Category Articles: State Government

Gujarat Government Appoint / Transfers 10 IPS and SPS Officers

September 18, 2026
Gujarat Government Appoint / Transfers 10 IPS and SPS Officers

Gandhinagar, September 18: The Gujarat Government on Friday issued a notification transferring and appointing 10 IPS/SPS officers with immediate effect. While four IPS officers were appointed as Assistant Superintendents of Police, six State Police Service (SPS) officers were transferred. The orders issued by the Home Department include the appointment of four IPS officers as Assistant Superintendents of Police and the transfer of six SPS officers to vacant ex-cadre posts in the State Reserve...Read More

Gujarat Rent Bill 2026 Passed in State Assembly

September 11, 2026
Gujarat Rent Bill 2026 Passed in State Assembly

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Friday passed the Gujarat Rent Bill-2026, paving the way for a new legal framework to regulate rental housing and commercial properties across the state. The new law will replace the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947, and seeks to balance the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants while making rent-related disputes easier to resolve. Urban Development Minister Kanubhai Desai, who introduced the Bill in ...Read More

Gujarat Assembly Passes Amendments to Secondary, Higher Secondary Education Act

September 10, 2026
Gujarat Assembly Passes Amendments to Secondary, Higher Secondary Education Act

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Assembly has passed amendments to the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Act, 1972, covering school administration, staff recruitment, special educators, penalties for violations and representation on the education board. The state government said the amendments are intended to bring changes to the regulatory framework for secondary and higher secondary schools. Rules for school staff Under the amended provisions, the Gujarat government will prescribe ...Read More

Gujarat reports 1,785 POCSO verdicts since 2022, including 908 life sentences and 16 death penalties

September 10, 2026

Gandhinagar: Gujarat has reported a significant increase in the pace of judicial proceedings in cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, with state authorities highlighting faster investigations, scientific evidence collection and expedited trials as key factors in securing convictions. According to data released by the state government, POCSO courts across Gujarat delivered 1,785 verdicts between 2022 and August 2026. Of these, 908 accused were sent...Read More

Gujarat Assembly Monsoon Session Starts Today ; Several Bills to be Passed in 3 Days

September 09, 2026
Gujarat Assembly Monsoon Session Starts Today ; Several Bills to be Passed in 3 Days

Gandhinagar: A three-day long Monsoon session of the State assembly of Gujarat is going to begin today. The session will see introduction and passing of several bills including - -The Gujarat Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026 -Gujarat Ease of Doing Business Bill 2026 -Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (Amendment) Bill 2026 -Gujarat Prevention of Fragmentation and Consolidation of Holdings (Amendment) Bill 2026 -Gujarat Land Revenue (Amendment) Bill 202...Read More

Gujarat Government Transfers Seven IAS Officers ; Surat Gets New Municipal Commissioner

September 05, 2026
Gujarat Government Transfers Seven IAS Officers ; Surat Gets New Municipal Commissioner

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Saturday carried out a significant administrative reshuffle involving seven IAS officers, with changes affecting key departments including revenue, urban development, housing, finance and social welfare. The General Administration Department (GAD) issued a notification dated September 5, 2026, announcing the transfers, new appointments and additional charges of the officers. Among the key changes, Rajkumar Beniwal, IAS (RR:GJ:2004), has been transferr...Read More

Gujarat govt announces Rs. 28 crore special grant to 14 women MLAs for Infra works

August 27, 2026
Gujarat govt announces Rs. 28 crore special grant to 14 women MLAs for Infra works

Gandhinagar, 27 August 2026: Gujarat government today announced a decision allocate a total of Rs. 28 crore as a special development grant for road and infrastructure development in the constituencies of women legislators as a special Raksha Bandhan gift. Each woman MLA in the State will receive a development grant of Rs. 2 crores as per the announcement. DeshGujaratRead More

Gujarat Govt Transfers 3 IAS Officers including Surat Municipal Commissioner

August 11, 2026
Gujarat Govt Transfers 3 IAS Officers including Surat Municipal Commissioner

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Tuesday issued a notification transferring three IAS officers and making changes to key administrative positions, including the State Project Director of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan and the Municipal Commissioner of Surat. According to the notification issued by the General Administration Department (Personnel), Ranjeeth Kumar J., IAS (RR:GJ:2005), who was serving as State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, Gandhinagar, has been transferred. He will ...Read More

Gujarat Govt Bans Analogue Paneer, Butter, Cheese

August 05, 2026
Gujarat Govt Bans Analogue Paneer, Butter, Cheese

Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat has announced a complete statewide ban on non-standard "analog paneer," cheese, and butter to safeguard public health, ensure food safety, and protect consumer interests. State Health Minister Praful Panseriya announced the decision following comprehensive sampling and laboratory testing by the state Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), which uncovered multiple instances of non-standard, synthetic dairy substitutes in the market. Protecting C...Read More

Gujarat Delegation to Embark on Global Roadshows for Vibrant Gujarat 2027

August 05, 2026
Gujarat Delegation to Embark on Global Roadshows for Vibrant Gujarat 2027

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat state government has kicked off preparations for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit-2027, launching international outreach campaigns to secure global investments. A high-level delegation led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will start a 10-day foreign tour on August 17, visiting the United States and Canada. During the visit, the Chief Minister will hold business roadshows and bilateral meetings with international industrialists, investors, and trade representatives to ...Read More