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Popular Jaggery Brands 'Rasmalai' and 'Popat' Fail Lab Tests in Mehsana Adulteration Scandal

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Amul Brand Turnover Crosses ₹1 Lakh Crore with 11% Growth

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250 Offices in 2 Years, 1,000 Next Year: Sanghvi Hails Surat Diamond Bourse Growth

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Western Railway to run Asarva – Kanpur Central weekly special train

Apr 06, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailway

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has announced additional special train services, including a weekly reserved train between Asarva and Kanpur Central and an unreserved special train between Udhna and Jaynagar, to cater to increased passenger demand. Asarva–Kanpur Central Weekly Special Train No. 01906 Asarva–Kanpur Cen...Read More

Few Western Railway trains to be affected due to bullet train work in Ahmedabad till May 8

Apr 06, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailway

Ahmedabad: Several trains will be affected for over a month due to infrastructure work under the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) project on the Kankaria–Vatva railway section in the Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway. The work involves the installation of precast portal beams, for which a tr...Read More

Gujarat ATS nabs Punjab man in ISI-linked grenade smuggling case

Apr 06, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Banaskantha: The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Gujarat Police arrested a man wanted by Punjab Police in connection with a grenade smuggling case from a dhaba in Deesa. The arrest was carried out jointly by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Banaskantha Special Operations Group (SOG) following specific inte...Read More

Gujarat Announces Kerosene Distribution Plan for Rural Areas; Launches Online Platform to Apply, Price Fixed

Apr 05, 2026 | GujaratState Government

Gandhinagar: Acting on the directions of the Central Government, the Gujarat Government has announced additional arrangements for the allocation and distribution of kerosene in rural areas of the state, alongside the continued use of LPG. The initiative is being implemented in coordination with Kerosene Dealer Associat...Read More

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Feeding Langurs Can Invite 3-Year Jail, ₹25,000 Fine: Gujarat Forest Dept

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Forest Department has issued a public advisory against feeding wild animals, stressing that such actions are not just irresponsible but also a punishable offence under the law. Officials warned that even small human interventions, such as feeding wildlife, can disrupt their natural behaviour and...Read More

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Gujarat leads with distribution of 54000 plus 5 KG LPG cylinders: Govt

Apr 05, 2026 | GujaratState GovernmentSurat

Surat/Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government today in a press-note stated it has made arrangements to ensure LPG supply and food facilities for workers in coordination with the Labour and Employment Department, the Industries Department and industrial units across the state. 'Under the arrangement, 100 per cent LPG is be...Read More

Congress President Kharge's Illiterate People of Gujarat Can be Fooled Remark in Keralam Triggers Outrage

Apr 05, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: A political controversy has erupted after Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge made a contentious remark while addressing a gathering in Kerala, drawing sharp reactions from leaders in Gujarat. During his speech, Kharge said, “Don’t misguide the people of Kerala. They are very clever, they are educat...Read More

57 Hostel Girls Hospitalized in Ahmedabad Food Poisoning Outbreak

Apr 05, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratVideo

Ahmedabad: A food poisoning outbreak has been reported at a girls' hostel in the Memnagar area of Ahmedabad, resulting in the hospitalization of dozens of students. Dr. Bhavin Solanki, a senior health official with the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), confirmed that medical teams and food safety inspectors have bee...Read More

Priceless Heritage Items Lost as Fire Breaks Out in Historic New Palace in Morbi

Apr 05, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Morbi: A fire broke out at the historic New Palace in Morbi, causing extensive damage to the royal family's ancestral property and destroying priceless heritage items. The blaze, which erupted within the palace grounds, quickly spread, reducing several historical artifacts and legacies preserved by the royal family ...Read More

Mehsana Court Orders Seizure of Govt Office Assets Over Unpaid Land Compensation

Apr 05, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Mehsana: In a rare and dramatic legal intervention, the Kadi Court in Mehsana has ordered the seizure of assets from a government land acquisition office after the state failed to compensate farmers for land taken for the Narmada Project. The court issued a formal warrant for the confiscation of property belonging t...Read More

Major Fire Breaks Out at UCO Bank in Bharuch; Fire Brigade Operations Underway

Apr 05, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Bharuch: A massive fire erupted at a UCO Bank branch located in the Shalimar Complex of Bharuch earlier today. The incident, which occurred on a holiday, sparked significant chaos and panic in the surrounding area. The bank is situated on the upper floor above several shops within the complex. Visuals from the scene...Read More

Counterfeit Bidi Racket Busted in Keshod; Authorities Seize Large Stock of Fake Branded Products

Apr 05, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Keshod:  A significant network involved in the distribution of counterfeit bidis has been dismantled in Keshod following a successful joint operation by local law enforcement and corporate officials. The crackdown has sent shockwaves through the local trading community after it was revealed that fake products were bei...Read More

Senior AMC Corporator Quits Congress

Apr 05, 2026 | AhmedabadCongressGujaratPolitics

Ahmedabad: Senior Congress corporator Iqbal Shaikh has resigned from the primary membership of the Congress party, submitting his resignation letter to Gujarat Congress chief Amit Chavda. In his letter, Shaikh stated that he has been winning elections for the past 25 years along with the entire Congress panel from G...Read More

Top VHP Gujarat Leader Seeks Restoration of Ahmedabad's Earlier Name Karnavati

Apr 05, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The top leader of Gujarat unit of Vishwa Hindu Parishad has released a video statement demanding to restore Ahmedabad's original name Karnavati. Raval read out a written statement in Facebook video and released it on Saturday. He stated in a video posted on VHP Karnavati Mahanagar Facebook page - 'The nam...Read More

Insect Found in Food Served at 1944 The Hocco Kitchen in Navrangpura; AMC Imposes Rs 10,000 Fine

Apr 05, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A popular dining spot in Navrangpura has come under fire after a customer allegedly found a cockroach in a meal served to his family. The incident, which occurred at 1944 The Hocco Kitchen, has sparked outrage after it was revealed that a one-year-old child had already consumed part of the contaminated food....Read More

Shakti Sandwich, House of Momos Among 17 Units Fined over Analogue Paneer Disclosure Violations in Ahmedabad

Apr 04, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSaurastraSurat

Ahmedabad: The Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), Gujarat, carried out a special enforcement drive today to verify compliance with mandatory display boards indicating the use of paneer or paneer analogue in hotels and restaurants. During the drive, multiple establishments across Ahmedabad were inspected, an...Read More

Gujarat FDCA Mandates Disclosure of Real Paneer vs Analogue in Hotels, Restaurants, Eateries

Apr 04, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: In a major move to ensure food transparency and protect consumer interests, the Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), Gujarat State, has issued a strict mandate requiring all hotels, restaurants, and ready-to-eat food establishments to clearly disclose whether they are using real paneer or a paneer...Read More

Gujarat BJP Candidate Selection Criteria for Local Polls Circulates on Social Media

Apr 04, 2026 | BJPGujaratPolitics

Vadodara: A purported internal document outlining the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party’s (BJP) candidate selection criteria for the upcoming local elections has surfaced on social media, triggering political buzz across the state. The document details eligibility norms, organisational discipline, and campaign planning me...Read More

₹508 crore approved for upgrade of 68 km stretch of NH-41 in Gujarat

Apr 04, 2026 | GujaratIndiaKutch

Ahmedabad: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has announced the approval of ₹508 crore for the upgradation of the 68 km-long Naliya–Narayan Sarovar section of National Highway 41 in Gujarat. The project aims to enhance connectivity to Narayan Sarovar, one of the five sacred Panch-Sarova...Read More

Surat Residents to Get ₹500 Discount on New Domestic PNG Connections Till June 30

Apr 04, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: To ensure uninterrupted and smooth availability of petrol, diesel, gas, and other essential commodities in Surat district, a review meeting was chaired by Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (GSPC) Managing Director Avantika Singh at Jilla Seva Sadan today. Addressing the meeting, Singh stated that adequat...Read More

Centre OKays ₹698.78 crore for upgradation of NH-927C stretch in Gujarat

Apr 04, 2026 | GujaratKutchRoad Journey

Ahmedabad: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has announced the approval of ₹698.78 crore for the upgradation of a key stretch of National Highway 927C in Gujarat. The project covers the Chitrod–Rapar–Balasar section, spanning 57.848 km, and is aimed at enhancing road infrastructure a...Read More

GUJCET 2026 Provisional Answer Key Released

Apr 04, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has released the provisional answer key for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2026 conducted on March 29. The provisional answer keys for subjects including Mathematics (050), Physics (054), Chemistry (052), and Biology (056), cov...Read More

Railways to Lay Optical Fibre Network Across 1,456 RKm in Ahmedabad Division

Apr 04, 2026 | Gujarat

New Delhi: Indian Railways has sanctioned an important project to strengthen its communication infrastructure in Western Railway, with the approval of the provision of a 4×48 Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) backbone in the Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions at a total cost of ₹398.36 crore. The project has been approved unde...Read More

Another India-Flagged LPG Tanker Green Sanvi Crosses Strait of Hormuz, Heads Towards Gujarat

Apr 04, 2026 | GujaratIndia

Ahmedabad: Amid ongoing tensions in West Asia, another India-flagged LPG carrier, Green Sanvi, has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, carrying around 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and is likely heading towards Gujarat. The vessel’s safe transit on Friday night marks a significant development as In...Read More

It is only because Gujarat made it possible: Justice Vikram Nath on Start of Live Streaming of Courts

Apr 04, 2026 | GujaratSpeechesVideo

Ahmedabad – In a comprehensive address at the 21st Justice PD Desai Memorial Lecture, Honorable Justice Vikram Nath, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, declared that in a "digital republic," the ancient principle of open justice must evolve beyond the physical walls of the courtroom to meet the modern citizen on th...Read More

New ESIC Hospitals in Kalol and Sanand to Be Ready by 2027

Apr 04, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: To ease the rising patient load at the ESIC-run General Hospital in Bapunagar, construction of two new modern hospitals is underway in Sanand and Kalol. At present, the Bapunagar hospital handles over 2,000 OPD patients daily, and with most beds remaining occupied, patients often face long waiting times for ...Read More

Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad to Be Emptied from April 15 for Vasna Barrage Repairs

Apr 04, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: 18 of the 30 gates of the Vasna Barrage on the Sabarmati River will undergo repair, for which the river will be partially emptied starting April 15. Simultaneously, work on a new span of Subhash Bridge will begin after dismantling the existing structure. Authorities aim to complete most of the work within 60...Read More

Northbound Trains from Ahmedabad Packed for May; Waitlists Cross 100 on Many Routes

Apr 04, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailway

Ahmedabad: Trains from Ahmedabad to key North Indian cities such as Delhi, Varanasi, Patna, and Haridwar are already fully booked for May, with several services showing long waiting lists or ‘regret’ status. With confirmed tickets unavailable, many passengers who can afford it are turning to air travel, pushing air...Read More

Gujarat, Centre Explore Netherlands Tie-Up for Kalpasar Project: Report

Apr 04, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government, in coordination with the Centre, is exploring a possible collaboration with the Netherlands to advance the long-pending Kalpasar project, according to a report by TOI. Envisioned nearly four decades ago, the ambitious project is yet to take off despite multiple detailed project rep...Read More

Nearly 22 Lakh Vehicles in Gujarat Lack HSRP Number Plates

Apr 04, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A large number of vehicles in Gujarat continue to flout mandatory safety norms, with a recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) highlighting major enforcement gaps. Nearly 21.9 lakh vehicles, about 10% of the state’s total, are plying without High Security Registration Plates (H...Read More

RTE Admissions 2026-27 Begin Today in Gujarat, Over 84,000 Seats Available

Apr 04, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Online registration for admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the 2026–27 academic session commenced on Saturday and will remain open until April 17, offering Class 1 admission opportunities to students from economically weaker and middle-class families. Over 84,000 seats will be available...Read More

Pan Masala Spitting Menace: Surat Diamond Bourse Imposes Strict Ban

Apr 04, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Despite repeated measures such as notices, deity images, and repainting, the problem of ‘mava’, pan masala and gutka spitting continues to plague the city, leaving public spaces stained and prompting civic concern. Taking a firm stand, the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB), the world’s largest office complex, la...Read More

Ahmedabad Records Cooler Day After Showers; Temperatures Drop Below Normal

Apr 04, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Light evening showers on Friday brought relief to the city, capping a relatively cooler day. While most parts of Ahmedabad received moderate rainfall, some eastern areas witnessed strong winds along with brief hail. As per reports, areas such as Bakrol, Kathwada, Singarva, and parts of Ramol experienced gus...Read More

Udhna – Brahmapur Amrit Bharat Express to Run Daily, Railways Approves Frequency Hike

Apr 03, 2026 | GujaratRailwaySurat

New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has approved an increase in the frequency of the 19021/19022 Udhna–Brahmapur Amrit Bharat Express, converting the service from tri-weekly to a daily train, according to an official communication issued by the Railway Board. As per the directive, Train No. 19021 Udhna–Brahmapur A...Read More

Where did it rain in Gujarat today? Here are the figures

Apr 03, 2026 | GujaratKutchSaurastra

Ahmedabad: Several parts of Gujarat witnessed unseasonal rainfall between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm on April 3, according to data released by the State Emergency Operation Center, Gandhinagar. Coastal and Saurashtra regions recorded the highest precipitation, with scattered showers reported across north and central Gujarat a...Read More