Official Note on PM Modi’s Two-Day Visit to Gujarat on May 10-11
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Official Note on PM Modi’s Two-Day Visit to Gujarat on May 10-11

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Surat Ready Mix Concrete manufacturers raise prices, announce stricter payment rules

May 10, 2026 | BusinessGujaratSurat

Surat: Manufacturers of ready-mix concrete in Surat have announced a hike in prices from June 1. The RMC Association Surat has decided to increase the rate of ready-mix concrete by Rs 200 per cubic metre, citing a sharp rise in the cost of labour, chemicals, sand, gravel and other raw materials. The decision was ...Read More

Jamnagar illuminated ahead of PM Modi’s visit; Public Welcome Programme at Lal Bangla Circle

May 10, 2026 | GujaratNarendra ModiSaurastraVideo

Jamnagar: Ahead of the two-day visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jamnagar on May 10 and 11, the city has been extensively decorated for his arrival. The route from the Air Force Station to Lal Bangla Circle has been illuminated with decorative lighting, while major locations including Darbargarh...Read More

Gujarat - Tirupati Rail Journey Now Easier with New weekly Okha–Tirupati Express from May 11

May 10, 2026 | AhmedabadFaithGujaratRailwayReligiousSaurastraSouth GujaratSurat

Gandhinagar: In a move aimed at improving rail connectivity between Gujarat and South India, Western Railway has announced a new weekly express train service between Okha and Tirupati from May 11. The new train service is expected to benefit passengers, traders and pilgrims travelling from Gujarat to t...Read More

Traffic Diversion in Vadodara on Monday, May 11 Due to PM's Visit

May 10, 2026 | GujaratRoad JourneyVadodara

Vadodara: Due to a Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi's event in Atladara and roadshow arrangements in the Harni area, Vadodara Police has announced traffic diversions. The arrangements will remain in force from 4 pm on Monday. No parking zone has been announced upto 100 meters from Golden chokdi bridge to Gada circle...Read More

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View AllVadinar to Get Rs 1,570 Crore Ship Repair Facility

May 10, 2026 | Gujarat, Surat Featured

Train Services at Surat Railway Station to be affected due to May 13 to 15 Udhna–Jalgaon line Mega block

Surat: Western Railway has announced a mega block from May 13 to May 15 for the commissioning of an automatic block signalling system on the Udhna–Jalgaon railway section. As part of the work, non-interlocking operations will be carried out at Udhna railway station, Niyol railway station and Chalthan railway stati...Read More

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New India Insurance Fire Insurance Claim Fraud: Four Get 3-Year Jail Term

May 10, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ahmedabad has sentenced four persons, including a surveyor, in two separate fire insurance fraud cases involving fraudulent claims made against an insurance company. The court awarded three years of rigorous imprisonment to Vadodara-based surveyor Jatin...Read More

Centre reiterates Govt commitment to preserve Parsi heritage and address demographic concerns

May 09, 2026 | FaithIndiaReligious

Mumbai: The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) organised a National Seminar on “Parsis in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Socio-Economic Pathways” at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Mumbai today. The seminar is part of the Commission’s series of academic engagements initiated in February 2026 to delibe...Read More

AI-Based Driving Licence Test Track Goes Live at Nadiad RTO

May 09, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Nadiad: The Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Nadiad has operationalised an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based driving licence test track equipped with 24 cameras and sensors. The AI-enabled licence testing process for two-wheelers and four-wheelers has been launched at the main RTO office in Nadiad, making it one ...Read More

AI-Powered Smart Vehicle to Patrol Gandhinagar Roads Soon; To Detect Potholes, Garbage, Leakages, and More

May 09, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: In a major push towards smart governance, the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) is set to launch an AI-powered “Smart Detector Vehicle” project aimed at identifying and resolving civic issues even before citizens file complaints. The initiative is designed to create a proactive and complaint-f...Read More

Traffic Diversion Announced for Rajkot-Jetpur Six-Lane Project Work

May 09, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: A major traffic diversion will come into effect from May 10 to May 31 for vehicles travelling from Gondal towards Rajkot due to ongoing work on the Rajkot-Jetpur six-lane highway project, authorities announced on Friday. As part of the diversion plan, vehicles heading towards Rajkot will be rerouted from Khodi...Read More

More than 25,000 devotees visit the sacred Somnath Jyotirlinga every day

May 09, 2026 | FaithGujaratNarendra ModiReligiousSaurastra

Prabhas Patan: The ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ is set to be celebrated at Somnath in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, commemorating 75 years of the temple’s redevelopment and modernization. Among the 12 revered Jyotirlingas of India, Somnath holds a special place as the first Jyotirlinga. Today, more than 25...Read More

Star Air to Launch Bhuj - Mumbai Direct Flight Service from May 20

May 09, 2026 | AviationGujaratKutchTravel

Bhuj: Star Air will launch a new flight service between Bhuj and Mumbai from May 20, providing direct air connectivity between Kutch and Maharashtra’s capital city. The airline will operate the service twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays. Bookings for the flights have already commenced on the airline’s offic...Read More

Holy Water from 11 Pilgrimage Sites to Be Used in First-Ever Kumbhabhishek at Somnath Temple

May 09, 2026 | FaithGujaratNarendra ModiReligiousSaurastra

Somnath: In a first for the Somnath Temple, a special Kumbhabhishek ceremony will be performed on the temple shikhara on May 11 using holy water collected from 11 pilgrimage sites as part of the ongoing Somnath Amrit Parva-2026 celebrations marking 75 years of the reconstruction of the temple. Prime Minister Narendra ...Read More

Somnath to Witness Its First-Ever IAF Suryakiran Air Show on May 11

May 09, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Somnath: For the first time in Somnath, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will organise the prestigious ‘Suryakiran Air Show’ on May 11 as part of the ongoing Somnath Amrit Parva-2026 celebrations, an official statement said. The aerobatic display, scheduled to begin at 11 am in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra ...Read More

Hindu Family Alleges Pressure for Religious Conversion, Marriage by Counselling Centre in Nadiad

May 09, 2026 | Central GujaratFaithGujaratReligious

Nadiad: Allegations of psychological pressure and religious conversion have surfaced against the government-run Sakhi One Stop Center in Nadiad after a Hindu woman sought shelter there amid a family dispute over her relationship with a Christian man. The controversy began after the woman, who was working at a privat...Read More

Gujarat Govt Clears Rs 57 Crore Khadia-Bilkha Road Four-Laning Project

May 09, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Junagadh: The Gujarat government has granted administrative approval for the widening and modernisation of the Khadia-Bilkha road, a key route connecting Junagadh to Sasan Gir, with an estimated allocation of Rs. 57 crore. The project, undertaken by the state Roads and Buildings Department, aims to ease rising traff...Read More

Ahmedabad CBI Court Convicts Ex-Surveyor, Three Others in Fire Insurance Fraud Cases

May 09, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A special CBI court in the city has convicted and sentenced four persons, including a former surveyor, to three years of rigorous imprisonment in two separate cases related to fraudulent fire insurance claims that caused losses of over Rs. 31 lakh to New India Assurance Company Ltd. According to the Centr...Read More

Rajasthan Man Booked for Viral Dumas Beach Video Spreading Fake Tsunami Threat

May 09, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Surat Police have registered a case against a Rajasthan-based social media user for allegedly spreading false information and panic about a tsunami threat along Surat’s coastline through viral videos circulated on Instagram and YouTube. Police identified the accused as Shubham Jangid, who allegedly uploaded...Read More

Mahatma Mandir to Host Key BRICS Meetings Later This Month

May 09, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Gujarat on Monday to attend events marking the 75th anniversary of the restoration of the Somnath temple. Following the Prime Minister’s visit, Gandhinagar will host a series of BRICS meetings at Mahatma Mandir later this month, prompting the state gover...Read More

VMC to Deepen Ajwa, Pratappura Reservoirs to Add 184 Crore Litres Water Storage

May 09, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: In a bid to strengthen the city’s water supply and prevent flooding in the Vishwamitri river that runs through the city, the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has planned the deepening of Ajwa and Pratappura lakes. Following a similar exercise last year, the civic body aims to increase the storage capaci...Read More

Two Porcupines Rescued From 11th Floor of Building at Vadodara L&T Campus

May 09, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Two porcupines were rescued from the 11th floor of a newly constructed building at the Larsen & Toubro campus in the city after workers spotted the animals and alerted authorities. The unexpected sighting caused panic among workers, who immediately informed their supervisors. A wildlife activist was th...Read More

Man Charred to Death After Car Catches Fire on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Vadodara

May 09, 2026 | GujaratRoad JourneyVadodara

Vadodara: A man was burnt alive after a car caught fire following an accident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Padra in Vadodara district, police said on Friday. The vehicle was completely gutted in the blaze, and the occupant trapped inside died on the spot. Teams from the Vasna Fire Station and local police rushe...Read More

Monkey Menace: Tranquilisers, Traps Fail to Catch ‘Smart’ Rhesus Macaque at Vadodara Zoo

May 09, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: A male Rhesus macaque has become a major challenge for officials at Sayajibaug Zoo, evading capture for nearly five months despite repeated rescue attempts by zoo staff, forest teams and wildlife experts. The monkey, barely one-and-a-half feet tall, has repeatedly escaped traps laid across the Sayajibaug g...Read More

GSEB Announces Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026 Schedule, Registration Open Till May 14

May 09, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has announced the schedule for supplementary examinations for Class 12 Science and General Stream students, giving another chance to candidates who failed or remained absent in one or more subjects during the February-March examinations. Th...Read More

Final Report on Ahmedabad-London AI 171 Crash Expected in a Month: Civil Aviation Minister

May 09, 2026 | AhmedabadAviationGujarat

Ahmedabad: Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu on Friday said the investigation into the crash of Air India flight AI 171 is in its final phase, and the report is likely to be ready within a month. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at GIFT City, Naidu said the Aircraft Accident Investigation ...Read More

iPhones Seized at Ahmedabad Airport Draw Hundreds of Bids in Customs Auction

May 09, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The city saw a huge excitement among gadget buyers on Friday as hundreds participated in an online auction of seized iPhones and luxury watches conducted by Airport Customs. The e-auction, held through the MSTCL portal, featured 87 iPhones and 27 premium foreign watches confiscated in smuggling-related ca...Read More

India’s First Mini/Micro-LED Display Fab Unit to Be Set Up in Gujarat

May 09, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat is rapidly emerging as a major semiconductor manufacturing hub in the country, with the Union Cabinet recently approving two new semiconductor projects worth Rs. 3,936 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). Of the two projects, Crystal Matrix Limited will invest Rs. 3,068 crore in th...Read More

Kenyan Cheetahs to Find New Home in Banni Grasslands in Gujarat

May 09, 2026 | GujaratKutch

Ahmedabad: Gujarat is set to welcome the world’s fastest land mammal, the cheetah, with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approving the translocation of four cheetahs to the Banni grasslands in Kutch, marking a major milestone in the state’s wildlife conservation journey. It is learnt that two male-...Read More

New ATC Tower at Ahmedabad Airport to Be India’s Second-Tallest: Report

May 08, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in the city is set to get a new air traffic control (ATC) tower over 93 metres tall, which would make it the second-tallest ATC tower in India after Delhi airport’s 103-metre structure, according to a news report. The TOI report stated that the Airpo...Read More

Ahmedabad Recorded Highest Pedestrian, Cyclist Road Deaths in India: NCRB Report

May 08, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The city recorded the highest share of pedestrian and cyclist deaths in road accidents among major Indian cities in 2024, according to the National Crime Records Bureau’s (NCRB) latest ‘Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI)’ report. Of the 410 road fatalities reported in Ahmedabad in 2024, ...Read More

Fire Breaks Out After Explosion at Cadila Pharmaceuticals in Ankleshwar; Injures Two Workers

May 08, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Ankleshwar: Two workers sustained severe burn injuries after a blast triggered a fire at Cadila Pharmaceutical Limited in Ankleshwar GIDC on Thursday afternoon. Both injured workers were later referred to a hospital in Vadodara for advanced treatment, officials said. The incident occurred at the company’s MPP-2 pl...Read More

Bhavnagar Police Nab 5 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrant Women

May 08, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Bhavnagar: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Bhavnagar has nabbed five Bangladeshi women allegedly living illegally in the city’s Bortala area. Police recovered Bangladeshi documents and SIM cards from their possession. According to police, the women were detained during patrolling near the Chitra marketing ya...Read More

NHAI Wins Arbitration Case Over NH-48 Six-Laning Project in Gujarat; Defeats ₹174-Crore Claim

May 08, 2026 | GujaratRoad JourneySurat

New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has secured a major arbitration victory in a dispute related to the six-laning of the Kamrej–Chalthan section of NH-48 in Gujarat, resulting in substantial savings of public funds, a press release said. Against claims worth around ₹174.49 crore raised by...Read More

Surat SBI Robbery Case Accused Shot in Leg After Opening Fire on Cops

May 08, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: One of the main accused in the SBI bank robbery case was injured in a police encounter on Thursday after he allegedly opened fire on a Crime Branch team during a reconstruction exercise near Fursad village in Surat district. The accused, identified as Shubham Thakur, was shot in the leg after ACP Kiran Modi r...Read More

Jaipur Plans to Replicate Surat’s Smart Traffic Management System

May 08, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Surat’s Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS), developed jointly by the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) and Surat Police, is emerging as a model for other cities, with a high-level delegation from Jaipur visiting the city to study its implementation. The delegation, comprising Jaipur’s Developmen...Read More