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Gujarat Delegations to Visit 22 Countries for Vibrant Gujarat 2027 Outreach

Oct 17, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has launched one of its widest investment outreach campaigns ahead of the 11th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2027. Through October and November 2026, high-level delegations will visit 22 countries, while roadshows will be held in eight cities across India, accor...Read More

ED Searches 29 Premises Across Gujarat, Maharashtra in Stock Manipulation Probe

Oct 17, 2026 |

Bhavnagar: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted searches at 29 locations across six cities as part of a money laundering investigation into alleged stock price manipulation that reportedly caused heavy losses to more than one lakh retail investors. The searches were carried out in Mumbai and Nashik i...Read More

UP Man Accused in Rajkot Murder Case Fires at Police, Shot in Leg

Oct 17, 2026 |

Rajkot: A man arrested in connection with a murder case was shot in the right leg by police after allegedly opening fire at a police team during a weapon recovery operation on the Rajkot–Ahmedabad highway on Friday night. The accused, identified as Anurag Singh, allegedly fired two rounds at the police personnel and ...Read More

Ahmedabad Civic Body Sells Three Plots for Rs 239 Crore

Oct 17, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) earned Rs 239 crore by selling three of the nine plots put up for online auction on Friday. Among the plots sold was a 1,706 sq m property in Gota, which fetched Rs 1.8 lakh per sq m against a base price of Rs 1.7 lakh per sq m, generating around Rs 31 crore. In ...Read More

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Gujarati Calendar 2027: Vikram Samvat Gujarati Year 2083

Ahmedabad: We have prepared the Gujarati Calendar 2027 with a distinct Gujarati touch, continuing our yearly effort to serve Gujarati readers in India and across the world. The calendar has been designed in a larger format for convenient viewing on mobile phones, desktop computers and other screens. The calendar als...Read More

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Western Railway Extends Sabarmati - Jammu Tawi Express Up to Vaishno Devi Katra

Oct 17, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has extended the Sabarmati–Jammu Tawi Express up to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to improve passenger convenience and rail connectivity. The extended service will commence from October 18 for train number 19223 and October 20 for train number 19224. According to a press release issued by...Read More

Major Fire at Singhal Industries in Kalol

Oct 17, 2026 |

Kalol: A massive fire broke out at Singhal Industries in the Santej industrial area near Kalol, prompting the deployment of multiple fire tenders. The blaze remained uncontrolled more than an hour after it broke out, with thick plumes of black smoke rising from the factory and triggering panic among neighbouring indust...Read More

Ahmedabad Police Seize Fake L’Oréal, Matrix Cosmetics Worth Rs 6.90 Lakh; Arrests Two

Oct 17, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Ahmedabad police has uncovered a suspected counterfeit cosmetics racket, seizing 1,221 products bearing L’Oréal and Matrix branding, collectively valued at Rs 6.90 lakh, from two shops on Gheekanta Road. Acting on a complaint, the SOG raided My Beauty Center near P...Read More

AMC Seizes Over 6,000 Kg of Suspected Adulterated Sauce at Gota Unit

Oct 17, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) seized around 6,000 to 7,000 kg of suspected adulterated sauce from a manufacturing unit in the Gota area on Friday, as its Food Department continued its crackdown on unhygienic food production for the third consecutive day. The action comes amid increased demand fo...Read More

5 Workers Killed, 5 Injured in Explosion at Bharuch Pharma Unit

Oct 17, 2026 |

Bharuch: Five workers were killed and five others seriously injured in a powerful explosion at SynZeal Pharmachem’s manufacturing unit in Saykha GIDC in Bharuch district’s Vagra taluka late Friday night. The blast reportedly occurred during a hydrogenation process, triggering panic in the industrial area and raisin...Read More

DRI Seizes Rs 68 Lakh Gold from Dubai Passenger at Surat Airport

Oct 17, 2026 |

Surat: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 480 grams of gold worth Rs 68 lakh from one Mahommad Arif Patel, a Bharuch resident, at Surat International Airport on Thursday. Patel arrived from Dubai on an IndiGo flight and was intercepted by DRI officials based on specific intelligence inputs. The gol...Read More

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Launches Two Investment Funds at GIFT City

Oct 17, 2026 |

GIFT City: Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC International (IFSC) Ltd, the wholly owned GIFT City subsidiary of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, has introduced two fund-of-funds (FoF) schemes aimed at resident Indian investors seeking international market exposure, as well as non-resident Indians (NRIs) and foreign investors looking...Read More

Western Railway’s Largest Holding Area Getting Ready at Udhna Railway Station

Oct 16, 2026 |

Surat: Western Railway is setting up its largest passenger holding area on the eastern side of Udhna Railway Station to manage the expected rush of migrant passengers travelling to their home states for Diwali and Chhath Puja. The facility can accommodate up to 15,000 passengers at a time and is aimed at preventing ...Read More

Paras Healthcare Limited’s IPO to Open on Oct 21

Oct 16, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Paras Healthcare Limited (the “Company”), shall open the Bid/Offer in relation to its initial public offer (the “Offer”) of Equity shares on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The price band of the Offer has been fixed at ₹ 660 to ₹ 693 per Equity Share. (“Price Band”), a press release said. As pe...Read More

Google Maps Mishap! Tempo Gets Stuck in Alkapuri Railway Underpass in Vadodara

Oct 16, 2026 |

Vadodara: A tempo got stuck inside the low-clearance underpass at Alkapuri railway subway in Vadodara, causing a major traffic jam and disrupting vehicular movement. Traffic police rushed to the spot and, with the help of a JCB machine, removed the vehicle from the underpass, allowing traffic to return to normal. Ac...Read More

Man Held for Attacking Two On-Duty Cops at Vadodara Court

Oct 16, 2026 |

Vadodara: A man allegedly assaulted two police personnel on duty at the Diwalipura Court in Vadodara after being asked to maintain decorum in the courtroom. The accused, identified as Gaurang Patel, was arrested by the Akota police. According to the police, Constable Nitin Shah was on court-watch duty in Room No. A/...Read More

Majoktha Ahirs Demand OBC Recognition, Warn of Religious Conversion March in Rajkot

Oct 16, 2026 |

Rajkot: The Majoktha Ahir community has intensified its demand for recognition under the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) category, alleging that discrepancies in government caste records have deprived its members of OBC certificates and affected their access to government jobs. The community has s...Read More

AMC Seals Farsan Unit Over Non-Permitted Colours, Reused Oil; Seizes 1010 Kg Stock

Oct 16, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has sealed A.N. Gruh Udyog, a farsan manufacturing unit in the Danilimda area, and seized 1,010 kg of food products after an inspection allegedly found multiple food safety and hygiene violations, including the use of non-permitted colours in savoury snacks and the rep...Read More

Parking Woes at LVP Heritage Garba in Vadodara Leave Khelaiyas Frustrated

Oct 16, 2026 |

Vadodara: Poor parking arrangements at Vadodara’s renowned LVP Heritage Garba at Lakshmi Vilas Palace have triggered anger among participants, with a dispute reportedly leading to a confrontation with security personnel, a protest by khelaiyas and traffic congestion on a main road near the venue. Videos of the inc...Read More

ED Ahmedabad Files Chargesheet in ₹2.95 Crore Digital Arrest Fraud Case

Oct 16, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Ahmedabad Zonal Office, has filed a prosecution complaint before the Special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Court in Ahmedabad in connection with a ‘digital arrest’ cyber fraud case in which two elderly victims were cheated of a total of ₹2.95 crore. Acco...Read More

OG Navratri at Sarsana AC Dome in Surat Shut Over Fire Safety Violations

Oct 16, 2026 |

Surat: The Fire Department has ordered the closure of the air-conditioned dome hosting the OG Navratri event in Sarsana, Surat, after a surprise inspection found exposed electrical wiring, unauthorised alterations to entrance and emergency exit points, and the use of LPG cylinders in the food court. Chief Fire Offic...Read More

Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2026 at Sabarmati Riverfront from Oct 24

Oct 16, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2026 will offer visitors much more than a celebration of books, with an extensive line-up of programmes showcasing Gujarati literature, poetry, ghazals, humour, folk theatre, devotional music and patriotic songs. Scheduled to be held at the Sabarmati Riverfront Ev...Read More

Gujarat Gets Permanent Seat on New GST Standing Committee

Oct 16, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Gujarat will be among five large states to serve as permanent members of a new Standing Committee under the GST framework, alongside Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. According to reports, the 12-member committee will comprise five large, four medium and three small states. Apart from ...Read More

Weekend Navratri Plans? Visit This Website to Find Garba Events Near You

Oct 16, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Planning to dance to Garba tunes this weekend? Finding a nearby Garba venue during Navratri, which has often been a hassle, has become easier, thanks to a free website developed by a Gujarati software engineer. Called Nearby Navratri, the platform brings Garba events across India onto a single digital map...Read More

Ahmedabad CID Books Aam Janmat Party, 6 Others in ₹843-Crore Bogus Political Donation Racket

Oct 16, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad CID (Crime) has registered an FIR against the Aam Janmat Party, its national president, treasurer, chartered accountants and other alleged intermediaries in connection with an alleged ₹843-crore donation racket involving fraudulent financial transactions and the suspected misuse of political ...Read More

ECI Announces Special Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls in Gujarat

Oct 16, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in Gujarat and 16 other states and Union territories, with January 1, 2027, as the qualifying date, the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said on Thursday. The final electoral rol...Read More

Four Workers Killed in Blast at Chemical Unit in Gandhinagar

Oct 16, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Four workers were killed in an explosion at Kovika Dyes, a chemical manufacturing unit in Chhatral GIDC, Kalol taluka, on Thursday. Preliminary findings suggest excessive pressure buildup in a reduction vessel may have triggered the blast. The deceased were identified as Vinodkumar Sind, Teda Dehari, La...Read More

Centre OKays ₹991 Crore Kandla - Mundra National Highway Six-Laning Project

Oct 16, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Union Government has approved the upgrade of a 57.80-km stretch of National Highway 41 connecting Gandhidham (Kandla) and Mundra ports in Gujarat to six lanes at a cost of ₹991.19 crore, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced. The highway stretch serves as a key freig...Read More

Surat Police Bar JG Navratri Garba Over Missing Permissions

Oct 16, 2026 |

Surat: Saroli police have barred the organisers of JG Navratri from holding Garba celebrations at a venue near Roman Dine Hotel on Puna Canal Road in Surat without obtaining the necessary licences and permissions. In a notice issued on Wednesday, police said the organisers had planned to conduct Navratri celebration...Read More

Amit Shah on Gujarat visit

Oct 16, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is visiting Gujarat on Friday, October 16, with programmes scheduled in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Mehsana districts, including the foundation stone-laying ceremony for an 81-foot-tall statue of Lord Shiva at the Vardayini Mata temple complex in Rupal. Shah’s schedule begin...Read More

PM Modi likely to visit Gujarat on October 30-31

Oct 16, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit his home state of Gujarat on October 30 and 31, with programmes scheduled in Deesa in North Gujarat and Kevadiya in the Narmada district. Modi is expected to arrive in Deesa from New Delhi on the morning of October 30. He is likely to attend a programme orga...Read More

Forest Dept Staffer Injured in Lion Attack in Amreli

Oct 16, 2026 |

Amreli: A forest department employee was injured in a lion attack in Bagasara town of Amreli district on Wednesday afternoon, forest officials said. Mahesh Matiya, a helper with the forest department in his 40s, sustained minor injuries to his back and was discharged from hospital on Thursday. The incident occurr...Read More

319 Pakistani Hindus Given Indian Citizenship Certificates in Rajkot

Oct 15, 2026 |

Rajkot: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Thursday handed over Indian citizenship certificates to 319 displaced people from Pakistan at a ceremony in Rajkot, marking the end of years of uncertainty for families who had sought refuge in India. “Smile, from today you are all citizens of India,” Sangh...Read More

Gujarat to Get Four New Medical Colleges

Oct 15, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has approved the establishment of four brownfield medical colleges in Kheda, Mahisagar, Botad and Gir Somnath districts by upgrading existing government hospitals under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The initiative aims to expand medical education and strengthen healthca...Read More

Navratri 2026 Live Day 5: Falguni Pathak Garba, Atul Purohit at United Way, LVP Vadodara & More

Oct 15, 2026 |

Vadodara: The festive spirit continues across Gujarat as devotees and Garba enthusiasts gather for another night of vibrant celebrations. From Falguni Pathak’s energetic performances to Atul Purohit’s traditional Garba at the United Way Garba Mahotsav and celebrations at LVP in Vadodara, follow all the live perform...Read More