Ahmedabad: A commercial plot in Bodakdev was sold for Rs 222 crore during an online auction conducted by the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), marking one of the biggest property deals in the civic body’s recent auctions. According to AMC officials, the 7,577 sq m commercial plot located in Bodakdev was purchased by Nirma Limited for Rs 222 crore. The base upset price for the land was fixed at Rs 2.90 lakh per sq m, while the final bid reached Rs 2.93 lakh per sq m. In the same auctio...Read More

Ahmedabad: In an incident that exposes the severe risks of illegal immigration, a family of four from the Gomtipur area of Ahmedabad has been held hostage in an African country while attempting to migrate to London. The kidnappers, believed to be Pakistani origin persons, are demanding a massive ransom of up to ₹1.20 crore, leaving the family's daughter in Ahmedabad making desperate pleas to the government for their safe return. The Journey and Disappearance The victims include a couple and ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Good news is on the horizon for commuters in Ahmedabad, as a new four-lane flyover connecting Vadaj to Ranip is nearing completion. The infrastructure project promises to bring significant relief to motorists battling the city's daily traffic jams. Built at a cost of more than ₹106 crore, the newly constructed flyover spans approximately 735 meters in length and 16 to 20 meters wide. The bridge has been specifically designed to alleviate traffic congestion and is currently on the...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat University has concluded admissions for its online degree programs for the 2026-27 academic year, recording a sharp rise in registrations as demand for online distance digital learning continues to grow. The admissions process was conducted by the university’s Department of Distance and Online Education, which offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs through online instruction. University officials said the latest enrollment cycle, which began in February, attract...Read More

Gandhinagar: A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ahmedabad has sentenced four persons, including a surveyor, in two separate fire insurance fraud cases involving fraudulent claims made against an insurance company. The court awarded three years of rigorous imprisonment to Vadodara-based surveyor Jatin Bhanubhai Joshi and three private individuals - Madhusudan D. Bhavsar, Ela N. Patel and Vijay Arvindbhai Kayastha. All four convicts have also been fined Rs 50,000 each. Accord...Read More

Gandhinagar: In a move aimed at improving rail connectivity between Gujarat and South India, Western Railway has announced a new weekly express train service between Okha and Tirupati from May 11. The new train service is expected to benefit passengers, traders and pilgrims travelling from Gujarat to the famous Tirupati Balaji temple in Andhra Pradesh. The train will provide direct connectivity to several key cities in Gujarat, including Dwarka, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Vadodara and S...Read More

Ahmedabad: A yellow alert for heat wave conditions has been issued across several parts of Gujarat as temperatures continued to soar on Saturday, with Ahmedabad and Vadodara recording 43.4°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As per the IMD, Rajkot was among the hottest cities in the state at 43.7°C, followed by Ahmedabad and Vadodara at 43.4°C each. The state capital, Gandhinagar, recorded 43.0°C, while Bhuj registered 42°C and Deesa 41.8°C. Surat also witnessed int...Read More

Ahmedabad: A special CBI court in the city has convicted and sentenced four persons, including a former surveyor, to three years of rigorous imprisonment in two separate cases related to fraudulent fire insurance claims that caused losses of over Rs. 31 lakh to New India Assurance Company Ltd. According to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the court, through its judgment dated May 8, 2026, convicted Jatin Bhanubhai Joshi, then a surveyor in Vadodara, along with private individuals Ma...Read More

Ahmedabad: Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu on Friday said the investigation into the crash of Air India flight AI 171 is in its final phase, and the report is likely to be ready within a month. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at GIFT City, Naidu said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is independently carrying out the probe and has been provided with all required resources. “Based on the information we have received, the process is in its final s...Read More

Ahmedabad: The city saw a huge excitement among gadget buyers on Friday as hundreds participated in an online auction of seized iPhones and luxury watches conducted by Airport Customs. The e-auction, held through the MSTCL portal, featured 87 iPhones and 27 premium foreign watches confiscated in smuggling-related cases at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport between 2019 and 2023. The lots included iPhone 11 to iPhone 15 series models along with Apple Watch Series 6 devices. Cust...Read More