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Surat: The owner of Tex Palazzo hotel has alleged that two moneylenders refused to return 870 grams of gold jewellery he had pledged against loans, despite repaying ₹83 lakh, including interest. According to an FIR at Mahidharpura police station, hotelier Bhikhaji Daviyarwala was introduced to Mustansir Channiwala...Read More

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Insects found in food at Ahmedabad hostel, AMC imposes ₹25,000 fine

Sep 29, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has imposed a ₹25,000 fine on Samaras Girls’ Hostel in the Gujarat University area after centipedes and worms were reportedly found in food served to students. The incident led to protests at the government-run hostel, with students raising slogans and demanding...Read More

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Gujarat govt appoints 7 members to GPSC

Sep 28, 2026 | Gujarat State Government

Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat has appointed seven members to the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC). The new members are K. L. Bachani (IAS), K. C. Sampat (IAS), K. S. Vasava (IAS, retired), Mayur Mehta (IAS), Dipak Kumar Rathod and Dr Shishir Trivedi. With these appointments, the recruitment process, ...Read More

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Elevation of Gujarat HC CJ to Supreme Court Recommended

Sep 28, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Supreme Court collegium in its meeting held on September 28th recommended elevation of three Chief Justices of the High Courts as Judges in the Supreme Court. Among them is Mrs Sunita Agarwal, Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court. The other two Chief Justice recommended to be elevated to apex cou...Read More

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Gujarat govt presents Rs 1.33 crore prize to Shooter Elavenil Valarivan for two Asian Games silver medals

Ahmedabad: Gujarat shooter Elavenil Valarivan was presented with a cheque for ₹1.33 crore under the Gujarat government's Khel Pratibha Puraskar Yojana for winning two silver medals in rifle shooting at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Valarivan brought laurels to India and Gujarat with her performances in the women'...Read More

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ACB Gujarat nabs SMC security officer in bribe case

Sep 28, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat on Monday caught a security officer of the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) red-handed while allegedly accepting a ₹25,000 bribe. The accused, Shailesh Manilal Parekh, is a Security Officer (Class-3) posted with the Watch and Ward Department of the SMC at Tapipur...Read More

#ACB Gujarat #SMC

National Unity Parade in Ekta Nagar: Free online registration open for citizens

Sep 28, 2026 | Central Gujarat Gujarat

Rajpipla: The National Unity Day 2026 celebrations will be held at Ekta Nagar on October 30 and 31 to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The main National Unity Parade will be held on October 31 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The celebrations will feature a grand parade i...Read More

#Ekta Nagar #Statue of Unity

Vishal Nirmiti Limited IPO to open on 30th Sept

Sep 28, 2026 | Business

Ahmedabad: Vishal Nirmiti Limited proposes to open its initial public offering of equity shares of face value ₹10 each on Wednesday, 30th September, 2026. The Bid/Offer Closing Date is Monday, 5th October, 2026, a press release said. As per the company, the Price Band of the Offer has been fixed from ₹208 per Eq...Read More

#IPO

Gujarat govt appoints IAS Ajay Bhadoo as GMDC MD

Sep 28, 2026 | Bureaucracy Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Monday appointed senior IAS officer Ajay Bhadoo as the Managing Director of the Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) Ltd. Bhadoo, a 1999-batch IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, was recently repatriated to the state government and placed at the disposal of the Industri...Read More

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Five ghee brands found substandard during AMC checks; 3100+ kg stock seized

Sep 28, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has found five samples of ghee sold under different brands to be substandard during food safety checks in the Madhupura area. The samples were collected from H.P. Foods in Madhupura and failed to meet the prescribed quality standards during laboratory testing. The f...Read More

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Fire breaks out at Sangini Hub B textile market in Surat

Sep 28, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: A fire broke out on the first floor of the Sangini Hub-B textile market in the busy Saroli area of the city on Monday, triggering panic among traders, staff and shoppers. The fire broke out while the market was operational, prompting people to rush to safety. More than 10 fire tenders were rushed to the spot ...Read More

#Fire #fire incidents #Surat Textile Market

ESI scheme to cover all districts in Gujarat from Oct 1

Sep 28, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme will be extended across the entire state of Gujarat from October 1, 2026, bringing establishments in 15 previously uncovered districts and 16 partially covered districts under the scheme. The Ministry of Labour and Employment, in a recent gazette notification,...Read More

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Linde secures 8 acres land in Sanand to expand semiconductor gas manufacturing footprint

Sep 28, 2026 | Ahmedabad Business Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Looking to expand its manufacturing footprint in Gujarat, Linde India, a global industrial gases company, has acquired around eight acres of land in Sanand to set up a new facility, according to a report by The Economic Times. Linde is already building an air separation unit (ASU) in Dholera to supply ind...Read More

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Thieves get trapped inside Surat factory after losing their way out, rescued by fire brigade

Sep 28, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: A theft attempt in the Khatodra GIDC area took an unexpected turn when two thieves who broke into a closed factory on Sunday night found themselves unable to locate the exit and became trapped inside. After wandering around the premises for hours, the duo eventually raised an alarm for help from the third floor....Read More

Lion attacks 2 forest dept personnel in Amreli; Search operation underway with 10 teams, drones

Sep 28, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Rajkot: A mega search operation has been launched by the forest department after an ailing lion attacked two forest department personnel during a rescue operation near Navi Barpatoli village in Rajula taluka of Amreli district on Saturday night. More than 24 hours after the incident, the lion remains untraced, promptin...Read More

#Amreli #Forest Department #Lion

Woman caught on CCTV stealing wallet at Starbucks in Ahmedabad

Sep 28, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: A 35-year-old gym owner, Ravindra Yadav, has alleged that an unidentified woman stole his wallet containing Rs 15,000 in cash and an American Express credit card from his bag at a Starbucks outlet in Navrangpura on Saturday afternoon. The incident was captured on the cafe's CCTV cameras, and the footage has ...Read More

3-day nationwide bank strike from Sept 28-30 deferred

Sep 28, 2026 | Business Gujarat India

New Delhi: The proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30 has been deferred after the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) reached an understanding during a meeting on Sunday night. The UFBU announced the decision in a circular issued on September 27 fol...Read More

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Two Killed After Range Rover Hits Stray Bull on Bharatmala Highway

Sep 27, 2026 | Gujarat North Gujarat

Tharad: Two young men were killed and another was critically injured after a Range Rover collided with a bull and crashed into a road divider on the Bharatmala Highway near Tharad early Sunday morning. The accident occurred between 4:00 am and 4:15 am near Malpur on the Tharad-Deesa Highway, when a bull suddenly cro...Read More

Gujarat to host HYROX and Ironman/Half-Ironman events

Sep 27, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat State Government

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Sunday launched the ‘Gujarat Tourism Year 2026-27’ at an event held at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, to mark World Tourism Day. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi unveiled the official Gujarat Tourism Year logo and launched the Gujarat Film Shooting Permission Portal. Sangha...Read More

#Gujarat Tourism #Harsh Sanghavi

India’s First LNG Train, ₹1,542 Crore Railway Projects in Gujarat Launched

Sep 27, 2026 | India

Ahmedabad: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday flagged off the country’s first dual-fuel LNG train and inaugurated several railway infrastructure projects worth more than ₹1,542 crore at Sabarmati in Ahmedabad. The projects include a state-of-the-art WAG-12 locomotive maintenance shed at Saba...Read More

#Amit Shah #Gas #LNG #Sabarmati station

Gujarat High Court Sets October 11 Deadline for Action Against Chinese Manja, Tukkal Ahead of Uttarayan

Sep 27, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has directed the State Government to begin enforcement against banned kite-flying materials well before the Uttarayan festival, rejecting the practice of waiting until the end of October or closer to the festival to initiate action. The directions were issued by a Division Bench hea...Read More

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Gujarat HC Seeks Personal Affidavit From Union Secretary on Glue Trap Ban

Sep 27, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has directed the Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying to personally file an affidavit explaining the Union government's position on framing statutory rules or delegating powers to enforce a ban on glue traps used to catch rodents. The direction was i...Read More

Amit Shah to flag off India’s first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati Railway Station

Sep 26, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat Railway Travel

Ahmedabad: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will on Sunday, September 27, flag off India’s first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati Railway Station in Ahmedabad, marking a significant step towards the use of alternative and cleaner fuels in Indian Railways. Shah is also scheduled to review the redevelopmen...Read More

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Gujarat CID files FIRs against 3 political parties over ₹314 crore donation scam

Sep 26, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat CID-Crime on Saturday registered three separate FIRs against three political outfits over their alleged involvement in a bogus donation and tax evasion racket that reportedly caused a loss of around ₹314 crore to the government exchequer between financial years 2022 and 2025. The cases were ...Read More

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Laxmi Vilas Palace Banquets staffer booked over billing fraud

Sep 26, 2026 | Gujarat Vadodara

Vadodara: Raopura police have registered a cheating case against an employee of Laxmi Vilas Palace (LVP) Banquets and Conventions, a hotel operated by the Gaekwad family, for allegedly withholding customer payments and failing to submit bills. The accused, Pulak Maiti, joined LVP in 2023 and was later posted in the ...Read More

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Aluminium Bharat 2026 exhibition opens in Gandhinagar with 500+ exhibitors

Sep 26, 2026 | India

Gandhinagar: ALUMINIUM BHARAT 2026, a major exhibition showcasing India’s aluminium industry and value chain, opened at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar on Saturday. Organised by the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI), the four-day exhibition, being held from September 26 t...Read More

Insect found inside sealed Jalaram Soda bottle; Jamnagar factory fined ₹5,000

Sep 26, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra Video

Jamnagar: An insect was allegedly found inside a sealed bottle of packaged soda supplied by Jalaram Soda in Jamnagar, prompting a complaint to the Jamnagar Municipal Corporation's Food Department and raising questions over the quality and safety of packaged beverages. According to the complaint, a shopkeeper in the ...Read More

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Which places in Gujarat might see rain in next 7 days? Here's IMD forecast

Sep 26, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: With the southwest monsoon entering its withdrawal phase, parts of Gujarat are likely to receive light to moderate rain and thundershowers over the next seven days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting isolated rainfall mainly over South Gujarat and parts of North Gujarat and Kutch. ...Read More

#IMD #Monsoon 2026 #Rain

VMC issues notices to 13 engineers over 'negligence' in civic works

Sep 26, 2026 | Gujarat Vadodara

Vadodara: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has issued notices to 16 engineers for alleged negligence in carrying out their duties and for failing to follow prescribed service rules, amid growing complaints over civic infrastructure and public services. The action follows repeated instructions from Municipal ...Read More

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Harni to get new fire station at ₹16.29 crore

Sep 26, 2026 | Gujarat Vadodara

Vadodara: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has approved a proposal to construct a new fire station and 45 staff quarters in the Harni area at a cost of ₹16.29 crore. The proposal was presented before the VMC Standing Committee and approved at its meeting on Friday. The new facility is aimed at ensuring a f...Read More

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Fire breaks out at Jyoti CNC factory in Rajkot

Sep 26, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Rajkot: A fire broke out at the facility of one of the country's largest CNC machine tool manufacturers, Jyoti CNC, in Metoda GIDC, a major industrial area in Rajkot, during the morning hours. Thick smoke was seen billowing from the factory premises, following which the fire brigade was alerted. Firefighters promptl...Read More

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Somnath, Dwarka to get direct rail connectivity to Haridwar; Indian Railways OKays two new AC trains

Sep 26, 2026 | Gujarat India Railway Saurastra Travel

New Delhi: Devotees travelling from Gujarat’s temple towns of Dwarka and Somnath to the holy city of Haridwar in Uttarakhand will soon have the option of travelling on direct AC trains. The Indian Railways has approved two new AC train services connecting Haridwar with Veraval and Okha in Gujarat. The Railway Boar...Read More

#Indian Railways

Kandla, Mundra among four ports notified as mega ports by Centre

Sep 26, 2026 | Gujarat Kutch

New Delhi: Two ports located in Gujarat, namely, Deendayal Port (Kandla) and Mundra Port, have been notified as Mega Ports by the Central Government under the Indian Ports Act, 2025, along with Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) and Paradip Port. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping...Read More

#Kandla Port #Mundra Port

₹2,300 crore 150 TPD e-Methanol plant to come up at Kandla Port in Gujarat

Sep 26, 2026 | Gujarat Kutch

Gandhidham: Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, in association with Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited (APCL), today laid the foundation stone for a 150 TPD e-Methanol plant at the DPA Exhibition Ground in Gandhidham. The foundation stone was laid by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonow...Read More

#Assam #Kandla Port

RRU, CAPSI sign MoUs to develop training, certification framework for private security sector

Sep 26, 2026 | Gujarat India

Gandhinagar: Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and the Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to develop an Indian framework for the training, assessment and professional certification of private security personnel, according to a press release issued on S...Read More

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