Ahmedabad: In a move aimed at streamlining fare structures and enhancing the financial sustainability of passenger services, the Ministry of Railways has rationalised the basic fare of passenger train services, effective from 01 July 2025. The revised fares are based on the updated Passenger Fare Table issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA). Key highlights of fare rationalisation (effective from 1st July 2025): No change in suburban single journey fares and season t...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Saurashtra-Kutch region in Gujarat experienced significant rainfall today, with Junagadh, Jamnagar, Dwarka, and Porbandar receiving over two inches of rain. Porbandar’s Ranavav taluka recorded the highest downpour at 3.03 inches (77 mm) between 6 AM and 6 PM, according to data from the State Emergency Operation Center. In Junagadh district, Manavadar received 2.48 inches, while both Junagadh and Junagadh City recorded 2.36 inches each. Kalavad in Jamnagar followed with 2.3...Read More

Surat: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced that in order to accelerate industrial development and streamline the investment process in Madhya Pradesh, a new office of the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) will be established in Ahmedabad. He shared this while addressing the Interactive Session on Investment Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh, held at Hotel Marriott in Surat, Gujarat. The Surat session proved fruitful, with investment proposals worth Rs. ...Read More

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake an official visit to five countries, Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, from July 2nd to 9th. PM Modi will undertake a visit to Ghana from July 02-03, 2025. This will be Prime Minister’s first ever bilateral visit to Ghana. This Prime Ministerial visit from India to Ghana is taking place after three decades. During the visit, Prime Minister will hold ta...Read More

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has recently revised its porterage charges payable to Railway Sahayaks to ensure efficient and affordable services for passengers, effective from June 1, 2025. The updated rates apply to various services, including head loads and wheeled barrows. According to a press release issued by the Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, the porterage charges have been revised across all WR stations. Passengers may either choose to carry their luggag...Read More

New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has dismissed media reports claiming that the Government of India is planning to impose toll charges on two-wheelers. Issuing a clarification via an official fact-check, the authority confirmed that no such proposal is under consideration. “#FactCheck: Some sections of the media have reported that the Government of India plans to levy user fees on two-wheelers. NHAI would like to clarify that no such proposal is under consideration. T...Read More

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the book "The Emergency Diaries – Years that Forged a Leader" today at an event in the national capital. The book delves into the compelling role that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, then a young RSS pracharak, played in the fight against the Emergency. It also features a special foreword by former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda. After launching the book during the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas programme, Amit Shah said, “Today, PM Modi's book 'The Em...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Government today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with THDC India Limited for a 184.08 MW pumped storage capacity project at Tehri Garhwal. The MoU was signed by Additional Chief Secretary of the Energy Department, S.J. Haider; Director (Finance) of THDC India Limited, S.K. Garg; Managing Director of Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL), Anupam Anand; and other senior officials. Finance and Energy Minister Kanubhai Desai and THDC Chairman Shri R.K. Vishnoi wer...Read More

Ahmedabad: Train journeys may become slightly more expensive starting next month, as Indian Railways is considering a modest hike in passenger fares from July 1. It is learnt that ticket prices for non-AC Mail and Express trains are expected to go up by one paisa per kilometre, while fares for AC coaches will rise by two paise per kilometre. However, there will be no change in fares for suburban services, monthly season tickets, or second-class travel up to 500 kilometres. A minor hike of 0.5 p...Read More