IMD Issues Red, Orange and Yellow Alerts as Heavy Rains Lash Gujarat
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IMD Issues Red, Orange and Yellow Alerts as Heavy Rains Lash Gujarat

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Ahmedabad City Gets Up to 3.2 Inches of Rain on Ganesh Chaturthi Morning; Ward-Wise Details Here

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Rs. 692 Crore Allocated for Highway Widening and Four-Laning in Kutch, Banaskantha

Sep 14, 2026 | GujaratKutchRoad JourneySaurastra

Gandhinagar: Gujarat government has allocated a total of Rs. 692 crore, including Rs. 363 crore for Kutch district to widen key highways from 7 metres to 10 metres and Rs. 229 crore for Banaskantha district to convert 10-metre-wide roads into four-lane roads. Accordingly, under the High-Speed Corridor, works worth R...Read More

Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad to Get 8-Court Pickleball Centre

Sep 14, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Pickleball enthusiasts in Ahmedabad may soon have a dedicated place to play, train and compete, with the civic body planning an eight-court facility at the Sabarmati Riverfront. The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL), on behalf of the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), has inv...Read More

Delhi - Mumbai Expressway: Final Hurdle on Ankleshwar-Kim Package Being Cleared

Sep 14, 2026 | Gujarat

Surat: A major long-standing hurdle on the Kim-Ankleshwar section of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway is finally being cleared, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) beginning the removal of a 400 kV transmission tower at Piludra near Kim. The tower, located directly on the expressway alignment in the Bh...Read More

9 AMC Plots Up for Auction at Base Price of Rs 1,010 Crore

Sep 14, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: In a first, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has specified permissible Floor Space Index (FSI) and building height limits while auctioning nine plots across the city, giving builders greater clarity on their development potential. The move comes after developers showed limited interest in earlier...Read More

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Sep 14, 2026 | Gujarat, Kutch Featured

Great Indian Bustard: Gujarat Targets 30-Bird Viable Population, 500 Sq Km Habitat

Bhuj: Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday reviewed key conservation programmes in Kachchh, including efforts to protect the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB), restore grasslands and expand Project Cheetah. Accompanied by Gujarat Cabinet Minister for Forest a...Read More

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Up to 5.63 inches of rain in Ahmedabad city in 12 hours; area-wise details here

Sep 14, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Heavy rain lashed Ahmedabad on Monday, leaving several parts of the city waterlogged and disrupting traffic and daily life. The city recorded an average of 3.38 inches of rainfall between 6 am and 6 pm, according to Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) data. Vatva recorded the highest rainfall at 5.63 in...Read More

Essar Energy Transition Retail acquires UK forecourt network SGN Retail

Sep 14, 2026 | Business

STANLOW, CHESHIRE: EET Retail Limited (“EET Retail”), the retail division of Essar Energy Transition Fuels (“EET Fuels”), today announced an agreement to acquire 100% of SGN Retail, a leading UK independent forecourt operator founded by Graham Peacock and Susan Tobbell.  The transaction adds 118 high-qualit...Read More

Flash Flood Risk Alert Issued by IMD for These Parts of Gujarat Till Sept 15

Sep 14, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Vadodara: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), the weather agency of the Government of India, has issued a flash flood risk warning for several parts of Gujarat for the next 24 hours, till 11:30 am on September 15. According to the latest bulletin issued by the IMD’s Hydromet Division Flash Flood Guidance Ce...Read More

Vadodara City Gets Nearly 2.5 Inches of Rain on Ganesh Chaturthi Morning

Sep 14, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Vadodara city witnessed intense rainfall on Monday morning as Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations got underway, bringing relief to residents from the recent heat and humidity. Between 6 am and 10 am on September 14, Vadodara city recorded 60 mm (around 2.5 inches) of rainfall. Among the surrounding areas, Karjan...Read More

Gujarat High Court gets a New Judge

Sep 14, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak on Monday, September 14, took oath as a Judge of the Gujarat High Court, following his transfer from the Orissa High Court. Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal administered the oath of office to Justice Pathak at a ceremony held at the Gujarat High Court. Gandhinagar: The Suprem...Read More

Gujarat Completes 80% of Average Monsoon Rainfall as of September 14

Sep 14, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: As of 6 am today, September 14, Gujarat has received 729.16 mm of cumulative rainfall during the current monsoon season, accounting for 80.23% of its average seasonal rainfall. According to data released by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), South Gujarat continues to be the wettest region, rece...Read More

Where Did It Rain in Gujarat? Here’s 24-Hour Rainfall Data

Sep 14, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Gujarat received widespread rainfall over the past 24 hours, with several parts of South and Central Gujarat recording moderate to heavy showers. Kaprada in Valsad district recorded the highest rainfall in the state at 4.45 inches between 6 am on September 13 and 6 am on September 14. According to rainfall ...Read More

Surat Civil Hospital gets New Healthcare Facilities

Sep 13, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat, September 13: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Sunday inaugurated several new and upgraded healthcare facilities at New Civil Hospital and Government Medical College, Surat, including a 30-bed state-of-the-art dialysis centre and expanded critical-care infrastructure. The Me...Read More

Newly constructed Shri Valinath Gurukul Inaugurated at Tarabh Dham in Mahesana

Sep 13, 2026 | FaithGujaratNorth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the newly constructed Shri Valinath Gurukul at Tarabh Valinath Dham in Mehsana district and offered prayers to Lord Valinath for the welfare and prosperity of the people. Patel appreciated the Dham’s educational initiatives, including free distribution ...Read More

From Wembley to World’s Largest Stadium: Diljit Dosanjh Announces Ahmedabad Show at Narendra Modi Stadium

Sep 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh announced during his concert at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday, September 12, that his next performance will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The announcement, made as part of his ongoing Aura World Tour, drew loud cheers from the audience. Dos...Read More

Vande Bharat Freight Train Undergoes 130 kmph Trials on Ahmedabad-Mumbai Route

Sep 13, 2026 | GujaratRailwayTravel

Ahmedabad: The Vande Bharat Freight Train is undergoing confirmatory trials on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai railway section this weekend, with the rake being tested at a maximum speed of 130 kmph. The trials, being conducted by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO), began on September 12 and are scheduled t...Read More

Gujarat Gets Widespread Rain After Prolonged Dry Spell; Taluka-Wise Rainfall Figures Here

Sep 13, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Surat: Gujarat witnessed widespread rainfall on Saturday, bringing relief after a prolonged dry spell, with several parts of South and Central Gujarat recording moderate to heavy showers. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), Umarpada in Surat district recorded the highest rainfall in the state a...Read More

30 Electric AC Buses Rolled Out in Gandhinagar Under PM eBus Sewa

Sep 12, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday inaugurated 30 new electric buses under the PM-eBus Sewa initiative in Gandhinagar and presented development projects worth Rs 1,848 crore for the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation. Patel also travelled as a common passenger on one of the newly inaugurate...Read More

IMD Issues Red Alert for Very Heavy Rains in Parts of Gujarat from Sept 12 to 15

Sep 12, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red, orange and yellow alerts for Gujarat as several parts of the state are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next four days. Till 8:30 am on September 13, very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Dang, Navsari and Val...Read More

Ahmedabad Eatery Owner Booked Over Fake Fire NOC; Certificate Maker Held

Sep 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Rakhial Police have booked the owner of an eatery for allegedly using a fake fire No Objection Certificate (NOC), along with the person accused of preparing the bogus document. Police have arrested the latter so far. The case was registered against Akram Khan Pathan, owner of Asif Fry Centre at Archana Es...Read More

Ambaji - Gabbar Shakti Corridor Gets Gujarat HC Nod

Sep 12, 2026 | FaithGujaratNorth GujaratReligious

Ahemdabad: The Gujarat High Court has cleared the way for the Ambaji-Gabbar Shakti Corridor, dismissing petitions challenging the state government’s resumption of land for the ambitious pilgrimage project. Justice Niral Mehta, on Friday, refused to interfere with orders passed by the Banaskantha Collector that all...Read More

17 GW Data Centre Proposals Received Under Gujarat’s New Policy: Govt

Sep 12, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat, which unveiled its first-ever Data Centre Policy 2026–29 earlier this year with a target of setting up 7.5 GW of data centre capacity, has already received proposals for projects with a combined capacity of nearly 17 GW under this policy. Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia told t...Read More

SS Retail Limited’s IPO to open on Sept 16

Sep 11, 2026 | Business

Ahmedabad: SS Retail Limited announced its initial public offering of Equity Shares (IPO). The Offer comprises Fresh Issue of [.] Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹3,600.00 million, and an Offer for Sale of [.] Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹1,400.00 million by the Promoter Selling Shareholders viz., Siddharth Gun...Read More

Ahmedabad Design Challenge 2026 Launched to Reimagine City’s Urban Landscape

Sep 11, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Association of Designers of India (ADI), Ahmedabad Chapter, in collaboration with the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), has launched the Ahmedabad Design Challenge (ADC) 2026, a citywide design competition aimed at reimagining Ahmedabad’s urban and cultural landscape ahead of its potential bid to ho...Read More

AMC to Give Cow Dung Ganesha Idols in Exchange for Plastic Waste

Sep 11, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has launched a unique initiative to encourage citizens to segregate and properly dispose of plastic waste by offering Ganesha idols made from cow dung in exchange for plastic waste collected from their homes. Under the initiative, the first 100 citizens in each of A...Read More

Gujarat Assembly Passes Tukda Dhara Amendment Bill; Provision to Regularise Past Land Violations

Sep 11, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Friday passed the Gujarat Prevention of Fragmentation and Consolidation of Holdings (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Tukda Dhara), bringing wide-ranging changes to the 1947 law governing the fragmentation of agricultural land. Describing it as the first major overhaul of the l...Read More

AMC Seals Oil Repacking Unit, Seizes 175 Tins Worth Rs 3.93 Lakh

Sep 11, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Food Safety Department has sealed an edible oil repacking unit in Lambha after finding serious food safety and traceability violations during an inspection on September 11. The department seized 175 filled oil tins worth around Rs 3.93 lakh, suspended the sale of th...Read More

62 Asiatic Lions, Lionesses and Cubs Died of Diseases in Gujarat in One Year: Govt

Sep 11, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Gandhinagar: As many as 62 Asiatic lions, lionesses and cubs died from various diseases in Gujarat in the year ending July 31, 2026, the state government told the Gujarat Assembly on Friday. Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia said the deaths included 17 lions, 17 lionesses and 28 cubs. The causes, based...Read More

Gujarat Rent Bill 2026 Passed in State Assembly

Sep 11, 2026 | GujaratPoliticsState Government

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Friday passed the Gujarat Rent Bill-2026, paving the way for a new legal framework to regulate rental housing and commercial properties across the state. The new law will replace the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947, and seeks to balance the ...Read More

Industrial Emissions, PM10 Levels Drag Surat Down in Clean Air Survey 2026

Sep 11, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Surat has slipped to fifth place in the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Clean Air Survey-2026, also known as the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan, raising questions over the city’s air pollution control measures. The city scored 191 out of 200 marks this year, compared with 196 marks and third place in 2025, ...Read More

Diamond tycoon Govind Dholakia’s son duped of ₹76.44 lakh in e-stamp fraud in Surat

Sep 11, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: A case of alleged fraud involving the family of diamond tycoon and BJP Rajya Sabha MP Govind Dholakia has been registered after his son, Shreyans Dholakia, was allegedly duped of ₹76.44 lakh in the name of purchasing e-stamps for land registration documents. According to the Surat Detection of Crime Branch ...Read More

Western Railway to Run Bandra Terminus-Bhavnagar Special Trains for Paryushan

Sep 11, 2026 | GujaratRailwaySaurastraTravel

Mumbai: To meet additional travel demand during the Paryushan Festival and ensure passenger convenience, Western Railway will operate a special train between Bandra Terminus and Bhavnagar Terminus in Gujarat on September 15 and 16 to facilitate passenger travel. Train No. 09023, Bandra Terminus–Bhavnagar Terminus ...Read More

Drought declaration after ground assessment as per manual rules: Gujarat Govt

Sep 11, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Friday said drought cannot be declared solely on the basis of rainfall deficiency and that a decision would be taken after scientific assessment and ground-truthing as prescribed under the Centre’s Drought Management Manual. The government said it is already taking precautionary...Read More

Vadodara Eatery Shut After Cat Found Licking Dough Used for Rotis

Sep 11, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has ordered two eateries to shut down after separate food safety incidents came to light, including a viral video showing a cat licking dough inside a flour-kneading machine at Jai Swaminarayan Kathiyawadi Bhojanalaya on Nizampura Road and a customer allegedly finding ...Read More

Peak Power Demand in Gujarat Hits Record High of 29,601 MW

Sep 11, 2026 | Gujarat

Vadodara: Gujarat’s peak electricity demand touched a new high of 29,601 MW on September 7, raising concerns that demand could cross the 30,000 MW mark if the state does not receive adequate rainfall in the coming days. The latest peak is significantly higher than the 29,000 MW recorded on June 29, indicating a sh...Read More