Rajkot: Unseasonal rain accompanied by hail, strong winds and dust storm-like conditions lashed Rajkot city this afternoon, throwing normal life out of gear and causing damage at several places. The sudden change in weather came amid the Meteorological Department’s forecast of rain and thunderstorms across parts of Gujarat. The downpour began in several parts of the city, including Kalavad Road, Yagnik Road, Raiya Road, 150 Feet Ring Road, Race Course, Gondal Road and surrounding areas, with ...Read More

New Delhi: The Central Government has decided to build a new Greenfield Express Highway connecting Surat to Kurnool, a project expected to shorten the distance between Delhi and Chennai by about 320 kilometres, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Responding to supplementary questions during the Question Hour, Gadkari said that once the express highway is completed, travel time between Delhi and Mumbai will also come down significantly,...Read More

Bhuj: Curiosity spread among residents after several mysterious lights were seen moving across the night sky in Bhuj late on March 6. Many people were surprised to see multiple bright lights appearing together, leading to speculation about whether the sight was a celestial event, drone activity, or some unknown flying object. According to local reports, the lights were visible in the sky for a short period before suddenly disappearing, which further increased curiosity among people. Several res...Read More

Ahmedabad: February 2026 witnessed a series of major announcements and developments related to infrastructure, industry and economic growth in Gujarat, coinciding with the presentation of both the Union Budget and the Gujarat State Budget. Several projects progressed from planning to execution, while new initiatives were announced across sectors including transport, energy, healthcare, urban development and industry. Infrastructure and Industry Developments One of the most significant milest...Read More

Bhavnagar: In a significant boost to regional air connectivity, direct flight services between Bhavnagar and Mumbai will resume from March 29, 2026. Ticket bookings for the service will open on February 25, the Gujarat government said in a press release. The direct air link between the industrially important city of Bhavnagar and Mumbai had remained suspended for a long period due to technical reasons. Responding to persistent public demand and representations from local stakeholders, Bhavnagar...Read More