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Harsh Sanghavi, Jairam Ramesh Spar on X Over GSPC KG Basin Discovery

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A political spar broke out on social media platform X between Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Congress leader Jairam Ramesh after the latter targeted the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central Government over India’s rising dependence on crude oil, LPG and natural gas imports. The excha...Read More

Air India to move all domestic flight operations to Terminal 2 at Ahmedabad Airport

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Air India today announced that all its domestic flight operations at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in the city will shift from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2, effective 29 March 2026. The relocation covers Air India’s schedule of 210 weekly domestic flights operating to and from Ahmedabad, whil...Read More

ED Ahmedabad files prosecution complaint in ₹10.9 crore bank fraud case

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Ahmedabad Zonal Office, has filed a prosecution complaint under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a bank fraud case against M/s Shree Om Fab and others, officials said. The ED initiated investigation under the PMLA ...Read More

Gujarat BJP announces state co-spokespersons, media co-incharges

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Gujarat BJP state president Jagdish Vishwakarma on Friday announced the names of state co-spokespersons and state media co-incharges of the party. State Co-Spokespersons The following leaders have been appointed as Pradesh Sah Pravakta (State Co-Spokespersons): Dhavalbhai Patel (MP) – Valsad ...Read More

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View AllBlinded by harsh white LED headlights, highway driver fails to spot cattle in Gujarat

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Samrat Samprati Museum, Koba to have seven galleries with rare artefacts

Koba (Gandhinagar): A unique confluence of India’s rich cultural heritage and historical legacy is set to take shape at the newly built Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar. The grand museum will be inaugurated on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The museum is dedicated to the...Read More

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Railways Regularises Agra–Asarva (Ahmedabad) Train, 5-Day Weekly Service via Udaipur

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Railway Board has approved the regularisation of the 01919/01920 Agra Cantt–Asarva Special train as a regular service, which will now run as 20178/20177 Agra Cantt–Asarva Express, according to an official communication. The train will operate five days a week with multiple commercial stoppages across...Read More

Relief for farmers: Gujarat extends deadline for land purchase payment till Dec 2026

Mar 27, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Friday announced that Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has decided to extend the deadline by one year for tenants to pay the purchase price under Section 32 of the Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act. As per the Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948, under Section...Read More

Hit-and-Run on SG Highway: Car Hits Bike, Drags It Before Driver Flees

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A serious road accident was reported on the Pakwan overbridge on SG Highway in Ahmedabad this afternoon, leaving a 47-year-old motorcyclist critically injured after being hit by a speeding car whose driver fled the scene. The accident occurred when a Volkswagen car travelling from Thaltej towards Sarkhej ra...Read More

Gujarat govt grants stamp duty relief for inheritance, partition of agricultural land

Mar 27, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has decided to provide relaxation in jantri-based stamp duty provisions for internal land transactions among lineal and collateral heirs in the state, the Gujarat government said. The decision comes after representations made by community leaders, farmer associations and agri...Read More

Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026 set to provide solid Legal protection for Women

Mar 27, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat State Assembly recently passed the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, aiming to provide stronger legal protection and equality for women across communities. The Bill covers key areas such as marriage, divorce, live-in relationships, maintenance and inheritance, and seeks to ensure eq...Read More

Row Over MLA Mohan Kokani’s Housewarming ! Kajal Hindustani Raises Questions

Mar 27, 2026 |

Vyara: A controversy has erupted in Gujarat after activist Kajal Hindustani questioned the religious identity of BJP MLA from the Vyara Assembly seat, Mohan Kokani, following a housewarming ceremony at his residence in Vyara that allegedly involved Christian rituals performed by a pastor. The controversy began after p...Read More

Gujarat Govt Clears 6 Zone Change Proposals Submitted by AUDA

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has approved six zone change proposals submitted by the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA), paving the way for major land-use changes in Godhavi, Kathwada, Jamiyatpura, Pardhol and Virochananagar. The approvals are expected to accelerate urban expansion, industrial growth an...Read More

850-Bed ‘Rain Basera’ Built at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital for Patients’ Relatives

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A state-of-the-art 858-bed Rain Basera facility has been built at the Civil Hospital campus in Asarwa at a cost of about ₹60 crore to provide accommodation for relatives of patients coming for treatment from across Gujarat and other states. Civil Hospital, one of the largest government hospitals in Asia, ...Read More

Ahmedabad-Mumbai Vande Bharat to Continue with 20 Coaches; Extra Coach Added to Karnavati Express

Mar 27, 2026 |

Surat: Earlier this month, the Railways increased the number of coaches in the Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express to 20. The extension, which was initially allowed till March 31, has now been further extended for the month of April. The Railways has also announced temporary changes in the operation of the ...Read More

LPG Tanker Jag Vasant Reaches Gujarat After Hormuz Passage Amid West Asia War

Mar 27, 2026 |

Vadinar: LPG tanker Jag Vasant, carrying about 47,600 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, docked at Vadinar port in Gujarat late Thursday night, nearly three weeks after being held up in the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The vessel’s arrival has eased concerns over LPG availability in I...Read More

30-Day Block at Surat Railway Station, Some Trains to Operate from Udhna

Mar 27, 2026 |

Surat: The modernization work at Surat railway station has reached a crucial stage. As part of the station redevelopment project, the railways will carry out the launching of a U-roof structure between platforms 2–3 and 4. For this purpose, the railway administration has issued a Traffic Working Order (TWO) for 30 da...Read More

Ahmedabad Businessman, Associates Duped of ₹64 Crore in Land Deal Fraud

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A 37-year-old businessman from Thaltej and his partners were allegedly cheated of about ₹64 crore in a real estate fraud, following a complaint filed with the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch. According to the complaint, Mayur Thakkar, who is involved in angadia and land dealings, was intr...Read More

Himmatnagar–Khedbrahma Railway Line Speed Trial Successful, PM Modi Likely to Inaugurate on March 31

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A speed trial of electric locomotives conducted on the newly electrified 55.672-km broad gauge Himmatnagar–Khedbrahma railway line was successful, marking a significant step towards the commissioning of the gauge-converted section. During the trial, the electric loco reached Khedbrahma from Himmatnagar in ...Read More

AMC Fines Beekay Bakers on CG Road After Insects Found in Nankhatai

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has levied a fine of ₹25,000 on Beekay Bakers on CG Road after a customer allegedly found insects in nankhatai (cookies) purchased from the shop. Following the complaint, officials from the AMC health department inspected the premises and detected multiple hygiene v...Read More

IIM Ahmedabad Opens New AI School Backed by ₹100 Crore Donation from Alumna

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) inaugurated the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence on its campus on Thursday. The new school is aimed at combining advanced artificial intelligence research with management expertise to address complex challenges across industry, govern...Read More

IMD to Set Up Doppler Weather Radars in Ahmedabad, Surat Under Mission Mausam

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is preparing to significantly strengthen Gujarat’s weather monitoring network under Mission Mausam. So far, the state has mainly relied on the Bhuj radar for observations, but the upgraded system will include advanced S-Band Doppler weather radars (DWRs) in Ahmeda...Read More

IPL 2026: We Want to Score Big Runs Consistently, Says Gujarat Titans Captain Shubman Gill

Mar 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Captain Shubman Gill laid down a clear and confident marker for the IPL 2026 season, emphasising consistency over occasional brilliance as the defining goal for the Gujarat Titans. As the team prepares for the new campaign, Gill stressed the importance of scoring runs regularly and performing well in all con...Read More

Gujarat HC Seeks NHAI Affidavit on NH-8 Repairs, Toll Collection and Maintenance Spending

Mar 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to file a detailed affidavit on the condition, maintenance, and toll collection of key stretches of National Highway-8 (now known as NH-48), while hearing public interest litigations alleging poor upkeep despite heavy toll re...Read More

Surat - Mangaluru Express Regularised; Direct Link to Goa and Karnataka

Mar 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has announced the regularisation of the 09057/09058 Surat–Mangaluru Special as Train No. 19057/19058 Surat–Mangaluru Express, providing direct rail connectivity between South Gujarat, the Konkan region and coastal Karnataka. The train will run on a bi-weekly basis. According to Western...Read More

Gujarat Likely to Get 11 Greenfield Airports as Centre Approves UDAN 2.0

Mar 26, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: In a major push to strengthen domestic air connectivity, the Central Government has approved the Regional Connectivity Scheme - Modified UDAN for a period of ten years from FY 2026–27 to FY 2035–36, with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore. Under the modified UDAN scheme, the government plans to develop ...Read More

Petrol Pump Licence Suspended, Case Filed Against Rajkot Dealers Association Chief

Mar 26, 2026 |

Rajkot: Rumours of petrol and diesel shortage triggered panic buying across Gujarat, including Rajkot, leading to long queues at fuel stations on Monday. The situation escalated after a statement by Rajkot Petrol Pump Dealers Association president Gopal Chudasama, prompting action by oil companies and authorities. An ...Read More

GIFT City to Get New International School; Priority Admission for Employees’ Children

Mar 26, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: With the number of families living in GIFT City steadily rising, plans are underway to set up a new world-class international school to strengthen social infrastructure in India’s first operational smart city. Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Limited (GIFTCL) has invited bids for developing...Read More

RBI Approves Merger of Two More Co-operative Banks in Gujarat

Mar 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the voluntary amalgamation of The Bapunagar Mahila Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad with Shri Vinayak Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, under the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. According to an official release, the RBI sanctioned the Scheme of Amal...Read More

Akota Bridge in Vadodara to remain shut for 14 days for Bullet Train Work

Mar 26, 2026 |

Vadodara: The Akota–Dandia Bazar bridge in the city will be closed for a period of two weeks starting Friday morning and will remain shut until April 8 to facilitate construction work for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train corridor being executed by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL). The 380...Read More

Ahmedabad to Host India vs Sri Lanka ODI Match; Rajkot Set for T20 Clash in 2026 Home Season

Mar 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad and Rajkot will host international matches during Team India’s home season 2026–27, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the fixtures for the upcoming international calendar. According to the schedule released by the BCCI, India will host Sri Lanka in December 2026...Read More

Ahmedabad to Host India vs Australia 5th Test of Border - Gavaskar Trophy

Mar 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the fifth and final Test of the India–Australia series in February–March 2027, as part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy during Team India’s international home season 2026–27. As per the schedule released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), t...Read More

Mumbai - Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: 430 km Piers, 341 km Girder Work Completed: Centre

Mar 26, 2026 |

New Delhi: The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, India’s first bullet train corridor, is progressing steadily with major civil works completed across large sections of the route, Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha. Sharing the details of the project in a reply to a q...Read More

Western Railway Extends Trips of Several Gujarat-Passing Special Trains

Mar 26, 2026 |

New Delhi: To facilitate passengers and accommodate additional rush, Western Railway has decided to extend the services of several special trains running on different routes, including those passing through Gujarat. According to a press release issued by Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, ...Read More

Western Railway’s Rajkot Division Runs First Long-Haul Mega Freight Train, Covers 306 km

Mar 26, 2026 |

Rajkot: Rajkot Division of Western Railway achieved a milestone by successfully operating its first long-haul "Mega Freight Train" from Windmill (near Jamnagar), comprising 87 wagons (formed by combining two goods trains into a single long-haul train). This marks a major advancement in freight handling capability, oper...Read More

Over 63,939 km Canal Network Completed Under Narmada Project

Mar 26, 2026 |

Narmada: In a detailed status report as of January 31, 2026, the state government has provided an update on the progress of the Narmada Project, highlighting that the vast majority of its infrastructure is now functional. As per the government reply in the state assembly, core components of the project, including th...Read More