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Gujarat Govt Orders Police Action Over ₹50 Lakh Bill for Unbuilt Water Tank at Palitana Hospital

Aug 19, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya has ordered police action after a ₹50.43 lakh bill was allegedly submitted and approved for a 2.55-lakh-litre underground water tank at Palitana Hospital despite the tank not being constructed at the site. The issue came to light during the minister's recent v...Read More

Gujarat Approves 12-Hour Work Shifts at Micron Semiconductor Facility in Sanand

Aug 19, 2026 | AhmedabadBusinessGujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has permitted Micron Semiconductor Technology India Private Limited's Sanand facility to operate 12-hour work shifts. It is the first such approval of its kind in Gujarat, while the statutory weekly working limit remains capped at 48 hours, a press release said. The approval has b...Read More

Ahmedabad Police Bust Cybercrime Network with China, Pakistan Links; 2 Held

Aug 19, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratIndia

Ahmedabad: The city Cybercrime Branch has uncovered an alleged cyber fraud network with links spanning China, Pakistan, India and Hong Kong, and arrested two suspects from West Bengal. Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut said the investigation found that malware allegedly developed by a Chinese cyber gang was b...Read More

Rapid Cargo Service Linking NCR, Gujarat Launched on Western Dedicated Freight Corridor

Aug 19, 2026 | GujaratIndiaRailwaySouth Gujarat

Navsari: Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) on Tuesday launched the Rapid Cargo Service on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), connecting major logistics hubs in the NCR and northern India with industrial centres in Gujarat. Railway Board Member (Operations and Business Devel...Read More

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Aug 17, 2026 | Gujarat, Kutch, Saurastra Featured

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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AMC Suspends Bodakdev High-Rise Project Over TOZ Eligibility

Aug 19, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has suspended, with immediate effect, the development permission for a high-rise project in Bodakdev following questions over its eligibility for benefits under the Transit Oriented Zone (TOZ). The action came after a complaint alleged that the project in TP Scheme ...Read More

Lion Movement to Be Monitored with Drones, Watchtowers at Shetrunjay Hill in Palitana

Aug 18, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Gandhinagar: With Asiatic lions increasingly being spotted around the holy Shetrunjay Hill in Palitana, the Gujarat Forest Department has planned a series of measures to ensure the safety of thousands of pilgrims visiting the prominent Jain pilgrimage site. Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia and MoS Pravi...Read More

AMC Toll-Free Helpline Number for Rescue of Homeless People in Ahmedabad

Aug 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has launched a new initiative to identify and provide safe shelter to homeless people living in public places across the city. Under the initiative, citizens who spot homeless people taking shelter on footpaths, under bridges, at religious places, bus stations, ra...Read More

Gujarat Forest Dept Nabs 3 for Illegal Lion Sighting, Harassment

Aug 18, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Gir East: The Gir East Forest Department has arrested three Ahmedabad residents for allegedly entering a restricted area, conducting an illegal lion sighting and harassing lions in the Jasadhar Range. The accused have been identified as Ashish Mansukhbhai Virani, 40, Archit Kishorebhai Giani, 28, and Dhaval Kishorebha...Read More

Indian Coast Guard Rescues 9 Navsari Fishermen Stranded at Sea

Aug 18, 2026 | GujaratIndiaSouth Gujarat

Daman: Nine fishermen from Navsari who were stranded at sea after their fishing boat developed an engine failure were safely rescued by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). According to reports, the fishing boat ‘Jayamala’ had departed from Navsari and was heading towards Okha. After travelling around 10 kilometres int...Read More

Surat Creek Flood Mitigation Plan: 188-Km Survey Completed, Hydrology Study Begins

Aug 18, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: After three instances of creek flooding in July triggered anger among residents in affected areas, the administration has stepped up efforts to find a permanent solution to the problem. A special committee meeting on creek flood prevention was held at Tapi Bhavan on Monday. The meeting focused on surveying the c...Read More

AMC Seals St. Xavier’s School Canteen, Jay Jalaram Khaman House Over Food Safety Violations

Aug 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Food Department of Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has sealed the canteen at St. Xavier’s Loyola School campus near Vijay Cross Road, Naranpura, after an inspection found multiple food safety and hygiene violations, including the absence of an FSSAI licence or registration and the use of expired fo...Read More

Star Air Launches Ahmedabad-Mundra Direct Flight Service

Aug 18, 2026 | AhmedabadAviationGujaratKutchTravel

Ahmedabad: Direct air connectivity between Ahmedabad and Mundra in Kutch has commenced from August 17, 2026, with Star Air launching the service in collaboration with Adani Airports. The new connection is expected to benefit people associated with business, industry, education and startups, while providing faster conn...Read More

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

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

5-Year-Old Girl Dies, Family Hospitalised Due to 'Food Poisoning' After Restaurant Meal in Surat

Aug 18, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: A five-year-old girl died and four members of her family are undergoing treatment after they allegedly suffered food poisoning following a meal ordered from a restaurant in Surat's Varachha area on August 15. The deceased has been identified as Arya, a resident of Ranujadham Society. Her parents and two elder...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

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

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

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

ED Attaches Rs 130 Crore Properties in Ahmedabad Real Estate Fraud Case

Aug 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratIndia

Ahmedabad: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Ahmedabad Zonal Office, has issued a Provisional Attachment Order dated August 14, 2026, under Section 5(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in the case involving Ronak Ravjibhai Sonani, Vipulbhai Gordhanbhai Gangani, M/s Keshav Narayan Group and ot...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

Crackdown on ISI-Backed Shahzad Bhatti Network; 3 Nabbed in Gujarat, 253 Across 14 States

Aug 17, 2026 | India

New Delhi: Security agencies have carried a major multi-state crackdown against the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) ahead of Independence Day and busted its terror syndicate. As per Union Home Ministry, 253 people were detained across 14 states including 3 in Gujarat, over 80 FIRs and 200+ arrests recorded as p...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