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FitsAir Launches Direct Ahmedabad - Colombo Flights

Jun 19, 2026 | AhmedabadAviationGujaratTravel

Ahmedabad: FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first private international airline, today launched a direct flight service between Ahmedabad and Colombo. The direct service will operate between Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in the city and Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, significantly reducing overa...Read More

SYSTRA to Design Ahmedabad Metro Airport Link and GIFT City Extension

Jun 19, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Global engineering and mobility consultancy SYSTRA has been awarded the Detailed Design Consultancy (DDC) services contract for the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase 2 in Gujarat. As per the company, "This latest contract builds on the successful delivery of the original Phase 2 design for Gujarat Metro ...Read More

Reliance to Scale Jamnagar Battery Gigafactory Capacity to 120 GWh: Anant Ambani

Jun 19, 2026 | BusinessGujaratSaurastra

Jamnagar: Reliance Industries is significantly ramping up its clean energy ambitions, with Director Anant Ambani announcing plans to increase the company’s battery energy storage system (BESS) and cell manufacturing capacity to 120 GWh per year. Addressing shareholders at the company’s 49th Annual General Meeting ...Read More

Two Killed, Four Hurt in Rockfall at Pavagadh Hill

Jun 19, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Pavagadh: Two pilgrims lost their lives and four others sustained injuries after a rockfall struck devotees climbing the steps to the Kalika Mata Temple on Pavagadh hill this morning. The incident occurred between 5 am and 6 am near Patiya Bridge (Patiyapul) when boulders suddenly tumbled onto the pilgrimage route lea...Read More

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Gujarat to Relocate 500 Blackbucks to Banni to Build Prey Base for Cheetahs

Kutch: With the aim of developing a strong prey base before cheetahs are introduced to the Banni grasslands, around 500 blackbucks from Velavadar National Park and the Bhal region in Bhavnagar district will be relocated to Banni. The Centre has approved the translocation as part of preparations for the proposed chee...Read More

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AMC Announces Traffic Diversions in Parts of Ahmedabad

Jun 19, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has imposed traffic restrictions on key roads in the western and eastern zones due to various infrastructure works. The road from D-Cabin Underpass to Chenpur in the western zone will remain closed from June 19 to June 25, while in the eastern zone, a service road of a...Read More

Six Doctors Suspended for 'Ragging' 13 Juniors at Bhavnagar Medical College

Jun 19, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Bhavnagar: The Anti-Ragging Committee has taken strict action in a case of alleged inhuman ragging of junior students at Government Medical College, Bhavnagar. Six senior students from the Orthopaedic Department have been suspended, and the process of filing an official police complaint against them has been initiated....Read More

PM Modi to Release 23rd PM-KISAN Instalment; Gujarat Farmers to Get Rs 1,025 Crore

Jun 19, 2026 | GujaratIndia

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana tomorrow, June 20, from Hooghly (Tarakeswar) in West Bengal. On this occasion, the Prime Minister will virtually interact with crores of farmers across the country and address them. Und...Read More

Gujarat Plans Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Mega Urban Authority Through AUDA-GUDA Merger

Jun 19, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar: Keeping in mind the planning for Olympics-2036, the Gujarat government is preparing an ambitious plan to bring the urban areas of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar under a single administrative structure. Under this plan, a single joint urban authority will be formed by merging AUDA and GUDA, for which t...Read More

27 Food Samples Fail Tests in Ahmedabad; AMC Destroys 2,000 kg of Unfit Products

Jun 19, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Stepping up its action against food adulteration and poor hygiene practices, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) collected penalties exceeding ₹5.1 lakh and disposed of 2,089 kg of unfit food during a special drive that concluded on June 15. AMC officials said 409 food samples collected from differe...Read More

Western Railway to Run 5 Pairs of Special Trains for NEET Candidates via Gujarat

Jun 19, 2026 | GujaratRailwayTravel

Mumbai: To facilitate candidates appearing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Examination 2026 and for the convenience of passengers, Western Railway will run five pairs of Special Trains on Special Fare to various destinations. According to a press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer...Read More

Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad to Be Refilled From June 22

Jun 19, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Sabarmati River, which has remained largely dry for the past two months, is set to be refilled from June 22. Water was drained from the river to facilitate the repair and replacement of gates at the Vasna Barrage. The Standing Committee of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Thursday announce...Read More

India's First Railway Underpass for Asiatic Lions Completed in Gir

Jun 19, 2026 | GujaratRailwaySaurastra

Rajkot: In a major step towards protecting Asiatic lions, the Bhavnagar Division of Western Railway has completed India's first dedicated railway underpass designed exclusively for the safe movement of lions and other wildlife in the Gir region. The Railways, the Gujarat government, and the Forest Department jointly i...Read More

BIS Raids Jewellery Shops 'Selling' Gold Without Hallmark in Surat

Jun 19, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Officials of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) conducted raids on two jewellery shops in Surat on June 18 and seized around 230 grams of gold jewellery that was allegedly being sold without the mandatory BIS hallmark. The raids were carried out at Shri Madhav Jewellers in Dindoli and Siddhanath Jewellers on ...Read More

Gujarat Farmers to Benefit as Centre Clears 18,250 MT Moong Procurement at MSP

Jun 19, 2026 | Gujarat

New Delhi: Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday approved large-scale procurement of pulses and oilseeds at Minimum Support Price (MSP) for four states through video conferencing. The procurement will be undertaken under the Price Support Scheme (PSS...Read More

First Indian LNG Tanker Disha Arrives at Dahej Port in Gujarat After Crossing Strait of Hormuz

Jun 19, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Bharuch: In a major relief for India’s energy sector amid ongoing tensions in West Asia, LNG tanker Disha arrived at the Dahej LNG Terminal in Bharuch district on Thursday after successfully crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the vessel became the first India...Read More

ED Ahmedabad Attaches ₹2 Crore Assets of Western Railway Employee

Jun 19, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Zonal Office of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), on Thursday announced that it has issued a Provisional Attachment Order (PAO) under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case involving Prashant Baldevbhai Rabari, a Po...Read More

Where Did It Rain in Gujarat? 24-Hour Rainfall Data Here

Jun 19, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Gandhinagar: Rainfall has been recorded in many areas of the state during the last 24 hours. The highest rainfall of 116 mm was recorded in Halol taluka of Panchmahal district. After that, Godhra recorded 85 mm, Jambughoda 80 mm and Shehera 78 mm of rainfall, making Panchmahal district the most rain-affected district i...Read More

Gujarat Govt Transfers Two IAS Officers

Jun 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Wednesday transferred and posted two senior IAS officers, assigning them new responsibilities in the state administration. Roopwant Singh, IAS (RR:GJ:2003), Managing Director, Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd., Ahmedabad, is transferred and appointed as Chief Commissio...Read More

ACB Gujarat Nabs Talati-Mantri, Aide in Bribery Case

Jun 18, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Navsari: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat on Thursday caught two persons, including a Talati-Mantri, red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹40,000 in Chikhli taluka. According to the ACB, a case has been registered against Talati-cum-Minister Kamleshbhai Dharamshibhai Desai and Gokulbhai Budhabhai Patel o...Read More

Gujarat Govt approves incentive assistance for 15 large industrial projects worth ₹1,567 crore

Jun 18, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has approved incentive assistance to 15 large industrial units with a total investment of ₹1,567.18 crore under the Incentive to Industries Scheme of the state's Industrial Policy-2015. These investments are expected to create approximately 1,238 employment opportunities in the sta...Read More

Gujarat prepares for possible El Niño impact: 300 ponds to be filled with Narmada water

Jun 18, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel conducted a High-Level Review Meeting on the state’s Preparedness for Potential El Niño Challenges Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani and Senior Officials of the Agriculture, Irrigation, Water Supply, Narmada, Forest, and Revenue Departments attended the meeting. Prov...Read More

Pre-Monsoon Rains Continue in Parts of Gujarat; IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Thunderstorms

Jun 18, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Pre-monsoon rain activity continued in the state. During the 12 hours from 6 am to 6 pm on Thursday, 31 talukas across various districts of the state received rainfall, according to data released by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC). Nadiad taluka of Kheda district recorded the highest rainfall...Read More

Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway Adopts Drone Technology for OHE Monitoring

Jun 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailwayTravel

Ahmedabad: For the first time, the Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway carried out an aerial inspection using drone technology to inspect overhead equipment (OHE) on railway tracks. This initiative will detect subtle as well as serious defects in railway tracks and OHE without affecting train operations, thereby incr...Read More

Over 1.25 Crore People Expected to Join Yoga Day Celebrations in Gujarat

Jun 18, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Providing details about the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said that Gujarat will celebrate the 12th International Yoga Day with great enthusiasm. The state-level event will be presided over by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and will be held in Mansa taluka o...Read More

Western Railway to Run Bandra - Maninagar Special Train for NEET Candidates

Jun 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailwayTravel

Mumbai: Keeping in mind the rush of students appearing for the NEET exam and additional passengers, the Mumbai Division of Western Railway has decided to run two special trains with special fares on June 20, 2026. According to the information released by Western Railway, train number 09471 Bandra Terminus–Maninagar ...Read More

IndiGo Revises Schedule for Bhavnagar - Navi Mumbai Flights

Jun 18, 2026 | AviationGujaratSaurastraTravel

Bhavnagar: IndiGo Airlines, which connects Bhavnagar with Navi Mumbai Airport in Maharashtra, has revised its flight schedule on the route. Earlier, the airline operated two daily flights between the two cities, but the schedule has now been modified. According to the revised timetable, both the morning and evening ...Read More

Central Gujarat Exported Goods Worth ₹1.74 Lakh Crore to 210 Countries in FY25: Govt

Jun 18, 2026 | AhmedabadCentral GujaratGujarat

Vadodara: The upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Central Gujarat region, scheduled to be held at GSFC University, Vadodara, on June 29 and 30, 2026, will focus on a region that has steadily emerged as one of Gujarat’s major industrial and export hubs, according to a press note. As per the Gu...Read More

Another Man Killed in Lion Attack in Gujarat; 2nd Death in Two Days

Jun 18, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Ahmedabad: A day after a migrant worker was killed in a suspected lion attack in Amreli district, another fatal incident believed to involve an Asiatic lion was reported from neighbouring Bhavnagar, raising concerns in the region. The remains of a 34-year-old man, identified as Nagjibhai Premjibhai Gujariya of Gadha...Read More

Heavy Rains Lash Parts of Gujarat as State Awaits Monsoon Onset; Check 24-Hour Rainfall Data

Jun 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: Although the onset of the southwest monsoon has been delayed, several parts of Gujarat received much-needed relief from the heat as widespread rainfall was recorded across the state during the 24-hour period ending at 6 am on Wednesday. According to data from the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), r...Read More

Gujarat SEZ Exports Rise 67% in 12 Years, Cross ₹3 Lakh Crore Milestone

Jun 18, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Special Economic Zones (SEZs) that are based in Gujarat recorded exports worth ₹3,00,793 crore in 2025-26, surpassing the ₹3 lakh crore mark for the first time. This is a major increase from 12 years ago, in 2014-15, when SEZs' exports were at ₹1,79,808 crore. According to officials, exports from Gu...Read More

Gujarat Congress Questions Delay in Textbook Supply to Govt Schools

Jun 18, 2026 | CongressGujaratPolitics

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Congress on Wednesday alleged delays in the distribution of free textbooks to students across the state. Addressing a press conference at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan, Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee Media Coordinator and spokesperson Hemang Rawal said the state government is launching the State Cur...Read More

Indian Railways approves ₹493 crore Adipur-Bhuj railway line doubling project in Gujarat

Jun 18, 2026 | GujaratKutch

Kutch: In a significant boost to railway infrastructure and capacity enhancement in Gujarat, Indian Railways has approved the doubling of the Adipur-Bhuj section (49 km) of Western Railway at a cost of ₹493 crore. The project has been approved under Indian Railways’ ongoing programme for capacity augmentation th...Read More

Mercury stays below 40°C across Gujarat; light drizzle cools Ahmedabad

Jun 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A light drizzle in several areas on the western outskirts of Ahmedabad brought some relief on Wednesday evening, rounding off a day when the city's maximum temperature dropped below 40°C for the first time in nearly two months. Localities such as Bopal, Shela and Shilaj witnessed brief showers, while par...Read More

Three People Seen Offering Namaz in Vadodara's SSG Hospital OPD; Probe Ordered After Video Goes Viral

Jun 17, 2026 | GujaratVadodaraVideo

Vadodara: A video showing three people offering namaz inside the OPD premises of Vadodara's SSG Hospital has gone viral on social media, prompting the hospital administration to order an inquiry into the incident. According to hospital authorities, the video has come to their notice and an investigation has been ini...Read More