Official Note on PM Modi’s Visit to Gujarat on March 31
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Official Note on PM Modi’s Visit to Gujarat on March 31

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NHAI Toll Rate Hike on Expressways and National Highways in Gujarat to Take Effect from April 1

Mar 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Toll charges on National Highways and expressways across the country, including key routes in Gujarat, will be revised from April 1 onwards, with motorists expected to pay an additional ₹5 to ₹20 depending on the vehicle category. Officials said the hike, averaging between 3% and 5%, will apply to major ...Read More

₹1,500 Crore Vadodara Ring Road Project Advances; Phase 1 of 27.5 km Complete

Mar 30, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Vadodara Urban Development Authority (VUDA) and the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) are advancing an ambitious 66.08 km-long and 75-metre-wide ring road project designed to serve as the “backbone” of the city’s development for decades to come. With an estimated cost exceeding ₹1,500 crore, t...Read More

Surat Youth Drowns While Others Swim Nearby; CCTV Video Shows Struggle

Mar 30, 2026 | GujaratSuratVideo

Surat: A tragic drowning incident at a resort in Olpad taluka of Surat district has sparked concern after CCTV footage revealed that a 22-year-old man struggled for nearly two minutes in a swimming pool while others nearby kept swimming and did not come to his rescue. The incident occurred on March 23 at Akshay Resort...Read More

Delhi - Mumbai Expressway: New Entry Exit Point to Come Up at Pungam near Ankleshwar

Mar 30, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Ankleshwar: After Dahegam, a new entry and exit point will be developed near Pungam on the Vadodara–Bharuch–Surat stretch of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, improving connectivity for vehicles heading towards Vadodara and Surat from the city. Work on the approach road has begun and is expected to be completed within...Read More

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Mar 30, 2026 | Gujarat, Saurastra Featured

Railways Mull Glass-Roof Vistadome Coaches on Meter Gauge Route in Sasan Gir

Junagadh: In a move to boost tourism in the Gir region, the Railway Department has decided to introduce special glass-roof “Vistadome coaches” on meter gauge trains operating in and around Sasangir. The Bhavnagar Division will add two such coaches to existing services, offering an enhanced travel experience for to...Read More

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GSEB Releases Class 12 Board Exam Science Stream Answer Key 2026

Mar 30, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has released the provisional answer keys for the Class 12, HSC Science stream board examinations conducted in February–March 2026. The answer keys for subjects including Mathematics (050), Chemistry (052), Physics (054), and Biology (05...Read More

Closure of 40 Cuts on SP Ring Road Eases Traffic Flow

Mar 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Traffic flow on the 76-km-long SP Ring Road in Ahmedabad has significantly improved after authorities closed around 40 small cuts, making the stretch largely signal-free and reducing congestion. Earlier, commuters took nearly two and a half hours by car and over two hours on two-wheelers to travel the entir...Read More

Dubai Job Scam Leaves Gujarat Duo Stranded Without Passports; Embassy Helps Them Return

Mar 30, 2026 | AhmedabadCentral GujaratGujaratImmigrationPassport

Ahmedabad: A 22-year-old man from Nadiad and his friend were stranded in Dubai without passports after falling victim to a job scam, losing ₹2.74 lakh to fraudsters who promised overseas employment. In a complaint to the Detection of Crime Branch (DCB), Smitrajsinh Zala said he saw a social media advertisement in Ju...Read More

Linen Theft in Ahmedabad Division Trains; Bedsheets, Towels, Other Items worth Rs 4 Crore Missing in a Year

Mar 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailway

Ahmedabad: A shocking trend of large-scale theft of onboard amenities has come to light in trains originating from the city, with linen items worth an estimated ₹4.21 crore reported stolen during 2024–25. The thefts have been reported from AC coaches of trains departing from Kalupur and Sabarmati railway stations....Read More

Gambhira Bridge Likely to Reopen for Two-Wheelers from April 2

Mar 30, 2026 | Central GujaratGujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The vital Vadodara–Anand link, disrupted after the Gambhira bridge collapse that claimed 22 lives, is set to reopen for two-wheelers and pedestrians from April 2. Restoration, completed after extensive repairs and trial runs, marks a rare case of a severely damaged bridge being reinstated using high-precis...Read More

ONGC Starts Gas Monetisation from Daman Offshore Project, Sends Output to Hazira

Mar 30, 2026 | GujaratIndiaSurat

Daman: State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has achieved a key milestone in its offshore Daman Upside Development Project (DUDP), with the commencement of gas monetisation from one of its platforms in the Arabian Sea. The project, located around 180 km northwest of Mumbai and about 80 km south of Pipavav o...Read More

NIA Joins Probe into ₹2.38 Crore Fake Currency Racket Busted by Ahmedabad Crime Branch

Mar 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSurat

Ahmedabad: The probe into a counterfeit currency racket allegedly run from a Surat-based yoga ashram has intensified, with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) joining the investigation. The Ahmedabad Crime Branch had busted the racket earlier this month, seizing fake notes with a face value of ₹2.38 crore across ...Read More

Gujarat govt arm GIL to Deploy 100+ GPUs to Accelerate AI Infrastructure

Mar 29, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Informatics Limited, under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat will deploy over 100 GPUs to Accelerate AI infrastructure in the State. GIL will provision more than 100 high-performance GPUs, which will be made accessible to Government departments, academic institution...Read More

BJP appoints Guardian and Incharge for Umreth Assembly bypoll

Mar 29, 2026 | BJPCentral GujaratGujaratPolitics

Gandhinagar: Gujarat BJP has today declared appointments of former Minister of State Pradipsinh Jadeja as guardian and Hasmukh Patel (former president of Anand district panchayat) as incharge for Umreth Assembly by-election. DeshGujaratRead More

Rajkot Airport Gets Yatri Udan Cafe, Flybrary and Kids Zone

Mar 29, 2026 | AviationGujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: Union Civil Aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu today inaugurated Udan Yatri Cafe at Hirasar based Rajkot international airport's departure terminal. At this cafe, Tea, Water bottle, coffee, sweet of the day and Samosa/Kachori are also available at cheaper rates. Such cafes are functional at many other airports a...Read More

PM Narendra Modi’s diplomacy a global garba: Actress Twinkle Khanna’s viral witty post

Mar 29, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: “Only Gujaratis know how to move in a circle without stepping on anyone’s toes.” That punchline, rooted in the rhythm of garba, became the centerpiece of a witty geopolitical take by actor-author Twinkle Khanna, who used humour to describe India’s diplomatic balancing act on the global stage. ...Read More

118 community kitchens operational in Surat region; Sanghavi reviews gas supply, workers arrangements

Mar 29, 2026 | BusinessGujaratSurat

Surat: A high-level review meeting was held at the ICC Centre in Surat under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi, with representatives from industry associations in Surat, Ankleshwar, Vapi, and Bharuch. The meeting focused on issues related to workers, gas supply, and arrangements for laborers. D...Read More

Meals for 10,000 Pilgrims Daily, No LPG, No Firewood: Inside Gujarat’s Largest Biogas-Powered Mega Kitchen

Mar 29, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Junagadh: Satadhar Dham in Gujarat’s Junagadh district has emerged as a notable example of institutional use of biogas, with its community kitchen serving around 10,000 pilgrims daily using fuel generated entirely from cow dung. Associated with Sant Apa Giga and known for its Sandhya Aarti, the site’s ‘Alakhno...Read More

Surat Metro Project Achieves Landmark as 8.5 km Viaduct Completed, Trials Begin

Mar 29, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Surat Metro Rail Project has reached a key milestone with the completion of an 8.5 km elevated viaduct between Dream City and Althan Tenement stations. Trial runs of metro trains on this stretch have commenced, according to the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation(GMRC). Officials stated that approximately 500 ho...Read More

PM Modi to Launch Tourism Projects Worth Rs. 67 Crore in North Gujarat

Mar 29, 2026 | GujaratNarendra ModiNorth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will e-inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for tourism projects worth over Rs. 67 crore on March 31, 2026, during his visit to Vav-Tharad in Gujarat. The projects are located at Rani ni Vav, Vadnagar, and Balaram Mahadev. At Rani ni Vav in Patan, a light and sound show a...Read More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate semiconductor OSAT plant in Sanand on March 31

Mar 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratNarendra Modi

Gandhinagar: On March 31, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kaynes Semicon’s OSAT facility in Sanand. This project was approved by the Union Cabinet on September 23, 2024, under India’s Semiconductor Mission. With an investment of ₹3,300 crore, the project will further strengthen the semiconducto...Read More

PM Modi to Inaugurate 38,949 Rural Houses in Gujarat Under PMAY-G on March 31st

Mar 29, 2026 | Central GovernmentGujaratNarendra Modi

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 38,949 houses constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) (PMAY-G) in Gujarat on March 31, 2026. The houses have been built at an estimated cost of Rs. 651 crore across multiple districts. PMAY-G is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at providin...Read More

MSU Vadodara Raises Local Quota to 95% in Commerce Faculty, Introduces Entrance Test for Admission

Mar 28, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) has announced a major student-centric policy shift ahead of the new academic session, significantly increasing preference for local applicants in its largest faculty. The university’s Faculty of Commerce will now reserve 95 per cent of its seats for student...Read More

Dilip Buildcon Secures ₹698 Crore Narmada Flood Protection Project in Bharuch

Mar 28, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Bharuch: Dilip Buildcon Limited on Saturday announced that it has secured a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the Narmada Water Resources, Water Supply & Kalpasar Department of the Gujarat government for a flood protection project in Bharuch district. According to a regulatory filing, the contract entails constructi...Read More

Tweeples school Mahua Moitra over her remarks questioning Gujaratis’ contribution to freedom struggle

Mar 28, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratPolitics

Ahmedabad: In the heated political atmosphere ahead of elections in West Bengal, Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra from the Trinamool Congress triggered a controversy with remarks that appeared to divide India’s freedom movement along regional lines, contrasting participation by Gujaratis and Bengalis. However, the TMC leade...Read More

Hours-long wait for boats, no entry for unregistered pilgrims, trigger protests at Uttarvahini Narmada Parikrama venue

Mar 28, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Tilakwada, Narmada: A row has erupted during the ongoing Uttara Vahini Narmada Parikrama in Narmada, with the administration’s decision to make online registration mandatory triggering protests, logistical disruptions, and widespread discontent among devotees, volunteers, and local residents. Meanwhile, given the lar...Read More

Ahmedabad to Get Key Flyover Bridge on March 29

Mar 28, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is scheduled to inaugurate the long-awaited Sattadhar flyover in the Ghatlodiya area of the city this Sunday (March 29). The 975-metre-long, 16.5-metre-wide, four-lane flyover has been constructed by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation at an estimated cost of ₹103.63...Read More

Vadodara Railway Station Gets Airport-Like Lounge with WiFi, Resting Pods; Entry Starts at ₹200

Mar 28, 2026 | GujaratRailwayVadodara

Vadodara: In a move aimed at enhancing passenger convenience, Gujarat’s first and the country’s second state-of-the-art ‘Digital Lounge’ has been inaugurated at Vadodara Railway Station. The facility was inaugurated on Saturday (March 28) by Hemang Joshi, Member of Parliament from the Vadodara Lok Sabha seat. T...Read More

Biogas Plant in Adalaj Feeds Over 500 People Daily

Mar 28, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat is steadily moving towards self-reliance in alternative energy as institutions across the state are increasingly adopting biogas as a sustainable cooking fuel. A notable example is the Shrimati Manekba Vinay Vihar Educational Complex near Adalaj, close to the state capital Gandhinagar. Over 250 gi...Read More

IMD Forecasts Unseasonal Rain, Thunderstorms in Parts of Gujarat from March 29

Mar 28, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Parts of Gujarat are set to witness a spell of unseasonal light rain and thunderstorms beginning March 29, according to the latest weather bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department today. The forecast indicates light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30...Read More

Watch | Sadhguru praises Vantara after Gujarat visit, calls it ‘extraordinary work’

Mar 28, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Jamnagar: Spiritual leader Sadhguru has lauded Vantara in Gujarat following his recent visit, describing it as a “visionary” initiative and an exceptional example of human compassion and care. Highlighting the scale and diversity of the facility, he said that even extensive global travel would not offer a comparab...Read More

Watch | GIFT City Turns Pink as Trumpet Trees Bloom, Viral Videos Captivate Netizens

Mar 28, 2026 | GujaratVideo

GIFT City: GIFT City in Gandhinagar has been awash in shades of pink this spring—not from new infrastructure, but from nature in full bloom. Rows of pink trumpet trees have transformed the cityscape into a cherry blossom–like spectacle, drawing widespread attention online. Videos capturing the stunning visuals hav...Read More

NH-48 Kamrej - Chalthan Stretch in Surat to Be Upgraded to Six Lanes at ₹686 Crore

Mar 28, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced the approval for the upgradation of the Kamrej–Chalthan section of National Highway-48 in Surat district to six lanes at an estimated cost of ₹686.15 crore. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Gadkari said, “Appro...Read More

Great Indian Bustard Chick Born in Kutch After 10 Years, Marking Conservation Milestone

Mar 28, 2026 | GujaratIndiaKutch

Kutch: A Great Indian Bustard (Ghorad) chick has been born in the Abdasa region of Kutch after a gap of nearly a decade, Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia announced. This marks a key milestone in the joint efforts of the Forest Departments of Gujarat and Rajasthan, the Union Ministry of Environment, and t...Read More

Gujarat to add 50,000 PNG connections in 10 days; Sanghavi assures adequate gas, fuel supply

Mar 28, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Saturday assured citizens of adequate availability of cooking gas and fuel across the state, and urged them not to heed rumours. Addressing a press conference, Sanghavi said the state government has taken multiple steps to ensure uninterrupted supply of LPG,...Read More