Gandhinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Dr. Naresh Desai as president of the Gujarat state Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). Desai, who hails from Patan in North Gujarat, was serving as the state general secretary of the BJYM-Gujarat. He will succeed Dr. Hemang Joshi, who was recently appointed national president of the BJP's youth wing by the party's central leadership. Desai has also previously held the position of state secretary of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi P...Read More

Gandhinagar: The ‘Indian Citizenship Certificate Distribution Ceremony’ will be held tomorrow, October 13, at SAL Institute in Sola in the encouraging presence of Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi. At the ‘Indian Citizenship Certificate Distribution Ceremony’, organised by the Ahmedabad District Administration, DyCM and other dignitaries will distribute Indian citizenship certificates to a total of 158 refugees, including 126 beneficiaries under the CAA and 32 registered throu...Read More

Gandhinagar: Voting is underway on October 11 for by-elections to local self-government institutions in Gujarat, including regular elections of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation, Okha and Thara municipalities and  by-polls for vacant seats in various local bodies. In all there are around 3.38 lakh eligible voters. According to the State Election Commission, polling is being held to fill vacant seats in the affected local bodies. The by-polls cover one ward in Dharampur Municipality an...Read More

Gandhinagar: Former Agniveers will be eligible for recruitment to selected posts in the Gujarat Police without appearing for the physical test and written examination, as part of the state government's provisions for their induction into uniformed services. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced the exemption from the written examination, adding to the earlier concessions provided to former Agniveers in physical tests and 3 - 5 years age limits. Under the provisions announc...Read More

Ahmedabad: Former national general secretary of Congress party and ex Congress Working Committee member, Deepak Babariya passes away today. Babariya had contested Ahmedabad (East) Lok Sabha seat unsuccessfully. At peak of his career he had got opportunity to serve the party organization as general secretary with Madhya Pradesh under his charge.  He was also assigned responsibilities as incharge of Delhi and Haryana. Babariya was inactive for last some time. DeshGujaratRead More

Gandhinagar, October 9, 2026: The Gujarat government has introduced a comprehensive assistance scheme for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under the Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy-2026, offering incentives for capital investment, interest payments, electricity consumption, employment generation, technology adoption, artificial intelligence (AI) and quality certification. Announced by the Industries and Mines Department under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Pa...Read More

Gandhinagar, October 8, 2026: The Gujarat Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) has taken action against four firms in Karjan and Surat for alleged illegal storage and sale of medicines, seizing drug stocks worth more than ₹42.6 lakh. The action was carried out following directions from Health Minister Praful Pansheriya and under the guidance of the FDCA Commissioner, with the authorities focusing on misuse of narcotic and prescription medicines and illegal online drug sales. Cod...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government is set to construct a state-of-the-art ‘Yatri Niwas’ (Pilgrim Accommodation) in Ayodhya to provide pilgrims and travelers from Gujarat with comfortable accommodation and modern facilities during their visits to the holy city. The facility will be built at an estimated cost of ₹80.25 crore. Spread across 6,929.28 square metres within the township currently under development in Ayodhya, the project is being undertaken by the Gujarat Tourism Corpora...Read More

Gandhinagar: In anticipation of upcoming festivals like Navratri and Diwali, the Gujarat State Forest Department has taken a decision for the benefit of domestic and international tourists. All wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in Gujarat will be opened to visitors starting October 9, 2026. The Forest Department has stated that entry will be granted in accordance with guidelines designed to ensure that wildlife remains undisturbed. Furthermore, with the monsoon season now over and road ...Read More

Amreli: Former Lok Sabha member from Amreli and Congress leader Virji Thummar passed away today after prolonged illness. He was born in May 1959 in Amreli district of Saurashtra in farmer's family. He remained MLA of Lathi Babra assembly seat and also Member of parliament for Lok Sabha from Amreli seat. His daughter Jenniben Thummar is active in politics. She had become district panchayat chief and also contested Lok Sabha election in 2024. She also headed women's wing of Gujarat Congress....Read More