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Surat: More than 4,000 people have been shifted to safer locations in Surat district as heavy rainfall and rising river levels continue to pose a flood threat. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for the district, the administration has been placed on high alert and rescue teams have been...Read More

Machhu-2 Dam 100% Full; 4 Gates Opened, High Alert for Morbi City and 32 Villages

Aug 01, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Morbi: Authorities have issued a high alert in Morbi district after the Machhu-2 Dam reached 100% of its storage capacity. To regulate the reservoir level, four gates of the dam have been opened by six feet at 12 noon on Saturday, releasing around 14,048 cusecs of water into the Machhu River. According to the admini...Read More

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Widespread Rains Lash Gujarat on Saturday Morning; Here's Taluka-Wise Details

Aug 01, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Ahmedabad: Heavy rain continued to lash several parts of Gujarat on Saturday morning, though the main rain-bearing system has now shifted towards Saurashtra and north-central Gujarat, triggering intense rainfall in Surendranagar, Morbi, Rajkot, Jamnagar and Bhavnagar districts. According to the State Emergency Operatio...Read More

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Adani Gas Imposes Another Price Hike; CNG Rate in Ahmedabad Now at Rs. 94.02 per kg

Aug 01, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat India

Ahmedabad: CNG users in Ahmedabad have been hit with another price hike as Adani Total Gas increased the price of CNG by Rs 4 per kg, effective August 1. Following the revision, CNG will now cost Rs 94.02 per kg, up from Rs 90.02 per kg. This is the second increase in less than two weeks. On July 19, the company had r...Read More

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Gujarat Postpones TAT-HS 2026 Main Exam to August 8 Due to Heavy Rain

Gandhinagar: Keeping in view the forecast of heavy rainfall across the state and the representations received from examinees, the State Examination Board has postponed the main examination of the Teacher Aptitude Test (Higher Secondary)–2026 (Gujarati Medium). The main examination, which was earlier scheduled to be ...Read More

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Gujarat MBBS, BDS Admission 2026 Begins; Registration Open Till August 12

Aug 01, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The admission process for undergraduate medical and dental courses in Gujarat has begun following the declaration of the revised NEET-UG results. The Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) started online PIN distribution and registration on July 31, with the...Read More

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Illegal Tree Felling at Rasala Park: AMC Issues Notice to Garden Supervisor

Aug 01, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has initiated action after a tree was allegedly felled without permission inside Rasala Park, where the civic body's Garden Department has its headquarters. The issue came to light after a video showing tree cutting inside the park near Law Garden went viral on soci...Read More

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Ahmedabad RTO Directs Dealers to Use Prescribed Snap-Lock System for HSRP Plates

Aug 01, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Regional Transport Office (RTO) has directed automobile dealers to ensure that High-Security Registration Plates (HSRPs) are installed strictly in accordance with government norms and prescribed quality standards after receiving complaints that number plates were falling off during heavy rain a...Read More

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Ahmedabad City Wakes Up to 3 Inches of Rain; Here's Area-Wise Rainfall Data

Aug 01, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The city of Ahmedabad woke up to an average of 3.01 inches of rainfall recorded over the last 24 hours (from 6 am on July 31 to 6 am on August 1). Different parts of the city received between 1.79 inches and 4.09 inches of rain. Thaltej recorded the highest rainfall at 4.09 inches, followed by 3.90 inches i...Read More

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Heavy Rain to Lash Gujarat: IMD Issues Red, Orange and Yellow Alerts Across State till Aug 2

Jul 31, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a three-day heavy rainfall warning for Gujarat, with South Gujarat and parts of central Gujarat likely to receive the heaviest rainfall over the next three days. Red, Orange and Yellow alerts have been issued for several districts from July 31 to August 2,...Read More

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Ahmedabad Schools, Colleges to Again Remain Shut on Aug 1 Due to Heavy Rain Alert

Jul 31, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: In view of the heavy rainfall warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Ahmedabad district administration has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges on August 1. Like other districts such as Surat and Vadodara, Ahmedabad will also observe a holiday in schools for the second co...Read More

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Vande Bharat Express Train Completes First-Ever Live Heart Transport from Surat to Ahmedabad

Jul 31, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat Railway Surat Travel

Ahmedabad: Indian Railways has achieved another milestone in healthcare services by transporting a live human heart through the Vande Bharat Express for the first time. The organ was transported within the critical time window on Train No. 20901 Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express from Surat to Ah...Read More

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Surat Extends Holiday for Schools, Colleges on August 1 as Heavy Rain Continues

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: As the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Surat district, the district administration has declared a holiday in all schools, anganwadis, colleges and ITIs on Saturday, August 1, keeping in mind the safety of students. This will be the second consecutive day that educational inst...Read More

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Ahmedabad on Red Alert as IMD Forecasts Extremely Heavy Rain for Next 48 Hours

Jul 31, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Ahmedabad city for the next 48 hours. According to the IMD bulletin, heavy to very heavy rain at a few places, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall, is very likely in Ahmedabad till 8:30 am on August 2. Keepi...Read More

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Gujarat HC Orders Probe Against Ahmedabad DySP

Jul 31, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has ordered an inquiry against an Ahmedabad Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) over allegations that she tried to pressure victims in an alleged custodial torture case into withdrawing legal proceedings against her and other police personnel. Justice M. R. Mengdey directed the Ahm...Read More

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Silver Coins Found in Rubble in Palanpur; Crowds Gather to Dig Through the Debris

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat North Gujarat

Palanpur: A large crowd gathered on Friday after news spread that silver coins had been found in rubble dumped in an open area near Mansarovar in Palanpur, Banaskantha district. People were seen digging through the debris in the hope of finding coins, creating a buzz and an atmosphere of curiosity at the site. Accordi...Read More

Vadodara Schools, Colleges to Remain Shut for 2nd Consecutive Day on Aug 1

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat Vadodara

Vadodara: The district administration has decided to keep schools and colleges closed for the second consecutive day on Saturday. District Collector and District Magistrate Anil Dhamelia has issued a notification ordering the closure of educational activities in all educational institutions across the district on Augus...Read More

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Surat Lashed by Heavy Rain: Roads Waterlogged, Textile Markets Closed; Army Mobilised

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: Amid the Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Surat city and nearby areas have been lashed by intense downpours that have inundated several parts of the city, disrupting normal life. With a Red Alert in force, the district administration has ordered the clos...Read More

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Where Did It Rain in Gujarat on Friday Morning? Taluka-wise Rainfall Data Here

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Gandhinagar: Heavy rain lashed several parts of the state on Friday morning amid the weather department's forecast of heavy rainfall. According to data from the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC), the highest rainfall of 203 mm (7.99 inches) was recorded in Umarpada taluka of Surat district between 6 am and 12 noo...Read More

Woman Arriving from Dubai Caught with Rs 35.5 Lakh Gold at Ahmedabad Airport

Jul 31, 2026 | Ahmedabad Aviation Gujarat Travel

Ahmedabad: A woman arriving from Dubai was caught at Ahmedabad International Airport with more than 240 grams of 24-karat gold jewellery worth around Rs 35.5 lakh, which she had allegedly concealed by wearing it as personal ornaments. According to the Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU), the passenger was intercepted ...Read More

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AMC Defers Jaya Parvati Vrat Events at Sabarmati Riverfront, Kankaria Lake Amid Heavy Rain Alert

Jul 31, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat India

Ahmedabad: With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy rainfall in Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat over the coming days, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has decided to postpone the special night programme organised for women and girls observing Jaya Parvati Vrat at the Sabarmati Rive...Read More

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Surat Collector Orders Two-Day Factory Shutdown, Cancels Govt Staff Leave Amid Heavy Rain

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: The district administration has gone into alert mode as the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in Surat district. Keeping in mind the possibility of flash floods and other disaster-like situations, District Collector Tejas Parmar has announced important decisions. As per the order issued by ...Read More

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Water Level Situation in Major Dams Across Gujarat on July 31; Sardar Sarovar 71% Full

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Amid the active monsoon season in the state, water inflows into Gujarat's reservoirs continue to rise. An average storage of 46.24 percent has been recorded across the state's 206 reservoirs, while the state's largest reservoir, the Sardar Sarovar (Narmada) Dam, has reached 71.48 percent of its total stora...Read More

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How Gujarat's 24x7 State Emergency Operations Centre Protects Citizens During Disasters

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Disasters never come with prior warning. Whenever a natural calamity or any unforeseen emergency strikes Gujarat, a dedicated system immediately swings into action. Within minutes, it mobilises the entire administrative machinery and works round the clock to ensure the safety of citizens. This invisible ye...Read More

Gujarat DyCM Sanghavi Cheers Indian Athletes at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi visited Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, to encourage and boost the morale of the Indian athletes participating in the Commonwealth Games. During his visit, the DyCM interacted with Indian sports enthusiasts and supporters present at the stadium. The enthusiasm ...Read More

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Gujarat to Provide Financial Aid to Flood-Hit Traders in Valsad and Navsari

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat South Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Government Spokesperson and Minister Jitubhai Vaghani on Thursday announced a financial rehabilitation package for traders affected by heavy rains and flooding in Valsad and Navsari districts. Addressing the media from Valsad, Vaghani said the state government will provide financial assistance to ...Read More

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Gujarat Rain Update: Fresh Downpour Batters State Amid IMD Red Alert

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat India

Surat: Amid the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) red alert in many parts of the state, heavy rain has been lashing Gujarat. Update at 10:30 pm - Rain continued to lash several parts of the state. According to the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC), Ambika taluka was the worst-hit, receiving over 20 inch...Read More

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Manjalpur By-Election Sees 37.5% Polling; Vote Counting on August 3

Jul 30, 2026 | Gujarat Vadodara

Vadodara: The by-election to the Manjalpur Assembly constituency in Vadodara recorded a voter turnout of 37.5 per cent on Thursday, with polling passing off peacefully, election officials said. Voting was held from 7 am to 6 pm, and no untoward incidents were reported, according to the Gujarat Chief Electoral Officer. ...Read More

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MSU Baroda Suspends Classes, Exams on July 31 Amid Heavy Rain Alert

Jul 30, 2026 | Gujarat Vadodara

Vadodara: The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) has suspended all academic and allied activities on Friday, July 31, 2026, in view of the heavy rainfall forecast for Vadodara and the holiday declared by the Collector and District Magistrate. The MSU, in a statement, said, "The Maharaja Sayajirao Universi...Read More

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ACB Gujarat Nabs Revenue Talati in Bribery Case

Jul 30, 2026 | Gujarat Kutch

Bhuj: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat caught a Revenue Talati working at the Bhuj Mamlatdar office red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹35,000. According to the ACB, agricultural land in Bhuj inherited by the complainant from his elders was sold through a registered document on March 27, 2026...Read More

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Ahmedabad Lake Gardens Closed to Public for Two Days Amid Heavy Rain Alert

Jul 30, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: In view of the forecast of heavy rains in Ahmedabad city and the prevailing situation, it has been decided to keep public entry restricted (closed) at all lake gardens in Ahmedabad for the next two days, with the safety of citizens being the top priority. This decision has been taken as a precautionary measu...Read More

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Schools, Colleges in Gandhinagar to Remain Closed for Two Days Amid Heavy Rain Forecast

Jul 30, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gandhinagar district administration has declared a holiday on July 31 and August 1 for all primary, secondary and higher secondary schools, colleges, ITIs and Anganwadis after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds. The order applies...Read More

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Surat Schools, Colleges, ITIs and Anganwadis Shut on July 31 Over Heavy Rain Warning

Jul 30, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: In view of the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of heavy rainfall in Surat district, the district administration has declared a holiday for all educational institutions on Friday, July 31, 2026, as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students. According to instructions issued by the ...Read More

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Gujarat Govt Authorises District Collectors to Transfer Class-III Revenue Department Employees

Jul 30, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: In a significant administrative reform aimed at making governance faster, more efficient and citizen-centric, the Gujarat Government's Revenue Department has delegated powers to district collectors to carry out intra-district transfers of Class-III employees working in district and taluka offices under the...Read More

Ahmedabad civic body to launch Online Marriage Registration Portal from August 1

Jul 30, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will implement a new online marriage registration system from August 1, 2026, making the process easier, more transparent and paperless. To facilitate the transition, marriage registration services will remain suspended throughout the day on July 31, 2026. At presen...Read More

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