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Divyang lost his eyesight in an accident before getting a job. This made him dependent on others and his family's survival became very difficult. (Photo: ANI)

Divyang father ready to sell kidney to make son doctor

Son has scored more than 90 per cent in class10 board exams and wants to pursue science.

23 Jun 2019 3:47 PM

The IMD statement informed that the cyclone moved westwards with a speed of about 6 km per hour overnight before positioning itself around 275 kilometres west-southwest of Porbandar and 330 kilometres west-southwest of Veraval on Saturday morning. (Photo: File)

Cyclone Vayu to weaken, set to reach Guj coast as depression

IMD said that impact of Vayu had led to heavy to very heavy rainfall in Saurashtra, while entire state received scattered rainfall.

15 Jun 2019 6:22 PM

As per the latest weather report by the Meteorological Centre here, the cyclone is "moving slowly away from the coast" and currently located in the Arabian Sea, around 150 km from Porbandar. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Cyclone Vayu no more a threat, evacuees can return: Gujarat CM Rupani

‘There exists no threat from cyclone Vayu now as storm has veered towards the west in the Arabian Sea,’ Gujarat CM said.

14 Jun 2019 1:25 PM

Flight services have been suspended in airports at Porbandar, Diu, Bhavnagar, Keshod and Kandla while several trains have been diverted. (Photo: ANI)

Vayu to skirt Saurashtra coast, affect Somnath, Junagadh, Porbandar, Diu

The western coast is still on high alert as strong winds and rough sea conditions are expected for the next 24 to 48 hours.

13 Jun 2019 1:57 PM

Vayu is expected to cross Gujarat coast between Dwarka and Veraval as a 'very severe cyclonic storm' with a wind speed of 155-165 km per hour gusting to 180 km per hour. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Cyclone Vayu will not hit Gujarat; 'very severe storm' to pass Veraval

Gujarat government evacuated over 2.7 lakh people as 'very severe cyclonic storm' inched closer to state coast.

13 Jun 2019 9:24 AM

The cyclone is expected to touch Gujarat, 280 Km nearly south of Veraval Gujarat and 360 km nearly south of Porbandar. (Photo: ANI)

Dust storm hits Somnath temple ahead of cyclone Vayu's landfall

A storm of dust hit the district reducing the visibility in the region and a significant rise in the sea level was also observed.

12 Jun 2019 7:39 PM

The cyclone is expected to touch Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva around Veraval and Diu region as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 110-120 kmph gusting to 135 kmph on the morning of June 13. (Photo: ANI)

Cyclone Vayu: 65 people evacuated from Diu, Gujarat

Western Railways has also taken various safety and security precautions for train passengers in cyclone-prone areas.

12 Jun 2019 3:35 PM

The alert comes in wake of Cyclone Vayu, which is expected to touch Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva around Veraval and Diu region. (Photo: Representational images)

Cyclone Vayu: Heavy rainfall expected in Guajarat, state on high alert

NDRF has mobilised 35 teams in Gujarat and four teams in Diu in coordination with the local administration.

12 Jun 2019 9:11 AM

Three people have been arrested for allegedly blackmailing a class 12 student by clicking her objectionable pictures, extorting money from her and raping her. (Representational Image)

3 arrested for clicking obscene pictures, raping class 12 student in Vadodra

Three of the accused have been identified as Pradip Chouhan, Nikunj Rohit and Pradip.

11 Jun 2019 9:00 AM

The dentist put cyanide in her brother's mouth before he was taken to the hospital. She also put cyanide in her niece's mouth when the girl collapsed on May 30,' the police inspector said. (Photo: Representational I File)

Gujarat dentist poisons her brother, niece; claims she was feeling ignored

The family grew suspicious as Kinnari did not show any grief on both occasions

08 Jun 2019 11:37 AM

Gujarat: Dalit man tied to a tree, beaten up; bootlegger arrested

The police took action after a video of the incident went viral on social media on Monday.

04 Jun 2019 4:37 PM

While Chavda, Asha Patel, and Sabariya quit the Congress ahead of the LS elections, former MLA Raghavji Patel had joined BJP 2 years ago after voting against Congress leader Ahmed Patel in the Rajya Sabha election held in August 2017. (Photo: File I Representational)

4 Congress turncoats who won on BJP tickets take oath as MLAs in Gujarat

The MLAs took oath at the Speaker's chamber in the Assembly building.

28 May 2019 2:53 PM

Four days before taking oath as Prime Minister for a second term, Narendra Modi on Sunday visited his mother Heeraben Modi to seek her blessings. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi visits mother Heeraben in Gandhinagar to seek blessings

Modi's convoy arrived at his mother's residence here as scores of supporters lined up on the streets to catch a glimpse of their leader.

27 May 2019 9:43 AM

‘I have said that if action is not taken against Mayor and officials of the Fire Department, then I will sit on hunger strike,’ Hardik Patel said. (Photo: ANI)

Hardik threatens of hunger strike unless Govt takes action against Mayor, Fire Dept.

Mocking the Govt. claim of making Surat a smart-city, Hardik said: ‘The incident is a 'glowing' example of the smart city in Surat.’

26 May 2019 8:24 PM

Churchgate is located in south Mumbai, from where Arvind Ganpat Sawant of the BJP's cantankerous ally Shiv Sena won. (Representational Image/ indiarailinfo.com)

No Cong MP left on bullet train route: Twitter users mock Oppn

A tweet by the BJP MLA from Majura in Surat made fun of Congress losing to BJP at Centre received thousands of 'likes' and retweets.

24 May 2019 4:23 PM

Next day, Ajay was decked up in ethnic wear-- a golden sherwani, beautiful pink headgear and red and white rose garland. (Photo: ANI)

This Gujarat man had a lavish wedding, but no bride!

A day before the wedding, mehendi and sangeet ceremonies were held, which was attended by close friends and relatives.

13 May 2019 9:48 AM

Deputy Health Officer of Surat Municipal Corp Dr Mahendra Patel. (Photo: ANI)

Gujarat receives ‘Orange alert’ as temp to touch 44 degrees C

Meteorological Centre (MC) Ahmedabad released warning on Saturday for heat wave in multiple regions of Gujarat for the next 48 hours.

28 Apr 2019 9:55 AM

'Modi sahab has done a lot for the country, he will do more,' said Jashodaben after casting her vote. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi's wife Jashodaben casts her vote in Gujarat

Besides PM’s wife, his mother Heeraben Modi also cast her vote at a polling booth in Gujarat's Gandhinagar district.

23 Apr 2019 3:38 PM

BJP president Amit Shah, who is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Gandhinagar seat in Gujarat, on Sunday embarked on a roadshow in Sanand town. (Photo: File)

Amit Shah embarks roadshow in Gujarat's Sanand

Gujarat BJP prez Jitu Vaghani accompanied Shah as he set out on a roadshow from Sanand in Ahmedabad, which falls under Gandhinagar LS seat.

21 Apr 2019 3:04 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said the then UPA government arrested BJP president Amit Shah and some police officers in Gujarat to topple the state government then headed by him. (Photo: File)

British used golis, Congress using gaalis against us: Modi in Gujarat

Modi asked the crowd if people of Gujarat approve the language being used by Congress president Rahul Gandhi against him.

17 Apr 2019 6:11 PM

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