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Kandla Port Conducts India’s First-Ever Methanol Bunkering: DPA

Apr 02, 2026 | GujaratKutch

Kandla: In a significant step towards greener maritime operations, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), which operates Kandla Port, today announced that it has successfully conducted India’s first-ever methanol bunkering operation at a port. Announcing the achievement, DPA stated, “DPA Kandla successfully demonstrates ...Read More

ACB Gujarat Traps CPWD Engineer in ₹4.5 Lakh Bribery Case

Apr 02, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Jamnagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat on Thursday trapped a Class-II officer of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹4.52 lakh. The accused, Vijaykumar Babulal Meena, was posted as an Assistant Engineer in the Electrical Branch of CPWD, Jamnagar. According ...Read More

FitsAir to Launch Ahmedabad - Colombo Direct Flight Service from Next Month

Apr 02, 2026 | AhmedabadAviationGujarat

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, ...Read More

Gujarat Govt Implements Disturbed Areas Act in Bhayli Area of Vadodara

Apr 02, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Gujarat government has implemented the Disturbed Areas Act (Ashant Dhara) in parts of the Bhayli area under the Dabhoi assembly constituency. The implementation currently covers Town Planning (TP) Schemes 3 and 4. The move follows several representations made by Dabhoi MLA Shailesh Mehta (Sotta) to the s...Read More

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View AllTruck Loses Control at Trishulia Ghat near Ambaji

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Watch: Glimpses of 3D Projection Mapping, Light and Sound Show at Rani ki Vav

Patan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually inaugurated a 3D projection mapping and light-and-sound show at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Rani ki Vav. The project, developed by the Gujarat Tourism Department at a cost of ₹18 crore, aims to blend heritage with modern technology to enhance the visitor ex...Read More

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7,000-kg Giant Laddu Prepared at Atal Ashram in Surat for Hanuman Jayanti

Apr 02, 2026 | FaithReligiousSurat

Surat: Demonstrating that devotion and faith know no bounds, a massive 7,000-kg boondi laddu was offered to Lord Hanuman on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti today at Atal Tirth Yatra Dham in the Pal area of Surat. The ‘Hanuman Laddu’ is being described as the largest laddu ever made in the city’s history and the b...Read More

Residents Allege Disturbed Areas Act Violation in Tandalja in Vadodara; Seek Cancellation of Housing Scheme

Apr 02, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: A group of local residents from the Tandalja area staged a protest outside the District Collector’s office on Thursday, alleging violations of the Disturbed Areas Act (Ashant Dhara) in connection with a proposed housing scheme. The residents demanded the cancellation of permission granted for the housing pr...Read More

40-Day Traffic Restrictions, Diversions Announced in Parts of Surat for Infrastructure Work

Apr 02, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has issued an official notification regarding temporary road closures and traffic diversions in the New East (Sarthana) Zone to facilitate essential infrastructure work. From April 5, 2026, to May 15, 2026, the T.P. Road on both sides connecting the Outer Ring Road at Gopin ...Read More

SMC Introduces Grease Chamber Cleaning Service for Restaurants and Cafés; Rates Announced

Apr 02, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has announced a new initiative to streamline the maintenance of grease chambers in commercial food establishments across all zones of the city. Currently, a large number of restaurants, hotels, and cafes in Surat use grease chambers to separate solid waste from wastewater, ...Read More

Reliance Foundation’s ‘Water4Life’ Campaign Leads Thousands in Nationwide Movement for Water Conservation

Apr 02, 2026 | India

Mumbai: Over 33,000 enthusiastic volunteers from across India, united by a common cause, have joined #Water4Life – a nationwide campaign initiated by Reliance Foundation in connection with World Water Day 2026. Aimed to be a continued effort, the campaign will protect, restore, and sustain India’s water ecosystems....Read More

Tata Group’s Agratas Completes Steel Frame at Sanand Battery Plant; Targets Production by 2027

Apr 02, 2026 | AhmedabadBusinessGujarat

Sanand: Agratas, the Tata Group’s global battery business, is progressing rapidly at its Sanand site in India, with the steel frame now complete. This marks a pivotal step towards operational readiness, with production expected to commence in 2027, a press release said. The steel frame, now complete, spans 700 metre...Read More

Tata Power Restarts 4,150 MW Mundra Plant After 9-Month Shutdown

Apr 02, 2026 | GujaratKutch

Mumbai: Tata Power has restarted operations at its 4,150 MW Mundra thermal power plant after a shutdown lasting nearly nine months, the company said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday. The plant, run by its subsidiary Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd, had been non-operational since July 2, 2025, resulting in continued fin...Read More

1,400 kg Paneer Seized in Surat Found Sub-Standard; Lab Reports Confirm Industrial Acid

Apr 02, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Alarming findings have emerged from the laboratory analysis of around 1,400 kg of suspected paneer seized earlier this month from Pandesara. The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has declared the product “sub-standard,” revealing the presence of vegetable oil and traces of industrial acid instead of natural ...Read More

Stray Dog Menace Continues: 5-Year-Old Boy Attacked by Pack in Surat

Apr 02, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: In yet another incident highlighting the menace of stray dogs, a five-year-old boy was brutally attacked by a pack of stray dogs while playing in a local garden in the Sachin GIDC area. The victim, Hitesh, was suddenly surrounded and mauled by four to five stray dogs. According to reports, while other children ...Read More

Vadodara Airport Set for Air Taxi Connectivity to Bhuj, Diu, Porbandar

Apr 02, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Air taxi services connecting Vadodara with key destinations in Saurashtra and Kutch are expected to begin by October this year, significantly reducing travel time and boosting regional connectivity under the UDAN scheme. Once operational, passengers will be able to reach Diu in about an hour, Dwarka in nearl...Read More

21-Year-Old Nabbed for Raping Minor Hindu Girl in Anand

Apr 02, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Anand: In yet another case of Love Jihad, a 16-year-old Hindu girl working with her mother at a brick kiln in a village near Anand was allegedly raped by a 21-year-old man, Muhammad Irfan Muhammad Maqsud Sheikh, a resident of Khatkiwad in Anand city. It is learnt that Sheikh frequently visited his uncle's brick kiln i...Read More

Gujarat EV Sales See 75% Year-on-Year Jump in March

Apr 02, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Driven by fuel shortage concerns amid the West Asia crisis and a rush to avail expiring tax benefits, electric vehicle (EV) sales in Gujarat surged 75.5% year-on-year in March, with registrations of pure EVs more than doubling. According to data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Gujarat reco...Read More

Surat Airport to Get Duty-Free Shops Soon

Apr 02, 2026 | AviationGujaratSurat

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 sh...Read More

Centre Grants Full Customs Duty Waiver on Key Petrochemical Products Amid West Asia Crisis

Apr 02, 2026 | BusinessGujaratIndia

New Delhi: In light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the consequent disruptions in global supply chains, the Government of India has decided to provide full Customs Duty exemption on critical petrochemical products till 30th June, 2026, a press release said. As per Ministry of Finance, this measure has been ...Read More

Over 30 Lakh MSMEs Registered in Gujarat, Among Top 5 States

Apr 02, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat has ranked among the top five states in the country for the highest number of MSME Udyam registrations, the state government said on Wednesday. Over 30 lakh MSME units in the state have completed Udyam registration so far. Ahmedabad and Surat are also among the top 10 districts nationwide in terms...Read More

Collector Approves Land for New District Court Complex in Surat

Apr 02, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The district administration has allotted 77,951 sq m of land in Magdalla for a new Surat district court complex. Collector Sourabh Pardhi approved the land-use change for Final Plot No. 55 under TP Scheme-4 (Rundh-Magdalla) on Wednesday, following a high-power committee meeting at the Gujarat High Court on March...Read More

Western Railway to Set Up Rail Coach Restaurant at Another Gujarat Station

Apr 02, 2026 | GujaratRailwaySaurastra

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 developme...Read More

Gujarat HC Issues Notice to ED on Bail Plea of Suspended IAS Officer

Apr 02, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the bail plea of suspended IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel, who is facing charges of money laundering and corruption linked to land-use change approvals during his tenure as Surendranagar collector. The 2015-batch officer ...Read More

Over 66 hospitalised for food poisoning after eating mutton, fish at wedding in Ahmedabad

Apr 01, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A celebratory wedding dinner turned into a medical emergency in the city early Wednesday morning after around 70 guests were rushed to hospitals with symptoms of severe food poisoning. Starting at approximately 2:30 am on April 1, 2026, a large number of people began arriving at the Infectious Disease Hospi...Read More

Dashcam Footage of Fatal BRTS Accident in Surat Goes Viral; Moped Rider Killed

Apr 01, 2026 | GujaratSuratVideo

Surat: A fatal road accident on the BRTS route in the Pandesara area of Surat has come to light after dashcam footage of the incident surfaced and went viral. According to initial reports, a moped rider was travelling inside the BRTS corridor, which is not meant for public use, and was also on the wrong side when he c...Read More

Gujarat Moves to Performance-Linked Contracts for Road Projects

Apr 01, 2026 | GujaratRoad Journey

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...Read More

Rain, Thunderstorms Likely in Parts of Gujarat Till April 5; IMD Issues Warning

Apr 01, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Parts of Gujarat are likely to witness light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over the next four days, according to the latest weather bulletin issued on April 1. The forecast indicates that today, Kutch, Banaskantha, Patan, and Devbhumi Dwarka may receive light rain...Read More

Gujarat Govt Gives In-Principle Nod to Amend 'Tukda Dharo'; Violations Since 1948 to Be Regularised

Apr 01, 2026 | GujaratState Government

Gandhinagar: In a key reform aimed at simplifying land laws, the Gujarat government has given in-principle approval to amend the decades-old Tukada Act, 1947, a move expected to benefit lakhs of farmers and landholders across the state. Announcing the decision, state spokesperson and minister Jitu Vaghani said that, f...Read More

Gujarat Govt Approves ₹3,400 Crore to Upgrade 5,700 km Roads

Apr 01, 2026 | GujaratRoad Journey

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...Read More

Gujarat Govt Clears ₹1,600 Crore Investment Proposals Across 23 Industrial Units

Apr 01, 2026 | BusinessGujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has approved final eligibility certificates to extend financial assistance to 23 major industrial units across the state. These approvals are expected to generate approximately 5,634 employment opportunities, opening new avenues for economic growth for the youth, according to an offi...Read More

Gujarat Local Body Polls for 9,992 Seats; Polling on April 26, Counting on 28th

Apr 01, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The State Election Commission of Gujarat today announced local polls for 9,992 seats of local bodies. Nominations will start from 6 April, and the last date for filing nominations is 11 April. Scrutiny of nominations will take place on 13 April. The last date for withdrawal of nominations is 15 April. ...Read More

Gujarat Govt Amends Land Revenue Law; 30-Day Notice Waived for Undisputed Property Deals

Apr 01, 2026 | GujaratState Government

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has introduced a key reform in the land revenue system by amending provisions of Section 135-D of the Land Revenue Act, 1879, aimed at simplifying property transactions and enhancing transparency. Announcing the decision, state spokesperson minister Jitu Vaghani said that significan...Read More

Gujarat BJP Seeks Instagram, X, Facebook Follower Details in Candidate Application Form for Local Polls

Apr 01, 2026 | BJPGujaratPolitics

Gandhinagar: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat has begun preparations for the upcoming local elections. The party has prepared a detailed ‘introduction sheet’ for individuals wishing to contest elections for district panchayats, taluka panchayats, and municipalities, seeking comprehensive informati...Read More

Gujarat CM Inaugurates Girls’ Hostel and Bhojnalaya Building at Devka Vidyapeeth in Amreli

Apr 01, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Amreli: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated a newly built girls’ hostel and bhojnalaya (dining hall) at Devka Vidyapeeth in Rajula taluka of Amreli district. Highlighting the success of the Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav, the Chief Minister said that these initiatives, launched by Prime Minist...Read More

Centre Notifies One-Time Customs Duty Relief for SEZ Units on Domestic Sales

Apr 01, 2026 | Central GovernmentGujaratIndia

New Delhi: In pursuance of the Union Budget 2026-27 announcement to address the concerns faced by the manufacturing units in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) due to ongoing global trade disruptions, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) today introduced a special one-time relief measure to facilitate s...Read More