Russell's Viper snake caught from behind church in Chowk Bazaar
A fully grown Russell's Viper was caught by volunteers of NGO Prayas from the CNI Christ Church compound in Chowk Bazaar here on Friday.
View ArticleCops begin to unravel the 'poster' mystery
Police have initiated an inquiry into who was responsible for the posters put up in city's posh localities seeking male escorts for Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000.
View ArticleTout arrested from Athwa passenger reservation centre
It seems the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has swung into action against the touts after they were pulled by the top authorities in the Western Railway (WR).
View ArticleSMC to build LIG houses for economically weaker sections
Surat will become the first city in the state of Gujarat to implement Chief Ministers Aavas Yogna by constructing homes for Economically weaker Sections(EWS) and for Low income Group (LOG) homes.
View Article108 roads of south Gujarat to be widened
With an intent to ease the traffic congestion from the interior roads of South Gujarat, Road and Bridges (R&B) department has taken a decision to widen 108 roads leading to National Highway No8...
View ArticleE-royalty of 35 lease owners stopped
Geology department of state government has stopped e-royalty of 35 lease holders from Umarpada and Mangrol Taluka of Surat district for not getting NOC from forest department in last few days.
View ArticleRemove encroachments of Katargam in ten days: Mayor
Mayor writes to Municipal Commissioner to remove illegal occupations of six spots in Katargam zone.
View ArticleDumas beach to have a 2030 meters long protection wall
Protection wall being constructed at Dumas.
View ArticleSurat Municipal Corporation postpones demolition following people's protest...
Civic body will carry out demolition anytime after January, 01, 2014.
View ArticleVNSGU to honour Leela Sarup, Paresh Rawal with DLitt
The syndicate of Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) has decided to award the honorary degrees of Doctor of letter (DLitt) to a researcher from West Bengal Leela Sarup and Hindi film actor...
View ArticleSMC for revision of mobility plan
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) proposes to revise its comprehensive mobility plan (CMP) made in 2006 to tackle the deteriorating traffic situation.
View ArticleDiamond city Surat to have 26 lakh vehicles by 2015
Surat is the world's fourth fastest growing city, and so does its vehicle population. Thanks to absence of public transport system, the Diamond City's traffic scenario is set to get worse with an...
View ArticleParagliding, winter fest attract tourists to Saputara in hordes
Saputara, Gujarat's only hill station, has started attracting visitors in hordes this Christmas as paragliding and winter festival have got underway from Saturday.
View ArticleSurat's 402-yr-old Bible to be read out at Christmas
With the countdown to Christmas on, Surat's CNI Church has begun preparations for the forthcoming festivities.
View ArticleRTO drive against heavy vehicles, teen driving
The city administration has hinted at stringent action against dumpers and transport trucks illegally plying on city roads during daytime following the death of two girls a few days ago.
View ArticleRs 13cr bribe: Remand of 7 extended by six days
A local court has extended the police remand of seven of the total eight accused in the Rs 13-crore bribery case for six days on Saturday.
View ArticleExpressway will connect Surat to NH-8
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) proposes to build an expressway to give a single point entry and exit for vehicles to the upcoming express highway and the National Highway (NH) 8.
View ArticleSurat Municipal Corporation to regularize constructions given to deputy engineer
"We would be able to deal with all the applications within the stipulated time of 18 months by distributing the work among different cadres of officials," said a senior official of SMC.
View ArticleMan burns self as wife refused to stay with him
A youth committed suicide by setting self on fire at his residence in Dhamnacha village of Rajpipla on Friday.
View Article3 arrested from Punjab for harbouring Sai
Police arrested three persons from Punjab for allegedly helping and harbouring rape accused Narayan Sai when he was on the run, on Saturday night.
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