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Veteran BJP Leader Dr. Bharat Kanabar's strong-worded criticism over Party's 60-Plus Age Limit for Local Polls Candidature

Apr 12, 2026 |

Amreli:  Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) , Gujarat veteran  Dr. Bharat Kanabar, who is also former Amreli district BJP president, publicly condemned the party's decision to bar individuals over the age of 60 from contesting local elections. In a social media post, Dr. Kanabar labeled the policy as "unconstitutional" ...Read More

Heat Intensifies as Three Gujarat Cities Record Temperatures Above 40°C

Apr 11, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Three cities in Gujarat recorded maximum temperatures above 40°C on Saturday, indicating a rise in heat levels across parts of the state, according to the latest weather report issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Rajkot emerged as the hottest location, registering a maximum temperature of ...Read More

BJP Changes Two Candidates for Ahmedabad Civic Polls in Last-Minute Shuffle

Apr 11, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: In a last-minute development ahead of the nomination deadline for the upcoming civic elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has replaced two of its candidates in the Paldi and Jamalpur wards of the city. In the Paldi ward, the party withdrew the name of its previously announced candidate, Ashish Shah, ...Read More

Gujarat Science City to Upgrade Thrill Ride with New 3D Technology

Apr 11, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Science City is set to enhance its visitor experience by upgrading the 3D technology used in its popular thrill ride. The Gujarat Council of Science City (GCSC) has invited experienced agencies to bid for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new 3D passive system, which will replace the ...Read More

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View AllMukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani and Radhika Lay Foundation of Vantara University in Gujarat

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German Tourist Praises Surat Civic Health Services After Free Dog Bite Treatment

Surat: A German traveller, David Nebel, expressed surprise after receiving free rabies treatment at a Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) health centre following a street dog bite in the Vesu area. The videos of his experience have drawn widespread attention online, highlighting differences in India’s accessible public...Read More

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IMD Issues Yellow Warning for Hot and Humid Weather in Parts of Gujarat Till April 17

Apr 11, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of hot and humid weather conditions across parts of Gujarat, particularly in coastal regions, over the next seven days. According to the latest bulletin issued on April 11, dry weather prevailed across Gujarat, Saurashtra-Kutch, and the Union Te...Read More

Gujarat Forest Dept Bans Drone Use at ‘Road to Heaven’ to Protect Wildlife

Apr 11, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Authorities have prohibited the use of drones along the popular “Road to Heaven” stretch in Kutch, citing concerns over wildlife disturbance and security. The Rapar Forest Department has enforced the restriction through a recent circular. The order bans drone operations on both sides of the route, notin...Read More

No Cash Payments at Toll Plazas on National Highways; Only FASTag or UPI Acceptable

Apr 11, 2026 |

New Delhi: In a move aimed at enhancing efficiency and transparency in toll collection, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has implemented a fully digital payment system at all National Highway fee plazas across the country. With effect from April 10, 2026, all user fee payments are being processed exclusivel...Read More

High-Profile Liquor Party Busted in Anklav; 18 Including 3 Women from Vadodara Nabbed

Apr 11, 2026 |

Anand: In a late-night crackdown, Anklav police busted an alleged liquor party at a farmhouse in Umeta village and detained 18 people, including three women, all hailing from Vadodara. The raid, carried out around 11 pm on Friday based on a tip-off, led to the seizure of valuables worth over ₹1.04 crore. According t...Read More

Bullet Train Work to Partially Disrupt Vande Bharat, Shatabdi Express & Other Trains on April 13

Apr 11, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Passengers travelling through the Ahmedabad Division on April 13, 2026, should brace for significant disruptions to rail services. A scheduled traffic block for pre-cast portal beam launching work under the ongoing Bullet Train project will affect several premium and regional trains, leading to cancellations...Read More

Flyers Troubled at Ahmedabad Airport Amid SpiceJet Flight Delays

Apr 11, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Passengers at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in the city have faced major inconvenience today after multiple delays of SpiceJet flights disrupted travel schedules, leading to chaos at the terminal and protests by stranded travellers. Several passengers, who were booked on SpiceJet flights, r...Read More

BJP Fields Its Office Peon in Mehsana Local Election

Apr 11, 2026 |

Mehsana: In a move that has drawn public attention, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Ramesh Bhil as its official candidate for the Mehsana Municipal Corporation (MMC) elections. The nomination has generated buzz, as Bhil has been serving as a peon at the Mehsana district BJP headquarters, ‘Panchamrut’,...Read More

IPS Association Sounds Alarm Over Rising ‘Baseless Allegations’ Against Officers in Gujarat

Apr 11, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat chapter of the IPS Association has expressed concern over what it described as a rise in “frivolous and baseless allegations” against IPS officers across media and social media platforms. During a meeting attended by officers from Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad, along with others who joined via v...Read More

3 GujCTOC Accused to Contest Jamnagar Civic Polls from Congress, AAP

Apr 11, 2026 |

Jamnagar: Three individuals booked under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Act (GUJCTOC) are set to contest the upcoming Jamnagar Municipal Corporation (JMC) elections, including two from the Congress and one from the Aam Aadmi Party. On Friday, former corporator Altaf Khafi, contesting as a Congr...Read More

250 Companies Participate in India Rough Diamond Show at SDB

Apr 11, 2026 |

Surat: The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Surat International Diamond Trade Centre (SIDC) have launched the India Rough Diamond Show (IRDS) at the Surat Diamond Bourse. The first slot of the 35-day show, scheduled from April 6 to May 10, has received a strong response, with around 250 companies...Read More

Vadodara Railway Division Installs 2.72 MW Rooftop Solar Plants, Saves ₹2.92 Crore

Apr 11, 2026 |

Vadodara: The Vadodara Railway Division has installed rooftop solar power plants with a total capacity of 2.722 MW across key facilities, including Vadodara and Ankleshwar railway stations, during the financial year 2025–26, resulting in savings of ₹2.92 crore. In line with Indian Railways’ green energy policy, ...Read More

Library, Yoga Centre to Come Up at Harni Sculpture Park in Vadodara

Apr 11, 2026 |

Vadodara: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) is developing a library along with a yoga centre at Harni Sculpture Park. The project is being undertaken under the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Urban Development Scheme at an estimated cost of ₹2.40 crore, and work is currently underway. The proposed complex is be...Read More

CBI Court Convicts 3 Retired PNB Officials, 5 Others in Surat Bank Fraud Case

Apr 11, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A CBI court in Ahmedabad on April 10, 2026, convicted and sentenced three retired Punjab National Bank (PNB) officials and five private individuals in a bank fraud case involving forged documents and wrongful loan disbursal. The convicted bank officials include Gurinder Singh (Retired Assistant General Mana...Read More

Gujarat BJP Declares List of Candidates for Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Election

Apr 10, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The following list of candidates for the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC/MNP) was released by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Gujarat on April 10, 2026. The announcement was formally authorized by Prashant Korat, the General Secretary and Headquarters In-charge, from the party's office at Shri Kamalam ...Read More

Gujarat BJP Declares List of Candidates for Surat Municipal Corporation Elections 2026

Apr 10, 2026 |

Surat: On April 10, 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Gujarat released the list of candidates for the Surat Municipal Corporation elections following a meeting led by State President. Below are the candidates organized by their respective wards. The provided sources do not include candidate information for Wards 4...Read More

BJP declares candidates for Rajkot Municipal Corporation elections

Apr 10, 2026 |

Rajkot: Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Gujarat Unit has declared names of candidates for all 72 candidates for upcoming Municipal Corporation elections of Rajkot, polling for which is scheduled to take place on April 26. DeshGujarat  Read More

BJP declares list of candidates for Jamnagar Municipal Corporation Elections

Apr 10, 2026 |

Jamnagar:  Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Gujarat unit today declared the names of all 64 candidates for the elections of Jamnagar Municipal Corporation (JMC). The election is scheduled to take place on April 26. DeshGujarat     Read More

AVC Men’s Cup 2026 to be Organized at Veer Savarkar Naranpura Sports Complex in Ahmedabad

Apr 10, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The ‘AVC Men’s Cup 2026’ will be organized from June 20 to 28, 2026, at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Naranpura, Ahmedabad, bringing top volleyball talent from across Asia to the city. A total of 38 matches will be played over nine days, featuring teams from 12 countries, including India, Aust...Read More

According to Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar, a Gujarati in Assam is ghuspetiya, comparable to an illegal Bangladeshi in India

Apr 10, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The controversy over offensive remarks targeting Gujarat and Gujaratis has resurfaced, this time involving Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar. He has drawn sharp criticism after referring to Union Home Minister Amit Shah as an “infiltrator from Gujarat” (in Assam). The statement has been widely condemned as ...Read More

Gujarat Auto Retail Sales Surge 39% in March, Outpace National Growth

Apr 10, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The automobile retail sector in Gujarat witnessed a “boom” in March 2026, recording an overall year-on-year growth of 38.88%, according to the latest data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). Total vehicle registrations for the month climbed to 1,91,804 units, up from 1,3...Read More

Over 10,000 Devotees to Join Vallabhacharya Jayanti Procession in Vadodara

Apr 10, 2026 |

Vadodara: A grand and elaborate procession will be taken out in Manjalpur on the occasion of the 549th birth anniversary of Vallabhacharya (Jagadguru Shrimad Vallabhacharyaji Mahaprabhuji). The procession will be led under the guidance of Vrajarajkumarji Maharaj, head of the Vrajdham Adhyatmik Sankul. It will commen...Read More

AMC Seals Vraj Dairy Unit for Selling Analogue Paneer as Real

Apr 10, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has sealed a dairy unit in Nana Chiloda for allegedly producing and selling analogue paneer as real paneer, a release said. The action came during an ongoing intensive drive by the Health Department of AMC to check the quality of paneer used by hotels, restaurants, an...Read More

Beggars Rounded Up in Drive on SG Highway in Ahmedabad

Apr 10, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A joint enforcement drive by the Social Security Department of the Government of Gujarat, Ahmedabad Police’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU), and the Urban Community Development (UCD) Department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation led to action against 13 individuals found begging in key city areas. ...Read More

BJP Announces List of VMC Election Candidates

Apr 10, 2026 |

Vadodara: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday released its list of candidates for the upcoming Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) elections, fielding a total of 76 nominees across 19 wards. In a significant move, the party has denied tickets to all five outgoing office bearers from the previous term, includin...Read More

Law Firm Khaitan & Co Opens New Office in GIFT City, Gujarat

Apr 10, 2026 |

GIFT City: Khaitan & Co, a leading full-service law firm, has announced the opening of its new office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), signalling its entry into one of India’s fastest-growing financial and commercial centres. With this addition, GIFT City becomes Khaitan & Co’s second...Read More

Villagers in Mehsana Oppose Proposed Ring Road, Industrial Zone; Threaten Local Poll Boycott

Apr 10, 2026 |

Mehsana: A resentment is brewing among farmers and residents of villages on the eastern outskirts of Mehsana following the municipal corporation’s proposed Development Plan 2047, which earmarks large tracts of agricultural land for roads and industrial use. Villagers, particularly from Tavadiya, have submitted a rep...Read More

Vantara Launches World's First Global University for Wildlife and Veterinary Sciences

Apr 10, 2026 |

Jamnagar: Vantara, the global wildlife conservation organisation founded by Reliance Industries Executive Director Anant Ambani, has announced the launch of Vantara University in Jamnagar, Gujarat. It is the world’s first integrated global university dedicated to wildlife conservation and veterinary sciences. Vanta...Read More

IMD Warns of Hot and Humid Spell in Gujarat from April 12

Apr 10, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a rise in temperatures across Gujarat over the next few days, with hot and humid conditions likely to affect coastal areas from April 12 onwards. According to the latest weather bulletin issued on April 10, maximum temperatures are expected to increase ...Read More

Reliance Donates ₹5 Crore for Ambaji Yatri Nivas on Anant Ambani’s 31st Birthday

Apr 10, 2026 |

Ambaji: Marking the 31st birthday of Anant Ambani, Reliance Industries has announced a donation of ₹5 crore for the construction of a multipurpose Yatri Nivas at Ambaji Temple. Ambaji, one of the most revered pilgrimage centres and among the 51 Shakti Peethas, attracts nearly two crore devotees annually. The Arasuri...Read More

Indo - Taiwan Industrial Park to be set up in Sanand-Dholera region; Gujarat govt inks MoU

Apr 10, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: In a major step towards strengthening Gujarat’s position as a semiconductor and electronics manufacturing hub, the state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Allegiance International Company Limited to promote industrial collaboration with Taiwanese enterprises. As part of the ...Read More