Mundra: Regional carrier Star Air, part of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, is set to launch new direct flight services from Mundra from June 16, expanding air connectivity between Kutch and key destinations across India. Bookings for the new routes have already commenced on the airline's website. The airline will connect Mundra with four cities: Mumbai, Hindon (NCR), Goa (Mopa), and Surat. Flights on the Mundra–Mumbai route will operate five days a week (Monday to Thursday and Saturday). The serv...Read More

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved ₹629 crore for the four-laning of six key roads in Kutch district as part of the state government's ongoing efforts to strengthen road infrastructure and improve connectivity, a press release said. The approved projects include the four-laning, widening, and improvement of the following road stretches: 4.1 km Mundra–Luni–Wadala Road 5.1 km Deshalpar–Sircha Road 5.5 km Mundra–Jarpara–Kandagara–Dhrab Road, along w...Read More

Ahmedabad: In a move aimed at enhancing passenger safety and travel comfort, Western Railway has decided to replace the conventional ICF coaches with modern LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches on the weekly 22905/22906 Okha–Shalimar Express. According to Western Railway, Train No. 22905 Okha–Shalimar Express will operate with LHB coaches from August 2, 2026, while Train No. 22906 Shalimar–Okha Express will be upgraded to LHB coaches from August 4, 2026. LHB coaches are known for their enha...Read More

Ahmedabad: Passengers aboard an IndiGo flight from Pune to Ahmedabad experienced an unexpected delay on Thursday morning after the aircraft was forced to abort its initial landing attempt at Ahmedabad airport and execute a go-around before landing safely. The incident involved IndiGo flight 6E 2155, which departed Pune at around 8.55 am and was scheduled to arrive at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 10.05 am. However, during its approach to the runway, the aircraft reportedly h...Read More

Valsad: Passengers in the Umargam-Sanjan region of Valsad district have received a major boost with the approval of a stoppage for the Flying Ranee Express at Umargam Road railway station. The Railway Ministry has approved a halt for Train Nos. 12921/12922 Mumbai Central–Surat Flying Ranee Express at Umargam Road station, fulfilling a long-pending demand of local residents, daily commuters, and industrial workers. The new halt comes following efforts by Valsad Lok Sabha MP Dhaval Patel, who ...Read More

Bharuch: Passengers at Bharuch Railway Station will now have access to enhanced amenities following the inauguration of a modern digital lounge and a convenience store on Saturday. According to Western Railway, the digital lounge has been equipped with workspaces for passengers, free Wi-Fi connectivity, CCTV surveillance, mobile and laptop charging points, comfortable seating arrangements, and services such as printing, scanning and photocopying. The newly opened convenience store is expected ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Ved Prakash imposed penalties of Rs 1 lakh each on a catering contractor and a linen supplier after a surprise inspection of the New Delhi–Sabarmati Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Express uncovered service deficiencies. Prakash travelled on the Delhi-bound train and interacted with over 100 passengers across First AC, Second AC and Third AC coaches. The inspection focused on cleanliness, housekeeping, catering services and linen quality. Dur...Read More

Ahmedabad: In a move aimed at improving access and expediting the resolution of pending passport applications, the Regional Passport Office (RPO), Ahmedabad, has announced a dedicated weekly walk-in facility for applicants starting June 15, 2026. Under the new arrangement, passport applicants with pending applications can visit the Regional Passport Office without a prior appointment every Wednesday (except public holidays) between 10 am and 1 pm to make enquiries or submit required documents...Read More

Surat: The railway administration has taken action against a catering vendor at Surat Railway Station after a passenger complained of being overcharged for a bottle of Railneer water. Following the complaint, Western Railway's Mumbai Central Division ordered an inquiry, and the catering stall on Platform No. 3 has been temporarily closed pending further investigation. According to railway officials, the passenger had purchased a bottle of Railneer from the stall and was allegedly charged ₹20 ...Read More

Kalol: The long-awaited Ahmedabad–Kalol–Mehsana Highway expansion project has moved a step closer to execution, with the online tendering process for the proposed eight-lane highway and elevated corridor at Kalol officially closing on May 30. With the completion of the tendering process, authorities have initiated further administrative procedures to award contracts and commence work on the project, which is expected to significantly improve traffic flow on one of North Gujarat's busiest ro...Read More