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Vadodara Marathon gets ‘national’ status as organisers pay capitation fee to AFI

Sunday 22 November '09

The imbroglio between the Athletic Federation of India and organisers of the Vadodara Marathon finally came to an end on Saturday after the latter paid Rs 5 lakh towards capitation fee for giving a ‘national’ status to the event.
Cops dig out buried loot, locals join hunt

Sunday 22 November '09

Young and old, men, women and children busily dug earth on a huge piece of land covered with thorny shrubs around Mahakali Nagar in Jambudiapura, adjacent to the new bridge at Waghodia crossin.
Marathon website guides foreigners how to get liquor in Vadodara

Friday 20 November '09

Vadodara is a nice place to be, but (the city) lacks a nightlife altogether because of a blanket ban on alcohol that coats Gujarat.
Vadodara Marathon: AFI, organisers at loggerheads over capitation fee

Thursday 19 November '09

Days before the much-hyped Vadodara Marathon, which is going to take place on Sunday, the Athletic Federation of India has placed a hurdle in the way of organisers.
After Narmada estuary, more dolphins seen on south Gujarat coast near Tithal

Wednesday 18 November '09

The dolphin in the Narmada estuary might have surprised the locals in Bharuch, but for the fishermen in south Gujarat the presence of this aquatic mammal is not new.
Godhra to have state’s first cricket ground with Dutch grass

Wednesday 11 November '09

The concept is of Moish Bodeliwala, a wicketkeeper-cum-opening batsman from Godhra who stopped playing the game long ago. Indore already has the country’s first such ground Godhra will have the state’s first and the country’s second cricket ground to have grass imported from The Netherlands.
Forest dept to conduct crocodile census in November after 10 years

Wednesday 4 November '09

The Forest Department in Vadodara is all set to conduct its crocodile census in the second week of November after a gap of almost a decade.
After demolition of Laxmi Vilas Palace wall, VMC eyes more land for pending projects

Wednesday 28 October '09

The acquisition of about 40,000 sq. metre of land in Laxmi Vilas Palace from the Royal family has set the ball rolling for the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC).
Differently-abled kids refuse to be ‘mute’ spectators

Monday 26 October '09

The Reliance stadium in Vadodara erupted in a loud cheer when Indian bowler Ravindra Jadeja scalped the wicket of Australian skipper Ricky Ponting in Sunday’s One Day International encounter between the two nations.
Road dividers leave little space for plantation

Sunday 25 October '09

Not long ago, S K Nanda, Principal Secretary, Forests and Environment Department, had called upon the Forest Department and the Vadodara Municipal Corporation to take initiatives to turn the city green.
Sayaji Baug Zoo may get another Toy Train soon under PPP model

Friday 23 October '09

If the Vadodara Municipal Corporation has its way, children visiting Sayaji Baugh will soon see two toy trains chugging across the huge garden.
Activist joins hands with actor, directors for film on malnutrition

Thursday 22 October '09

A south Gujarat-based animal activist has joined hands with a renowned director, a one-time Bollywood actor and an upcoming director to make a documentary on malnutrition.
Piped gas: VMC may announce steering committee members by Friday

Thursday 22 October '09

After having signed an agreement with the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) to provide Vadodara with piped natural gas, the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) is expected to finalise three members, who will be part of the steering committee to execute the project.
Hollywood debut for Gujarat’s gay prince

Monday 19 October '09

Come 2010 and India’s celebrity gay prince Manvendra Singh Gohil of Rajpipla will debut in a Hollywood film as an actor. He will play himself in the movie.
Gay prince of Rajpipla to debut in Hollywood flick in 2010

Thursday 15 October '09

Come 2010 and India’s celebrity gay prince Manvendra Singh Gohil of Rajpipla will debut in a Hollywood film as an actor.
VMC loses exclusive claim to supply gas at cheapest rate

Thursday 15 October '09

There was smile on every face present in the hall of a posh hotel in Alkapuri where the Vadodara Municipal Corporation...
Improve your response time to reach caged leopards: Forest dept

Monday 12 October '09

The state Forest Department has asked officials of different wildlife circles to improve on the response time in reaching the spot where leopards are caged.
Short film on terrorism has airmen as cast

Sunday 11 October '09

A housewife, a gynaecologist, a school principal, officers from the Air Force Station Vadodara and a couple of children.
Infamous for carnage, Godhra now hosts three sports associations

Wednesday 7 October '09

If Godhra still reminds you of the gory images of the charred S-6 coach of the Sabarmati Express, then behold, for it is now in the process of emerging as a hub of sporting activities.
Wildlife Week: Leopard takes centrestage in south Gujarat

Tuesday 6 October '09

Basic issues may be the theme of the Wildlife Week celebrations in most parts of the state this year...
Pumped up: Differently-abled youths eye bodybuilding competition at Ludhiana

Monday 5 October '09

In a unique initiative, five differently-abled persons from different parts of the state are likely to take part in the national-level body building competition in Ludhiana later this month.
Fortified atta scam: Contents do not resemble flour, say officials

Thursday 1 October '09

Bharuch district officials investigating into the fortified atta scam have revealed that the sacks found under the bridge near Amlakhadi in Ankleshwar did not contain flour, but rather some white powder.
Company served with default notice appointed for Vishwamitri project

Wednesday 30 September '09

The Vadodara Municipal Corporation has given nod for preparation of the Vishwamitri Project to the same company it had issued notice earlier for delaying a project under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission...
Fortified atta scam: Probe points at ration shop owners’ role

Wednesday 30 September '09

The finding of a few sacks of fortified flour lying abandoned under a bridge near Ankleshwar a few days ago has opened a Pandora’s Box.
VTCOS plans to introduce double decker buses in Vadodara

Saturday 26 September '09

Vallabhipur Transportation Cooperative Society Pvt Ltd, the private bus operator, which manages local transportation services in Vadodara, has decided to move a fresh proposal to Vadodara Municipal Corporation and Regional Transport Office to start double-decker buses in the city.
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