Ahmedabad: A scam related to liquor permits has come to light at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, following which the Health Department has dismissed four outsourced employees and placed one government clerk under suspension. A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed at Shahibaug police station against three employees of the Liquor Permit Office located within the Asarwa Civil Hospital campus for allegedly embezzling government funds amounting to ₹1.80 lakh. According to the FIR filed by Dr. ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Tickets for the IPL 2026 match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad are now on sale, as the Gujarat Titans have opened ticket booking for their first home match of the season scheduled on April 4, 2026. The franchise has also introduced a fully digital ticketing system for all home matches to ensure smooth entry for spectators. The Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals match in Ahmedabad will be the team’s first game at their home groun...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is expanding the use of AC electric buses in the city to promote environmental protection, save fuel, and provide more convenient public transport services to citizens. To strengthen green transport, AMC has placed large-scale orders for new electric buses. Over the past year, a total of 561 electric buses have been ordered, including 311 for AMTS and 250 for BRTS. The supply of these buses and their phased operation will begin in 2026, the civi...Read More

Ahmedabad: Days before the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026 is set to be tabled in the State Assembly, workers of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) staged a protest against the proposed law outside the Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad on Saturday. The demonstration took place on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and was held without prior permission from the police, officials said. Protesters gathered near the mosque carrying banners with slogans such as “Remove UCC, Save the Nation�...Read More

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the voluntary amalgamation of Lalbaug Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vadodara, with Akhand Anand Co-operative Bank Ltd., Surat. The RBI, in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (4) of Section 44A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, has sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between the two co-operative banks, according to an official press release. As per the approval, the Scheme of Amalgamation will come into ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has approved a Rs 11.6 crore project to plant and maintain around 9,000 trees along metro corridors, covering areas missed during the 2025 “Mission Million Trees” drive, in which nearly 40 lakh saplings were planted. The garden department will carry out the plantation and maintenance work during the winter and summer of 2026. The proposal, originally estimated at Rs 10 crore, was cleared by the Standing Committee on Friday at 11.5% above t...Read More

Ahmedabad: Passengers travelling on long-distance trains under the Ahmedabad division will soon get improved comfort, as Western Railway has decided to permanently add one additional AC 3-tier coach to 12 trains. The decision has been taken in view of the growing demand for AC class travel. From May 21, trains that will get the extra coach include Bandra Terminus–Gandhidham Express, Ahmedabad–Prayagraj Express, Sabarmati–Varanasi Express, and Sabarmati–Thawe Express. From May 22, the D...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Supreme Court has ordered maintenance of status quo in a case related to the reinstatement of certified vendors in the Bhadra area of the old city. While hearing a plea filed by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), the apex court stayed the Gujarat High Court’s March 13, 2026 order that had directed the civic body to allot vending spaces to 586 certified street vendors at Bhadra Plaza. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Justice Suryakant passed the ord...Read More

Ahmedabad: Police have registered a case in Vasna area of Ahmedabad after a minor girl was allegedly lured into a relationship by a youth from another community, and a fake Aadhaar card was created to take her to a hotel. Three accused have been arrested following a complaint filed by the girl’s father at Vasna Police Station, officials said. According to the complaint, the accused allegedly trapped the minor in a love affair despite knowing that she and her two cousins were underage. Police ...Read More

Ahmedabad: In a move to address urban challenges through new technologies and innovative ideas, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), in coordination with Smart City Ahmedabad Development Limited (SCADL), has announced the “Ahmedabad Innovation and Startup Policy 2026,” which is being regarded as a first-of-its-kind initiative at the municipal level in the country. Under this policy, Ahmedabad will emerge as a “living laboratory” for startups, young innovators, researchers, and stu...Read More