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Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2026 at Sabarmati Riverfront from Oct 24

Oct 16, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2026 will offer visitors much more than a celebration of books, with an extensive line-up of programmes showcasing Gujarati literature, poetry, ghazals, humour, folk theatre, devotional music and patriotic songs. Scheduled to be held at the Sabarmati Riverfront Ev...Read More

Surat Police Bar JG Navratri Garba Over Missing Permissions

Oct 16, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Saroli police have barred the organisers of JG Navratri from holding Garba celebrations at a venue near Roman Dine Hotel on Puna Canal Road in Surat without obtaining the necessary licences and permissions. In a notice issued on Wednesday, police said the organisers had planned to conduct Navratri celebration...Read More

Amit Shah on Gujarat visit

Oct 16, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is visiting Gujarat on Friday, October 16, with programmes scheduled in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Mehsana districts, including the foundation stone-laying ceremony for an 81-foot-tall statue of Lord Shiva at the Vardayini Mata temple complex in Rupal. Shah’s schedule begin...Read More

PM Modi likely to visit Gujarat on October 30-31

Oct 16, 2026 | Central GujaratGujaratNorth Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit his home state of Gujarat on October 30 and 31, with programmes scheduled in Deesa in North Gujarat and Kevadiya in the Narmada district. Modi is expected to arrive in Deesa from New Delhi on the morning of October 30. He is likely to attend a programme orga...Read More

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Gujarati Calendar 2027: Vikram Samvat Gujarati Year 2083

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

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Weekend Navratri Plans? Visit This Website to Find Garba Events Near You

Oct 16, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Planning to dance to Garba tunes this weekend? Finding a nearby Garba venue during Navratri, which has often been a hassle, has become easier, thanks to a free website developed by a Gujarati software engineer. Called Nearby Navratri, the platform brings Garba events across India onto a single digital map...Read More

Four Workers Killed in Blast at Chemical Unit in Gandhinagar

Oct 16, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Four workers were killed in an explosion at Kovika Dyes, a chemical manufacturing unit in Chhatral GIDC, Kalol taluka, on Thursday. Preliminary findings suggest excessive pressure buildup in a reduction vessel may have triggered the blast. The deceased were identified as Vinodkumar Sind, Teda Dehari, La...Read More

Forest Dept Staffer Injured in Lion Attack in Amreli

Oct 16, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Amreli: A forest department employee was injured in a lion attack in Bagasara town of Amreli district on Wednesday afternoon, forest officials said. Mahesh Matiya, a helper with the forest department in his 40s, sustained minor injuries to his back and was discharged from hospital on Thursday. The incident occurr...Read More

319 Pakistani Hindus Given Indian Citizenship Certificates in Rajkot

Oct 15, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Thursday handed over Indian citizenship certificates to 319 displaced people from Pakistan at a ceremony in Rajkot, marking the end of years of uncertainty for families who had sought refuge in India. “Smile, from today you are all citizens of India,” Sangh...Read More

Gujarat to Get Four New Medical Colleges

Oct 15, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has approved the establishment of four brownfield medical colleges in Kheda, Mahisagar, Botad and Gir Somnath districts by upgrading existing government hospitals under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The initiative aims to expand medical education and strengthen healthca...Read More

Navratri 2026 Live Day 5: Falguni Pathak Garba, Atul Purohit at United Way, LVP Vadodara & More

Oct 15, 2026 | Gujarat

Vadodara: The festive spirit continues across Gujarat as devotees and Garba enthusiasts gather for another night of vibrant celebrations. From Falguni Pathak’s energetic performances to Atul Purohit’s traditional Garba at the United Way Garba Mahotsav and celebrations at LVP in Vadodara, follow all the live perform...Read More

AMC seals Fadiyu Garba venue over ₹39 lakh in unpaid rent, deposit

Oct 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has sealed its plot near Jagatpur after the organisers of Garba event, Fadiyu, allegedly failed to pay ₹39 lakh in rent and security deposit despite being issued a demand notice. According to Standing Committee Chairman Kamleshbhai Patel, organiser Ashish Patel ha...Read More

Gujarat OKays 18 Advanced Cataract Surgery Machines Worth ₹8.85 Crore for Govt Hospitals

Oct 15, 2026 | GujaratHealthcare

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Thursday approved the procurement of 18 advanced phacoemulsification machines worth over ₹8.85 crore for government medical colleges and hospitals across the state to improve cataract surgery services and provide advanced eye care free of cost. Minister of State for Health Pr...Read More

Full Meals for ₹5: Gujarat Govt to Open 101 New Annapurna Centres for Labourers

Oct 15, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will inaugurate 101 new Shramik Annapurna Centres across 28 districts on Friday, expanding the state government’s subsidised meal scheme for construction workers and their families. With the launch, the total number of operational centres under the scheme will incr...Read More

No Tomatoes in Ketchup-Like Sauce: AMC Seals Manufacturing Unit, Seizes 2,000 Kg Stock

Oct 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Food Safety Department has sealed a food manufacturing unit on Pirana Road for allegedly manufacturing and selling a ketchup-like product without using tomatoes. Officials seized approximately 2,000 kg of finished products and raw materials and collected a sample for l...Read More

Dr. Naresh Desai appointed Gujarat BJYM president

Oct 15, 2026 | BJPGujaratPolitics

Gandhinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Dr. Naresh Desai as president of the Gujarat state Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). Desai, who hails from Patan in North Gujarat, was serving as the state general secretary of the BJYM-Gujarat. He will succeed Dr. Hemang Joshi, who was recently appointe...Read More

Reliance Jio IPO: Q&A with Akash Ambani

Oct 15, 2026 | Business

Mumbai: Jio Platforms plans to expand its international technology business through partnerships with telecom operators worldwide, while driving domestic growth by offering value-added digital services rather than relying primarily on telecom tariff hikes, Akash Ambani said on Thursday. During the Q&A with media...Read More

Akash Ambani Outlines Jio’s Growth Strategy, Targets 100 Million Connected Homes

Oct 15, 2026 | Business

Mumbai: Jio Platforms Limited has announced India’s largest-ever initial public offering (IPO), marking the Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Group’s first public offering in nearly two decades. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Jio Platforms Managing Director Akash Ambani outlined the company’s next pha...Read More

Freight Trolley Falls After Cargo Ropeway Cable Snaps at Pavagadh

Oct 15, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Pavagadh: A cable snapped on a freight ropeway operated by Usha Breco at Pavagadh, causing a trolley loaded with construction materials to fall and collide with a pole. No casualties were reported, although the trolley and its cargo were damaged. Additional District Collector K. K. Patel said the incident occurred w...Read More

Gujarat Govt Announces 2% DA Hike for GSRTC Employees

Oct 15, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has approved a 2% increase in dearness allowance (DA) for Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) employees, taking the DA rate to 60%. Employees will also receive arrears for the additional allowance. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced the decision in a post ...Read More

Stray Dog Menace: Child Attacked in Bharuch Village; CCTV Footage Emerges

Oct 15, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Bharuch: A child was seriously injured after being attacked by a stray dog in Chanchvel village of Vagra taluka in Bharuch district. The dog bit the child on the head and face while the child was playing near the mother in the courtyard of their house. CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced, triggering concern amon...Read More

Surat Police Arrest One for Helping Afghan National Get Indian Passport Using Fake Docs

Oct 15, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Surat City Crime Branch has arrested a 36-year-old man for allegedly preparing forged documents to help an Afghan national obtain an Indian passport using a false identity. The accused, Sajuddin, alias Agajan Shamshoddin Saiyed, allegedly prepared a fake birth certificate claiming that Mohammad Amir Javid...Read More

Western Railway to Run 5 Festival Special Trains from Vadodara for Diwali, Chhath Puja

Oct 15, 2026 | GujaratRailwayTravelVadodara

Vadodara: To accommodate the rush of passengers travelling to their home states during the festive season, including Diwali and Chhath Puja, Western Railway will operate five additional festival special train services from the Vadodara Division. The special trains will connect passengers to destinations including Gora...Read More

No Evidence of Tax Evasion: Gujarat HC Quashes Rs 43.43-Crore IGST Demand Against Amul

Oct 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has quashed an IGST demand of Rs 43.43 crore, along with interest and penalties, against the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), which owns the Amul brand. The court held that tax authorities had failed to establish fraud, wilful misstatement or suppression of fa...Read More

Animal Feed Supplement Sold as Liv 52 Drops for Children in Surat; Medical Store Owner Held

Oct 15, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Hundreds of children in Surat may have been given a veterinary supplement instead of a liver tonic meant for human consumption over the past year, in an alleged medical malpractice case that came to light following the arrest of a medical store owner. The 45-year-old accused, Sajid Ibrahim Mulla, allegedly re...Read More

Lab-Grown Diamond Exports Jump 40.7% in September; Polished Diamond Exports Slip

Oct 15, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Ahmedabad: India’s gross gem and jewellery exports rose 9.4% year on year to $3 billion in September 2026, driven by growth in gold jewellery and polished lab-grown diamonds, according to data released by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Gold jewellery exports surged 34% year on year to $1.2...Read More

October Heat Grips Gujarat as Maximum Temperatures Cross 40°C

Oct 15, 2026 | Gujarat

Gujarat: October heat continued to grip Gujarat on Wednesday, with maximum temperatures crossing 40°C in parts of the state. Deesa recorded the highest maximum temperature at 40.2°C, followed by Bhuj at 40°C, according to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) weather report issued on Thursday. Ahmedabad r...Read More

Hyatt Ahmedabad Penalised for Automatically Adding Service Charge to Customer’s Bill

Oct 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (Rural) has directed Hyatt Ahmedabad to refund a ₹34.50 service charge and ₹6.20 in GST levied on it for two coffees, with 9% annual interest. The commission also ordered the hotel to pay ₹2,000 as compensation for mental agony and ₹2,0...Read More

Gujarat ACB Nabs Assistant Labour Commissioner, Aide in Bribe Case in Vadodara

Oct 15, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Gujarat Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught a government labour officer accepting a bribe of ₹70,000 in Vadodara on Wednesday. The officer allegedly accepted the money on behalf of Assistant Labour Commissioner Deepak Ambalal Chauhan, a Class-I officer, in exchange for facilitating the issuance of a lab...Read More

Reliance Consumer Products Enters Ready-to-Drink Dairy Market with Joyland Flavoured Milk

Oct 14, 2026 | Business

Chennai: Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), today announced the launch of Joyland flavoured milk in Tamil Nadu, marking its strategic entry into the ready-to-drink dairy market. Made with authentic dairy ingredients and priced at ₹20, Joyland brings consumers...Read More

GMRC extends Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar Metro rail services during Navratri

Oct 14, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro train services will be extended until 2 am from October 14 to 19 in view of Navratri celebrations, Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) announced. On regular days, metro services operate from 6:20 am to 11 pm. Under the revised schedule, services on the Vastral Gam-Thaltej Gam...Read More

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Visit Jamnagar

Oct 14, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Jamnagar: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Jamnagar in Gujarat as part of his India trip from October 17 to 22, 2026, according to a media note issued by the US Department of State on October 13. Rubio will also visit Mumbai during his second official trip to India this year. During the visit, he is sche...Read More

Railways Approves New Halt for Bandra – Jaipur Express at Navsari

Oct 14, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Railway Board has approved an experimental stoppage for the Bandra Terminus–Jaipur Express at Navsari railway station in Gujarat, according to an official circular issued on September 22, 2026. The approval covers train numbers 22933 and 22934, operating between Bandra Terminus in Mumbai and Jaipur. T...Read More

Man Killed in Lioness Attack in Gir Somnath

Oct 14, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Gir Somnath: A 31-year-old man was killed in an attack by a wild animal, suspected to be a lioness, in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district, a Forest Department official said on Wednesday. The victim, Mahesh Rathod, was sleeping outside his house near grazing land in Valadar village when the incident occurred. His body ...Read More

Rain May Play Spoilsport on Final Day of Navratri in Gujarat; Here’s IMD Forecast

Oct 14, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: With the monsoon having already withdrawn from Gujarat and no significant rainfall recorded during the first three days of Navratri, Garba enthusiasts may be hoping that rain will not disrupt the festivities in the coming days. However, that may not be the case, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD), ...Read More