Delayed Monsoon Pushes Gujarat to Highest Rainfall Deficit in India
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Delayed Monsoon Pushes Gujarat to Highest Rainfall Deficit in India

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Monsoon Yet to Cover Most of Gujarat Seven Days After Onset

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Water Level Situation in Major Dams Across Gujarat on July 1; Sardar Sarovar 64% Full

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Gujarat Gets Just 3.87% of Seasonal Rainfall Till July 1; District and Taluka Wise Data

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Ahmedabad DEO Imposes ₹10,000 Fine on Anand Niketan School

Jul 01, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The City District Education Officer has fined Anand Niketan School, Shilaj, Rs 10,000 for failing to display its approved fee order on the school's notice board and website, as mandated under the Gujarat Self-Financed Schools (Fee Regulation) Rules, 2017. The penalty was imposed following an in-person hea...Read More

Ahmedabad Angadia Operator Duped of ₹3 Crore on Promise to Release ED-Seized Cash; 5 Booked

Jul 01, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A Shahibaug-based angadia operator has alleged that he was cheated of ₹3 crore by five people who allegedly promised to use their "high-level contacts" in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to secure the release of ₹11 crore seized during an ED search. According to an FIR registered by the Ahmedabad cri...Read More

Jagdish Joshi Appointed In-Charge Vice-Chancellor of Gujarat University

Jul 01, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government on Tuesday night appointed senior professor Jagdish Joshi as the in-charge vice-chancellor of Gujarat University, hours after the three-year tenure of vice-chancellor Neerja Gupta came to an end. The late-night announcement put an end to speculation over who would take charge of the un...Read More

Western Railway to Run Valsad - Velankanni Special Train

Jul 01, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has announced a special train service between Valsad and Velankanni to cater to passenger demand during the travel season. Train No. 09030 Valsad–Velankanni Special will depart from Valsad at 6:25 pm on July 3 (Friday) and reach Velankanni at 10:00 am on July 5 (Sunday). On the return j...Read More

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Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad to Host FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers 2026

Ahmedabad: The city is set to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers 2026 for the first time, with the Gujarat State Basketball Association announcing that the international tournament will be held at the Veer Savarkar Indoor Stadium in Ahmedabad. The event marks the first occasion that Ahmedabad, or for that...Read More

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Fujifilm India to Explore Semiconductor Materials Facility in Dholera, Inks MoU with Gujarat Govt

Jul 01, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Vadodara: FUJIFILM India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat State Electronics Mission (GSEM), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of Gujarat, at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Vadodara to explore opportunities for manufacturing semiconductor materials in the c...Read More

Indian Railways Commissions Kavach System on 434-km Viramgam-Rajkot-Okha Route

Jun 30, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: The Rajkot Division of Western Railway has commissioned the indigenous Kavach automatic train protection system over a 434-km stretch of the Viramgam–Rajkot–Okha main rail route. The milestone marks the successful completion of the first phase of the Kavach project in the division and is expected to signifi...Read More

Gujarat Braces for Heavy Rains as IMD Sounds Red, Orange and Yellow Alerts Till July 6

Jun 30, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Rain activity is expected to intensify across Gujarat over the next seven days as the southwest monsoon advances further into the state, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing red, orange and yellow alerts for several districts. The heaviest rainfall is likely between July 3 and July 6, parti...Read More

Surat Police Bust Gurugram Gang Duping Women Across India via Facebook Weight-Loss Ads

Jun 30, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Surat Cyber Crime Branch has busted a major nationwide online fraud racket and a high-tech call centre run from Gurugram. The gang, which duped women of crores of rupees through misleading weight-loss advertisements on Facebook, allegedly cheated a housewife from Surat of ₹1.77 crore in five months. Four a...Read More

Caspia Hotel Opens Free Parking for Public Under AMC Policy, to Get ₹26 Lakh Tax Relief

Jun 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Amdavad Municipal Corporation's (AMC) new policy aimed at easing traffic congestion and reducing roadside parking by opening private parking spaces to the public free of charge has received a positive response, the civic body said today. According to AMC, Caspia Hotel in the Sola area has applied under the C...Read More

ACB Gujarat Nabs Deputy Mamlatdar in Bribery Case

Jun 30, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Tapi: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat today conducted a trap operation at Dolwan Taluka Seva Sadan and caught a Deputy Mamlatdar red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹25,000. The arrested accused, Parteshkumar Narayanbhai Katara (age 36), was posted as Deputy Mamlatdar (Class-3) in charge of the Disaste...Read More

3,759 MoUs Worth ₹3.34 Lakh Crore Signed at VGRC-Central Gujarat Held in Vadodara

Jun 30, 2026 | Central GujaratGujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The fourth Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) of the Central Gujarat region, held in Vadodara, concluded on Tuesday in the presence of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The conference, held on the theme of 'Regional Aspiration-Global Ambition', saw 3,759 MoUs sig...Read More

Gujarat Seeks Organ Transplant Facility at AIIMS Rajkot, Stricter Food Safety Laws at National Health Meet

Jun 30, 2026 | Gujarat

New Delhi: Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya represented the state at the 16th meeting of the Central Council for Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) held in the national capital. During the meeting, chaired by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda, Pansheriya presented several key suggestion...Read More

11 Held After Videos of Violent Attack, Vandalism in Gandhinagar Go Viral

Jun 30, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: A financial dispute over an alleged ₹1.1 crore fraud turned violent in Gandhinagar on Sunday night after two youths were allegedly stabbed and a car was vandalised during what police say was a pre-planned attack. Today, the Infocity Police arrested 11 accused in connection with the case. As part of th...Read More

Gujarat Govt Declares 3% DA Hike for GSRTC Employees

Jun 30, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has approved a 3% increase in the dearness allowance (DA) for employees of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC). The allowance, previously at 55%, will now be raised to 58%, announced Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi today. In a tweet, Sanghavi said, "A decision ha...Read More

VGRC Vadodara: 11 Companies Get In-Principle Approval for ₹5,712 Crore Investments in Gujarat

Jun 30, 2026 | Gujarat

Vadodara: Gujarat's semiconductor and electronics sector has received a major boost under the Gujarat Electronics Policy, with the state government granting in-principle approval to 11 companies for projects involving a total proposed investment of ₹5,712.61 crore. The projects are expected to generate more than 5,40...Read More

Peak Power Demand in Gujarat Hits Record High of 29,000 MW

Jun 30, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat has recorded its highest-ever electricity demand, with the state's peak power requirement touching 29,000 MW on Monday, setting a new record. The previous highest demand was recorded last year at 26,600 MW. Just last week, the state's electricity demand had crossed the 27,000 MW mark for a day. Th...Read More

Four Firms Ink ₹2,550 Crore MoUs for Investments in Gujarat's Defence Sector at VGRC Vadodara

Jun 30, 2026 | GujaratIndiaVadodara

Vadodara: The fourth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Central Gujarat region is being held on June 29 and 30, 2026, at Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals (GSFC) University in Vadodara. On the second day of the two-day conference, a seminar on the theme 'Atmanirbhar Bharat in Aerosp...Read More

Vadodara to Get ₹480-Crore Safari Park at Ajwa; Linear Park Planned at Bhayli

Jun 30, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: At the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference held at GSFC University, the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) gave a glimpse of several key projects for the future development of the city. These include a proposal for a state-of-the-art safari park at Ajwa at a cost of ₹480 crore, a linear park at Bhayli, an...Read More

VMC Unveils Plan for Crocodile-Shaped Pedestrian Bridge at Sayaji Baug

Jun 30, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Vadodara is set to get a new tourist attraction celebrating the city's unique connection with the Vishwamitri River and its famous crocodile population. The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has proposed a crocodile-shaped pedestrian bridge at Sayaji Baug (also known as Kamati Baug) to replace the existing...Read More

HC Junks Ahmedabad Society's Plea Against Adjoining Marriage Hall Over Noise

Jun 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court on Monday declined to entertain a residential society's plea seeking action against a marriage hall operating on an adjoining plot in Ahmedabad, observing that complaints relating to noise pollution and public nuisance cannot be addressed under town planning laws. The matter came up b...Read More

AMC Razes Illegal Encroachment Linked to Mosque Near Sanand Crossing in Sarkhej

Jun 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: As part of its ongoing campaign against traffic obstructions and unauthorized constructions in the city, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Tuesday took action to remove a newly constructed unauthorized religious structure linked to Mariyam Masjid near Sanand Crossing in the Sarkhej area. Tight polic...Read More

24-Hour Rainfall Data from Across Gujarat: Surat City Tops the Chart

Jun 30, 2026 | GujaratSouth GujaratSurat

Surat: Rainy weather prevailed in South Gujarat during the last 24 hours. According to the State Emergency Response Centre data, Surat city recorded the highest rainfall of 66 mm (2.60 inches). Apart from Surat, Tapi, Navsari, Valsad and Dang districts also received good rainfall, while scattered rainfall was recorded ...Read More

Central Bank of India Opens IFSC Banking Unit at GIFT City

Jun 30, 2026 | Gujarat

New Delhi: Central Bank of India on Monday announced the opening of its International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) Banking Unit (IBU) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar, marking a key step in expanding its global banking footprint. The IFSC Banking Unit was inaugurated by the ba...Read More

Over 2 Inches Rain Lash Surat as Gujarat Witnesses Rainy Tuesday Morning

Jun 30, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The long-awaited monsoon rains have now arrived in Gujarat and have lashed Surat the most since last night. Rainy conditions were seen in many parts of the state since early this morning. Rain was recorded in 36 talukas between 6 am and 12 noon. Kamrej in Surat received the highest rainfall of 2.36 inches, follo...Read More

Surat Man Loses ₹2.3 Crore in Matrimonial Site Scam; Five Held, Nepal Link Emerges

Jun 30, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Cyber Centre of Excellence has arrested five members of an alleged cyber fraud syndicate accused of cheating a Surat resident out of ₹2.3 crore through a fake forex investment scheme that began on a matrimonial website. According to investigators, the victim came into contact with a woman calling herself ...Read More

IndiGo Flight From Ahmedabad Makes Emergency Landing at Surat Airport

Jun 30, 2026 | AviationGujaratSuratTravel

Ahmedabad: An IndiGo flight from Ahmedabad to Navi Mumbai made an emergency landing at Surat on Monday evening after the health of a three-year-old passenger suddenly deteriorated mid-flight, prompting immediate medical assistance and a swift emergency response on the ground. Flight 6E-7018 had departed from Ahmedab...Read More

Relief From Heat in Ahmedabad as Temperature Drops Below 40°C

Jun 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The city recorded a maximum temperature of 39.6°C on Monday, which was 2.8°C above the seasonal average. It was the first time since June 18 that the daytime temperature remained below the 40°C mark. The minimum temperature settled at 29.7°C, 2.5°C above normal. Mostly, a similar situation prevailed acr...Read More

AMC Issues Final Notices to 41 Shops, Houses for Road Widening Project

Jun 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has initiated action to develop the road from 10 Acre Mall outside Raipur Darwaza to Vorana Roja in accordance with the 24.38-metre-wide roadline prescribed under T.P. Scheme No. 18-Sarangpur. As part of the project, 41 properties will have to be razed, and the civic b...Read More

Ahmedabad City Logistics Plan Released; Rs 12,315 Crore Project to Ease Traffic, Boost Freight Movement

Jun 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Vadodara: The book Ahmedabad City Logistics Plan (CLP), prepared for the future logistics development of Ahmedabad city, was released by Union Cabinet Minister Manohar Lal Khattar during the 'Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference-Central Gujarat' that began today in Vadodara. As per a press release, the main objective...Read More

PM Modi likely to visit Gujarat on July 4

Jun 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Sanand: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit his home state of Gujarat later this week. Commercial production at CG Semi Private Limited's semiconductor project in Sanand is set to begin on July 4, and the Prime Minister is likely to attend its inauguration. CG Semi, a joint venture of CG Power and Indust...Read More

EPFO Online Services to Resume from July 1 After System Upgrade

Jun 29, 2026 | India

Ahmedabad: As the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is upgrading its database and integrating its software applications, several online member services have been temporarily suspended from June 26. All services are expected to be fully restored from July 1 after the technical work is completed. The upgra...Read More

TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality on Jodhpur to Ahmedabad Rail Route

Jun 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings of an Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted on the Jodhpur to Ahmedabad Rail Route (Rajasthan & Gujarat LSA) during the month of May 2026, for the information of general telecom consumers. The purpose of this drive test is to assess ...Read More

Narmada District Administration Demolishes Illegal Constructions on Plots Allotted to Govt Officials

Jun 29, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Narmada: The district administration has taken action against alleged illegal constructions on plots allotted to government officials in Garudeshwar near the Statue of Unity (SoU). A demolition drive that commenced on Sunday continued for the second consecutive day today. The matter dates back to 2019, when the then N...Read More

IMD Issues Orange Alert for Very Heavy Rains in Parts of Gujarat During July 3-5

Jun 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The monsoon, which has been stalled for the past few days after making its onset in South Gujarat, is likely to pick up later this week. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in the districts of South Gujarat from July 3. A Yellow Alert has als...Read More