Rajkot

Open wells being covered to save Asiatic lions in Gir

Lion FamilyRajkot, April 25 : The Rajasthan State government, forest department, NGOs and corporate com

12 Indian fishermen abducted by Pakistan: Gujarat Fishermen Association

Rajkot, Apr 20 : At least a dozen Indian fishermen have been abducted by the Pakistan Marine Security Agency from the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat, claims Gujarat Fishermen Association.

Rajkot, the hub of wedding jewellery in India

Rajkot, Feb. 15: Rajkot, the hub of wedding jewellery in IndiaFor many jewellery lovers, Gujarat’s Rajkot city should be best described as a synonym of gold ornaments. The city supplies over 50 per cent of the jewellery across India and is known for its exquisite craftsmanship.

Over 50,000 goldsmiths and artisans of Rajkot meticulously design some of the most exquisite wedding jewellery and account for more than half of the total trade across the country.

Gujarati girls develop ink from vegetables and fruits

Rajkot, Jan. 14: Two students of a school in Rajkot have developed an eco-friendly ink from vegetables and fruits which can replace the synthetic petrochemical-based ink used in sketch pens.

Gujarat adopts “Gandhigiri” to reform traffic violators

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Rajkot (Gujarat), Jan 5: Traffic cops in Gujarat took to novel policing by handing out roses to the violators in a bid to stir their conscience.

The move is inspired by a Bollywood movie, which many say has revived memories of the apostle of peace, Mahatma Gandhi.

"We decided that we will not fine them and rather gave them roses to teach them and guide them. Some of them were not wearing the helmets, or using seat belts," said Balwant Jadeja, head of Rajkot traffic police.

CRPF holds flag march in Gujarat ahead of Assembly polls

Rajkot, Dec 3: The companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are staging flag marches in some sensitive areas of Gujarat ahead of the two-phased Assembly elections to be held on December

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