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CAG Flags Lapses in Storage, Disposal of Seized Narcotics in Gujarat; Calls for Proper Storage Vaults

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IMD to Set Up Doppler Weather Radars in Ahmedabad, Surat Under Mission Mausam

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is preparing to significantly strengthen Gujarat’s weather monitoring network under Mission Mausam. So far, the state has mainly relied on the Bhuj radar for observations, but the upgraded system will include advanced S-Band Doppler weather radars (DWRs) in Ahmeda...Read More

Gujarat Likely to Get 11 Greenfield Airports as Centre Approves UDAN 2.0

Mar 26, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: In a major push to strengthen domestic air connectivity, the Central Government has approved the Regional Connectivity Scheme - Modified UDAN for a period of ten years from FY 2026–27 to FY 2035–36, with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore. Under the modified UDAN scheme, the government plans to develop ...Read More

GIFT City to Get New International School; Priority Admission for Employees’ Children

Mar 26, 2026 |

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

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

Mar 26, 2026 |

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

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IPL 2026: We Want to Score Big Runs Consistently, Says Gujarat Titans Captain Shubman Gill

Ahmedabad: Captain Shubman Gill laid down a clear and confident marker for the IPL 2026 season, emphasising consistency over occasional brilliance as the defining goal for the Gujarat Titans. As the team prepares for the new campaign, Gill stressed the importance of scoring runs regularly and performing well in all con...Read More

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Gujarat HC Seeks NHAI Affidavit on NH-8 Repairs, Toll Collection and Maintenance Spending

Mar 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to file a detailed affidavit on the condition, maintenance, and toll collection of key stretches of National Highway-8 (now known as NH-48), while hearing public interest litigations alleging poor upkeep despite heavy toll re...Read More

Surat - Mangaluru Express Regularised; Direct Link to Goa and Karnataka

Mar 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has announced the regularisation of the 09057/09058 Surat–Mangaluru Special as Train No. 19057/19058 Surat–Mangaluru Express, providing direct rail connectivity between South Gujarat, the Konkan region and coastal Karnataka. The train will run on a bi-weekly basis. According to Western...Read More

Petrol Pump Licence Suspended, Case Filed Against Rajkot Dealers Association Chief

Mar 26, 2026 |

Rajkot: Rumours of petrol and diesel shortage triggered panic buying across Gujarat, including Rajkot, leading to long queues at fuel stations on Monday. The situation escalated after a statement by Rajkot Petrol Pump Dealers Association president Gopal Chudasama, prompting action by oil companies and authorities. An ...Read More

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

Mar 26, 2026 |

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

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

Mar 26, 2026 |

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

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

Mar 26, 2026 |

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

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

Mar 26, 2026 |

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

Western Railway Extends Trips of Several Gujarat-Passing Special Trains

Mar 26, 2026 |

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

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

Mar 26, 2026 |

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

Over 63,939 km Canal Network Completed Under Narmada Project

Mar 26, 2026 |

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

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

Mar 26, 2026 |

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

Private Oil Company Nayara Energy Hikes Petrol and Diesel Prices

Mar 26, 2026 |

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

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

Mar 26, 2026 |

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

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

Mar 26, 2026 |

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

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

Mar 26, 2026 |

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

Lemon Tree Expands in Gujarat with Keys Select Hotel in Vadodara

Mar 26, 2026 |

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

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

Mar 26, 2026 |

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

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

Mar 26, 2026 |

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: 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 |

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

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

Mar 25, 2026 |

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

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

Mar 25, 2026 |

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

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

Mar 25, 2026 |

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

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

Mar 25, 2026 |

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 |

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

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

Mar 25, 2026 |

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 |

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

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

Mar 25, 2026 |

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

Gujarat Assembly Passes Educational Institution Service Tribunal Amendment Bill-2026

Mar 25, 2026 |

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 |

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