Labh Pancham 2026: Most Businesses Reopen After Diwali Break in Gujarat
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Lioness Hit by Train Dies on Junagadh - Chalala Meter Gauge Route

Nov 14, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Junagadh: A young lioness was killed after being hit by a meter-gauge passenger train on the Junagadh-Chalala railway route near Visavadar in Junagadh district on Saturday, November 14, triggering grief among wildlife enthusiasts and raising concerns over wildlife safety along railway tracks. The incident occurred at ...Read More

Demolition Drive Against Illegal Encroachments in Junagadh; 22 Houses Among Structures Razed

Nov 14, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Junagadh: The Junagadh administration and municipal corporation reclaimed government land worth approximately ₹8 crore over two days by demolishing illegal encroachments in separate drives, including a major operation in the Gandhigram area on Saturday. On November 14, bulldozers were deployed at four locations in...Read More

Fire Breaks Out at Textile Waste Warehouse in Surat; 10-12 Fire Tenders Deployed

Nov 14, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: A major fire broke out in an open field spread over 8 to 9 bighas near Eklera village in the Sachin area of Surat on Saturday, engulfing a large quantity of stored waste material, textile scraps and scrap. Strong winds caused the flames to spread rapidly, prompting the deployment of around 10 to 12 fire engines ...Read More

AMC Approves New Pay-and-Park Rates; Rollout Awaited

Nov 14, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) standing committee on Thursday approved a substantial increase in parking charges across the city, but motorists are yet to receive a timeline for implementation of the revised rates. The new charges will cover multilevel parking facilities, pay-and-park plots, on-s...Read More

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SAIL, Zydus Apply for Global Treasury Centres at GIFT City: Report

SAIL, Zydus Apply for Global Treasury Centres at GIFT City: Report

Gandhinagar: State-owned Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) and pharmaceutical company Zydus Group have applied to establish global treasury centres at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), according to a Businessline report. As per the report, applications filed by SAIL Global IFSC and Zydus Global T...Read More

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Two Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrant Women Held in Kutch

Nov 14, 2026 | Gujarat

Kutch: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of East Kutch Police has arrested two Bangladeshi women allegedly living illegally in India without valid passports or visas near Meghpar Borichi in Anjar. The arrests were made under ‘Operation Delta Hunt’ following a tip-off. The SOG team apprehended the women near a r...Read More

Western Railway to Run Ahmedabad–Madhubani One-Way Special Train on November 15

Nov 14, 2026 | GujaratRailwayTravel

Ahmedabad: Western Railway will operate a one-way special train between Ahmedabad and Madhubani on November 15 to accommodate the additional passenger rush during the festive season. Train No. 09431 Ahmedabad–Madhubani One-way Special will depart from Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 10:10 am and arrive ...Read More

Microsoft Outage Hits Ahmedabad Hotels, GIFT City Firms

Nov 14, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A global Microsoft outage disrupted email communications and business operations in Ahmedabad and GIFT City on Thursday and Friday, affecting Outlook and other Microsoft 365 services. Users reported difficulties sending and receiving emails, accessing Outlook and joining Microsoft Teams meetings. Hyatt ho...Read More

Surat Couple Dies in Boat Capsizing Incident at Harangi Backwaters in Karnataka

Nov 14, 2026 | Gujarat

Kodagu: A tourist couple from Surat drowned after a boat operated by Adventure Water Sports capsized in the Harangi backwaters near Kushalnagar in Kodagu district of Karnataka. Their two children, who were accompanying them on the vacation, narrowly escaped the accident. The deceased have been identified as Dharmesh...Read More

AMC Water Supply to Face Disruption in Parts of Western Ahmedabad on Nov 16-17

Nov 14, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced a temporary disruption in water supply across several areas of the city on November 16, 2026, due to maintenance and pipeline shifting work on water supply infrastructure connected to the Jaspur 200 MLD Water Treatment Plant. According to a public noti...Read More

PM Modi on Gujarat Visit; to hold Dinner Meeting with State Ministers, BJP Leaders

Nov 13, 2026 | GujaratNarendra Modi

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on visit to his home state of Gujarat during which he is expected to have dinner with Gujarat ministers and senior state BJP office-bearers at Lok Bhavan on Friday to mark the Gujarati New Year, media reports said. Modi, who is scheduled to arrive at Ahmedabad airpor...Read More

Stray Animal Menace: Three Injured in Two Accidents in North Gujarat

Nov 13, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Vadali: Three people were injured in two separate motorcycle accidents involving stray animals on the Vadali-Idar highway over two consecutive days, raising concerns over the persistent menace of stray animals on the road. The accidents occurred on Thursday evening and Friday afternoon after a dog and a cow suddenly...Read More

Gujarat Fluorochemicals Sets Up New Battery Chemicals Subsidiary

Nov 13, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFCL) has incorporated a new step-down subsidiary, GFCL EV Critical Minerals Limited, to expand its presence in the battery chemicals and electric vehicle (EV) value chain. The new company was incorporated in India on November 12, 2026, as a wholly owned subsidiary of GFCL ...Read More

Ahmedabad Hit-and-Run: Rapido Passenger Killed in Range Rover Collision; MLA's Nephew Held

Nov 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A pillion rider was killed after a speeding Range Rover allegedly rammed into a Rapido motorcycle near Shilaj Circle in Ahmedabad on November 11. The driver of the SUV fled the scene following the collision, police said. The deceased, identified as Harshadkumar Purbia, was travelling as a passenger on the...Read More

Fire Breaks Out at Palladium Corporate Building in Ahmedabad

Nov 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A fire broke out at an office on the top floor of Palladium Corporate Building near the Makarba Underpass in Ahmedabad on Friday. Three fire tenders were rushed to the spot following an alert, and firefighters brought the blaze under control using water jets. No casualties were reported, though the office su...Read More

Labh Pancham 2026 of Samvat 2083 on Nov 14; Shubh Muhurats for Reopening Businesses After Diwali Break

Nov 13, 2026 | FaithGujaratReligious

Ahmedabad: Labh Pancham, an auspicious festival celebrated across Gujarat following Diwali, will be observed on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Also known as Saubhagya Panchami and Gyan Panchami, the festival falls on Kartak Sud Pancham, the fifth day of the bright fortnight of the Gujarati month of Kartak, in Vikram Samv...Read More

Diljit Dosanjh Ahmedabad Concert Under Scrutiny Over Songs 'Promoting' Alcohol, Gun Culture

Nov 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming Ahmedabad concert has come under scrutiny, with the District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) asking police to ensure that the singer refrains from performing certain songs at his November 21 show at Narendra Modi Stadium. The development follows a complaint by Chandigarh-based ...Read More

Commuters Flag Rough Road Surface on Newly Opened Sanand-ISKCON Elevated Corridor on SG Highway

Nov 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Days after opening, the newly inaugurated elevated corridor between Sanand Chowkdi and ISKCON Junction on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway is receiving mixed reactions from motorists. While commuters travelling on the corridor have praised the time saved between Sarkhej and Gandhinagar, saying it offers relie...Read More

Triple Collision on Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway; 10 Injured

Nov 13, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Anand: Ten passengers were injured in a three-vehicle collision involving a luxury bus, a truck carrying heavy machinery and a tanker on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway near Anand early on Friday. The accident occurred when the truck driver reportedly lost control and rammed into the rear of a private luxury bus tra...Read More

SpiceJet Ahmedabad-Dubai Flight Cancelled Over Unpaid Dues at Dubai Airport

Nov 13, 2026 | AhmedabadAviationGujaratVideo

Ahmedabad: Spicejet flight from Ahmedabad to Dubai was cancelled today morning, ruining Diwali vacation plans of dozens of passengers from Gujarat, and also the travel plans of many who were returning after Diwali break in India to their job places in Dubai. Many passengers from other states including Bihar and Rajasth...Read More

PM Modi to visit Philippines, during November 16-17

Nov 12, 2026 | IndiaNarendra Modi

New Delhi; At the invitation of  Mr. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi will visit Manila, Philippines, from 16 – 17 November 2026. ​During the visit, Prime Minister will participate in the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit and the 21st East Asia ...Read More

Watch | Indigo Ahmedabad-Nashik Flight Cancellation Evokes Protest

Nov 12, 2026 | AhmedabadAviationGujaratVideo

Watch | Indigo canceled Ahmedabad-Nashik flight earlier today; The passengers including Gujarat Congress General Secretary Rajesh Soni(in Yellow t-shirt) protested the move ; Video goes viral Watch | Indigo canceled Ahmedabad-Nashik flight earlier today; The passengers including Gujarat Congress General Secretary Ra...Read More

PM Modi's Ambaji Temple Visit on Nov 14 Cancelled

Nov 12, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Ambaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Ambaji Temple on November 14, on the occasion of Labh Pancham, has been cancelled due to administrative reasons. According to an official press note issued by the Banaskantha Collector, the programme scheduled at Ambaji on November 14, 2026, has been postpone...Read More

Rajkot and Vadodara Airports to Get Immigration Clearance Facilities

Nov 12, 2026 | AviationGujaratSaurastraTravelVadodara

New Delhi: The Central Government has designated Rajkot (Hirasar) and Vadodara airports in Gujarat as authorised immigration checkpoints for entry into and exit from India, paving the way for the two airports to handle international passenger movements. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a gazette notification on N...Read More

PM Modi to Visit Philippines on Nov 16-17, Attend ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits

Nov 12, 2026 | IndiaIndia/WorldNarendra Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manila, Philippines, on November 16–17, 2026, at the invitation of Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. During the two-day visit, Modi will participate in the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit and the 21st East Asia Summit (EAS), scheduled to be held on November 17. T...Read More

GSRTC Records Highest-Ever Single-Day Digital Ticket Bookings on Bhai Beej

Nov 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has achieved a new milestone in digital ticketing, recording its highest-ever single-day online bookings and revenue among State Transport Undertakings (STUs) in the country. With this achievement, GSRTC has retained its top position nationwide for the s...Read More

BHEL Secures ₹600-900 Crore Power Grid Order for Synchronous Condensers in Gujarat

Nov 12, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Kalyanpur: State-owned engineering company Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has received a Notification of Award (NOA) from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for the installation of two synchronous condensers at Kalyanpur in Gujarat. The project, valued at ₹600 crore to ₹900 crore, excluding G...Read More

Ahmedabad-Sanand Top Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 Clean City Pair Rankings

Nov 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad and Sanand have secured the first rank nationwide in the ‘Clean City Pair’ category of Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. Ahmedabad, as the mentor city, guided Sanand in strengthening its sanitation and waste management initiatives. Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot re...Read More

Baroda Dairy Hikes Milk Prices

Nov 12, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Residents of Vadodara will have to bear an additional expense as Baroda Dairy has increased the prices of Amul Gold and Amul Taaza milk variants, effective November 12, 2026. Under the revised rates, Amul Gold milk has become costlier by ₹4 per litre, while Amul Taaza milk has seen a ₹2 per litre incre...Read More

Car Accident on Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway; Couple Killed, Four Injured

Nov 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A husband and wife from Ahmedabad were killed and four others, including their eight-year-old daughter, were injured after a car overturned near Pipli village on the Dholera-Ahmedabad Expressway while travelling towards Bhavnagar on Thursday. The deceased have been identified as Nazirhusen Memon and his w...Read More

₹11.85 Crore Underpass on GH Road to Connect Sectors 22 and 23 in Gandhinagar

Nov 12, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) is preparing to construct an underpass on GH Road to provide direct connectivity between Sectors 22 and 23 and ease traffic congestion at the busy junction between GH-5 and GH-6 circles. The project, estimated to cost ₹11.85 crore, is expected to move forward a...Read More

Vadodara to Get ₹80 Crore Railway Overbridge at Bajwa Underpass

Nov 12, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has proposed constructing a Railway Over Bridge (ROB) over the Bajwa underpass at an estimated cost of ₹80 crore to provide a permanent solution to monsoon waterlogging and traffic congestion in the area. The proposed project, which is awaiting approval from the R...Read More

Ellisbridge Heritage Walkway to Open Soon After ₹43 Crore Revamp

Nov 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The heritage walkway on the historic Ellisbridge over the Sabarmati River, connecting the eastern and western parts of the city, is being redeveloped with modern amenities at an estimated cost of ₹42.9 crore. The project is nearing completion and is expected to be opened to the public soon. The redevelo...Read More

Surat Metro Bridge Over Tapi River Complete

Nov 12, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation has completed the construction of the bridge over the Tapi River, connecting Adajan and Athwalines, marking a major milestone in the city’s metro rail project. The 400-metre-long bridge, featuring eight 50-metre spans and 144 segmental girders, has been designed to accommo...Read More

PM Modi to Visit Ambaji Mandir in Gujarat on Nov 14

Nov 11, 2026 | FaithGujaratNarendra ModiNorth Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his home state of Gujarat on November 13 and 14, 2026. During the visit, he will perform darshan and offer prayers at Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha district of North Gujarat on November 14, according to an official release by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The vi...Read More