jamnagar kite flying prohibited during early morning, sunset danger to birds

JAMNAGAR The city is known to be birds paradise, especially in the winter. However, in winter also comes the festival of Uttarayan, which brings along with it, the danger of razor-sharp manjas which pose a danger to these birds.

Jamnagar has become the first city to implement it. There are more than 327 species of birds found in and around Jamnagar, which includes both domestic and migratory birds. There are endangered species also which regularly visit Jamnagar. Furthermore, the city lake, situated in the middle of the city, becomes home to around 98 species of winged visitors during winter. The entire area turns into a bird watcher's paradise.

A bird lover who never misses to take a round of the lake. Another lover and expert on birds Jaypalsingh Jadeja said, "There are 98 species of birds one can spot at Lakhota lake. Wigeons, Mallard, Pin Tail, Gargani, Common Teal, Tefted Pochard, Common Pochard, Gadwa and many other migratory ducks, shovellers which fly in from Europe."

Tartear which is common for us but a rare bird to watch, Black-Necked Stark which is endangered species list and the bird like Great Crested Greebe, which is found round the year are also seen in Khijadiya bird sanctuary on the outskirts of the city. Sometimes they can be spotted on outer areas as well, where even Flamingos and White Pelicans can be spotted.

Ravindra has put Jamnagar back on cricket map

Ravindra has put Jamnagar back on cricket map. Ravindra Jadeja has raised his hopes Lage Raho Jadeja. Jadeja is a left-hander and bowls spin. Does he remind you of you?
Ravindra has put Jamnagar back on cricket map. Jamnagar used to be the Mecca of Indian cricket and now with Ravindra’s arrival, the spirit is back. He has a bright future and will be a great asset for the team. Ravindra the batsman needs to be patient. He needs a really big innings at the highest level under his belt. As a bowler, he should bring more variation in pace.

Tourism Jamnagar

JAMNAGAR

Lakhota Talav | Lakhota Palace and Museum | Bhujiyo Kotho | Bala Hanuman temple | Old City | Ratan Bai Masjid | Jain temple triad | Chandi Bazaar | Darbar Gadh | Willingdon Crescent | Bhidbhanjan Temple and Parsi Agiari | Solarium | Gujarat Ayurved University | Pratap Vilas Palace and Peter Scott Nature Park | Khijada Temple | Bohra Hajira | Manekbai Muktidham | Ranmal Lake | Rozi port and Bedi port | Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary | Ranjitsagar Dam | Beaches | Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary | Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary


DWARKA

Dwarkadhish Temple | Museum of Shardapith Math | Rukmini Devi Temple | Shrine of Meerabai | Gomati Ghat Temples | Lighthouse | IKSCON Gate and Temple | Nageshwar Jyothirlinga Temple | Beyt Dwarka | Gopi Talav | Gop | Ghumli | Okha Madhi | Dwarka Beach

MARINE NATIONAL PARK

Pirotan Island and Narala Island

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Jamnagar Royal Antiques Stolen

Looters are on the prawl in Jamnagar and this time they stole antiques worth over Rs four crore from Jamnagar Royal Family.

The list also features a very high priced antique cricket bat of Ranjitsinhji Maharaj.

The news broke out when security personnel of the Royal Palace informed police about the robbary. Crime scene investigation reveals that the thieves could be inside the palace since a fortnight.

The booty stolen by unidentified men is worth 4 crores.

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Update

Jamnagar Police had confirmed that Ranjitsinh's famous bats are safe. A team of special officers and a DIG level official confirmed the news.

Although the officials confirmed the burglary, but said that the bat and other heirlooms of the Cricket King is safe.


Shashidhar told TOI the burglars did not touch the section where the bats or gemstones were kept. According to him, the burglary happened at least 15 days back. "The burglars removed a huge glass pane and just walked into the palace," he said.



Shashidhar said that the damage was not assessed because the scion of the royal family, Shetrushailyasinh Jadeja, was away in Mumbai.



Police have also found chilly powder, bottles of soft drinks and knives, which shows that burglars may have been living on the terrace of the palace for some time.



Save these historic bats: Gill



Sports minister MS Gill was saddened by the news of burglary in Ranjitsinhji's palace in Jamnagar. Even though it was learnt on Tuesday that the bats and some other valuables are now safe, Gill sounded angry that such priceless bats and other artifacts had been left to rot.



"It is painful to see that such priceless items are not being cared for. They are our nation's treasure and should be in a museum," Gill told TOI.



Gill, who had visited the palace some years ago, said that he had written earlier that the cricket board (BCCI) should look into issue and convince the owner to let them take care of it, or let the Ambanis care for it. Gill said: "I went to the new palace and felt terrible after seeing valuable historic bats, photographs and paintings rotting in empty halls."

Match at Reliance Refinery in Moti Khavdi in Jamnagar

Star players of the Indian cricket team including Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag among others will play a day-and-night friendly

match at Reliance Refinery in Moti Khavdi in Jamnagar on Tuesday.

The limited overs friendly match will see the Indian team and Reliance side in action, sources in the refinery said on Monday.

Apart from Tendulkar and Sehwag, the other cricketers likely to take part in the match are Harbhajan Singh, Gautam Gambhir, Ashish Nehra, Ravindra Jadeja, Sudeep Tyagi and players of Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians, sources said.

The players will arrive in a chartered aircraft in batches, sources said adding Mukesh Ambani and his family will be arriving later in the day.


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Jamnagar Fort museum attracting many tourists

A museum built in the middle of the Ranmal Lake in Lakhota Fort is attracting scores of visitors to Jamnagar

The Lakhota Museum displays a collection of old English and Portuguese firearms, weapons, sculptures, and artefacts that date back to the early 9th century AD.

"A lot of big cannons belonging to the British era are displayed here. Some of these date back 600 years. All these cannons reached this place from Portugal by sea,"

The museum's walls have a number of frescoes that depict the exploits of the area's rulers.

"There are some beautiful sculptures here that belong to the 18th century. Weapons are also displayed here,"

Some visitors feel that the youth should visit this museum as it displays distinctive facets of India's rich heritage.

A stone bridge links the palace to the town of Jamnagar.

Music therapy provides healing aid for patients in Jamnagar

A government hospital in Jamnagar has adopted an unconventional method of playing therapeutic music at bedsides of the patients for their speedy recovery and rehabilitation.

This music therapy is being used in the government hospital extensively, by playing Hindi devotional songs from time to time.

According to a patient, the devotional songs that are played in the hospital do wonders to them and they feel that good and positive thoughts enter their mind.The music that is played in the hospital is very beneficial for us. We listen to the music and feel relaxed and forget our pains and sorrows,"

The therapeutic value of the action is overwhelming and the doctors say that after listening to the music, the patients immediately feel better and respond well to the treatment.