Ahmedabad: Several international flights to West Asian countries were cancelled at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, causing inconvenience to passengers on Sunday, 1st March. Most of these flights were cancelled a day ago on 28th February as well. The cancellation of flights is due to war like situation in Gulf countries, following Israel and America's attacks on Iran in which Iran's supreme leader and his family is dead. Iran has started counter attacks at multiple pl...Read More

Ahmedabad: In view of the upcoming Fagun Sud Poonam fair at Dakor, city police have announced traffic restrictions and diversions in parts of Ahmedabad to ensure smooth movement and prevent congestion. The annual fair, scheduled from February 27, 2026 to March 4, 2026, is expected to draw a large number of pilgrims travelling towards Dakor for darshan. Anticipating a significant rise in vehicular traffic, particularly on routes connecting to the Ahmedabad–Mehmedabad highway and surrounding ar...Read More

Gandhinagar: After inaugurating the Gujarat Semi-Connect Conference 2026 at Mahatma Mandir, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that railway projects worth ₹1.28 lakh crore are currently being implemented across Gujarat. Addressing reporters, Vaishnaw highlighted the significant rise in railway budget allocations for the state. He stated that between 2009 and 2014, during the UPA government, Gujarat received only ₹589 crore in the railway budget. In contrast, the current gov...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Regional Passport Office (RPO) in Ahmedabad will conduct a special passport application drive on Saturday, March 14, at Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) in Bapunagar and Vijay Cross Road. The initiative has been planned in response to an unusually high demand for passport services in February. It aims to increase the number of available appointments and ensure quicker access to passport-related services for applicants. Slots for March 14 have been made available online through t...Read More

Ahmedabad: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated the bidding process for the upgradation of the existing four-lane carriageway to a six-lane highway on the Kandla–Mundra stretch of National Highway-41 (NH-41) in Gujarat. The project will be implemented under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) on a Design, Build, Operate and Transfer (DBOT) basis. The proposed project spans a 71.350-km stretch from Kandla in Gandhidham to Mundra near Moti Khakhar. The development, operation,...Read More

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued revised Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) aimed at streamlining the airline ticket refund process and safeguarding passenger interests against unfair practices. The new regulations, which will come into effect on March 26, 2026, follow a surge in passenger grievances related to refund delays and the controversial practice of holding refunds in “credit shells”. Strict Timelines for Refunds Under the revised guidelines...Read More

Surat: Surat International Airport achieved its highest-ever monthly passenger traffic in January 2026, with 1,71,580 travellers flying in and out of the Diamond City. The previous record stood at 1,70,127 passengers, set in November last year. Notably, the January surge came despite 122 fewer aircraft movements compared to November. As passenger numbers continue to rise steadily, residents have once again pressed for additional flight routes and improved passenger amenities to keep pace with g...Read More

Valsad: A major infrastructure push has been announced for South Gujarat, with ₹647.20 crore approved for the upgradation and widening of the Khanpur–Karvad section of NH-56 in Valsad district. According to a Facebook post by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, the project will upgrade the existing stretch to a 4-lane and 2-lane with paved shoulder configuration. “In Gujarat, ₹647.20 crore has been approved for the upgradation and widening of the Khanpur�...Read More

Ahmedabad: In another boost to air connectivity between Gujarat and Maharashtra, IndiGo has announced new direct flights connecting Navi Mumbai International Airport with key Gujarat cities, Ahmedabad and Rajkot, effective March 29, 2026. The airline will deploy its ATR aircraft on these routes, strengthening short-haul regional operations and improving connectivity between Gujarat’s commercial and tourism hubs and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Daily Direct Connectivity for Ahmedabad Unde...Read More

Bhavnagar: In a significant boost to regional air connectivity, direct flight services between Bhavnagar and Mumbai will resume from March 29, 2026. Ticket bookings for the service will open on February 25, the Gujarat government said in a press release. The direct air link between the industrially important city of Bhavnagar and Mumbai had remained suspended for a long period due to technical reasons. Responding to persistent public demand and representations from local stakeholders, Bhavnagar...Read More