Ahmedabad: Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in the city have seized 2.25 kg of hybrid ganja from two passengers who had arrived from Bangkok. The seizure was made based on specific intelligence inputs from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Both passengers have been detained, and a case has been registered against them under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, officials said. Preliminary investigatio...Read More

Ahmedabad: In a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing international travel from Gujarat, City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, and Walkers Tours have partnered with FitsAir to introduce direct scheduled passenger flights between Ahmedabad and Colombo, a press release said. Operated by FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first private international airline, the direct Ahmedabad–Colombo service will run three times a week, catering to the growing demand for international leisure trav...Read More

Surat: Two years after Surat Airport was designated an international airport, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has initiated the process to set up duty-free outlets at Surat International Airport. An RFP (Request for Proposal) has been issued for the design, development, operation, and maintenance of duty-free shops within the customs area of the terminal. The move follows the inauguration of the new terminal on December 17, 2023, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and is aimed at aligning S...Read More

Veraval: In a move aimed at enhancing passenger amenities and offering a unique dining experience, the Western Railway (WR) has proposed the development of a rail coach restaurant at Veraval Railway Station in Gujarat. For this, the Bhavnagar Division of WR has invited an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the development and operation of the rail coach restaurant at the station. The project will be offered on a 10-year contract basis, providing an opportunity for private players to participate i...Read More

Gandhinagar: In a significant move to enhance the quality and longevity of the state’s infrastructure, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved the implementation of Output and Performance-Based Contracts (OPRC) and Performance-Based Maintenance Contracts (PBMC) for the Roads and Buildings Department. The decision marks a strategic shift from merely expanding the road network to ensuring high-quality, long-term maintenance through scientific methods. Focus on Road Longevity and Safety A...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has approved two major decisions to strengthen and improve the state’s road network, with a focus on enhancing connectivity in rural and remote areas and ensuring long-term road quality. Announcing the decisions, state spokesperson and minister Jitu Vaghani said the government has sanctioned ₹3,400 crore for the resurfacing of non-plan roads connecting villages across the state. As part of the initiative, over 5,700 km of non-plan roads will be resurface...Read More

Surat: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released a public notice detailing revised user fee (toll) rates for several sections of the Vadodara–Mumbai Expressway (NE-4), set to take effect today (April 1, 2026). The adjustments will apply to major toll plazas across the Godhra and Surat Project Implementation Units for the 2026–27 financial year. Impacted Toll Plazas According to the official notifications, travellers will see updated pricing at the following locations: ...Read More

Vadodara: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced revised user fee (toll) rates for vehicles passing through the Bharthana Toll Plaza on the Bharuch–Surat stretch of NH-48 in Gujarat. The new rates will come into effect from April 1, 2026, at 00:00 hours, following official approval from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. According to the public notice issued by NHAI’s Project Implementation Unit (Ekta Nagar), the revised toll will be applicable for t...Read More

Amreli: A significant milestone has been achieved in the Khijadiya–Amreli railway broad gauge conversion project, with a successful engine trial conducted on the newly laid track on Monday. The trial run was carried out between Khijadiya Railway Station and Amreli Railway Station, during which the engine operated at a speed of 40 kmph. Railway officials stated that the remaining work on the project is expected to be completed within the next one to one-and-a-half months. Following this, high-...Read More

Ahmedabad: A woman arriving from Kuala Lumpur has been arrested at Ahmedabad airport for allegedly smuggling gold valued at ₹83.29 lakh, officials said. The Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport intercepted the passenger based on specific intelligence inputs and profiling. She was stopped while attempting to exit through the green channel, and her responses during questioning were found unsatisfactory, leading to a detailed examination. During ...Read More