Uttarayan pics - Kite flying Jamnagar

Despite not so good wind conditions in the morning, Jamnagari were in full spirit to enjoy Makar Sankranti, later in the afternoon, wind was in full swing and everyone enjoyed the kite festival for couple of hours. See pics, read more on http://halar.org/post/2012/01/16/Kite-festival-Uttarayan-in-Jamnagar.aspx

Updated : Global Oswal Meet Jamnagar

[UPDATE]  : Video of CM Modi Addressing Oswal Meet,

Jamnagar is hosting Global Oswal Meet to consolidate global Oswal Mahajan for a common cause, spokesman for the program conveyed that more then 3000 NRI are participating in this meet, there will be around 15000 strong participant in this meet, around 7000 alumni of Oswal community will also take part.


There will be discussion of framework to assist Mahajans across globe, there will be a discussion on creating a world class heart hospital in Jamnagar.

Theft incidents grows in Jamnagar

With dropping of temperature, thefts are increasing in Jamnagar and nearby areas.

 

A family in Salaya reported loot of 3.5L from their home, this is when the family was sleeping. A goldsmith in Ranjit Nagar area also reported loot of around 1L from their gold showroom.

 

Citizens are expecting more night combing and some steps to curb the rising thefts.

Shoe Hurled at Judge by Drug Trafficker

A drug peddler, arrested in 2009 was given 10 year imprisonment in Jamnagar court yesterday, in return he hurled a sandal at the additional sessions judge in the court.

He later apologised in writing for his misbehaviour and the judge forgave him.

Jamnagar - RIL under maintenance in Feb.

Jamnagar Reliance Petroleum Complex will go under a planned maintenance for 3 weeks this February.

This will be a first maintenance after the plant got commissioned in 2008/09. Main component of the refinery, Crude distillation unit will also be under maintenance.

Three other distillation units in Jamnagar Reliance Refinery will be operating at capacity though.

Cold wave sweeps across Jamnagar

Severe cold wave is making life difficult in Jamnagar.

The day now starts late for most of the citizens and people prefer to stay indoors as the cold is intense by late evening. Woollen market is booming with business and "Ghunta" party in the farms are in fool demand.

Yet there is no official statement / clarification from the Govt. on the minimum temperature recorded this season in Jamnagar.

Most of the Jamnagar citizens couldn't enjoy 31st also.

Amusement Park - Jamnagar

New Amusement park will be constructed near Mehul Nagar, read more for details http://halar.org/post/2011/12/30/Amusement-Park-Construction-Started.aspx

35 New Camera For Dwarka Temple

In a bid to increase security, Dwarka temple will have 35 new camera tapping on potential trouble creators, this project is approved with cost and is awaiting nod from Archaeological authority.

There will be a control room upgrade to facilitate the operations too, currently only 5 camera and a small operation control room is used for security. The transmission will be broadcasted live to Jamnagar police chief and Gandhinagar home department, this camera will be used to monitor nearby areas also.

Sadbhavna : 3500 Crore for Jamnagar

CM Narendra Modi explained his Sadbhavna mission is a 'satvic' (pious / non-violent ) answer to anti-Gujarat camps.

CM says this exercise is a silent treatment for those who are defaming Gujarat in last 10 years.

On development, he says that Gujarat and development have become synonymous.

Modi has announced a fresh development package of Rs 3,500 crore for Jamnagar city and the district.

Modi Sadbhavna Update

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will practice one day-long 'sadbhavna fast' in Jamnagar Today, Jamnagar city BJP will stage a 'padyatra' from nearby Dhrol town to Jamnagar city.

RC Faldu, BJP's state unit president will flag off this Padyatra.

Security has been tightened in a city, where local congress MP will be sitting in parallel fast in Jamnagar.

This will be CM Modi's his fourth fast in "Sadbhawna series", in Jamnagar.

Next Fast will be in Junagadh on December 22 and in Rajkot on December 26.