JMC cricket, expenses and tax

Next time when you think about heavy tax in jamnagar municipal corporation. Think of the current inter municipal cricket tournament under going at cricket bunglow in jamnagar.

With estimated expense of 15 lakh, the tournament looked simple. But an insider report obtained by Anjali News clearly shows expennses of 35 lakh.

This expense includes some mind boggling expenses like around 1.25 lakh for cricketers kit, exorbient expenses on fire crackers and around 9 lakh on lighting setup at cricket bunglow.

Only difference in ipl and this tournament is absense of cheer leaders.

Sachana ship breaking yard- workers deathbed

One more explosion at sachana ship breaking yard left one dead and 3 more injured.

This is 4th death in last few months, many are now questioning the safety arrangements at sachana and also reasons for the mysterious blasts that are killing these workers.

In past explosions at alang ship breaking yard revealed that ships with live explosives were bought for ship breaking. Lets hope this is not the case at sachana.
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RIL Jamnagar Let Threat - Security tight

With threat to Reliance refinery from pakistan based militant group LeT, security has been tightened across refinery.

Although more details are awaited, but contractors and visitors confirmed the tightning of security around jamnagar reliance refinary complex

Conch shells found. Illegal

In a shocking news, jamnagar district police recovered some 873 conch shells from oe person. Although the valuation of these shell is not much but just around 17,000, this is a case of illigal trafficing of marine national park property. This was found from a bootlegar wanted for making country liquor.

Most of the conch shell are alive. These conch shell collected from marine national park is sold in haridwar.

The life in the shell is brutally killed by dissolving shells in boiling water

Oil Depot Raid - Groundnut Oil Seized

In a collobarative raid organised by Jamnagar civil supply department, Over stocked groundnut oil worth more then 1 lakh was seized near bedeshwar.

In a similiar raid in Khambhaliya, one more shop was raided and ground nut oil worth half a lakh was seized.

2 Lynched by Mob in Bhanvad

Two notorious thieves were lynched by a mob when they were caught during a theft.

These men were wanted in a dozen case of robbery and loot, they robed a bike from the Morzar village in Bhanvad and went on looting spree in the same town.

Villagers were doing a night watchman duties when they saw around half a dozen man trying to enter the village. The robbers pelted stones to the villagers.

Later when the thieves attacked the mob, the mob thrashed them with sticks and stones, resulting in death of two of the robbers.

Police had booked case against the looters and more investigation is being carried out.

posted from Bloggeroid

Cricket Bungalow - Why Renovated now

Finally Jamnagar’s only cricket ground, Cricket Bungalow is renovated and ready,

read why this promptness in renovation, and what govt. was doing in last few years when the stadium was in dismal condition. Read more on  Jamnagar Cricket Bungalow Renovation Completed

C M MODI innaugarates Atal Bhawan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABxj-1Nwdtk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

C M Modi innaugarates atal bhawan.
New BJP office near janta fatak

posted from Bloggeroid

Asharam Controversy - Poster blackened

Asharam is again in controversy, poster blackened near Dwarka, read more on AshaRam Poster controversy

RIL to start 4G Trials in Refinery

RIL is starting its grand plans of broadband revolution in India, starting with 4G trials in Jamnagar reliance refinery, read more on http://www.halar.org/page/RIL-4G-Plans-India-jamnagar.aspx

AK 47 Fished from Sea

In an alarming incident, one AK 47 was fished from sea near Jamnagar, have terrorist found a new way to smuggle weapons, read more on http://www.halar.org/post/2012/03/27/AK-47-Found-while-Fishing-jamnagar.aspx

Essar Refinery Expansion - Units Commissioned

Essar Oil Ltd had commissioned two additional units of its flagship Vadinar Refinery in Jamnagar , this steps are progression of its Rs 8,300 crore expansion plan..

Stating the details, Essar spokesman explained the additions , one vacuum gas oil hydrotreating unit (VGOHDT) and the Sulphur Recovery Unit (SRU) are commissioned at Jamnagar refinery complex, this will help Essar refinery to be better at Nelson index and increase the refining margin for better profitability.

Essar has also commissioned an effluent treatment plant (ETP) as part of the Phase-I expansion project. Only thing remained to be commissioned is the Coker unit and then the expansion will be completed.
 
With this expansion Essar will achieve 18 MTPA or 3.75 lakh barrels per day capacity. Increased Nelson index will be 11.8 form existing 6.1, new unit will also produce naphtha, kerosene and gas oil (diesel).

Managing director and CEO, Essar Oil, LK Gupta said the Vadinar Refinery, would be among the world's most complex refineries, capable of producing fuels that met the world's most stringent emission norms.

More on Essar Refinery Jamnagar : http://www.halar.org/page/Essar-Refinery-Complex-Jamnagar.aspx

Dusty wind in Jamnagar

Dust winds turned Jamnagar in desert, A sudden weather change triggered in Afghanistan caused a massive sand storm in Jamnagar, see pics and read more at http://www.halar.org/post/2012/03/21/Dusty-Winds-blew-Jamnagar.aspx

Dhoni's Parents, wife visited Dwarka

Indian Cricket Team captain Mahendra singh Dhoni’s parents and wife visited Dwarka yesterday, they also visited Somnath temple.

 

Railway Budget - Whats for Jamnagar

Long wait for Railway budget was over yesterday, Jamnagar did received some goodies along with the fare hike.

Bhanvad railway station is to be developed as an ideal station, an ideal station will have basic amenities, water and adequate security and basic communication options.

A daily train between Dwarka and Somnath will also be started. Okha-Rajkot track will be upgraded to double track to reduce the waiting time.

Additionally, three weekly new trains are added for Jamnagar, Okha-Jaipur, Porbandar-Secundarabad and Hapa-Mudgaon.

Unfortunately no new trains between Jamnagar and Mumbai.

Class Xth Exams Started

Its Exam time in the city,.

Wednesday, on the first day of the std. Xth exams, there was not a single copy case.
First exam of language (Gujarati, English and Sanskrit) was attended by around 25,000 students.

There are around 31 local squads and 2 vigilance squads overlooking the exam surveillance.

Jamnagar News wishes "All the Best" to all the students.

First Indian to build a plane was from Jamnagar!

Well, it may be true, according to Mumbai-based Harshida Desai.

Mumbai-based Harshida Desai is daughter of Mansukhlal Parekh of Jamnagar. She had written recently to Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), for correcting the records and set the name of her father, Mansukhlal Parekh of Jamnagar as pioneer of aviation in India. According to her, Mr. Parkeh build his own plane in 1930.

JRD Tata received a B License for commercial flying, this was India's first commercial flying licence, in 1934. Mansukhlal Parekh also passed the B License test along with JRD Tata. The B licence will allow anyone to fly across India. JRD Tata was 23 then, while Parekh was only 19. This new was also reported in the local news paper of Karachi, 'The Sind Observer', dated January 10, 1934.

About Mr. Parekh, he was born in a family of jewellers in Jamnagar in 1911, though he dropped from school after fourth standard and yet taught himself English to read the American monthly 'Popular Science'. Inspired by Wright brothers, Mr. Parekh decided to built a plane in India, he imported engine and propeller from US and build a small plane, a British pilot was requested to test the plane, the plane did made first sortie at 200 ft. height.

Jam Digvijaysinhji (Jamnagar ruler) was impressed and was sent to flight training in Karachi.

Ms. Desai had submitted all required documents to DGCA, supporting her statement.

Dental Dean - Going finally

Autocratic dean of the dental college, Dr. Anil Bhatt is finally transferred.

Lot of agitation against him was raged in the city, students rebelled against the dean.

One more staffer, HoD Dr. Nayanaben Patel was also transferred to Ahmedabad.

Dwarka Oceanarium Updates

One more news regarding the Dwarka Oceanarium was release to press yesterday.

Since June 2010, Reliance Industries and Govt. of Gujarat has started working on this project on PPP (Public private partnership) bases, this project is developed by Gujarat Ecology commission and Marine National Park.

The project is aimed to create new generation oceanarium with a central tunnel with 360 degree view of ocean life.

Further to this, this facility will have touch pool, 4D theatre, gaming zone, Mall, gift shop and various hotels and concert hall.

Shivratri arrests - Police vs Public

Hindu groups across Jamnagar are in fighting mood, BJP is now openly supporting the groups and various religious communities to fight against police for misusing the arms act in the recent Shivratri Shobha Yatra.

Come Monday and the groups will again hit the streets against the police, earlier police booked 37 persons under the Arms Act for displaying swords during a Maha shivratri procession.

Many local bodies have already submitted representations district Collector and SP, to withdraw or close the case.

Many local leaders agreed that this act of police was unwanted and can stir in a peaceful Jamnagar.

Mysterious blasts rocked Jamnagar

Since Thursday morning, mysterious blasts around Jamnagar are a cause of worry among the citizens.

Those who live in relatively higher floors are experiencing vibrations in the building.

Many citizens have enquired and local disaster management team, local administration etc are working on this.

Air force is also asked if they are contributing in this noise :)

Foreign Job Scandal - Remand for 10 days

Court have approved 10 days remand for the main accused in the foreign job scandal that rocked Dwarka.

Two youth from Dwarka lost 6Lakh, they found out about this duping only a day before their flight to Singapore.

Mumbai agents promised them fair job in Singapore.

One of the accused Gaurang is in police custody, others are absconding

RIL - Unit under planned shutdown

Reliance Industries Ltd's Jamnagar Unit announced the planned shutdown of one of the crude unit at Jamnagar complex.

One of the CDU stream is shut down for planned maintenance since 10th Feb. This unit will undergo inspection and maintenance jobs in Reliance Unit .

Some productivity measures will also be taken during this shutdown, one of the unit will have its distillation catalyst replaced.

The stream will complete its maintenance and resume operations by early march.

Rajat Jayanti Sidsar - Celebration Videos

Videos of celebrations & programs at Rajat Jayanti Mahotsav Umiya Mandir at Sidsar.


http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=sidsar&source=video&cd=3&ved=0CDkQtwIwAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D1fniD8453gI&ei=iHw4T-aUG8aM0QHelbyXAg&usg=AFQjCNGHe_nZX3AuXmyvYnOZUG36QUg-0g


http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=sidsar&source=video&cd=1&ved=0CDMQtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D7K1p01NgHzE&ei=iHw4T-aUG8aM0QHelbyXAg&usg=AFQjCNHD-JO50J1YLMR2UdDm0KGd6GGsdA

Rajat Jayanti Mahotsav - Inaugurated by Modi

Earlier yesterday, Narendra Modi Inaugurated the Rajat Jayanti Mahotsav of Kadava Patel at Sidsar and called upon the Kadva Patels to demolish the evil practice of female foeticide.

He said, "I want to tell a bitter truth to the Kadva Patels. Unjha, which is the seat of their deity Ma Umiya, ranks the lowest in sex ratio in Gujarat. This isn't any natural phenomenon, but result of the evil practice of female foeticide", Modi also talked of plans to sponsor pregnant women and children from poor families in their villages.

Modi also talked about biggest Patel leader ever, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and his contribution in India.

Kadava Patel Rajat Jayanti Mahotsav is featuring many state based on agricultural, industrial, science and educational themes. This facility is equipped with a big disaster management team, this team includes 40 swimmers, as there is a river nearby. Venue boasts of in total 600 chefs and 450 helpers to cook and serve at 15 dinning halls. A helicopter ride to shower petals on Umiya Mandir will cost Rs 5,500 per person.

Kadva Patel is the most economically superior cast in Saurashtra, with a huge NRI presence and locals with lots of land occupation, land prices in Saurashtra are sky rocketing due to new industries and Indian inflation.

Coldest day of the winter - 5.5 Degree

On Thursday mercury further dropped to 5.5 degree in Jamnagar, this was the coldest day in the season.

Farmers are already seeing possible crop loss for the season, Cotton is the most affected crop by this chilling winter.

Met. is predicting cold to persist for next 3-4 days.

Freezing Jamnagar at 6.2 Degree

Jamnagar is going stone cold, snowy wind and western disturbance spreads cold wave further in the district.

While on Tuesday minimum temperature recorded was 15.2 degree, on Wednesday it dropped 9 degree to 6.2 degree.

Wednesday was the coldest day in the season. Decades minimum temperature was recorded 5.4 in 2004.

This is to note that this is second time in this winter when the mercury dropped below 6.5.

Rajat Jayanti Mahotsav Sidsar Update

More news on Rajat Jayanti Mahotsav Sidsar: Chief minister Narendra Modi confirmed his presence and will inaugurate the mahotsav. C.M. will be attending this event with more then 6 ministers.

Ministers who confirmed the presence includes Narottam Patel, Anandiben Patel, Nitin Patel, Vasuben Trivedi, Saurabh Patel and many more.

Gujarat State department will run around 700 buses from various places to Sidsar. See http://www.halar.org/post/2012/02/01/Sidsar-Rajat-Jayanti-Mahotsav-Bus-Schedule.aspx for complete schedule and frequency.

In Total 120 stalls bookings have been confirmed, this also includes bookings of 10 state department stalls.

See http://halar.org/?tag=/RajatJayantiMahotsav for more details.

Rajat Jayanti Mahotsav Sidsar 2012 - Jamnagar

[Update]

Recently Khodaldham (Kagvad - Rajkot) saw the show strength by Leuva Patel (LP) community.

Kadva Patel (KP) community who has equally strong base is all set to give fitting reply this february in Jamnagar's Sidsar. "Maa Umiya nu Tedu" (Invitation by deity Umiya) is already sent to 2.5 Lakh Kadva Patel families living in 747 villages in Saurashtra.

This religious and social event will be a showcasing event to show unity and strength, this will also mark the silver jubilee celebration of Umiyadham at Sidsar in Jamnagar, the event will be held between February 9 and 13. 


The Kadva Patel event will be inaugurated by CM. Modi, unlike the Leuva Patel event which was a LP only event. 


KP event's media cell is managed by Rajni Patel and he explained this event as non-political and solely for followers of Umiya, prominant names who confirmed the presence includes chief minister Narendra Modi, Baba Ramdev, Shri Shri Ravishankar, Morari Bapu, Rameshbhai Oza etc. Chief minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event on February 9.

Entire Mahotsav will run for 5 Days Mahotsav, and will cover 250 Acres of Land.
This event will be a milestone in terms of event management. The event will feature 25 Dining Hall on 15 Lac sq. ft land, 23 Lac Sq. ft Mandapa, 50 Lac Sq. ft flooring, Grand Agricultural fare, Industrial Fair & Book Exhibition, Colourful & Entertaining Amusement Park, 200 sign boards, 15 lighting towers, the organising committee is also promising world class grand cultural programmes throughout the five day bonanza. Complete event is spawn across 255 acres.

Recently, around 41 crore was received in donation in just three hours for the event, the management is expecting total 25 lakh visitors in five days. 

Besides the usual social activities a new and better initiative for eye donation registration will be carried out, around 2 Lakh Kadva Patel community members will register for eye donation during this five-day mahotsav in Sidasar near Jamnagar, 15 counters will be setup for this registration. 11,000 volunteers are managing this complete process. A parallel blood donation drive will collect 6,000 bottle of blood.

There is a plan to collect 25 million USD (around rs 125 Cr.) in the event, expected are 400 NRI families who will can travel from Rajkot to Sidsar via a paid helicopter service.

Event will be live telecast on Zee Jagran,   Online live telecast will be available on http://mahotsav.umasidsar.org/video.php?PHPSESSID=70ebb2fdb8a7352943b349dedcfdfc93

Sidsar is well known pilgrim place for Patel community, contact the management and advt. staff below for more details.

Shree Umiya Mataji Mandir Trust-Sidsar
At: Sidsar - 360 530, Tal: Jamjodhpur
Dist: Jamnagar, Saurashtra (Gujarat-India)
Phone: (91 2898) 274435, 274735, 274700
Fax: (91 2898) 274474

Thanks to : http://mahotsav.umasidsar.org/cmspage.php?id=35 

Special Women Cell At INS Valsura - HC Verdict

In a verdict for Navy, Gujarat high court has directed the office of the Indian navy, INS Valasrua, at Jamnagar to create a special cell to listen to women Naval staff's grievances.


This came in wake of a complaint of a woman clerk who had alleged that she was sexually harassed by a male colleague at the office. High court stated that the new cell will be useful to prevent sexual harassment of women at the workplace.

Cows killed in Tata Plant

Four cows were found dead in Tata's Mithapur chemical plant,

Dead bodies of 4 cows were found near the canteen waste disposal area, authorities are investigating but it is believed that the death of these cows may have been caused by waste chemicals.

Police is investigating further.

Ravindra Jadeja cash 2 million dollars in IPL auction

Emerging as one of the biggest winners of IPL auction, jamnagar's Ravindra jadeja managed to get 2 million usd. This amounts to rs 10 cr.

Ravindra jadeja was picked up by CSK, he was one of the banner players in the IPL 5 auction.

IPL Auctions : Ravindra Jadeja on big bet

3.5 Lakh birds in Jamnagar district

A bird population counting project in Jamnagar district lasted 3 days covering 150 sites across Jamnagar district. The project was undertook by district forest division and included ornithologists, forest staff, photographers, nature club members etc.

80,000 birds were estimated in Khijadiya alone. Lakhota lake (Ranmal lake) registered around 25,000 birds. Major species included Seagull, Rosy pastor, spot bill duck, pelican etc.

Common cranes were birds with highest population, common crane visit Jamnagar in winter.

200 boats on paper - Kerosene Scandal

Fishermen across Jamnagar district are outraged on the Govt. quota of Kerosene distribution.

First, fishermen are supplied only 35% kerosene of their total fuel need, as against to 85% of the total allowable fuel as per distribution laws, on the other hand few cheaters are making quick bucks by registering a non-existent boats.

This scandal is widely organised through many department and hence none share the responsibilities. It works something like this, most of the fibre boat are assembled in Veraval / Somnath, forged documents are obtained from Mamlatdar office of manufactured place, later an affidavit stating the copies as original document is submitted to Gujarat Maritime Board, this generates a call for the fisheries department for releasing a boat, this call is later used by any Tehsil office (in this case Dwarka office) to distribute kerosene, it is also believed that as there is a finite number of such forged documents, the office does distribute the kerosene on backdoor.

In the distribution chain, as per agreed norms, every fibre boar is allocated 250 Litre. Of subsidised fuel. However actual requirement for a month of fuel is around 500 Litre. Per boat per month. Actual allocation of fuel (subsidised) is only 85 Litre. This is just 35% of agreed quota and actually 15% of total fuel requirement per boat per month, this forces the fishermen to get non-subsidised fuel from market at higher cost.

Since last 10 years, Rupen port in Jamnagar has seen this cheating evolving to a tradition now, subsidised fuel is sold at 10.30 Rs. per lt., however as per market cost the fuel is sold at around 60 Rs. per litre, fishermen had to shell out additional 50 Rs. Per litre. The black money circuit is amounted to 8-9 Lakh.

Rupen port has around 1500 boats, some says 200 out of these are only on paper, agencies says that counting of all boats is not possible (!!!) as there are no record of which boat left for sea and which is at bay. This makes things easy for cheaters to hide the non-existent boats.

News source: Sandesh

Elephant killed a drunkard

Elephant was called in Jain celebrations almost a week back from Rajkot, and was scheduled to return to Rajkot today.

The elephant was resting in night when a drunkard from bhimvas named Vaghela started teasing the elephant, Elephant hit him with his trunk causing injury on his head and was killed on the spot.

Police had reported preliminary investigation and concluded the death as accidental one.

Truck - Jeep collision : 4 killed in road mishap

A deadly head-on collision between a truck and a passenger ferrying jeep resulted in death of 4 person and injured many.

On Sunday Morning, a cruiser jeep collided with a truck head-on at the Jamnagar-Khambhalia highway, police is investigating further.

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.

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.