New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday declined to lift the ban on the preparation, sale and storage of non-vegetarian food in areas surrounding Somnath Temple in Gujarat, while asking the Gujarat High Court to decide the matter expeditiously. A Bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale refused to interfere with an interim order of the Gujarat High Court that restored the restriction, observing that a balance needed to be maintained in the matter. “We need to maintain a balance. We don...Read More

Mehsana: The counting of donations collected at the renowned Bahucharaji Mataji Temple has commenced under tight security and CCTV surveillance after a gap of six months. The cash, which had been stored in sacks in a temple storeroom for the past six months, is being counted under the supervision of senior revenue officials. The process is scheduled to continue until November 6. A team comprising 21 temple staff members and three bank officials has been deployed for the exercise. The count...Read More

Kodinar: The Kodinar police have arrested three people, including a Maulvi associated with the Mira Datar Dargah in Unava, Mehsana district, in connection with allegations that two minor girls from Kodinar were lured away, taken to the dargah and subjected to religious conversion. A fourth accused is absconding, while police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the girls’ disappearance and their alleged confinement at the religious site for three days. The case came to light afte...Read More

Surat: A foundation stone-laying ceremony for the ISKCON Varachha Temple, which will be built at an estimated cost of ₹125 crore at Kosmada in Surat, was held in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The event also featured a felicitation ceremony to honour the donors who have contributed generously to the project. The Chief Minister performed rituals to worship the foundation stones of the temple and offered oblations at the Narsingh Yagna. ISKCON Varachha president Mu...Read More

Ahmedabad: A poem by Aziz Tankarvi that triggered objections from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) over alleged hurt to Hindu religious sentiments was included in an earlier draft of the Gujarat government's Gujarat Deepotsavi Diwali publication but was omitted from the final edition released by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, a government official said on condition of anonymity. The official further said that around 10,000 printed copies of the annual publication do not contain the poem, nor ...Read More

Godhra: Special traffic regulations will be enforced at the Pavagadh pilgrimage site on Sundays for the next two months to manage the heavy influx of devotees and prevent traffic congestion. Additional District Magistrate J. J. Patel has issued a public notification outlining restrictions on vehicle movement and parking. Under the new rules, only Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) buses, government vehicles and taxis permanently registered in Pavagadh village will be allowed to ...Read More

Dwarka: A Shri Krishna Museum is being developed in Dwarka at a cost of ₹92.70 crore to showcase the life, teachings and divine leelas of Lord Krishna through a blend of traditional art and modern digital technology. The project aims to preserve India's cultural and spiritual heritage while making it more accessible and engaging for younger generations. Located around 1.6 km from the Dwarkadhish Temple, the museum will feature nine themed galleries dedicated to different stages of Lord Krishn...Read More

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has extended the Sabarmati–Jammu Tawi Express up to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to improve passenger convenience and rail connectivity. The extended service will commence from October 18 for train number 19223 and October 20 for train number 19224. According to a press release issued by Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, train number 19223, Sabarmati–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express, will depart from Sabarmati daily at 10.25 am ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The nine-day Navratri festival is being celebrated across Gujarat with traditional fervour and enthusiasm, with devotees and Garba enthusiasts taking part in Garba and Dandiya Raas. Today marks the second day of Navratri 2026, as celebrations continue at venues across the state and among Gujarati communities in Mumbai and other cities across the world. As evening sets in, thousands of people are expected to gather at popular Garba venues across Gujarat to participate in the festi...Read More