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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21-km Bhuj Bypass Project Moves Ahead; ₹114.64 Lakh Earmarked for Land Acquisition

Mar 30, 2026 | GujaratKutchRoad Journey

Bhuj: In a major step to ease rising traffic congestion, the Gujarat government has initiated the process for the proposed 21-km-long bypass for Bhuj city. ₹114.64 lakh earmarked for land acquisition The government has earmarked ₹114.64 lakh for land acquisition and consultancy work for the long-awaited project...Read More

Centre Notifies ICD Maintenance Facility at Ranavav as Special Railway Project

Mar 30, 2026 | GujaratRailwaySaurastra

Porbandar: The Ministry of Railways has notified the construction of an Integrated Coaching Depot (ICD) maintenance facility at Ranavav in Gujarat as a Special Railway Project, paving the way for land acquisition and infrastructure development. Declaring the project a Special Railway Project gives the Central Governme...Read More

Ahmedabad - Gandhinagar Metro Services to Face Partial Disruption on March 31; Check Timings

Mar 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Metro services on the Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar route will be partially disrupted on January 31, 2026, due to operational reasons, with certain sections remaining non-operational during specific time slots, the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation announced today. As per GMRC, on 31-03-2026, Metro services on the A...Read More

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

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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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Jio Leads 5G Speeds in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar with 258 Mbps Download

Mar 30, 2026 | BusinessGujarat

Ahmedabad: Reliance Jio has solidified its position as the top-performing telecom operator across Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, outpacing competition across key voice and data performance metrics. The latest Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) during the month of Feb ...Read More

Gujarat BJP Announces State Disciplinary Committee

Mar 30, 2026 | BJPGujaratPolitics

Ahmedabad: Gujarat BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma on Monday constituted the Pradesh Anushasan Samiti (State Disciplinary Committee) of the state party unit. According to a press release, Rajnibhai Patel has been appointed as the convenor of the committee. He has previously served as the state general secretary of t...Read More

AMC Razes Mosque, Dargah in Juhapura Obstructing Vishala – Sarkhej Elevated Corridor Project

Mar 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Monday demolished two religious structures, including a mosque and a dargah, that were obstructing ongoing work on the elevated corridor along the Vishala–Sarkhej National Highway stretch. According to officials from AMC’s Estate/TDO Department, the action was ...Read More

New FASTag Rules: Double Charges for Unpaid Toll, 72-Hour Relief Window Introduced

Mar 30, 2026 | GujaratRoad JourneyTravel

New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has introduced a new framework to address unpaid toll charges as part of its push to modernise toll collection on National Highways. The move supports the rollout of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system, which eliminates physical barriers at toll...Read More

Vastral Sports Complex in Ahmedabad to Open for Public; PM Modi to Dedicate on March 31

Mar 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The city is set to get key sports infrastructure with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art sports complex constructed at Vastral at a cost of over ₹61 crore. The complex is expected to provide a major boost to sports enthusiasts, particularly youth in East Ahmedabad, by offering access to international-s...Read More

Western Railway Commissions Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal at Gangadhra in Gujarat

Mar 30, 2026 | GujaratRailwaySurat

Surat: Western Railway (WR) today commissioned the Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal at Gangadhra in Surat district, marking a significant milestone in regional logistics and transportation. Shri Pradeep Kumar, General Manager, Western Railway, inaugurated the terminal and flagged off the first container train from the facil...Read More

Maruti Suzuki Plans to Raise Rail Dispatch Share to 35% by FY31

Mar 30, 2026 | BusinessGujarat

Ahmedabad: Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Wednesday announced plans to increase the share of rail-based vehicle dispatches to 35 per cent by FY31, up from the current 26 per cent, as part of its push towards greener and more efficient logistics. The company said its Manesar in-plant railway siding has achieved a milestone...Read More

DFCCIL Operates First 25-Tonne Axle Load Freight Train from Gujarat to Haryana

Mar 30, 2026 | GujaratRailwaySurat

Surat: In a major boost to India’s freight infrastructure, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL) has recently operated its first 25-tonne axle load freight train, marking a significant leap in high-capacity rail logistics and strengthening the country’s heavy-haul capabilities. The train...Read More

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

₹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

BJP Declares Harshad Parmar as Candidate for Umreth By-Election

Mar 30, 2026 | BJPCentral GujaratGujaratPolitics

Umreth: The ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Harshad Govindbhai Parmar as its candidate for the upcoming by-election to the Umreth (Assembly constituency No. 111) seat in Gujarat. Harshad Parmar is the son of former MLA Govindbhai Parmar and currently serves as the Sarpanch of Chikhodra Gram Panchayat a...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