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Rajkot: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Sunday caught an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) and a Gujarat Raksha Dal (GRD) personnel while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 in Rajkot. The accused have been identified as Rajeshbhai alias Rajubhai Samatbhai Mer (53), an ASI posted at Aji Dam Police Outpost under...Read More

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ACB Gujarat nabs female sub-postmaster in bribe case

Sep 19, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat on Saturday caught a 59-year-old female sub-postmaster while allegedly accepting a ₹10,000 bribe in the Paldi area of the city. According to the ACB, the accused, Pallavi Kirankumar Upadhyay, allegedly demanded ₹30,000 to not transfer the complainant’s ord...Read More

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Ambaji Bhadarvi Poonam Mela 2026: Rest shelters, free food, 38 parking areas arranged for devotees

Sep 19, 2026 | Faith Gujarat North Gujarat Religious

Gandhinagar: Extensive preparations are underway for the Bhadarvi Poonam Mahamela at Gujarat’s famous Shakti Peeth Ambaji from September 20 to 26, 2026, with lakhs of devotees expected to arrive from across India and abroad. The Gujarat government and the Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board, in coordination with...Read More

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GU ex-VC shopped for lipsticks, makeup at university expense abroad, alleges NSUI; protests

Sep 19, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: National Students' Union of India (NSUI) members staged a protest at Gujarat University on Saturday after allegations surfaced that former Vice-Chancellor Dr Neerja Gupta had allegedly used university funds for personal shopping during an overseas trip. According to documents cited in reports, purchases w...Read More

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Surat Multi-Modal Transport Hub Project: Phase 1 crosses halfway mark; Phase 2 42% complete

Surat: Construction of the ambitious Surat Multi-Modal Transportation Hub (MMTH) project has crossed the halfway mark, with 51% of Phase 1 and 42% of Phase 2 work completed, according to the Surat Integrated Transportation Company (SITCO). The project, being developed over 2.5 lakh square metres as a joint initiative ...Read More

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Mother Dairy sets up first butter chiplet manufacturing line in Junagadh

Sep 19, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Junagadh: Mother Dairy has commissioned its first dedicated butter chiplet manufacturing line at its existing milk processing facility in Junagadh, with an annual production capacity of 550 tonnes. Located in the Gandhigram area of Junagadh district, the facility operates as Junagadh Dairy under Mother Dairy Fruit a...Read More

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Indian Railways Approves ₹133 Crore Four-Lane Road Over Bridge in Gujarat

Sep 19, 2026 | Gujarat Railway Road Journey Surat Travel

Surat: Indian Railways has approved the construction of a four-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) in lieu of Level Crossing No. 53 at Km 62/2-4 on the Udhna–Ukai Songadh section of Western Railway, at a total cost of ₹133.2295 crore, on a cost-sharing basis with the State Government. The ROB will be a four-lane structu...Read More

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ABVP to inspect hostel messes across Gujarat over food quality concerns

Sep 19, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has announced a statewide campaign to inspect hostel mess facilities following reports of students falling ill after consuming food at various hostels across the state. The campaign, titled “Student’s Raid – Food Quality: A Student’...Read More

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Two AMTS e-buses operating with same number plate; operator fined ₹5 lakh

Sep 19, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Two electric buses operated under the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) were found running on the city’s roads with the same registration number plate. The buses were spotted operating on the same route in the Meghaninagar area, despite having different AMTS code numbers. While their actual R...Read More

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Gujarat may see rain during Navratri; cyclone activity possible in November: Ambalal Patel

Sep 19, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Gujarat’s veteran weather forecaster Ambalal Patel has predicted the possibility of rain and thunderstorms in parts of Gujarat during the upcoming Navratri festival, with intermittent showers likely from around Saptami through Dussehra. According to Patel, Gujarat may experience rain accompanied by thun...Read More

#Ambalal Patel #Navratri

IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms in parts of Gujarat for next 24 hours

Sep 19, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in parts of Gujarat for the next 24 hours, with light to moderate rain also likely in several areas. According to the IMD's weather bulletin issued on Saturday, September 19, thunderstorms ac...Read More

#IMD #Monsoon 2026

Gujarat to deploy 89 terrain-friendly 108 ambulances across tribal areas

Sep 19, 2026 | Gujarat Tribal Belt

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government plans to reduce the response time of the '108' emergency ambulance service in tribal areas to around 10 minutes, aiming to ensure faster medical assistance in remote and geographically challenging regions. As part of the initiative, 89 new ambulances specifically designed to opera...Read More

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Another FIR against Tamanna Saiyed and husband in Vadodara over ₹4.50 lakh fraud

Sep 19, 2026 | Gujarat Vadodara

Vadodara: Another complaint has been filed against Tamanna Saiyed, who was previously named in a case related to extortion, usury and intimidation. This time, an interior decorator from Tandalja has accused Tamanna and her husband, Sohel Saiyed, of failing to pay ₹4.50 lakh for interior work carried out at their flat...Read More

Gujarat govt approves preliminary TP Scheme 457 for Godhavi in Ahmedabad

Sep 19, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has sanctioned the Preliminary Town Planning (TP) Scheme No. 457 for Godhavi in Ahmedabad, with several modifications to final plot areas, boundaries, locations and land-use provisions. The Urban Development and Urban Housing Department recently issued a notification under Section 6...Read More

Maruti Suzuki hits 10 lakh dispatches via in-plant rail sidings; Gujarat accounts for 7.9 lakh

Sep 19, 2026 | Ahmedabad Business Gujarat India

Hansalpur: Maruti Suzuki India Limited has achieved a significant milestone of 1 million (10 lakh) cumulative vehicle dispatches through its in-plant railway sidings at Hansalpur, Gujarat, and Manesar, Haryana. Of the total, around 0.79 million (7.9 lakh) vehicles were dispatched through the Gujarat railway siding, ...Read More

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Western Railway to run special Asarva-Khedbrahma train for Bhadarvi Poonam fair

Sep 19, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat Railway Travel

Ahmedabad: Western Railway will run a daily unreserved special train between Asarva and Khedbrahma from September 19 to October 1 to accommodate the anticipated rush of devotees travelling for the Bhadarvi Poonam fair at Khedbrahma. Train No. 09405, the Asarva-Khedbrahma Special, will depart Asarva at 9:35 am and re...Read More

#Ambaji #Bhadarvi Mahamela

Zepto warehouse in Surat fined ₹25,000 over expired food stock

Sep 19, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation’s (SMC) Health and Food Department has taken action against Zepto Limited after finding expired and stale food items at its dark store in the Jalaram Society area of Gorat. Acting on complaints from local residents, food safety officials conducted a surprise inspection at the w...Read More

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₹100 Commemorative Coin to Mark 1,000 Years of Modhera Sun Temple

Sep 18, 2026 | Faith Gujarat North Gujarat Religious

New Delhi, September 18: Ahead of likely visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Modhera in later half of September, the Ministry of Finance has notified rules for the issuance of a commemorative ₹100 coin to mark the completion of 1,000 years of the Modhera Sun Temple in Gujarat. The Department of Economic Affai...Read More

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Gujarat Government Appoint / Transfers 10 IPS and SPS Officers

Sep 18, 2026 | Gujarat State Government

Gandhinagar, September 18: The Gujarat Government on Friday issued a notification transferring and appointing 10 IPS/SPS officers with immediate effect. While four IPS officers were appointed as Assistant Superintendents of Police, six State Police Service (SPS) officers were transferred. The orders issued by the Ho...Read More

#Gujarat Police #IPS cadre

Blinkit store in Gandhinagar shut; food licence suspended over hygiene violations

Sep 18, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Food Safety Department of the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) has suspended the food licence of a Blinkit store in Raysan and halted its operations after an inspection found serious sanitation and hygiene lapses. The action followed a complaint received by the civic body. A food safety team ...Read More

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Over 500 kg of suspected adulterated ghee seized in Rajkot raid

Sep 18, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Rajkot: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of the city police, along with the civic body, conducted a surprise raid at a shop in the Kevdawadi area and seized more than 500 kg of suspected adulterated ghee. The raid was carried out at Volga Ghee Depot, where police allegedly found a large quantity of ghee suspected ...Read More

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Varmora Granito IPO to open on Sept 22

Sep 18, 2026 | Business

Ahmedabad: Varmora Granito Limited will open the Bid / Offer in relation to its initial public offering of the Equity Shares on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The Bid/Offer will close on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The Anchor Investor Bidding Date shall be Monday, September 21, 2026. Bids can be made for a minimum of ...Read More

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Gujarat sees widespread rain; Ahmedabad city tops the chart

Sep 18, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Gujarat received widespread rainfall on Friday, with several parts of the state recording moderate to heavy showers between 6 am and 2 pm, according to data released by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), Gandhinagar. Ahmedabad city and Meghraj in Aravalli recorded the highest rainfall at 2.87 in...Read More

#Monsoon 2026 #Rain

VMC proposes third-party inspections for civic projects above ₹10 lakh

Sep 18, 2026 | Gujarat Vadodara

Vadodara: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has proposed mandatory third-party inspections for development works costing more than ₹10 lakh to improve quality control and ensure that projects meet prescribed specifications and standards at various stages of execution. A proposal seeking approval from the VMC ...Read More

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Western Railway extends 18 special trains from Gujarat for festive season

Sep 18, 2026 | Gujarat Railway Travel

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has extended the services of 18 special trains operating from Gujarat to various destinations in North India to cater to increased passenger demand during the festive season. While services of several trains have been extended until late November, additional trips have also been announced for...Read More

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Vadodara builder Amit Shah held in ₹15.05 crore bank fraud case

Sep 18, 2026 | Gujarat Vadodara

Vadodara: The Manjalpur police have arrested builder Amit Mukesh Shah through a transfer warrant in connection with a case registered on a complaint by Unity Small Finance Bank over the land of Tensile Steel Company in the Manjalpur area. Shah, who was recently arrested in Pune, was produced before a court, which grant...Read More

IMD issues orange, yellow alerts for heavy rain in parts of Gujarat

Sep 18, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for very heavy rainfall in parts of Gujarat and a yellow alert for heavy rain in several other districts on Friday, as the monsoon remains active over the state. According to the IMD's midday weather bulletin, very heavy rainfall of 12�...Read More

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Major Charles Mant: The Architect Behind Lakshmi Vilas Palace Who Never Saw It Completed

Sep 18, 2026 | Gujarat Vadodara

Today, Lakshmi Vilas Palace is one of the best-known landmarks of Vadodara. Its domes, towers and long corridors are part of the city's identity. But the story of the man who first designed it is far less familiar. Major Charles Mant, a British military engineer and architect, designed the palace for Maharaja Say...Read More

Suchi Semicon begins commercial production at ₹868 crore Surat OSAT plant

Sep 18, 2026 | Business Gujarat Surat

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, 2026, virtually inaugurated commercial production at Suchi Semicon’s Semiconductor Assembly and Testing (OSAT) plant at Palsana in Surat during the ‘Semicon India 2026’ event in New Delhi. The semiconductor project was approved by the Union Cabinet in ...Read More

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IITGN, Gujarat ATS ink MoU to boost security technology and research

Sep 18, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Thursday signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Gandhinagar (IIT-Gn) to promote advanced research, technological innovation, capacity building and professional development in the security sector. The collaboration aims to build a stronger ec...Read More

#ATS Gujarat #Gujarat ATS #IIT Gandhinagar

18 Indian star tortoises rescued in Surat; two detained in decoy operation

Sep 18, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: The forest department rescued 18 Indian star tortoises from a residence in the city on Thursday and detained two people for their alleged involvement in the illegal trade of the protected species. The action followed intelligence shared by the Wildlife Trust of India about the alleged sale of Indian star tort...Read More

#Wildlife

GU opens Sardar Patel Sports Complex to public, announces new fee structure

Sep 18, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: In a move aimed at promoting sports and physical fitness, Gujarat University (GU) has opened its Sardar Patel Sports Complex for regular practice, athletic training and competitive events. The circular was issued by the university’s Physical Education Department. Under the new monthly fee structure, stu...Read More

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Wagh Bakri Tea Group chairman Piyushbhai Desai passes away

Sep 18, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Piyushbhai Desai, Chairman of the Wagh Bakri Tea Group, passed away on 15th September 2026. He was associated with the tea trade for over six decades Desai was a founding member of the Gujarat Tea Traders Association (GTTA), Western India Tea Dealers Association (WITDA) and Federation of All India Tea Tra...Read More

Heavy rain lashes Ahmedabad amid IMD yellow alert; area-wise details here

Sep 18, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Heavy rain lashed Ahmedabad this morning, causing waterlogging in several parts of the city and disrupting traffic and public transport. The downpour came amid an India Meteorological Department (IMD) yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms in the region. According to Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) d...Read More

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New Gambhira Bridge connecting Vadodara - Anand set to open on Sept 20

Sep 17, 2026 | Central Gujarat Gujarat Vadodara

Vadodara: The new Gambhira bridge over the Mahi River, constructed at a cost of ₹212 crore following last year’s bridge collapse that claimed 21 lives, is set to be inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during his visit to Vadodara on September 20. The inauguration was earlier scheduled for Septe...Read More

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