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Gujarat Govt Clears ₹1,600 Crore Investment Proposals Across 23 Industrial Units

Apr 01, 2026 | BusinessGujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has approved final eligibility certificates to extend financial assistance to 23 major industrial units across the state. These approvals are expected to generate approximately 5,634 employment opportunities, opening new avenues for economic growth for the youth, according to an offi...Read More

Gujarat Govt Amends Land Revenue Law; 30-Day Notice Waived for Undisputed Property Deals

Apr 01, 2026 | GujaratState Government

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has introduced a key reform in the land revenue system by amending provisions of Section 135-D of the Land Revenue Act, 1879, aimed at simplifying property transactions and enhancing transparency. Announcing the decision, state spokesperson minister Jitu Vaghani said that significan...Read More

Surat to Host Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference on May 1–2, Covering 16 Districts

Apr 01, 2026 | Central GujaratGujaratSouth GujaratSurat

Surat: The Gujarat government will organise the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Surat on May 1 and 2, coinciding with Gujarat Foundation Day, with a focus on accelerating regional industrial growth and attracting investments across South and Central Gujarat. The Surat edition of VGRC will cover 16 distri...Read More

AMC Invites Tenders for ₹522-Crore City Square Project on Sindhu Bhavan Road

Apr 01, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratIndia

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation has initiated plans to develop a landmark urban project, ‘City Square’, on Sindhu Bhavan Road (SBR), with tenders invited for the project estimated at ₹522.22 crore. The project, first announced nearly three years ago, is now moving towards execution. Once completed, ...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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Gujarat CM Inaugurates Girls’ Hostel and Bhojnalaya Building at Devka Vidyapeeth in Amreli

Apr 01, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Amreli: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated a newly built girls’ hostel and bhojnalaya (dining hall) at Devka Vidyapeeth in Rajula taluka of Amreli district. Highlighting the success of the Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav, the Chief Minister said that these initiatives, launched by Prime Minist...Read More

Centre Notifies One-Time Customs Duty Relief for SEZ Units on Domestic Sales

Apr 01, 2026 | Central GovernmentGujaratIndia

New Delhi: In pursuance of the Union Budget 2026-27 announcement to address the concerns faced by the manufacturing units in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) due to ongoing global trade disruptions, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) today introduced a special one-time relief measure to facilitate s...Read More

Gujarat Local Polls Announcement Likely today

Apr 01, 2026 | GujaratPolitics

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat State Election Commission will hold a media briefing this evening and is expected to announce the schedule for the upcoming local body elections in the state. According to an official communication, the briefing will take place at 5:00 pm at the State Election Commission office in the Secretar...Read More

Rain, Thunderstorms Likely in Parts of Gujarat Till April 5; IMD Issues Warning

Apr 01, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Parts of Gujarat are likely to witness light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over the next four days, according to the latest weather bulletin issued on April 1. The forecast indicates that today, Kutch, Banaskantha, Patan, and Devbhumi Dwarka may receive light rain...Read More

NTPC Green Energy Adds 50.7 MW Renewable Capacity in Gujarat

Apr 01, 2026 | Gujarat

New Delhi: NTPC Green Energy Limited on Wednesday announced the commencement of commercial operations for additional solar and wind capacities in Gujarat, as part of its ongoing expansion in the renewable energy sector. In a regulatory filing, the company said that a 37.5 MW solar capacity, part of a 150 MW solar proj...Read More

Anti-BJP Posters Trigger Political Row in Surat, FIRs Filed at 5 Police Stations

Apr 01, 2026 | India

Surat: A political row has erupted in the city ahead of the announcement of civic body elections after posters targeting the BJP appeared across several areas, prompting police action. At least five FIRs have been registered at different police stations against 18 individuals in connection with the incident. Complaint...Read More

Sabarmati Railway Station Upgrade 80% Complete, Likely to Be Ready by Diwali

Apr 01, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Sabarmati Railway Station in the city is undergoing redevelopment with modern passenger amenities under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The project, estimated at ₹334 crore, was initially scheduled for completion by December 2025. However, due to construction being carried out alongside regular train oper...Read More

Degree Engineering Admission Registration Begins in Gujarat for 78,611 Seats

Apr 01, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The registration process for degree engineering admissions for the new academic session begins today, with the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) announcing that candidates can submit applications online until May 31. This year, admissions will be conducted for a total of 78,611...Read More

After 7-Year Gap, Iranian Oil Cargo Set to Reach Gujarat Port

Apr 01, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

New Delhi: India’s first shipment of Iranian crude oil since 2019 may be headed to a Gujarat port, according to ship-tracking data, a report by PTI said. Indian refiners are exploring purchases of Iranian oil cargoes currently at sea after Washington recently granted a limited sanctions waiver. Citing industry dat...Read More

Ramee Group to Launch Wildlife Resort in Sasan Gir

Apr 01, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Ahmedabad: Ramee Group of Hotels has announced the signing of its upcoming property, Ramee Vanam Resort, in Sasan Gir, Gujarat, marking its entry into wildlife-focused and experiential tourism segments as part of efforts to expand its leisure portfolio. The new resort will centre on nature-driven and locally inspired ...Read More

Two Gujarat Cadre IAS Officers Get Central Postings

Mar 31, 2026 | Central GovernmentGujarat

Gandhinagar: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of three senior IAS officers from the Gujarat cadre to key positions in the Union government, according to an official notification issued on Tuesday. Mona Khandhar (1996 batch), currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary in the...Read More

AMC Records Highest-Ever Tax Collection at ₹2,373 Crore in FY 2025–26

Mar 31, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) today said that it has earned its highest-ever revenue from tax collection, reaching a total of ₹2,373.17 crore for the fiscal year 2025–26. This record-breaking figure represents an increase of ₹119.03 crore compared to the previous year’s collection of ₹2,2...Read More

PM Modi inaugurates Bhaijipura Flyover on Gandhinagar - Ahmedabad Airport Road

Mar 31, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratNarendra Modi

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to his home state Gujarat today, inaugurated a new flyover at Bhaijipura Junction on the busy Gandhinagar–Koba–Airport Road. The project, inaugurated along with other infrastructure projects worth ₹19,800 crore from Vav-Tharad district, is expected to si...Read More

Unseasonal Rain Likely in Parts of Gujarat; IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Thunderstorms in 7 Districts

Mar 31, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a thunderstorm and rainfall warning for several parts of Gujarat over the next few days, with gusty winds and lightning likely to impact isolated districts. According to the mid-day weather bulletin issued on March 31, light thunderstorms accompanied by l...Read More

PSI, Woman Friend Injured in Gun Firing Inside Flat in Rajkot

Mar 31, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: In an alleged accidental firing incident late on Monday night, a police sub-inspector and his woman friend were injured after a single bullet struck both of them while the officer was reportedly handling his service weapon. As per the police, the incident took place at the residence of Sub-Inspector Nitin K Pa...Read More

Woman Held at Ahmedabad Airport with Rs. 83 Lakh Gold Concealed in Body

Mar 31, 2026 | AhmedabadAviationGujarat

Ahmedabad: A woman arriving from Kuala Lumpur has been arrested at Ahmedabad airport for allegedly smuggling gold valued at ₹83.29 lakh, officials said. The Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport intercepted the passenger based on specific intelligence inputs and profil...Read More

Western Freight Corridor Fully Ready: DFCCIL Completes Final Trial Run on JNPT–Saphale Section

Mar 31, 2026 | IndiaRailway

Mumbai: In a significant milestone for India’s freight infrastructure, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has successfully completed the trial run of freight trains on the final stretch of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), marking the corridor’s full operational readin...Read More

Centre Releases ₹763 Crore to Gujarat Under 15th Finance Commission Grants

Mar 31, 2026 | Central GovernmentGujaratIndia

New Delhi: The Union Government has released over ₹2,461 crore in grants under the XV Finance Commission (XV-FC) to strengthen rural local bodies across eight states, including Gujarat. Gujarat has received ₹763.83 crore as the second instalment of tied grants for FY 2025–26. The allocation will benefit all 33 e...Read More

Gujarat Gets ₹20,000 Crore Boost as PM Modi Launches Mega Infra Projects

Mar 31, 2026 | GujaratIndiaNarendra ModiNorth Gujarat

Vav-Tharad: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today addressed a public gathering at Vav-Tharad in Banaskantha district, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth approximately ₹20,000 crore for North Gujarat. Noting that the sacred festival of Navratri had just concluded and th...Read More

Somnath Circuit House Leased to Private Operator; Devotees to Get Hotel-Like Amenities

Mar 31, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Somnath: The Government Circuit House located behind the Somnath Mahadev Temple along the Arabian Sea coast will now be managed by a private operator, following a state government decision to adopt a lease model due to recurring financial losses. The decision to hand over operations to a private company was taken afte...Read More

PM Modi inaugurates Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant in Sanand

Mar 31, 2026 | AhmedabadBusinessGujarat

Sanand: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, marking the commencement of production at the facility. Noting that he was present in Sanand on February 28 for the start of production at the Micron plant and has returned exactly a month later for th...Read More

Rs 945 Crore 6-Lane High-Speed Corridor Approved Between Surat & Navsari

Mar 31, 2026 | GujaratRoad JourneySurat

Surat: The Gujarat government has approved a major infrastructure project aimed at advancing the vision of Surat–Navsari twin cities and easing traffic congestion on the busy Surat–Sachin–Navsari corridor. The ‘High-Speed Corridor’ project has received administrative approval of Rs 945.92 crore. Under the pr...Read More

CRRI Survey Identifies Six High-Traffic Junctions for Priority Flyovers in Ahmedabad

Mar 31, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Six of the city’s most congested junctions, one on the western side and five on the eastern side, have been identified for priority flyover construction following a traffic study by the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI-CSIR), which assessed 25 major intersections, the news report said. Memco Junction...Read More

Surat Weavers Move to Single 12-Hour Shifts Amid West Asia Crisis

Mar 31, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Textile weaving units in the city have decided to restrict operations to a single 12-hour shift per day to curb production amid rising costs and weak demand. The decision was taken at a meeting on Monday, where weavers cited increasing yarn prices, labour challenges, and subdued demand driven by global uncertai...Read More

Great Indian Bustard Chick Born in Gujarat Gets 24x7 Protection from 50 Forest Guards

Mar 31, 2026 | GujaratKutch

Ahmedabad: A Great Indian Bustard chick hatched in the wild in Kutch’s Abdasa grasslands on March 26, the first such birth in Gujarat in nearly a decade, is under intensive protection. Weighing around 150 grams, the critically endangered chick is being monitored round-the-clock by about 50 forest personnel stationed ...Read More

Two Siblings Die After Drowning in Apartment Swimming Pool in Rajkot

Mar 31, 2026 | GujaratIndiaSaurastra

Rajkot: Two siblings from a Nepalese family drowned in a swimming pool at a residential complex in the Raiyadhar area on Monday, just a day before they were to leave for Nepal. The incident occurred around 3 pm at Sopan Heights. The victims, Dipesh (7) and Deepshikha (5), reportedly entered the pool area after finding...Read More

Samrat Samprati Museum Opens at Koba Tirth; PM Modi Leads Inauguration

Mar 31, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratNarendra Modi

Gandhinagar: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Sangrahalay, Jain Heritage Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on the auspicious occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Jayanti. "Koba Tirth is steeped in spiritual tranquillity,  a place where the tapasya of so many Jain Munis and sa...Read More

Western Railway Commissions ‘Kavach’ Safety System on Vadodara - Nagda Section

Mar 31, 2026 | GujaratRailwayVadodara

Vadodara: The Western Railway on Monday commissioned the indigenous ‘Kavach’ train protection system on the Vadodara–Nagda section, marking a significant step towards enhancing rail safety on the high-density route. The system was formally inaugurated by Western Railway General Manager Pradeep Kumar, who flagg...Read More

Tata Chemicals Hits 1 Million Tonne Soda Ash Output at Mithapur Plant in Gujarat

Mar 31, 2026 | BusinessGujaratSaurastra

Mithapur: Tata Chemicals Limited has announced a key operational milestone, with its Mithapur facility in Gujarat reaching 1 million tonnes of soda ash production in FY 2025–26. The milestone reflects consistent efforts and strong collaboration across teams, including operations, maintenance, utilities, logistics,...Read More

CBI Court Ahmedabad Sentences Ex I-T Officer’s Wife to 2-Year Rigorous Imprisonment in DA Case

Mar 31, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A CBI court in Ahmedabad on March 30, 2026, convicted one Jasodaben Rameshbhai Vadadia in a disproportionate assets case and sentenced her to two years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of ₹20,000. The case was registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on June 30, 2007, against Rame...Read More