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

Mar 25, 2026 | GujaratSurat

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

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

Mar 25, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSurat

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

Gujarat BJP Announces State Election Committee - Parliamentary Board

Mar 25, 2026 | BJPGujaratPolitics

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

Out of 11,648 Milk Samples Tested, 868 Found Substandard in Gujarat

Mar 25, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government informed the Assembly that no case of chemical adulteration in milk has been found in the state, though several samples were found to be substandard during testing. As per the reply by Minister of State for Health , as of 31 December 2025, the state administration collected 11,648 m...Read More

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Mar 25, 2026 | Central Gujarat, Gujarat Featured

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

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

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

Mar 25, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratPassportTravel

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

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

Mar 25, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

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

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

Mar 25, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

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 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 | AhmedabadGujaratRailwayTravel

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

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

Mar 25, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratVadodara

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

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 | GujaratIndia

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

963 PG Medical Seats Added in Gujarat in Last Two Years

Mar 25, 2026 | GujaratHealth

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government informed the Assembly that the state currently has 32 postgraduate (PG) medical colleges with a total of 3,724 approved seats. The information was provided by the Minister of State for Health in a written reply during the Budget session of the Assembly. As per the reply, as of 31 Ja...Read More

British Specialty Chemicals Firm Croda Opens £55m Facility in Dahej, Gujarat

Mar 25, 2026 | BusinessCentral GujaratGujarat

Dahej: British specialty chemicals company Croda International Plc has inaugurated a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Dahej of Bharuch. The £55 million (around ₹691 crore) facility is now the largest UK investment in India’s chemical sector, according to Harjinder Kang, UK Trade Commissioner for South Asia...Read More

Re-Investigation Ordered in IKDRC Equipment Purchase: Govt

Mar 25, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government informed the Assembly that a re-investigation has been ordered into the alleged irregularities in the purchase of equipment at the Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre (IKDRC), Ahmedabad Civil Medicity. A preliminary report has already been submitted in the case. Accordi...Read More

West Asia Conflict Pushes Diamond Auctions to Surat Diamond Bourse

Mar 25, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has disrupted international trade, may benefit Surat’s diamond industry, with global companies shifting auction activities to the city. Dubai-based Stargems Group has moved its rough diamond auction to the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB), officials said. A seven-day pre-a...Read More

Okha - Tirupati Weekly Express Train Announced; Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot Among Key Halts

Mar 25, 2026 | GujaratIndiaRailwaySaurastra

Okha: The Railway Board has approved the regularisation of special train 09520/09519 Okha–Tirupati Special as 19559/19560 Okha–Tirupati Express, which will now run as a weekly regular service between Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh, according to an official communication. As per the schedule, 19560 Okha–Tirupati Expr...Read More

Railway Board Approves Ahmedabad - Patna Amrit Bharat Express

Mar 25, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailwayTravel

Ahmedabad: Railway Board has approved the regularisation of the 09447/09448 Ahmedabad–Patna special train as 21905/21906 Ahmedabad–Patna Amrit Bharat Express, making it the first Amrit Bharat service from Ahmedabad. The new train will run as a weekly service between the two cities, according to an official communic...Read More

Fake Train Ticket Racket Busted During Checking at Ahmedabad Railway Station

Mar 25, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailway

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad division of Western Railway has busted a fake railway ticket racket during a routine checking drive, exposing a well-organised operation in which photocopied tickets were sold as genuine. The fraud came to light when a long-distance express train from Prayagraj arrived in Ahmedabad and ticket-...Read More

Liquor Found During IT Raid at Mayur Dye Chem Partner’s Home

Mar 25, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Foreign liquor was seized from the Bopal residence of Sujal Patel, partner of Mayur Dye Chem, during ongoing Income Tax raids on the Gujarat-based chemical manufacturing firm. Following the recovery, Bopal police registered a prohibition offence, confiscated the liquor and arrested Patel. According to pol...Read More

AB Jewellers Files Police Complaint Against Bullion Firm Directors for Silver Fraud

Mar 25, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Directors of Rakhial-based Gujarat Bullion Refinery Ltd have been booked for allegedly cheating a jewellery firm of silver worth around ₹34 lakh, police said. According to a complaint filed at Satellite police station by Mayur Barot, showroom manager of Arvindbhai Bechardas Jewellers (AB Jewellers) near S...Read More

Surat Yoga Centre Donations Used for Fake Currency Racket; Accused Travelled to China to Buy Printer: Police

Mar 25, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Donations collected at a yoga centre in Surat were allegedly diverted to fund a counterfeit currency racket, with the main accused travelling to China to procure a high-tech printer used for printing fake notes, the Crime Branch said during the ongoing investigation. According to officials, Pradeep Jotangiya, w...Read More

Gujarat Assembly Passes Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026; Full Bill Copy Here

Mar 25, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Assembly on Tuesday passed the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill by a majority vote, paving the way for implementation of a uniform civil code in the state. The bill was cleared after a marathon discussion of nearly eight hours, during which 16 members participated. The legislation was passed ami...Read More

Ahmedabad Metro Recorded Highest-Ever Ridership on T20 World Cup Match Day

Mar 25, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar Metro Rail service has consistently recorded a sharp surge in passenger footfall during major sports and entertainment events held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, according to data released by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC). As per GMRC data, the highest passenger journe...Read More

Vidharmi Boys Harassed, Hit Me on Highway: Hindu Girl on Valsad - Pavagadh Padyatra Alleges

Mar 25, 2026 | Central GujaratFaithGujaratReligiousVadodara

Pavagadh: A Hindu girl who started a foot pilgrimage (padyatra) from Valsad in South Gujarat to Pavagadh Hill, which houses the Mahakali Mandir, has alleged that she was harassed by some boys from the minority community just a few kilometres before reaching the temple. Denisha Vasan, whose journey began from Valsad on...Read More

LPG to PNG Push: SMC Mandates 24-Hour Nod, Allows Round-the-Clock Gas Pipeline Work

Mar 24, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has granted special relaxations to speed up the expansion of the city gas distribution network being carried out by Gujarat Gas Company, allowing pipeline work on public roads even during night hours for the next four weeks in special cases. The decision has been taken in v...Read More

NHAI Fails to Attract Bids for 105-km Section of Tharad–Ahmedabad Expressway Under BOT Model

Mar 24, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratNorth GujaratRoad Journey

Ahmedabad: A major highway project proposed in Gujarat has hit a roadblock after the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) reportedly failed to receive any bids for its construction under the Built-Operate-Transfer (BOT) toll model. The project involves a 105.8-km six-lane access-controlled highway connecting San...Read More

Two U-Turns Open Under Sola Bridge Near Palladium Mall to Ease SG Highway Traffic Congestion

Mar 24, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: In a bid to reduce traffic congestion on the busy Sarkhej–Gandhinagar (SG) Highway, the Ahmedabad Traffic Police have opened two U-turn points under the Sola bridge near the Palladium Mall junction. The move is part of ongoing traffic engineering measures being implemented at major bottlenecks across the c...Read More

Locals protest against Shardapeeth College professor over "anti-Hindu remarks"

Mar 24, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Dwarka: A controversy has erupted in Dwarka after serious allegations were made against a professor of Shardapeeth College, run by Shardapeeth Vidyasabha, with Hindu organisations staging protests and demanding his immediate removal. The protesters accused Professor Vankar of making objectionable remarks against Hindui...Read More

Gujarat Govt Warns Against Hoarding, Reiterates Ban on Loose Sale of Petrol, Diesel

Mar 24, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Amid long lines at petrol pumps, the Gujarat government on Monday issued a circular stating that there is sufficient stock of petrol and diesel in the state and warned against panic buying triggered by rumours circulating on social media and other platforms. Authorities said fuel supply from refineries and...Read More

LPG Tanker Jag Vasant Set to Arrive at Kandla Port in Gujarat on March 26: Centre

Mar 24, 2026 | GujaratKutch

New Delhi: Out of the two Indian-flagged LPG tankers that crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, one is set to arrive on the Gujarat coast within two days. The LPG tanker Jag Vasant, currently located in the Gulf of Oman according to maritime traffic data, is expected to reach Kandla Port on March 26, a Union Shipping...Read More

Maruti Suzuki Approves ₹10,189 Crore Capacity Expansion at Gujarat’s Khoraj Plant

Mar 24, 2026 | AhmedabadBusinessGujarat

Ahmedabad: Maruti Suzuki India Limited has approved the first phase of capacity expansion at its upcoming manufacturing facility in Gujarat, marking a major step in the company’s long-term growth strategy. The decision was taken at the board meeting held on Tuesday, following the company’s earlier announcement on ...Read More

After Ceramic Sector, Crisis Now Hits Morbi Laminate Industry; Production Down to 50%

Mar 24, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Morbi: After the ceramic industry, the laminate (Sanmica) industry in Morbi and Halvad is now facing a major crisis due to a shortage of raw materials. Production in laminate factories has already been reduced by nearly 50%, and industry leaders have warned that if the situation does not improve by March 31, several un...Read More