Holy Month of Shravan Begins in Gujarat for Year 2026; Gujarati Hindu Year 2082
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Holy Month of Shravan Begins in Gujarat for Year 2026; Gujarati Hindu Year 2082

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Kandla - Mundra National Highway (NH-41) Set for Six-Laning at ₹834 Crore

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Gujarat to Install Smart Meters for 1.20 Crore Electricity Consumers in Phases

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Several Trains Cancelled, Diverted Due to Signalling Work on Ahmedabad - Palanpur Section

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AMC Prepares Storm Water Drainage Master Plan for Ambli, Bopal, Ghuma and Shela

Aug 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratIndia

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has prepared a zone-wise Storm Water Drainage Master Plan for the Ambli-Bopal-Ghuma-Shela area to address recurring waterlogging, following directions from Gandhinagar Lok Sabha MP and Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. The move comes after severe waterl...Read More

AMC Plans ₹155-Crore Temple Tourism Circuit Along Sabarmati River

Aug 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Heritage Department has prepared a ₹155.02-crore master plan to develop a temple tourism circuit along the eastern bank of the Sabarmati River, connecting Saptarishi Ghat with Jagannathji Temple and Shri Atal Ghat through Jalyatra Marg. The project aims to conserv...Read More

Stray Dog Menace: Rabid Animal Bites Over 15 People in Dhoraji

Aug 13, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Dhoraji: Panic gripped Dhoraji town after a suspected rabid dog went on a biting spree in the Station Road area on Thursday morning, reportedly attacking 15 to 18 people, including pedestrians and elderly residents. The injured were rushed to Dhoraji Government Hospital by locals and their family members. Doctors pr...Read More

VMC Inspects 30 Food Outlets, Imposes Rs 3.63 Lakh Penalty for Violations

Aug 13, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) food safety team inspected 30 food establishments across the city on Wednesday as part of a drive to check compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. The civic body imposed penalties totalling Rs 3.63 lakh on establishments found violating the prescribed norms....Read More

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RSS Chief Bhagwat to Address Indian-American Gathering at MSG in New York

Washington: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is set to address members of the Indian-American community during his visit to the US later this month as part of the organisation’s global outreach marking its centenary year. Bhagwat will speak at the ‘Universal Oneness Celebrations’ in New York on August 29, organised by ...Read More

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Two Bakeries Sealed in Ahmedabad During AMC Food Safety Drive

Aug 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Health-Food Department sealed two bakeries in the city’s South Zone during inspections carried out under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the GPMC Act. Muskaan Bakery, located at Golder Park behind Willsom Hotel in Narol-Lambha, was sealed after offici...Read More

AMC Waives Charges for Dead Body Van Service Within Civic Limits

Aug 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has approved a proposal to provide its shavvahini (dead body transport) service free of charge within the civic body’s limits. The AMC’s Fire and Emergency Services Department operates shavvahini services to transport the deceased from hospitals to their homes o...Read More

Kim Police Inspector Suspended

Aug 13, 2026 | GujaratSouth GujaratSurat

Surat: Surat Rural Police have taken strict action against Police Inspector (PI) P.C. Sarvaiya of Kim Police Station after the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) seized foreign liquor worth ₹19 lakh from the police station’s jurisdiction. The Director General of Police (DGP) has ordered Sarvaiya’s immediate suspension f...Read More

Horizon Industrial Parks Limited’s IPO to Open on August 17

Aug 13, 2026 | Business

Ahmedabad: Horizon Industrial Parks Limited shall open the Bid/Offer in relation to its Initial Public Offer of Equity Shares on Monday, August 17, 2026. The Price Band of the Offer has been fixed at ₹57 to ₹60 per Equity Share, a press release said. As per the official statement, Bids can be made for a minimum ...Read More

Vadodara Fire Dept Probes High-Rise Building Records After Fake NOC Surfaces

Aug 13, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: A suspected fake Fire No-Objection Certificate (NOC) has come to light in Vadodara, raising concerns over the safety and fire compliance of high-rise buildings in the city. The document appears to have been created by copying and digitally editing an old NOC, with the name and signature of suspended in-charge...Read More

Ahmedabad Adds Over 29,000 PNG Connections Since April

Aug 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad city has recorded 29,041 new Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections in the last four and a half months, with the demand for PNG rising amid concerns over LPG availability and the continued expansion of the city’s PNG network. A total of 29,041 new customers have taken PNG connections between Apri...Read More

Fire Breaks Out at ONGC Plant on Kalol-Mansa Highway in Gandhinagar

Aug 13, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: A fire broke out at an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plant on the Kalol-Mansa Highway in Gandhinagar early Thursday morning, August 13. Flames and thick plumes of black smoke were seen rising from the plant, which houses flammable materials. Soon after the incident was reported, fire teams from K...Read More

Black Box Reports 24% YoY Revenue Growth in Q1 FY27; Order Backlog Surges 83%

Aug 13, 2026 | Business

Mumbai: Black Box Limited, a leading provider of digital infrastructure solutions, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. "With a growing order book and backlog, experienced leadership, strong industry tailwinds and proven capabilities in executing large-scale global pro...Read More

Black Box Secures US$131 Million Order from New U.S. Tier-1 Hyperscaler

Aug 13, 2026 | BusinessIndia

Mumbai: Black Box Limited, a leading provider of digital infrastructure solutions, today announced that it has secured a US$131 million (~₹1,240 crore) order with a new U.S.-based global Tier-1 hyperscaler for a major data centre project in the U.S. As per the press release, the win marks a significant breakthroug...Read More

AMC Fines Palladium Mall ₹75,000 After Mosquito Larvae Found on Rooftop

Aug 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The AMC health department has fined the operators of Palladium Mall in Thaltej ₹75,000 after mosquito larvae were found breeding in stagnant water near air-conditioning units on the rooftop. Municipal Health Officer Dr Bhavin Solanki said stagnant rainwater is a common breeding ground during the monsoon...Read More

Indian Railways Approves ₹153-Crore Four-Lane ROB at Geratpur - Ahmedabad Section

Aug 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Indian Railways has approved a ₹153-crore four-lane road over bridge (ROB) at the Geratpur level crossing in east Ahmedabad, aimed at improving traffic flow and safety as the city continues to expand. The project, sanctioned under Western Railway, is expected to ease congestion at the busy level crossin...Read More

Amit Shah Launches ‘Gramin Gyan Setu’ App to Connect Libraries Across Gandhinagar

Aug 12, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today launched the 'Gramin Gyan Setu' app developed to integrate the libraries of Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency of Gujarat through video conferencing. Addressing the event virtually, Union Home Minister Amit Shah noted that today marks the b...Read More

Ahmedabad-Based Arvind Group Proposes ₹1,200 Crore Investment in MP’s PM MITRA Park

Aug 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratIndia

Indore: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the relationship between Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh will be further strengthened with the Arvind Group setting up its industrial units in Madhya Pradesh. In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, production at PM MITRA Park is targeted to comme...Read More

ACB Gets 4-Day Remand of Ex-Ahmedabad Fire Chief; Suspended GAS Officer Ketki Vyas Nabbed

Aug 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Local ACB court has granted four more days of remand for Ahmedabad Chief Fire Officer Amit Dongre, now terminated, who is an accused in the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Fire Department bribery case. The additional remand has been sought to conduct a search of a bank locker in Bhopal, Dongre...Read More

Vadodara Man Develops Rabies Symptoms After Stray Dog Bite; Hospitalised

Aug 12, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: A suspected case of rabies has come to light in the Bhayli area of Vadodara, where a young man, Hemant, reportedly developed severe symptoms after being bitten by a stray dog and failing to receive timely anti-rabies treatment. According to the information available, Hemant was bitten by a dog some time ag...Read More

World Elephant Day: Vantara Expands Elephant Welfare Outreach Across India and Globally

Aug 12, 2026 | GujaratIndiaSaurastra

Jamnagar: Vantara, founded by Anant Ambani, today marked World Elephant Day by highlighting its ongoing work across elephant welfare, conservation education and international collaboration, reflecting its commitment to strengthening elephant protection and welfare in India and around the world. Home to more than 260 ...Read More

GSRTC Geeta Mandir Bus Port Terminal-2 Inaugurated in Ahmedabad

Aug 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A new Terminal-2 has been developed at the GSRTC Geetamandir Bus Port in the city to streamline bus services to Saurashtra-Kutch and North Gujarat. The new terminal will be inaugurated on Wednesday by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and will become operational from August 13. The new terminal will ha...Read More

Gujarat Delegation Led by CM to Visit US, Canada for Vibrant Gujarat 2027 Outreach

Aug 12, 2026 | GujaratIndia

Gandhinagar: A high-level delegation from Gujarat, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, will visit the United States and Canada from August 17 to 24, 2026, as part of the state’s preparations for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027. During the visit, the delegation will engage with global industrialists, inve...Read More

Gujarat Bags Three National Awards for Excellence in Organ Donation, Transplantation

Aug 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSurat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat has secured three national awards for excellence in organ donation and transplantation, with the state’s top government hospitals being recognised for their contribution to the field. The awards were presented at the 16th Indian National Organ Donation Day ceremony held in New Delhi on August ...Read More

Bandra - Ahmedabad Lok Shakti Express Extended Up to Vadnagar; Mahesana Halt Added

Aug 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratIndiaNorth GujaratRailwayTravel

Ahmedabad: The Ministry of Railways has approved the extension of Train No. 22927/22928 Bandra Terminus–Ahmedabad–Bandra Terminus Lok Shakti Superfast Express up to Vadnagar, providing a direct rail service extension for passengers in North Gujarat. The extension will come into effect with Train No. 22927 Bandra...Read More

Block at Valsad Railway Station from Aug 21-23: Several Trains to Be Cancelled, Short-Terminated

Aug 12, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Valsad: Train services on the Valsad section will be affected from August 21 to 23 due to a Non-Interlocking (NI) block being undertaken for the commissioning of Electronic Interlocking at Valsad railway station. The block will be in place from 10 am on Friday, August 21, to 3:30 pm on Sunday, August 23, on the UP and...Read More

Karnavati Express to Get Additional Stoppage at Navsari Railway Station

Aug 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratIndiaRailwayTravel

Navsari: Western Railway has announced an additional stoppage at Navsari station for the Karnavati Express, providing added convenience to passengers travelling between Ahmedabad, Surat, Navsari and Mumbai. Train No. 12933 Bandra Terminus–Vatva Karnavati Express will have the additional stoppage at Navsari with effe...Read More

Vadodara Pharma Firm Loses Drug Licences Over Illegal Codeine Syrup Sale

Aug 12, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) has cancelled the drug licences of city-based pharmaceutical firm SD Pharma after an investigation allegedly found bogus purchase bills and manipulated sales invoices linked to the illegal sale of 9,000 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup. The firm, owned by...Read More

IMD Issues Orange, Yellow Alerts for Heavy Rain in Parts of Gujarat for Next 48 Hours

Aug 12, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Ahmedabad: With a fresh spell of rain continuing across parts of Gujarat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts for several districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over the next two days. According to the IMD bulletin, very heavy rainfall is like...Read More

180 km Creek Survey Completed as Surat Intensifies Flood Mitigation Efforts

Aug 12, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has completed surveys covering 180 km of the city’s 188-km creek network as part of its flood mitigation efforts. The progress was reviewed at a weekly meeting of the special committee formed to examine creek flooding. Officials said LiDAR, DGPS and drone surveys have b...Read More

Anand Niketan School’s Canteen Shut After Glass Piece Found in Breakfast; DEO Orders FIR

Aug 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad District Education Officer (DEO) has ordered strict action against the management of Anand Niketan School's Shilaj Branch after a piece of glass was reportedly found in a student’s breakfast. Taking the incident seriously, the DEO has directed the school to immediately suspend the person r...Read More

Asia’s First Desert-Themed Night Safari, Zoological Park in Deesa Gets CZA Approval

Aug 12, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Asia’s first desert-themed drive-through night safari and world-class desert-themed zoological park at Deesa in Banaskantha district has received approval from the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), an official statement said. The project, being developed by the Gujarat Forest Department, aims to strengthen...Read More

4 Resident Doctors Booked for 'Ragging' After Surat GMC Student Dies by Suicide

Aug 12, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Surat police on Tuesday registered a case against four resident doctors of Government Medical College (GMC) for their alleged involvement in ragging a 30-year-old first-year postgraduate student, Harsh Pandya, who died by suicide, officials said. The FIR was registered against four second-year PG students of ...Read More

Man Duped of ₹2.53 Crore in Instagram Distributorship Scam; Two Held in Gujarat

Aug 12, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Cyber Centre of Excellence in Gandhinagar has busted a cyber-fraud racket that allegedly duped a man of ₹2.53 crore by posing as representatives of a company and luring him with a distributorship opportunity promoted through Instagram, police said on Tuesday. Two men, identified as Kishan Savaliya...Read More

Ahmedabad AMTS Buses Hit Record 6.31 Lakh Ridership, Highest-Ever Daily Revenue

Aug 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) recorded its highest-ever working-day ridership and its highest single-day revenue in more than a decade on Monday, with 6.31 lakh passengers travelling on its buses and generating nearly ₹39.8 lakh in revenue. According to AMTS data released on Tuesday, ...Read More