Saurashtra

PM Narendra Modi brings water to parched Saurashtra region in Gujarat

They have witnessed their crop wither away in drought in the last four decades, but now the villagers of Saurashtra region in Gujarat are hoping to get water for cultivation from an ambitious irrigation project launched by Narendra Modi when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat in September 2012.

Aug 28, 2016, 15:16 PM IST

Cow vigilantism? Two Dalits thrashed in Gujarat for refusing to clear carcass of calf

A group of self-styled cow vigilantes thrashed two Dalits in a village in Gujarat's Saurashtra region for allegedly refusing to dispose the carcass of a calf.

Aug 23, 2016, 18:36 PM IST

Una incident: Dalit youth commits suicide, cop killed as violence engulfs Gujarat's Saurashtra

A policeman was killed in mob violence and a Dalit committed suicide on Tuesday as protests against last week's thrashing of four youth in Una town snowballed across Saurashtra region of Gujarat on Tuesday.

Jul 19, 2016, 22:16 PM IST

Gujarat unrest: 5 more Dalits attempt suicide in Saurashtra

Five more Dalit persons allegedly tried to commit suicide in two separate incidents in Gujarat as widespread protests against last week's thrashing of four boys of the community in Una town continued for the second day in Saurashtra region.

Jul 19, 2016, 19:33 PM IST

Southwest monsoon progresses in Gujarat

On Sunday, monsoon has advanced further over Dwarka and some more parts of East and Central Gujarat," said Ahmedabad meteorological centre director Jayanta Sarkar.

Jun 27, 2016, 00:11 AM IST

44% turnout till 1 pm in Talala Assembly seat bypoll in Gujarat

The by-election was necessitated after Jasu Barad, Congress MLA from the constituency, passed away in January.

May 16, 2016, 16:37 PM IST

Journalist, not Tagore bestowed Mahatma title on Bapu: Gujarat govt

The matter has now landed before the Gujarat High Court.

Feb 15, 2016, 18:50 PM IST

Ranji Trophy: Assam make history after beating Punjab; join Mumbai, Saurashtra in semis

Madhya Pradesh are likely to become the fourth semi-finalists after setting a 788-run target against Bengal.

Feb 06, 2016, 21:51 PM IST

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra cricket team becomes first side to qualify for semis

Saurashtra will play the winner of the quarter-final match between Assam and Punjab.

Feb 05, 2016, 22:09 PM IST

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara proves T20 mettle with back-to-back fifties

Pujara has neither played for India's T20 side nor made an impact in the Indian Premier League.

Jan 04, 2016, 16:57 PM IST

Jharkhand qualify for Ranji knockouts

Saurashtra is the other team from Group C to make it to the quarters.

Dec 04, 2015, 18:23 PM IST

Gujarat CM rules out quotas for Patels

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Monday declared there will be no reservations for the Patels in jobs and educational institutions.

Nov 23, 2015, 16:49 PM IST

India vs South Africa: 'Image conscious' Ravindra Jadeja relieved after success in Test

Ravindra Jadeja said he always feared being labelled as a player who excels only in domestic cricket.

Nov 07, 2015, 20:05 PM IST

India vs SA 2015, 1st Test: Ravindra Jadeja's dream run with ball continues in splendid fashion

The Saurashtra spinner has picked 46 wickets in six games.

Nov 07, 2015, 16:22 PM IST

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra lead Services by 10 runs at end of Day 2

The duo of Muzzaffaruddin Khalid and DG Pathania, starred with ball.

Oct 31, 2015, 19:08 PM IST

Ranji Trophy: Ravindra Jadeja's 7 for 60 helps Saurashtra notch up 35-run win

Ravindra Jadeja returned with a sensational seven-wicket haul as Saurashtra notched up a convincing 35-run win.

Oct 23, 2015, 21:05 PM IST

Ranji Trophy: Ravindra Jadeja trolls critics as brilliant form continues

Saurashtra's Ravindra Jadeja took to social micro-blogging site Twitter, to troll his critics.

Oct 23, 2015, 16:27 PM IST

Played at district-level to make India comeback: Ravindra Jadeja

A day after being selected for India's 16-member Test squad, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said that he had played district level matches to make a comeback to the national team.

Oct 20, 2015, 14:01 PM IST

Outcast Ravindra Jadeja making waves in Ranji Trophy, Ishant Sharma shines

Indian cricket team outcast Ravindra Jadeja has taken every opportunity in his stride after getting overlooked for the national team. Jadeja's magical outing with the ball for Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy, has seen his side post two victories on the trot.

Oct 10, 2015, 17:30 PM IST

Ranji Trophy: Ravindra Jadeja's all-round show helps Saurashtra take upper hand

Riding on a superb all-round performance by Ravindra Jadeja, Saurashtra have taken a first innings against Jharkhand on the first day of their Group C Ranji Trophy match here.

Oct 08, 2015, 19:39 PM IST