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Rajkot: The Rajkot Rural Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested 17 alleged fake doctors for allegedly running clinics and administering allopathic treatment without recognised medical qualifications or valid licences. The arrests followed raids across rural and industrial areas of Rajkot district, police said, add...Read More

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Gujarat Govt Reconstitutes Tribal Advisory Council

Oct 23, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Tribal Development Department has reconstituted the Gujarat Tribal Advisory Council under the Gujarat Tribal Advisory Council Rules, 1960, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel as its chairperson. Tribal Development Minister Naresh Patel has been appointed vice-chairperson, while Minister of Sta...Read More

Police Inspector Seeks 1.5-Tonne AC as Bribe; Caught by Gujarat ACB

Oct 23, 2026 | Central Gujarat Gujarat

Anand: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday caught a police inspector posted at Anklav police station in Anand district while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹40,000 from a citizen. According to the ACB, the accused, Rajdeepsinh Bhagvatsinh Vanar, a Class-II police inspector, allegedly demanded the bribe af...Read More

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Bank Manager, Cashier Booked for ₹16.39 Lakh Fraud in Gandhinagar

Oct 23, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Dabhoda police have booked the branch operations manager of Jana Small Finance Bank’s Sonarda branch in Gandhinagar and a cashier for allegedly defrauding the bank of ₹16.39 lakh. According to the complaint, Vijay Raman Barot, the branch operations manager, repeatedly failed to transfer funds to oth...Read More

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PM Modi Calls Father of Deceased Gujarat BJYM Worker; Video Goes Viral

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Mahesh Pavagadhi, father of Vrajesh Pavagadhi, a 29-year-old Gujarat BJP Yuva Morcha (BJYM) worker who died on October 12 following a serious illness. Vrajesh was formerly associated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and later served as secretary of t...Read More

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Surat Police Invoke GUJCTOC Against Imran Mudi Gang; Six Held

Oct 23, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: Police have invoked the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GUJCTOC) Act against the notorious Imran Mudi gang, accused of terrorising residents of Surat’s Bhestan area through criminal activities ranging from intimidation to theft. ACP Sunil Tarde said the action followed an incident on June ...Read More

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Surat-Based Navitas Solar Plans ₹1,000 Crore Investment in 2.2 GW Solar Cell Plant

Oct 23, 2026 | Business Gujarat Surat

Surat: Swiss impact investment firm responsAbility has committed up to $20 million (about ₹190 crore) in growth capital to Surat-based Navitas Solar to support its entry into solar cell manufacturing, including a proposed 2.2 GW plant involving an investment of ₹1,000 crore. The investment, made through responsA...Read More

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Content Creator Poses as TTE for Instagram Reel at Surat Railway Station; Held

Oct 23, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: A 25-year-old content creator, Samiullah Shaikh, was arrested after a joint operation by the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) for allegedly impersonating a travelling ticket examiner (TTE) and checking passengers’ tickets at Surat railway station to film an Instagram reel. ...Read More

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Adani CNG Price Hiked by ₹4.45 per kg; Rate Reaches ₹98.47 in Ahmedabad

Oct 23, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Adani Total Gas Ltd. has increased the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Ahmedabad by ₹4.45 per kg. Following the latest revision on October 23, 2026, the retail price has reached ₹98.47 per kg, increasing fuel costs for CNG vehicle owners ahead of Diwali. The latest hike adds to the financial ...Read More

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Farmer ‘Abducted’ Over Land Dispute; Ex-Gujarat Congress Chief Mentioned in FIR

Oct 22, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: A farmer was allegedly abducted from the Gandhinagar sub-registrar’s office over a dispute concerning the sale of agricultural land in Khoraj village, according to a complaint filed by his wife at Adalaj police station. The complainant named three men, Ravi Thakor, Gabhu Rabari and Baldev Rabari, allegi...Read More

#Gandhinagar #Jagdish Thakor

Ahmedabad Town Hall to get a modern makeover; renovation to be completed in two years

Oct 22, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The renovation of Ahmedabad’s historic Town Hall is targeted for completion within two years, with the blueprints and plans for the project expected to be ready within the next one-and-a-half months, Standing Committee Chairman Kamleshbhai Patel said. According to Patel, the renovation work is expected ...Read More

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AMC to use rapid testing kits to check food quality at Diwali sweet and farsan stalls

Oct 22, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will use rapid testing kits to conduct on-site preliminary checks of food items sold at temporary sweet and farsan stalls during the Diwali festive season, aiming to strengthen food safety monitoring and protect public health. The initiative is intended to address d...Read More

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AMC to host special Garba at Kankaria Lakefront on Oct 24

Oct 22, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will organise a special Garba event at the Kankaria Lakefront on Saturday, October 24, with around 1,000 persons with disabilities expected to participate in wheelchairs. The event, scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm, will bring together participants from Ahmedabad and s...Read More

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GSRTC to operate 2,400 extra buses for Diwali, plan over 8,000 additional trips

Oct 22, 2026 | Gujarat

Surat: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) will operate around 2,400 additional buses from November 4 to November 7 to manage the expected passenger rush during the Diwali festival. More than 8,000 additional trips have been planned, primarily to facilitate travel from Surat to Saurashtra, North Gujara...Read More

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Ahmedabad Book Fair 2026: Stalls More Than Double to 700+, New Attractions Added

Oct 22, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2026 will feature more than 700 book stalls, over twice the 325 stalls set up last year, as the nine-day event expands its offerings to promote reading, literature and creative expression. Organised jointly by the National Book Trust (NBT), India, and the Ahmedabad M...Read More

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Lion Injured After Being Hit by Goods Train in Amreli; Forest Dept Launches Search

Oct 22, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Amreli: The Forest Department launched a search operation after a lion was reportedly hit by a goods train on the railway tracks between Liliya and Damnagar in Amreli district early Thursday morning. The train, travelling from Pipavav Port towards Dhasa, came to a halt following the incident. The incident came to li...Read More

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AMC Civic Centres to Remain Open on Sundays, Second and Fourth Saturdays

Oct 22, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will keep all seven zonal city civic centres open on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month and every Sunday to make civic services more accessible to residents. The civic centres will operate from 9 am to 4.30 pm on these days, allowing citizens who cannot vi...Read More

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Railway Board Approves New Daily Sabarmati-Varanasi Express Train

Oct 22, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat Railway Travel

Ahmedabad: The Railway Board has approved a new Sabarmati-Varanasi Express, promising improved rail connectivity between Ahmedabad and the Purvanchal region of eastern Uttar Pradesh. The proposed daily service is expected to provide an additional travel option for passengers travelling between Gujarat and eastern UP. ...Read More

#Indian Railways #Varanasi

Gujarat Govt Tightens School Entry Rules, Mandates Prior Permission for Visitors

Oct 22, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has directed schools across the state to tighten entry rules, making prior written permission mandatory for outsiders seeking to enter school premises. The directive also restricts unauthorised photography, videography, interviews and the collection of students’ personal informatio...Read More

AMC Rejects ₹5.3 Crore Pirana-Piplaj Bridge Tender Over Price Escalation Clause

Oct 22, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: A ₹5.3 crore proposal to replace a dilapidated bridge on Pirana-Piplaj Road has hit a roadblock after the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) included a price escalation clause that reportedly violated state government guidelines. The bridge, located over a culvert connecting the Sardar Patel Ring Road ...Read More

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Hindu Woman Raped on Pretext of Marriage in Junagadh; Married Man, Two Aides Held

Oct 22, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Junagadh: Police have arrested three men in connection with the alleged rape of a 21-year-old Hindu woman on the pretext of marriage and an alleged forced abortion after she became pregnant in Junagadh. The case was registered at the ‘B’ Division Police Station, and further investigation has been handed over to the...Read More

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Ahmedabad Express Highway Drug Bust: MD, Heroin Worth ₹25.63 Crore Seized, 3 Held

Oct 22, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: A joint team of the Surat and Ahmedabad Crime Branches arrested three alleged drug traffickers and seized nearly 2.5 kg of mephedrone (MD) and 4.5 kg of heroin during an operation near the CTM toll plaza on the Ahmedabad–Vadodara Expressway (NE1), within the jurisdiction of Ramol Police Station. The pol...Read More

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Gujarat Air Ambulance Service Completes 98 Missions, Including 50 Organ Transfers

Oct 22, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government’s dedicated 24×7 air ambulance service has completed 98 flight missions since its launch in 2022 and is approaching the milestone of 100 missions, strengthening emergency healthcare and access to specialised medical treatment, according to a government press release. Of the 98 ...Read More

Surat Civic Body to Spend ₹30 Crore on Meethi Creek Desilting to Tackle Flooding

Oct 22, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is preparing to issue a tender worth an estimated ₹30–31 crore for dredging a 13-kilometre stretch of Meethi Khadi to address the recurring problem of creek flooding in the city. The proposed work involves removing silt to a depth of three to four feet, along with its tr...Read More

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Pavagadh Restricts Private Vehicle Entry on Sundays for 2 Months Amid Pilgrim Rush

Oct 22, 2026 | Central Gujarat Faith Gujarat Religious

Godhra: Special traffic regulations will be enforced at the Pavagadh pilgrimage site on Sundays for the next two months to manage the heavy influx of devotees and prevent traffic congestion. Additional District Magistrate J. J. Patel has issued a public notification outlining restrictions on vehicle movement and parkin...Read More

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₹92.70 Crore Shri Krishna Museum Coming Up in Dwarka

Oct 22, 2026 | Faith Gujarat Religious Saurastra

Dwarka: A Shri Krishna Museum is being developed in Dwarka at a cost of ₹92.70 crore to showcase the life, teachings and divine leelas of Lord Krishna through a blend of traditional art and modern digital technology. The project aims to preserve India's cultural and spiritual heritage while making it more accessible ...Read More

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GMDC Presents ₹223.54 Crore Dividend Cheque to Gujarat Govt for FY26

Oct 22, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), a state government-owned mining company, presented a dividend cheque of ₹223.54 crore for the financial year 2025-26 to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. Established in 1963, GMDC plays a significant role in Gujarat's industrial and economic...Read More

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Gujarat Govt Increases Monthly Travel Allowance for Gram Sevaks

Oct 22, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has increased the monthly travel allowance for Gram Sevaks working under the Agriculture Department from ₹1,850 to ₹2,700, providing additional support for their fieldwork in implementing agricultural schemes across rural areas. State government spokesperson and Minister Jitu ...Read More

Gujarat’s GST Revenue Rises 29% to ₹49,858 Crore in First Half of FY 2026-27: Govt

Oct 21, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Gujarat recorded a 35% year-on-year increase in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in September 2026, with collections rising to ₹8,167 crore from ₹6,050 crore in the same month last year, despite GST rate cuts. The growth outpaced the national increase of 14.7% during the same period, the state govern...Read More

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways to Launch Direct Ahmedabad - Phu Quoc Flights in December

Oct 21, 2026 | Ahmedabad Aviation Gujarat Travel World

Ahmedabad: Sun PhuQuoc Airways will launch its first direct flight service between India and Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on December 3, with five weekly flights connecting Ahmedabad to the popular tourist destination. The new route is expected to make travel more convenient for Indian tourists by eliminating the need f...Read More

#Ahmedabad Airport #Vietnam

Mukesh Ambani outlines Reliance’s vision to make Jamnagar deep-tech hub during Marco Rubio’s visit

Oct 21, 2026 | Business Gujarat Saurastra

Jamnagar: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani and Executive Director Anant Ambani welcomed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor to Jamnagar, Gujarat, where they visited the world’s largest refinery complex, a press release said. During t...Read More

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Gujarat Govt Announces Additional Subsidy for Rooftop Solar Systems

Oct 21, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has announced an additional state subsidy for households installing rooftop solar systems of up to 2 kW under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, reducing the beneficiaries’ contribution to just 10% of the benchmark cost for general-category consumers and 5% for Scheduled Caste (...Read More

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India vs Zimbabwe Women’s ODI Series: Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara to Host 3 Cricket Matches

Oct 21, 2026 | Gujarat India Vadodara

Vadodara: Vadodara is set to host the India vs Zimbabwe women’s ODI series, with three One Day International matches scheduled for October 23, 25 and 28 at the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium in Kotambi. The Indian and Zimbabwe women’s cricket teams are arriving in the city ahead of the series, with excite...Read More

Two wagons of goods train derail in Surendranagar yard; rail operations affected

Oct 21, 2026 | Gujarat Railway Saurastra Travel

Surendranagar: Two wagons of an empty goods train derailed in the Surendranagar railway yard under Western Railway’s Rajkot division on Wednesday, October 21, affecting train operations on the route. No casualties have been reported. The derailment occurred around 1:30 pm when the goods train, travelling from Pank...Read More

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Surat Gets ₹566 Crore Grant for Seven Key Infrastructure Projects

Oct 21, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has received approval for ₹566 crore in central government grants for seven major infrastructure projects, including a multi-storey office building, a conventional barrage on the Tapi River, a new hospital building and creek remodelling works. Of the approved amount, ₹37...Read More