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70% Redevelopment Work Completed at Chandlodia A and B Railway Stations

Aug 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailwayTravel

Ahmedabad: Around 70% of the redevelopment work at Chandlodia A and B railway stations under Western Railway has been completed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The stations are being modernised at a cost of Rs 45.72 crore, with a focus on improving passenger facilities and overall station infrastructure. T...Read More

Sabarmati Riverfront Multilevel Parking to Get Rooftop Fine-Dining Restaurant, Cafe

Aug 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd (SRFDCL) is looking to boost non-fare revenue by developing a premium rooftop fine-dining restaurant and cafe on the Sabarmati Riverfront Multilevel Parking facility on the western bank. The SRFDCL has invited expressions of interest (EOI) from interest...Read More

AMC Unveils Rs 142 Crore Stormwater Plan to Tackle Waterlogging in Bopal-Ghuma

Aug 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Days after heavy rains left several residential societies in the Bopal-Ghuma area waterlogged, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced three stormwater drainage projects worth Rs 142 crore, aimed at providing a long-term solution to flooding in the area. The projects have been planned under ...Read More

BJP Appoints Tarun Chugh as Gujarat In-Charge

Aug 18, 2026 | BJPGujaratIndiaPolitics

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Rajya Sabha MP and National General Secretary Tarun Chugh as the new Gujarat in-charge, according to a party announcement issued on Tuesday. The appointment was made by BJP National President Nitin Nabin as part of a fresh set of appointments for state in-cha...Read More

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Gujarat Forest Dept, Vantara Release 20 Blackbucks in Banni Grasslands of Kutch

Jamnagar / Kutch: On India’s 80th Independence Day, the Gujarat Forest Department, with technical support from Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (GZRRC), Vantara, released 20 blackbucks (Antilope cervicapra) into the Banni Grasslands of Kutch, marking an important milestone in the restoration of nat...Read More

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Gujarat College Fees Hike 2026: BE, BTech, MBA, MCA, Pharmacy Fees Increased by 10-12%

Aug 18, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Fees for professional courses at self-financed technical colleges in Gujarat, including BE/BTech, BPharmacy, ME/MTech, MBA and MCA programmes, have been increased by an average of 10-12% for the three-year fee block covering 2026-27 to 2028-29. The Fee Regulatory Committee (Technical) has announced revise...Read More

Jio Reintroduces Prime Membership with One-Year Price Guarantee, Cashback Benefits

Aug 18, 2026 | Business

Mumbai: Jio Prime Membership Programme was originally created as an act of gratitude to Jio’s first 100 million customers. Today, it is reintroduced to provide assurance of price guarantee and a range of additional benefits, for Jio’s family of over 500 million users, a press release said. One-Year Price Guarant...Read More

DEO Issues Notice to Ahmedabad School Over Principals’ Other Roles

Aug 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad District Education Officer (DEO) has sought an explanation from SS Divine School on Sola-Science City Road following allegations that two of its principals are also holding positions at Swaminarayan University in Kalol. The action followed a representation by the National Students’ Union o...Read More

Dahod Fake Govt Offices Scam: ED Attaches Rs 22.70 Crore Assets

Aug 18, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Dahod: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Ahmedabad Zonal Office, has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 22.70 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with the Dahod fake government offices scam. The attached properties belong to Abubakar Jakirali S...Read More

Rajkot Police Bans Fuel Supply to Vehicles Without Valid Number Plates

Aug 18, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: City Police have issued a 60-day directive barring petrol pumps, CNG stations and diesel stations within the city police commissionerate limits from refuelling vehicles that do not have valid and clearly visible registration number plates. Under the directive issued by Police Commissioner Brajesh Kumar Jha, ...Read More

Ahmedabad Civic Body Seals 4 Units, Including Dairies and Restaurants

Aug 17, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Food Department has intensified inspections and enforcement against food businesses to ensure that citizens get safe and quality food and are protected from substandard or unauthorised food products. As part of the drive, the civic body today sealed two dairy units, on...Read More

Gujarat Govt Announces Job Charts for Panchayat, Revenue Talatis; Roles Clearly Demarcated

Aug 17, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Government has announced a clear division of work and job chart for Panchayat Talatis and Revenue Talatis, aimed at simplifying administration and making it easier for citizens to access government services at the village level. Panchayat Minister Rushikesh Patel said the decision was taken ...Read More

Gujarat ACB Nabs VCE in Bribe Case

Aug 17, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Patan: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday caught a Village Computer Entrepreneur (VCE) while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000. The accused has been identified as Bharatbhai Somabhai Gadsaya (Thakor), 35, who works as a VCE at the Amrapur Gram Panchayat. According to the ACB, farmers residing in the A...Read More

AMC Water Supply to Face Disruption in Parts of Ahmedabad on Aug 18-19

Aug 17, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Water supply in several areas of Ahmedabad’s West Zone is expected to be affected on August 18 and 19 as the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) carries out repair work on a leaking water main line. According to the AMC’s Water Project Department, leakage has been detected near J.P.’s Chali in Sab...Read More

Insect Found in Kulfi Dish at Vadodara Outlet; Video Goes Viral

Aug 17, 2026 | GujaratIndiaVadodara

Vadodara: A complaint over alleged food contamination has surfaced in Vadodara after insects were reportedly found in kulfi served at Rajasthan Kulfi in the city’s Alkapuri area. The incident has sparked concern among customers, while a video of the alleged incident has been circulating on social media. According ...Read More

Vadodara MP Dr Hemang Joshi Appointed National President of BJP Yuva Morcha

Aug 17, 2026 | BJPGujaratIndiaPoliticsVadodara

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin has appointed new national office-bearers, with several leaders from Gujarat finding a place in the party’s revamped national team. Vadodara Lok Sabha MP Dr Hemang Joshi has been appointed as Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha Chief, taking charge as...Read More

Gujarat Govt Inks MoU with Automation Anywhere to Boost AI Skills

Aug 17, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Department of Science and Technology has signed an MoU with global technology company Automation Anywhere to strengthen the state’s AI ecosystem and promote training in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia and Automation Anywhere C...Read More

Rs 107-Crore Vadaj Flyover Ready in Ahmedabad; Opening Expected in September

Aug 17, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Motorists travelling through the busy Ashram Road and Vadaj Junction areas are set to get major relief, with the new four-lane flyover near Vadaj Circle now fully ready. The more than 700-metre-long flyover, constructed by the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) at an estimated cost of Rs 107 crore, is expec...Read More

Ahmedabad-Okha Vande Bharat Express Gets New Timings; Terminal Shifted to Sabarmati Rly Station

Aug 17, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratIndiaRailwayTravel

Ahmedabad: The terminal station and schedule of the Ahmedabad-Okha Vande Bharat Express have been changed, with the train now beginning operations from Sabarmati station instead of Ahmedabad (Kalupur) station. According to the revised schedule issued by the Railway Department, the changes came into effect from Monda...Read More

Sabarmati - Veraval Vande Bharat Express Begins Operations on New Route; Lathi Locals Seek Halt

Aug 17, 2026 | GujaratRailwayTravel

Amreli: The Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express began operations on its new route on Monday, with an official stoppage at Chital in Amreli district. While the new service was welcomed by Chital villagers, residents of nearby Lathi have demanded a halt in their city, which has not been included among the train’s st...Read More

AMC Plans Citywide ‘Pedestrian First’ Footpath Network

Aug 17, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is planning a citywide “Pedestrian First” footpath network aimed at making walking safer, more accessible and more convenient across the city. Under the plan, AMC will maintain a minimum clear walking space of 1.80 to 2 metres on footpaths, along with facilities...Read More

Ahmedabad Airport Customs Seize Rs 29 Lakh Gold From Couple Arriving From Sharjah

Aug 17, 2026 | AhmedabadAviationGujaratIndiaTravel

Ahmedabad: Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in the city intercepted a couple arriving from Sharjah and seized gold jewellery and other undeclared goods worth approximately Rs 32.37 lakh, officials said on Sunday. According to Ahmedabad Customs, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU...Read More

Kheda Raniya Bridge Damage: Govt Issues Clarification, Announces Traffic Diversions

Aug 17, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Government has issued a clarification regarding the bridge over the Raniya Distributary connecting Sardarpur and Chitlav villages in Kheda district, stating that the approximately 60-year-old bridge had already been closed to heavy vehicle traffic as a precautionary measure. According to the...Read More

Gujarat CM on US & Canada Visit

Aug 16, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today departed from the state to visit the United States and Canada in connection with the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027. During the visit, the Chief Minister will hold meetings with investors and industry associations in the United States and Canada to promote increased...Read More

Devotee - Security Staff Clash at Chamunda Mata Temple in Chotila; Video Goes Viral

Aug 15, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Chotila: A scuffle between security guards, devotees and temple staff at the Chamunda Mataji Temple in Chotila escalated into a physical fight, with a video of the incident going viral on social media. The Chotila police have begun investigating the incident based on the video. The clash reportedly broke out followi...Read More

SGGU Gets 100 Degree Pharmacy Seats Under ACPC 2026-27 Admissions

Aug 15, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Pharmacy aspirants in Gujarat will have an additional government-aided option this year, with the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) adding the Department of Pharmaceutical Science at Shri Govind Guru University (SGGU) to the 2026-27 admission process. The department has been allotted 1...Read More

Fire Erupts at Westfield Shopping Centre on Ghoddod Road in Surat

Aug 15, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: A fire broke out at a shop on the ground floor of Westfield Shopping Centre on Ghoddod Road, one of Surat’s busiest areas, triggering concern among traders, customers and visitors at the complex. The incident was reported after black smoke was seen coming from the shop. The Surat Fire Brigade was alerted and ...Read More

BITS Pilani Plans Specialised Competency Centre in Gujarat

Aug 15, 2026 | GujaratIndia

Ahmedabad: BITS Pilani is looking to set up a specialised competency centre in Gujarat, with the proposed facility expected to focus on the state’s strong chemicals sector. As per reports, the centre, involving an estimated investment of Rs 20 crore to Rs 30 crore, is likely to be announced soon. BITS Pilani Group V...Read More

Sweety Patel Murder Case: Former PI Ajay Desai Gets Life Term

Aug 15, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Five years after 37-year-old Sweety Patel went missing from Karjan, a former police inspector has been sentenced to life imprisonment for her murder. His accomplice, who helped dispose of the body, has been sentenced to five years in jail. An Additional Sessions Court in Karjan sentenced former Vadodara Rura...Read More

AMTS Launches New Feeder Routes to Connect Apparel Park Metro Station

Aug 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Commuting to Ahmedabad’s Apparel Park Metro Station has become easier and more affordable with the launch of two new AMTS feeder bus routes. Ahmedabad Mayor Hiteshbhai Barot on Saturday inaugurated Feeder Route 8 (Circular) and Feeder Route 9 (Anti-Circular) to improve last-mile connectivity for metro pass...Read More

5,157 Litres of Spurious Ghee Seized in Surat; 987 Litres Seized in Deesa

Aug 15, 2026 | GujaratNorth GujaratSurat

Surat: The Food and Drug Regulatory Authority has stepped up action against food adulteration in Gujarat. During recent raids in Surat and Deesa in Banaskantha district, officials seized large quantities of suspected adulterated ghee and edible oils. In Surat, the Food and Drug Regulatory Authority raided a factory op...Read More

GIDC Revises Industrial Plot Allotment Rates Across Gujarat for FY 2026-27

Aug 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) has revised the allotment prices of industrial plots across its estates for the financial year 2026-27, with the new rates coming into effect in August 2026. The revised schedule covers industrial estates across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Surat, ...Read More

AUDA Proposes Four New TP Schemes Across 500 Hectares

Aug 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: With Ahmedabad selected as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) has approved a series of measures to strengthen infrastructure and urban development around the city. During its 311th board meeting on Friday, AUDA approved revisions to 14 Town Plannin...Read More

Gujarat CM Announces Housing, Road and Nutrition Initiatives on 80th Independence Day

Aug 15, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday announced a series of measures aimed at improving housing, road infrastructure, child nutrition and access to higher education on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day. Among the key announcements, the state government will provide free Ghar T...Read More

Gujarat Raises Income Limit for Unreserved Youth Seeking Overseas Education Loans

Aug 15, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has increased the annual family income limit for youth from unreserved categories seeking education loans for higher studies abroad. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced the decision on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day. The annual family income ceiling under the...Read More