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Centre Notifies Panoli in Gujarat as New Customs Handling Point

Apr 08, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

New Delhi: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under the Ministry of Finance has issued a Gazette notification authorising Panoli in Bharuch district as a location for customs operations under the Customs Act. With this inclusion, Panoli is now officially recognised as a customs point where imported...Read More

Star Air to Launch Direct Surat - Mundra Flight Service from April 26

Apr 08, 2026 | AviationGujaratKutchTravel

Surat: Travel to the Kutch region is set to become faster and more convenient, with Star Air announcing a new direct flight service between Surat and Mundra. Bookings for the service have already begun. The new service will commence on April 26 and will operate five days a week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Su...Read More

Congress Chief Kharge Apologises for ‘Illiterate People of Gujarat’ Remark After Backlash

Apr 08, 2026 | BJPCongressGujaratPolitics

Ahmedabad: After the uproar over his controversial remarks describing people of Gujarat as “illiterate”, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday issued a public apology on social media platform X, expressing regret and stating that he had no intention of hurting sentiments. The remarks by the Congress c...Read More

Son of Ex-IPS Officer Gets 3-Year Jail Term in Cheating Case in Ahmedabad

Apr 08, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A rural court on Tuesday sentenced Nirav Jebaliya, son of former IPS officer B. S. Jebaliya, to three years’ imprisonment after convicting him in a 2023 cheating case involving a forged High Court stay order. Chief Judicial Magistrate J. A. Baxi found Nirav guilty of cheating, while acquitting him of char...Read More

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Apr 08, 2026 | Gujarat, Saurastra Featured

Rajkot Man Meets Akshay Kumar After 700 km Barefoot Walk and Month-Long Wait

Kushagra Tiwari, Mumbai: A month-long wait for 35-year-old Ashok Kanjariya ended on an emotional and joyful note on Wednesday, as he finally met Hindi film actor Akshay Kumar. A native of Rajkot, Ashok had walked around 700 km barefoot from the Ghanteshwar area in Rajkot to Mumbai and had been camping in the city for o...Read More

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Surat Police Bust Nationwide Online Shopping Fraud, Two Arrested

Apr 08, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Cyber Crime Cell of Surat Police has arrested two men from the Saroli area for allegedly running a nationwide online shopping fraud targeting customers through fake clothing sales. The accused, Ankit Tulshi Ajudia (29) and Maulik Nilesh Dughagra (25), both originally from Jamnagar, were operating fraudulent...Read More

Stray Dog Menace: 5-Year-Old Boy Killed in Bhanvad of Gujarat

Apr 08, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Devbhoomi Dwarka: Yet another life has been lost in Gujarat due to the menace of stray dogs. A five-year-old boy was mauled to death by a stray dog in Bhanvad town of Devbhoomi Dwarka district. The victim, identified as Viraj Thackeray, belonged to a migrant worker’s family and lived in the Kharawad locality of Bhan...Read More

Thaltej Oxygen Park Falls Into Disrepair; AMC Issues Notice to PPP Contractor

Apr 08, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: An Oxygen Park in the Hebatpur area of the Thaltej ward, developed to improve air quality by planting thousands of trees using the Miyawaki method, has fallen into severe neglect. A large number of trees have dried up due to poor maintenance. Opened to the public in 2022 under a Public-Private Partnership (...Read More

Gujarati Community Protests Outside Congress Office in Delhi Over Kharge’s ‘Illiterate’ Remark

Apr 08, 2026 | CongressGujaratIndiaPolitics

New Delhi: Members of the Gujarati community staged a protest outside the Congress office on Wednesday, accusing party president Mallikarjun Kharge of insulting Gujaratis during a recent election campaign in Kerala. The controversy erupted after Kharge, addressing a rally in Kerala’s Idukki district on Sunday, remar...Read More

NHAI to Develop ‘Arogya Van’ Along National Highways in Gujarat and Other States

Apr 08, 2026 | GujaratRoad JourneyTravel

New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced an initiative to develop ‘Arogya Van’thematic plantations of medicinal trees on vacant land parcels along national highways. The initiative aims to enhance biodiversity by introducing medicinal tree species that support pollinators, birds and ...Read More

Gir Kesar Mangoes Fetch Up to $30 per Dozen in UK, US, Australia Amid Strong Demand

Apr 08, 2026 | GujaratIndiaSaurastra

Junagadh: With the onset of the mango season, the global demand for Gir’s Kesar mangoes has increased, and this is visible in the stark price disparity between domestic and international markets. While a 10 kg box of Gir Kesar mangoes is currently priced between Rs 1,200 and Rs 1,500 in Junagadh, the same produce fet...Read More

SC Upholds GMB Decision to Disqualify Two Firms in Gujarat Ports Dredging Case

Apr 08, 2026 | GujaratKutchSaurastra

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has upheld the decision of the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) to disqualify two major dredging firms, Dharti Dredging and Infrastructure Limited and Sahara Dredging Limited, from an offshore contract, clearing the way for further progress in key marine infrastructure projects in Guja...Read More

Gujarat University Postpones Exams Due to Local Polls

Apr 08, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Gujarat University has postponed several examinations due to the ongoing local body elections, citing the deployment of staff and officials for election duties as the primary reason. The university had initially scheduled undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) semester examinations in five phases. While t...Read More

Gujarat Forest Dept Reshuffle: PCCF Anirudh Singh Transferred

Apr 08, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: In a major reshuffle in Gujarat’s forest department, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Head of Forest Force Anirudh Singh was removed from the top post on Monday night, days after the transfer of 365 Range Forest Officers (RFOs) triggered controversy. Singh has been appointed Managing Dire...Read More

Gujarat IPS Officer Resigns from Service a Month Before Retirement

Apr 08, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: DIG-rank IPS officer Manoj Ninama has resigned from service ahead of his scheduled retirement on May 31. The state government has accepted his resignation. Ninama, a native of Aravalli district in North Gujarat, has served in the service for 42 years. He is a batchmate and close associate of P.C. Baranda,...Read More

ACB Gujarat Nabs Dy Mamlatdar, Peon in Bribe Case

Apr 08, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Surendranagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) carried out a trap operation at the Mamlatdar office in Lakhtar, catching two accused red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹20,000. The accused include Kanaksinh Wadhubha Jhala, an outsourced peon at the Mamlatdar’s office in Lakhtar, and Jaideepsinh Hanubha Parmar, ...Read More

₹21.37 Crore Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in Gujarat, 10 Booked Under GujCTOC

Apr 08, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSaurastraSurat

Bhavnagar: In a major crackdown, Bhavnagar police have unearthed a cyber laundering racket involving suspicious transactions worth ₹21.37 crore, including confirmed fraud proceeds of ₹8.11 crore routed from across India to the Middle East. Police said the cybercrime syndicate has been dismantled, and 10 accused hav...Read More

NID Ahmedabad Seeks ₹13.91 Lakh from Former Director Over Residence Expenses

Apr 08, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The National Institute of Design (NID) has asked its former director, Praveen Nahar, to pay ₹13.91 lakh for expenses linked to his official residence during his tenure from June 2019 to October 2024. The amount includes ₹12.89 lakh for sweeping and cleaning services and ₹1.02 lakh towards electricity c...Read More

Fake SBI Challans Used to Dupe Govt of ₹23.5 Lakh; Gandhinagar Police Book Three

Apr 08, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: A major fraud involving forged bank challans in illegal mining cases has surfaced in Gandhinagar, with Sector 7 police booking three individuals for allegedly cheating the state government of over ₹23.5 lakh. The complaint was filed by Nisarg Bhatt, a royalty inspector with the office of the additional di...Read More

Over 130 Ahmedabad Schools Issued Notice Over Excess Grant Dues

Apr 08, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Around 133 grant-in-aid schools in the city have been issued final recovery notices by the district education officer for failing to return approximately Rs 2.9 crore received in excess of their entitled grants. Despite multiple reminders, the institutions have not refunded the surplus amounts, officials sai...Read More

Bicchu Gang's Asfaq Sheikh, Aides Allegedly Assault Rickshaw Puller in Yakutpura

Apr 07, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: An incident of assault has come to light from the Yakutpura area, where an alleged member of the Bicchu gang, recently released from jail after earlier being booked under the GujCTOC Act, along with his associates, reportedly attacked a rickshaw puller. CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced, raising conce...Read More

Snake Rescuer Survives Cobra Bite in North Gujarat; What Is a Non-Venomous Dry Bite?

Apr 07, 2026 | GujaratNorth GujaratVideo

Himmmatnagar: A snake rescue operation in North Gujarat turned unusual after locally popular and highly-experienced and skillful rescuer Pradip Patel was bitten by a cobra while handling the reptile. Patel, who runs social media channels under the name Sarpmitra Pradip Patel, later shared a video of the incident online...Read More

BJP to Stage Protest Outside Congress Office in Delhi Over Kharge’s Remark on Gujaratis

Apr 07, 2026 | BJPCongressGujaratIndiaPolitics

New Delhi: The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for a massive protest in the national capital on April 8, 2026, against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his alleged derogatory remarks about Gujaratis. The 'Vishal Dharna Pradarshan' will be held at around 10:30 am tomorrow outside the Congress national ...Read More

Gujarat PNG Push Accelerates, Domestic Registrations Up 948% : Govt

Apr 07, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Amid evolving geopolitical developments in West Asia, both the Central and Gujarat governments are closely monitoring the availability and pricing of petroleum products and other essential commodities. Authorities have assured that adequate measures are in place to ensure uninterrupted supply and accessibili...Read More

GSRTC Resumes Online Passenger Pass Service; Over 2 Lakh to Benefit

Apr 07, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Tuesday announced that the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has resumed its online passenger pass service, offering major relief to daily commuters across the state. According to the announcement, the online pass facility under the daily passen...Read More

AMC issues notices to 235 food units; seizes over 240 kg of suspicious paneer from 2 dairies

Apr 07, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Food Department of the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), in a five-day operation from April 3 to April 7, inspected a total of 452 food units, of which 235 were issued notices for violations. Authorities destroyed approximately 318 kg/litre of unsafe food and collected administrative penalties amounti...Read More

Where Did It Rain in Gujarat Today? Here Are the Figures

Apr 07, 2026 | Central GujaratGujaratNorth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Several parts of Gujarat recorded unseasonal rainfall between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm on April 7, 2026, with talukas in North and Central Gujarat receiving light to moderate showers, according to data released by the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar. Sathamba in Arvalli district recorded the hi...Read More

Ahmedabad Jagannath Temple Land Sale Row: Allegations of Undervalued Deal, Black Money Surface

Apr 07, 2026 | AhmedabadFaithGujaratReligious

Ahmedabad: The Jagannath Temple in the Jamalpur area has come under the centre of a controversy following allegations that temple trust land worth approximately ₹60 crore was sold to a Muslim businessman without prior authorization. Social activist Atul Dave has spearheaded the allegations, claiming that the deal ha...Read More

Fire at Khajod Dumping Site in Surat Rages for 10 Days; Residents Threaten Poll Boycott

Apr 07, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The city, known as one of the cleanest in the country, is currently grappling with a serious environmental and public health issue, as a massive fire has been raging at the Khajod dumping site for the past 10 days. The prolonged blaze has engulfed nearby residential areas in thick smoke, severely impacting air q...Read More

Bhim Vakani, Father of ‘Taarak Mehta’ Fame Disha & Mayur Vakani, Passes Away at 84

Apr 07, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Veteran Gujarati playwright and actor Bhim Vakani passed away today at the age of 84. He was the father of popular television actors Disha Vakani, famed for her role as Daya Ben, and Mayur Vakani, who plays Sundarlal in the long-running sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Bhim Vakani passed away at his ...Read More

Customer Finds Worm in Gujarati Thali at SP Ring Road Restaurant, AMC Imposes Fine

Apr 07, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A popular dining spot in the city has come under fire after a customer found a worm in a Gujarati thali he had ordered, raising serious concerns over food safety standards. The incident occurred at The Raj Thal and Restaurant, located on SP Ring Road. According to claims, the customer had ordered five Gujar...Read More

Kharge’s Remark Is Just the Latest; Revisiting Congress Leaders’ Past Controversial Statements on Gujarat

Apr 07, 2026 | CongressGujaratPolitics

Gandhinagar:  Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has faced sharp criticism  after calling the people of Gujarat "illiterate" who can be fooled. However, this is not the first time Congress leadership has made such statements regarding Gujarat and its people. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has several times mentioned...Read More

Mohsin Becomes Mohit in Fake Aadhaar Card, Rapes Hindu Woman in Ahmedabad

Apr 07, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: In yet another alleged case of love jihad in the Odhav area, a Muslim youth allegedly posed as a Hindu to trap and rape a Hindu female. Mohsin Pathan, the accused, created a fake Aadhaar card in the name of "Mohit Patel" to lure the woman, who is a widow. The two met while the woman was traveling on an AMTS...Read More

Air India Revises Fuel Surcharge Across Domestic and International Routes

Apr 07, 2026 | AviationGujaratIndiaIndia/WorldTravel

Mumbai: Air India group today announced further revisions to its fuel surcharge structure across domestic and international routes, a press release said. A.    Fuel Surcharge on Domestic India Routes Following the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas' and Ministry of Civil Aviation's decision to ...Read More

2.5-month-old girl’s body unearthed in suspected dosa batter food poisoning case in Ahmedabad

Apr 07, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: In a case involving the deaths of two minor girls in the Chandkheda area of the city, in a suspected food poisoning incident, authorities on Tuesday exhumed the body of a two-and-a-half-month-old infant in the presence of a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team for postmortem. The body was exhumed because ...Read More