hundreds of Delhi residents bitten by the travel bug will head off to popular tourist spots, both within the country and abroad.

Pak army launches probe into PoK youth's 'torture' death following local outrage

March 1, 2013 at 11:07 AM

London, Mar. 1 (ANI): The army in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has said it is investigating the alleged torture of a local youth that led to his death last week.

What textile traders expect from Budget 2013

February 13, 2013 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Traders in India's textile hub Surat have laid out their own expectations and demands ahead of budget for the financial year 2013-14.

Find 2011 Mumbai bombers, earn Rs.10 lakh

February 11, 2013 at 10:59 PM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Maharashtra Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) Monday announced a Rs.10 lakh reward for anyone providing information on Indian Mujahideen chief Yasin Bhatkal and three of his aides, accused of the 2011 Mumbai triple bombings, an official said.

PVR's V-Day special tribute to Yash Chopra

February 8, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) He's known as the King of Romance, thanks to his romantic sagas like "Kabhi Kabhie", "Silsila" and "Lamhe" and Valentine's Day is an apt time to pay tribute to Yash Chopra.

Kidnapped boy united with two mothers!

February 7, 2013 at 2:43 PM

Mumbai/Surat, Feb 7 (IANS) In a touching gesture, a woman gave away her son, kidnapped two years ago, to another lady who had bought him as the latter developed a 'motherly' bond with the boy.

Hafiz Saeed says India will have to 'leave Kashmir' amidst frenzied jihad slogans

February 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Lahore, Feb. 6 (ANI): Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed has urged India to "leave Kashmir", while addressing a rally in Lahore to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day on Tuesday.

What Diamond traders expect from Budget 2013

February 5, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (ANI): Diamond merchants in Gujrat have laid out their own expectations and demands ahead of Budget 2013.

Pandit Jasraj to perform at Shantiniketan

January 28, 2013 at 6:32 PM

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IANS) Showcasing to the world the talent of 100 budding artists in over 50 genres of music, across 12 cities, the largest concert tour of Indian music featuring classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj will come to Shantiniketan in West Bengal Jan 30.

Amazon rainforest hit hard by megadrought

January 21, 2013 at 1:04 PM

Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) An Amazon rainforest area twice the size of California has been hit hard by a megadrought that began in 2005 and caused widespread damage to the canopy that blankets the dense vegetation, says a new NASA-led study.

Surat to have new security system

January 19, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Mumbai/Surat, Jan 19 (IANS) US-based Verint Systems Inc. will secure Gujarat's diamond capital Surat via video surveillance and a security command centre with police, Verint said in a statement in Mumbai Saturday.

Martial arts classes grow popular in Surat with women keen on self-defence

January 13, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Surat, Jan. 13 (ANI): With a view to make themselves able to ward off sexual assault in the light of the growing threat to women's safety, over 150 women and girls participated in a self-defence workshop at Surat.

India denies UN group role in LoC ceasefire violence probe

January 11, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Ruling out Islamabad's offer of United Nations group investigation in Indo-Pak LoC (Line of Control) Ceasefire violence, New Delhi Thursday said that that it would internationalize the issue..................

Soldiers' decapitation: India rejects Pakistan demand for UN probe (Roundup)

January 10, 2013 at 6:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India Thursday rejected Pakistan's demand that the UN be asked to probe allegations that Pakistani troops killed and beheaded two Indian soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir as Indian political parties called for "tough" action against Pakistan.

Implement Lal panel report on IOC fire: Modi

January 8, 2013 at 9:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Within days of the fire at Indian Oil Corporation's (IOC) Hazira terminal, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday questioned the central government over the delay in implementing the M.B. Lal Committee's recommendations to prevent recurrence of such incidents.

Modi asks PM for safety of oil installations

January 8, 2013 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday asked the central government to implement recommendations made by the M.B. Lal Committee to prevent incidents like the recent fire at the Indian Oil Corporation's (IOC) Hazira plant near Surat.

Major fire at Indian Oil's Hazira terminal

January 5, 2013 at 7:27 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) A major fire broke out Saturday at a petrol storage tank in Hazira terminal of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) in Gujarat, company officials said.

Fire engulfs Indian Oil plant in Surat, no causalities reported

January 5, 2013 at 4:07 PM

Surat, Jan 5 (ANI): A major fire broke out at a plant of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) in Surat on Saturday.

Fire engulfs Surat chemical factory

December 21, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Surat (Gujarat), Dec. 21 (ANI): A fire engulfed a multi-storey building in the industrial town of Surat on Friday. No casualties have been reported so far.

Anand Sharma accuses Modi of misusing funds meant for Gujarat's development

December 11, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Surat (Gujarat), Dec.11 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Tuesday alleged that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi misused millions of public funds meant fro development of the state for his publicity.

Climate change serious for India, says expert

December 5, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Kolkata, Dec 5 (IANS) Terming the current global climate change scenario as "serious times", a US environmental law expert Wednesday cautioned that the rise in sea level in the Indian Ocean could make cities like Kolkata and Mumbai vulnerable.

Police personnel cast votes in Jamnagar

December 2, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Jamnagar/Surat (Gujarat), Dec. 2 (ANI): Police personnel in Gujarat cast their votes for the upcoming state assembly elections.

Modi not ready to rehabilitate Godhra riot victims, claims Muslim body

November 29, 2012 at 9:03 PM

Ahmedabad/Surat, Nov.29 (ANI): The president of the state unit of the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Shakeel Ahmed, has accused Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of not doing enough to rehabilitate victims of the 2002 Godhra riots.

West Bengal to organise business summit at Haldia

November 6, 2012 at 10:24 PM

Haldia, Nov 6 (IANS) The West Bengal government Tuesday announced it would hold a business summit in this industrial port town in East Midnapore district from Jan 17 to attract investors.

Gold traders expect surge in sales ahead of Dhanteras, Diwali

November 6, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Surat (Gujarat), Nov.6 (ANI): Gold jewellers are expecting a surge in sale of gold as people throng shops ahead of the festivals of Dhanteras and Diwali.

Pak mother who killed teen daughter with acid says it was her 'fate to die like that'

November 5, 2012 at 5:27 PM

Islamabad, Nov. 5 (ANI): A woman who killed her teenage daughter by splashing acid on her face and body after she and her husband caught her talking to a boy, has said it was the girl's destiny to die that way.

Big row as port equipment operator exits Bengal (West Bengal newsletter)

November 3, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Kolkata, Nov 3 (IANS) A port equipment operator's decision to bid adieu to West Bengal has become the big talking point in the state. As politicians get busy in their bid to score brownie points, the issue has triggered a media war and divided society into those drawing comparisons with Tata Nano's exit from Singur and those dismissively calling the outbound company a contractor.

Court dismisses KoPT's petition against HBT

November 2, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court Friday "dismissed as withdrawn" the petition of Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT), seeking resumption of work by Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT).

Bengal Chamber seeks shipping ministry's intervention on HBT port exit

November 2, 2012 at 5:35 PM

Kolkata, Nov.2 (ANI): The Bengal Chamber has approached Union Minister for Shipping G.K. Vasan to intervene and resolve the issue of the exit of cargo firm Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) from the 'Kolkata/Haldia Port.

Pakistan to allow import of Indian agricultural goods amidst protest by farmers

November 2, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Islamabad, Nov. 2 (ANI): Pakistan is set to allow the use of land transportation to import agricultural goods from India - a move that would likely boost trade in food between the two countries and is vehemently opposed by farmers' lobbies in Pakistan.

Pakistani parents 'honour kill' teen daughter with acid for talking to boy

November 2, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Islamabad, Nov. 2 (ANI): In a horrifying incident, a Pakistani couple killed their teenage daughter by splashing acid on her face and body after they caught her talking to a boy.

Haldia port equipment handler quits over safety concerns (Roundup)

October 31, 2012 at 10:52 PM

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Port equipment operator Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) Wednesday quit West Bengal over "poor law and order" and "safety" concerns of its employees, prompting industry experts to raise concern over the state's growth prospects.

Haldia port equipment handler quits over safety concern (Third Lead)

October 31, 2012 at 9:00 PM

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Port equipment operator Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) Wednesday quit West Bengal over "poor law and order" and "safety" concerns of its employees, prompting industry experts to raise concern over the state's growth prospects.

Haldia port equipment handler quits over safety concern

October 31, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Port equipment operator Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) Wednesday quit West Bengal, citing "poor law and order" and "safety" concern for its employees.

Haldia port equipment handler quits over staff safety

October 31, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Port equipment operator Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) Wednesday announced it would quit West Bengal due to "poor law and order" and "safety" concerns of its employees, dealing a blow to the already gloomy industrial scenario in the state.

Port equipment handler to quit Haldia Dock Complex

October 31, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Further compounding the problems at labour unrest-hit Haldia Dock Complex in West Bengal, port equipment operator Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) Wednesday decided to quit the complex, citing poor law and order.

Haldia port operator alleges officials abducted, threatened

October 28, 2012 at 8:31 PM

Haldia (West Bengal), Oct 28 (IANS) A private port equipment operator in the labour unrest-hit Haldia dock complex Sunday alleged that three of its senior officers, as also one's wife and son, were abducted by a mob at gun point and asked never to return to the port town.

Devotees throng temples on last day of Navaratri

October 23, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Surat, Oct 23 (ANI): After nine-days of rigorous fasting and daylong prayers, thousands of devotees thronged temples in Gujarat on the last day of the nine-day long Hindu festival of Navaratri to offer prayers to Goddess Durga.

(ATTN VM) Expedia to set up R&D centre in Gurgaon

October 17, 2012 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Online travel company Expedia Wednesday announced plans to set up a global technology centre in India as part of its enhanced investment in the country.

Multi-city awareness on walking

October 16, 2012 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) In order to create awareness and urge people to make walking a habit, a multi-city walk for health will be organised in 11 cities of the country by a health care provider for people of all age groups.

Private operator HBT to move court against Kolkata Port Trust

October 15, 2012 at 10:12 PM

Kolkata, Oct 15 (IANS) Haldia Bulk Terminal (HBT), a private port equipment operator at the labour unrest-hit Haldia Dock Complex, is planning to move the Calcutta High Court Tuesday against the Kolkata Port Trust for "failing to provide safe environment" for its operations.

Private operator plans to move court against Kolkata port

October 15, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Kolkata, Oct 15 (IANS) A private port equipment operator at the labour unrest-hit Haldia Dock Complex is planning to move the Calcutta High Court Tuesday against the of the Kolkata Port Trust for "failing to provide safe environment" for its operations.

Modi takes on PM over country's failing economic health

September 25, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Surat, Sep 25 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has launched a fresh salvo at the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, holding him accountable for the country's deteriorating economic health.

Floods continue to torment Gujarat, Assam

September 8, 2012 at 10:31 PM

Surat (Gujarat)/ Morigaon (Assam), Sept 8 (ANI): Flood situation remained grim on Saturday as water level continued to rise in several parts of Gujarat and Assam, bringing normal life to standstill.

Lara Dutta takes people around the world in 20 minutes

September 1, 2012 at 1:13 AM

Gurgaon, Sep 1(IANS) The idea of travelling around the world in just 20 minutes could be implausible for many of us, but not Lara Dutta. The actress took people on a trip around the globe in 20 minutes at the launch of the office of US-based travel website Expedia here Friday night.

BJP struggles as 'garden city' becomes 'garbage city' (Karnataka Newsletter)

August 31, 2012 at 11:15 AM

Bangalore, Aug 31 (IANS) As the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) first chief minister in Karnataka B.S. Yeddyurappa and scores of legislators battle cases against them related to what has come to be known as land-grabbing, the state government is struggling now to find land to dump the thousands of tonnes of garbage that 'garden city' Bangalore dishes out every day.

Now comes Azva, inspired by 'saath pheras' ritual

August 23, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) The sacred seven vows taken at Indian wedding have inspired a new range of gold jewellery. Titled "Azva", it was unveiled by the World Gold Council at the ongoing India International Jewellery Show here.

Royal Orchid opens Re:gen:ta One in Hyderabad

August 21, 2012 at 11:04 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 21 (IANS) Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd, a leading hospitality chain in India, opened its upscale brand Re:gen:ta One hotel in Hyderabad.

Mr. Singh International 2012 in Amritsar to generate awareness about Sikhism

August 21, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Amritsar, Aug.21 (ANI): The "Turban Pride Movement" or the Akaal Purakh Ki Fauj (APKF), a voluntary organization, has decided to dedicate the forthcoming Mr. Singh International 2012 to generate awareness about Sikhs globally.

Team Anna wants SIT to probe Coalgate

August 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh)/ Surat (Gujarat), Aug 17 (ANI): There should be an independent probe into three multi-billion scams as revealed by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), ey associates of veteran social activist and anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare voiced this demand on Friday.

Anna, team Anna end fast yesterday; looking for political alternative

August 4, 2012 at 12:38 PM

Social activist Anna Hazare and his allies Friday evening end their fast at a scheduled time as Anna Hazare a day before had announced to end it at 5 p.m.. General (Retd) V K Singh, one of the 23 eminent personalities who had requested to Anna and his team to break their fast soon and to approach a broader road like political alternatives, offered a glass of juice to Anna Hazare...............

Where is the Rule of Law today?

July 26, 2012 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Not a day passes when the front pages of newspapers, whether in the capital city of India New Delhi, or the states are not full crime stories, and the fact that the police, or the forces of law and order, are failing the citizens of the country in their basic right of protection and rule of law.

Pakistani national arrested near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir

July 22, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Rajouri, July 22 (ANI): A Pakistan national has been arrested near the Line of Control (LoC) recently.

Terror suspect arrested in Kolkata

July 17, 2012 at 11:20 PM

Kolkata, July 17 (IANS) A member of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) having close links with the terrorist group Indian Mujahideen (IM) and suspected to be involved in the 2008 Surat bomb planting case, has been arrested here, police said Tuesday.

Falling rupee sends gold prices soaring in Surat

June 28, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Surat, June 28 (ANI): The devaluation of the rupee has hit the gold market here, leading to a sharp hike in the price of the metal.

Annual Amarnath yatra begins

June 24, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Jammu, June 24 (IANS) With a thick layer of snow still covering the Amarnath shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, the first batch of pilgrims set out from here Sunday to two base camps shouting religious slogans.

Army arrests a militant in Poonch

June 15, 2012 at 2:23 PM

Poonch (J and K), June 15 (ANI): The Indian Army has arrested a militant in the Mendhar area of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch District as he was attempting to enter India.

Surat Police officials fight stress through laughter therapy

June 6, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Surat (Gujarat), June 6 (ANI): Surat Police recently organised a laughter therapy session for the officials to cope up with stress.

Marathons, tree planting drives, seminars mark World Environment Day in India

June 5, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Dharamsala/Surat, June 5 (ANI): Green marathons, tree plantation drives, seminars, on-the-spot painting competitions marked World Environment Day in India on Tuesday.

S R Rao is new commerce secretary

May 28, 2012 at 8:07 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The government Monday appointed S.R. Rao as the new commerce secretary.

DLF Brands to open 10 lifestyle multi-brand retail stores

May 24, 2012 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Realty major DLF's lifestyle retail subsidiary DLF Brands Thursday said it plans to open around 10 multi-brand retail "AVE.NEU" outlets by the end of fiscal 2012-13.

Lalu takes potshots at Nitish for handshake with Modi

May 6, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Patna, May 6 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Sunday hit out Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for shaking hands with Gujarat counterpart Narender Modi during the NCTC meet in New Delhi, saying the incident revealed his real face.

Osama dumped 320 km off Indian coast

May 4, 2012 at 7:10 PM

London, May 4 (IANS) A US treasure hunter claims to have found the exact spot where Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden's body was dumped -- about 320 km off the Indian coast of Gujarat.

Osama buried 200 miles below ocean off Surat coast, says adventurer

May 3, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Melbourne, May 3 (ANI): A Californian treasure hunter has claimed that he has found the body of Osama bin Laden 200 miles to the west of the Indian city of Surat.

Osama buried 200 miles below ocean off Surat coast, says adventurer

May 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Melbourne, May 3 (ANI): A Californian treasure hunter has claimed that he has found the body of Osama bin Laden 200 miles to the west of the Indian city of Surat.

Osama buried 200 miles below ocean off Surat coast, says adventurer

May 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Melbourne, May 3 (ANI): A Californian treasure hunter has claimed that he has found the body of Osama bin Laden 200 miles to the west of the Indian city of Surat.

'More private participation needed in power distribution'

April 23, 2012 at 10:44 PM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) Pitching for more private sector participation in power distribution, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has said it would help improve efficiency and bring down aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses.

Indian nuclear reactors generate record power

April 4, 2012 at 8:56 PM

Bangalore, April 4 (IANS) India's 19 nuclear reactors generated a record 32,455 million units (MUs) of power in fiscal 2011-12, posting a robust growth of 23 percent over previous fiscal (2010-11) when the combined output was 26,473 MUs, the state-run nuclear firm said Wednesday.

'India to become third largest aviation market'

April 3, 2012 at 10:40 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) India is likely to become the third largest aviation market in the world from its current position as traffic volumes grow exponentially, a top official said Tuesday.

Advent invests $105 million in CARE Hospitals

April 2, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Hyderabad, April 2 (IANS) Advent International, one of the world's leading global private equity firms, Monday announced that it is investing $105 million (Rs.523 crore) in Hyderabad-based CARE Hospitals by acquiring shares from existing investors.

Smuggled Chinese garlic adversely affecting business in Surat

March 17, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Surat, Mar 17 (ANI): Traders in Surat city have urged the government to take adequate steps to prevent the smuggling of Chinese garlic in Gujarat, as it is affecting their business adversely.

Smuggled Chinese garlic adversely affecting business in Surat

March 17, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Surat, Mar 17 (ANI): Traders in Surat city have urged the government to take adequate steps to prevent the smuggling of Chinese garlic in Gujarat, as it is affecting their business adversely.

Diamond and textile industries put forth wishlist for annual Budget

March 11, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Surat, Mar 11 (ANI): With general budget proposals for fiscal 2012-13 to be announced this week, diamond and textile traders in Gujarat's Surat city expect the government to slash central excise duty and an increase in the tax limit.

Diamond and textile industries put forth wishlist for annual Budget

March 11, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Surat, Mar 11 (ANI): With general budget proposals for fiscal 2012-13 to be announced this week, diamond and textile traders in Gujarat's Surat city expect the government to slash central excise duty and an increase in the tax limit.

Police nab three persons trying to sell two-month-old girl child in Surat

February 26, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Surat, Feb 26 (ANI): Police officials on Sunday rescued a two-month-old girl child from the clutches of three traffickers including a woman, who bought the infant from her poor parents.

Gujarat court to hear closure report of SIT in Gulbarg Society massacre case

February 13, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Ahmedabad/Surat, Feb 13 (ANI): A trial court in Ahmedabad will hear the closure report filed by the Supreme Court appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) on the Gulbarg Society massacre during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Authorities in Surat impart training to tribal women to cut, polish diamonds

February 12, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Surat, Feb 12 (ANI): In a bid to overcome the shortage of craftsmen, the diamond associations in Gujarat's Surat city are imparting training to the tribal women to cut and polish gems, thereby increasing their chances of earning a livelihood.

Authorities in Surat impart training to tribal women to cut, polish diamonds

February 12, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Surat, Feb 12 (ANI): In a bid to overcome the shortage of craftsmen, the diamond associations in Gujarat's Surat city are imparting training to the tribal women to cut and polish gems, thereby increasing their chances of earning a livelihood.

Zakia Jaffery disappointed with SIT's closure report

February 9, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Surat /Ahmedabad, Feb 9 (ANI): Zakia Jaffery, petitioner in the post-Godhra riot case on Thursday expressed her disappointment on the reported closure report filed by the Supreme Court appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT).

One killed, seven injured in Surat gas cylinder blast

February 7, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Surat, Feb 7 (ANI): One person was killed and over seven others were injured in a gas cylinder blast that took place in Gujarat's Surat city on Tuesday.

Illegal migrant sets up business offering UK visas in Pak with ?1500 rehab payment

January 24, 2012 at 8:27 PM

London, Jan 24(ANI): An illegal immigrant and sham marriage ringleader, who was released from prison on a 1500- pound rehabilitation payment, has used it to set up a new business of offering UK passports in his home country.

Illegal migrant sets up business offering UK visas in Pak with ?1500 rehab payment

January 24, 2012 at 6:07 PM

London, Jan 24(ANI): An illegal immigrant and sham marriage ringleader, who was released from prison on a 1500- pound rehabilitation payment, has used it to set up a new business of offering UK passports in his home country.

Three labourers die of asphyxiation in Surat, Gujarat

January 22, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Surat, Jan 22 (ANI): In a tragic incident, three labourers died of asphyxiation while sleeping in an ornaments factory godown in Surat on Sunday.

Surat hosts seminar on rescuing injured birds

January 13, 2012 at 6:35 PM

Surat, Jan 13 (ANI): In a bid to protect birds from getting injured during the annual kite festival Uttarayana, a non-governmental organization, Prayas organised an awareness seminar, on Thursday in Surat.

Most New Year's resolutions to end today

January 9, 2012 at 4:59 PM

London, Jan 9 (ANI): Today is the day most people will give up their New Year's resolutions - just nine days after they were made.

DuPont(tm) Sorona(r) to be launched for Indian textiles industry

December 23, 2011 at 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): DuPont has announced that it will launch DuPont(tm) Sorona(r) renewably sourced fiber in the Indian textile market addressing four principal segments; dynamic fit denim, permanent flex woven, easy stretch woven and ultra-soft knits.

Surat diamond traders welcome Chinese court's verdict

December 9, 2011 at 2:01 PM

Surat, Dec 9 (ANI): Diamond traders of Surat, famous for being experts in the art of cutting the 'ice', celebrated the verdict of a Chinese court to release of 14 of their fellow traders who were in prison for nearly two years on charges of alleged smuggling.

Chinese court frees 13 Indians, but sentences 9 to serve 3-6 years in prison (Update)

December 7, 2011 at 5:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec.7 (ANI): A Chinese court has ordered the release of 13 of the 22 jailed Indian diamond merchants, but sentenced the remaining to serve prison tersm of between three to six years for smuggling diamonds into China.

Chinese court to deliver judgement on detention of 22 Indian diamond traders

December 7, 2011 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec.7 (ANI): A court in China is to deliver its judgement today on the detention of 22 Indian diamond traders.