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Uber Cuts Prices by up to 40% across India, Now Cheaper than Autos in Delhi; Check City and Price Details

Uber cab services has cut the prices by up to 40 per cent across India.

Feb 28, 2015

It happens : Blind Car Rally

Gujarat, Feb 27 (ANI): Visually impaired people experienced car driving in Gujarat as they took part in a blind car rally on Sunday. At the rally the sighted drivers were navigated by visually impaired individuals, with their route mapped in Braille. Around 90 visually impaired navigators were selected to drive across pre-selected city circuit. The rally, which was organised by Ahmedabad Round Table 40, aims at making society aware of the challenges faced by visually impaired people. The cars in the rally also sent across other social messages such as “Save the Daughter” and “Clean India” as they bore stickers bearing the slogans.

Feb 27, 2015

Air Vistara Records 89% On-Time Performance, Best Among Domestic Airlines

Air Vistara posted the best segment on-time performance amongst domestic carrier from its first month of flying.

Feb 26, 2015

India fully prepared to tackle swine flu, says health ministry

New Delhi/ Ahmedabad, Feb 26 (ANI): Union Minister of State for health, Shripad Naik said that all measures to combat swine flu were in place amid rising cases of H1N1 virus. Health Minister JP Nadda had made a statement in both houses of parliament regarding the swine flu situation in the country. He said that teams were sent to guide and assist state governments on H1N1 virus as per need. Naik said apart from the regular medicines, his ministry was also supervising the usage of traditional medicines. Meanwhile, in bid to prevent swine flu from spreading, Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, prohibiting mass gatherings without prior permission, has been imposed in Ahmedabad city. Swine flu is caused by H1N1 virus. Symptoms for swine flu include high fever, headache, muscle pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach pain and internal and external bleeding.

Feb 26, 2015

Police arrest six people with 60 kilograms of gold in Gujarat

Ahmedabad, Feb 25 (ANI): Police arrested six people with 60 kilograms of gold bullion in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Joint commissioner of Gujarat, AK Sharma, said the accused came from Dubai by an Emirates flight. Acting on a tip-off, police laid the trap and apprehended them when they were about to leave the airport. Police have launched an investigation to nab their accomplices and masters.

Feb 25, 2015

Section 144 imposed in Ahmedabad to prevent swine flu

Siliguri/ Kanpur, Feb 25 (ANI): Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, prohibiting mass gatherings without prior permission, has been imposed in Ahmedabad in order to prevent swine flu. However, gathering for marriages and death processions have been exempted. According to reports, if the public events cannot be called off or postponed, organisers will have to take prior permission to ensure that proper care is taken to stop the spread of the virus. Meanwhile, doctors in West Bengal say that hospitals in northern part of the state were fully equipped to provide medical facilities to swine flu afflicted patients. Doctor Rudra Nath Bhattacharya said that North Bengal Medical College had set up an isolation word, appointed maximum number of staff and kept close watch on the pig farms. He requested people not to panic. Meanwhile, in Kanpur, people alleged that hospitals were ill-equipped.

Feb 25, 2015

SpiceJet Offers Holi Sale; Fares Start From ₹1,699

SpiceJet announced its Holi discount, with fares starting at ₹1,699 on domestic routes and ₹3,799 on international routes

Feb 24, 2015

Visually impaired experience car driving in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (ANI): Visually impaired people experienced car driving in Gujarat as they took part in a blind car rally on Sunday. At the rally the sighted drivers were navigated by visually impaired individuals, with their route mapped in Braille. Around 90 visually impaired navigators were selected to drive across pre-selected city circuit. The rally, which was organised by Ahmedabad Round Table 40, aims at making society aware of the challenges faced by visually impaired people. The cars in the rally also sent across other social messages such as "Save the Daughter" and "Clean India" as they bore stickers bearing the slogans.

Feb 22, 2015

Congress workers distribute free masks, medicines to combat swine flu

Ahmedabad/ Jaipur/ Siddharthnagar, Feb 22 (ANI): Workers of Congress party distributed free masks and medicines to residents in Gujarat as a precautionary measure to fight swine flu. India has seen a sharp rise in the number of swine flu deaths and reported cases this year. Nearly 700 lives have been claimed in the country due to the disease. More than 11,000 people, including children, reportedly took part in the campaign organised by Congress party. In view of the swine flu rush, the Central government last week had placed an order to increase the national stock of diagnostic kits to test for the virus. Meanwhile, Union Health Minister, JP Nadda, urged people to take immediate precautionary measures.

Feb 22, 2015

SRK's Role in 'Raees' Based on Real Life Character

Shah Rukh Khan, who is currently busy shooting for Maneesh Sharma's "Fan", will soon start with Rahul Dholakia's "Raees".

Feb 21, 2015

Modi's Pinstripe Suit Auctioned for Rs 4.31 Crore

There was another bid for Rs five crore, but it came two minutes too late.

Feb 21, 2015

Bus plunges into gorge in Madhya Pradesh, 10 killed

Dhar, Feb 17 (ANI): A private bus carrying around 60 passengers on board plunged into a gorge near Machaliya Ghat in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, killing over 10 passengers including a minor and a woman. Other than that, over 20 were left injured when the incident took place late Monday evening. The bus was on its way to Galiakot in Rajasthan from Indore and the mishap occurred at the Indore-Ahmedabad national highway. According to reports, the injured are currently undergoing treatment in different hospitals of Jhabua district. State Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has reportedly announced a compensation of one lakh rupees to the deceased's family.

Feb 17, 2015

Madhya Pradesh: 9 Die as Bus with 60 Passengers on Board Falls into Gorge

The passengers on board the bus were on their way to the Muslim pilgrimage of Galiakot in Rajasthan.

Feb 17, 2015

ICC World Cup 2015: India celebrates victory over Pakistan

New Delhi/ Mumbai/ Jaipur/ Ahmedabad/ Hyderabad, Feb 15 (ANI): India began the 2015 Cricket World Cup campaign on a winning note as the team recorded a 76-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday. Fans all across the country celebrated the victory of Indian cricket team which has never lost to Pakistan in the last six World Cup series. Fans in Jaipur burnt crackers on roadside and said that whether India wins the World Cup or not it has made a mark by winning against Pak. People in Mumbai held a march holding Indian flag and dancing on roads. Fans in capital New Delhi danced to 'dhol' beats and celebrated the match victory. Meanwhile, fans in Hyderabad cherished India's sixth consecutive victory over Pakistan. Fans in Ahmedabad also celebrated by dancing and burning crackers.

Feb 15, 2015

Bollywood wishes good luck to Team India as first World Cup match against Pak is underway

Mumbai/ Dehradun/ Ahmedabad, Feb 15 (ANI): Bollywood actor, singer and cricket lovers wished Indian cricket team good luck as first 2015 World Cup match against Pakistan is underway. Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal extended his wishes and said that he is optimistic about India's win. Meanwhile, Singer Adnan Sami extended his best wishes to the Indian cricket team. India won the toss and batted first in Adelaide, setting Pakistan an imposing 301 to win the match.