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BJP Wins Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation Election

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BJP wins Gandhinagar, Thara and Okha civic body polls

Oct 13, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) retained control of all three urban local bodies that went to polls in Gujarat on October 11, winning 38 of the 44 seats in the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) and securing majorities in the Thara and Okha municipalities. The State Election Commission announc...Read More

AMC demolishes 75 houses for road-widening project near Narendra Modi Stadium

Oct 13, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Tuesday demolished around 75 houses in the Sabarmati area as part of a road-widening project connecting Sabarmati Toll Plaza to Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera. The road, currently 18 metres wide, is being widened to 61 metres along a stretch of around one kilometre...Read More

AM/NS India to Invest ₹240 Crore to Upgrade 5 ITIs in Surat Under PM-SETU

Oct 13, 2026 |

Surat: In a major boost to India's industrial training ecosystem, Shareholders' Agreements (SHAs) have been signed under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme to upgrade government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh in partne...Read More

The Fern Hotels Expands Gujarat Presence with New Hotel in Vapi

Oct 13, 2026 |

Vapi: The Fern Hotels & Resorts has launched The Palm Regency Beacon Vapi, expanding its hospitality presence in the industrial city in South Gujarat. The hotel combines contemporary accommodation with dining, meeting and banquet facilities, catering to visitors travelling to Vapi for business, social events and...Read More

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Two Rare Snake Species Spotted Together at Kutch’s Kala Dungar

Kutch: Two rare snake species were spotted together during an evening patrol at Kala Dungar in Kutch in September 2026, including the Afro-Asian Sand Snake, an extremely rare species in Gujarat, the Forest Department said. The sighting was recorded around 7.30 pm by the Range Forest Officer and local staff of Juna B...Read More

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BlackRock COO Robert Goldstein meets Gujarat CM

Oct 13, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met BlackRock Chief Operating Officer Robert Goldstein in Gandhinagar to discuss the global investment management firm's potential expansion in GIFT City, a press release said. Patel invited BlackRock to establish operations in the international financial services ...Read More

Tonbo Imaging India Limited’s IPO to open on Oct 15

Oct 13, 2026 |

Mumbai: Tonbo Imaging India Limited proposes to open an initial public offering of its equity shares of ₹2 each on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The Anchor Investor Bidding Date shall be Wednesday, October 14, 2026, being one Working Day prior to the Bid/Offer Opening Date. The Bid/Offer Closing Date shall be Monday, O...Read More

Bonfiglioli Transmissions Limited’s IPO to open on Oct 15

Oct 13, 2026 |

Mumbai: Bonfiglioli Transmissions Limited shall open the Bid/Offer in relation to its Initial Public Offer of Equity Shares on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The Price Band of the Offer has been fixed at ₹558 to ₹586 per Equity Share, the company said today. As per the company, Bids can be made for a minimum of 25 ...Read More

Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited’s IPO to open on Oct 15

Oct 13, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited proposes to open the initial public offering of its equity shares of face value ₹1 each on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The Anchor Investor Bidding Date is a Working Day prior to the Bid/Offer Opening Date, being Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The Bid/Offer Closing Dat...Read More

1700 Kg 'Adulterated' Ghee Seized in Surat; Three Nabbed

Oct 13, 2026 |

Surat: Utran police seized suspected adulterated ghee and raw materials worth Rs 18.21 lakh from a makeshift warehouse in the Abrama area ahead of the Navratri-Diwali festive season. Acting on a tip-off, police raided warehouse No. 18 at Madhav Campus on Umra-Abrama Road, where suspected adulterated ghee was alleged...Read More

Bullet Train Project: Portal Beams Launched Over Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani Main Line in Vadodara

Oct 13, 2026 |

Vadodara: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has achieved a key milestone in Vadodara with the successful launch of all 14 portal beams over the Delhi–Mumbai Rajdhani main line, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) said in a press release. The completion of all 14 portal beams marks a m...Read More

Gujarat explores ways to store surplus water from Narmada, Ukai, Kadana dams

Oct 13, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has launched an exercise to explore ways to conserve and utilise surplus water flowing into the Arabian Sea from the Narmada, Ukai and Kadana reservoirs during the monsoon. An estimated 15,000 million cubic metres (MCM) of water flows into the sea every year, according to a news repo...Read More

Garba Passes Sold, Yet Permission Pending: Organiser Approaches Gujarat HC

Oct 13, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat High Court on Monday directed the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) of Kalol to appear before it on Tuesday and explain why permission had not been granted to a Garba organiser who applied well in advance for the event. The organiser had already sold passes but had yet to receive official approva...Read More

Gujarat HC Directs Police to Compensate Jeweller for Gold Lost in Custody

Oct 13, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has said police must reimburse a jeweller for gold seized in a criminal case but subsequently lost or misplaced in their custody, preventing its return after his acquittal. The case arose from a complaint by a customer who accused a Gandhidham jeweller of cheating her. She claimed t...Read More

Gujarat Dy CM to Present Indian Citizenship Certificates to 158 Refugees including 126 CAA Beneficiaries

Oct 13, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The ‘Indian Citizenship Certificate Distribution Ceremony’ will be held tomorrow, October 13, at SAL Institute in Sola in the encouraging presence of Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi. At the ‘Indian Citizenship Certificate Distribution Ceremony’, organised by the Ahmedabad District Admi...Read More

Gujarati Calendar 2027: Vikram Samvat Gujarati Year 2083

Oct 12, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: We have prepared the Gujarati Calendar 2027 with a distinct Gujarati touch, continuing our yearly effort to serve Gujarati readers in India and across the world. The calendar has been designed in a larger format for convenient viewing on mobile phones, desktop computers and other screens. The calendar als...Read More

Navratri 2026 Live Day 2: Falguni Pathak Garba, Atul Purohit at United Way, LVP Vadodara & more

Oct 12, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The nine-day Navratri festival is being celebrated across Gujarat with traditional fervour and enthusiasm, with devotees and Garba enthusiasts taking part in Garba and Dandiya Raas. Today marks the second day of Navratri 2026, as celebrations continue at venues across the state and among Gujarati communiti...Read More

₹225-crore bridge to come up over Narmada River; to boost Vadodara-Bharuch connectivity

Oct 12, 2026 |

Vadodara: Work on the long-awaited Moti Koral-Bhalod bridge over the Narmada River began on Monday, marking a step towards improved connectivity between the Karjan region of Vadodara district and the Rundh area of Bharuch district. The ₹225-crore project is expected to reduce travel time, improve road connectivity an...Read More

Paan Shop, Eateries Among Three Units Sealed in Ahmedabad

Oct 12, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) today sealed three commercial establishments in the city for littering in public places and using banned plastic during an inspection drive. The civic body also issued notices to 57 establishments and collected fines totalling ₹51,300. According to the official no...Read More

Surat Hotels, Restaurants Get 7-Day Deadline to Install Kitchen CCTV Cameras

Oct 12, 2026 |

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has given hotels and restaurants in the city a final seven-day deadline to install CCTV cameras in their kitchens and display live footage on screens in dining areas. Establishments that fail to comply could face action under applicable food safety laws, including licence su...Read More

Rajesh Power Services bags ₹471.92 crore MGVCL contracts

Oct 12, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Rajesh Power Services Limited on Monday announced that it has secured turnkey contracts worth ₹471.92 crore, inclusive of taxes, from Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL) to strengthen electricity distribution infrastructure across Gujarat. The contracts, awarded under MGVCL’s SI Scheme Robust-I...Read More

Gujarat Govt OKays Assistance to 25 Industrial Units for Projects Worth ₹3,903 Crore

Oct 12, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has approved the issuance of Final Eligibility Certificates to 25 industrial units, paving the way for financial assistance to projects involving a total investment of ₹3,903.30 crore. The projects are expected to generate around 8,178 jobs across the state. The approvals were g...Read More

Gujarat Govt Announces Revised Vehicle Procurement Policy

Oct 12, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has revised its vehicle procurement policy to address the changing requirements of government departments, introducing two new categories for field inspection, enforcement and off-road duties while expanding the options for electric vehicles (EVs). The revised policy, introduced und...Read More

GU Invites Public Complaints Amid Probe into Former VC Neerja Gupta

Oct 12, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Gujarat University has invited public complaints and representations as part of an ongoing probe into former vice-chancellor Neerja Gupta over alleged financial irregularities involving expenditure, appointments and projects undertaken during her tenure. The university has issued a public notice on its offic...Read More

Dubai passenger held at Ahmedabad airport with gold worth ₹88.97 lakh

Oct 12, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad Customs arrested a passenger arriving from Dubai after recovering 582.7 grams of foreign-origin gold worth ₹88.97 lakh at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport on October 9. The passenger was intercepted based on profiling after arriving on FlyDubai flight FZ-437 from Dubai. A ...Read More

Few Gujarat–Mumbai trains affected by platform construction at Bandra Terminus

Oct 12, 2026 |

Mumbai: Four trains from Gujarat to Mumbai will terminate at Borivali instead of Bandra Terminus on October 12, 13, 15 and 16 due to platform construction work at Bandra Terminus, according to Western Railway. Passengers travelling to Bandra Terminus on these services will have to make alternative arrangements for the ...Read More

Indian Coast Guard commissions ICGS Ajit to boost surveillance off Gujarat coast

Oct 12, 2026 |

Goa: The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS Ajit, an indigenously built fast patrol vessel, at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) recently, strengthening maritime surveillance along Gujarat’s coast. Dr Sirish Choudhary, Principal Integrated Financial Adviser to the Coast Guard, presided over the ceremony. The vessel, de...Read More

Mobile thefts at United Way Garba in Vadodara spark anger among attendees

Oct 12, 2026 |

Vadodara: More than 20 mobile phones were allegedly stolen from revellers attending the United Way of Baroda Garba on the first night of Navratri, raising concerns over security arrangements at one of the city's most prominent Garba events. According to reports, thieves took advantage of the large crowds and partici...Read More

Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation polls see 59.3% voter turnout

Oct 12, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Around 59.3% of voters exercised their franchise in the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) elections on Sunday, where polling was held for 44 seats. Voting also took place in the Okha and Thara municipalities, along with by-elections for several local bodies across Gujarat. A total of 130 candidate...Read More

Rs 159.50 crore barrage to come up on Damanganga River near Vapi

Oct 12, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: In a major development for residents of Valsad district, the Rs 159.50 crore Daman-Ganga Barrage project near Vapi is set to commence soon. The project is expected to boost irrigation, groundwater recharge and water security in the district. An Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract ha...Read More

INS Mangrol: Indian Navy Commissions Anti-Submarine Warship Named After Gujarat’s Coastal Town

Oct 12, 2026 |

Mumbai: INS Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Monday. Named after Mangrol, a coastal town and prominent fishing harbour in Gujarat’s Junagadh district, the s...Read More

Complaint Registered against Congress MLA Jignesh

Oct 11, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: An FIR has been registered against Congress MLA Jignesh at Pethapur Police Station in Gandhinagar over alleged disruption of police work, inflammatory statements and the circulation of allegedly misleading content on social media during the campaign for the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation...Read More

Polling Underway for Gujarat Local Body Bypolls in Eight Local Bodies

Oct 11, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Voting is underway on October 11 for by-elections to local self-government institutions in Gujarat, including regular elections of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation, Okha and Thara municipalities and  by-polls for vacant seats in various local bodies. In all there are around 3.38 lakh eligible voters. ...Read More

Sharadiya Navratri 2026 Begins; Festive Season Kicks Off across Gujarat

Oct 11, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Sharadiya Navratri, a nine-night festival dedicated to daevotion, strength, and worship, begins today, October 11, across Gujarat and all the locations wherever Gujaratis reside. This year the festival will span 9 days, concluding on October 19th, which coincides with both Aaso Sud Nom (the ninth day of Na...Read More

Over 75 Hindu Families Threaten Exodus from Gujarat’s Ganeshpura, Over Alleged Harassment by Muslims

Oct 10, 2026 |

Sabarkantha: More than 75 Hindu families belonging to the Rawat (Chenwa) community in Ganeshpura village of Idar taluka in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district have threatened to leave the village, alleging persistent harassment, intimidation and restrictions on religious and cultural celebrations by members of the...Read More