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Parts of Gujarat receive heavy rains; 434 mm rainfall in Khambhalia tehsil
Ahmedabad | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar
UPDATED ON JUL 06, 2020 06:33 AM IST
As per the IMD’s Ahmemdabad met centre, a low-pressure area has formed over Kutch and neighbouring regions, which is very likely to become more marked during the next 24 hours.
A tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, writes President Kovind
By Ram Nath Kovind
UPDATED ON JAN 30, 2020 07:34 AM IST
In his final sacrifice, he left a constant reminder for us; unconditional love, especially for the Other
The Mahatma’s legacy for the world, writes Venkaiah Naidu
By M Venkaiah Naidu
UPDATED ON OCT 02, 2019 07:26 PM IST
His views on public service, development, rural empowerment, and social evils are relevant today
Kasturba, on her own terms
UPDATED ON SEP 17, 2019 01:10 PM IST
Mohandas described his departure for London: “…Last but not least, came the leave-taking with my wife. It being contrary to custom for me to see or talk to her in the presence of friends, I had to see her in a separate room.
A ‘cycle yatra’ from Porbander to Delhi on Mahatama Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary
New Delhi | By Asian News International
UPDATED ON SEP 25, 2019 09:15 PM IST
The bicycle rally will begin from Porbandar, pass through Rajkot, Morbi, Kutch and Banaskantha districts, and ultimately culminate at his final resting place Rajghat in Delhi on October 2.
Storm warning: Cyclone Vayu likely to return and hit Kutch next week
Press Trust of India | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUN 16, 2019 01:24 AM IST
The very severe cyclonic storm will also reduce in intensity and turn into a severe cyclonic storm by Saturday morning, a senior India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.
Ops at Mumbai airport hit for 2nd day, over 500 flights delayed
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUN 14, 2019 11:22 AM IST
More than 500 flight operations were affected and the airport had to shift operations to the shorter and less efficient secondary runway.
Gujarat escapes Cyclone Vayu, but faces heavy rainfall
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUN 14, 2019 01:28 AM IST
The state received 4.4 mm of rainfall on a single day on Thursday, 76% more than the 2.5 mm average it receives in a day in mid-June.
Cyclone Vayu: Railways cancels 77 trains, partially terminates 33 others
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
PUBLISHED ON JUN 13, 2019 12:47 PM IST
The cancellations were made as a precaution even though the cyclone changed its course and is unlikely to make landfall in Gujarat. However, it will cause heavy rain in several coastal districts of the state.
Cyclone Vayu: Flight services to be suspended across 5 airports in Gujarat
New Delhi | By Indo Asian News Service
UPDATED ON JUN 13, 2019 09:26 AM IST
Accordingly, services to airports in Porbandar, Diu, Bhavnagar, Keshod and Kandla will be ceased from midnight Wednesday to midnight on Thursday.
Cyclone Vayu Highlights: Power supply disrupted in 560 Gujarat villages
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUN 14, 2019 07:47 AM IST
Cyclone Vayu is very likely to cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva as a very severe cyclonic storm, today. More than 2.75 Lakh people in the state have been evacuated.Army, Indian Air Force, Naval, Indian Coast Guard and the National Disaster Relief Fund teams are on standby for rescue and relief operations, as Cyclone Vayu, now classified as a “very severe cyclonic storm” by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), is expected to make landfall on this afternoon.After touching Gujarat coast, the cyclone is likely to move parallel to Saurashtra and Kutch, bringing rain to Amreli, Gir Somnath, Diu, Junagarh, Porbandar, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Dwarka and Kutch.Also read: Delayed monsoon, cyclone result in 45% rain deficitFollow highlights here:
3 lakh people evacuated, rescue teams on standby as Gujarat on alert for Cyclone Vayu
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad/New Delhi | By HT Correspondents
UPDATED ON JUN 13, 2019 07:36 AM IST
After touching Gujarat coast, the cyclone is likely to move parallel to Saurashtra and Kutch, bringing rain to Amreli, Gir Somnath, Diu, Junagarh, Porbandar, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Dwarka and Kutch.
Cyclone Vayu: 65 evacuated from Diu, Gujarat
Gandhinagar | By Asian News International
UPDATED ON JUN 12, 2019 03:27 PM IST
All passenger and express trains to these stations are being short terminated from 6 pm on June 12 till the morning of June 14.
Lok Sabha 2019 constituency: Porbandar
New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON APR 16, 2019 03:19 PM IST
Vitthalbhai Hansrajbhai Radadiya defeated Congress candidate Kandhalbhai Sarmanbhai Jadeja from the general seat in the 2014 Lok Sabha election.
9 Iranian held, drugs worth crores seized in Gujarat’s Porbandar
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | By Hiral Dave
PUBLISHED ON MAR 27, 2019 04:42 PM IST
The suspects set the boat ablaze before being apprehended. The drugs were believed to be loaded from a Pakistani port whereas the dhow and its crew were Iranian.
Gujarat radar to help Mumbai handle the spike in air traffic
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Neha LM Tripathi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 25, 2019 05:25 AM IST
Currently, the Mumbai air traffic control (ATC), stationed at the city airport, covers 250 Nautical miles (Nm) towards the Muscat airspace, north of Mumbai. The radar in Porbandar, which is to the north-west of Mumbai, will enable ATCOs to cover another 250Nm. Totally, the Mumbai ATC can cover around 500Nm.
After Gir deaths, Gujarat High Court seeks report on lion conservation
Hindustan Times, Ahmedabad | By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON OCT 17, 2018 11:39 PM IST
The reports are to be filed in three months, while the next hearing will be on January 16.
Overweight employees won’t get cheap alcohol, says Coast Guard
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Rahul Singh
UPDATED ON SEP 08, 2018 09:49 PM IST
The move is aimed at ensuring that personnel stay fit, an official said.
24 fishermen from Gujarat held by Pakistan maritime agency
Press Trust of India, Ahmedabad | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON MAR 28, 2018 04:38 PM IST
Pakistani authorities were yet to confirm the exact number of fishermen apprehended and the number of boats seized by the maritime security agency.