On Ganesh Chaturthi, Jamnagar Brahma Social Group organized a modak (Ladu) eating competition. Competition had seventy-two competitors, with 11 women and 11 boys below 12 years of age.
Organizer & secretary of the Jamnagar Brahma Social Group, Anand Dave said that these type of contests are rarely held in the state. Each particpiant were given 30 minutes time, simple rule was that the one who eats the most amount of ladoos, wins. This time Dal was also served for change of taste. each laddu wighed 75 gm. and was made of dry fruits and ghee, apart from wheat flour. The contest was held at Sankrit Pathshala of the Jamnagar city.
Vinu Mistry was winner after eating 13 Modaks. Second placed was secured by Aniruddha Rathod and Jagdish Bhatt with 12 Modaks each, third rank was taken by Manish Vijani with 11 modaks.
Mistry, Winner said that he normaly ate 15-16 modaks along with other food. as here it was just Dal so the number came down to 13.
Sneha Dave won in the Woman's category, she had 6 Modaks where as children's category was won by 10-year-old Hardik Khira, who ate 8 Modaks.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Swine Flu - G G Hospital Doctors tested negative
After a radiologist in Ahmedabad's Civil Hospital was tested positive for swine flu, medical fraternity called forth 30 doctors
and paramedics staff from across the state for a thorough check-up.
Few doctors from Jamnagar's G G Hospital were also summoned and their throat swabs were tested.
and paramedics staff from across the state for a thorough check-up.
Few doctors from Jamnagar's G G Hospital were also summoned and their throat swabs were tested.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Train Rammed into Trackor : 4 Dead
Atleast four persons were killed when a train rammed into a tractor at an unmanned level crossing in the Dwarka taluka near okha.
Okha-Bhavnagar train rammed into a tractor, carrying four persons, at an unmanned crossing between Dwarka and Okha railway station
All the four persons on the tractor died on the spot.
Okha-Bhavnagar train rammed into a tractor, carrying four persons, at an unmanned crossing between Dwarka and Okha railway station
All the four persons on the tractor died on the spot.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Swine Flue - First Case In Jamnagar
There are 3 suspected cases from Jamnagar where results are awaited.
In the last 2 days, there are five suspected cases reported at the G G Hospital in Jamnagar.
G G Hospital authorities said that two cases has negative results, in other three cases, the reports are still awaited.
The first confirmed case of swine flu in Saurashtra is reported from Bhavnagar.
Update: Jamnagar G G Hospital confirmed its first Swine Flu case, the patient is a student of Mumbai Arts Theater Group and flew to Jamnagar from Mumbai 2 days back.
In the last 2 days, there are five suspected cases reported at the G G Hospital in Jamnagar.
G G Hospital authorities said that two cases has negative results, in other three cases, the reports are still awaited.
The first confirmed case of swine flu in Saurashtra is reported from Bhavnagar.
Update: Jamnagar G G Hospital confirmed its first Swine Flu case, the patient is a student of Mumbai Arts Theater Group and flew to Jamnagar from Mumbai 2 days back.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Lakhota: Dutch Engineer Saved life
In a bizarre incident, a lady was saved by a dutchman passing by lakhota yesterday morning.
Young woman named Harsha jumped in lakhota due to unknown reasons, Reliance Engineer and a Dutch citizen who happened to pass by jumped in Lakhota lake and saved the girl.
Young woman named Harsha jumped in lakhota due to unknown reasons, Reliance Engineer and a Dutch citizen who happened to pass by jumped in Lakhota lake and saved the girl.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Doctor Couple Drowned in Sasoi Dam
A day Picnic turned into fatal tragedy for a doctor couple here.
The couple and few doctors friends of G G Hospital were on a picnic at the dam on river Sarsoi, while taking a dip, Bindu (35), wife of Dhananjay Kumar (41), the Chief Medical Officer at G G government hospital here, lost balance and was swept away in deep waters.
Dhananjay tried to save his wife but he too got drowned, Their bodies were fished out by the fire department divers in the evening.
The couple and few doctors friends of G G Hospital were on a picnic at the dam on river Sarsoi, while taking a dip, Bindu (35), wife of Dhananjay Kumar (41), the Chief Medical Officer at G G government hospital here, lost balance and was swept away in deep waters.
Dhananjay tried to save his wife but he too got drowned, Their bodies were fished out by the fire department divers in the evening.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Fake Note racket busted by Shopkeepers
A Shopkeepers' awareness helped unearth giant fake currency racket in Jamnagar. A racket with Pakistani connection was unearthed few days ago.
Shopkeepers will help local police by installing of machines to identify fake notes and hire employees that can check the authenticity of notes coming to their counters. Once found they can inform police , in effect, the shopkeepers will now call the police, rather than the customer the next time they come across a fake note.
The 800-member association has now asked all members to prominently display an RBI guideline in their premises as well.
It is well noted that recent 1000 rs fake notes can not be be detected by machines, it can only be detected by bare hands.
Shopkeepers will help local police by installing of machines to identify fake notes and hire employees that can check the authenticity of notes coming to their counters. Once found they can inform police , in effect, the shopkeepers will now call the police, rather than the customer the next time they come across a fake note.
The 800-member association has now asked all members to prominently display an RBI guideline in their premises as well.
It is well noted that recent 1000 rs fake notes can not be be detected by machines, it can only be detected by bare hands.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Rain , Agriculture , Shravan and more
In last 56 hrs Jamnagar recorded around 340mm of rainfall. Local government has alerted the authorities because of water logging caused by incessant rain.
Jamnagar district agriculture department claims that the district has completed 94% of sowing, more rain could wipe-off the plantation.
Along with the rain comes the Shravan month of devotion and celebration. thousands of pilgrims, including those from non-resident Gujarati community, have started flocking to various temples of Saurashtra, Somnath and Dwarka being the main attractions.
Jamnagar district collectorate of Dwarka and management board of Jagat Mandir in Dwarka have begun preparations for the Janmashthami celebrations. Devotees have already started thronging the town to attend the celebrations. In a recently convened meeting attended by Rajya Sabha MP and Dwarkadhish Devasthan Samiti chief Parimal Nathwani and collector VP Patel, preparations for the big day's events were discussed.
Jamnagar district agriculture department claims that the district has completed 94% of sowing, more rain could wipe-off the plantation.
Along with the rain comes the Shravan month of devotion and celebration. thousands of pilgrims, including those from non-resident Gujarati community, have started flocking to various temples of Saurashtra, Somnath and Dwarka being the main attractions.
Jamnagar district collectorate of Dwarka and management board of Jagat Mandir in Dwarka have begun preparations for the Janmashthami celebrations. Devotees have already started thronging the town to attend the celebrations. In a recently convened meeting attended by Rajya Sabha MP and Dwarkadhish Devasthan Samiti chief Parimal Nathwani and collector VP Patel, preparations for the big day's events were discussed.
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