Lakhota Lake - Soon without birds

Excess junk food feeding of Lakhota birds by ignorant citizens may force us to visit Lakhota without birds,
read more on http://halar.org/post/2012/01/25/Lakhota-Lake-Birding-Jamnagar.aspx

Unseasonal drizzle in Jamnagar

Unseasonal rain or drizzle dropped the temperature further in the city,

 

Sunday was one of the coldest day of the season, with snowy winds and light drizzle in the evening.

 

INS Dwarka and Okha Marine Police - Security Training

A training camp was organised by Okha marine police and INS Dwarka, cadets were given training on using air inflated emergency boat.

Gujarat coast is biggest in India, spanning 1600 KM and coast guard and Navy has strong presence considering proximity to specific countries, Jamnagar has biggest coast line of 335 KM in Gujarat, this places Jamnagar in demand of high security.

First time, Coastal DIG, INS Dwarka, INS Pralay and STS all are participating in this training exercise, INS Pralay is currently docking at Okha port.

Cold winds freezes Jamnagar

Cold winds in Jamnagar made a curfew like situation in past 2 days, minimum temperature dropped 2 degree more to retain 8-9 degree in early morning / night.
Wind and dense fog reduced visibility and reduced traffic in night and in morning times,

In past few days, snowfall in Kashmir and north India is resulting to severe cold in Jamnagar. Met says the environment will be same and more cold may be experienced in few days.

Foreign Job Scandal - One more arrested

One more convict was arrested in Jamnagar district following a complaint by more then 6 person, they all were promised a job in Singapore and were duped 6Lakh in total.

Accused promised a job and accommodation in Singapore, they were handed over a ticket and visa. In few hours though, accused cancelled the visa and tickets.

FIR was lodged from Dwarka police station, and the enquiry was stretched to Mumbai.

Further investigation is going from Dwarka Police.

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.