Heavy Rain Likely to Continue in Parts of Gujarat; IMD Issues Red, Orange and Yellow Alerts
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Rainfall Where It Was Needed Most: Kutch Gets Heavy Showers After 70% Deficit

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Gujarat ATS books man for obtaining second passport for ₹65 lakh using forged docs

Sep 16, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratPassportTravel

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has registered an FIR against former Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) functionary Harikesh Patel for allegedly obtaining a second passport by paying ₹65 lakh and using forged documents, including a fabricated Agra address. According to the ATS, Patel concealed ...Read More

Fake milk racket busted in Junagadh; one nabbed for supplying 800 litres daily to two dairies

Sep 16, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Junagadh: The Junagadh Crime Branch has busted a racket involving the production of adulterated milk at a house in Dungarpur village. The operation was carried out as part of an ongoing state-wide special drive against the production and sale of adulterated milk, ghee and paneer. Acting on a tip-off, the Crime Branc...Read More

Fungus found in Motichoor laddus ordered from Blinkit; Surat video goes viral

Sep 15, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Concerns over food safety have resurfaced in Surat after laddus ordered through the quick-commerce platform Blinkit in the Pandesara area were allegedly found stale, rotten and covered with fungus. The sweets had reportedly been ordered for distribution as prasad among staff during Ganesh Chaturthi. According...Read More

Counterfeit Edible Oil Factory Busted in Surat, Stock Worth Rs 20.30 Lakh Seized

Sep 15, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: A racket involving the alleged production and sale of counterfeit edible oil has been busted in Kamrej taluka of Surat district. A joint team of the Gandhinagar CID Crime Branch and the Surat District Food and Drug Control Administration raided a factory operating in Navkar Industrial Estate in the Navagam GIDC ...Read More

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Great Indian Bustard: Gujarat Targets 30-Bird Viable Population, 500 Sq Km Habitat

Bhuj: Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday reviewed key conservation programmes in Kachchh, including efforts to protect the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB), restore grasslands and expand Project Cheetah. Accompanied by Gujarat Cabinet Minister for Forest a...Read More

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UPI Payments Above ₹2,000 to Merchants to Attract 0.4% MDR; Fee Capped at ₹300

Sep 15, 2026 | BusinessIndia

New Delhi: The government on Tuesday set a 0.4 per cent charge on UPI payments above ₹2,000 to merchants, with the fee capped at ₹300 for payments of ₹75,000 and above, as it rolled out a framework for large digital merchant payments. The new UPI framework, however, has no impact on person-to-person transactio...Read More

Gujarat Congress Faces Fresh Row Over Cancellation of Banaskantha DCC Office-Bearers’ List

Sep 15, 2026 | CongressGujaratNorth GujaratPolitics

Banaskantha: Internal differences within the Gujarat Congress have come to the fore once again, with the party’s state leadership cancelling the newly announced office-bearers’ list of the Banaskantha District Congress Committee (DCC). The move has triggered fresh tension between Banaskantha DCC president and forme...Read More

Vaishnaw to Launch 4 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals, Gopalpur Railway Station in Gujarat

Sep 15, 2026 | GujaratKutchRailwayTravel

Ahmedabad: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate, lay foundation stones for and dedicate various railway projects and passenger amenities in Gujarat through video conferencing today. As part of the programme, Vaishnaw will dedicate four Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) to the nation at Bhimasar in Kutc...Read More

Where did it rain in Gujarat and how much? Here are 24-hour figures

Sep 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gujarat: Widespread rainfall was recorded across Gujarat over the past 24 hours, with 259 talukas receiving rain between 6 am on September 14 and 6 am on September 15, according to State Emergency Operations Centre data. Anjar in Kutch recorded the highest rainfall at 184 mm (7.24 inches), followed by Vallabhipur in B...Read More

St Xavier’s College Admissions to Begin Sept 16 Under Special GCAS Round

Sep 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS), operating under the state education department, on Monday announced the admission schedule for St Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad. As per the schedule, students can register, edit their applications and modify their preferences from September 16 to 20. Officials...Read More

Up to 5.63 inches of rain in Ahmedabad city in 12 hours; area-wise details here

Sep 14, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Heavy rain lashed Ahmedabad on Monday, leaving several parts of the city waterlogged and disrupting traffic and daily life. The city recorded an average of 3.38 inches of rainfall between 6 am and 6 pm, according to Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) data. Vatva recorded the highest rainfall at 5.63 in...Read More

Rs. 692 Crore Allocated for Highway Widening and Four-Laning in Kutch, Banaskantha

Sep 14, 2026 | GujaratKutchRoad JourneySaurastra

Gandhinagar: Gujarat government has allocated a total of Rs. 692 crore, including Rs. 363 crore for Kutch district to widen key highways from 7 metres to 10 metres and Rs. 229 crore for Banaskantha district to convert 10-metre-wide roads into four-lane roads. Accordingly, under the High-Speed Corridor, works worth R...Read More

Essar Energy Transition Retail acquires UK forecourt network SGN Retail

Sep 14, 2026 | Business

STANLOW, CHESHIRE: EET Retail Limited (“EET Retail”), the retail division of Essar Energy Transition Fuels (“EET Fuels”), today announced an agreement to acquire 100% of SGN Retail, a leading UK independent forecourt operator founded by Graham Peacock and Susan Tobbell.  The transaction adds 118 high-qualit...Read More

Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad to Get 8-Court Pickleball Centre

Sep 14, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Pickleball enthusiasts in Ahmedabad may soon have a dedicated place to play, train and compete, with the civic body planning an eight-court facility at the Sabarmati Riverfront. The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL), on behalf of the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), has inv...Read More

Delhi - Mumbai Expressway: Final Hurdle on Ankleshwar-Kim Package Being Cleared

Sep 14, 2026 | Gujarat

Surat: A major long-standing hurdle on the Kim-Ankleshwar section of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway is finally being cleared, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) beginning the removal of a 400 kV transmission tower at Piludra near Kim. The tower, located directly on the expressway alignment in the Bh...Read More

9 AMC Plots Up for Auction at Base Price of Rs 1,010 Crore

Sep 14, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: In a first, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has specified permissible Floor Space Index (FSI) and building height limits while auctioning nine plots across the city, giving builders greater clarity on their development potential. The move comes after developers showed limited interest in earlier...Read More

Flash Flood Risk Alert Issued by IMD for These Parts of Gujarat Till Sept 15

Sep 14, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Vadodara: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), the weather agency of the Government of India, has issued a flash flood risk warning for several parts of Gujarat for the next 24 hours, till 11:30 am on September 15. According to the latest bulletin issued by the IMD’s Hydromet Division Flash Flood Guidance Ce...Read More

IMD Issues Red, Orange and Yellow Alerts as Heavy Rains Lash Gujarat

Sep 14, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: Several parts of Gujarat have been witnessing a spell of heavy rainfall since Sunday, and the spell is likely to prevail over the next 48 hours, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy to very heavy rain at several places. According to the latest weather forecast bulletin issued ...Read More

Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam Reaches 94.74% Storage; Other 206 Dams in Gujarat at 67%

Sep 14, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat’s overall water storage position has shown some improvement with the return of monsoon rain, with the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam reaching 94.74% of its total storage capacity as of 8 am on September 14. According to the latest state government data, the reservoir currently holds 3,16,493 milli...Read More

Vadodara City Gets Nearly 2.5 Inches of Rain on Ganesh Chaturthi Morning

Sep 14, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Vadodara city witnessed intense rainfall on Monday morning as Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations got underway, bringing relief to residents from the recent heat and humidity. Between 6 am and 10 am on September 14, Vadodara city recorded 60 mm (around 2.5 inches) of rainfall. Among the surrounding areas, Karjan...Read More

Ahmedabad City Gets Up to 3.2 Inches of Rain on Ganesh Chaturthi Morning; Ward-Wise Details Here

Sep 14, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad city received rainfall across several areas this morning as residents woke up to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. Some parts of the city recorded more than 2 inches of rain between 6 am and 11 am, according to the latest Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) data. The highest rainfall during the five-h...Read More

Gujarat High Court gets a New Judge

Sep 14, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak on Monday, September 14, took oath as a Judge of the Gujarat High Court, following his transfer from the Orissa High Court. Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal administered the oath of office to Justice Pathak at a ceremony held at the Gujarat High Court. Gandhinagar: The Suprem...Read More

Gujarat Completes 80% of Average Monsoon Rainfall as of September 14

Sep 14, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: As of 6 am today, September 14, Gujarat has received 729.16 mm of cumulative rainfall during the current monsoon season, accounting for 80.23% of its average seasonal rainfall. According to data released by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), South Gujarat continues to be the wettest region, rece...Read More

Where Did It Rain in Gujarat? Here’s 24-Hour Rainfall Data

Sep 14, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Gujarat received widespread rainfall over the past 24 hours, with several parts of South and Central Gujarat recording moderate to heavy showers. Kaprada in Valsad district recorded the highest rainfall in the state at 4.45 inches between 6 am on September 13 and 6 am on September 14. According to rainfall ...Read More

Surat Civil Hospital gets New Healthcare Facilities

Sep 13, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat, September 13: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Sunday inaugurated several new and upgraded healthcare facilities at New Civil Hospital and Government Medical College, Surat, including a 30-bed state-of-the-art dialysis centre and expanded critical-care infrastructure. The Me...Read More

Newly constructed Shri Valinath Gurukul Inaugurated at Tarabh Dham in Mahesana

Sep 13, 2026 | FaithGujaratNorth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the newly constructed Shri Valinath Gurukul at Tarabh Valinath Dham in Mehsana district and offered prayers to Lord Valinath for the welfare and prosperity of the people. Patel appreciated the Dham’s educational initiatives, including free distribution ...Read More

From Wembley to World’s Largest Stadium: Diljit Dosanjh Announces Ahmedabad Show at Narendra Modi Stadium

Sep 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh announced during his concert at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday, September 12, that his next performance will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The announcement, made as part of his ongoing Aura World Tour, drew loud cheers from the audience. Dos...Read More

Vande Bharat Freight Train Undergoes 130 kmph Trials on Ahmedabad-Mumbai Route

Sep 13, 2026 | GujaratRailwayTravel

Ahmedabad: The Vande Bharat Freight Train is undergoing confirmatory trials on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai railway section this weekend, with the rake being tested at a maximum speed of 130 kmph. The trials, being conducted by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO), began on September 12 and are scheduled t...Read More

Gujarat Gets Widespread Rain After Prolonged Dry Spell; Taluka-Wise Rainfall Figures Here

Sep 13, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Surat: Gujarat witnessed widespread rainfall on Saturday, bringing relief after a prolonged dry spell, with several parts of South and Central Gujarat recording moderate to heavy showers. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), Umarpada in Surat district recorded the highest rainfall in the state a...Read More

30 Electric AC Buses Rolled Out in Gandhinagar Under PM eBus Sewa

Sep 12, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday inaugurated 30 new electric buses under the PM-eBus Sewa initiative in Gandhinagar and presented development projects worth Rs 1,848 crore for the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation. Patel also travelled as a common passenger on one of the newly inaugurate...Read More

IMD Issues Red Alert for Very Heavy Rains in Parts of Gujarat from Sept 12 to 15

Sep 12, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red, orange and yellow alerts for Gujarat as several parts of the state are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next four days. Till 8:30 am on September 13, very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Dang, Navsari and Val...Read More

Ahmedabad Eatery Owner Booked Over Fake Fire NOC; Certificate Maker Held

Sep 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Rakhial Police have booked the owner of an eatery for allegedly using a fake fire No Objection Certificate (NOC), along with the person accused of preparing the bogus document. Police have arrested the latter so far. The case was registered against Akram Khan Pathan, owner of Asif Fry Centre at Archana Es...Read More

Ambaji - Gabbar Shakti Corridor Gets Gujarat HC Nod

Sep 12, 2026 | FaithGujaratNorth GujaratReligious

Ahemdabad: The Gujarat High Court has cleared the way for the Ambaji-Gabbar Shakti Corridor, dismissing petitions challenging the state government’s resumption of land for the ambitious pilgrimage project. Justice Niral Mehta, on Friday, refused to interfere with orders passed by the Banaskantha Collector that all...Read More

17 GW Data Centre Proposals Received Under Gujarat’s New Policy: Govt

Sep 12, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat, which unveiled its first-ever Data Centre Policy 2026–29 earlier this year with a target of setting up 7.5 GW of data centre capacity, has already received proposals for projects with a combined capacity of nearly 17 GW under this policy. Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia told t...Read More

SS Retail Limited’s IPO to open on Sept 16

Sep 11, 2026 | Business

Ahmedabad: SS Retail Limited announced its initial public offering of Equity Shares (IPO). The Offer comprises Fresh Issue of [.] Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹3,600.00 million, and an Offer for Sale of [.] Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹1,400.00 million by the Promoter Selling Shareholders viz., Siddharth Gun...Read More