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Sufficient LPG Stock Available in Gujarat; 25-Day Gap Fixed Between Two Cylinder Bookings: Govt

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Over 10 Gulf Flights Cancelled at Ahmedabad Airport as West Asia Conflict Enters 13th Day

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Gujarat ITIs Get 40 Electric Cars to Train Motor Mechanic Trainees in EV Technology

Mar 12, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: More than 8,000 trainees of the Motor Mechanic trade in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Gujarat will now receive training in electric vehicle (EV) technology, as the state government has begun providing modern equipment to ITIs in line with the growing demand for EV-related skills. Chief Mini...Read More

Over 100 Gujarat municipalities have pending power bills above ₹50 lakh: Govt

Mar 12, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: As of January 31, 2026, a total of 109 municipalities across Gujarat have outstanding electricity bills exceeding ₹50 lakh each. This information was provided by the Energy Minister in response to a question regarding the recovery of power dues from municipal bodies. The state government also stated tha...Read More

NH-48 works in Gujarat to finish by Jan 2027; Delhi–Mumbai Expressway by March 2028: Centre

Mar 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRoad JourneyTravel

New Delhi: The Central Government has informed the Rajya Sabha that highway projects on key routes connecting Gujarat, including the Mumbai–Ahmedabad (NH-48), Surat–Dahisar corridor, and Rajkot–Ahmedabad–Jetpur stretch, are at different stages of completion, with several works targeted to be finished between 20...Read More

Viral Video Shows Liquor, Non-Veg Inside Girnar Ambaji Temple Bhandara; 10 Priests Among 11 Expelled

Mar 12, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Junagadh: A controversy has erupted after a video allegedly showing the consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food inside the bhandara (store/kitchen area) of the Ambaji Temple on Mount Girnar went viral on social media, triggering outrage among devotees. The administration has suspended 11 temple staff members, inc...Read More

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View AllNew Green Expressway from Surat to Shrink Delhi–Chennai Distance by 320 km: Gadkari

Mar 12, 2026 | Gujarat, North Gujarat, State Government Featured

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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PRL Ahmedabad Opens Applications for Summer Internship 2026

Mar 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratIndia

Ahmedabad: The Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) has announced the Summer Internship Programme 2026, inviting applications from undergraduate and postgraduate students and teachers from science and technology disciplines. The internship will be conducted from May 11 to July 10, 2026, and the application window will re...Read More

Maximum temperature above 40°C; heatwave alert issued for Ahmedabad city

Mar 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ahmedabad, has forecast a heatwave in the city from 8:30 am on March 12 to March 13. According to the weather forecast for the next seven days, the intensity of summer in the city is likely to increase. The maximum temperature in the city is expected to be around 40...Read More

NRI Visits Drop During Gujarati Wedding Season Amid US Immigration Concerns

Mar 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The NRI wedding season in Gujarat, which usually runs from November to February, remained subdued this year due to uncertainty over immigration rules and visa restrictions, affecting international travel, airlines and the hospitality sector. Every year, nearly 30 lakh international passengers travel through...Read More

Methala Bandhara Project Back on Track; Forest Land Issue Resolved: Gujarat Govt

Mar 12, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Bhavnagar: A long-pending issue related to the Methala Bandhara project in Bhavnagar has been resolved, paving the way for irrigation benefits to 6,550 hectares of land in 10 villages, along with measures for salinity control, state ministers said on Wednesday. Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia said th...Read More

Nearly 2,000 Cattle Owners Paid Compensation for Lion, Leopard Attacks in Gir: Govt

Mar 12, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government on Wednesday informed the Assembly that 1,966 cattle owners in the Gir region of Amreli district were paid Rs 1.43 crore as compensation for livestock killed by lions, leopards and other wild animals. Forest minister Arjun Modhwadia shared the details during the ongoing budget session...Read More

Gujarat Govt Forms Committee to Ensure Gas Supply to Homes as Industries Feel Impact

Mar 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has formed a committee headed by the Chief Secretary to coordinate with the Union government and ensure adequate supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) so that households do not face any shortage, even as industries across the state report disruptions due to reduced gas supply. State g...Read More

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

Mar 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSurat

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

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

Mar 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSaurastraSuratVadodara

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 based Bank from fresh business; customers can't withdraw money

Mar 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

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 | AhmedabadAviationGujaratTravel

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

ED Probe in Goa Uncovers Ahmedabad-Run Online Sex Racket

Mar 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

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

Pune headquartered firm to build Lotus Park in Ahmedabad for AMC

Mar 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

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

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

Mar 11, 2026 | GujaratKutchWorld

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 | Central GujaratGujarat

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 | AhmedabadAviationGujaratTourismWorld

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 | AhmedabadGujaratSports

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 | BusinessCentral GujaratGujarat

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 | GujaratSaurastra

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

Delhi - Chennai Distance to Shrink by 320 km with New Green Expressway from Surat: Gadkari

Mar 11, 2026 | GujaratRoad JourneySuratTravelVideo

New Delhi: The Central Government has decided to build a new Greenfield Express Highway connecting Surat to Kurnool, a project expected to shorten the distance between Delhi and Chennai by about 320 kilometres, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Responding t...Read More

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

Mar 11, 2026 | GujaratIndiaKutch

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 | Gujarat

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 | GujaratRoad Journey

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 | Business

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

AMC Activates Heat Action Plan as Temperature Crosses 41°C in Ahmedabad; IMD Issues Yellow Alert

Mar 11, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heat in Ahmedabad and released the temperature forecast for the next seven days. According to the IMD, temperatures in the city are expected to remain high, with heatwave-like conditions likely till March 12. As per the forecast, the m...Read More

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

Mar 11, 2026 | GujaratSurat

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 | AhmedabadGujarat

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 | GujaratSurat

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 | AhmedabadGujarat

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 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

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 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

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