Riot probe team records Gujarat minister’s statement

AHMEDABAD - After ignoring summons for two days, Gujarat Minister Maya Kodnani Sunday appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Supreme Court to probe major cases of the 2002 communal violence and recorded her statement.

India experience thrills NRI students from Gulf

AHMEDABAD - India was the stuff of his dreams, pieced together from TV, books and family stories. So 14-year-old Talak Lad was thrilled to actually visit his country of origin for a sports meet along with other students from 20 Gulf schools.

Gujarat minister yet to appear before probe team

AHMEDABAD - Gujarat minister Mayaben Kodnani Saturday continued to play truant and did not appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Supreme Court to look into major cases of communal violence in 2002.

Modi neglected diamond industry, says Congress

AHMEDABAD - The Congress party Friday accused Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of not taking enough measures to help the crisis-stricken diamond industry of the state.

Modi dedicates ‘Atal Express’ to children

AHMEDABAD - Inaugurating a festival as part of a project to develop the Kankaria lake front here, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi named a mini-train for children after former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who turned 84 Thursday.

NGO gives Rs.100,000 to Ahmedabad terror victim

AHMEDABAD - A city based NGO, National Council for Civil Liberties (NCCL), has handed over a receipt of Rs.100,000 to a 10-year-old Ahmedabad serial blast victim.

Pay hike for Gujarat government employees

AHMEDABAD - It is bonanza time for the Gujarat government employees as the state cabinet Wednesday decided to implement the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations.

Social security act a boon for unorganised workers: SEWA

AHMEDABAD - Around 400 million workers in India’s unorganised sector who often get a raw deal can now hope for old age pension, health insurance and other benefits, thanks to a newly passed act of parliament, says the reputed NGO SEWA which had been demanding it for years.

Despite slowdown, Gujarat is still on investors’ radar: Modi

AHMEDABAD - Despite the global economic slowdown, Gujarat is still on ‘investors’ radar’ and has the potential to take the maximum advantage of the economic situation, Chief Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday.

Consumers in Gujarat get toll free number for complaints

AHMEDABAD - With Dec 24 being celebrated as National Consumer Day, Gujarat will get a toll free number, 1800 233 0222, to help consumers get free advice on all consumer-related issues.