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Gujarat Tops Investment Readiness Rankings, Among India’s Top 5 GDP Contributors: Client Associates Report

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NIC Server Glitch Halts RTO Services Across Gujarat again; Over 25,000 Applications Stuck

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Over 35,000 Medical Stores Across Gujarat Shut in Nationwide Strike Against Online Drug Sales

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BJP Appoints Office-Bearers in 77 Municipalities of Gujarat; Here is the List

May 20, 2026 | BJPGujaratPolitics

Gandhinagar: Following its sweeping victory in Gujarat’s local self-government elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party has completed appointments for key positions, including President, Vice President, Executive Committee Chairman, and other leadership posts across municipalities where it secured a majority. The BJP h...Read More

Over 20 Development Works Now Allowed Under Gujarat's Vatan Prem Yojana

May 20, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has amended the provisions of its "Vatan Prem Yojana" to boost public participation and accelerate village development by widening the scope of eligible projects and revising the funding structure to attract greater support from donors and non-resident Gujaratis (NRGs). The decision...Read More

Gujarat Adds 85,000 Domestic PNG Connections Amid West Asia Crisis

May 20, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has accelerated efforts to ensure uninterrupted gas supply and provide new domestic PNG connections amid the ongoing global crisis, with more than 85,000 new domestic PNG connections and over 1,100 commercial connections being issued across the state, Minister and government spokespe...Read More

Flat Sale Violates Disturbed Areas Act in Bhavnagar; Seller, Buyer Booked

May 20, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Bhavnagar: A case has been registered in Bhavnagar city over the alleged violation of the Disturbed Areas Act (Ashant Dhara) in connection with the sale of a flat in the Juni Manekwadi area, after authorities found that the property transaction was carried out and possession was handed over without obtaining mandatory ...Read More

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May 20, 2026 | Gujarat, South Gujarat Featured

Strawberry Production in Dang Reaches Nearly 200 Metric Tonnes in 2024-25

Gandhinagar: Dang has emerged as a key centre for strawberry cultivation in Gujarat, with the area under cultivation having grown from 20 hectares in 2022–23 to an estimated 33 hectares in 2025–26. Consequently, production has risen from 140 metric tonnes in 2022–23 to 196 metric tonnes in 2024–25 and is projec...Read More

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Gothan Railway Over Bridge in Surat to Remain Partially Shut for 3 Months

May 20, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has announced a 92-day closure of one carriageway of the Gothan Railway Over Bridge (ROB) for repair and maintenance work, affecting vehicular movement from May 20 to August 20. According to an order issued by Surat Municipal Commissioner M. Nagarajan (IAS), the stretch of ...Read More

World Bank Team Praises AMC’s Bakrol Gaushala for Its Sustainable, Zero-Waste Model

May 20, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A World Bank veterinary team has praised the Amdavad Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) innovative and sustainable livestock management initiatives at Bakrol Gaushala, describing it as a model for urban gaushalas and circular economy practices. The three-member delegation, comprising Dr. Ashok Kumar, Jeevan Mo...Read More

Ahmedabad Launches Google Maps-Based Smart Traffic Management Pilot Project

May 20, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The city is moving closer to becoming one of India’s leading hubs for smart traffic management, as the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has taken a significant step by launching a pilot project using Google Maps’ advanced traffic intelligence platform, Road Management Insights (RMI). With this initiat...Read More

Delhi - Mumbai Expressway: Vadodara - Godhra Stretch Opens Officially

May 20, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRoad JourneyTravel

Vadodara: Around a month after being opened on a trial basis, the Vadodara-Godhra section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway was officially inaugurated on May 20, marking the formal commencement of operations on the key stretch. The section, comprising Packages 29, 30, and 31 of the Vadodara–Virar segment of the country...Read More

Bullet Train Project: 130-Metre Steel Bridge Span Launched Over DFCC Rail Tracks in Gujarat

May 20, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Ahmedabad: National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) today announced that it has completed the launching of a 130-metre span of a 330-metre-long steel bridge (100+130+100 m) over Indian Railways tracks near Tralsi village in Bharuch under the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. The bridge crosses DFCC ...Read More

Gujarat Leads BJP-Ruled States with Low Petrol Prices Amid National Fuel Price Debate

May 20, 2026 | GujaratIndia

New Delhi: Amid a national debate over rising fuel prices triggered by the global energy crisis due to escalating tensions in West Asia, along with political attacks directed at the central government, state-wise fuel price data has highlighted significant disparities across India. BJP-governed states in northern and w...Read More

7-Foot Crocodile Rescued from Pit Near Under-Construction Bridge in Vadodara

May 20, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Panic gripped the Nagarwada area of Vadodara after a seven-foot crocodile entered a pit near an under-construction bridge on Wednesday. The reptile was safely rescued by the Forest Department after an hour-long operation and later released into the Vishwamitri River. According to officials, construction work...Read More

Aditya Birla Health's Activ Yuva Insurance Plan; Healthy Habits Can Earn Up to 100% Premium Back

May 20, 2026 | Business

Ahmedabad: Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Ltd. (“ABHICL”), the health insurance arm of Aditya Birla Capital, today announced the launch of Activ Yuva, a health-focused insurance plan designed for the evolving lifestyle and wellness needs of young Indians. As part of the offering, a comprehensive wellness program...Read More

SpiceJet to Suspend Mumbai, Delhi Flights from Ahmedabad; Kandla-Mumbai Route Also Hit

May 20, 2026 | AhmedabadAviationGujaratIndiaTravel

Ahmedabad: Low-cost carrier SpiceJet is set to suspend operations on key Gujarat routes, including the Ahmedabad–Mumbai and Ahmedabad–Delhi sectors, while services on the Kandla–Mumbai route have already been halted, raising concerns over the airline’s ongoing financial troubles and shrinking network footprint....Read More

Stray Dog Pack Attacks Child in Surat; CCTV Footage of Incident Goes Viral

May 20, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The growing menace of stray dogs in Surat city and nearby villages has once again sparked concern after a disturbing incident emerged from the Khanpura area of Limbayat, where a pack of stray dogs attacked a young child playing near his house. The incident, captured on CCTV, has triggered fear among residents an...Read More

Notorious UP Gangster Sholey Singh Nabbed in Surat; Two Pistols, Six Cartridges Seized

May 20, 2026 | GujaratIndiaSurat

Surat: The Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) in Surat has arrested an alleged Uttar Pradesh-based gangster carrying a cumulative bounty of ₹1.5 lakh. The accused, identified as Sholey Singh Thakur alias Anand Singh (26), was apprehended from the Khatodara area. Police said he headed the “Sholey Gang” and was allege...Read More

3-Year-Old Girl Dies After Cement Block Dislodged by Monkeys Falls on Her Head in Vadodara

May 20, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: In a tragic incident highlighting the growing monkey menace, a three-year-old girl died after a cement block dislodged by monkeys fell on her head at an under-construction building in the Baranpura area of Vadodara. The child, who was playing beneath the structure, sustained severe injuries and later died dur...Read More

Traffic Block at Vadodara Railway Station to Affect Several Train Services for One Month

May 20, 2026 | GujaratRailwayTravelVadodara

Vadodara: Western Railway has announced changes in the origination and termination points of several trains due to ongoing Non-Interlocking (NI) work involving yard remodelling and the commissioning of an Electronic Interlocking system at Vadodara station yard. The infrastructure work under the Vadodara Division com...Read More

IDBI, Yes Bank Officials Among 5 Held in ₹5.75 Crore Land Deal Fraud in Surat

May 20, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Surat city police has arrested four bank officials and a mobile SIM card distributor in connection with an alleged ₹5.75 crore land fraud case, in which fake bank accounts were reportedly opened in the names of landowners who were residing in Canada at the time. According t...Read More

Udhna - Bandra Special Train to Get Modern LHB Coaches from May-End

May 20, 2026 | GujaratRailwaySuratTravel

Surat: In a move aimed at enhancing passenger comfort and safety, Western Railway has decided to upgrade the Udhna–Bandra Terminus Special Fare Special Train (No. 09055/56) by replacing its existing ICF coaches with modern LHB coaches from the end of this month. According to railway officials, the new LHB rake will ...Read More

Ahmedabad to Get New Mayor on May 26, Nearly Month after Election Results

May 20, 2026 | BJPGujaratPolitics

Ahmedabad: Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is set to elect its new office bearers on May 26, nearly a month after the municipal election results were declared. The Municipal Secretariat has convened a special board meeting at 11 am for the election of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Standing Committee Chairman. The ...Read More

Two Foreign Nationals Arrested in Ahmedabad for Overstaying Visas, Hiding in Shantigram

May 20, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratVisa

Ahmedabad: Bopal police arrested two foreign nationals from the Shantigram area near Vaishnodevi Circle for allegedly staying illegally in India even after the expiry of their visas. A case has been registered against the duo under the Foreigners Act, and further investigation is underway. The arrests came during th...Read More

Amul Declares Pay Hike of Rs 10 for Milk Producers

May 19, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Ahmedabad: In a major relief for lakhs of cattle farmers and milk producers across Gujarat, Amul Dairy has announced an increase of ₹10 per kg fat in milk procurement prices. The revised rates will come into effect from June 1, 2026, and are expected to provide a financial boost to dairy farmers amid rising fodder an...Read More

Alleged ₹3.16-Crore VIP Box Purchase at Narendra Modi Stadium, Family Dominance Put SCA Under Lens

May 19, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: The Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) has once again landed in controversy after allegations surfaced over its reported purchase of a VIP corporate box at the Narendra Modi Stadium for ₹3.16 crore, with petitioners demanding a forensic audit of the association’s finances over the past decade. The issue h...Read More

IndiGrid, AmpereHour Commission India’s Largest Standalone BESS Project in Gujarat

May 19, 2026 | BusinessGujarat

Gandhinagar: IndiGrid and AmpereHour Energy on Monday announced the commissioning of a 180 MW/360 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at a Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation substation in Gujarat. According to a press release, the project, for which Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited serves as the off-taker, i...Read More

Massive Fire Engulfs Esdee Paints Factory Near Changodar; Major Call Declared

May 19, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Sanand: A massive fire broke out at the Esdee Paints Ltd factory near Moraiya village on the Ahmedabad–Bavla highway around noon on Tuesday, triggering a “Major Call” by fire authorities as thick black smoke from the blaze was visible up to 10 kilometres away. The fire rapidly intensified due to the presence of h...Read More

Vadodara - Godhra Stretch of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Set for Official Opening on May 20

May 19, 2026 | Central GujaratGujaratRoad JourneyTravelVadodara

Vadodara: Around a month after being opened on a trial basis, the Vadodara-Godhra section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is scheduled for its official inauguration on May 20. The stretch, which includes Packages 29, 30, and 31 of the Vadodara–Virar section of the nation's largest greenfield expressway, has been open...Read More

Gujarat Police Busts ₹226-Crore Crypto Syndicate; 9 Held Over Terror Funding, Dark Web Links

May 19, 2026 | GujaratIndia

Ahmedabad: In a major crackdown on cyber-enabled financial crimes, the Cyber Centre of Excellence (CCoE) of CID Crime, Gandhinagar, has unearthed an international cryptocurrency syndicate. This network was allegedly operating on the Dark Web for narcotics distribution, money laundering, and financing designated interna...Read More

Ahmedabad Plans Urban Overhaul with 50+ km of Precinct, Iconic and Model Roads

May 19, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has initiated a major urban infrastructure drive with more than 50 kilometres of precinct development, iconic roads, model roads and corridor projects currently under execution or in the planning stage. The large-scale initiative aims to strengthen Ahmedabad’s urban ...Read More

ACB Gujarat Nabs Orthopedic Surgeon of General Hospital in Bribe Case

May 19, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Anand: The Gujarat Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday trapped an orthopedic surgeon working at General Hospital Anand while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 3,000 for a finger surgery that was supposed to be provided free of cost under government rules. According to ACB officials, the complainant approached the ...Read More

Govt Polytechnic Ahmedabad to Hold Diploma Admission Guidance Seminar on May 21

May 19, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Government Polytechnic Institute, Ahmedabad will organise a free guidance seminar to assist students and parents with the admission process for diploma engineering courses. The seminar, scheduled to be held on May 21 at 11:30 am at the institute’s Seminar Hall, will provide guidance on admissions to first...Read More

Gujarat City Gas Distribution Companies Added 85K Domestic PNG Connections in 2.5 Months: Govt

May 19, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies across Gujarat added around 85,000 domestic PNG connections and 1,100 commercial connections over the last 2.5 months, the Gujarat government said in a press release. Energy Minister Rushikesh Patel said Gujarat Energy Limited (GEL) accelerated efforts to expand the u...Read More

Morbi Ceramic Industry Sees Revival as 670 Units Resume Operations: Gujarat Govt

May 19, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Energy Limited’s (GEL) supply strategy has helped revive Morbi’s ceramic industry, with the number of operational units rising sharply from 83 to over 670 in just one and a half months, Energy Minister Rushikesh Patel said on Tuesday. The Morbi ceramic cluster, one of the country’s largest...Read More

India's First UHP Semiconductor Welding Course Batch Passes Out from ITI Dholera

May 19, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratIndia

Gandhinagar: As the semiconductor industry gains momentum in the Dholera and Sanand regions of the state, efforts have been stepped up to create a skilled workforce for the sector. In this direction, the first batch of 16 students from the ‘Ultra High Purity (UHP) Semiconductor Welding Program’ has passed out after...Read More

Stray Dog Menace: SC Allows Euthanasia of Rabid and Aggressive Dogs

May 19, 2026 | GujaratIndia

New Delhi: In a significant ruling aimed at addressing the growing threat of stray dog attacks, the Supreme Court on Tuesday permitted authorities to take legally permissible measures, including euthanasia of rabid and aggressive dogs, while refusing to dilute its earlier directions on relocating stray dogs from public...Read More