Ahmedabad Braces for Extremely Heavy Rainfall as IMD Issues Red Alert for July 31
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Ahmedabad Braces for Extremely Heavy Rainfall as IMD Issues Red Alert for July 31

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Schools, Colleges in Ahmedabad City to Remain Shut on July 31 Amid Heavy Rain Alert

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AMC Plans to Auction 16 TP Plots with Rs 1,207 Crore Reserve Price

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35 Railway Projects Covering 2,969 km Sanctioned in Gujarat; 929 km Commissioned: Centre

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Jul 30, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The District Magistrate has ordered the closure of educational activities in Anganwadis, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools, ITIs, and colleges across all talukas of the district on Friday, July 31, following a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for heavy to very heavy ...Read More

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AMC Shuts All Anganwadis in Ahmedabad Till August 3 Amid Heavy Rain Forecast

Jul 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: In view of the forecast of heavy rainfall in Ahmedabad over the coming days, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has decided to keep all its Anganwadis closed till Monday, August 3, 2026, as a precautionary measure. The decision has been taken keeping in mind the safety of children. To ensure that c...Read More

50,000+ Vehicle Transfer Applications Stuck at Gujarat RTOs

Jul 30, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Vehicle ownership transfers have come to a complete halt across Gujarat for the past 20 days due to technical issues linked to mandatory Aadhaar authentication introduced in the online transfer process. The disruption has left more than 50,000 transfer applications pending across 39 Regional Transport Office...Read More

Mehsana Man Deported from US Held at Delhi Airport Over Fake Indian Passport

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RBI Imposes ₹1 Lakh Penalty on Co-operative Bank in Gujarat

Jul 30, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on Shri Baria Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Baria, for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Inspection & Audit Systems in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’. This penalty has been impos...Read More

Revamp of 23 Railway Stations in Gujarat Completed Under Amrit Bharat Scheme: Centre in Rajya Sabha

Jul 30, 2026 | GujaratRailwayTravel

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Vadodara: Voting for the by-election to the vacant Manjalpur Assembly seat began at 7 am on Thursday, with the Election Commission introducing several first-time measures, including mobile phone deposit centres for voters, rain-proof polling infrastructure, and 100% live webcasting across all polling stations. The coun...Read More

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NDRF Carries Out 26 Flood Rescue Operations Across Gujarat; Rescues 245, Evacuates 852

Jul 29, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The 06 Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) carried out 26 flood rescue and evacuation operations across Gujarat and the Union Territories of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman between July 22 and 29, rescuing 245 people and evacuating 852 others after heavy monsoon rains triggered widesp...Read More

ACB Gujarat nabs two while taking bribe via Google Pay; one accused absconding

Jul 29, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Jamnagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat on Wednesday trapped two persons, including a sub-auditor posted at the District Registrar Cooperative Societies office in Jamnagar, in connection with an alleged ₹14,000 bribe demanded for renewing a moneylender (finance) licence. One government official is absco...Read More

Civil Works Complete on 97-km Surat - Vapi Section of Mumbai - Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Centre

Jul 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailwayTravel

New Delhi: The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has achieved significant construction milestones in Gujarat, with the entire 97-km Surat–Vapi section completing all civil works, including river bridges, and 86% of the track bed already laid, the Centre informed the Rajya Sabha. Replying to a ques...Read More

Western Railway Revises Terminal Stations for Key Trains Due to Jamnagar Line Doubling Work

Jul 29, 2026 | GujaratRailwaySaurastraTravel

Surendranagar: Western Railway has revised the temporary operational arrangements for some trains due to the ongoing doubling work on the Aliyabada–Hapa–Jamnagar railway section. Under the revised plan, Surendranagar will now serve as the temporary short-termination and short-origination station instead of Wankane...Read More

IMD Issues Red Alert for Extremely Heavy Rain in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Other Gujarat Districts on July 31

Jul 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSuratVadodara

Gandhinagar: With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting an increase in rainfall activity across Gujarat over the next few days, the state government has directed all departments and district administrations to remain on high alert and ensure preparedness for any emergency situation. A meeting of the ...Read More

Reliance Jio Leads Active Mobile Subscriber Growth in June 2026 with 3.33 Million Additions

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Gujarat Kharif Sowing Reaches 70% of Normal Average; Cotton and Groundnut Lead

Jul 29, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Following widespread rainfall during the ongoing Kharif season-2026, sowing activity has gathered pace across Gujarat. According to the Agriculture Department, farmers have so far sown crops on 59.26 lakh hectares, covering about 70% of the state's normal Kharif sowing area. Cotton and groundnut, the two m...Read More

Demand for Gujarat HC Bench in Rajkot Intensifies; Saurashtra-Kutch Lawyers Observe One-Day Strike

Jul 29, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: The long-pending demand for a Gujarat High Court bench in Rajkot gained fresh momentum on Tuesday as lawyers across the Saurashtra-Kutch region abstained from judicial work, except in urgent matters. The legal fraternity also submitted a memorandum to the Rajkot District Collector, requesting that their demand ...Read More

Pavagadh Ropeway to Remain Shut for Five Days from Aug 3

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Panchmahal: Devotees planning to visit the famous Shaktipeeth of Mahakali Temple at Pavagadh in Panchmahal will have to climb the hill on foot for a few days, as the ropeway service will remain suspended for five days due to scheduled maintenance. According to an announcement by Usha Breco Limited, which operates the ...Read More

Forest Dept Debunk Leopard Sighting Claims Near Karnavati Club in Ahmedabad

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IMD Warns of Very Heavy Rain in Gujarat Till Aug 1; Red Alert for Several Districts on July 30

Jul 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSuratVadodara

Ahmedabad: After a brief respite, the monsoon is set to regain strength in Gujarat, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across parts of the state over the next four days, till August 1. The IMD has issued yellow, orange and red alerts for different districts, warning ...Read More

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Jul 29, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat's Dahej Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR) has attracted investments worth over ₹1.37 lakh crore so far, making it one of the country's leading PCPIRs. According to information shared by the Central Government in the Rajya Sabha, investments in the Dahej PCPIR have...Read More

Manjalpur Bypoll: 260 Polling Booths Ready for 2.19 Lakh Voters; Mobile Deposit Centres Introduced

Jul 29, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

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Gujarat Rains: EMRI 108 Teams Assist in 75 Childbirth Cases Amid Flooding

Jul 29, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Amid widespread flooding caused by days of heavy rainfall in Gujarat, EMRI 108 emergency teams have gone the extra mile to ensure timely medical care for pregnant women, assisting in nearly 75 childbirth-related emergencies over the past five days. One such rescue took place on July 25 in Transad village ...Read More

Ahmedabad Police Book Cosmetics Factory Owner for Illegal Storage of 32 LPG Cylinders

Jul 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The CID Crime's Ahmedabad Zone has registered a case against the owner of a cosmetics manufacturing unit in Dhamatvan village of Daskroi taluka after allegedly finding 32 commercial LPG cylinders stored without the required permissions, posing a potential fire hazard. The action followed a tip-off, based on...Read More

HyFun Foods to Expand Gujarat Operations with ₹1,000 Crore Mehsana Plant

Jul 29, 2026 | BusinessGujaratNorth Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Frozen potato products manufacturer and exporter HyFun Foods plans to invest ₹1,500 crore to expand its manufacturing capacity by setting up new production facilities in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, as it looks to strengthen both its export business and domestic market presence. HyFun Foods Managing Dire...Read More

GPSC Prelims Exam Rescheduled for Aug 1 After Earlier Postponement

Jul 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has rescheduled the Combined General Studies Preliminary Examination for 34 recruitment advertisements to August 1, after it was postponed from its earlier date of July 26. In an official notification, the commission said there will be no change in the examinat...Read More

Western Railway Extends Services of 16 Special Trains on Key Gujarat Routes

Jul 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailwayTravel

Mumbai: In view of the increased passenger demand, Western Railway has extended the services of several Special Fare trains operating on various routes, including Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Veraval, Ahmedabad and Indore. The move aims to accommodate additional passenger traffic during the upcoming weeks. According to Western ...Read More

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AMC Razes Illegal Constructions in Paldi

Jul 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Tuesday demolished illegal constructions at three locations in Paldi, including an unauthorised RCC room allegedly built by former BJP councillor Girish Arvindbhai Patel behind his Jalaram Khaman outlet near Mahalaxmi Crossroads. The room-like structure, located ...Read More

ACB Gujarat Nabs Two in Decoy Trap for Seeking Bribe for Aadhaar Update and Correction

Jul 28, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Bhavnagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat today nabbed an Aadhaar operator of the Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and an alleged middleman while accepting a bribe of ₹3,000 for updating an Aadhaar card. According to the ACB, the accused have been identified as Vijay Bharatbhai Dabhi (28), an Aadha...Read More

Reliance Foundation rolls-out comprehensive relief efforts in flood-hit Upper Assam

Jul 28, 2026 | India

Guwahati: Responding to the severe floods that have wreaked havoc across Upper Assam, Reliance Foundation has launched a comprehensive multi-sectoral response for communities impacted due to this devastating tragedy, a press release said. Working to provide support to vulnerable families in the worst-affected distr...Read More

Juniper Green Energy Limited ₹1,800 crore IPO to open on July 30

Jul 28, 2026 | Business

Ahmedabad: Juniper Green Energy Limited (the “Company”) shall open its Bid / Offer in relation to its initial public offer of Equity Shares on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The total offer size of Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹ 18000 million [₹ 1800 crore] comprises of fresh issue, the company said. As per a pre...Read More