Diu: Built by the Portuguese around 480 years ago, the Diu Fort, located on the east side of the beach town, is a major tourist attraction. The 16th-century fort attracts lakhs of tourists from across the country and around the world. Recently, the administration has imposed an entry fee for visitors. However, the implementation of the ticketing system, which only allows card payments, has caused a massive uproar. The Diu administration has introduced a ticketing system for entry into the fort....Read More

Gandhinagar: The Madhavpur Ghed Fair, which embodies Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat,’ will be held from April 6 to April 10, 2025. Organized annually on the auspicious day of Ram Navami, the fair celebrates the wedding of Rukminiji from Arunachal Pradesh and Shri Krishna from Gujarat. This year, along with Porbandar, cultural programs will also be hosted in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Somnath, and Dwarka as part of the celebrations. A key attracti...Read More

Palitana: The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) today announced the signing of the Palitana Palace under the Taj brand in Palitana. Further to extensive restoration, the 65-key Taj Palitana will feature luxurious rooms and suites. The hotel will include an all-day diner, a specialty restaurant, a lounge, and facilities such as a gym, pool, and spa. Catering to the growing demand for social and wedding events, the Palitana Palace will house a 3,000 sq. ft. ballroom, flexible meeting spaces, and outdo...Read More

Junagadh: A joyous ride on the Girnar Ropeway turned sour when three tourists damaged a cabin window, causing losses amounting to ₹4.45 lakh. The tourists, after initially promising to cover the expenses and paying a deposit of ₹20,000, later refused to pay the full amount, leading the ropeway manager to file a police complaint. The incident occurred on March 15th when Parth Kantilal Vadodaria, Dishant Mahesh Padaria, and Dhruvin Bipin Pambhar, all from Rajkot, were traveling in cabin numb...Read More

Bhuj: World Heritage Site Dholavira will remain shut for visitors during 27 and 28 February. This has been announced by the Superintendent of Archaeology of the Rajkot Circle Office of the Archaeological Survey of India. The decision is taken in view of President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu's scheduled visit to Dholavira. DeshGujarat Read More

Junagadh: Bhavnath fair in foothills of Girnar here has been lackluster this year due to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj going on simultaneously. Many Sadhus and bhakts have visited Maha Kumbh or are visiting it at present, due to which the focus is on Prayagraj and the fair at Bhavnath has reportedly witnessed only around 6 lakh pilgrims against estimated 14 lakh footfalls last year. A five-day-long Maha Shivratri fair at Bhavnath ends on Maha Shivratri night after a foot march of Digambar sadhus and t...Read More

Ahmedabad: Marriott Hotels has in partnership with SmartHomes Infrastructure, announced its first five-star property in Dholera, Gujarat - the upcoming Courtyard by Marriott, with 200 luxurious rooms. The proposed hotel will be located within the Dholera International Plaza—a landmark project designed to establish Dholera Smart City as a hub for business and leisure. Located near Dholera International Airport, the hotel is part of a mixed-use development featuring corporate offices, high...Read More

Statue of Unity: Hindi film actor Aamir Khan today visited the Statue of Unity, the tallest statue of the world featuring the iron man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Aamir offered floral tribute to Sardar Patel's statue and had a visit to the museum here with deep interest. He visited Vishwa vann sitting in pink rickshaw and planted a plant of forest fire tree. He was cattered Bhindi sharbat, Bajri and Makai thepla, Makai muthiya and Churama laddu lunch. In an interaction with the me...Read More

Mumbai: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, has announced the signing of a hotel in Mandvi in Kutch, Gujarat. This under construction project will be branded an IHCL SeleQtions hotel. Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Mandvi’s unspoiled beaches and unique cultural heritage offers immense potential along India’s largely unexplored western coastline. This signing strengthens ou...Read More