Two Terrorist killed and Police captured 2 terrorist as a part of Mock derill organised with CRPF, Police and Local officials.
Dwarka Temple localites and Dwarka town residents were shocked to hear about the terror strike, but got relief when found it was a mock drill.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Jamnagar Police To get a RFID Tag
Jamnagar Police To get a RFID Tag
Continuing a major ID card generation program, Govt is now working on to provide RFID tagged Cards for Jamnagar Police, Policemen in Rajkot rural have already been issued RFID cards.
Additional DGP Sudhir Sinha said that this will be helpfull in improving security, surveillance and management of the police force in Gujarat, Once completed Gujarat will be first state where cops have RFID cards.
Continuing a major ID card generation program, Govt is now working on to provide RFID tagged Cards for Jamnagar Police, Policemen in Rajkot rural have already been issued RFID cards.
Additional DGP Sudhir Sinha said that this will be helpfull in improving security, surveillance and management of the police force in Gujarat, Once completed Gujarat will be first state where cops have RFID cards.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Cyclone Phyan : Gujarat On Alert
Phyan, A Cyclone of Level 3 may hit coasts of West-South Gujarat and Specially Jamnagar by tomorrow, Citizens are adviced to stay alert, Sea-shore activities are reportedly prohibited
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Indonesian Coal major to invest in Jamnagar
If this deal is through, Jamnagar will add one more business feather in its cap.
Bogath a village in Jamnagar may have a 10,000 MW Coal based power plant, Thanks to Modi's efforts.
Indonesia based Salim Group is looking forward to establish its presence in Jamnagar, Modi accepted an invitation to visit Indonesia but had to delay because of his health and fiasco of his Oman visit.
A delegation led by South Governor of Sulawesi province, Indonesia. Invited Modi in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit in January 2009.
Bogath a village in Jamnagar may have a 10,000 MW Coal based power plant, Thanks to Modi's efforts.
Indonesia based Salim Group is looking forward to establish its presence in Jamnagar, Modi accepted an invitation to visit Indonesia but had to delay because of his health and fiasco of his Oman visit.
A delegation led by South Governor of Sulawesi province, Indonesia. Invited Modi in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit in January 2009.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
New Train : Okha - Howrah , 3 Days a Week
Okha - Howrah Train Sanctioned
One more long route train was sanctioned for Jamnagar, This train will run between Okha and Howrah (WB), 3 days a week.
Train route etc are as follows:
Train No: 2905 A
Runs On : Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
Halts at : Jamnagar, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Baroda, Surat, Bhusavad, Nagpur, Rampur .. Howrah
Train No: 2906 A
Runs On : Sunday, Monday, Thursday
Halts at : Rampur, Nagpur, Rajkot, Bhusavad, Surat, Baroda, Ahmedabad, Jamnagar .. Okha
One more long route train was sanctioned for Jamnagar, This train will run between Okha and Howrah (WB), 3 days a week.
Train route etc are as follows:
Train No: 2905 A
Runs On : Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
Halts at : Jamnagar, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Baroda, Surat, Bhusavad, Nagpur, Rampur .. Howrah
Train No: 2906 A
Runs On : Sunday, Monday, Thursday
Halts at : Rampur, Nagpur, Rajkot, Bhusavad, Surat, Baroda, Ahmedabad, Jamnagar .. Okha
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Dwarka: Qualis Rammed , Five killed
Five family members were killed on Sunday night when their car rammed in a standing truck near Dwarka. Vanrajsinh Parmar, a Jamnagar resident hired a Qualis car to take his to Dwarka for pilgrimage.
The Qualis rammed into the truck on Dwarka-Bhatiya highway Driver and five other were killed on the spot, A sumo rammed in this collision as well. Fire brigade had to be called in to seperate the vehicles.
The Qualis rammed into the truck on Dwarka-Bhatiya highway Driver and five other were killed on the spot, A sumo rammed in this collision as well. Fire brigade had to be called in to seperate the vehicles.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
IAF - Jaguar Back from Oman
After a successful fighter level flight exercise between IAF and Oman Air force ended successfully.
The six IAF Jaguars landed safely at Jamnagar after refueling from an IL-78 MKI mid-air refueller.
The exercises was witnessed by Chief of Staff of the Sultan of Oman’s Armed Forces and Indian diplomats. Oman also expressed wish to hold the exercise in India.
The six IAF Jaguars landed safely at Jamnagar after refueling from an IL-78 MKI mid-air refueller.
The exercises was witnessed by Chief of Staff of the Sultan of Oman’s Armed Forces and Indian diplomats. Oman also expressed wish to hold the exercise in India.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Fish Rain Near Jamnagar
Mysterious "Fish rain" is not yet over. Before few days it was Bhanwad, and now its Bantiya village of Junagadh district.
Many Forest officials and Naturalist believed that the fishes must have been dropped by pelicans during migration, Jamnagar Fisheries dept. have ruled out the possibility that fish can get sucked in clouds and then fall as rain, they feel it as "absurd". For those who think it is not possible, check out the BBC Article on Fish Rain
Navagam (Bhanwad) villagers said that they saw about half a kilometer long and as much wide fish-laden clouds about 15 feet above the ground. This looks a bit outrageous though.
In Nawagam, fish fall was seen along with roads and markets and on terraces of several buildings.
Many Forest officials and Naturalist believed that the fishes must have been dropped by pelicans during migration, Jamnagar Fisheries dept. have ruled out the possibility that fish can get sucked in clouds and then fall as rain, they feel it as "absurd". For those who think it is not possible, check out the BBC Article on Fish Rain
Navagam (Bhanwad) villagers said that they saw about half a kilometer long and as much wide fish-laden clouds about 15 feet above the ground. This looks a bit outrageous though.
In Nawagam, fish fall was seen along with roads and markets and on terraces of several buildings.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Earthquake : Mild tremors felt
Mild tremors scalling 4.5 hit Bhuj On wednesday evening.
Tremors were felt in Jamnagar and many rushed out of their homes.
No damage is reported in Saurashtra or Kutch.
Tremors were felt in Jamnagar and many rushed out of their homes.
No damage is reported in Saurashtra or Kutch.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
INS Valsura : Coast Guard jawan died in boxing match
A boxing match turned into a death match at INS Valsura near Jamnagar, A Indian Coast Guard jawan succumbed to injury during a friendly boxing match.
A 24-year old unmarried coast guard jawan identified as P.Anand Pandi was posted at INS Valsura for Coast Guard training.
Pandi was hurt during a boxing competition, he was injured in his stomach. He was immediatly was taken to military hospital and later shifted to G.G.hospital where he died after treatment.
INS Valsura Training Institute is located on Rozi Island.
A 24-year old unmarried coast guard jawan identified as P.Anand Pandi was posted at INS Valsura for Coast Guard training.
Pandi was hurt during a boxing competition, he was injured in his stomach. He was immediatly was taken to military hospital and later shifted to G.G.hospital where he died after treatment.
INS Valsura Training Institute is located on Rozi Island.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Nabbed : Highway Robbers near Khijadiya
Six robbers were caught whuke attempting a highway robbery at Khijadiya bypass near Jamnagar.
The robbers used to stop vehicles on highway and then carry out the robbery. The gang leader gave police the slip and fled away.
It was reveled during interrogation that robbers stole bikes from Rajkot and sold to get some cash. The gang leader also stole mahindra bolero, Tata Indica car from Dwarka
Police recovered items worth Rs 2.5 lakh, including cellphones, cash, a Mahindra Bolero, many sharp-edged weapons.
The robbers used to stop vehicles on highway and then carry out the robbery. The gang leader gave police the slip and fled away.
It was reveled during interrogation that robbers stole bikes from Rajkot and sold to get some cash. The gang leader also stole mahindra bolero, Tata Indica car from Dwarka
Police recovered items worth Rs 2.5 lakh, including cellphones, cash, a Mahindra Bolero, many sharp-edged weapons.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Gynec Doctor - H1N1 Positive
A 25-year-old gynaecologist was tested positive H1N1 virus. Doctor is working in Guru Govindsingh Hospital.
Doctor is a resident doctor / student who has been working in the hospital for two years. She was immediatly transferred to Rajkot for , few fellow doctors and nurses are asked to take precautions.
Doctor is a resident doctor / student who has been working in the hospital for two years. She was immediatly transferred to Rajkot for , few fellow doctors and nurses are asked to take precautions.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
LCA Tested In Jamnagar
Indian Air Force moved one stepped further for the induction of the Light Combat Aircraft. Light Combat Aircraft will be introduced in the Indian Air Force by the end of 2010.
Jamnagar witnessed the five-week trials of a pair of LCA fighters, The LCA successfully demonstrated its ability to tackle targets designated visually by the pilot.
Next Phase will be to test the LCA on-board navigation and computers simulated target attacks.
National Flight Test Centre , DRDO conducted these five-week trials.
Jamnagar witnessed the five-week trials of a pair of LCA fighters, The LCA successfully demonstrated its ability to tackle targets designated visually by the pilot.
Next Phase will be to test the LCA on-board navigation and computers simulated target attacks.
National Flight Test Centre , DRDO conducted these five-week trials.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Ravindra Jadeja In Indian ODI Cricket team
Ravindra Jadeja is selected in the Indian ODI Cricket team
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Reliance Refinery Capacity to Increase
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is planning to increase the capacity of Jamnagar refining facility, Jamnagar Refinery will have its production raised by onether quarter and it will total to 720,000 barrels a day (bpd). Post its commissioning in december, Jamnagar Reliance Refinery Unit 1 boasts capacity of 650,000 bpd.
It is interesting that RIL Refinery is operating at capacity 12% higher then the official output capacity, once the new setup will get commissioned (in about a year) the total output of the refinery will be amongst world largest refinery in terms of output capacity. Total refining capacity of this complex will become 1,380,000 bpd.
Although these are vibes for shareholders, petro analysts are very cautious, the refinery produce market is alrady over supplied and this expansion seems only a trick to not to pay heavy taxes to Indian Governement. When questioned RIL declined to comment on this issue.
Jamnagar Refinery Complex is already the world's largest refining hub.
It is interesting that RIL Refinery is operating at capacity 12% higher then the official output capacity, once the new setup will get commissioned (in about a year) the total output of the refinery will be amongst world largest refinery in terms of output capacity. Total refining capacity of this complex will become 1,380,000 bpd.
Although these are vibes for shareholders, petro analysts are very cautious, the refinery produce market is alrady over supplied and this expansion seems only a trick to not to pay heavy taxes to Indian Governement. When questioned RIL declined to comment on this issue.
Jamnagar Refinery Complex is already the world's largest refining hub.
B.Sc. in Yoga by Jamnagar Ayurved University
Jamnagar's Ayruveda university has started B.Sc in Yoga course from current academic year, currently this course has 50 seats out of which 10 are NRI seats, fees are nominal (.Rs.30,000. / 700$) for three year course.
This course is also recognized by the India's College Education committee UGC.
Gujarat Ayurveda University also started new diploma and degree pharmacy courses from current acedemic year.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Jamnagar : Dolphin Population Rising
A recent research paper on Gulf Of Kutch Dolphins brings cheer to nature lovers in Jamnagar , Gujarat.
The research paper reveals that the population of dolphins in the Gulf of Kutch is increasing. HS Singh, conservator of marine national park also said that many dolphins can be seen near Jamnagar Marine National Park as well. It is widely known that Gujarat Fisherman's do free dolphins if they caught in their nets. A Marine National Park official hinted at creation of a jetty near Poshitra. this small boat will take tourists to have a closer look at the dolphins.
Singh identified few dolphins like common dolphins, bottle-nosed dolphins and Pacific hump-back dolphins near Jamnagar.
The research paper reveals that the population of dolphins in the Gulf of Kutch is increasing. HS Singh, conservator of marine national park also said that many dolphins can be seen near Jamnagar Marine National Park as well. It is widely known that Gujarat Fisherman's do free dolphins if they caught in their nets. A Marine National Park official hinted at creation of a jetty near Poshitra. this small boat will take tourists to have a closer look at the dolphins.
Singh identified few dolphins like common dolphins, bottle-nosed dolphins and Pacific hump-back dolphins near Jamnagar.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
RIL Issues Bonus Share - Dividend
RIL on Wednesday announced its plans to issue one bonus share bonus share for each share held. Profit from Jamnagar's Refinery has helped RIL take the decision and boosted sentiments of RIL Sharehoders. Addition to the bonus A dividend of 13 rupees is also announced.
RIL's consolidated net profit stand at 152.96 billion rupees for the year ended March 31, 2009. The number also includes figures from Reliance Petroleum Ltd.
RIL's consolidated net profit stand at 152.96 billion rupees for the year ended March 31, 2009. The number also includes figures from Reliance Petroleum Ltd.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Speeding Truck Killed Four women
A speeding truck on Khambhalia road killed four women on the spot and injured around 10 people.
All victims were traveling in a jeep near the city on Tuesday morning, many who saw this accident mentioned that the truck had already collided with an ST bus before this collision..
The accident took place near Naghodi village crossroads, truck coming towards Jamnagar overtook a Dwarka-Rajkot ST bus. and as the driver could not judge , he rammed the bus and collide head-on with the jeep.
Truck driver and cleaner are under police arrest.One of the injured is in a serious condition.
All victims were traveling in a jeep near the city on Tuesday morning, many who saw this accident mentioned that the truck had already collided with an ST bus before this collision..
The accident took place near Naghodi village crossroads, truck coming towards Jamnagar overtook a Dwarka-Rajkot ST bus. and as the driver could not judge , he rammed the bus and collide head-on with the jeep.
Truck driver and cleaner are under police arrest.One of the injured is in a serious condition.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
IAF upgrading Jamnagar Air Base : China / Pakistan Effect
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will upgraded MIG -29 squadrons based at Jamnagar soon, along with IAF, Indian Army will alo add muscle power in Jamnagar area.
IAF is considering to add Sukhoi squadron in Jamnagar, however officials denies the report that Jamnagar will be equipped with Sukhoi-30s
Friday, October 2, 2009
Degree , Diploma Engineering College from RIL
3 years back Mukesh Ambani announced RIL's plans to create a world class university in Gujarat during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit at Ahmedabad.
Working on the same directions, group President of RIL Parimal Nathwani, , announced that RIL will enter in education sector, he made this announcement at inaugural function of Khodiar colony branch of Navanagar cooperative bank in Jamnagar early this week.
Reliance Industries Limited(RIL) is entering in education sector, with a good name in DAICT and Dhirubhai Ambani schools and colleges doing extremely good through out the nation, RIL will start world-class engineering colleges Jamnagar and Vadodara.
RIL has sound presence in Jamnagar with its world class refinery and IPCL infrastructure in Vadodara, RIL will also start a diploma polytechnic college in Dwarka (Jamnagar).
Working on the same directions, group President of RIL Parimal Nathwani, , announced that RIL will enter in education sector, he made this announcement at inaugural function of Khodiar colony branch of Navanagar cooperative bank in Jamnagar early this week.
Reliance Industries Limited(RIL) is entering in education sector, with a good name in DAICT and Dhirubhai Ambani schools and colleges doing extremely good through out the nation, RIL will start world-class engineering colleges Jamnagar and Vadodara.
RIL has sound presence in Jamnagar with its world class refinery and IPCL infrastructure in Vadodara, RIL will also start a diploma polytechnic college in Dwarka (Jamnagar).
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
President Pratibha Patil - Visiting Dwarka
President Pratibha Patil's is visiting Dwarka and nearby places starting October 2.
Jamnagar Authorities are doing everything it takes to make this event success, a temporary helipad is also planned near the Dwarka temple.
13 rooms of Dwarka circuit house have new air-conditioners, Indian Army, Navy and Airforce Cheifs will welcome her on her arrival.
President Pratibha Patil's will visit all the temples of Dwarka and after lunch, she will leave for Sasan Gir for a Lion Safari.
Police staff of around 1000 personnel are deployed in Dwarka, including Range IG police, SP's, DySPs etc.
Jamnagar Authorities are doing everything it takes to make this event success, a temporary helipad is also planned near the Dwarka temple.
13 rooms of Dwarka circuit house have new air-conditioners, Indian Army, Navy and Airforce Cheifs will welcome her on her arrival.
President Pratibha Patil's will visit all the temples of Dwarka and after lunch, she will leave for Sasan Gir for a Lion Safari.
Police staff of around 1000 personnel are deployed in Dwarka, including Range IG police, SP's, DySPs etc.
Dwarka - Oceanarium to be build soon
Gujarat Ecology Commission (GEC) is planning to build a marine oceanarium in Dwarka, GEC has already sent a proposal to the Union ministry of environment and forests.
GEC Director says that although Gujarat has highest coastline in India of 1600 Km, Gujarati's are now aware about the underwater life forms.
Near Jamnagar, you can visit many small island and see wide range of sea creatures like whale sharks, sea turtles, birds, dolphins etc. There is also need to increase awareness about coral and why coral reef's are important. World wide coral reef's are under danger due to rapid industrialisation, pressure of human expansion and pollution.
Dwarka was choosen for this project as it is fetching maximum no. of tourists due to its name as renowned pilgrimage place.
GEC Director says that although Gujarat has highest coastline in India of 1600 Km, Gujarati's are now aware about the underwater life forms.
Near Jamnagar, you can visit many small island and see wide range of sea creatures like whale sharks, sea turtles, birds, dolphins etc. There is also need to increase awareness about coral and why coral reef's are important. World wide coral reef's are under danger due to rapid industrialisation, pressure of human expansion and pollution.
Dwarka was choosen for this project as it is fetching maximum no. of tourists due to its name as renowned pilgrimage place.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Navaratri Heritage theme - Summair Sports Club Jamnagar
Jamnagar Summair Sports Club is celebrating Navaratri with a beautiful heritage theme.
All parts of the Jamnagar Summair Sports Club are decorated with a heritage touch, entrance of the Jamnagar Summair Sports Club resembles Khambhaliya Gate, dancing arena has majestic structures like the Pratap Vilas Palace entrance gates and the seating arrangements are royal as well.
Stage background has superb decorations like Jamnagar Darbargadh. Photographer Sameer Shah took pics of this places and those images were used to reconstruct the complete royal grandeur.
Jamnagar Summair Sports Club has been organizing the festival for the last 28 years.
All parts of the Jamnagar Summair Sports Club are decorated with a heritage touch, entrance of the Jamnagar Summair Sports Club resembles Khambhaliya Gate, dancing arena has majestic structures like the Pratap Vilas Palace entrance gates and the seating arrangements are royal as well.
Stage background has superb decorations like Jamnagar Darbargadh. Photographer Sameer Shah took pics of this places and those images were used to reconstruct the complete royal grandeur.
Jamnagar Summair Sports Club has been organizing the festival for the last 28 years.
First Suspected Swine Flu Death
There are prelimenary report of a suspected swine flu death in Jamnagar. A young tailor, Bhavesh Kanjaria, died on Thursday night at GG Hospital.
Victim was hospitalised as he camplained of chest pain, cough and fever. He was diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs.
Later doctors found H1N1 traces and was shifted to an isolation ward in the hospital.
Although this case is yet to be confirmed as Swine flu positive, if at all it is, this will be first death in the city by Swine Flue.
Victim was hospitalised as he camplained of chest pain, cough and fever. He was diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs.
Later doctors found H1N1 traces and was shifted to an isolation ward in the hospital.
Although this case is yet to be confirmed as Swine flu positive, if at all it is, this will be first death in the city by Swine Flue.
Friday, September 25, 2009
INS BEDI - Decommissioned In Mumbai
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Bedi, the third ship of the 19 Mine Counter Measure Squadron was de-commissioned on Tuesday at the Naval dockyard Mumbai..
For Jamnagar , the name bears a pride as INS Bedi derives her name from the port of Bedi. INS Bedi was acquired from the Soviet Union.
INS Bedi is a fearless ship and her motto was ‘Lead to Protect’
She was a marvel in clearing mines before the giant ships like INS Virat can make way.
Rear admiral Sunil Lanba, OC Maharashtra and Gujarat Area (FOMAG), was the chief guest at the ceremony and presided over the de-commissioning ceremony.
INS Bedi is a fearless ship and her motto was ‘Lead to Protect’
She was a marvel in clearing mines before the giant ships like INS Virat can make way.
Rear admiral Sunil Lanba, OC Maharashtra and Gujarat Area (FOMAG), was the chief guest at the ceremony and presided over the de-commissioning ceremony.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Medical College Ragging Case - One Arrest
A medical student from Ahmedabad complained of Ragging in Jamnagar Medical college.
The incident took place in the PG medical (orthopedic) department of the M P Shah medical college in Jamnagar, later one out of the four victims filed a police complaint and bought the matter to surface, here both the accused and the victim are from Ahmedabad.
Out of four, three of the victims managed to transfer to Rajkot medical college, but the the fourth student, continued to be subjected to target, he said that the accused were snatching his money, bike and would beat him often.
Prime accused of the case, Dr. Hiren Patel is now rusticated from college for 2 years.
The incident took place in the PG medical (orthopedic) department of the M P Shah medical college in Jamnagar, later one out of the four victims filed a police complaint and bought the matter to surface, here both the accused and the victim are from Ahmedabad.
Out of four, three of the victims managed to transfer to Rajkot medical college, but the the fourth student, continued to be subjected to target, he said that the accused were snatching his money, bike and would beat him often.
Prime accused of the case, Dr. Hiren Patel is now rusticated from college for 2 years.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Jobs In Jamnagar - New Poll Announced
Just announced a new Poll on Jamnagar News : "Jobs In Jamnagar"
Pulses worth 34 lakh seized
Tackling the black marketeers in saurashtra, On Sunday, Jamnagar civil supplies department captured pulses worth Rs 33.75 lakh.
Jamnagar Civil supplies department captured the pulses near Sanjay Nagar area, located in outskirts of the Jamnagar. Civil Supply Inspectors revealed that around 91,000 kg of tuver / chana dal were recovered during the raid.
Owner of the Krishna Industry are taken in police custody. It was known that large discrepancy in the storage accounts of the firm was reason behind suspecian adn the raid.
Total pusle cost is around 34 lakh.
Jamnagar Civil supplies department captured the pulses near Sanjay Nagar area, located in outskirts of the Jamnagar. Civil Supply Inspectors revealed that around 91,000 kg of tuver / chana dal were recovered during the raid.
Owner of the Krishna Industry are taken in police custody. It was known that large discrepancy in the storage accounts of the firm was reason behind suspecian adn the raid.
Total pusle cost is around 34 lakh.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
19 Year Old Girl Shot herself
A 19 year old Rajput Girl killed herself using licensed revolver of her father.
The incident happened at the girls home in Patel Colony on Friday night. Police explained that Pujaba Jadeja was upset after a heated argument with family over some trivial issue, she took out her father Pravinsinh Jadeja's revolver and shot herself in the stomach. She was rushed to hospital where she was declared dead. Her father runs a hotel on the highway the revolver was licensed for protection..
The incident happened at the girls home in Patel Colony on Friday night. Police explained that Pujaba Jadeja was upset after a heated argument with family over some trivial issue, she took out her father Pravinsinh Jadeja's revolver and shot herself in the stomach. She was rushed to hospital where she was declared dead. Her father runs a hotel on the highway the revolver was licensed for protection..
Monday, September 7, 2009
Jamnagar - Earthquake
A 3.9 on Richter earthquake jolted Kutch / Jamnagar on Saturday afternoon. No damage to property or person has been reported Yet. The quake was recorded at 12.10pm IST on Saturday. Seismologist explained the epicentre as 12km north-east of Dudhai village in Anjar taluka of Kutch district.
The tremors were felt with high intensity in Jamnagar, Jamnagar citizens experienced the sudden tremor, quake was also felt in Khambhaliya and Jodiya.
The tremors were felt with high intensity in Jamnagar, Jamnagar citizens experienced the sudden tremor, quake was also felt in Khambhaliya and Jodiya.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
3.36 Crore withdrawal scam
Rajkot police had filed a complaint against a Jamnagar based businessman has on account of money laundering.
Chetan Parekh, who runs investment from Mochi market Riddhi siddhi withdrew Rs 3 crore from his Bank of Baroda account, the money was deposited in his account by mistake.
IPC 403 FRI was filed on Thursday ,following the withdrawal of entire amount by Parekh.
BOB , by mistake deposited whooping 3.36 crore in Parekh's account on Saturday from UTI Bank by mistake. The entire amount was withdrawn Parekh Tuesday.
Investigation revealed that the Parekh took branch manager in confidence before he withdrawn the money. Parekh told the manager that he recived this payment from an overseas client and he intend to use this for buying a property. manager suggested Parekh to open a bank account on the name of the client which he promptly rejected.
Once BOB came to know of the issue and called Parekh, he put it as a wrong number and siphoned off the cash to many accounts.
Chetan Parekh, who runs investment from Mochi market Riddhi siddhi withdrew Rs 3 crore from his Bank of Baroda account, the money was deposited in his account by mistake.
IPC 403 FRI was filed on Thursday ,following the withdrawal of entire amount by Parekh.
BOB , by mistake deposited whooping 3.36 crore in Parekh's account on Saturday from UTI Bank by mistake. The entire amount was withdrawn Parekh Tuesday.
Investigation revealed that the Parekh took branch manager in confidence before he withdrawn the money. Parekh told the manager that he recived this payment from an overseas client and he intend to use this for buying a property. manager suggested Parekh to open a bank account on the name of the client which he promptly rejected.
Once BOB came to know of the issue and called Parekh, he put it as a wrong number and siphoned off the cash to many accounts.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Gang Rape Case - Twist in the tale
Ahmedabad and Jamnagar Police are circulating their focus on a call made to the city police control room on August 13. The call pertains to the gang rape of a Jamnagar girl.
On August 13, Ahmedabad police control received a call from a woman who said that her daughter was kidnapped and had been gangraped. Police rushed to the house, the woman told the cops her 17-year-old daughter had managed to escape was coming back to Ahmedabad by train. Police also found that the woman has remarried and her daughter stays with her first husband in Jamnagar, few days later when police contacted her she said her daughter had returned to Jamnagar and the matter is resolved. On august 25 the same woman again approached the LCB and narrated a similar story.
After the intervention from a Senior Ahmedabad Police Officer the girl was released from Mumbai and was sent to Ahmedabad. In Ahmedabad victim told the police that she had been gang raped thrice in Jamnagar, Rajkot and Mumbai by seven youths.
Ahmedabad & Jamnagar Police are not sure why the girl's mother called for help on August 13 and never filed any complaint.
Police is looking in the matter.
On August 13, Ahmedabad police control received a call from a woman who said that her daughter was kidnapped and had been gangraped. Police rushed to the house, the woman told the cops her 17-year-old daughter had managed to escape was coming back to Ahmedabad by train. Police also found that the woman has remarried and her daughter stays with her first husband in Jamnagar, few days later when police contacted her she said her daughter had returned to Jamnagar and the matter is resolved. On august 25 the same woman again approached the LCB and narrated a similar story.
After the intervention from a Senior Ahmedabad Police Officer the girl was released from Mumbai and was sent to Ahmedabad. In Ahmedabad victim told the police that she had been gang raped thrice in Jamnagar, Rajkot and Mumbai by seven youths.
Ahmedabad & Jamnagar Police are not sure why the girl's mother called for help on August 13 and never filed any complaint.
Police is looking in the matter.
Tremors felt near Vijarakhi
Very mild earthquake measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale was felt near Vijarakhi village on Monday morning.
Seismology Department official explained that the epicentre of the earthquake was 15 km south-east of Jamnagar town near Vijarakhi village, the tremor was felt around 8:19 am and lasted a few seconds.
It is widely known that post rainy season, Vijarakhi village which is adjecent to Vijarakhi dam felt this kind of tremors.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Extra marital relationship claimed two lives
The body of a six-year-old girl was found floating in an abandoned well near the Sikka town. Incidentally, the abductor was a biological father of the girl and he killed himself, fearing the police action.
The incident was the result of an affair between the victim's mother Hira and a youth Jayesh Bhambhi. Hira already complained and Police registered a case of abduction. The body was identified as Sheetal. later after the police interrogation Hira also zoomed into the list and then she confessed of having had an extramarital affair with Jayesh Bhambhi, he was the father of the Sheetal.
When Hira's husband used to torture her for this relationship and the child, Bhambhi kidnapped Sheetal and killed her by drowning in the well.
In a dramatic turn to events, police raided Bhambhi's place, Bhambhi told police that he would come from the rear door, instead he ran towards a GCC company and jumped before a speeding truck and died on the spot.
The incident was the result of an affair between the victim's mother Hira and a youth Jayesh Bhambhi. Hira already complained and Police registered a case of abduction. The body was identified as Sheetal. later after the police interrogation Hira also zoomed into the list and then she confessed of having had an extramarital affair with Jayesh Bhambhi, he was the father of the Sheetal.
When Hira's husband used to torture her for this relationship and the child, Bhambhi kidnapped Sheetal and killed her by drowning in the well.
In a dramatic turn to events, police raided Bhambhi's place, Bhambhi told police that he would come from the rear door, instead he ran towards a GCC company and jumped before a speeding truck and died on the spot.
Jamnagar Girl Gang Raped
In what could have been most brutal crime case, a 17-year-old Jamnagar girl was gangraped repeatedly by seven persons.
The girl was gang raped in Jamnagar, Rajkot and then in Mumbai for six days. A complaint was lodged with Ahmedabad crime branch, later the complaint was transferred to Jamnagar city B-division police station.
Six of the accused were already arrested by Sunday evening. Police is looking to arrest the seventh person.
The victim, a class IX student lives with her father in Jamnagar, who is a practicing doctor. She left from Jamnagar to meet her mother, a divorcee in Ahmedabad and was waiting for a bus at a local travels there.
One of the accused, Mehul Raval approached her and offered a ride till Ahmedabad in his car, instead of Ahmedabad he took her to a house in Jain housing society and he along with his five friends gangraped the victim, later she was taken to Rajkot and raped there again by these men.
As per complaint the victim was raped repeatedly from August 21 to August 26.
Strangely, Raval convinced her that he would marry her and took her to Mumbai by air. In Mumbai, she was again raped by Raval and a seventh person from Mumbai. The girl managed to escape from there and reached Ahmedabad. She narrated the whole incident to her mother and then took help of a relative to approach the crime branch.
Jamnagar police have arrested Mehul Raval, Nishant Punjabi, Dharmesh Patel, Viral Jethwa, Ajaysinh Jethwa, Kailash Khatri, the seventh person Michael, who lives in Mumbai is on the run.
The girl was gang raped in Jamnagar, Rajkot and then in Mumbai for six days. A complaint was lodged with Ahmedabad crime branch, later the complaint was transferred to Jamnagar city B-division police station.
Six of the accused were already arrested by Sunday evening. Police is looking to arrest the seventh person.
The victim, a class IX student lives with her father in Jamnagar, who is a practicing doctor. She left from Jamnagar to meet her mother, a divorcee in Ahmedabad and was waiting for a bus at a local travels there.
One of the accused, Mehul Raval approached her and offered a ride till Ahmedabad in his car, instead of Ahmedabad he took her to a house in Jain housing society and he along with his five friends gangraped the victim, later she was taken to Rajkot and raped there again by these men.
As per complaint the victim was raped repeatedly from August 21 to August 26.
Strangely, Raval convinced her that he would marry her and took her to Mumbai by air. In Mumbai, she was again raped by Raval and a seventh person from Mumbai. The girl managed to escape from there and reached Ahmedabad. She narrated the whole incident to her mother and then took help of a relative to approach the crime branch.
Jamnagar police have arrested Mehul Raval, Nishant Punjabi, Dharmesh Patel, Viral Jethwa, Ajaysinh Jethwa, Kailash Khatri, the seventh person Michael, who lives in Mumbai is on the run.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Modak Competition: Ladu eating in Jamnagar
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.
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.
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.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
60 KG used bullet shells found
Three bags containing used bullet shells, weighing over 60 kg were found by some villagers of Dodiya vilage.
Police saied that samples were sent to forensic lab for testing. There are many metal scrap dealers in Jamnagar and the bags may be of some such dealers.
It is to note that Indian defence has huge presence in Jamnagar area and such incidents are frequent, some also notice the foul play that could have happened and these shells could cross borders.
Thes bags were lying on the outskirts of Dodiya village, about 25 km from Jamnagar.
Police saied that samples were sent to forensic lab for testing. There are many metal scrap dealers in Jamnagar and the bags may be of some such dealers.
It is to note that Indian defence has huge presence in Jamnagar area and such incidents are frequent, some also notice the foul play that could have happened and these shells could cross borders.
Thes bags were lying on the outskirts of Dodiya village, about 25 km from Jamnagar.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Hall of Shame for JMC
JMC recently decided to increase the city limits to 101 KM from existing 68 KM, JMC thought of adding few nearby small villages around Jamnagar to increase the area , ofcourse this is backed by lobby of builders who wanted to grab lucrative land and get costly benefits from it..
However JMC hit a little snag when around 6,000 villagers gathered near Lal Bunglow to oppose the move.
Sarpanch's from villages like Dhuvav, Vibhapar, nawa-Nagna, Juna-Nagna, Khimaliya, Theba, Dared, Khimrana, Khijadiya, KanSumra, Naghedi, Morkanda, Dhinchda, hapa, Gordhanpar and chela came together and submitted letter to RDC.
However JMC hit a little snag when around 6,000 villagers gathered near Lal Bunglow to oppose the move.
Sarpanch's from villages like Dhuvav, Vibhapar, nawa-Nagna, Juna-Nagna, Khimaliya, Theba, Dared, Khimrana, Khijadiya, KanSumra, Naghedi, Morkanda, Dhinchda, hapa, Gordhanpar and chela came together and submitted letter to RDC.
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