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Mehsana: In a rare and dramatic legal intervention, the Kadi Court in Mehsana has ordered the seizure of assets from a government land acquisition office after the state failed to compensate farmers for land taken for the Narmada Project. The court issued a formal warrant for the confiscation of property belonging t...Read More

#Farmers #Mehsana #Narmada canal

Major Fire Breaks Out at UCO Bank in Bharuch; Fire Brigade Operations Underway

Apr 05, 2026 | Central Gujarat Gujarat

Bharuch: A massive fire erupted at a UCO Bank branch located in the Shalimar Complex of Bharuch earlier today. The incident, which occurred on a holiday, sparked significant chaos and panic in the surrounding area. The bank is situated on the upper floor above several shops within the complex. Visuals from the scene...Read More

#Banking #Bharuch #Fire #Uco Bank

Counterfeit Bidi Racket Busted in Keshod; Authorities Seize Large Stock of Fake Branded Products

Apr 05, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Keshod: A significant network involved in the distribution of counterfeit bidis has been dismantled in Keshod following a successful joint operation by local law enforcement and corporate officials. The crackdown has sent shockwaves through the local trading community after it was revealed that fake products were bei...Read More

Senior AMC Corporator Quits Congress

Apr 05, 2026 | Ahmedabad Congress Gujarat Politics

Ahmedabad: Senior Congress corporator Iqbal Shaikh has resigned from the primary membership of the Congress party, submitting his resignation letter to Gujarat Congress chief Amit Chavda. In his letter, Shaikh stated that he has been winning elections for the past 25 years along with the entire Congress panel from G...Read More

#Gujarat Local Body Elections 2026

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Apr 04, 2026 | Ahmedabad, Gujarat Featured

Feeding Langurs Can Invite 3-Year Jail, ₹25,000 Fine: Gujarat Forest Dept

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Forest Department has issued a public advisory against feeding wild animals, stressing that such actions are not just irresponsible but also a punishable offence under the law. Officials warned that even small human interventions, such as feeding wildlife, can disrupt their natural behaviour and...Read More

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Priceless Heritage Lost as Massive Fire Devastates Historic New Palace in Morbi

Apr 05, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Morbi: A devastating fire broke out at the historic New Palace in Morbi, causing extensive damage to the royal family's ancestral property and destroying numerous priceless heritage items. The blaze, which erupted within the palace grounds, quickly spread, reducing several historical artifacts and legacies preserved...Read More

#Fire #Morbi

Top VHP Gujarat Leader Seeks Restoration of Ahmedabad's Earlier Name Karnavati

Apr 05, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The top leader of Gujarat unit of Vishwa Hindu Parishad has released a video statement demanding to restore Ahmedabad's original name Karnavati. Raval read out a written statement in Facebook video and released it on Saturday. He stated in a video posted on VHP Karnavati Mahanagar Facebook page - 'The nam...Read More

#Karnavati

Insect Found in Food Served at 1944 The Hocco Kitchen in Navrangpura; AMC Imposes Rs 10,000 Fine

Apr 05, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: A popular dining spot in Navrangpura has come under fire after a customer allegedly found a cockroach in a meal served to his family. The incident, which occurred at 1944 The Hocco Kitchen, has sparked outrage after it was revealed that a one-year-old child had already consumed part of the contaminated food....Read More

#AMC

Shakti Sandwich, House of Momos Among 17 Units Fined over Analogue Paneer Disclosure Violations in Ahmedabad

Apr 04, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat Saurastra Surat

Ahmedabad: The Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), Gujarat, carried out a special enforcement drive today to verify compliance with mandatory display boards indicating the use of paneer or paneer analogue in hotels and restaurants. During the drive, multiple establishments across Ahmedabad were inspected, an...Read More

#AMC #Rajkot #SMC

Gujarat FDCA Mandates Disclosure of Real Paneer vs Analogue in Hotels, Restaurants, Eateries

Apr 04, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: In a major move to ensure food transparency and protect consumer interests, the Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), Gujarat State, has issued a strict mandate requiring all hotels, restaurants, and ready-to-eat food establishments to clearly disclose whether they are using real paneer or a paneer...Read More

#FDCA

Gujarat BJP Candidate Selection Criteria for Local Polls Circulates on Social Media

Apr 04, 2026 | BJP Gujarat Politics

Vadodara: A purported internal document outlining the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party’s (BJP) candidate selection criteria for the upcoming local elections has surfaced on social media, triggering political buzz across the state. The document details eligibility norms, organisational discipline, and campaign planning me...Read More

#Gujarat Local Body Elections 2026

₹508 crore approved for upgrade of 68 km stretch of NH-41 in Gujarat

Apr 04, 2026 | Gujarat India Kutch

Ahmedabad: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has announced the approval of ₹508 crore for the upgradation of the 68 km-long Naliya–Narayan Sarovar section of National Highway 41 in Gujarat. The project aims to enhance connectivity to Narayan Sarovar, one of the five sacred Panch-Sarova...Read More

#Narayan Sarovar #NHAI #Nitin Gadkari

Surat Residents to Get ₹500 Discount on New Domestic PNG Connections Till June 30

Apr 04, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: To ensure uninterrupted and smooth availability of petrol, diesel, gas, and other essential commodities in Surat district, a review meeting was chaired by Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (GSPC) Managing Director Avantika Singh at Jilla Seva Sadan today. Addressing the meeting, Singh stated that adequat...Read More

#LPG #PNG

Centre OKays ₹698.78 crore for upgradation of NH-927C stretch in Gujarat

Apr 04, 2026 | Gujarat Kutch Road Journey

Ahmedabad: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has announced the approval of ₹698.78 crore for the upgradation of a key stretch of National Highway 927C in Gujarat. The project covers the Chitrod–Rapar–Balasar section, spanning 57.848 km, and is aimed at enhancing road infrastructure a...Read More

#NHAI #Nitin Gadkari

GUJCET 2026 Provisional Answer Key Released

Apr 04, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has released the provisional answer key for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2026 conducted on March 29. The provisional answer keys for subjects including Mathematics (050), Physics (054), Chemistry (052), and Biology (056), cov...Read More

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Railways to Lay Optical Fibre Network Across 1,456 RKm in Ahmedabad Division

Apr 04, 2026 | Gujarat

New Delhi: Indian Railways has sanctioned an important project to strengthen its communication infrastructure in Western Railway, with the approval of the provision of a 4×48 Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) backbone in the Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions at a total cost of ₹398.36 crore. The project has been approved unde...Read More

Another India-Flagged LPG Tanker Green Sanvi Crosses Strait of Hormuz, Heads Towards Gujarat

Apr 04, 2026 | Gujarat India

Ahmedabad: Amid ongoing tensions in West Asia, another India-flagged LPG carrier, Green Sanvi, has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, carrying around 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and is likely heading towards Gujarat. The vessel’s safe transit on Friday night marks a significant development as In...Read More

#Iran #LPG

It is only because Gujarat made it possible: Justice Vikram Nath on Start of Live Streaming of Courts

Apr 04, 2026 | Gujarat Speeches Video

Ahmedabad – In a comprehensive address at the 21st Justice PD Desai Memorial Lecture, Honorable Justice Vikram Nath, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, declared that in a "digital republic," the ancient principle of open justice must evolve beyond the physical walls of the courtroom to meet the modern citizen on th...Read More

#Gujarat High Court

New ESIC Hospitals in Kalol and Sanand to Be Ready by 2027

Apr 04, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: To ease the rising patient load at the ESIC-run General Hospital in Bapunagar, construction of two new modern hospitals is underway in Sanand and Kalol. At present, the Bapunagar hospital handles over 2,000 OPD patients daily, and with most beds remaining occupied, patients often face long waiting times for ...Read More

#Kalol #Sanand

Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad to Be Emptied from April 15 for Vasna Barrage Repairs

Apr 04, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: 18 of the 30 gates of the Vasna Barrage on the Sabarmati River will undergo repair, for which the river will be partially emptied starting April 15. Simultaneously, work on a new span of Subhash Bridge will begin after dismantling the existing structure. Authorities aim to complete most of the work within 60...Read More

#Sabarmati river #Sabarmati Riverfront

Northbound Trains from Ahmedabad Packed for May; Waitlists Cross 100 on Many Routes

Apr 04, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat Railway

Ahmedabad: Trains from Ahmedabad to key North Indian cities such as Delhi, Varanasi, Patna, and Haridwar are already fully booked for May, with several services showing long waiting lists or ‘regret’ status. With confirmed tickets unavailable, many passengers who can afford it are turning to air travel, pushing air...Read More

#Indian Railways

Gujarat, Centre Explore Netherlands Tie-Up for Kalpasar Project: Report

Apr 04, 2026 | Central Gujarat Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government, in coordination with the Centre, is exploring a possible collaboration with the Netherlands to advance the long-pending Kalpasar project, according to a report by TOI. Envisioned nearly four decades ago, the ambitious project is yet to take off despite multiple detailed project rep...Read More

#Kalpasar

Nearly 22 Lakh Vehicles in Gujarat Lack HSRP Number Plates

Apr 04, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: A large number of vehicles in Gujarat continue to flout mandatory safety norms, with a recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) highlighting major enforcement gaps. Nearly 21.9 lakh vehicles, about 10% of the state’s total, are plying without High Security Registration Plates (H...Read More

RTE Admissions 2026-27 Begin Today in Gujarat, Over 84,000 Seats Available

Apr 04, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Online registration for admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the 2026–27 academic session commenced on Saturday and will remain open until April 17, offering Class 1 admission opportunities to students from economically weaker and middle-class families. Over 84,000 seats will be available...Read More

#education #RTE

Pan Masala Spitting Menace: Surat Diamond Bourse Imposes Strict Ban

Apr 04, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: Despite repeated measures such as notices, deity images, and repainting, the problem of ‘mava’, pan masala and gutka spitting continues to plague the city, leaving public spaces stained and prompting civic concern. Taking a firm stand, the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB), the world’s largest office complex, la...Read More

Udhna – Brahmapur Amrit Bharat Express to Run Daily, Railways Approves Frequency Hike

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Railway Surat

New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has approved an increase in the frequency of the 19021/19022 Udhna–Brahmapur Amrit Bharat Express, converting the service from tri-weekly to a daily train, according to an official communication issued by the Railway Board. As per the directive, Train No. 19021 Udhna–Brahmapur A...Read More

#Indian Railways

Where did it rain in Gujarat today? Here are the figures

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Kutch Saurastra

Ahmedabad: Several parts of Gujarat witnessed unseasonal rainfall between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm on April 3, according to data released by the State Emergency Operation Center, Gandhinagar. Coastal and Saurashtra regions recorded the highest precipitation, with scattered showers reported across north and central Gujarat a...Read More

#Rain

Congress Declares Bhrugurajsinh Chauhan as Candidate for Umreth By-Election

Apr 03, 2026 | Central Gujarat Congress Gujarat Politics

Umreth: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has announced Bhrugurajsinh Pratapsinh Chauhan as its candidate for the upcoming by-election to the Umreth Assembly constituency in Gujarat. The candidature was approved by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, according to an official statement. Chauhan holds M.A. and...Read More

#By elections #Umreth

Gujarat BJP Announces List of Minority Morcha Office Bearers

Apr 03, 2026 | BJP Gujarat Politics

Gandhinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Gujarat Minority Cell (Minority Morcha) has officially announced a new roster of state-level office-bearers. The appointments were finalised following extensive deliberations involving Gujarat BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma, General Secretary (Organisation) Ratnakar, and...Read More

Centre Clears ₹132.51 Crore Road Over Bridge at Kandla Port

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Kutch

Kandla: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, has approved the construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) at LC-235 at Deendayal Port Authority. The project is estimated to cost ₹132.51 crore. The proposal was recently appraised by the Delegated Investment Board (DIB) in a me...Read More

#Kandla Port

Unseasonal Rains Lash Several Parts of Gujarat

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Kutch North Gujarat Saurastra

Dwarka: For the second consecutive day, several areas in Gujarat have been hit by unseasonal rainfall and thunderstorms, turning summer landscapes reminiscent of the monsoon season. The sudden weather change, marked by dark clouds and strong winds, has caused significant distress to the farming community and disrupted ...Read More

#Rain

Disturbed Areas Act Row: Former Bhavnagar SDM’s Driver Booked in Bribe Case

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Bhavnagar: More than 15 days after allegations of corruption related to a property transaction involving approval under the Disturbed Areas Act surfaced in the city, the Nilambaug police have registered an FIR against the accused, Momin M. Pathan, an outsourced driver attached to the then Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM...Read More

#Bhavnagar #Disturb Area Act

Disturbed Areas Act Violation Alleged in Surat; Residents Put Up Posters to Protect Gorat Hanuman Temple

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: Local residents in the Gorat Road area staged protests against an alleged illegal high-rise construction, putting up banners outside their housing societies and warning political leaders not to seek votes unless their concerns are addressed. According to residents, a 21-storey building has been constructed near...Read More

#Disturb Area Act

Statue of Narsinh Mehta Vandalised in Junagadh

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Junagadh: In the city known as “Narsaiya ni Nagri,” a decades-old statue of saint-poet Narsinh Mehta, installed near Girnar Darwaja, was vandalised two days ago. An unidentified person allegedly broke one hand of the statue by pelting a stone. The statue, installed in 1983 by the Narsinh Mehta Statue Trust, has re...Read More

#Junagadh

Helmetless Riders, Wrong-Side Entry: CCTV Footage of Fatal Accident in Surat Goes Viral

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Surat Video

Surat: A fatal road accident captured on CCTV has sparked fresh concerns over traffic discipline and road safety. The incident occurred at a busy crossroads near Parvat Patia in the city, where a two-wheeler carrying two persons was struck by a moving bus. The deceased has been identified as 60-year-old Gajendrakuma...Read More