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Namo Swadeshi Urban Malls to Come Up in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot

Mar 12, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: With the aim of encouraging citizens to adopt locally made products, ‘Namo Swadeshi Urban Malls’ will be set up in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot, the Gujarat government announced. The Gujarat Urban Livelihood Mission (GULM), under the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department, is impleme...Read More

RBI bars Ahmedabad Co-op Bank from fresh business; customers can't withdraw money

Mar 12, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed restrictions on Gujarat Rajya Karmachari Co-operative Bank in the city, citing concerns over the bank’s financial condition and liquidity position. The directions came into effect from the close of business on March 11, 2026, under provisions of the Banking Regul...Read More

Ahmedabad Airport Security Staffers Booked for Issuing Death Threats to Lawyer

Mar 12, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A Gujarat High Court lawyer on Tuesday lodged a police complaint against two airport security guards, accusing them of using abusive language and issuing death threats outside the domestic terminal of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPI Airport). According to the FIR, advocate Kuldeep Singh...Read More

Pune headquartered firm to build Lotus Park in Ahmedabad for AMC

Mar 12, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Vascon Engineers Ltd, headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, India, and led by Managing Director Siddharth Vasudevan Moorthy (with Dr. Santosh Sundararajan serving as WholeTime Director & Group CEO), announced on Wednesday, March 11, that it received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the Ahmedabad Municipal C...Read More

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Tropic of Cancer Science Park at Salal in Sabarkantha Inaugurated

Gandhinagar : Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Tropic of Cancer Science Park at Salal during his visit to Sabarkantha district for the foundation stone laying and inauguration of various development works. The Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST), operating under the Department of Scienc...Read More

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Malaysian Link Found in Drug Export Case; Gujarat ATS Seizes More Etomidate

Mar 12, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Wednesday seized another 9kg of the banned psychotropic substance etomidate and found links to a Malaysian national in an international drug export racket. Officials said the seizure was made during follow-up searches after the arrest of the main accused earlier thi...Read More

ED Probe in Goa Uncovers Ahmedabad-Run Online Sex Racket

Mar 12, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A drug seizure in Goa has led investigators to uncover suspected links to a prostitution racket allegedly operated through social media platforms, with connections to Ahmedabad. The link surfaced after forensic examination of a mobile phone seized from Chirag Dudhat alias Monty, one of four persons arrested ...Read More

India Condemns Unprovoked Attack on Gujarat-Bound Thai Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz

Mar 11, 2026 |

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India today, strongly condemned the attack on the Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree, which was en route to Kandla port in Gujarat, describing the targeting of commercial shipping as deplorable amid the escalating conflict in West Asia. In an official sta...Read More

Unpaid Power Bill Leads to Instant Disconnection Due to Smart Meter; Restoration Only After Office Visit

Mar 11, 2026 |

Pavi Jetpur: Residents of Pavi Jetpur have expressed resentment after the installation of smart meters, alleging that electricity connections are being disconnected online without prior notice in cases of unpaid bills, causing significant hardship to consumers. It is also alleged that even after payment is made, the co...Read More

FitsAir Starts Direct Ahmedabad–Colombo Flight Service to Target Gujarati Tourists

Mar 11, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: In a move aimed at strengthening tourism and travel connectivity between Gujarat and Sri Lanka, City of Dreams Sri Lanka, in partnership with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and Walkers Tours, has collaborated with Sri Lankan airline FitsAir to launch direct scheduled passenger flights between Ahmedabad and Co...Read More

IPL 2026 First Phase Schedule Out: Ahmedabad to Host Match on April 4

Mar 11, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, covering matches from March 28 to April 12. The 19th edition of the tournament kicks off on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ...Read More

Charotar Gas Limits CNG Supply by Curtailing Operating Hours

Mar 11, 2026 |

Anand: Central Gujarat based Charotar Gas has curtailed the gas distribution and informed customers that gas would be available at its gas stations for only limited hours in the day, till the stock lasts. Charotar Gas has declared that gas would be available at its facility only from 6 am and 5 pm untill stock lasts...Read More

Heat Wave Continues in Gujarat; IMD Issues Red and Orange Alert

Mar 11, 2026 |

Rajkot: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued critical weather warnings as heat wave conditions continue to grip large parts of Gujarat. With temperatures rising markedly above normal, the Meteorological Centre in Ahmedabad has placed several districts under Red and Orange alerts, signalling a high risk ...Read More

Gujarat-Bound Thai Cargo Ship Attacked in Strait of Hormuz; 20 Crew Members Rescued; 3 Missing

Mar 11, 2026 |

Kandla: A Thai-flagged cargo vessel heading to India came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with thick black smoke seen rising from the ship, according to the Royal Thai Navy. Twenty crew members have been rescued, while three sailors are still missing. The vessel, Mayuree Naree, a bulk carrier owned ...Read More

Gujarat to Adopt Uniform System for Land Demarcation in Promulgated Villages

Mar 11, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today issued guidelines for land demarcation in a high-level meeting of the Revenue Department to ensure a uniform method and systematic disposal of applications for correcting measurement discrepancies in promulgated villages across the state. The CM instructed that Land De...Read More

Rs 20,383 Crore Toll Collected from Gujarat on National Highways in Last 5 Years: Centre Replies to Nathwani

Mar 11, 2026 |

New Delhi: The central government has collected toll worth Rs 20,383 crore from the National Highways passing through Gujarat over the last five years. The central government has also allotted Rs 47,236 crore for Development & Maintenance of NHs of Gujarat during these five years. The information was provided by Un...Read More

Market Correction Wiping Out ₹25 Lakh Crore in Days – Why SIP Calculators Are Investors' Best Defense in Volatile 2026

Mar 11, 2026 |

Understanding the ₹25 Lakh Crore Market Correction in 2026 The year 2026 has already proven how fragile financial markets can be, as a sudden correction erased over ₹25 lakh crore in investor wealth within just a few trading sessions. Rapid global monetary tightening, geopolitical uncertainty, and profit-booking a...Read More

Gujarat Govt Orders 24 Trainsets for Under-Construction Surat Metro Rail Project

Mar 11, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Government has ordered 24 metro trainsets for the Surat Metro project, as construction of the city’s metro rail network continues at a rapid pace, according to an official press release. However, it has not been clarified when these trainsets will arrive in Gujarat. The Kolkata-based Titagar...Read More

Ahmedabad - Gandhinagar Metro Frequency to Increase with 10 More Trainsets

Mar 11, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Government has ordered metro trainsets to strengthen urban transport infrastructure, including 10 additional trainsets for Ahmedabad Metro Phase-II, an official press statement said today. However, it has not been clarified when these trainsets will arrive in Gujarat and become operational. It...Read More

Massive Fire at Aether Industries Warehouse in Surat; Over 20 Fire Tenders Rush to Spot

Mar 11, 2026 |

Surat: A massive fire broke out at a warehouse of Aether Industries Limited in the Sachin Hojiwala Industrial Area of Surat on Wednesday, triggering multiple explosions of chemical drums and causing panic in the surrounding industrial belt. No casualties have been reported so far, officials said. According to initial ...Read More

Fire Breaks Out in Science City Area, Several Vehicles Gutted

Mar 11, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A fire broke out in the parking area of the Mangaldip Capital building near Science City on Wednesday, causing substantial damage to several parked vehicles. After receiving an emergency call, the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services rushed two fire engines to the spot. Firefighters immediately began opera...Read More

Ambaji Temple Trust Launches Mobile App

Mar 11, 2026 |

Ambaji: To enhance convenience for crores of devotees visiting the world-famous Ambaji pilgrimage site, the Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust has launched an official mobile application. The app was formally inaugurated by Banaskantha District Collector and Chairman of the Trust, Mihir Patel. The mobile application ...Read More

PM Modi Likely to Visit Gujarat on March 31

Mar 11, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The political atmosphere in Gujarat is heating up ahead of the upcoming local body elections, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit his home state once again. It is learnt that the Prime Minister is likely to visit the newly formed Vav-Tharad district, where he may address a massive public gath...Read More

Commercial LPG Supply Concerns Hit Gujarat Hospitality Sector

Mar 11, 2026 |

Ahmedabad / Vadodara / Surat: Restaurants across the state are struggling to reorganize their kitchen operations after the Gujarat government reduced natural gas supply to industries by 50% amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, creating uncertainty over the availability of commercial gas cylinders widely used by food...Read More

Bharat-Made B28 Trains to Run on Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Corridor

Mar 11, 2026 |

New Delhi: A report tabled in Parliament on Tuesday by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways stated that India’s first bullet train project, the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor will begin operations using indigenously developed Bharat-made trainsets (B28). According to the report, the ...Read More

Income Tax Survey Covers 4 Eateries in Ahmedabad, Surat in Nationwide Crackdown

Mar 11, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Income Tax (I-T) Department conducted a nationwide survey on Sunday covering 62 restaurants in 46 cities across 22 states, and detected large-scale tax irregularities in the food and beverage sector. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the survey uncov...Read More

Railways Warn Pass Holders to Transfer Season Pass to Rail One App or Face Penalty

Mar 11, 2026 |

Surat: Thousands of daily commuters travelling between Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Vapi and Mumbai in local and MEMU trains will now have to transfer their season passes to the new Rail One mobile application. The railway administration has officially discontinued the UTS app services from March 1 and replaced them with ...Read More

West Asia War Hits Navsari Poha Industry, Exports to Gulf Drop by 15%

Mar 11, 2026 |

Navsari: The war situation in West Asia has begun to affect the flattened rice (poha) industry in Navsari district of South Gujarat. Due to the international crisis, exports of poha to Gulf countries have declined by more than 15 %, creating concern among local mill owners and traders. More than 50 poha mills located ...Read More

West Asia War Impacts Gujarat Industries: Gas Cuts, Freight Surge, Fuel Costs Hit Multiple Sectors

Mar 11, 2026 |

Rajkot/Anand/Surat: The ongoing war in West Asia has started affecting multiple industrial sectors across Gujarat, with gas supply disruptions, rising crude oil and coal prices, higher freight charges, and costly raw materials putting pressure on industries in Rajkot, Charotar and Surat. Industrialists have warned that...Read More

Two Lion Attack Incidents in Gir: 5-Year-Old Boy Killed, Girl Saved by Mother

Mar 11, 2026 |

Gir: In two separate incidents in the Gir region, a five-year-old boy was killed in a lion attack in Dhari taluka, while in another incident in Girgadhda, an eight-year-old girl was rescued by her mother after a lioness grabbed her in its mouth. According to forest officials, the first incident occurred in Manavav vil...Read More

Bhavnagar District Cooperative Bank Suspends Operations After Rs 7 Crore Cyber Fraud

Mar 11, 2026 |

Bhavnagar: The cooperative banking sector in the district was thrown into turmoil after a major cyber fraud of more than Rs 7 crore was detected in the Bhavnagar District Cooperative Bank, following an alleged hacking of the bank’s software system. Following the incident, the bank has temporarily suspended operations...Read More

Gujarat Reels Under Intense Heat, Maximum Temperature Goes as High as 42°C

Mar 11, 2026 |

Rajkot: Gujarat witnessed intense heat on Tuesday, with maximum temperatures soaring well above normal across most parts of the state, with Rajkot emerging as the hottest city at 42.0°C, according to the weather report issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) this morning. Ahmedabad recorded a maximum temp...Read More

Gujarat CM, Dy CM, Shah meet PM Modi in National Capital

Mar 11, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in national capital Delhi. The meeting reportedly went on for around three hours. The content or agenda of the meeting is not known, but the context could ...Read More

Air India to Increase Fuel Surcharge on Domestic and Overseas Routes in 3 Phases

Mar 11, 2026 |

New Delhi: Air India Group on Tuesday announced a phased expansion of fuel surcharge on its domestic and international routes, citing a steep rise in jet fuel prices arising from the geopolitical situation in the Gulf region. The airline, in a press release, said that aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which accounts fo...Read More

Mumbai - Ahmedabad Highway NH48 to Be Linked to Upcoming Vadhavan Deep Sea Port

Mar 10, 2026 |

Mumbai: The upcoming Vadhavan Deep Sea Port in Maharashtra will be directly connected to the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Highway (NH48) through a new access-controlled expressway, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) opening technical bids for a 32.18-km greenfield corridor from the port to Tawa village on NH48....Read More