Gujarat Continues to Reel Under Intense Heat as Daytime Temperatures Touch 44.3°C

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Ahmedabad Police Bust Illegal Hookah Bar at Obsidian Cafe

May 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Sola police conducted a late-night raid at The Obsidian Café near Chharodi and uncovered an illegally operated hookah bar functioning on the outskirts of the city. Acting on specific inputs received during routine patrolling, police raided the café located opposite Aristo Club on the Sola–Chharodi road....Read More

GSRTC Launches New Himmatnagar - Sanwaliya Seth Bus Route via Ahmedabad

May 27, 2026 |

Himmatnagar: In a move aimed at improving passenger connectivity and catering to increased travel demand during the summer vacation season, the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has introduced three new long-distance bus routes under the Himmatnagar Division. The new services have been launched by the Hi...Read More

Four Men Pose as Rapido Riders, Kidnap and Rob Cab Driver of Rs 5 Lakh in Ahmedabad

May 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: In a shocking incident, a 37-year-old cab driver was allegedly abducted, assaulted, and robbed by four unidentified men after accepting a ride booking through the Rapido app in Ahmedabad during the early hours of Monday. The accused allegedly threatened him at knifepoint and fled with cash, valuables, and hi...Read More

Ahmedabad Court Sends Two Govt Officials to 5 Years in Jail in Bribery Case

May 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A special anti-corruption court in Ahmedabad on Tuesday sentenced two government officials in a corruption case to five years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 each after finding them guilty under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The convicted individuals were identified as Krushnaka...Read More

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The Mango Cargo: How a Cult-Favorite Kesar from Gujarat Conquered London Heathrow

Gandhinagar:  "When the cargo doors open at London’s Heathrow Airport and the boxes of Kesar and Alphonso mangoes arriving from Gujarat are unloaded, their fragrance wafts across the entire cargo area, making you feel immensely proud as an Indian. For the Gujaratis and Indians living in London, Leicester, and Birmin...Read More

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Ahmedabad Passport Office, Seva Kendras to Remain Shut on May 28

May 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Regional Passport Office (RPO), Ahmedabad, has announced a change in its holiday schedule following the Government of India’s decision to observe the Id-ul-Zuha holiday on May 28, 2026 (Thursday), instead of May 27, 2026 (Wednesday). As per the revised schedule, the Regional Passport Office in Ahmed...Read More

Air India Suspends Direct Ahmedabad - London Gatwick Flight for Select August Dates

May 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Air India has announced the suspension of its direct Ahmedabad–London Gatwick flight service for select dates in August 2026 as part of a wider network adjustment driven by operational constraints and rising costs. According to the airline, flight AI 159 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick (LGW) and return f...Read More

Several Air India Flights from Ahmedabad Airport to Be Cancelled from June to August

May 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Air India has announced a series of flight cancellations and schedule adjustments between June and August 2026, citing operational constraints, including airspace restrictions and a sharp rise in operating costs linked to Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). The move will impact several domestic and international ro...Read More

IPE Global, GESIA sign MoU to advance ‘She Works’ across Gujarat’s tech ecosystem

May 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: IPE Global, a leading international development consultancy, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the GESIA IT Association (Gujarat Electronics & Software Industries Association) to advance the She Works initiative, a programme dedicated to strengthening women’s participati...Read More

Rs 105 Crore New Hostel to Come Up Near Ahmedabad Civil Hospital; Tata to Pay Rs 53.12 Crore

May 26, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has announced plans to construct a new ultra-modern hostel for doctors near Ahmedabad Civil Hospital after the ‘Atulyam 1 to 4’ hostel blocks at the New Mental Campus in Meghani Nagar were severely damaged in the June 12 Ahmedabad plane crash tragedy. State Health Minister Prafu...Read More

JSW MG Motor Begins Production of MG Majestor SUV at Gujarat Plant

May 26, 2026 |

Halol: JSW MG Motor India has begun production of the MG Majestor at its Halol manufacturing plant in Gujarat, positioning it as India’s first D+ segment SUV. Designed for buyers seeking a blend of premium features, rugged capability and a commanding road presence, the MG Majestor is powered by a 2.0-litre twin-turb...Read More

FitsAir to Launch Ahmedabad - Colombo Direct Flight from June 19

May 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: International connectivity from Ahmedabad is set to expand further, with Sri Lankan carrier FitsAir launching a new direct flight service between Ahmedabad and Colombo from June 19. The new route will connect Ahmedabad directly with Colombo and is expected to strengthen travel links between Gujarat and Sri ...Read More

Gujarat ATS Busts Illegal Drug Manufacturing Unit; Two Held, Mephedrone Seized

May 26, 2026 |

Valsad: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), in a joint operation with the Valsad Special Operations Group (SOG), has busted an illegal drug manufacturing and distribution network operating from Sarigam in Vapi taluka of Valsad district and seized banned narcotic substances, officials said on Tuesday. The operation...Read More

GT vs RCB: Gujarat Titans Clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala

May 26, 2026 |

Dharamsala: The race to the 2026 IPL title enters its decisive phase on Tuesday as table-toppers and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lock horns with Gujarat Titans (GT) in a blockbuster Qualifier 1 clash at the scenic HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. With a direct place in the final at stake, two of th...Read More

Heat Discomfort to Persist in These Parts of Gujarat Till May 28: IMD

May 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: While parts of Gujarat await pre-monsoon rain activity, coastal regions of Saurashtra-Kutch are set to face uncomfortable hot and humid conditions over the next three days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing warnings from May 26 to May 28. The weather department said hot and humid condit...Read More

IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Thunderstorms in These Parts of Gujarat Over Coming Weekend

May 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: After days of scorching heat, parts of Gujarat may finally see relief as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in several districts from May 30 onwards. Thunderstorm activity with gusty winds of up to 40–50 kmph is expected in parts o...Read More

Enforcing Anti-Dumping Duty can save India Rs. 28,540 crore annually: C-DEP report

May 26, 2026 |

New Delhi: The C-DEP Research and Centre for WTO Studies, Ministry of Commerce, today released its report titled "Impact of Anti-Dumping Duties in India", which examines the effects of anti-dumping duties on downstream costs, inflation, MSMEs, domestic capacity, and investments. The report was released by Pritam Banerj...Read More

Amit Shah to Visit Gujarat

May 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a three-day visit to his home state of Gujarat from May 27 to May 29, during which he is scheduled to attend multiple official engagements and review key issues related to development and border security across the state. On May 28, Shah is scheduled to chair a revie...Read More

Gujarat Govt Grants Approval to Sugarcane Prices Paid During 2007-15

May 26, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has approved the sugarcane prices paid by cooperative sugar societies to farmers between 2007-08 and 2014-15, a move expected to provide an estimated financial relief of Rs 1,500 crore to the state’s sugar cooperatives and directly benefit over two lakh farmers, Agriculture and Coo...Read More

Roads Connecting Akshardham and Mahatma Mandir to Undergo Rs 50 Crore Urban Revamp

May 26, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) has revived its long-pending plan to redevelop Roads No. 6 and 7 connecting Akshardham and Mahatma Mandir, issuing a fresh Rs 49.97 crore tender to transform the key corridor into a multi-use urban street equipped with modern infrastructure and smart mobility fea...Read More

Ahmedabad Airport Intensifies Screening of Passengers From Ebola-Affected Nations

May 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has stepped up screening measures for passengers arriving at Ahmedabad airport from Ebola-affected African countries, including Uganda, Congo and South Sudan, amid concerns over outbreaks in these nations. Although no suspected cases have been reported in Gujarat so far, Health Ministe...Read More

8 Asiatic lions including 5 cubs die in Gir; Forest dept launches emergency response

May 26, 2026 |

Rajkot: Around eight Asiatic lions, including five cubs, have died within a short span in Gir forest due to suspected outbreaks of deadly diseases such as Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) and Babesia, triggering a major wildlife health alert across the Gir East and Gir West forest divisions in Saurashtra. The deaths have p...Read More

Nadiad, Gandhidham, Mahesana get first Mayors

May 26, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Manish Patel has been elected as the new Mayor of Nadiad Municipal Corporation (NMC). Parag Brahmbhatt has been made the Chairman of the Standing Committee, while Kalpeshkumar has been made the Deputy Mayor. Divyaben Nathani has become the first Mayor of Gandhidham Municipal Corporation in Kutch distric...Read More

Petrol Crosses ₹100 per Litre in Gujarat After Latest Fuel Price Hike

May 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Fuel prices witnessed their fourth increase in just 11 days on Monday, with petrol rates in Gujarat crossing the ₹100-per-litre mark. State-run oil marketing companies revised retail fuel prices with effect from 6 am on May 25. Following the latest revision, petrol prices in Ahmedabad increased by ₹2.60...Read More

Harsh Sanghavi on Switzerland visit

May 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi has embarked on a three-day official visit to Switzerland to attend high-level meetings regarding Ahmedabad's bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. Accompanied by senior IAS officers Ashwini Kumar and Rahul Gupta, the visit aims to facilitate strategic discussions related...Read More

Anand District Panchayat Gets BJP President Post After HC Relief

May 26, 2026 |

Vadodara: In a last-minute twist, the BJP has retained control of the Anand district panchayat after the Gujarat High Court reinstated the nomination of its candidate for the president’s post, reversing an earlier rejection by election authorities and ending Congress’s hopes of securing an unopposed victory. The d...Read More

Navsari gets its first Mayor

May 26, 2026 |

Navsari: Navsari has got its first Mayor in Ashok Dhorajiya, while Mukesh Agrawal has been made the Chairman of Standing Committee. Keyuri Desai shall be the Deputy Mayor. Rakesh Patel is Whip of NMC. Naresh Purohit is selected as ruling party leader. A newly formed NMC will get its first team of elected office bearers...Read More

Jamnagar Municipal Corporation gets New Mayor

May 26, 2026 |

Jamnagar: Monika Vyas has become new Mayor of Jamnagar Municipal Corporation. Rakesh Der is new Deputy Mayor, while Dhiren Monani is new Chairman of Standing Committee. Pravinaben Rupania is new whip of ruling party. BJP has retained JMC in recently concluded election. DeshGujaratRead More

Morbi Municipal Corporation gets its First Mayor

May 26, 2026 |

Morbi: Uttam Surani has become new Mayor of Morbi Municipal Corporation. Chirag Ranpara has been made new Deputy Mayor. Jayanti Padsumbiya is made new Standing Committee Chairman. Arpita Jadeja is new leader of the ruling party. Jayesh Desai has been made a whip. Morbi is newly formed Municipal Corporation. Bharatiya J...Read More

NTPC Begins Nuclear Project Site Studies in Gujarat, Three Other States

May 26, 2026 |

New Delhi: State-owned NTPC has begun site selection studies in four states, namely Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh, as part of its long-term plan to develop 30 GW of nuclear power capacity across India. The move is part of NTPC’s broader energy diversification strategy aimed at supporting the Ce...Read More

Gujarati Woman Shot Dead in America; CCTV Footage of Incident Surfaces

May 26, 2026 |

Mehsana: A Gujarat-origin woman, who had been working at a supermarket in Virginia for the last 10 years, was shot dead in the United States during a suspected robbery attempt. The victim, 45-year-old Meghna Patel, was a native of Jantral village in Visnagar taluka of Gujarat’s Mehsana district. Family members said ...Read More

Air India Cuts Vadodara - Delhi Flight Service Amid Rising Fuel Costs; Rajkot Flights Also Hit

May 26, 2026 |

Vadodara: Amid rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and increasing operational costs, Air India has decided to scale back flight operations across Gujarat, with Vadodara set to lose two direct Delhi services during June and July, while Rajkot will face the suspension of its Delhi and Mumbai flights during the same...Read More

AMC Fines Chhaswala Outlet ₹25,000 After Insect Found in Milkshake

May 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: An insect was allegedly found inside a kaju-anjeer milkshake purchased from a Chhaswala outlet on IIM Road in Ahmedabad, prompting the city civic body to impose a penalty of ₹25,000 on the outlet following an inspection. According to officials of the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), the matter surface...Read More

Ahmedabad Hottest in Gujarat at 43°C as Heat Persists Across State

May 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The city recorded the highest maximum temperature in Gujarat at 43°C on Monday, making it the hottest city in the state as intense summer conditions continued to prevail across several regions, according to the latest weather data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Close behind Ahmedaba...Read More

Passengers Pull Chain Thrice Over Rat, Cockroach Menace on Udaipur–Bandra Superfast Express

May 26, 2026 |

Surat: Claims of passenger safety and comfort in Indian Railways' premium AC trains once again came under scrutiny after passengers aboard the Udaipur–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express (22902) alleged a severe infestation of cockroaches and rats in a Third AC Economy coach, triggering protests and repeated emergency ...Read More