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Kutch Salt Industry Gets Logistics Boost with India’s First Special Salt Container Train

Oct 23, 2026 |

Kutch: Indian Railways has launched the country’s first specialised salt container train between the Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal at Shivlakha in Kutch and Mithapur, introducing a transportation system designed to protect salt quality, increase loading capacity and reduce logistics costs for the salt industry. The s...Read More

VMC Clears 978-Sq-Metre Plot for Yusuf Pathan; 500 Sq Metres as Gift, Rest at 45% Discount

Oct 23, 2026 |

Vadodara: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation’s (VMC) Standing Committee on Friday approved a proposal to allot a 978-square-metre civic plot in the Tandalja area to former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan, with 500 square metres to be transferred as a gift and the remaining 478 square metres allotted at 55% of the asses...Read More

900 Kg of Seized Cow Ghee Fails Lab Test; Vegetable Fat Adulteration Found

Oct 23, 2026 |

Surat: A 900-kg batch of ghee seized from a unit in Utran, Surat, on October 11 has failed laboratory tests, with samples found to be substandard and adulterated with vegetable fat, officials said. The ghee was allegedly being sold under the label Saahas Premium Cow Ghee for around ₹300 per kg. The Surat Municipal...Read More

Gujarat, Scotland Sign MoU to Boost Ties in Renewable Energy, Sports and Trade

Oct 23, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government and the Scottish government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in renewable energy, trade, investment, sports, education, research and sustainable development. The agreement was signed in Gandhinagar in the presence of Gujarat Chief Mi...Read More

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PM Modi Calls Father of Deceased Gujarat BJYM Worker; Video Goes Viral

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Mahesh Pavagadhi, father of Vrajesh Pavagadhi, a 29-year-old Gujarat BJP Yuva Morcha (BJYM) worker who died on October 12 following a serious illness. Vrajesh was formerly associated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and later served as secretary of t...Read More

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M. K. Sons Fine Jewels Limited’s IPO to open on Oct 28

Oct 23, 2026 |

Mumbai: M. K. Sons Fine Jewels Limited ('Company' or 'MK Sons') announced its initial public offering of Equity Shares (IPO). Details: The Offer comprises a Fresh Issue of 13,600,000 Equity Shares and an Offer for Sale of 3,400,000 Equity Shares by the Promoter Selling Shareholder, viz., Ramchand Murlidhar Raimalani. ...Read More

VHP Protests Objectionable Poem in Gujarat Magazine’s E-Copy; Poem Not Part of Final Print and Digital Copies

Oct 23, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A poem by Aziz Tankarvi that triggered objections from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) over alleged hurt to Hindu religious sentiments was included in an earlier draft of the Gujarat government's Gujarat Deepotsavi Diwali publication but was omitted from the final edition released by Chief Minister Bhupendra...Read More

Surat Police Invoke GUJCTOC Against Imran Mudi Gang; Six Held

Oct 23, 2026 |

Surat: Police have invoked the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GUJCTOC) Act against the notorious Imran Mudi gang, accused of terrorising residents of Surat’s Bhestan area through criminal activities ranging from intimidation to theft. ACP Sunil Tarde said the action followed an incident on June ...Read More

17 Fake Doctors Running Illegal Clinics Nabbed in Rajkot

Oct 23, 2026 |

Rajkot: The Rajkot Rural Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested 17 alleged fake doctors for allegedly running clinics and administering allopathic treatment without recognised medical qualifications or valid licences. The arrests followed raids across rural and industrial areas of Rajkot district, police said, add...Read More

Gujarat Govt Reconstitutes Tribal Advisory Council

Oct 23, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Tribal Development Department has reconstituted the Gujarat Tribal Advisory Council under the Gujarat Tribal Advisory Council Rules, 1960, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel as its chairperson. Tribal Development Minister Naresh Patel has been appointed vice-chairperson, while Minister of Sta...Read More

Police Inspector Seeks 1.5-Tonne AC as Bribe; Caught by Gujarat ACB

Oct 23, 2026 |

Anand: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday caught a police inspector posted at Anklav police station in Anand district while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹40,000 from a citizen. According to the ACB, the accused, Rajdeepsinh Bhagvatsinh Vanar, a Class-II police inspector, allegedly demanded the bribe af...Read More

Bank Manager, Cashier Booked for ₹16.39 Lakh Fraud in Gandhinagar

Oct 23, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Dabhoda police have booked the branch operations manager of Jana Small Finance Bank’s Sonarda branch in Gandhinagar and a cashier for allegedly defrauding the bank of ₹16.39 lakh. According to the complaint, Vijay Raman Barot, the branch operations manager, repeatedly failed to transfer funds to oth...Read More

Gujarat to Add Official Seals to Digital Certificates, Saving Citizens’ Office Visits

Oct 23, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has decided to display official round seals and details of the competent issuing authority on certificates and attestations issued through digital portals, reducing the need for citizens to visit government offices separately to get documents stamped. According to a circular issue...Read More

Surat-Based Navitas Solar Plans ₹1,000 Crore Investment in 2.2 GW Solar Cell Plant

Oct 23, 2026 |

Surat: Swiss impact investment firm responsAbility has committed up to $20 million (about ₹190 crore) in growth capital to Surat-based Navitas Solar to support its entry into solar cell manufacturing, including a proposed 2.2 GW plant involving an investment of ₹1,000 crore. The investment, made through responsA...Read More

Content Creator Poses as TTE for Instagram Reel at Surat Railway Station; Held

Oct 23, 2026 |

Surat: A 25-year-old content creator, Samiullah Shaikh, was arrested after a joint operation by the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) for allegedly impersonating a travelling ticket examiner (TTE) and checking passengers’ tickets at Surat railway station to film an Instagram reel. ...Read More

Adani CNG Price Hiked by ₹4.45 per kg; Rate Reaches ₹98.47 in Ahmedabad

Oct 23, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Adani Total Gas Ltd. has increased the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Ahmedabad by ₹4.45 per kg. Following the latest revision on October 23, 2026, the retail price has reached ₹98.47 per kg, increasing fuel costs for CNG vehicle owners ahead of Diwali. The latest hike adds to the financial ...Read More

Gujarat Delegation Holds Textile Roundtable in South Korea, Invites Investment in PM MITRA Park

Oct 23, 2026 |

Daegu: A high-level Gujarat government delegation led by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi arrived in South Korea after a successful visit to Japan as part of efforts to strengthen international partnerships ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, a press release said. The delegation participated in the Gujar...Read More

Farmer ‘Abducted’ Over Land Dispute; Ex-Gujarat Congress Chief Mentioned in FIR

Oct 22, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A farmer was allegedly abducted from the Gandhinagar sub-registrar’s office over a dispute concerning the sale of agricultural land in Khoraj village, according to a complaint filed by his wife at Adalaj police station. The complainant named three men, Ravi Thakor, Gabhu Rabari and Baldev Rabari, allegi...Read More

Ahmedabad Town Hall to get a modern makeover; renovation to be completed in two years

Oct 22, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The renovation of Ahmedabad’s historic Town Hall is targeted for completion within two years, with the blueprints and plans for the project expected to be ready within the next one-and-a-half months, Standing Committee Chairman Kamleshbhai Patel said. According to Patel, the renovation work is expected ...Read More

AMC to use rapid testing kits to check food quality at Diwali sweet and farsan stalls

Oct 22, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will use rapid testing kits to conduct on-site preliminary checks of food items sold at temporary sweet and farsan stalls during the Diwali festive season, aiming to strengthen food safety monitoring and protect public health. The initiative is intended to address d...Read More

AMC to host special Garba at Kankaria Lakefront on Oct 24

Oct 22, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will organise a special Garba event at the Kankaria Lakefront on Saturday, October 24, with around 1,000 persons with disabilities expected to participate in wheelchairs. The event, scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm, will bring together participants from Ahmedabad and s...Read More

GSRTC to operate 2,400 extra buses for Diwali, plan over 8,000 additional trips

Oct 22, 2026 |

Surat: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) will operate around 2,400 additional buses from November 4 to November 7 to manage the expected passenger rush during the Diwali festival. More than 8,000 additional trips have been planned, primarily to facilitate travel from Surat to Saurashtra, North Gujara...Read More

Ahmedabad Book Fair 2026: Stalls More Than Double to 700+, New Attractions Added

Oct 22, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2026 will feature more than 700 book stalls, over twice the 325 stalls set up last year, as the nine-day event expands its offerings to promote reading, literature and creative expression. Organised jointly by the National Book Trust (NBT), India, and the Ahmedabad M...Read More

Lion Injured After Being Hit by Goods Train in Amreli; Forest Dept Launches Search

Oct 22, 2026 |

Amreli: The Forest Department launched a search operation after a lion was reportedly hit by a goods train on the railway tracks between Liliya and Damnagar in Amreli district early Thursday morning. The train, travelling from Pipavav Port towards Dhasa, came to a halt following the incident. The incident came to li...Read More

AMC Civic Centres to Remain Open on Sundays, Second and Fourth Saturdays

Oct 22, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will keep all seven zonal city civic centres open on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month and every Sunday to make civic services more accessible to residents. The civic centres will operate from 9 am to 4.30 pm on these days, allowing citizens who cannot vi...Read More

Railway Board Approves New Daily Sabarmati-Varanasi Express Train

Oct 22, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Railway Board has approved a new Sabarmati-Varanasi Express, promising improved rail connectivity between Ahmedabad and the Purvanchal region of eastern Uttar Pradesh. The proposed daily service is expected to provide an additional travel option for passengers travelling between Gujarat and eastern UP. ...Read More

Gujarat Govt Tightens School Entry Rules, Mandates Prior Permission for Visitors

Oct 22, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has directed schools across the state to tighten entry rules, making prior written permission mandatory for outsiders seeking to enter school premises. The directive also restricts unauthorised photography, videography, interviews and the collection of students’ personal informatio...Read More

AMC Rejects ₹5.3 Crore Pirana-Piplaj Bridge Tender Over Price Escalation Clause

Oct 22, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A ₹5.3 crore proposal to replace a dilapidated bridge on Pirana-Piplaj Road has hit a roadblock after the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) included a price escalation clause that reportedly violated state government guidelines. The bridge, located over a culvert connecting the Sardar Patel Ring Road ...Read More

Hindu Woman Raped on Pretext of Marriage in Junagadh; Married Man, Two Aides Held

Oct 22, 2026 |

Junagadh: Police have arrested three men in connection with the alleged rape of a 21-year-old Hindu woman on the pretext of marriage and an alleged forced abortion after she became pregnant in Junagadh. The case was registered at the ‘B’ Division Police Station, and further investigation has been handed over to the...Read More

Ahmedabad Express Highway Drug Bust: MD, Heroin Worth ₹25.63 Crore Seized, 3 Held

Oct 22, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A joint team of the Surat and Ahmedabad Crime Branches arrested three alleged drug traffickers and seized nearly 2.5 kg of mephedrone (MD) and 4.5 kg of heroin during an operation near the CTM toll plaza on the Ahmedabad–Vadodara Expressway (NE1), within the jurisdiction of Ramol Police Station. The pol...Read More

Gujarat Air Ambulance Service Completes 98 Missions, Including 50 Organ Transfers

Oct 22, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government’s dedicated 24×7 air ambulance service has completed 98 flight missions since its launch in 2022 and is approaching the milestone of 100 missions, strengthening emergency healthcare and access to specialised medical treatment, according to a government press release. Of the 98 ...Read More

Surat Civic Body to Spend ₹30 Crore on Meethi Creek Desilting to Tackle Flooding

Oct 22, 2026 |

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is preparing to issue a tender worth an estimated ₹30–31 crore for dredging a 13-kilometre stretch of Meethi Khadi to address the recurring problem of creek flooding in the city. The proposed work involves removing silt to a depth of three to four feet, along with its tr...Read More

Pavagadh Restricts Private Vehicle Entry on Sundays for 2 Months Amid Pilgrim Rush

Oct 22, 2026 |

Godhra: Special traffic regulations will be enforced at the Pavagadh pilgrimage site on Sundays for the next two months to manage the heavy influx of devotees and prevent traffic congestion. Additional District Magistrate J. J. Patel has issued a public notification outlining restrictions on vehicle movement and parkin...Read More

₹92.70 Crore Shri Krishna Museum Coming Up in Dwarka

Oct 22, 2026 |

Dwarka: A Shri Krishna Museum is being developed in Dwarka at a cost of ₹92.70 crore to showcase the life, teachings and divine leelas of Lord Krishna through a blend of traditional art and modern digital technology. The project aims to preserve India's cultural and spiritual heritage while making it more accessible ...Read More

GMDC Presents ₹223.54 Crore Dividend Cheque to Gujarat Govt for FY26

Oct 22, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), a state government-owned mining company, presented a dividend cheque of ₹223.54 crore for the financial year 2025-26 to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. Established in 1963, GMDC plays a significant role in Gujarat's industrial and economic...Read More