Exercise Eastern Bridge – the first joint air exercise between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) concluded on Thursday, successfully. The exercise was held from Oct 22-29, at RAFO’s Thumrait airbase in Oman.
All six IAF Jaguars that participated in the exercise landed safely at Jamnagar on Thursday. In a rare first, six fighters refueled from a single IL-78 MKI mid-air refueller during their overseas flight. The IL-76 carrying the remaining team members arrived at Gorakhpur via Jamnagar close to midnight on Thursday. The Jaguars also returned to their parent airbase Gorakhpur, today.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
When the almighty guards you, no one can harm you
Jaako raakhe Sayeeyan, maar sake na koi' (When the almighty guards you, no one can harm
you).
This proverb came true for a 10-month-old baby boy who was tossed into the air from his mother's lap, but landed into the safety of another woman's lap in a collision between a chhakda and motorcycle on Friday. While the infant survived, his mother was killed in the accident.
According to details of this bizarre incident, Urvashi Nanda (25), her infant son Dhruv and husband Kalpesh Nanda were going to Gordhannagar on a bike when they met with the accident near Samarpan Hospital at 1.30pm on Friday.
"Kalpesh was driving the bike while Urvashi was sitting behind holding Dhruv. Suddenly, a chhakda appeared from the opposite direction and rammed the two-wheeler," said a police official.
you).
This proverb came true for a 10-month-old baby boy who was tossed into the air from his mother's lap, but landed into the safety of another woman's lap in a collision between a chhakda and motorcycle on Friday. While the infant survived, his mother was killed in the accident.
According to details of this bizarre incident, Urvashi Nanda (25), her infant son Dhruv and husband Kalpesh Nanda were going to Gordhannagar on a bike when they met with the accident near Samarpan Hospital at 1.30pm on Friday.
"Kalpesh was driving the bike while Urvashi was sitting behind holding Dhruv. Suddenly, a chhakda appeared from the opposite direction and rammed the two-wheeler," said a police official.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Mysterious "Fish rain" near Bhanwad
Mysterious "Fish rain" is not yet over. Before few days it was Bhanwad, and now its Bantiya village of Junagadh district.
Many Forest officials and Naturalist believed that the fishes must have been dropped by pelicans during migration, Jamnagar Fisheries dept. have ruled out the possibility that fish can get sucked in clouds and then fall as rain, they feel it as "absurd". For those who think it is not possible, check out the BBC Article on Fish Rain
Navagam (Bhanwad) villagers said that they saw about half a kilometer long and as much wide fish-laden clouds about 15 feet above the ground. This looks a bit outrageous though.
In Nawagam, fish fall was seen along with roads and markets and on terraces of several buildings.
news http://jamnagar-news.blogspot.com/
Many Forest officials and Naturalist believed that the fishes must have been dropped by pelicans during migration, Jamnagar Fisheries dept. have ruled out the possibility that fish can get sucked in clouds and then fall as rain, they feel it as "absurd". For those who think it is not possible, check out the BBC Article on Fish Rain
Navagam (Bhanwad) villagers said that they saw about half a kilometer long and as much wide fish-laden clouds about 15 feet above the ground. This looks a bit outrageous though.
In Nawagam, fish fall was seen along with roads and markets and on terraces of several buildings.
news http://jamnagar-news.blogspot.com/
Three persons were arrested for selling illicit liquor
Three persons were arrested for selling illicit liquor saying it
was branded liquor of defence quota in the city on Thursday
was branded liquor of defence quota in the city on Thursday
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Jamnagar, bird watchers Khijadia Bird Sanctuary
Khijadia Bird Sanctuary
This protected area packs in an incredible diversity of ecosystems into the relatively small area of 6 square km. The sanctuary, created over the 1920s and '30s, is formed from two man-made dykes that separate fresh water from sea water, creating the opportunity to simultaneously observe species that belong to each ecosystem, and some that share both. Along with the marine and fresh water habitats, there are also marshy lands, mangroves, Prosopis areas, mudflats, salt pans, creeks, forest scrub, sandy beaches, and even farmlands bordering the area. This provides a haven for more than 220 species of resident and migratory birds, including globally threatened species such as Dalmatian pelican, Asian open bill stork, Black-necked stork, Darter, Black-headed ibis, Eurasian spoonbill, and Indian skimmer, and provides birdwatchers with a delightful chance to sight rare birds in large numbers.
There are no overnight lodges, but facilities include watchtowers, trails, and paddleboats, to help visitors engage with this diverse community. As a visitor, keep in mind that conservation in any area is a difficult process, and that in Khijadia there have been complications with how water is used by local cultivators which affect the ecosystem within the tiny protected area, so if you’re interested, you can ask around about the issues, and find out what impact even your own visit has on the process.
There are no ST buses to the site, but rickshaws are available, and private vehicles can be hired. For permission, more information, or to ask for a guide, contact Conservator of Forests Office, Tel: 0288 2679357, Nagnath Gate, Van Sankul, Ganjiwada, Jamnagar.
Jamnagar, bird watchers Khijadia Bird Sanctuary
An official survey shows that the most number of birds in India are in Gujarat state and in the Gujarat state, the most number of birds are found in Jamnagar
Several migratory birds make Jamnagar their home during the winter months. Bird watchers flock to different places like the bird Sanctury, the Marine Sanctury, the Salt pans, the rivers & water resovoirs of Jamnagar. If you are arriving in Jamnagar by train, especially in winter, you are sure to see wonderful birds just before entering the Jamnagar Station. Jamnagar is one of the few places where one can get very close to birds without disturbing them..
This protected area packs in an incredible diversity of ecosystems into the relatively small area of 6 square km. The sanctuary, created over the 1920s and '30s, is formed from two man-made dykes that separate fresh water from sea water, creating the opportunity to simultaneously observe species that belong to each ecosystem, and some that share both. Along with the marine and fresh water habitats, there are also marshy lands, mangroves, Prosopis areas, mudflats, salt pans, creeks, forest scrub, sandy beaches, and even farmlands bordering the area. This provides a haven for more than 220 species of resident and migratory birds, including globally threatened species such as Dalmatian pelican, Asian open bill stork, Black-necked stork, Darter, Black-headed ibis, Eurasian spoonbill, and Indian skimmer, and provides birdwatchers with a delightful chance to sight rare birds in large numbers.
There are no overnight lodges, but facilities include watchtowers, trails, and paddleboats, to help visitors engage with this diverse community. As a visitor, keep in mind that conservation in any area is a difficult process, and that in Khijadia there have been complications with how water is used by local cultivators which affect the ecosystem within the tiny protected area, so if you’re interested, you can ask around about the issues, and find out what impact even your own visit has on the process.
There are no ST buses to the site, but rickshaws are available, and private vehicles can be hired. For permission, more information, or to ask for a guide, contact Conservator of Forests Office, Tel: 0288 2679357, Nagnath Gate, Van Sankul, Ganjiwada, Jamnagar.
Jamnagar, bird watchers Khijadia Bird Sanctuary
An official survey shows that the most number of birds in India are in Gujarat state and in the Gujarat state, the most number of birds are found in Jamnagar
Several migratory birds make Jamnagar their home during the winter months. Bird watchers flock to different places like the bird Sanctury, the Marine Sanctury, the Salt pans, the rivers & water resovoirs of Jamnagar. If you are arriving in Jamnagar by train, especially in winter, you are sure to see wonderful birds just before entering the Jamnagar Station. Jamnagar is one of the few places where one can get very close to birds without disturbing them..
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Kotak analysts seek answers on RIL’s annual report
Kotak analysts seek answers on RIL’s annual report Mumbai: The financials of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), India’s largest company by market capitalization, have been queried in a recent report by Kotak Securities Ltd over “aggressive accounting policies”.
Jamnagar is a coastal town of Gujarat in India
Jamnagar is a coastal town of Gujarat in India. It was founded by "Jam Raval" in 1540 A.D. as the capital of the princely state of Nawanagar. It was so named after the ruler who called themselves "Jamshree". The city was built around the small Ranmal Lake in the centre of which there is a small palace that can be reached by a causeway. Jamnagar is having the only Ayurvedic University in India. The old part of the town has a number of interesting buildings such as the "Darbar Gadh", "Mandvi Tower", "Jam Bungalow". Darbar Gadh was a gathering place where the Maharaja of Nawanagar used to hold public audience. Jamnagar is the home town of world famous cricketers His Royal Highness Jam Ranjitsinhji, Duleepsinhji and Ajay Jadeja. The "Bala Hanuman Temple" is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for the continuous enchanting of "Ram Dhun" since 1st August 1964. Jamnagar is also home to all the three defense force of India. The town is also famous for its 'Brass Products', 'Bandhani' and handicrafts.
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