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Gandhinagar: With the number of families living in GIFT City steadily rising, plans are underway to set up a new world-class international school to strengthen social infrastructure in India’s first operational smart city. Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Limited (GIFTCL) has invited bids for developing...Read More

#Gandhinagar #Gift city

Ahmedabad to Host India vs Australia 5th Test of Border - Gavaskar Trophy

Mar 26, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the fifth and final Test of the India–Australia series in February–March 2027, as part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy during Team India’s international home season 2026–27. As per the schedule released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), t...Read More

#Cricket #India vs Australia #Narendra Modi Stadium

Mumbai - Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: 430 km Piers, 341 km Girder Work Completed: Centre

Mar 26, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

New Delhi: The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, India’s first bullet train corridor, is progressing steadily with major civil works completed across large sections of the route, Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha. Sharing the details of the project in a reply to a q...Read More

#Ashwini Vaishnav #Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project

15 States to Adopt Banas Bio-CNG Plant Model with Centre’s Support

Mar 26, 2026 | India

Gandhinagar: The Banas Bio-CNG plant model developed by Banas Dairy is emerging as a national benchmark for waste-to-energy generation and rural economic development, with around 15 states moving to adopt the initiative, according to an official press release. The project converts organic waste such as cow dung into cl...Read More

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Mar 26, 2026 | Gujarat, North Gujarat, Video Featured

Gujarat Village Emerges as Model for Community-Led De-Addiction

Mehsana: Panchcha village in Mehsana district of North Gujarat is carving out a new identity by reinventing itself as an addiction-free community through a combination of strict enforcement and collective willpower. Over the past few years, the untimely deaths of several youths due to liquor addiction deeply shook the...Read More

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RBI Approves Merger of Two More Co-operative Banks in Gujarat

Mar 26, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the voluntary amalgamation of The Bapunagar Mahila Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad with Shri Vinayak Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, under the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. According to an official release, the RBI sanctioned the Scheme of Amal...Read More

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Akota Bridge in Vadodara to remain shut for 14 days for Bullet Train Work

Mar 26, 2026 | Gujarat Vadodara

Vadodara: The Akota–Dandia Bazar bridge in the city will be closed for a period of two weeks starting Friday morning and will remain shut until April 8 to facilitate construction work for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train corridor being executed by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL). The 380...Read More

#Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project

Ahmedabad to Host India vs Sri Lanka ODI Match; Rajkot Set for T20 Clash in 2026 Home Season

Mar 26, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat India

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad and Rajkot will host international matches during Team India’s home season 2026–27, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the fixtures for the upcoming international calendar. According to the schedule released by the BCCI, India will host Sri Lanka in December 2026...Read More

#Narendra Modi Stadium #Rajkot

Western Railway Extends Trips of Several Gujarat-Passing Special Trains

Mar 26, 2026 | Gujarat Railway Travel

New Delhi: To facilitate passengers and accommodate additional rush, Western Railway has decided to extend the services of several special trains running on different routes, including those passing through Gujarat. According to a press release issued by Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, ...Read More

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Western Railway’s Rajkot Division Runs First Long-Haul Mega Freight Train, Covers 306 km

Mar 26, 2026 | Gujarat Railway Saurastra

Rajkot: Rajkot Division of Western Railway achieved a milestone by successfully operating its first long-haul "Mega Freight Train" from Windmill (near Jamnagar), comprising 87 wagons (formed by combining two goods trains into a single long-haul train). This marks a major advancement in freight handling capability, oper...Read More

#Western Railway

Over 63,939 km Canal Network Completed Under Narmada Project

Mar 26, 2026 | Central Gujarat Gujarat

Narmada: In a detailed status report as of January 31, 2026, the state government has provided an update on the progress of the Narmada Project, highlighting that the vast majority of its infrastructure is now functional. As per the government reply in the state assembly, core components of the project, including th...Read More

#Narmada canal

Private Oil Company Nayara Energy Hikes Petrol and Diesel Prices

Mar 26, 2026 | Gujarat India

Ahmedabad: Nayara Energy, India’s largest private fuel retailer, on Thursday increased petrol prices by ₹5 per litre and diesel by ₹3 per litre, partly passing on the impact of the recent rise in global crude oil prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. With the hike, petrol prices at Nayara pumps in ...Read More

#Nayara Energy #Petrol

Western Railway to Lay Optical Fibre Cables over 1,653 km in Two Divisions of Gujarat

Mar 26, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Rajkot: Indian Railways has approved a comprehensive set of projects worth approximately ₹1,236 crore aimed at significantly upgrading its communication backbone and expanding the Kavach automatic train protection system across multiple zones. The approvals cover three separate proposals, two related to optical fibre...Read More

#Bhavnagar #Rajkot

Locals Allege Religious Conversion Activities at Event Honouring Retd CRPF Jawan in Navsari

Mar 26, 2026 | Faith Gujarat Religious South Gujarat

Navsari: Tension prevailed in Sara village of Vansda taluka after allegations surfaced that religious conversion activities were being carried out during a programme organised to honour a retired CRPF jawan. According to villagers, the event was held on Tuesday from 6 pm to 11 pm to felicitate a local resident who rec...Read More

#Navsari #Religious Conversion #Vansda

Rajkot Lion Safari Park Near Completion, Opening Likely by Mid 2026

Mar 26, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Rajkot: Rajkot is likely to get its own lion safari park as early as May, with the project being developed by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) nearing completion. Officials said the park is about 90% ready and is expected to open for the summer tourist season. The safari park is coming up next to Pradhyuman Park...Read More

#Lions #Rajkot

Lemon Tree Expands in Gujarat with Keys Select Hotel in Vadodara

Mar 26, 2026 | Business Gujarat Vadodara

Vadodara: Lemon Tree Hotels has announced the opening of its latest franchised property, Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels, in Vadodara, taking the group’s total number of hotels in Gujarat to eleven. Located on Atladra–Padra Main Road, the property provides easy access to major commercial hubs as well as prominent...Read More

Fire Breaks Out at Skycity Riviera Elite Flats in Shela; 12 Fire Tenders Rushed

Mar 26, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: A fire broke out on the third floor of C Block at Riviera Elite, Sky City Township on Club 07 Road in the Shela area this morning, triggering a tense situation among residents. Around 12 fire brigade vehicles were rushed to the spot, and the blaze was brought under control without any casualties. According ...Read More

Speeding Dumper Kills Pedestrian in Hit-and-Run in Ahmedabad

Mar 26, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: A 37-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident involving a dumper near Vadaj Circle early Wednesday morning. The driver fled the scene, while locals chased the vehicle on two-wheelers but failed to stop it. The deceased, Dhiren Parmar of Hanumanpura in old Vadaj, was returning home after havi...Read More

Gujarat Govt Transfers IAS Officers; Three Districts Get New Collectors

Mar 25, 2026 | Bureaucracy Gujarat State Government

Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat on Tuesday issued a notification announcing the transfer and appointment of several Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, reshuffling key administrative positions across districts. New Collector for Jamnagar Shri P. B. Pandya, IAS (SCS:GJ:2013), currently serving as ...Read More

#IAS cadre

Do Not Affix Stickers on Passports; It Violates Law: Ahmedabad RPO Advisory

Mar 25, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat Passport Travel

Ahmedabad: The Regional Passport Office (RPO), Ahmedabad, has issued an important advisory for passport holders and tour/travel operators, warning against affixing promotional stickers, labels, or identity markings on Indian passports. In a statement, the RPO said, "It has come to the notice that some travel/tour oper...Read More

#Passport Seva Kendra

Bharuch Contributes 19% to India’s Chemical Exports: Govt

Mar 25, 2026 | Central Gujarat Gujarat

Bharuch: Gujarat continues to lead India’s industrial growth, with Bharuch district emerging as a major hub for the chemical and petrochemical industry. Industrial clusters at Ankleshwar, Panoli, Jhagadia, Dahej, Saykha, and Vilayat have helped the district develop a strong manufacturing base, earning it the tag of t...Read More

#Bharuch

Disturbed Areas Act Amendment Bill Passed in Gujarat Assembly; ‘Disturbed Areas’ to be Known as ‘Specified Areas’

Mar 25, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday passed a Bill proposing amendments to the Disturbed Areas Act, introducing significant changes in provisions related to the transfer of immovable property in notified localities. With the passage of the amendment, disturbed areas will henceforth be referred to as “specif...Read More

#Disturb Area Act

ACB Gujarat Books Former Sarpanch, Talati in ₹1.55 Crore Misappropriation Case

Mar 25, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered an offence of alleged misuse of power and financial irregularities against a former sarpanch and a talati-cum-mantri of Dhamatvan Gram Panchayat in Daskroi taluka of Ahmedabad, in connection with irregularities amounting to ₹1.55 crore in panchayat funds. Ac...Read More

#ACB Gujarat

4 Packages of SAUNI Yojana Under Progress; All Other 30 Complete: Govt

Mar 25, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Gandhinagar: As per the data shared by the state government in the Gujarat Assembly, the ambitious Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation (SAUNI) project, aimed at filling dams in the Saurashtra region with Narmada water, is in the final stage of implementation, with only a few packages currently under progress. The Wa...Read More

#Gujarat Assembly #Sauni Yojana

Dumas Sea Face Declared Litter-Free Zone; Marshals will Fine Litterers On the Spot

Mar 25, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has declared the newly inaugurated Dumas Sea Face a ‘Litter-Free Zone’. Developed under the South West Zone, Dumas Sea Face has quickly emerged as a popular tourist destination. With nearly 10,000 to 15,000 visitors on weekends, the civic body has rolled out an intens...Read More

#Dumas #SMC

GERC Unveils FY 2026-27 Power Tariff in Gujarat: No Base Rate Hike, More Rebates for Smart Meters, Solar Hours

Mar 25, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat Surat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has announced the new electricity tariff order for FY 2026-27, keeping the scheduled tariff rates unchanged for consumers of state-owned power distribution companies as well as Torrent Power in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Surat. The revised tariff will c...Read More

#GERC #Power

LPG Supply to Stop in PNG Covered Areas if Households Fail to Switch: Centre

Mar 25, 2026 | Gujarat India

New Delhi: Households located in areas where piped natural gas (PNG) pipelines are already installed or ready for supply will face discontinuation of LPG cylinders if they fail to opt for a PNG connection, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in its new directive. The provision has been included in the Natur...Read More

#LPG #PNG

Gujarat Assembly Passes Educational Institution Service Tribunal Amendment Bill-2026

Mar 25, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Legislative Assembly today passed the Gujarat Educational Institutions Service Tribunal (Amendment) Bill-2026, with the state government stating that the amendment will help ensure speedy justice for employees of universities and educational institutions while also reducing the burd...Read More

Gujarat Clinical Establishment Amendment Bill Passed; Registration Deadline Rules Changed

Mar 25, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed the Gujarat Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) (Amendment) Bill-2026 without opposition, with the state government stating that the amendment will simplify the registration process of medical institutions while ensuring quality healthcar...Read More

Railways Regularises Gandhigram (Ahmedabad) - Bhavnagar Special as Passenger Train

Mar 25, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat Railway Travel

Ahmedabad: Railway Board has approved the regularisation of the 09215/09216 Gandhigram (Ahmedabad)–Bhavnagar Terminus special train as a regular passenger service. The train will run as 59231/59232 Gandhigram–Bhavnagar Terminus Passenger with daily frequency. As per the schedule, Train No. 59231 Gandhigram–Bhavn...Read More

#Bhavnagar

Gujarat BJP Announces State Election Committee - Parliamentary Board

Mar 25, 2026 | BJP Gujarat Politics

Gandhinagar: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat today declared the list of members of its State Election Committee (Parliamentary Board). Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has been included in the committee from Karnavati, while state BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma will also represent Karnavati. Minis...Read More

GUJCTOC Amendment Bill Passed in Gujarat Assembly; Terrorism Provisions Removed

Mar 25, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Provisions related to terrorist acts have been removed from the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act (GUJCTOC) to align it with the new criminal laws enacted by the Central Government, Cabinet Minister Arjun Modhwadia said today. To further strengthen the law and order situation in the sta...Read More

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TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality Across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar & Vadodara-Ahmedabad Highway

Mar 25, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat Vadodara

Ahmedabad: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the findings of an Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar cities, and the Vadodara–Ahmedabad highway (in Gujarat LSA) during February 2026, for the information of general telecom consumers. The IDTs are designed to...Read More

#TRAI

Why Your Family Needs a High-Return Savings Account Now

Mar 25, 2026 | Business

Financial planning for a family often begins with something simple: a bank account. From handling emergency expenses and monthly budgeting to saving for future goals like education or travel, a Savings Account acts as the foundation of everyday money management. However, families are increasingly looking beyond basic o...Read More

Gujarat Power Consumption Rises to 1.28 Lakh MU in 2025; 397 MU Surplus Sold in 2 Years

Mar 25, 2026 | Gujarat India

Gandhinagar: Electricity consumption in Gujarat has continued to rise. As per the data provided in the State Assembly, total electricity consumption in the state stood at 1,26,968 million units in 2024, which increased to 1,28,218 million units in 2025. Figures related to power generation and procurement show that the...Read More

#Power