Solanki volte-face
Rajkot: In a total turnaround from his earlier stand, former Mayor Govind Solanki on Tuesday withdrew his resignation from the BJP after a hectic round of discussions with the party leadership. Solanki had announced his resignation on Monday from the BJP and had also said he would resign as a corporator. Tuesday's events have led many to believe that it was just a move to strengthen his position in the party.

Adivasis' Day
Surat: Expressing solidarity with tribals in other parts of the world, adivasis of Umarpada taluka in Surat district celebrated August 9 as `Indigenous Day'. About 5000 adivasis of 32 villages assembled at taluka headquarters with their traditional musical instruments. The function was organised by Umarpada Taluka Adivasi Sarvangin Vikas Sangh. Despite heavy rain, the function continued uninterrupted from 10 am to 4 pm. Danubhai, an adivasi activist, said adivasis sang, danced and shouted slogans of tribal unity.

Committee meet
A meeting of the Surat District Co-ordination Committee and complaint committee part II will take place on August 25 at 11 a.m. at the Collector's office, where all outstanding issues will be taken up. Departmental heads have been asked to remain present at the meeting.

Admission list
The admission list for XIth standard admissions will be released on Wednesday at 11 a.m. by the District Education Officer at R D Contractor's school, Nanpura. Those candidates who have applied for the admission during 6th and 9th of this month may check the list.

Showers forecast
The meteorological department has forecast light to heavy showers in South Gujarat in 24 hours. District Collector Sangeeta Singh has asked all mamlatdars and Taluka Development Officers to keep in touch with the district flood control room.