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Vadodara Gas hikes industrial gas prices; domestic rates unchanged

Mar 28, 2026 |

Vadodara: Vadodara Gas Ltd (VGL) has revised its gas tariffs for industrial consumers in the city, while leaving rates for other segments unchanged. Industrial users will now have to pay ₹2 more per standard cubic metre (SCM). According to reports, the hike was introduced last week amid emerging supply constraints, ...Read More

PM Modi to Inaugurate ₹271 Crore Projects at Sanand and Naroda GIDC

Mar 28, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate development projects worth over ₹271 crore in Sanand and Naroda industrial estates of Gujarat during his visit to the state on March 31, 2026. The projects, executed by the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation, are aimed at strengthening industrial infras...Read More

Harsh Sanghavi, Jairam Ramesh Spar on X Over GSPC KG Basin Discovery

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A political spar broke out on social media platform X between Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Congress leader Jairam Ramesh after the latter targeted the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central Government over India’s rising dependence on crude oil, LPG and natural gas imports. The excha...Read More

Air India to move all domestic flight operations to Terminal 2 at Ahmedabad Airport

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Air India today announced that all its domestic flight operations at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in the city will shift from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2, effective 29 March 2026. The relocation covers Air India’s schedule of 210 weekly domestic flights operating to and from Ahmedabad, whil...Read More

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Samrat Samprati Museum, Koba to have seven galleries with rare artefacts

Koba (Gandhinagar): A unique confluence of India’s rich cultural heritage and historical legacy is set to take shape at the newly built Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar. The grand museum will be inaugurated on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The museum is dedicated to the...Read More

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Cars24 vs ACKO for Online Challan Payment: Which One Should You Use?

Mar 28, 2026 |

Paying a traffic challan used to mean a trip to the RTO office, a long queue, and half a day gone. Today, several platforms let you clear dues from your phone in minutes. Two names that come up often are Cars24 and ACKO. Both work, but they are built for different kinds of users, and that difference matters when you ar...Read More

Patan Gets a New Modern Bus Port of GSRTC

Mar 27, 2026 |

Patan: Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi today inaugurated a modern bus port built in Patan under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) and M/s Katira Construction (Patan) Pvt. Ltd. The new bus port is spread over an area of approximately 15,974 square m...Read More

Gujarat Govt Reshuffles District In-Charge Secretaries; 21 IAS Officers Given New Responsibilities

Mar 27, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: In a significant administrative move, the General Administration Department (GAD) of the Gujarat government has issued fresh orders for the appointment and reassignment of in-charge secretaries (Prabhari Sachivs) for various districts. According to the order, the appointed officers will oversee developmen...Read More

Railways Regularises Agra–Asarva (Ahmedabad) Train, 5-Day Weekly Service via Udaipur

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Railway Board has approved the regularisation of the 01919/01920 Agra Cantt–Asarva Special train as a regular service, which will now run as 20178/20177 Agra Cantt–Asarva Express, according to an official communication. The train will operate five days a week with multiple commercial stoppages across...Read More

Relief for farmers: Gujarat extends deadline for land purchase payment till Dec 2026

Mar 27, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Friday announced that Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has decided to extend the deadline by one year for tenants to pay the purchase price under Section 32 of the Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act. As per the Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948, under Section...Read More

Hit-and-Run on SG Highway: Car Hits Bike, Drags It Before Driver Flees

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A serious road accident was reported on the Pakwan overbridge on SG Highway in Ahmedabad this afternoon, leaving a 47-year-old motorcyclist critically injured after being hit by a speeding car whose driver fled the scene. The accident occurred when a Volkswagen car travelling from Thaltej towards Sarkhej ra...Read More

Gujarat govt grants stamp duty relief for inheritance, partition of agricultural land

Mar 27, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has decided to provide relaxation in jantri-based stamp duty provisions for internal land transactions among lineal and collateral heirs in the state, the Gujarat government said. The decision comes after representations made by community leaders, farmer associations and agri...Read More

ED Ahmedabad files prosecution complaint in ₹10.9 crore bank fraud case

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Ahmedabad Zonal Office, has filed a prosecution complaint under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a bank fraud case against M/s Shree Om Fab and others, officials said. The ED initiated investigation under the PMLA ...Read More

Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026 set to provide solid Legal protection for Women

Mar 27, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat State Assembly recently passed the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, aiming to provide stronger legal protection and equality for women across communities. The Bill covers key areas such as marriage, divorce, live-in relationships, maintenance and inheritance, and seeks to ensure eq...Read More

IMD forecasts unseasonal rain in these parts of Gujarat on March 29-30

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dry weather across Gujarat for the next two days, with light rain and thundershowers likely at isolated places in North Gujarat and Kutch from March 29, according to the latest mid-day weather bulletin issued on March 27. As per the forecast, weather re...Read More

PM Modi to virtually lay foundation for ₹141-crore Ambaji water supply scheme

Mar 27, 2026 |

Banaskantha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually lay the foundation stone of a ₹141-crore drinking water project for the holy pilgrimage town of Ambaji and surrounding tribal areas of Banaskantha district. The Ambaji Group Water Supply Scheme (Part-1 and Part-2), covering tribal regions of Danta and Amirgarh ...Read More

Gujarat BJP announces state co-spokespersons, media co-incharges

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Gujarat BJP state president Jagdish Vishwakarma on Friday announced the names of state co-spokespersons and state media co-incharges of the party. State Co-Spokespersons The following leaders have been appointed as Pradesh Sah Pravakta (State Co-Spokespersons): Dhavalbhai Patel (MP) – Valsad ...Read More

Row Over MLA Mohan Kokani’s Housewarming ! Kajal Hindustani Raises Questions

Mar 27, 2026 |

Vyara: A controversy has erupted in Gujarat after activist Kajal Hindustani questioned the religious identity of BJP MLA from the Vyara Assembly seat, Mohan Kokani, following a housewarming ceremony at his residence in Vyara that allegedly involved Christian rituals performed by a pastor. The controversy began after p...Read More

Gujarat Govt Clears 6 Zone Change Proposals Submitted by AUDA

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has approved six zone change proposals submitted by the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA), paving the way for major land-use changes in Godhavi, Kathwada, Jamiyatpura, Pardhol and Virochananagar. The approvals are expected to accelerate urban expansion, industrial growth an...Read More

850-Bed ‘Rain Basera’ Built at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital for Patients’ Relatives

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A state-of-the-art 858-bed Rain Basera facility has been built at the Civil Hospital campus in Asarwa at a cost of about ₹60 crore to provide accommodation for relatives of patients coming for treatment from across Gujarat and other states. Civil Hospital, one of the largest government hospitals in Asia, ...Read More

Ahmedabad-Mumbai Vande Bharat to Continue with 20 Coaches; Extra Coach Added to Karnavati Express

Mar 27, 2026 |

Surat: Earlier this month, the Railways increased the number of coaches in the Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express to 20. The extension, which was initially allowed till March 31, has now been further extended for the month of April. The Railways has also announced temporary changes in the operation of the ...Read More

LPG Tanker Jag Vasant Reaches Gujarat After Hormuz Passage Amid West Asia War

Mar 27, 2026 |

Vadinar: LPG tanker Jag Vasant, carrying about 47,600 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, docked at Vadinar port in Gujarat late Thursday night, nearly three weeks after being held up in the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The vessel’s arrival has eased concerns over LPG availability in I...Read More

30-Day Block at Surat Railway Station, Some Trains to Operate from Udhna

Mar 27, 2026 |

Surat: The modernization work at Surat railway station has reached a crucial stage. As part of the station redevelopment project, the railways will carry out the launching of a U-roof structure between platforms 2–3 and 4. For this purpose, the railway administration has issued a Traffic Working Order (TWO) for 30 da...Read More

Ahmedabad Businessman, Associates Duped of ₹64 Crore in Land Deal Fraud

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A 37-year-old businessman from Thaltej and his partners were allegedly cheated of about ₹64 crore in a real estate fraud, following a complaint filed with the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch. According to the complaint, Mayur Thakkar, who is involved in angadia and land dealings, was intr...Read More

Himmatnagar–Khedbrahma Railway Line Speed Trial Successful, PM Modi Likely to Inaugurate on March 31

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A speed trial of electric locomotives conducted on the newly electrified 55.672-km broad gauge Himmatnagar–Khedbrahma railway line was successful, marking a significant step towards the commissioning of the gauge-converted section. During the trial, the electric loco reached Khedbrahma from Himmatnagar in ...Read More

AMC Fines Beekay Bakers on CG Road After Insects Found in Nankhatai

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has levied a fine of ₹25,000 on Beekay Bakers on CG Road after a customer allegedly found insects in nankhatai (cookies) purchased from the shop. Following the complaint, officials from the AMC health department inspected the premises and detected multiple hygiene v...Read More

IIM Ahmedabad Opens New AI School Backed by ₹100 Crore Donation from Alumna

Mar 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) inaugurated the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence on its campus on Thursday. The new school is aimed at combining advanced artificial intelligence research with management expertise to address complex challenges across industry, govern...Read More

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

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

Mar 26, 2026 |

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

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

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

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

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

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