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Train tragedy in Surat kills 16
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Atleast 16 people including women and children were killed in Surat when a train run over them in Udhna in Surat district of Gujarat on Thursday night. The victims mostly labourers included 2 women and 2 childern whose bodies were found near to the track. A driver of another train is said to have informed the railway authorities on the incident. The tragedy could have occured while the people were walking on the railway track. Inquiry is on and still to disclose on the details of the accident.
--MP
BHEL bags Rs 10.75 bn power proj in Gujarat
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
New Delhi based leading power supplier Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has won the Rs 10.75 billion worth power plant project in Gujarat. Gujarat State Energy Generation Ltd has placed the engineering, procurement and construction order for the gas turbine-based combined cycle power plant to be installed at Hazira in Gujarat, says BHEL. The project is expected to be completed in 27 months. BHEL in the recent past also won an 8.66 billion rupee order from Reliance Industries Ltd. for a 345-megawatt project at Maharastra. --MP
Sohrabuddin case: SC notice to govt
Monday, February 25, 2008
The Supreme Court today had sent notice to the Gujarat government in connection with the bail plea of two senior suspended police officials who were allegedly involved with the fake encounter of Sohrabuddin Sheikh case. The bail requests of the officers was taken up by the apex court and a notice was sent to Narendra Modi headed Gujarat Government. The two police officials were accused in the controversial Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake police encounter on March 24. --MP
Probe into MSU campus security issues
Friday, February 22, 2008
Security has been heightened at the MS University campus in Baroda following the release of a CD that showed students engaged in illicit sexual activities in the the security campus. This has raised concerns among students and others on the security arrangement in the campus. The controversial CD was released by the former MSU Senate member and Baroda Bar Association (BBA) president on Thursday. This even cased a stir in the campus with large number of students agitating over the issue and demanding an explanantion from the authorities who stressed on the issue of lapsed security in the college campus. This prompted the MSU Vice-Chancellor to order for a probe into the incident over the security concerns on the campus.
--MP
Amity Usty campus in Ahmedabad
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
One of the top ranked private universities of India, Amity University is looking out to expand its educational campus to other States including Gujurat. The university which offers a wide variety of educational programmes on various streams has over 20 campuses in the country. The University is presently on the lookout for infrstructure facilities for its new campus in Gujarat. " Ahmedabad is a big centre for education. Having established our first campus here with two programmes, we will be looking to establish a full-fledged campus offering engineering, biotechnology, communication and other courses here," said Amity Foundation President. --MP
Patan issue: A S Gill to head NHRC probe
Monday, February 11, 2008
Over the recent issue of gang rape of a girl student in Patan town, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded reply from the Gujarat government. The commission has issued notice to the govt seeking reply from the state chief secretary and director general of police to respond on the matter within 4 weeks. The commission has also appointed Rajasthan DGP A S Gill to lead the investigation team to probe into the incident. "Gill, a 1972 batch IPS officer will join us soon as the Centre issues orders for his relieving from his post in Rajasthan," said NHRC chairperson. --MP
Patan town observes Bandh in protest
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Protesting to the issue of gang rape of a girl student in Patan town of Gujarat, Patan town observed complete shutdown. The State Government has ordered a magisterial probe over the incident of gang rape of a girl student who was repeatedly harassed by her own 6 teachers. Chief Minister Narendra Modi condemned the incident as the most "shameful act" and promised to take all necessary steps for the safey of the girl students. A team from the National Commission for Women also visited the victim and has demanded for stern action against the culprits. --MP
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