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Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad authorities have tightened fire safety norms for temporary firecracker stalls ahead of Diwali following the Ramol factory blast. Traders will no longer be allowed to operate from cloth tents or sheds made of inflammable materials and must use metal-sheet structures to obtain permission. The new ...Read More

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Ahmedabad RTO Issues Notices to Ola, Uber, Rapido Over Auto-Rickshaw Driver Payments

Oct 24, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Regional Transport Office (RTO) has issued show-cause notices to app-based mobility platforms Ola, Uber and Rapido over allegations of paying auto-rickshaw drivers below government-prescribed fares. The companies have been given three days to explain their position following a complaint by the ...Read More

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AMC Razes Illegal Encroachments Obstructing Asarwa ROB Redevelopment

Oct 24, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Friday demolished illegal structures obstructing the piers and pile caps on both sides of the Asarwa railway overbridge (ROB), clearing approximately 200 square metres of encroached land. The drive targeted around 10 temporary and permanent encroachments along th...Read More

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Kutch Salt Industry Gets Logistics Boost with India’s First Special Salt Container Train

Oct 23, 2026 | Gujarat Kutch Railway

Kutch: Indian Railways has launched the country’s first specialised salt container train between the Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal at Shivlakha in Kutch and Mithapur, introducing a transportation system designed to protect salt quality, increase loading capacity and reduce logistics costs for the salt industry. The s...Read More

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Mumbai Indians elevate Kieron Pollard as Head Coach

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians today announced the elevation of Kieron Pollard to Head Coach, 'extending one of the most enduring player-to-coach associations in cricket,' a press release said. Nita M. Ambani, Co-owner, Mumbai Indians, said, “Pollard joined Mumbai Indians as a young 22-year-old and, over the past sixteen ...Read More

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Oct 24, 2026 | Business

A lot of people do not look at their credit scores for years. Surprisingly, most of them do this because of something they once heard secondhand that made the whole idea sound risky, complicated, or pointless. These ideas often travel through casual conversation rather than through any authoritative source. They als...Read More

M. K. Sons Fine Jewels Limited’s IPO to open on Oct 28

Oct 23, 2026 | Business

Mumbai: M. K. Sons Fine Jewels Limited ('Company' or 'MK Sons') announced its initial public offering of Equity Shares (IPO). Details: The Offer comprises a Fresh Issue of 13,600,000 Equity Shares and an Offer for Sale of 3,400,000 Equity Shares by the Promoter Selling Shareholder, viz., Ramchand Murlidhar Raimalani. ...Read More

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VMC Clears 978-Sq-Metre Plot for Yusuf Pathan; 500 Sq Metres as Gift, Rest at 45% Discount

Oct 23, 2026 | Gujarat Vadodara

Vadodara: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation’s (VMC) Standing Committee on Friday approved a proposal to allot a 978-square-metre civic plot in the Tandalja area to former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan, with 500 square metres to be transferred as a gift and the remaining 478 square metres allotted at 55% of the asses...Read More

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900 Kg of Seized Cow Ghee Fails Lab Test; Vegetable Fat Adulteration Found

Oct 23, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: A 900-kg batch of ghee seized from a unit in Utran, Surat, on October 11 has failed laboratory tests, with samples found to be substandard and adulterated with vegetable fat, officials said. The ghee was allegedly being sold under the label Saahas Premium Cow Ghee for around ₹300 per kg. The Surat Municipal...Read More

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VHP Protests Objectionable Poem in Gujarat Magazine’s E-Copy; Poem Not Part of Final Print and Digital Copies

Oct 23, 2026 | Faith Gujarat Religious

Ahmedabad: A poem by Aziz Tankarvi that triggered objections from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) over alleged hurt to Hindu religious sentiments was included in an earlier draft of the Gujarat government's Gujarat Deepotsavi Diwali publication but was omitted from the final edition released by Chief Minister Bhupendra...Read More

Gujarat, Scotland Sign MoU to Boost Ties in Renewable Energy, Sports and Trade

Oct 23, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government and the Scottish government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in renewable energy, trade, investment, sports, education, research and sustainable development. The agreement was signed in Gandhinagar in the presence of Gujarat Chief Mi...Read More

Surat Police Invoke GUJCTOC Against Imran Mudi Gang; Six Held

Oct 23, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: Police have invoked the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GUJCTOC) Act against the notorious Imran Mudi gang, accused of terrorising residents of Surat’s Bhestan area through criminal activities ranging from intimidation to theft. ACP Sunil Tarde said the action followed an incident on June ...Read More

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17 Fake Doctors Running Illegal Clinics Nabbed in Rajkot

Oct 23, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Rajkot: The Rajkot Rural Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested 17 alleged fake doctors for allegedly running clinics and administering allopathic treatment without recognised medical qualifications or valid licences. The arrests followed raids across rural and industrial areas of Rajkot district, police said, add...Read More

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Gujarat Govt Reconstitutes Tribal Advisory Council

Oct 23, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Tribal Development Department has reconstituted the Gujarat Tribal Advisory Council under the Gujarat Tribal Advisory Council Rules, 1960, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel as its chairperson. Tribal Development Minister Naresh Patel has been appointed vice-chairperson, while Minister of Sta...Read More

India Industrial Fair Udyam 2026 Begins in Gandhinagar; Gujarat CM Inaugurates 4-Day Expo

Oct 23, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday inaugurated the 15th India Industrial Fair, ‘Udyam 2026’, organised by Laghu Udyog Bharati at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar. The four-day event, being held from October 23 to 26, brings together more than 500 exhibitors from over 12 sectors to sho...Read More

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Police Inspector Seeks 1.5-Tonne AC as Bribe; Caught by Gujarat ACB

Oct 23, 2026 | Central Gujarat Gujarat

Anand: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday caught a police inspector posted at Anklav police station in Anand district while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹40,000 from a citizen. According to the ACB, the accused, Rajdeepsinh Bhagvatsinh Vanar, a Class-II police inspector, allegedly demanded the bribe af...Read More

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Bank Manager, Cashier Booked for ₹16.39 Lakh Fraud in Gandhinagar

Oct 23, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Dabhoda police have booked the branch operations manager of Jana Small Finance Bank’s Sonarda branch in Gandhinagar and a cashier for allegedly defrauding the bank of ₹16.39 lakh. According to the complaint, Vijay Raman Barot, the branch operations manager, repeatedly failed to transfer funds to oth...Read More

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Gujarat to Add Official Seals to Digital Certificates, Saving Citizens’ Office Visits

Oct 23, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has decided to display official round seals and details of the competent issuing authority on certificates and attestations issued through digital portals, reducing the need for citizens to visit government offices separately to get documents stamped. According to a circular issue...Read More

Surat-Based Navitas Solar Plans ₹1,000 Crore Investment in 2.2 GW Solar Cell Plant

Oct 23, 2026 | Business Gujarat Surat

Surat: Swiss impact investment firm responsAbility has committed up to $20 million (about ₹190 crore) in growth capital to Surat-based Navitas Solar to support its entry into solar cell manufacturing, including a proposed 2.2 GW plant involving an investment of ₹1,000 crore. The investment, made through responsA...Read More

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Content Creator Poses as TTE for Instagram Reel at Surat Railway Station; Held

Oct 23, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: A 25-year-old content creator, Samiullah Shaikh, was arrested after a joint operation by the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) for allegedly impersonating a travelling ticket examiner (TTE) and checking passengers’ tickets at Surat railway station to film an Instagram reel. ...Read More

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Adani CNG Price Hiked by ₹4.45 per kg; Rate Reaches ₹98.47 in Ahmedabad

Oct 23, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Adani Total Gas Ltd. has increased the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Ahmedabad by ₹4.45 per kg. Following the latest revision on October 23, 2026, the retail price has reached ₹98.47 per kg, increasing fuel costs for CNG vehicle owners ahead of Diwali. The latest hike adds to the financial ...Read More

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Gujarat Delegation Holds Textile Roundtable in South Korea, Invites Investment in PM MITRA Park

Oct 23, 2026 | Gujarat

Daegu: A high-level Gujarat government delegation led by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi arrived in South Korea after a successful visit to Japan as part of efforts to strengthen international partnerships ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, a press release said. The delegation participated in the Gujar...Read More

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Farmer ‘Abducted’ Over Land Dispute; Ex-Gujarat Congress Chief Mentioned in FIR

Oct 22, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: A farmer was allegedly abducted from the Gandhinagar sub-registrar’s office over a dispute concerning the sale of agricultural land in Khoraj village, according to a complaint filed by his wife at Adalaj police station. The complainant named three men, Ravi Thakor, Gabhu Rabari and Baldev Rabari, allegi...Read More

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Ahmedabad Town Hall to get a modern makeover; renovation to be completed in two years

Oct 22, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The renovation of Ahmedabad’s historic Town Hall is targeted for completion within two years, with the blueprints and plans for the project expected to be ready within the next one-and-a-half months, Standing Committee Chairman Kamleshbhai Patel said. According to Patel, the renovation work is expected ...Read More

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AMC to use rapid testing kits to check food quality at Diwali sweet and farsan stalls

Oct 22, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will use rapid testing kits to conduct on-site preliminary checks of food items sold at temporary sweet and farsan stalls during the Diwali festive season, aiming to strengthen food safety monitoring and protect public health. The initiative is intended to address d...Read More

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AMC to host special Garba at Kankaria Lakefront on Oct 24

Oct 22, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will organise a special Garba event at the Kankaria Lakefront on Saturday, October 24, with around 1,000 persons with disabilities expected to participate in wheelchairs. The event, scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm, will bring together participants from Ahmedabad and s...Read More

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GSRTC to operate 2,400 extra buses for Diwali, plan over 8,000 additional trips

Oct 22, 2026 | Gujarat

Surat: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) will operate around 2,400 additional buses from November 4 to November 7 to manage the expected passenger rush during the Diwali festival. More than 8,000 additional trips have been planned, primarily to facilitate travel from Surat to Saurashtra, North Gujara...Read More

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Ahmedabad Book Fair 2026: Stalls More Than Double to 700+, New Attractions Added

Oct 22, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2026 will feature more than 700 book stalls, over twice the 325 stalls set up last year, as the nine-day event expands its offerings to promote reading, literature and creative expression. Organised jointly by the National Book Trust (NBT), India, and the Ahmedabad M...Read More

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Lion Injured After Being Hit by Goods Train in Amreli; Forest Dept Launches Search

Oct 22, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Amreli: The Forest Department launched a search operation after a lion was reportedly hit by a goods train on the railway tracks between Liliya and Damnagar in Amreli district early Thursday morning. The train, travelling from Pipavav Port towards Dhasa, came to a halt following the incident. The incident came to li...Read More

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AMC Civic Centres to Remain Open on Sundays, Second and Fourth Saturdays

Oct 22, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will keep all seven zonal city civic centres open on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month and every Sunday to make civic services more accessible to residents. The civic centres will operate from 9 am to 4.30 pm on these days, allowing citizens who cannot vi...Read More

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Railway Board Approves New Daily Sabarmati-Varanasi Express Train

Oct 22, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat Railway Travel

Ahmedabad: The Railway Board has approved a new Sabarmati-Varanasi Express, promising improved rail connectivity between Ahmedabad and the Purvanchal region of eastern Uttar Pradesh. The proposed daily service is expected to provide an additional travel option for passengers travelling between Gujarat and eastern UP. ...Read More

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Gujarat Govt Tightens School Entry Rules, Mandates Prior Permission for Visitors

Oct 22, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has directed schools across the state to tighten entry rules, making prior written permission mandatory for outsiders seeking to enter school premises. The directive also restricts unauthorised photography, videography, interviews and the collection of students’ personal informatio...Read More

AMC Rejects ₹5.3 Crore Pirana-Piplaj Bridge Tender Over Price Escalation Clause

Oct 22, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: A ₹5.3 crore proposal to replace a dilapidated bridge on Pirana-Piplaj Road has hit a roadblock after the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) included a price escalation clause that reportedly violated state government guidelines. The bridge, located over a culvert connecting the Sardar Patel Ring Road ...Read More

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PM Modi Calls Father of Deceased Gujarat BJYM Worker; Video Goes Viral

Oct 22, 2026 | BJP Gujarat Kutch Narendra Modi

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Mahesh Pavagadhi, father of Vrajesh Pavagadhi, a 29-year-old Gujarat BJP Yuva Morcha (BJYM) worker who died on October 12 following a serious illness. Vrajesh was formerly associated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and later served as secretary of t...Read More

Hindu Woman Raped on Pretext of Marriage in Junagadh; Married Man, Two Aides Held

Oct 22, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Junagadh: Police have arrested three men in connection with the alleged rape of a 21-year-old Hindu woman on the pretext of marriage and an alleged forced abortion after she became pregnant in Junagadh. The case was registered at the ‘B’ Division Police Station, and further investigation has been handed over to the...Read More

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