Gandhinagar: Starting tomorrow, the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro train service will be extended up to Sachivalaya (the State Secretariat and Assembly complex campus). With this extension, seven new metro stations will also become operational. Keeping this in mind, the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) today shared the timetable for the extended route. As per the timetable, there will be around 26 trips of the train on both sides. The metro stations to be operational from Sunday are Koteshwar...Read More

Gandhinagar: Several parts of Gujarat witnessed intense heat on Friday, with temperatures staying above the 40°C mark in cities like Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Bhuj, and Gandhinagar. According to the weather report issued at 8:30 AM today, Rajkot recorded the highest maximum temperature at a scorching 43.0°C, 3.1 degrees above normal. Ahmedabad followed closely with a maximum temperature of 41.7°C, 1.0 degree above normal, while Bhuj sizzled at 41.5°C, registering a 2.4-degree departure from normal...Read More

Mumbai: Mumbai International Airport is set to roll out hand-carriage jewellery export operations starting 1st May 2025, in a boost to India’s gem and jewellery trade. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) formalised the procedure through circular dated 28th March 2025, enabling import/export via personal carriage, said an official press release today. A successful mock drill was conducted on 24th April 2025, with collaborative efforts from Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), BVC, P...Read More

Ahmedabad: The terror attack in Pahalgam, where terrorists stormed the Baisaran meadows and killed 26 people on Tuesday, has sparked widespread panic, especially among tourists from Gujarat. Travel agencies report that the majority of Kashmir bookings were cancelled following the incident. Kashmir, a top choice for summer travel due to its scenic beauty, has drawn significant interest this season. An Ahmedabad-based tour operator stated, “Over 25% of our summer clients had picked Kashmir, but...Read More

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) met this evening under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister. The CCS was briefed in detail on the terrorist attack on 22 April 2025 in Pahalgam, in which 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were killed. A number of others sustained injuries. The CCS condemned the attack in the strongest terms and expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and hoped for the early recovery of the injured. Strong expressions of support ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The maximum temperature in various parts of Gujarat has surged above 40°C, with three cities recording maximum temperatures above 43°C. The rise in temperature has led to intense heat in these regions, affecting daily life and raising concerns for health and safety. Among the hottest cities, Surendranagar recorded the highest temperature at 43.7°C, followed by Rajkot at 43.5°C and Bhuj at 43.3°C. In Ahmedabad, the maximum temperature reached 42.7°C, which is 2.5°C above norma...Read More

Srinagar: In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, renowned spiritual leader and Ram Katha exponent Morari Bapu has decided to temporarily suspend his ongoing Ram Katha sessions in the region. The decision, announced on the official X post of Shree Chitrakutdham Trust, stated, “Ram Katha 955, which is held in Srinagar has been postponed after the 5th day of Katha until further notice due to the current situation in Jammu & Kashmir. Those who have attended...Read More

Amreli: An accident has taken place in a residential area on Giria Road in Amreli, where a plane belonging to a private company's pilot training center crashed. A solo trainee pilot, namely Aniket Mahajan, is dead in this accident. After the plane crashed, there was a blast, due to which an atmosphere of fear was created in the surrounding area. Teams from the fire department and police reached the spot and started rescue operations. The plane belonging to a Delhi-based private aviation ac...Read More

Surat: In a surprising incident, a car parked in the basement of a Surat apartment was charged ₹160 at a toll plaza in Vadodara, located over 150 km away. The car owner, Vimalesh Tatede, a finance professional residing in Raghuvir Saffron Apartments in Althan, was shocked to receive a message on April 16 at 10 PM stating that his FASTag had been charged at the Vadodara toll plaza, even though his car had not left the parking lot for over a week. Despite filing complaints with both the Nationa...Read More

Ahmedabad: ‘Lines and waiting lists for admission in government schools...’ These words might surprise you for a moment, but they are true today, as long queues are forming for admissions in government schools in the city, and some have even released waiting lists. A recent example is Thaltej Anupam School – 2, located in the Thaltej area. With enhanced educational and infrastructure facilities, government schools across the state now integrate technology in teaching, making them smart sc...Read More