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Maruti Suzuki, Gujarat Govt Ink MoU to Set Up Advanced Manufacturing Labs at Five ITIs

Jun 22, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) on Monday announced that it will establish Advanced Manufacturing Labs (AMLs) at five Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Gujarat to enhance industry-oriented skill development among students. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate...Read More

Before Cheetahs Arrive, Gujarat Identifies 20,000-Hectare Expansion Zone in Banni

Jun 22, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Ahead of the much-awaited introduction of African cheetahs in Gujarat, the forest department has identified a massive 20,000-hectare area in the Banni grasslands of Kutch as a future habitat for the big cats, demonstrating long-term planning for the species' expansion in the state. The proposed habitat, l...Read More

'Rabid' Lion Attacks Biker, Overturns Rickshaw Before Dying in Amreli

Jun 22, 2026 |

Amreli: A suspected rabid lion created panic near the Jafrabad Range Forest Department office on Babarkot Road in Jafrabad taluka after attacking a biker and chasing vehicles on the road before dying. According to reports, a biker, Vishalbhai Baraiya, was attacked by the lion while passing through Babarkot Road. He su...Read More

Lalgarh - Sabarmati Express Train Flagged Off, Regular Daily Service Begins Today

Jun 22, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister of State for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal flagged off the Lalgarh (Bikaner)–Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) Express from Bikaner Railway Station on Sunday. Regular services of the daily train will commence this evening. The new...Read More

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Gujarat to Relocate 500 Blackbucks to Banni to Build Prey Base for Cheetahs

Kutch: With the aim of developing a strong prey base before cheetahs are introduced to the Banni grasslands, around 500 blackbucks from Velavadar National Park and the Bhal region in Bhavnagar district will be relocated to Banni. The Centre has approved the translocation as part of preparations for the proposed chee...Read More

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Hijab Allowed, Hindu Religious Symbols Barred at NEET Centre; Parents Protest in Ahmedabad

Jun 21, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Police here nabbed two youths who were protesting permission to wear Hijab to Muslim students appearing for NEET exam, while Hindu students were not allowed to wear even dharmik mala. Several Hindu parents at RJ Tibrewal college based NEET centre told media persons that while Hindu students were asked to ...Read More

Railway Board Approves Shift of Three Trains from Sabarmati to Gandhigram Station in Ahmedabad

Jun 21, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: In a major boost to connectivity for Gandhigram Railway Station in the city, the Railway Board has approved the shifting of the terminal point of three pairs of express trains from Sabarmati Railway Station to Gandhigram Railway Station. The trains will now originate from and terminate at Gandhigram and will...Read More

Gujarat Congress Protests High Fees in Pvt Universities Up to ₹24 Lakh for UG Courses; Releases Figures

Jun 21, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Alleging that undergraduate education has become increasingly expensive in Gujarat, the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) on Saturday claimed that several private universities in the state are charging lakhs of rupees in fees for four-year degree programmes such as B.A., B.Com., B.Sc. and B.B.A., mak...Read More

Ahmedabad Fire Department Seals Eight Hotels and Hospitality Units

Jun 21, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services Department (West Zone) has carried out a sealing drive against eight hotels and hospitality establishments in different parts of the city for alleged non-compliance with fire safety regulations. The action was undertaken in Chandkheda, Paldi and Naranpura areas as...Read More

Folk Singer Riddhi Rajpara's Love Marriage Triggers Row in Patidar Community

Jun 20, 2026 |

Surat: A new controversy has emerged within the Patidar community following reports that Patidar folk singer Riddhi Rajpara has married music rhythm artist (drummer) Jayesh Vaghela. Several community members have reacted to the development on social media, with some also calling for the couple not to be invited to comm...Read More

Masked Gang Robs Elderly Businessman of ₹2.5 Crore Cash, Gold in Rajkot

Jun 20, 2026 |

Rajkot: A group of masked men allegedly stormed the house of a 77-year-old businessman late Friday night and escaped with cash, gold and other valuables worth nearly ₹2.5 crore. The victim, Jitendrasinh Ajitsinh Jadeja, belongs to a well-known family involved in agriculture, petrol pump operations and land developme...Read More

Gujarat Extends Agri Power Supply from 8 to 10 Hours Amid Rain Delay

Jun 20, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Amid the water shortage in the state due to the delayed onset of the monsoon, the state government has given a major relief to farmers. Now, instead of the regular 8 hours, power supply will be provided to agricultural feeders for 10 hours to help save farmers' crops. Farmers have been facing difficulties...Read More

VMC to Auction Seven Plots, Including Land Occupied by Yusuf Pathan

Jun 20, 2026 |

Vadodara: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) Standing Committee on Friday approved a proposal to auction seven civic plots across the city, including a 978 sq m plot in Tandalja that was at the centre of a prolonged legal dispute involving former India cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP Yusuf Pathan. The prop...Read More

Vadodara Police launches 'Zero Fatality Corridor' initiative on NH-48 to reduce road deaths

Jun 20, 2026 |

Vadodara: In a bid to curb the rising number of road accidents and fatalities on National Highway 48, the Vadodara City Police has launched the 'Zero Fatality Corridor' project. The primary objective of the project is to ensure that no lives are lost in accidents on the highway. The safe corridor will cover the NH-4...Read More

Vadodara Railway Upgrade Work: Several Trains to Remain Partially Cancelled Till July 8

Jun 20, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Several train services passing through Vadodara will be affected between June 21 and July 8 due to yard remodelling work and the commissioning of a new Electronic Interlocking (EI) system at Vadodara railway station. According to Western Railway, a number of passenger, MEMU and Intercity trains will remain ...Read More

Rapido Service Begins at Rajkot Railway Station

Jun 20, 2026 |

Rajkot: Taking a significant step towards providing safe, convenient and affordable transport for passengers travelling from the railway station to their destinations, a Rapido counter facility has been introduced in the circulating area of Rajkot Railway Station. Through this new arrangement, passengers will be able t...Read More

47 Tribal People Return to Hinduism at 'Ghar Wapsi' Event in Surat

Jun 20, 2026 |

Surat: Around 50 members of the tribal community from Subir taluka in Dang, who had earlier converted to Christianity, decided to return to their original Hindu faith. To facilitate their return to Sanatan Hinduism, a 'Ghar Wapsi' programme was held at the famous Jalebi Hanuman Dada temple on Mangrol Road. Through Ved...Read More

8,000+ GSRTC Buses Now Have QR-Based Feedback System; Over 3 Lakh Responses, 4.7-Star Rating

Jun 20, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The QR code-based passenger feedback system, which was launched on a trial basis by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) in March 2025, has now been expanded on a large scale across the state. The initiative has received an enthusiastic response from lakhs of passengers and has earned an av...Read More

Gujarat Board Issues Notices to Three Ahmedabad Schools Over 'Dummy Schooling'

Jun 20, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: In a crackdown against the dummy school culture, the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has issued notices to three schools in Ahmedabad. The state board recently conducted surprise inspections at three schools during which officials found that only around 30% of enrolled stud...Read More

Gujarat Fixes 7-Day Deadline for Issuing Caste, Non-Creamy Layer and EWS Certificates

Jun 20, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has brought several caste, income and minority certificates under the ambit of the Gujarat (Right of Citizens to Public Services) Act, 2013, making it mandatory for authorities to issue these documents within seven days of receiving all required supporting documents. The Social Ju...Read More

Gujarat Pharmacy Admissions: Provisional Merit List Released, 13,461 Students Shortlisted

Jun 20, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) on Friday released the provisional merit list for first-year degree and diploma pharmacy admissions in Gujarat. Of the 14,418 students who registered for admission this year, 13,461 have been included in the provisional merit list. Officials said 12,...Read More

Surat SDB Trader Alleges ₹4.87 Crore Fraud; Employee Booked for Diverting Funds

Jun 20, 2026 |

Surat: A diamond trader operating from the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) has accused his employee of siphoning off Rs 4.87 crore by diverting funds meant for a diamond purchase to two Mumbai-based firms. Rander police have registered a cheating case against the accused, Nikunj Trivedi. According to the complaint, Riten...Read More

CBI Books SBI Branch Manager for ₹1.18 Crore Fraud in Gandhinagar

Jun 20, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a case against the then branch manager of the Kadjodara branch of the State Bank of India (SBI) in Gandhinagar, Amleshbhai Gamanbhai Gamit, in a loan fraud and embezzlement case involving Rs 1.18 crore. According to the FIR, the fraud was committed betwe...Read More

Rail Minister to Flag Off New Sabarmati - Lalgarh Express on June 21

Jun 20, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has announced a new train service to further strengthen rail connectivity between Gujarat and Rajasthan. A new daily express train will be introduced between Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) and Lalgarh (Bikaner). Earlier, the Railway Board had shared the route and schedule details of the new service, a...Read More

Sarathi Server Outage Disrupts RTO Services in Gujarat for Five Days

Jun 20, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: RTO services related to learner and permanent vehicle licenses were disrupted in Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, due to the Sarathi server being down for over five days. However, applicants have received partial relief as some services resumed on Friday. Meanwhile, approximately 60,000 people have been affecte...Read More

Pre-Monsoon Rains Fail to Cool Gujarat; Ahmedabad Temperature Climbs Back Above 40°C

Jun 20, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Despite the pre-monsoon rains across the state over the last two days, there has been no significant relief from the heat. The maximum temperature has increased again in many cities of Gujarat, including Ahmedabad. According to the latest report from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum tem...Read More

Two Nabbed at Godhra Railway Station with US $19,800; Foreign Currency and Passports Seized

Jun 20, 2026 |

Godhra: B Division Police here have detained two persons, including a woman, at Godhra railway station with suspected foreign currency worth around 19,800 US dollars. The estimated value of the seized foreign currency in Indian rupees is approximately Rs. 18.61 lakh. Police have seized the currency and launched a furth...Read More

FitsAir Launches Direct Ahmedabad - Colombo Flights

Jun 19, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first private international airline, today launched a direct flight service between Ahmedabad and Colombo. The direct service will operate between Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in the city and Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, significantly reducing overa...Read More

AMC Announces Traffic Diversions in Parts of Ahmedabad

Jun 19, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has imposed traffic restrictions on key roads in the western and eastern zones due to various infrastructure works. The road from D-Cabin Underpass to Chenpur in the western zone will remain closed from June 19 to June 25, while in the eastern zone, a service road of a...Read More

SYSTRA to Design Ahmedabad Metro Airport Link and GIFT City Extension

Jun 19, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Global engineering and mobility consultancy SYSTRA has been awarded the Detailed Design Consultancy (DDC) services contract for the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase 2 in Gujarat. As per the company, "This latest contract builds on the successful delivery of the original Phase 2 design for Gujarat Metro ...Read More

Six Doctors Suspended for 'Ragging' 13 Juniors at Bhavnagar Medical College

Jun 19, 2026 |

Bhavnagar: The Anti-Ragging Committee has taken strict action in a case of alleged inhuman ragging of junior students at Government Medical College, Bhavnagar. Six senior students from the Orthopaedic Department have been suspended, and the process of filing an official police complaint against them has been initiated....Read More

Reliance to Scale Jamnagar Battery Gigafactory Capacity to 120 GWh: Anant Ambani

Jun 19, 2026 |

Jamnagar: Reliance Industries is significantly ramping up its clean energy ambitions, with Director Anant Ambani announcing plans to increase the company’s battery energy storage system (BESS) and cell manufacturing capacity to 120 GWh per year. Addressing shareholders at the company’s 49th Annual General Meeting ...Read More

Two Killed, Four Hurt in Rockfall at Pavagadh Hill

Jun 19, 2026 |

Pavagadh: Two pilgrims lost their lives and four others sustained injuries after a rockfall struck devotees climbing the steps to the Kalika Mata Temple on Pavagadh hill this morning. The incident occurred between 5 am and 6 am near Patiya Bridge (Patiyapul) when boulders suddenly tumbled onto the pilgrimage route lea...Read More

PM Modi to Release 23rd PM-KISAN Instalment; Gujarat Farmers to Get Rs 1,025 Crore

Jun 19, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana tomorrow, June 20, from Hooghly (Tarakeswar) in West Bengal. On this occasion, the Prime Minister will virtually interact with crores of farmers across the country and address them. Und...Read More

Gujarat Plans Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Mega Urban Authority Through AUDA-GUDA Merger

Jun 19, 2026 |

Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar: Keeping in mind the planning for Olympics-2036, the Gujarat government is preparing an ambitious plan to bring the urban areas of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar under a single administrative structure. Under this plan, a single joint urban authority will be formed by merging AUDA and GUDA, for which t...Read More