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28 Food Samples Fail AMC Quality Tests; Karnavati Dabeli, Paldi Juice Centre Among Outlets

May 30, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has found 28 food samples collected from eateries, food manufacturers, dairies and street vendors across the city to be either unsafe or substandard during food safety inspections conducted under the Food Safety and Standards Act in May. According to AMC, nine samples...Read More

Gujarat Govt Approves Key TP Schemes in Ahmedabad, Surat and Rajkot

May 30, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has approved several Town Planning (TP) schemes in Ahmedabad, Rajkot and Surat, paving the way for planned urban development, improved infrastructure and enhanced public amenities in key growth corridors. The decisions were notified by the state's Urban Development and Urban Housing De...Read More

AAP Vadodara City Chief, aide held for posing as IB officer to threaten own party worker

May 30, 2026 |

Anand: The Anand Cyber Crime Police have arrested two persons, including Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Vadodara city president Ashok Oza, for allegedly impersonating an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer and threatening a party worker. Police claim the incident was the result of internal rivalry within the party and had no con...Read More

Gujarat Govt Allots GJ40 RTO Code to Vav Tharad District

May 30, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has allotted a separate Regional Transport Office (RTO) code, GJ40, to the newly formed Vav Tharad district, which was carved out of Banaskantha district last year. With the introduction of the new code, all vehicle-related services in Vav Tharad district, including registration of ...Read More

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Micro Blue Moon 2026: GUJCOST to Host Public Viewing at Tropic of Cancer Science Park

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) will organise a special public observation programme on Sunday, May 31, to mark the occurrence of the rare Micro Blue Moon, an astronomical event that will not be visible again until 2053. The event will be held at the Tropic of Cancer Science Park fro...Read More

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Dead Insect Found in Pizza at La Milano Pizzeria in Ahmedabad; Outlet Fined ₹10,000

May 30, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A customer in the Nikol area has alleged that he found a dead insect in a pizza ordered from a local outlet of La Milano Pizzeria, prompting a complaint and action by food safety authorities. The incident came to light after Dhruvil Sojitra, a resident of Nikol, ordered pizza, garlic bread and a soft drin...Read More

SMC Water Supply to Be Partially Disrupted in Parts of Surat on June 2

May 30, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Residents of several areas in Surat's Varachha Zone-A are likely to face disruption in water supply on June 2 as the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has announced a temporary shutdown of its Magob (E-3) Water Distribution Station due to a scheduled power outage. According to SMC, the shutdown will be ca...Read More

Centre Waives Customs Duty on Cotton Imports Temporarily

May 30, 2026 |

New Delhi: The Central government has announced a temporary exemption on customs duty for cotton imports from June 1 to October 31, 2026, aiming to ensure adequate raw material availability for the textile sector while protecting the interests of cotton farmers. According to an official statement, the duty waiver will...Read More

Gujarat-Origin Medical Student Missing in Georgia Found Dead

May 30, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: In a tragic development, the body of a 22-year-old medical student from Ahmedabad, who had been missing in Georgia for over a fortnight under mysterious circumstances, has been found in a river, leaving his family devastated and raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. Dhwanit Rajdee...Read More

Book Parking for IPL 2026 Final at Narendra Modi Stadium via Show My Parking

May 30, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: With over one lakh spectators expected to attend the IPL 2026 final between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 31, organisers have put in place an extensive parking management plan to ensure smooth traffic movement and hassle-free access for fans. Parking bo...Read More

Matar Bhavani Vav in Ahmedabad Undergoes Restoration; ASI Allocates ₹50 Lakh

May 30, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The restoration and conservation of the historic Matar Bhavani Vav in Asarwa have commenced, with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) sanctioning ₹50 lakh for the project aimed at preserving the nationally protected monument. The groundbreaking ceremony for the conservation work was held today in t...Read More

IPL 2026 Final: AMTS, BRTS Deploy 182 Buses for GT vs RCB Clash at Narendra Modi Stadium

May 30, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: To facilitate the movement of cricket fans during the Tata IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 31, the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) has expanded its public transport arrangements, increasing the number of buses deployed for the matchday. According to an office order issued b...Read More

Narayana Hospital Ahmedabad Gets Advanced Radiation Oncology Centre

May 30, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday inaugurated the new Radiation Oncology Centre at Narayana Hospital in Ahmedabad, marking a significant step towards making cancer treatment more accessible and effective. He visited the centre and obtained information about the services being provided by the hospi...Read More

GSRTC Launches Ahmedabad - Somnath AC Volvo Bus via Kodinar

May 30, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has launched a new Volvo bus service between Ahmedabad and Somnath via Kodinar, providing passengers with a more comfortable and time-bound travel option to the renowned pilgrimage destination. According to GSRTC, the Volvo bus will depart from Ahmedaba...Read More

Bageshwar Baba Dhirendra Shastri to Visit Gujarat for Hanumant Katha, Divya Darbar

May 30, 2026 |

Rajkot: The Saurashtra Sanatan Samiti will organise a three-day “Sanatan Setu Hanumant Katha” and “Divya Darbar” of Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, popularly known as Baba Bageshwar Dham, at the Race Course Ground (Rameshbhai Parekh Auditorium) in Rajkot from June 5 to 7. Organisers said only electric vehicles (EVs)...Read More

NMC Proposes Extending MBBS Course Completion Limit to 10 Years

May 30, 2026 |

New Delhi: The proposal forms part of the draft Graduate Medical Education (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, which have been published by the NMC for public consultation. Stakeholders have been asked to submit their comments and objections within 30 days before the regulations are finalised. Under the proposed changes,...Read More

Western Railway to Run Gandhigram - Prayagraj Special Train; First Express Service from Station

May 30, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: In a move set to enhance rail connectivity from the western part of the city, Indian Railways has announced the first long-distance passenger express service to originate from Gandhigram railway station, located in the heart of Ahmedabad. Until now, the station primarily catered to two local train services t...Read More

Ahmedabad Civic Body Razes Illegal Industrial Unit, Removes 98 Encroachments

May 30, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Estate Department of the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) South Zone on Friday razed 1,120 sq ft of unauthorized industrial construction at Raghuveer Estate (Final Plot No. 27, TP Scheme 87) in Vatva (North) Ward after the expiry of a prior notice issued to the occupants. In a parallel anti-encroac...Read More

BIS Ahmedabad Seizes 50k Packaged Drinking Water Bottles in Raid on Unlicensed Unit

May 30, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Ahmedabad, conducted an enforcement raid on May 29 at the premises of M/s Banas Beverages, located on Siddhpur Road in Patan, following intelligence inputs that the unit was allegedly manufacturing and selling ISI-marked packaged drinking water without holding a valid BI...Read More

ACB Gujarat Nabs College Student for Accepting Bribe on Mother’s Behalf

May 30, 2026 |

Surat: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday nabbed a 19-year-old college student for allegedly receiving a ₹30,000 bribe on behalf of his mother, who serves as a senior accountant in the Agriculture Department of the Surat District Panchayat. The action followed a complaint alleging that illegal payments wer...Read More

IPL 2026 Final: Western Railway Announces Special Mumbai - Ahmedabad Trains Ahead of GT vs RCB Clash

May 30, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: With the final match of IPL 2026 set to be played between home team Gujarat Titans (GT) and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31, Western Railway has announced four special trains between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to facilitate travel for cricke...Read More

GIFT City Investment Fraud: Main Accused's Wife Held at Ahmedabad Airport; BMW Seized

May 29, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: In a major breakthrough in the multi-crore investment fraud linked to a GIFT City-based firm accused of selling digital cloud storage space and promising investors fixed monthly rental returns, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested two more accused. The suspects, identified as Bhumi, a resident ...Read More

Exhibition on life and legacy of Rasiklal U. Parikh opens at AMA

May 29, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: An exhibition on the life and legacy of Shri Rasiklal U. Parikh was inaugurated at the Ahmedabad Management Association on Friday. Curated as a research-led public history initiative, the project is developed by Raj Patel, an intern from the Institute of Design, Nirma University, as part of his graduation...Read More

Amit Shah Inaugurates Two BSF Outposts at Indo-Pak Border in Kutch; Inspects Harami Nala Creek Area

May 29, 2026 |

Bhuj: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated two Border Security Force (BSF) border outposts in Bhuj, Gujarat, and interacted with BSF personnel stationed along the country's western border. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi, Uni...Read More

Ahmedabad Airport Set to Get Advanced SkyCast Weather Monitoring System

May 29, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: In a significant boost to aviation safety and weather monitoring, the city's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport is set to receive the advanced SkyCast atmospheric sensing system under the Centre's Mission Mausam initiative. The announcement follows the launch of India's first SkyCast syste...Read More

Surat Airport Sees Steep Decline in International Passenger Traffic After Flight Cuts

May 29, 2026 |

Surat: International passenger traffic at Surat International Airport witnessed a sharp decline in April following the suspension of key overseas flight services to Sharjah, Dubai and Bangkok amid global geopolitical tensions. According to airport data, only 4,114 international passengers travelled through Surat Airpo...Read More

Ahmedabad Auto-Rickshaw Fare Hike: Drivers' Association Raises Rates Amid Rising CNG Prices

May 29, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Citing a sharp rise in CNG prices and increasing operational costs, the Rickshaw Pullers Association has announced a hike in auto-rickshaw fares. The minimum fare for the first 1.2 km has been increased from ₹20 to ₹30, while the per-kilometre charge beyond 1.2 km has been raised from ₹15 to ₹20. ...Read More

Lion Cub Deaths in Gir: De-Ticking Drive Intensified Within 10-km Radius of Affected Area

May 29, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Forest Department has intensified surveillance and preventive measures following the suspicious deaths of eight lion cubs in revenue areas outside the Gir Sanctuary, particularly in Girgadhda taluka and the Babaria region of Amreli district. Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia on Fr...Read More

Morbi Ceramic Industry Hikes Tile, Sanitaryware Prices; New Rates Effective June 1

May 29, 2026 |

Morbi: Facing mounting cost pressures following sharp increases in gas, diesel and raw material prices, the Morbi ceramic industry has announced another round of price hikes across key product segments. The revised rates will come into effect from June 1, industry sources said. The decision comes after the industry ha...Read More

Surat Yarn Traders in Trouble as 1,000 Imported Containers Worth ₹250 Crore Stuck at Mumbai, Hazira Ports

May 29, 2026 |

Surat: Surat's textile industry is facing a major crisis after around 1,000 containers carrying imported specialty yarn worth an estimated ₹250 crore were halted at Mumbai's Nhava Sheva Port and Surat's Hazira Port following a Gujarat High Court stay order. The Customs Department has frozen the release of the consign...Read More

IMD Forecasts Rain, Thunderstorms in Gujarat From May 30; Orange, Yellow Alerts Issued

May 29, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: After days of intense heat across Gujarat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the onset of rain and thunderstorm activity across several parts of the state from May 30 onwards. This pre-monsoon activity is expected to bring a fall of 3°C to 5°C in maximum temperatures over the next seve...Read More

Builder, 10 Others Booked for Illegal Sale of Multiple Flats in Vadodara

May 29, 2026 |

Vadodara: The Crime Branch has registered a case of alleged criminal conspiracy, cheating and forgery against a city-based builder and 10 others for allegedly creating forged authorisation documents and fraudulently selling multiple flats in the newly constructed Dharti Riviera apartment project in Akota, causing a los...Read More

Timber Cleared from Mundra Port Using Fake Docs; 7 Booked for Cheating NRI Trader of Rs 6.18 Crore

May 29, 2026 |

Vadodara: Dabhoi Police have registered a case of alleged fraud worth more than Rs 6.18 crore in an international timber trade transaction, naming seven persons, including Ahmedabad-based businessmen and a Canada-based individual, for allegedly cheating a Canadian partnership firm through forged documents and a crimina...Read More

PM Modi Likely to Visit Gujarat Next Month

May 29, 2026 |

Surat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit his home state of Gujarat once again next month. During the proposed visit, the Prime Minister is expected to be in Surat on June 5, followed by a visit to the neighbouring Union Territory of Daman on June 6. The Surat district administration has reportedly begun ...Read More

IPL 2026 GT vs RR Qualifier 2: Can Gujarat's Bowling Attack Outgun Rajasthan's Explosive Batting?

May 29, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will battle for a place in the IPL 2026 final when they face off in Qualifier 2 at New Chandigarh on Friday. The winner will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the title clash. Despite sharing several similarities, the two teams have adopted contrasting approaches t...Read More