PALANPUR: Normally, people wear different stones to attract good luck and fortune in their lives.(Planets garden), a part of Mangalya Van in temple town of Ambaji has come up with 36 plants for all 12 zodiac signs.Even a casual visitor can't afford to miss a fleeting look of Grah Van developed by the state forest department. It has become the main attraction for visitors, who, out of curiosity inquire...

Source : Times Of India | 2 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Palanpur

Class XII girl run over by jeep in Mehsana

PALANPUR: A 17-year-old girl died after she was crushed under a speeding jeep on Radhanpur road in Mehsana on Sunday.The girl was identified as Ami Patel, a class XII (science) student living in Nikunj Society near Sai Krishna hospital on Radhanpur highway.Police sub inspector P G Yadav said that Ami had gone to fetch milk on her two-wheeler when the jeep coming from Radhanpur side knocked her down....

Source : Times Of India | 3 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Palanpur

2 duped by travel agents in Gandhinagar

Two residents of Gozariya town in Gandhinagar district were allegedly duped ofIn a complaint filed at Langhnaj police station Krunal Patel said that his uncle Kanti Patel and him were duped by Minal Rawal and Harshad Nai of Vasai in Mehasna district along with Irfan Surti from Surat. The trio while posing as travel agents had allegedly demanded Rs 36 Lakh for sending them abroad.Krunal and Kanti promised...

Source : Times Of India | 5 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Palanpur

2 duped by travel agents in Gandhinagar

PALANPUR: Two residents of Gozariya town in Gandhinagar district were allegedly duped ofIn a complaint filed at Langhnaj police station Krunal Patel said that his uncle Kanti Patel and him were duped by Minal Rawal and Harshad Nai of Vasai in Mehasna district along with Irfan Surti from Surat. The trio while posing as travel agents had allegedly demanded Rs 36 Lakh for sending them abroad.Krunal and...

Source : Times Of India | 5 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Palanpur

Dhanera observes bandh to protest abduction of local boy

protest the failure of police to locate a five-year-old boy who was abducted a fortnight ago from the town.(SDM) urging him to intervene in the matter. Balwant Rao, father of the kidnapped child said that he was unable to figure why his boy was abducted. "It is difficult to find the reason for the abduction as I don't have animosity with anyone," said Rao who is a Congress leader. However, he expressed...

Source : Times Of India | 8 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Palanpur

Prantij residents protest over downgrading of railway station

PALANPUR: Residents of Prantij have started an agitation against the decision of railway authorities to downgrade the localto the status of a flag station. The agitation is being carried out under the banner of 'Prantij Railway Station Bachao Samiti.'Over 150 people, including BJP and Congress workers, traders, academicians, lawyers and people from different walks of life came together to protest against...

Source : Times Of India | 12 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Palanpur

No celebrations in Banaskantha

candidate Haribhai Chaudhary of BJP said no to celebrations as the seat won by him had fallen vacant after the death of sitting member Mukesh Gadhvi of Congress. The Congress had fielded Gadhvi's widow Krishnaben against him. He said that taking out a victory procession was against general ethics and morality. Chaudhary defeated his rival by 71,977 votes. This was the first time that a woman candidate...

Source : Times Of India | 14 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Palanpur

Newly wedded groom dies of heat stroke

PALANPUR: Severe heat and extreme humidity prevailing in the region claimed the life of a newly wedded groom in Bhonjna village in Dhanera taluka of Banaskantha on Tuesday.Velabhai Patel (24) was offering post-marriage prayers in the village temple when he suddenly complained of uneasiness. According to his family, Velabhai began vomiting and his condition deteriorated after he fainted on the temple's...

Source : Times Of India | 14 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Palanpur

Residents threaten to boycott bypolls

Annoyed over the non-availability of water and general government apathy towards the civic problems, a large number of residents of Palanpur town have threatened to boycott the parliamentary bypoll on Sunday.The residents said that for last three days, they have not seen a drop of water trickling from the taps. "Even otherwise, the supply is highly erratic," said Kantben, a resident of Golden Park...

Source : Times Of India | 18 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Palanpur

390 units of blood collected in Mehsana

many as 390 units of blood were collected on the first day of the three-day blood donation camp being organized to mark Arbuda Dham Pran Pratishtha Mahotsava 2013 in Mehsana on Saturday.Pratap V Chaudhary, general secretary of the mahotsava organizing committee said, "Young people have generously and enthusiastically come forward to donate blood. Our target is to collect 1,253 units during these three...

Source : Times Of India | 18 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Palanpur