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Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Launches Two Investment Funds at GIFT City

Oct 17, 2026 | BusinessGujarat

GIFT City: Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC International (IFSC) Ltd, the wholly owned GIFT City subsidiary of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, has introduced two fund-of-funds (FoF) schemes aimed at resident Indian investors seeking international market exposure, as well as non-resident Indians (NRIs) and foreign investors looking...Read More

Sanskrit Educational Ecosystem in Gujarat

Oct 16, 2026 | Gujarat

By Parimal Nathwani: Gujarat has a rich and distinguished legacy of Sanskrit learning. Today, however, the challenge is not merely to preserve this legacy but to build a vibrant, accessible and contemporary Sanskrit educational ecosystem that connects traditional scholarship with modern educational opportunities. A...Read More

Western Railway’s Largest Holding Area Getting Ready at Udhna Railway Station

Oct 16, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Western Railway is setting up its largest passenger holding area on the eastern side of Udhna Railway Station to manage the expected rush of migrant passengers travelling to their home states for Diwali and Chhath Puja. The facility can accommodate up to 15,000 passengers at a time and is aimed at preventing ...Read More

Which Places in Gujarat Could Get Rain on Last Day of Navratri? Here's IMD Forecast

Oct 16, 2026 | GujaratSaurastraSouth Gujarat

Gujarat: Dry weather is likely to continue across Gujarat for the next three days, with isolated rain and thundershowers forecast in parts of South Gujarat and Saurashtra on October 19, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). On Octiver 19th, which is Maha Navrmi, the last day of Navratri, Navsari, V...Read More

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Oct 16, 2026 | Faith, Jyotish, Religious Featured

Gujarati Calendar 2027: Vikram Samvat Gujarati Year 2083

Ahmedabad: We have prepared the Gujarati Calendar 2027 with a distinct Gujarati touch, continuing our yearly effort to serve Gujarati readers in India and across the world. The calendar has been designed in a larger format for convenient viewing on mobile phones, desktop computers and other screens. The calendar als...Read More

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Google Maps Mishap! Tempo Gets Stuck in Alkapuri Railway Underpass in Vadodara

Oct 16, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: A tempo got stuck inside the low-clearance underpass at Alkapuri railway subway in Vadodara, causing a major traffic jam and disrupting vehicular movement. Traffic police rushed to the spot and, with the help of a JCB machine, removed the vehicle from the underpass, allowing traffic to return to normal. Ac...Read More

Man Held for Attacking Two On-Duty Cops at Vadodara Court

Oct 16, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: A man allegedly assaulted two police personnel on duty at the Diwalipura Court in Vadodara after being asked to maintain decorum in the courtroom. The accused, identified as Gaurang Patel, was arrested by the Akota police. According to the police, Constable Nitin Shah was on court-watch duty in Room No. A/...Read More

Majoktha Ahirs Demand OBC Recognition, Warn of Religious Conversion March in Rajkot

Oct 16, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: The Majoktha Ahir community has intensified its demand for recognition under the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) category, alleging that discrepancies in government caste records have deprived its members of OBC certificates and affected their access to government jobs. The community has s...Read More

AMC Seals Farsan Unit Over Non-Permitted Colours, Reused Oil; Seizes 1010 Kg Stock

Oct 16, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has sealed A.N. Gruh Udyog, a farsan manufacturing unit in the Danilimda area, and seized 1,010 kg of food products after an inspection allegedly found multiple food safety and hygiene violations, including the use of non-permitted colours in savoury snacks and the rep...Read More

Parking Woes at LVP Heritage Garba in Vadodara Leave Khelaiyas Frustrated

Oct 16, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Poor parking arrangements at Vadodara’s renowned LVP Heritage Garba at Lakshmi Vilas Palace have triggered anger among participants, with a dispute reportedly leading to a confrontation with security personnel, a protest by khelaiyas and traffic congestion on a main road near the venue. Videos of the inc...Read More

ED Ahmedabad Files Chargesheet in ₹2.95 Crore Digital Arrest Fraud Case

Oct 16, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Ahmedabad Zonal Office, has filed a prosecution complaint before the Special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Court in Ahmedabad in connection with a ‘digital arrest’ cyber fraud case in which two elderly victims were cheated of a total of ₹2.95 crore. Acco...Read More

OG Navratri at Sarsana AC Dome in Surat Shut Over Fire Safety Violations

Oct 16, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Fire Department has ordered the closure of the air-conditioned dome hosting the OG Navratri event in Sarsana, Surat, after a surprise inspection found exposed electrical wiring, unauthorised alterations to entrance and emergency exit points, and the use of LPG cylinders in the food court. Chief Fire Offic...Read More

Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2026 at Sabarmati Riverfront from Oct 24

Oct 16, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2026 will offer visitors much more than a celebration of books, with an extensive line-up of programmes showcasing Gujarati literature, poetry, ghazals, humour, folk theatre, devotional music and patriotic songs. Scheduled to be held at the Sabarmati Riverfront Ev...Read More

Weekend Navratri Plans? Visit This Website to Find Garba Events Near You

Oct 16, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Planning to dance to Garba tunes this weekend? Finding a nearby Garba venue during Navratri, which has often been a hassle, has become easier, thanks to a free website developed by a Gujarati software engineer. Called Nearby Navratri, the platform brings Garba events across India onto a single digital map...Read More

Four Workers Killed in Blast at Chemical Unit in Gandhinagar

Oct 16, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Four workers were killed in an explosion at Kovika Dyes, a chemical manufacturing unit in Chhatral GIDC, Kalol taluka, on Thursday. Preliminary findings suggest excessive pressure buildup in a reduction vessel may have triggered the blast. The deceased were identified as Vinodkumar Sind, Teda Dehari, La...Read More

Centre OKays ₹991 Crore Kandla - Mundra National Highway Six-Laning Project

Oct 16, 2026 | GujaratKutchRoad JourneyTravel

Ahmedabad: The Union Government has approved the upgrade of a 57.80-km stretch of National Highway 41 connecting Gandhidham (Kandla) and Mundra ports in Gujarat to six lanes at a cost of ₹991.19 crore, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced. The highway stretch serves as a key freig...Read More

Surat Police Bar JG Navratri Garba Over Missing Permissions

Oct 16, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Saroli police have barred the organisers of JG Navratri from holding Garba celebrations at a venue near Roman Dine Hotel on Puna Canal Road in Surat without obtaining the necessary licences and permissions. In a notice issued on Wednesday, police said the organisers had planned to conduct Navratri celebration...Read More

Amit Shah on Gujarat visit

Oct 16, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is visiting Gujarat on Friday, October 16, with programmes scheduled in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Mehsana districts, including the foundation stone-laying ceremony for an 81-foot-tall statue of Lord Shiva at the Vardayini Mata temple complex in Rupal. Shah’s schedule begin...Read More

PM Modi likely to visit Gujarat on October 30-31

Oct 16, 2026 | Central GujaratGujaratNorth Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit his home state of Gujarat on October 30 and 31, with programmes scheduled in Deesa in North Gujarat and Kevadiya in the Narmada district. Modi is expected to arrive in Deesa from New Delhi on the morning of October 30. He is likely to attend a programme orga...Read More

Forest Dept Staffer Injured in Lion Attack in Amreli

Oct 16, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Amreli: A forest department employee was injured in a lion attack in Bagasara town of Amreli district on Wednesday afternoon, forest officials said. Mahesh Matiya, a helper with the forest department in his 40s, sustained minor injuries to his back and was discharged from hospital on Thursday. The incident occurr...Read More

319 Pakistani Hindus Given Indian Citizenship Certificates in Rajkot

Oct 15, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Thursday handed over Indian citizenship certificates to 319 displaced people from Pakistan at a ceremony in Rajkot, marking the end of years of uncertainty for families who had sought refuge in India. “Smile, from today you are all citizens of India,” Sangh...Read More

Gujarat to Get Four New Medical Colleges

Oct 15, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has approved the establishment of four brownfield medical colleges in Kheda, Mahisagar, Botad and Gir Somnath districts by upgrading existing government hospitals under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The initiative aims to expand medical education and strengthen healthca...Read More

Navratri 2026 Live Day 5: Falguni Pathak Garba, Atul Purohit at United Way, LVP Vadodara & More

Oct 15, 2026 | Gujarat

Vadodara: The festive spirit continues across Gujarat as devotees and Garba enthusiasts gather for another night of vibrant celebrations. From Falguni Pathak’s energetic performances to Atul Purohit’s traditional Garba at the United Way Garba Mahotsav and celebrations at LVP in Vadodara, follow all the live perform...Read More

AMC seals Fadiyu Garba venue over ₹39 lakh in unpaid rent, deposit

Oct 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has sealed its plot near Jagatpur after the organisers of Garba event, Fadiyu, allegedly failed to pay ₹39 lakh in rent and security deposit despite being issued a demand notice. According to Standing Committee Chairman Kamleshbhai Patel, organiser Ashish Patel ha...Read More

Gujarat OKays 18 Advanced Cataract Surgery Machines Worth ₹8.85 Crore for Govt Hospitals

Oct 15, 2026 | GujaratHealthcare

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Thursday approved the procurement of 18 advanced phacoemulsification machines worth over ₹8.85 crore for government medical colleges and hospitals across the state to improve cataract surgery services and provide advanced eye care free of cost. Minister of State for Health Pr...Read More

Full Meals for ₹5: Gujarat Govt to Open 101 New Annapurna Centres for Labourers

Oct 15, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will inaugurate 101 new Shramik Annapurna Centres across 28 districts on Friday, expanding the state government’s subsidised meal scheme for construction workers and their families. With the launch, the total number of operational centres under the scheme will incr...Read More

No Tomatoes in Ketchup-Like Sauce: AMC Seals Manufacturing Unit, Seizes 2,000 Kg Stock

Oct 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Food Safety Department has sealed a food manufacturing unit on Pirana Road for allegedly manufacturing and selling a ketchup-like product without using tomatoes. Officials seized approximately 2,000 kg of finished products and raw materials and collected a sample for l...Read More

Dr. Naresh Desai appointed Gujarat BJYM president

Oct 15, 2026 | BJPGujaratPolitics

Gandhinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Dr. Naresh Desai as president of the Gujarat state Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). Desai, who hails from Patan in North Gujarat, was serving as the state general secretary of the BJYM-Gujarat. He will succeed Dr. Hemang Joshi, who was recently appointe...Read More

Reliance Jio IPO: Q&A with Akash Ambani

Oct 15, 2026 | Business

Mumbai: Jio Platforms plans to expand its international technology business through partnerships with telecom operators worldwide, while driving domestic growth by offering value-added digital services rather than relying primarily on telecom tariff hikes, Akash Ambani said on Thursday. During the Q&A with media...Read More

Akash Ambani Outlines Jio’s Growth Strategy, Targets 100 Million Connected Homes

Oct 15, 2026 | Business

Mumbai: Jio Platforms Limited has announced India’s largest-ever initial public offering (IPO), marking the Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Group’s first public offering in nearly two decades. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Jio Platforms Managing Director Akash Ambani outlined the company’s next pha...Read More

Freight Trolley Falls After Cargo Ropeway Cable Snaps at Pavagadh

Oct 15, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Pavagadh: A cable snapped on a freight ropeway operated by Usha Breco at Pavagadh, causing a trolley loaded with construction materials to fall and collide with a pole. No casualties were reported, although the trolley and its cargo were damaged. Additional District Collector K. K. Patel said the incident occurred w...Read More

Gujarat Govt Announces 2% DA Hike for GSRTC Employees

Oct 15, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has approved a 2% increase in dearness allowance (DA) for Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) employees, taking the DA rate to 60%. Employees will also receive arrears for the additional allowance. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced the decision in a post ...Read More

Stray Dog Menace: Child Attacked in Bharuch Village; CCTV Footage Emerges

Oct 15, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Bharuch: A child was seriously injured after being attacked by a stray dog in Chanchvel village of Vagra taluka in Bharuch district. The dog bit the child on the head and face while the child was playing near the mother in the courtyard of their house. CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced, triggering concern amon...Read More

Surat Police Arrest One for Helping Afghan National Get Indian Passport Using Fake Docs

Oct 15, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Surat City Crime Branch has arrested a 36-year-old man for allegedly preparing forged documents to help an Afghan national obtain an Indian passport using a false identity. The accused, Sajuddin, alias Agajan Shamshoddin Saiyed, allegedly prepared a fake birth certificate claiming that Mohammad Amir Javid...Read More

Western Railway to Run 5 Festival Special Trains from Vadodara for Diwali, Chhath Puja

Oct 15, 2026 | GujaratRailwayTravelVadodara

Vadodara: To accommodate the rush of passengers travelling to their home states during the festive season, including Diwali and Chhath Puja, Western Railway will operate five additional festival special train services from the Vadodara Division. The special trains will connect passengers to destinations including Gora...Read More