Surat: The Delhi–Mumbai Expressway (NE-4) stretch connecting Ena in Surat district with Navsari has been temporarily closed after the Ambika River swelled to flood level following incessant heavy rainfall across South Gujarat. The closure has been ordered as a precautionary measure after rising river waters approached the bridge on the expressway. Authorities have barricaded the affected stretch and diverted traffic to ensure the safety of commuters. Surat Rural Superintendent of Police Rajes...Read More

Ahmedabad: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the revision in the user fee (toll) rates at the Bhamaiya, Baletiya and Dodka-31 toll plazas on the Godhra–Vadodara section of the NE-4 Delhi–Mumbai Expressway for the financial year 2026–27. According to a public notice issued by the NHAI's Project Implementation Unit, Vadodara, the revised toll charges will apply to the eight-lane Godhra–Vadodara section of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, covering the stretch from...Read More

Vadodara: In an effort to prevent the massive traffic jams that repeatedly crippled the Vadodara–Bharuch stretch of National Highway 48 (NH-48) during last year's monsoon, the Centre has rolled out a series of infrastructure and administrative measures, including the establishment of a dedicated National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in Vadodara. The initiative follows representations made by Vadodara MP Hemang Joshi to the Ministry of Road Transport and...Read More

Valsad: National Highway 48 (NH-48), one of the busiest highways connecting Ahmedabad and Mumbai via Surat, has been hit by severe traffic congestion after torrential rain in South Gujarat submerged several stretches of the highway. The downpour, which brought nearly 36 inches of rain to parts of Valsad district in just 24 hours, has brought traffic to a near standstill, leaving thousands of commuters stranded for hours. According to real-time Google Maps traffic data, multiple stretches of NH-...Read More

Ahmedabad: Customs officials have foiled two separate gold smuggling attempts at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport, seizing gold worth over Rs 1.3 crore from passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi and Dubai. In the first case, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Ahmedabad Customs intercepted nine passengers and a tour operator after they arrived from Abu Dhabi on Tuesday based on specific intelligence. Officials said the passengers were carrying 24-carat gold chains, pendants an...Read More

Surat: Heavy rainfall and waterlogging have disrupted operations on nine Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)-run BRTS and city bus routes, including seven BRTS and two city bus services. According to the SMC, the following routes have been temporarily suspended due to waterlogging: BRTS routes Route 11 (Udhana–Sachin): Waterlogging near Bhagvati Industrial Estate and Navin Fluorine. Route 16 (Kosad–Sachin): Waterlogging at Magob-Parvat Khadi, Navin Fluorine and Bhagvati Industria...Read More

Mumbai/Ahmedabad: Rail traffic has been affected after the water level on the railway bridge between Gholvad (GVD) and Umbergaon Road (UBR) reached the danger mark. Several trains have been cancelled, short-terminated, short-originated, or diverted. The following train services are affected: ❌ Fully Cancelled (JCO: 23.07.2026) • 22953 Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Express • 22975 Bandra Terminus–Ramnagar Express • 20901 Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express...Read More

Surat: A Surat-based trader was taken off an IndiGo flight to Goa on Tuesday after he allegedly opened an emergency exit door moments before take-off at Surat International Airport. The incident took place around 3 pm as passengers were seated on IndiGo flight 6E-419, which was scheduled to depart for Goa at 3:20 pm. Airport authorities and CISF personnel rushed to the aircraft after the emergency exit door was opened. The passenger, identified as Hitendra Maniya, was deboarded and handed ove...Read More

Valsad: Several Western Railway train services have been affected after a bank sliding incident between Udwada (UVD) and Pardi (PAD) railway stations in Gujarat on Wednesday. The Railways has cancelled one MEMU train, while several others have been short-terminated before reaching their scheduled destinations. Some trains will also originate from revised stations due to the disruption. Due to bank sliding between Udvada (UVD) – Pardi (PAD) on 22.07.2026, the following train services are aff...Read More