Category Articles: Politics

Congress announces legal fight and Gandhinagar march over ‘harassments’ to party men

May 16, 2026
Congress announces legal fight and Gandhinagar march over ‘harassments’ to party men

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Congress President Amit Chavda on Saturday accused sections of the police and administration of acting under political pressure and functioning as “BJP workers” rather than serving people impartially. Addressing a press conference at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee, Chavda alleged that some officers had become “pawns of the government” and were being used to influence political processes. He said that while Gujarat has many honest and d...Read More

Amit Shah Chairs Meeting of Gujarat Officials in Ahmedabad

May 16, 2026
Amit Shah Chairs Meeting of Gujarat Officials in Ahmedabad

Gandhinagar: Gandhinagar Lok Sabha member and Union Home Affairs and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has announced an ambitious plan to transform the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency into a “Green Lok Sabha” through a massive plantation campaign during 2026–27. During a high-level review meeting in Ahmedabad attended by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Das and number of IAS officers along with others, Shah reviewed preparations and called for plantat...Read More

80% New Proposals in State Budget get In-Principle Approval: Gujarat govt

May 15, 2026
80% New Proposals in State Budget get In-Principle Approval: Gujarat govt

Gandhinagar: In his weekly cabinet briefing, Gujarat government's Spokesperson Minister Jitu Vaghani today said that more than 80 per cent of new proposals announced in the Gujarat Budget have already received in-principle approval to ensure that the benefits of new initiatives reach citizens at the earliest. He added that the Chief Minister instructed departments to expedite approval of the remaining proposals that had been delayed due to election code of conduct-related factors and begin imp...Read More

Gujarat Govt Announces Austerity Measures; Metro Timings Extended Till 11 PM

May 15, 2026
Gujarat Govt Announces Austerity Measures; Metro Timings Extended Till 11 PM

  Gandhinagar | In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for thrift and prudent use of resources, the Gujarat government has announced a series of measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption, conserving resources and promoting efficient governance. The decisions were taken under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi. Following a State Cabinet meeting held on Friday, government spokesperson and minister Jitu Vaghani outlined ...Read More

India – UAE sign MoU on setting up Ship Rapair Cluster at Vadinar in Gujarat

May 15, 2026
India – UAE sign MoU on setting up Ship Rapair Cluster at Vadinar in Gujarat

Abu Dhabi: Among the Memorandums of Understanding signed during ongoing visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to United Arab Emirates, one MoU is about setting up ship repair cluster at Vadinar in Gujarat. The MoUs were signed between two countries in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The other MoUs are related to Strategic Petroleum Reserves, supplies of Liquified Petroleum gas (LPG). Agreement on Framework for the Strategic ...Read More

Announcement of MSP before Sowing Season; Gujarat govt conveys thanks to Centre

May 13, 2026
Announcement of MSP before Sowing Season; Gujarat govt conveys thanks to Centre

Gandhinagar: The Government of India has announced the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season ahead of the sowing period, offering higher returns to farmers and enabling them to plan cultivation in advance. According to the revised MSP rates approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, significant increases have been announced for key crops including cotton, sesame, tur and groundnut. Gujarat Agricult...Read More

Centre approves Ahmedabad (Sarkhej) – Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line project

May 13, 2026

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved Ahmedabad (Sarkhej) – Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line project of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 20,667 crore (approx.). It will be Indian Railways 1st semi high-speed project, planned with indigenously developed technology. The project section will provide faster connectivity between Ahmedabad, Dholera SIR, upcoming Dholera Airport and Lothal National Marit...Read More

Gujarat CM cuts Convoy Size; Travels in Amreli in Five-vehicle Convoy

May 13, 2026

Amreli: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel set an example of  fuel conservation during his visit to Rajula in Amreli district for the inauguration of the “Mahatma Gandhi Arogya Mandir.” In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to save fuel, the Chief Minister arrived at the event with a convoy of only five vehicles. The Chief Minister's convoy generally includes 13 to 21 vehicles. The Chief Minister significantly reduced the size of his usual security convoy. DeshGujarat ...Read More

Gujarat Government Transfers 72 IAS Officers ; Here’s a Full List

May 13, 2026
Gujarat Government Transfers 72 IAS Officers ; Here’s a Full List

Gandhinagar: In a major administrative reshuffle, the Gujarat government on Tuesday transferred and reassigned 72 IAS officers across the state, affecting key positions in district administrations, municipal corporations, urban development bodies and state government departments. The General Administration Department issued the notification late on May 13, appointing new collectors in several districts including Ahmedabad, Surat, Bharuch, Navsari, Morbi, Dahod and Junagadh, while also reshufflin...Read More

Sanghvi Cancels US Visit Following PM Modi’s Appeal for Economic Self-Discipline

May 12, 2026
Sanghvi Cancels US Visit Following PM Modi’s Appeal for Economic Self-Discipline

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghvi has cancelled his proposed visit to the United States following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal urging citizens to adopt economic restraint amid the ongoing global economic situation. Sanghvi was scheduled to attend the second Gujarati Convention organised by the Federation of Gujarati Associations of USA (FOGAUSA) in the last week of this month. However, after the Prime Minister appealed to citizens to avoid foreign travel...Read More