Vadodara: The long wait of people in the region ended as the Vadodara Division of Western Railway formally started DEMU train services from Pratapnagar to Miyagam Karjan via Dabhoi after completion of broad-gauge conversion works. The service was inaugurated in the presence of Dabhoi MLA Shailesh Mehta (Sotta), Vadodara Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Raju Bhadke, other railway officials and local leaders, who flagged off the train. The new service has been introduced after converting the deca...Read More

Ahmedabad: Flight operations between Ahmedabad and several West Asian destinations remained partially disrupted on Monday as tensions continue in the region amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, now in its 17th day. Although some services have resumed, several arrivals and departures to Gulf countries were cancelled at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA). On Monday, an Emirates flight to Dubai departed from Ahmedabad, while an Etihad Airways ...Read More

Ahmedabad: A minor fire broke out in a temporary cabin structure outside the aircraft movement area at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in the city on Sunday afternoon, airport authorities said. According to officials, the incident was reported at 2:43 pm and was quickly brought under control by the airport’s Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team. The fire occurred in a temporary cabin located outside the operational zone, and no injuries were reported. As the ...Read More

Olpad: A Rs. 356 crore coastal link highway project in South Gujarat was officially launched today as MLA Mukesh Patel performed the groundbreaking ceremony (Khatmuhurat) for a new coastal highway in Pardi Jakhri village. Distance to Bharuch which was 55 km will be cut to 18 km due to this highway. The traffic from Hazira will divert to this coastal highway. Connecting Ports and Boosting Growth The project features an 18-kilometer long, four-lane highway that is expected to provide a massive b...Read More

New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has revised the fee for the FASTag Annual Pass for the financial year 2026–27. As per an order issued on March 12, owners of non-commercial vehicles will have to pay ₹3,075, up from the earlier ₹3,000, for the pass effective April 1, an increase of 2.5%. The FASTag Annual Pass was introduced on August 15 last year to reduce toll expenses for frequent highway users and to make travel more convenient. The pass is available for non-c...Read More

New Delhi: After Air India and IndiGo, Akasa Air has also announced that it will be charging a fuel surcharge on its flights following a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In a press statement, the airline said there has been a significant increase in the price of aviation turbine fuel due to evolving geopolitical developments in the Middle East, which has raised operating costs across the aviation industry, as fuel accounts f...Read More

New Delhi: IndiGo has announced the introduction of a fuel surcharge on domestic as well as international routes, effective from 00:01 hrs on March 14, 2026, citing a sharp rise in aviation fuel prices due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to the airline, the decision comes after a steep surge in fuel prices in the region, with the Jet Fuel Monitor of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) indicating an increase of more than 85 percent. Aviation Turbine ...Read More

Gandhinagar: Western Railway today announced it has achieved a significant milestone by crossing 100 Million Tonnes (MTs) of originating freight loading o­n 12th March, 2026 for the financial year 2025–26. With this achievement, Western Railway has surpassed the 100 MT freight loading mark for the fourth consecutive year, reaffirming its strong and consistent performance in freight transportation and its important role in supporting the nation’s logistics network. According to a press rele...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Regional Passport Office (RPO) of Ahmedabad has issued an advisory regarding the acceptance of Aadhaar card as address proof for passport applications, specifying which formats of Aadhaar will be considered valid and which will not be accepted during the application process. According to the Passport Seva office, the following types of Aadhaar will be accepted as valid address proof: • Original Aadhaar letter issued by UIDAI containing a QR code • Original PVC Aadhaar card ...Read More