Heavy Rain to Continue Across Gujarat; IMD Issues Red, Orange and Yellow Alerts Till July 9
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Heavy Rains Batter Amreli: Savarkundla Highway Washed Away, Dhatarwadi-1 Dam Overflows

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Kutch, North Gujarat Remain Gujarat's Hottest Regions as Monsoon Wait Continues

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Surat City Lashed by Over 4 Inches Rain in Just 2 Hours as 98 Gujarat Talukas Get Rainfall

Jul 06, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Several districts in the state received significant rainfall from 6 am to 6 pm on Monday (July 6). According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), the highest rainfall of 112 mm (4.41 inches) was recorded in Surat city. Out of the 4.41 inches, around 4 inches of rain fell in just two hours between 4 pm...Read More

Gujarat ATS Takes 3 'JeM Operatives' to Banaskantha as Terror Conspiracy Probe Intensifies

Jul 06, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Security agencies have stepped up vigilance against possible terrorist activities ahead of the upcoming Rath Yatra in Gujarat. The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested eight people from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh for allegedly being associated with the banned terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM...Read More

Mumbai Rains Disrupt Western Railway Operations; Several Gujarat-Bound Trains Cancelled, Delayed

Jul 06, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratIndiaVadodara

Mumbai: Heavy waterlogging on the Western Railway network between Vasai Road, Nallasopara, Saphale, and Kelve Road stations today has severely disrupted train operations, forcing the railway authorities to reschedule, cancel, and short-terminate several Mail, Express, and passenger trains, many of which pass through Gu...Read More

Gujarat Building Two High-Tech Air-Filled Rubber Dams Worth ₹162 Crore

Jul 06, 2026 | Central GujaratGujaratSouth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: As part of the initiatives to strengthen irrigation and water infrastructure in Gujarat, two modern rubber dams are under construction, one on the Heran River near Rajvasana village in Bodeli taluka of Chhota Udepur district, and the other on the Ambika River at Pathakwadi village in Dolvan taluka of Tapi ...Read More

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From Villages to Silicon Dreams: PM Modi Interacts with Young Workforce at CG Semi Plant in Sanand

Sanand: During the inauguration of CG Semi's new OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) plant, considered a key milestone for India's semiconductor sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the young employees working there. He listened to and appreciated the stories of youths from various states ...Read More

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Surat Man Held for Duping Buyers Through Fake Facebook Ads

Jul 06, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Surat Cyber Crime Police have arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly duping customers through fake social media advertisements offering construction materials at unusually low prices. The accused, identified as Narendra Saraswat (32), a resident of Godadara, allegedly collected advance payments for bricks, co...Read More

Lion Attack on Man in Palitana Caught on Camera; Video Goes Viral

Jul 06, 2026 | GujaratSaurastraVideo

Palitana: A Maldhari man was seriously injured after being attacked by a lion in Garjiya village of Palitana taluka in Bhavnagar district on Monday morning. The incident was caught on camera, and the video has gone viral on social media, creating a stir across the area. The injured Maldhari was immediately shifted to M...Read More

Inclement Weather in Mumbai Forces Three IndiGo Flights to Divert to Surat Airport

Jul 06, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Adverse weather conditions and heavy rainfall in Mumbai disrupted flight operations on Sunday, forcing three IndiGo flights to divert to Surat Airport as a precaution. A total of 524 passengers were on board the three flights. According to airport officials, an IndiGo flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Mumbai ...Read More

Ten-Time MLA and Former Gujarat Minister Mohansinh Rathva Passes Away

Jul 05, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Chhota Udepur: Mohansinh Rathva, a former Forest Minister of Gujarat and a prominent tribal leader, passed away on Sunday following a prolonged illness. He was 82. A ten-time MLA, Mohansinh Rathva began his political career in 1972 by winning the Pavi-Jetpur (Scheduled Tribe) Assembly seat on a Congress ticket. He was...Read More

Gujarat SRI Hands Over Snake Venom for Region-Specific Antivenom Production; 1st Batch Likely in a Year

Jul 05, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat has taken a major step towards developing its own region-specific antivenom, with the state's Dharampur-based Snake Research Institute (SRI) handing over lyophilised (freeze-dried) venom of the four major venomous snake species found in Gujarat to a licensed antivenom manufacturer. The development...Read More

Boats Drift Into Sea Amid Rough Weather Off Gir Somnath; ICG Rescues Four Fishermen

Jul 05, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Gir Somnath: Heavy rain and strong winds triggered rough sea conditions off the Gir Somnath coast on Sunday, causing several fishing boats anchored at Syed Rajpara village in Una taluka to break free from their moorings and drift into the sea. According to officials, five to six fishing boats and two to three smalle...Read More

Man Killed in Crocodile Attack on Orsang River Bank in Dabhoi

Jul 05, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: A heartbreaking incident took place in Paragam village of Dabhoi taluka of Vadodara district on Sunday. An elderly man who had gone fishing on the banks of the Orsang River was attacked by a crocodile and died on the spot. According to the information received, due to the monsoon, the Orsang River is current...Read More

Key Girder Launching Work Nears Completion at Vadaj Flyover Project in Ahmedabad

Jul 05, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Construction of the flyover at Vadaj Junction in the city's West Zone is progressing, with a key phase of the project currently under way. The launch of a 41-metre-long girder for the span between piers PG-1 and GP-3 on the carriageway towards Gandhi Ashram began on the night of July 3. The Ahmedabad Muni...Read More

Six-Lane Bhat Circle Cable-Stayed Bridge on Gandhinagar - Ahmedabad Airport Road Opens for Traffic

Jul 05, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: The new cable-stayed flyover at Bhat Char Rasta on the road connecting the state capital, Gandhinagar, with Ahmedabad Airport was opened to vehicular traffic by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel this morning. The 1.48-km-long cable-stayed flyover, built at an estimated cost of ₹175 crore, is the first ca...Read More

Ahmedabad Court Rejects Arvind Kejriwal's Plea Seeking PM Modi's Degree Records

Jul 05, 2026 | AhmedabadBJPGujaratPolitics

Ahmedabad: A city sessions court on Saturday dismissed a revision application filed by former Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, who had sought directions to Gujarat University to produce documents related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's educational qualifications and de...Read More

Another Café Running Illegal Hookah Bar Busted in Ahmedabad; Two Held

Jul 05, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad Police, in its drive against illegal hookah bars, raided Elysium Café in Chharodi, where Sola Police found 15 youths smoking hookah at seven tables in the café's open area. During questioning, café manager Vivek Sharma allegedly told police that the hookah bar was being operated by Harshad Pr...Read More

Ahmedabad City Gets Up to 4.1 Inches of Rainfall; Know Area-wise Data

Jul 05, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad city received widespread rainfall during the last 24 hours ending 6 am on July 5, with several areas recording moderate to heavy showers, according to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The highest amount of downpour was recorded in the Ognaj area at 105 mm (4.1 inches) during the 24-hour p...Read More

Widespread Rains Lash Gujarat; Here Are 24-Hour Rainfall Figures

Jul 05, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The state has been witnessing continuous rainfall over the past few days, and in the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. today, 197 talukas, mainly in South Gujarat, Saurashtra, and Central Gujarat, received rainfall. According to data released by the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC), Gandhinagar, Khambha taluk...Read More

Gujarat Govt Notifies Higher Compensation for Farmland Affected by Power Line Projects

Jul 05, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has issued a detailed circular within 24 hours to implement its decision to significantly enhance compensation for farmers whose land is affected by electricity transmission towers and power lines. Government spokesperson and Minister Jitubhai Vaghani said the decision provides fo...Read More

₹175-Crore Six-Lane Bhat Circle Cable-Stayed Bridge to Open on Sunday

Jul 04, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat's first six-lane urban cable-stayed bridge will be inaugurated on Sunday, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel set to dedicate the project to the public at 10 a.m. at Bhat Circle in Gandhinagar. The newly constructed Cable-Stayed Bridge over Bhat Circle on the Gandhinagar-Koba Aerodrome Road has be...Read More

IMD Issues Flash Flood Warning for Vadodara, Surat, Other Parts of Gujarat Until Sunday

Jul 04, 2026 | GujaratSuratVadodara

Vadodara: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a flash flood risk warning for several parts of Gujarat, including Vadodara, Surat, Gandhinagar, Navsari and Valsad. According to the IMD's latest Flash Flood Guidance bulletin issued by its Hydromet Division's Flash Flood Guidance Cell, low to moderate f...Read More

Railway Minister Reviews Progress of Under-Construction Ahmedabad Bullet Train Station

Jul 04, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday visited the under-construction Ahmedabad Bullet Train Station on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, where he reviewed the progress of the project and interacted with the engineers and construction teams working on the ambitious venture. Durin...Read More

Delhi - Mumbai Expressway Closure Without Prior Notice Near Ankleshwar Triggers Traffic Jam

Jul 04, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Ankleshwar: The gross negligence and irresponsible attitude of the administration has come to light on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway passing near Ankleshwar. There was great anger among motorists as the highway was closed without any prior information or public notice by the electricity department for work on high-tensio...Read More

PM Modi in Gujarat, inaugurates CG Semi OSAT facility in Sanand

Jul 04, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratNarendra Modi

Sanand: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat. Highlighting the significance of the occasion, the Prime Minister framed the launch as a testament to the nation's unwavering commitment to its goals. He emphasized that the ...Read More

Gujarat Police Trace 500 Missing Persons in Just 10 Days

Jul 04, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Gujarat Police launched a statewide campaign, Operation Milap, to trace missing children and adults and reunite them with their families. Following the success of the initial drive, the campaign was extended by another 10 days. During this extended phase, police traced 500 missing children and adults and reun...Read More

Anupam Singh Gahlaut Joins Office as Police Commissioner of Ahmedabad City

Jul 04, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratVideo

Ahmedabad: 1997-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Gujarat cadre, Anupam Singh Gehlaut, on Saturday took over office as the Ahmedabad City Police Commissioner, following his appointment earlier this month. Watch: 1997-batch IPS officer Anupam Singh Gahlaut joins office as the Police Commissioner of A...Read More

Jetpar Farmers Protest Row: Hakabha Gadhvi Claims Nilesh Arvadiya Sought ₹25 Crore

Jul 04, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Morbi: A major controversy has erupted on the 17th day of the ongoing hunger strike at Jetpar in Morbi district over farmers' issues. Folk writer and comedian Hakabha Gadhvi made serious allegations against Nilesh Arvadiya , who is associated with the movement, during a press conference. According to Hakabha, Arvadiya ...Read More

Gujarat Govt Announces In-Charge DEOs for Six Newly Created Offices

Jul 04, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratKutchSaurastraSuratVadodara

Gandhinagar: The state government has decided to assign additional charge of the posts currently vacant in the newly formed District Education Officer (DEO) offices following the division of the Ahmedabad (city), Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Kutch-Bhuj, Rajkot, and Surat District Education Officer offices. The Education Depa...Read More

Heavy Rains Batter Gujarat; Portion of Dwarka-Somnath Highway Washed Away

Jul 04, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Ahmedabad: Monsoon has gained momentum in Gujarat. In the last 24 hours till 6 am on Saturday, 225 talukas of the state received rain, of which 168 talukas received significant rainfall. The highest rainfall was recorded in coastal Mangrol taluka of Junagadh district, with more than 22 inches, leaving the entire area w...Read More

Election of Umreth BJP MLA Harshad Parmar challenged in Gujarat High Court

Jul 04, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Ahmedabad: An election petition has been filed before the Gujarat High Court challenging the election of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Harshad Govindbhai Parmar from the Umreth Assembly constituency, alleging suppression of assets in the affidavit submitted with his nomination papers for the 2026 by-election. The...Read More

PM Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand from July 6 to 11

Jul 04, 2026 | IndiaIndia/WorldNarendra Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand from July 6 to 11, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. The MEA note said, at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Prabowo Subianto, Prime Minister hri Narendra...Read More

Tapi weir-cum-causeway overflows in Surat for first time this monsoon

Jul 04, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Due to continuous rainfall in the upstream areas, the weir-cum-causeway connecting Rander and Katargam has overflowed for the first time this monsoon season following a rise in the Tapi river's water level. The causeway begins to overflow at 6.0 metres, and due to heavy rain, the water level crossed that mark at...Read More

Rain cools Ahmedabad as daytime temperatures fall across Gujarat

Jul 04, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Amid the rainy weather in many parts of the state, a significant drop in daytime temperatures has been recorded in many cities, including Ahmedabad. According to an India Meteorological Department (IMD) daily weather report, the maximum temperature in Ahmedabad was recorded at 32.2 degrees Celsius on Friday,...Read More

Six semiconductor projects worth ₹1.24 lakh crore to generate 50,000+ jobs in Gujarat: Govt

Jul 04, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Under the India Semiconductor Mission, six major semiconductor projects have been approved in the state, with a combined investment of about ₹1.24 lakh crore. These projects are expected to generate over 50,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, significantly strengthening India's semiconducto...Read More

Western Railway commissions 24x7 Integrated Control Centre in Ahmedabad

Jul 04, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailwayTravel

Ahmedabad: Western Railway's Ahmedabad Division has commissioned a modern integrated control centre that will function as a round-the-clock command and control hub for railway operations across North Gujarat. Built over an area of nearly 24,500 sq ft, the facility houses the Railway Protection Force (RPF) control ro...Read More