Surat: A stone-pelting incident targeting the Mumbai-bound Vande Bharat Express near Bhestan railway station in Surat triggered swift action by railway authorities on Thursday evening. The incident occurred when a group of children allegedly threw stones at the train while playing, damaging the windowpane of one of the...Read More

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has proposed a comprehensive renovation and modernization of the Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium located in the Pal area, with an estimated cost of ₹23.41 crore. The proposal has been placed before the Public Works Committee for approval. The Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium holds signi...Read More

Bharuch: The district administration demolished an alleged illegal dargah and mazaar built on government grazing (gauchar) land in Gowali village of Jaghadiya taluka. The action was carried out under tight police security following the expiry of a final notice issued by the Gram Panchayat. It is learnt that the struct...Read More

Kutch: The Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd (GMDC) on Friday announced that it has secured Environmental Clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for its Lakhpat–Punrajpur Lignite and Limestone Mine in Kutch, Gujarat. The mine has been approved with a production capacity of 3....Read More

Gandhinagar: After one incident of stray dog menace after another, a case of monkey menace has now come to light in the state capital. A youth was injured in a monkey attack in the Randheja area of Gandhinagar, triggering fear among local residents. According to reports, the monkey suddenly attacked and bit the youth,...Read More

Surat: A suspended Class I officer who served as executive engineer of the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) surrendered before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday in a bribery case involving him and an aide who allegedly posed as a journalist. ACB officials said the engineer, Vipul Ganeshwala, will be produced...Read More

Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has announced that Mount Abu will now be officially known as Aburaj, as part of a broader move to restore historical identities of cities and towns in the state. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma made the announcement in the Rajasthan Assembly on Friday. Along with Mount Abu’s renami...Read More

Ahmedabad: A new 100 MLD (million litres per day) water treatment plant will be set up at the Raska facility at a cost of ₹80 crore to meet the city’s growing drinking water demand. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s Water Committee Chairman Dilip Bagaria said the move comes amid rapid urban expansion in newly mer...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Ahmedabad Zonal Unit, has arrested two Rajkot-based individuals for allegedly orchestrating a fake billing scam involving fraudulent availment and transfer of input tax credit (ITC) amounting to ₹102.25 crore. The accused, Vaibhav Boricha and Jatin Sak...Read More

Ahmedabad: A traffic head constable sustained injuries after a speeding two-wheeler rider, whom he had signalled to halt, allegedly knocked him down near the Sanand bridge underpass on SG Road on Thursday morning. The rider, a 24-year-old woman, has been booked for negligent driving. The injured officer, 40-year-old J...Read More

Ahmedabad: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Sanand GIDC area on February 28, 2025, the Additional District Magistrate of Ahmedabad has issued a notification announcing significant traffic restrictions and diversions. The Prime Minister is scheduled to attend a corporate event at Micron, followed ...Read More

Gandhinagar: In a major boost for sports enthusiasts in the state capital, the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) has announced the construction of a state-of-the-art cricket stadium in the Randheja area (near GH-5 Corner). The ambitious project will be developed at an estimated cost of ₹26.85 crore. Stadium ...Read More

Salangpur: Lords Hotels & Resorts has inaugurated its newest property in Salangpur, expanding its footprint in India’s growing religious and cultural tourism segment. The resort offers 24 cottages and 23 rooms, along with a banquet hall and landscaped party lawn for weddings and social functions. Facilities also...Read More

Gandhinagar: The state government is providing financial assistance to the families of Gujarati fishermen detained by Pakistani authorities. According to information shared by the Fisheries Minister in the Assembly, a daily assistance of ₹300 was paid to 206 families over the last two years ending December 31, 2025. ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has approved two major sponge park projects in the city’s South and West Zones to tackle waterlogging issues and improve groundwater recharge, while also creating new recreational spaces for residents. Sponge Park in Vatva Ward (South Zone) AMC will develop a spo...Read More

Gandhinagar: Fresh data on the lion population and mortality in Gujarat has been tabled in the State Assembly, revealing significant figures related to both conservation efforts and deaths over the past two years. As of January 31, 2026, the state is home to 255 adult male lions, 405 lionesses, and 231 cubs, according...Read More

Porbandar: Two Maharashtra-registered fishing boats were apprehended for allegedly carrying out light fishing about 25 nautical miles off the Porbandar coast during a joint patrol operation. According to a complaint filed by Lakhman Bhanu Sadia, Head Constable of Navibandar Marine Police Station, the incident occurred...Read More

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his home state of Gujarat tomorrow, February 28. His office has released an official note regarding the visit. As per the note, at around 3:45 PM, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Semiconductor Assembly, Test, and Packaging (ATMP) facility of Micron Semiconducto...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) has received a total of 14 applications seeking zone changes in areas falling under its jurisdiction over the past two years, as of January 25, 2026. The information was provided by the Urban Development and Urban Housing Minister in the Assembly in respons...Read More

Ahmedabad: Gujarat’s residential real estate market is showing signs of a slowdown, with a sharp 42% year-on-year drop in home loan accounts in the December quarter, even as total disbursals rose modestly. The latest State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC), Gujarat report shows that home loan accounts fell 42% year-...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Home Department has issued an order attaching six Indian Police Service (IPS) officers who are currently awaiting regular postings. According to the notification, the following IPS officers have been directed to serve on attachment at the offices mentioned against their names until further ord...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government’s total outstanding public debt has reached nearly ₹4 lakh crore as of December 31, 2025, according to information presented in the State Assembly. The details were shared by Finance Minister Kanu Desai in response to a question raised during the ongoing budget session. The Fina...Read More

Surat: Another slew of hoax emails threatening to blow up Passport Seva Kendras and post offices in several cities disrupted operations at these locations this morning. The threats come at a time when Class 10 and 12 board examinations are underway and just a fortnight after similar threats were sent to schools across ...Read More

Surat: A fresh controversy has surfaced in the Old City (Kot) area of Surat over the implementation of the Disturbed Areas Act, with local residents alleging hardship and selective enforcement of the law. Residents claim that many properties in the Kot locality have remained in their families’ possessi...Read More

Surat: The Supreme Court of India has granted two weeks’ relief to members of the Gajera family in connection with a cheating case registered by the Surat Crime Branch against Vasant Gajera and others. The court has directed that no coercive action be taken by the police during this period. After two weeks, the inves...Read More

Gandhinagar: Rapid urban growth in Gujarat’s cities has increased the demand for quality recreational spaces, while shrinking open areas have intensified the need for vibrant community spaces that support health, well-being and cultural activities. In response, the Government of Gujarat has decided to develop theme-b...Read More

Rajkot: In a major boost to city infrastructure, the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has announced that the much-awaited four-lane railway overbridge on Jamnagar Road — popularly known as Sandhiya Bridge — is nearing completion, with around 90 per cent of the work already finished. Constructed at a cost of �...Read More