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Kochi Airport on high alert after bomb threat

Kochi, Oct 24 (ANI): Kerala's Kochi Airport has been put on high alert on the orders of the Airports Authority of India following receipt of a bomb threat. Earlier Friday morning, the police received a call stating that a bomb is being carried by a passenger in an Air India flight arriving from Ahmedabad. A ten-member team with dog squad has been deployed to check all vehicles at the airport. Oct 24, 2014
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Matchmaking event organised for differently abled in Gujarat

Ahmedabad, Oct 20 (ANI): A 60-year-old man in Gujarat has taken the initiative to help disabled people find love and choose their life partners to embark on a new journey. Natubhai Patel is playing matchmaker to the differently abled people as they are alienated from the society and a lot of times are not able to voice their opinion. Disabled people from across India came to the event organised for them to find a match for life in Ahmedabad. The participants were required to fill registration forms at the beginning of the event and were later called on stage one by one for introduction. Around 200 male candidates and 50 female candidates participated in the matchmaking event. Oct 20, 2014
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Kashmir floods affect supply of dry fruits ahead of Diwali

Ahmedabad/ Srinagar, Oct 19 (ANI): The worst floods in the last several decades that submerged Kashmir recently, have badly affected the supply of dry fruits from the state that are packed into glittering boxes and distributed as gifts in Diwali throughout India. The state of Jammu and Kashmir is one of the major suppliers of dry fruits in India. Farmers remained the worst hit due to the massive floods in Kashmir as stagnant water in their agricultural fields damaged crops and affected the yield. Diwali, which will fall on October 23 this year, is celebrated with great fervour and gaiety all over India. Shop owners in Ahmedabad said that the floods affected their business this year with the scant supply of dry fruits. Oct 19, 2014
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Shahrukh Khan promotes 'Happy New Year' in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Oct 13 (ANI): Bollywood Actor Shahrukh Khan, accompanied by the rest of the starcast of his upcoming flick, 'Happy New Year', promoted it in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat with the promise of pure joy and fun. The film, produced under Khan and his wife Gauri's home banner, 'Red Chillies Entertainment', has been directed by the versatile director and choreographer, Farah Khan. Dubbing Farah Khan as a happy person and the film as a wholesome family entertainment, Khan said the viewer will be elated after watching the movie. Other than Shah Rukh Khan, the film has a stellar group cast of Deepika Padukone, along with actors Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Vivaan Shah, Sonu Sood, Sarah-Jane Dias and Jackie Shroff. Addressing the media during the promo of the film, Khan emphasised that it is the duty of the producer to impart all information regarding a particular film so that it becomes easier for the viewer to decide on the purchase of the ticket for the film. Oct 13, 2014
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Bottle crusher machine installed at railway station in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Oct 08 (ANI): As a part of recently launched 'Clean India Mission', railway authorities in Gujarat introduced hi-tech plastic bottle crushers where the plastic can be recycled and used again. In a bid to keep railway stations clean and recycle used plastic bottles, railway authorities in Ahmedabad installed the bottle crusher machine at a station. A ward assistant of Western Railways, Atul Tripathi, said this was the first time in India that such an initiative was undertaken. If proven a success, it would be further taken to other cities. The eco-friendly initiative will generate employment and also benefit railways, economically. Oct 8, 2014
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Cleanliness is the responsibility of every citizen, not just government: Advani

Ahmedabad, Oct 02 (ANI): Participating in the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan', veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK Advani on Thursday said that people should understand that cleanliness is the responsibility of every citizen and not just the government. He also said that one of the main focuses of the 'Swachh Bharat' campaign is to provide toilets for everyone so that people stop defecating in the open. Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Modi officially launched the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' from Rajpath, he also administered Swachh Bharat pledge and flagged-off Swachh Bharat walkathon. The 'Swachh Bharat' campaign that has been launched nationwide focuses on sanitation, hygiene and waste management. Oct 2, 2014
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Business leaders hail Modi's move to bring fresh investments

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Sep 29 (ANI): Business leaders on Monday (September 29) hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move as he met the CEOs of 11 top US companies in a bid to lure fresh foreign investments. Indian business leaders have high expectation from Modi's meeting with tycoons. Secretary General of The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), DS Rawat said that Modi is giving clear signal for investment in India. Secretary General, of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FICCI) Dr Alwyn Didar Singh said that the move will be a real game changer. President of Gujarat Chambers of Commerce and Industries Rakesh Shah said steps taken by the prime minister will grow industries, ventures and employment in the country which lead to strengthen economy. Sep 30, 2014
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PM Modi lauds India's Mars Mission, invites all to join 'skill development'

New York, Sep 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the gathering of Indian Diaspora in Madison Square Garden, lauded India's 'Mars Mission'. Modi said that Indian youth are full of talent and one such example of it is the success of 'Mars Mission' in which our spaceship successfully landed in Mars in a cost cheaper than the auto fare in Ahmedabad. Modi also said that he is committed to his mission of skill development and also invited people from all over the world to join in the mission and give their suggestions. Sep 29, 2014
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Scientists feel proud on success of Mars Mission

New Delhi/ Ahmedabad/ Jaipur/ Patna, Sep 24 (ANI): Indian scientists felt extremely proud on Wednesday after Mars Mission was successfully launched in the orbit of Mars. All the scientists said that the mission was extremely important to India as our country becomes the first to be successful in Mars Mission's maiden attempt. The scientists also felt that this success will open new fields for improvement and advancement in science and technology. India's Mission Mars was successfully launched in the orbit of Mars in early hours of Wednesday. Sep 24, 2014
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