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Tanvir A Siddiqui The Indian Express Group

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Congress veterans form group to air grievances over ‘domination’ by JD (G)

Monday 2 November '09

Battle lines are being drawn in the Congress over the perceived neglect and persecution of “original” Congressmen at the hands of the Janata Dal (G) group, which presently dominates the party in Gujarat.
On the anvil: new rules for fresh recruits at AMC hospitals

Thursday 29 October '09

The proposed AMC-Medical Education Trust (AMC-MET) will now govern the service conditions of the doctors.
This Week Gujarat

Wednesday 28 October '09

Having recently been cold-shouldered by Oman, which issued an ad saying it never invited Chief Minister Narendra Modi as a state guest...
Low credit deposit ratio in Kutch a matter of concern, says bankers’ panel

Tuesday 27 October '09

The State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) has expressed concern over area-specific reasons bringing down the credit deposit ratio (CDR).
City to get country’s first moving towers

Thursday 22 October '09

The city is all set to have the country’s first moving tower made of stainless steel. As part of the Golden Goals Programme of the Gujarat government...
A year gone, appointment of Civil Hospital medical officers yet to get official sanction

Thursday 15 October '09

The state Health department is yet to ratify the appointment of six additional medical superintendents for the Civil Hospital made by the then state health commissioner in November 2008.
Karnataka works on coach Modi’s lessons

Tuesday 13 October '09

It’s a coincidence that BJP came to power at a time when some of you joined the party....
Narendra Modi’s words of wisdom for Karnataka ministers

Tuesday 13 October '09

“It's a coincidence that the BJP came to power at a time when some of you joined the party. It is like giving credit to somebody who hits the goal from the ‘D’ in a football or a hockey game.
Civil Hospital warns RTI applicant of legal action

Tuesday 6 October '09

Ask a query under the Right to Information Act and get threatened with legal action for daring to approach the appellate authority.
Ringside view

Monday 5 October '09

When you see a Gandhi poster, think of prohibition. But, perhaps, this ought to be in the past tense for in the present times...
Post offices to offer CBS service, issue debit cards soon

Wednesday 30 September '09

Post offices in the 22 circles across the country are in for a silent revolution.
To build image of ministers, Karnataka govt sends for coach Modi

Tuesday 29 September '09

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is donning the role of a teacher this week. He will impart lessons in “personality development and party image building” to Karnataka’s BJP ministers....
Patch up now, Sangh tells VHP, BJP

Friday 25 September '09

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has intensified efforts to strike a compromise between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).
Gujarat Police to help its officers beat post-retirement blues

Tuesday 22 September '09

The Gujarat Police have come up with the idea of keeping its retired officers of Deputy SP and higher ranks in good stead in the face of the post-retirement blues.
Congress austerity drive reaches state

Friday 18 September '09

The austerity drive in the Congress at the Centre has percolated to state units. The Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has issued a circular asking its 181 elected members to opt for 20 per cent cut in their salaries for the next one year beginning this month.
Defeat in bypolls puts Congress in contemplation mode

Wednesday 16 September '09

The sudden jolt in its victory march has shocked the Gujarat Congress leadership into groping for reasons following the loss of five of the six previously held Assembly seats to the BJP in the September 10 bypolls.
Unexpected developments lead to revision in cost estimates of AMC projects, says official

Wednesday 2 September '09

The revision in the estimates of the cost of municipal corporation’s projects is on a rise.
Former mayor alleges bias in functioning of ward committees

Monday 31 August '09

Demands to review the ward committee system have been raised time and again alleging political bias in taking up projects at wards.
Circular on ‘no collateral security from MSE units’ is mandatory: RBI

Friday 28 August '09

The Reserve Bank of India has instructed all banks that they must not ask for collateral security from the units in the Micro and Small Enterprises sector in case their applications for loans is up to Rs 5 lakh.
RBI committee on lead bank suggests focus on financial inclusion

Wednesday 26 August '09

The high-level committee constituted by the Reserve Bank of India to review the Lead Bank Scheme has come out with its recommendations.
2002 riot compensation: Missing information delays disbursal

Monday 24 August '09

For more than a hundred out of the 12,293 post-Godhra riots victims, getting the second part of compensation is proving quite a task, thanks to some missing links in the official records.
RBI increases cooperative banks’ house loan ceiling to Rs 20 lakh

Tuesday 18 August '09

In its latest move, the Reserve Bank of India has allowed cooperative banks to raise the ceiling on housing loans by four times to Rs 20 lakh.
Civic body plans to insure BRTS properties

Tuesday 11 August '09

In view of the fact that the proposed Bus Rapid Transit System might prove to be a target of public ire in certain pockets...
In dry Guj, protest against Rajasthan liquor hike

Friday 7 August '09

Rajasthan has hiked Value Added Tax (VAT) on liquor from 12.5 to 20 per cent in its budget for the current financial year.
BJP to bank on SHGs, Sakhi Mandals to help its cause

Monday 3 August '09

The central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party is eyeing segments like the self-help groups and Sakhi Mandals in a bid to increase its women membership base.
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