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Surat Flood Relief: Varachha Co-op Bank Launches Low-Interest Flood Loan Scheme

Jul 11, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: In a major relief measure for flood-affected residents and businesses in Surat, The Varachha Co-operative Bank Ltd. has launched a special 'Flood Loan' scheme offering loans of up to Rs. 5 lakh at 9% interest, along with a new insurance scheme to protect traders against losses caused by floods and waterlogging. ...Read More

Western Railway Completes 120 kmph Speed Trial on Katosan Road - Becharaji - Ranuj Rail Section in Gujarat

Jul 11, 2026 | GujaratNorth GujaratRailway

Ahmedabad: In good news for devotees of Becharaji Mataji, Western Railway on Saturday announced that, for the first time, a successful 120 kmph speed trial has been completed on the Katosan Road–Becharaji–Ranuj broad gauge rail section. According to Western Railway, a statutory safety inspection of the line was co...Read More

Ahmedabad Rural Police, Honda to Set Up Centre of Excellence for Road Safety in Viramgam

Jul 11, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: A Centre of Excellence for Road Safety and Traffic Management will be established at Viramgam to enhance road safety and promote a safer transportation ecosystem. The foundation stone for the facility, a joint initiative of the Ahmedabad Rural Police and Honda Motor Company, was laid on Friday. Honda will...Read More

Lion Drags Away and Kills Boy Climbing Girnar Hill

Jul 11, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Junagadh: A tragic incident unfolded on Girnar hill early on Saturday morning when a 12-year-old boy, Mayur, was attacked and killed by a lion while climbing the steps of the holy mountain with his family. The family, from Modaj village in Mehmedabad taluka of Kheda district, had come to Girnar on a pilgrimage. Followi...Read More

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UNICEF, PIB, AIIMS Nagpur to jointly organise Media Workshop on Childhood NCDs

Ahmedabad: UNICEF Maharashtra, UNICEF India Country Office (ICO), and Press Information Bureau (PIB) West Zone, in collaboration with AIIMS Nagpur, will be organising a two-day Media Capacity Building Workshop on Childhood Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) at AIIMS Nagpur, Maharashtra, on July 13 and 14, 2026. The wo...Read More

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Pest Found in Pav at Ahmedabad Restaurant; AMC Imposes Rs. 25,000 Fine

Jul 11, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: In yet another case of unhygienic food being served at a restaurant, a customer who visited Muralidhar Bhajipau restaurant in the city's Ghodasar area has alleged that he found a pest in the pav served to him. The customer recorded a video of the incident and shared it on social media, following which the A...Read More

Empty Shipping Container Washes Ashore at Navapara Beach in Gir Somnath

Jul 11, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Veraval: A huge shipping container was found washed ashore on the beach of Navapara village in Veraval taluka of Gir Somnath district early on Saturday morning, sparking curiosity among locals. After spotting the container near the crematorium, villagers immediately informed the Prabhas Patan police. Upon receiving th...Read More

Vadodara Yard Upgrade to Affect Several Western Railway Trains Till July 13

Jul 11, 2026 | GujaratRailwayTravelVadodara

Vadodara: Western Railway has announced temporary changes to train operations between July 11 and July 13, 2026, due to yard remodelling and the commissioning of a new Electronic Interlocking (EI) system at Vadodara railway station. The following trains will be affected: • 19036 Ahmedabad–Vadodara Intercity E...Read More

Bhavnagar Bank Hacking Case: Three More Accused Arrested

Jul 11, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Ahmedabad: The Cyber Centre of Excellence in Gandhinagar has arrested three more people in connection with the hacking of the Bhavnagar District Cooperative Bank's core banking system, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 10. According to the police, the three accused were part of a network that arrange...Read More

Kutch's Rogan Art Artisan Ashish Kansara Conferred Honorary D.Litt by AKTU

Jul 11, 2026 | GujaratKutch

Bhuj: Ashish Shantibhai Kansara, a renowned artist of Kutch's world-famous Rogan art, has been conferred with an honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt) degree by the Lucknow-based Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU). Kansara was honoured with the honorary D.Litt degree in recognition of his contribution ...Read More

188 Govt Quarters Worth ₹60.68 Crore Ready for Inauguration in Ahmedabad

Jul 10, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will e-inaugurate 188 modern government housing units, built by the Gujarat government's Roads and Buildings Department for government officials and employees, in Ahmedabad on July 12. These four multi-storey residential towers have been constructed at a cost of ...Read More

Govt Teacher Suspended, Held for Sending Student to Buy Alcohol in Una

Jul 10, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Gir Somnath: The Gujarat government today suspended a government primary school teacher after allegations surfaced that he had sent a student to buy alcohol. The incident, involving a Class 7 student, occurred at Khapat Primary School in Una taluka of Gir Somnath district. Education Minister Dr. Pradyuman Vaja stated ...Read More

Gujarat's Second 'Jumpstart' Great Indian Bustard Chick Crosses 40-Day Survival Mark

Jul 10, 2026 | GujaratIndiaKutch

Ahmedabad: A second Great Indian Bustard chick born in Gujarat's Kutch district through the innovative 'jumpstart' conservation programme has successfully crossed the crucial 40-day survival mark, marking a significant milestone in efforts to save one of India's most endangered bird species. Union Environment Minist...Read More

Gujarat Police Bust Interstate Fake Sex-Enhancement Drug Scam, 7 Held for Cyber Extortion

Jul 10, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Cyber Centre of Excellence of Gujarat CID Crime has busted an interstate cyber fraud racket that allegedly duped thousands of people across the country by selling fake Ayurvedic sexual wellness medicines online and later extorting money through threats. Acting on specific intelligence, the CID Crime t...Read More

Mamlatdar Office Staffer Nabbed in Decoy Bribe Trap by ACB Gujarat

Jul 10, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Tharad: The Gujarat Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a contractual peon working at the Tharad Mamlatdar office red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹200. The arrested accused has been identified as Kiritbhai Vaghjibhai Soni, who works as a peon on a contractual basis at the Tharad Mamlatdar office. The AC...Read More

ACB Gujarat Nabs Computer Operator in Decoy Bribe Trap

Jul 10, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Patan: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat has arrested an outsourced computer operator working at the Chanasma Mamlatdar office in Patan district red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹800 in a decoy operation. The ACB had received information that bribes ranging from ₹100 to ₹2,000 were being demanded ...Read More

Centre Aims to Enable Airbus Landings, Cargo Flight Operations at Keshod Airport by 2027: Minister

Jul 10, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Junagadh: Porbandar MP and Union Minister for Labour and Employment, as well as Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today chaired a review meeting on development works underway in Junagadh district. Officials from various departments were present at the meeting. During the meeting, he stated that the gove...Read More

Gujarat Cotton Farmers to Get Up to ₹14,000 Per Hectare Assistance Under New Central Scheme

Jul 10, 2026 | GujaratIndia

Ahmedabad: The Central Government has launched the 'Mission for Cotton Productivity' for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31, aiming to boost domestic cotton production, reduce reliance on imports, and increase farmers' income. Gujarat Agriculture Minister Jitubhai Vaghani stated that under this scheme, cotton-growing farmer...Read More

Which Places in Gujarat Might Get Rain During Next 7 Days? Here's IMD Forecast

Jul 10, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahemdabad: If you wish to know which districts of Gujarat will receive rainfall and where the weather will remain dry over the next seven days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh forecast valid until July 16. In a relieving piece of news, there is currently no alert for heavy rainfall in the s...Read More

ACB Gujarat Nabs Another Cop in Bribery Case

Jul 10, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Mehsana: Unarmed Police Constable Amin Hussain Manzoor Hussain Shaikh, posted at Kadi Police Station in Mehsana district, was caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat Police for accepting a bribe of ₹80,000. According to the ACB, a case was registered against the complainant and his brothers ...Read More

9,100+ Families Surveyed, 800+ Get Cash Aid in Flood-Hit Surat

Jul 10, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Gujarat government has launched relief and rehabilitation operations on a war footing to restore normalcy in areas of Surat affected by heavy rains and flooding. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi held a high-level review meeting late at night with the administration, the Surat Municipal Corporation, and c...Read More

₹5 Crore Hydroponic Marijuana Seized at Ahmedabad Airport

Jul 10, 2026 | AhmedabadAviationGujaratTravel

Ahmedabad: Customs officials at Ahmedabad airport seized 5.3 kg of hydroponic marijuana worth an estimated ₹5 crore from a passenger arriving from Bangkok. The contraband was found hidden inside the accused's checked-in trolley bag. In an attempt to evade detection, the accused had concealed the narcotics in five bl...Read More

Forged Will Used to Grab Multi-Crore Properties in Ahmedabad, CID Crime Books Six

Jul 10, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The CID Crime has uncovered an alleged land grab conspiracy involving prime properties worth several crore rupees in Ahmedabad's Vejalpur and Jodhpur areas. The accused are alleged to have fabricated hospital records, forged signatures and created a fake will to deprive a woman of her rightful share in her a...Read More

Lioness Found Dead Along Shetrunjay River in Bhavnagar

Jul 10, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Bhavnagar: A lioness was found dead on Thursday in a forest area connected to the Gir landscape near Gariyadhar in Bhavnagar district. Bhavnagar Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) Yogesh Desai confirmed the incident. Botad DCF Govindsinh Sarvaiya said the carcass was spotted during a routine patrol near the Shetrunja...Read More

Work on Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway Extension to Bhavnagar to Begin in 3 Months: Gadkari

Jul 10, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSaurastra

Gandhinagar: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari held a high-level meeting in Gandhinagar with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and senior officials of the concerned departments to comprehensively review National Highway projects in Gujarat. During the review of National Highway Authority of Ind...Read More

AMC Fires 13 AMTS, BRTS Bus Drivers for Reckless Driving, Misconduct with Passengers

Jul 10, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has terminated 13 bus drivers from its AMTS and BRTS services after surprise inspections found them involved in traffic violations, unsafe driving and misconduct with passengers. The action comes in response to a series of complaints from commuters, who alleged that...Read More

AMC Raises Mobile, Laptop Reimbursement Limits for Councillors

Jul 10, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has approved an increase in the reimbursement limits for mobile phones and laptops provided to councillors, citing evolving technological requirements. The decision was cleared by the Standing Committee during its meeting on Thursday. Standing Committee Chairman K...Read More

BJP fields Satish Patel for Manjalpur Assembly by-election

Jul 09, 2026 | BJPGujaratPoliticsVadodara

Vadodara: Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Satish Govindbhai Patel (Chhani) for upcoming by-election of Manjalpur assembly seat in Vadodara. The seat is vacant due to passing away of then sitting MLA Yogeshbhai Patel. Patel is former president of Vadodara district BJP and former Chairman of Standing Comm...Read More

Over 26 tonnes Chemically Dyed Fennel seeds seized from Unlicensed unit in Unjha

Jul 09, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Mehsana: The Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) of the Gujarat government has seized more than 26 tonnes of fennel seeds allegedly laced with chemical dyes at Unava, near Unjha. The seized stock, valued at around ₹19.6 lakh, has been confiscated, and legal proceedings have been initiated against the accused....Read More

Amreli youth killed in lion attack after 'disturbing mating pair'

Jul 09, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Amreli: A 21-year-old man was killed in a lion attack in Gujarat's Amreli district on Wednesday evening, a forest official said. The victim, Sohail Munjawar, a resident of Amreli, was attacked in the Antaliya revenue area near the Luvariya Reserve Forest, according to Deputy Conservator of Forests Chirag Amin. Ba...Read More

Gujarat Forest Department Introduces Missed Call Service for Saplings and Forest Services

Jul 09, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Want to plant a sapling but finding it difficult to locate a nearby Gujarat Forest Department nursery? There's now an easy solution. Simply dial 8320002000. The call will disconnect automatically, and you will receive an SMS containing a link on your mobile phone. Open the link to access the contact detail...Read More

Gujarat Leads India in Renewable Energy with 50.38 GW Installed Capacity, Targets 105 GW by 2030

Jul 09, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Global Energy Independence Day, observed every year on July 10, highlights the global commitment to reducing dependence on fossil fuels and building a cleaner, more sustainable future. Gujarat continues to lead India's clean energy transition, driven by rapid growth in wind, solar and rooftop solar capacit...Read More

Jio Launches ₹55 JioTV Pro Pack with 1,000+ Live TV Channels

Jul 09, 2026 | Business

Mumbai: Reliance Jio has launched a new ₹55 JioTV Pro Pack, offering subscribers access to more than 1,000 live TV channels on their smartphones through the JioTV app. The entertainment-only recharge pack comes with a validity of 30 days and is available for both prepaid and postpaid Jio users. The pack includes o...Read More

Rajesh Power Bags ₹653 Crore PGVCL Contract for Underground Power Cable Projects

Jul 09, 2026 | BusinessGujaratSaurastra

Ahmedabad: Rajesh Power Services Limited, an EPC contractor in power transmission and distribution, on Thursday announced that the company has secured new orders worth Rs. 653.12 crore (incl. taxes) from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL), a Government of Gujarat undertaking. These turnkey projects pertain to...Read More

Rain Intensity Eases Across Gujarat; Here's 24-Hour Rainfall Data

Jul 09, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat, which faced continuous torrential rains from Sunday to Tuesday, recorded a significant reduction in the intensity of rainfall on Wednesday. Most parts of the state received light drizzle during the last 24 hours ending at 6 am today, while moderate rain was confined to a few select areas. In total...Read More