BJP retains Surat west assembly seat
As expected, BJP retained the Surat (west) assembly constituency seat on Sunday with a resounding margin votes on Sunday.
View ArticleIIIT research centre soon in Surat
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) is likely to get a highly advanced centre of excellence in information and technology in the form of Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT).
View Article30 trees saved from being axed
Regular commuters on Joggers Park Road were surprised on Monday morning when they found that the trees along the road had shifted almost five feet away.
View ArticleLicences of 4 architects suspended
Licences of four architects were suspended by Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) for not informing the civic authorities of unauthorized constructions.
View ArticleCity's historic ovaras plugged
The city of Surat first found global mention as early as 150 AD, when Greek cartographer Ptolemy mentioned its Phulpara Ghats.
View ArticleNarayan Sai says he fathered aide's child
Rape accused Narayan Sai was questioned in the presence of his wife Janaki on Monday.Sources said he told the police that he had fathered Jamna alias Bhavna Patel's child.
View ArticleSurat to share how it tackled floods
Representatives from the Diamond City will share their success at dealing with climate change issues and how they have been able to check floods to a large extent.
View ArticleSurtis want ancient ovaras to be saved
Until the 17th century, when Surat was popular for global trade via the sea route, the four most important ovaras (wharfs) for trade were Gujri-Mullakhidki, Raja, Dakka and Dutch ovaras along the Tapi...
View ArticleCity draws water projects for 25 years
Surat Municipal Corporation has conceptualized two projects, which will take care of the water needs of the city for another 25 years.
View ArticleVNSGU to launch MA in developmental studies from next year
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University proposes to launch a master degree course in development studies from the next academic year.
View ArticleAsaram's son Narayan Sai admits to rape charges, police claim
Controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's son Narayan Sai has "more or less" accepted the rape allegations levelled against him by a woman, police claimed.
View ArticleDiscom detects power theft to the tune of Rs 22 lakh in two days
For last two days, DGVCL has detected power theft of Rs. 22 lakh from total of 112 connections, which were flouting the DGVCL norms.
View ArticleBaby boom on 11-12-13
For 31-year-old Tulsi Patel of London, 11-12-13 has become the most important day of her life as she became a mother after 10 years of married life.
View Article10 units to get emission monitoring system
Launching a pilot project in Gujarat, Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) is setting up Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) at 10 places in Pandesara, Sachin and Surat city.
View ArticleGems, jewellery machinery expo from Dec 13
India's first gems and jewellery machinery expo organized jointly by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Surat Diamond Association (SDA) will start on Friday.
View ArticleVeer Narmad South Gujarat University to teach foreign students basic Gujarati
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University has decided to teach its foreign students basic Gujarati in an effort to help them overcome communication difficulties.
View ArticleCity needs to adapt ancient ovaras in modern times
'Najik kille ke badaa ghaat hai wahaan, ki daaiim gulrukhanki haat hai wahaan' (Near the fort is a big wharf where forever beauties gather).
View ArticleNarayan Sai confessed to rape: Cops
Narayan Sai, son of the tainted religious leader Asaram, has reportedly confessed to raping the 30-year-old woman from Surat, who had lodged a complaint against him.
View ArticleVarsity to launch short-term courses
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) will be launching a few short-term courses for students and working professionals from the next academic year.
View ArticleITPO invites Surat entrepreneurs to participate in international exhibitions
ITPO officials led by its CMD Rita Menon provided vital information on the international exhibitions and its larger benefits to the entrepreneurs.
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