Category Articles: Travel

FitsAir Launches Direct Ahmedabad – Colombo Flights

June 19, 2026

Ahmedabad: FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first private international airline, today launched a direct flight service between Ahmedabad and Colombo. The direct service will operate between Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in the city and Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, significantly reducing overall travel time and eliminating the inconvenience of multiple connecting flights. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes, making Colombo one of the quickest and m...Read More

Western Railway to Run 5 Pairs of Special Trains for NEET Candidates via Gujarat

June 19, 2026
Western Railway to Run 5 Pairs of Special Trains for NEET Candidates via Gujarat

Mumbai: To facilitate candidates appearing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Examination 2026 and for the convenience of passengers, Western Railway will run five pairs of Special Trains on Special Fare to various destinations. According to a press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer, Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, these Special Trains will be operated to clear the extra rush of passengers travelling for the NEET Examination. The details of these trains are...Read More

Vadodara – Mumbai Expressway E-Challan System Goes Live; 170+ Overspeeding Vehicles Fined on First Day

June 19, 2026
Vadodara – Mumbai Expressway E-Challan System Goes Live; 170+ Overspeeding Vehicles Fined on First Day

Vadodara: The vehicle speed detection system installed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to control the speed of vehicles running recklessly on the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway became operational on Thursday. On the first day itself, 178 drivers were caught by the cameras for overspeeding, and e-challans were issued to them. According to the information received, the number of accidents had been continuously increasing after the opening of ...Read More

India’s First Railway Underpass for Asiatic Lions Completed in Gir

June 19, 2026
India’s First Railway Underpass for Asiatic Lions Completed in Gir

Rajkot: In a major step towards protecting Asiatic lions, the Bhavnagar Division of Western Railway has completed India's first dedicated railway underpass designed exclusively for the safe movement of lions and other wildlife in the Gir region. The Railways, the Gujarat government, and the Forest Department jointly implemented the initiative in and around Gir, the world's only natural habitat of the Asiatic lion. The underpasses are aimed at reducing wildlife deaths on railway tracks by provid...Read More

Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway Adopts Drone Technology for OHE Monitoring

June 18, 2026

Ahmedabad: For the first time, the Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway carried out an aerial inspection using drone technology to inspect overhead equipment (OHE) on railway tracks. This initiative will detect subtle as well as serious defects in railway tracks and OHE without affecting train operations, thereby increasing the chances of avoiding potential accidents. The Ahmedabad Division conducted a pilot inspection of overhead equipment through drones on June 8. For this, a drone equippe...Read More

Western Railway to Run Bandra – Maninagar Special Train for NEET Candidates

June 18, 2026
Western Railway to Run Bandra – Maninagar Special Train for NEET Candidates

Mumbai: Keeping in mind the rush of students appearing for the NEET exam and additional passengers, the Mumbai Division of Western Railway has decided to run two special trains with special fares on June 20, 2026. According to the information released by Western Railway, train number 09471 Bandra Terminus–Maninagar Special will depart from Bandra Terminus at 9:15 pm (21:15 hrs) on June 20 and reach Maninagar at 6:00 am the next day. Similarly, train number 09351 Bandra Terminus–Dr. Ambedka...Read More

IndiGo Revises Schedule for Bhavnagar – Navi Mumbai Flights

June 18, 2026
IndiGo Revises Schedule for Bhavnagar – Navi Mumbai Flights

Bhavnagar: IndiGo Airlines, which connects Bhavnagar with Navi Mumbai Airport in Maharashtra, has revised its flight schedule on the route. Earlier, the airline operated two daily flights between the two cities, but the schedule has now been modified. According to the revised timetable, both the morning and evening flights will operate five days a week. However, the schedule has been arranged in such a way that at least one flight will be available between Bhavnagar and Navi Mumbai every day....Read More

Railways to Launch Sabarmati – Lalgarh Express Train Soon: Check Route, Timings, Stops and Frequency

June 17, 2026
Railways to Launch Sabarmati – Lalgarh Express Train Soon: Check Route, Timings, Stops and Frequency

Ahmedabad: The Indian Railways is set to launch a new train service between Sabarmati and Bikaner, improving travel convenience for passengers. The train is expected to be launched soon by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Recently, the Railway Board approved the train numbering ahead of its introduction. The new Sabarmati–Lalgarh Express will operate as Train No. 19407/19408. Along with the train numbers, the Railway Board has also announced the route, timetable and composition of t...Read More

Ahmedabad Airport Makes Scanning Mandatory for International Flight Waste

June 17, 2026
Ahmedabad Airport Makes Scanning Mandatory for International Flight Waste

Ahmedabad: Waste generated during the cleaning of international flights arriving at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in the city can no longer be taken out directly. Authorities now require that such waste pass through a scanning machine in the customs area before removal from the aircraft. The move comes as part of efforts to prevent gold, drugs, or other contraband from being smuggled under the guise of aircraft waste. Customs officials have stepped up vigilance following...Read More

Ahmedabad Woman Booked for Using Forged Passports to Travel Abroad Multiple Times

June 16, 2026
Ahmedabad Woman Booked for Using Forged Passports to Travel Abroad Multiple Times

Ahmedabad: IGI Airport police in Delhi have booked a 35-year-old woman from Thakkarbapanagar in Ahmedabad for allegedly travelling abroad several times using forged passports. According to the police, the accused allegedly replaced the original passport holders' photographs with her own and used the documents to impersonate them during international travel. The crime was originally registered in Delhi, but the probe has now been transferred to Ahmedabad so that the police can also identify and ...Read More