Nadiad: First 100 m span of 2 X 100 m long steel bridge was successfully launched over NH-48 (connecting Delhi, Mumbai & Chennai) near Nadiad, Gujarat. This ‘Make in India’ steel bridge comprising two 100 m long steel spans are planned for crossing NH-48 for the Bullet Train corridor, out of which one is successfully launched. NH-48 is one of the busiest highway of six lanes (three lanes on each side). The first span of the bridge was launched on the highway across the three lanes by s...Read More

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad residents will soon have a new direct international travel option as Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has announced the launch of a direct flight service between Baku and Ahmedabad starting July this year. Flight operations will commence on July 4, with AZAL, the national carrier of Azerbaijan, operating four flights a week. Flights from Baku will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, while flights from Ahmedabad will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and S...Read More

Ahmedabad: A man from Chaklasi town of Kheda district was arrested at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport for using forged documents and a fake Portuguese passport to travel to the United Kingdom since 2009. The accused, Nishit Patel, had stolen the identity of Ritesh Bicu, an Indian with Portuguese roots, and used it to obtain a fake passport. According to the FIR filed by IGI Airport Police, Patel had been traveling between India and London via Nepal for the past 15 years to b...Read More

Bhavnagar: To mark the auspicious occasion of Akhātrij (Akshaya Tritiya), Western Railways has announced the operation of a Superfast Special Train between Bandra Terminus (BDTS) and Bhavnagar Terminus (BVC) to facilitate smoother travel during the festive period. Train No. 09013 will depart from Bandra Terminus to Bhavnagar Terminus on Tuesday, 29th April 2025, while the return journey, Train No. 09014, will run from Bhavnagar to Bandra Terminus on Wednesday, 30th April 2025. The train will...Read More

Ahmedabad: Akasa Air is likely to shift its operations from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in the city by the end of the current financial year’s first quarter. The move is aimed at streamlining operations and improving passenger management, as Terminal 2 is being expanded into an integrated facility for both domestic and international flights. At present, carriers like Star Air, Alliance Air, and SpiceJet operate domestic flights from Termi...Read More

Ahmedabad: The terror attack in Pahalgam, where terrorists stormed the Baisaran meadows and killed 26 people on Tuesday, has sparked widespread panic, especially among tourists from Gujarat. Travel agencies report that the majority of Kashmir bookings were cancelled following the incident. Kashmir, a top choice for summer travel due to its scenic beauty, has drawn significant interest this season. An Ahmedabad-based tour operator stated, “Over 25% of our summer clients had picked Kashmir, but...Read More

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has launched the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) at Vatva Railway Station in Ahmedabad Division, offering convenience to passengers wishing to book reserved train tickets. The reservation facility will be available from Monday to Saturday, between 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM. On Sundays, the service will run from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM. With the introduction of the PRS at Vatva Station, passengers from Vatva and surrounding areas will no longer need...Read More

Surat: Platform no. 6 at Udhna railway station has been causing inconvenience to passengers due to its height being lower than the trains that arrive at the platform. Addressing this issue, a social organization named Anuprayas Solution has stepped in to provide portable ladders (dadar) free of cost, allowing passengers to board trains more easily. Volunteers from the NGO will place the ladders when a train arrives and remove it once the train departs, ensuring passenger safety and convenience i...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) last week announced special tour packages for Somnath, Nadabet, and Vadnagar. Among them is a 2-day, 1-night Volvo tour package from Ahmedabad to Somnath, starting April 28, 2025. The tour departs daily from Ranip, Ahmedabad, at 6:00 AM and reaches Somnath by 4:00 PM. The package includes travel by a modern AC Volvo bus, hotel accommodation, and guided visits to key religious and historical sites such as the Somnath Temple (includi...Read More