Ahmedabad Braces for Extremely Heavy Rainfall as IMD Issues Red Alert for July 31
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Ahmedabad Braces for Extremely Heavy Rainfall as IMD Issues Red Alert for July 31

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IMD Issues Red Alert for Extremely Heavy Rain in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Other Gujarat Districts on July 31

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Schools, Colleges in Ahmedabad City to Remain Shut on July 31 Amid Heavy Rain Alert

Jul 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: As the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Ahmedabad city, forecasting heavy rainfall, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in the city on July 31, 2026, as per the directions of the District Collector. According to a circular issued by the District Educa...Read More

Controversial Social Media Influencer Kirti Patel Arrested by Surat Police from Surendranagar

Jul 30, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Controversial social media influencer Kirti Patel, who has frequently been in the spotlight for her controversial social media posts and statements, was arrested once again early Thursday morning from the Ratanpar area of Surendranagar. The arrest was made in connection with a case registered at Pune Police Sta...Read More

Vadodara Schools, Colleges to Remain Closed on July 31 as IMD Issues Red Alert

Jul 30, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The District Magistrate has ordered the closure of educational activities in Anganwadis, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools, ITIs, and colleges across all talukas of the district on Friday, July 31, following a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for heavy to very heavy ...Read More

Omnagar - Chamanpura Railway Underpass in Ahmedabad Set to Be Ready by Sept 30

Jul 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailway

Ahmedabad: Construction of the Limited Height Subway (LHS) between Omnagar and Chamanpura on the Asarwa-Himmatnagar railway section is on track for completion by September 30, railway officials said after a review of the project by the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM). DRM Ved Prakash and Thakkarbapanagar MLA Kanchibe...Read More

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Jul 29, 2026 | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Featured

Murugappa Group, Which Launched Hercules Cycles, Now Manufactures Semiconductor Chips in Sanand

Gandhinagar: From manufacturing the Hercules bicycle to producing advanced semiconductor chips, the Chennai-based Murugappa Group has completed a notable industrial journey spanning more than seven decades. The group, whose TI Cycles factory was inaugurated by the then Governor of Madras and former Maharaja of Bhavnaga...Read More

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50,000+ Vehicle Transfer Applications Stuck at Gujarat RTOs

Jul 30, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Vehicle ownership transfers have come to a complete halt across Gujarat for the past 20 days due to technical issues linked to mandatory Aadhaar authentication introduced in the online transfer process. The disruption has left more than 50,000 transfer applications pending across 39 Regional Transport Office...Read More

Mehsana Man Deported from US Held at Delhi Airport Over Fake Indian Passport

Jul 30, 2026 | GujaratNorth GujaratPassport

Ahmedabad: In yet another such case, a 51-year-old man from Mehsana was arrested at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport after being deported by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for allegedly travelling on a forged passport. According to immigration authorities, the man was allowed to ente...Read More

RBI Imposes ₹1 Lakh Penalty on Co-operative Bank in Gujarat

Jul 30, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on Shri Baria Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Baria, for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Inspection & Audit Systems in Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’. This penalty has been impos...Read More

Revamp of 23 Railway Stations in Gujarat Completed Under Amrit Bharat Scheme: Centre in Rajya Sabha

Jul 30, 2026 | GujaratRailwayTravel

New Delhi: Railway redevelopment work under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is progressing steadily in Gujarat, with development works completed at 23 railway stations so far out of the 88 stations identified under the scheme in the state, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha. Replying to...Read More

Voting Underway for Manjalpur Assembly Bypoll in Vadodara

Jul 30, 2026 | BJPCongressGujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Voting for the by-election to the vacant Manjalpur Assembly seat began at 7 am on Thursday, with the Election Commission introducing several first-time measures, including mobile phone deposit centres for voters, rain-proof polling infrastructure, and 100% live webcasting across all polling stations. The coun...Read More

Finding Parking in Ahmedabad Gets Easier as AMC Links 160 AmdaPark Parking Locations to Google Maps

Jul 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: In a move aimed at making parking easier and improving traffic management, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has integrated around 160 public parking locations across the city with Google Maps. The mapped locations include pay-and-park facilities, smart parking sites, multi-level parking buildings a...Read More

NDRF Carries Out 26 Flood Rescue Operations Across Gujarat; Rescues 245, Evacuates 852

Jul 29, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The 06 Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) carried out 26 flood rescue and evacuation operations across Gujarat and the Union Territories of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman between July 22 and 29, rescuing 245 people and evacuating 852 others after heavy monsoon rains triggered widesp...Read More

ACB Gujarat nabs two while taking bribe via Google Pay; one accused absconding

Jul 29, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Jamnagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat on Wednesday trapped two persons, including a sub-auditor posted at the District Registrar Cooperative Societies office in Jamnagar, in connection with an alleged ₹14,000 bribe demanded for renewing a moneylender (finance) licence. One government official is absco...Read More

Civil Works Complete on 97-km Surat - Vapi Section of Mumbai - Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Centre

Jul 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailwayTravel

New Delhi: The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has achieved significant construction milestones in Gujarat, with the entire 97-km Surat–Vapi section completing all civil works, including river bridges, and 86% of the track bed already laid, the Centre informed the Rajya Sabha. Replying to a ques...Read More

Western Railway Revises Terminal Stations for Key Trains Due to Jamnagar Line Doubling Work

Jul 29, 2026 | GujaratRailwaySaurastraTravel

Surendranagar: Western Railway has revised the temporary operational arrangements for some trains due to the ongoing doubling work on the Aliyabada–Hapa–Jamnagar railway section. Under the revised plan, Surendranagar will now serve as the temporary short-termination and short-origination station instead of Wankane...Read More

Reliance Jio Leads Active Mobile Subscriber Growth in June 2026 with 3.33 Million Additions

Jul 29, 2026 | BusinessIndia

Mumbai: Reliance Jio added the highest number of active wireless subscribers among all telecom operators in June 2026, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Jio's active (VLR) subscriber base rose by 3.33 million to 498.90 million, ahead of Bharti Airtel's addition of 2.92 million; Vodafone Ide...Read More

Gujarat Kharif Sowing Reaches 70% of Normal Average; Cotton and Groundnut Lead

Jul 29, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Following widespread rainfall during the ongoing Kharif season-2026, sowing activity has gathered pace across Gujarat. According to the Agriculture Department, farmers have so far sown crops on 59.26 lakh hectares, covering about 70% of the state's normal Kharif sowing area. Cotton and groundnut, the two m...Read More

Demand for Gujarat HC Bench in Rajkot Intensifies; Saurashtra-Kutch Lawyers Observe One-Day Strike

Jul 29, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: The long-pending demand for a Gujarat High Court bench in Rajkot gained fresh momentum on Tuesday as lawyers across the Saurashtra-Kutch region abstained from judicial work, except in urgent matters. The legal fraternity also submitted a memorandum to the Rajkot District Collector, requesting that their demand ...Read More

Pavagadh Ropeway to Remain Shut for Five Days from Aug 3

Jul 29, 2026 | Central GujaratFaithGujaratReligious

Panchmahal: Devotees planning to visit the famous Shaktipeeth of Mahakali Temple at Pavagadh in Panchmahal will have to climb the hill on foot for a few days, as the ropeway service will remain suspended for five days due to scheduled maintenance. According to an announcement by Usha Breco Limited, which operates the ...Read More

Forest Dept Debunk Leopard Sighting Claims Near Karnavati Club in Ahmedabad

Jul 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Forest Department launched a search operation after fresh reports of a leopard sighting in Ahmedabad. The latest claim came from the stretch between Karnavati Club and S.P. Ring Road, where an employee of a roadside café said he spotted a leopard in the early hours of the morning. However, the f...Read More

IMD Warns of Very Heavy Rain in Gujarat Till Aug 1; Red Alert for Several Districts on July 30

Jul 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSuratVadodara

Ahmedabad: After a brief respite, the monsoon is set to regain strength in Gujarat, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across parts of the state over the next four days, till August 1. The IMD has issued yellow, orange and red alerts for different districts, warning ...Read More

Dahej PCPIR in Gujarat Attracts Over ₹1.37 Lakh Crore Investment So Far: Centre

Jul 29, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat's Dahej Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR) has attracted investments worth over ₹1.37 lakh crore so far, making it one of the country's leading PCPIRs. According to information shared by the Central Government in the Rajya Sabha, investments in the Dahej PCPIR have...Read More

Manjalpur Bypoll: 260 Polling Booths Ready for 2.19 Lakh Voters; Mobile Deposit Centres Introduced

Jul 29, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The election administration has completed all administrative, security and technical preparations for the by-election to the 145-Manjalpur Assembly constituency in Vadodara district. All arrangements have been put in place for polling on July 30 (Thursday) under the supervision of the District Ele...Read More

Gujarat Rains: EMRI 108 Teams Assist in 75 Childbirth Cases Amid Flooding

Jul 29, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Amid widespread flooding caused by days of heavy rainfall in Gujarat, EMRI 108 emergency teams have gone the extra mile to ensure timely medical care for pregnant women, assisting in nearly 75 childbirth-related emergencies over the past five days. One such rescue took place on July 25 in Transad village ...Read More

Ahmedabad Police Book Cosmetics Factory Owner for Illegal Storage of 32 LPG Cylinders

Jul 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The CID Crime's Ahmedabad Zone has registered a case against the owner of a cosmetics manufacturing unit in Dhamatvan village of Daskroi taluka after allegedly finding 32 commercial LPG cylinders stored without the required permissions, posing a potential fire hazard. The action followed a tip-off, based on...Read More

HyFun Foods to Expand Gujarat Operations with ₹1,000 Crore Mehsana Plant

Jul 29, 2026 | BusinessGujaratNorth Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Frozen potato products manufacturer and exporter HyFun Foods plans to invest ₹1,500 crore to expand its manufacturing capacity by setting up new production facilities in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, as it looks to strengthen both its export business and domestic market presence. HyFun Foods Managing Dire...Read More

GPSC Prelims Exam Rescheduled for Aug 1 After Earlier Postponement

Jul 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has rescheduled the Combined General Studies Preliminary Examination for 34 recruitment advertisements to August 1, after it was postponed from its earlier date of July 26. In an official notification, the commission said there will be no change in the examinat...Read More

Western Railway Extends Services of 16 Special Trains on Key Gujarat Routes

Jul 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailwayTravel

Mumbai: In view of the increased passenger demand, Western Railway has extended the services of several Special Fare trains operating on various routes, including Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Veraval, Ahmedabad and Indore. The move aims to accommodate additional passenger traffic during the upcoming weeks. According to Western ...Read More

In Pictures: Upcoming Bharuch Bullet Train Station to Feature Cotton Weaving-Inspired Design

Jul 29, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Bharuch: Construction of the Bharuch Bullet Train station is progressing, with major structural work completed and architectural finishing currently underway, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) said. The station is equipped with modern passenger amenities like waiting lounge, nursery, restrooms,...Read More

AMC Razes Illegal Constructions in Paldi

Jul 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Tuesday demolished illegal constructions at three locations in Paldi, including an unauthorised RCC room allegedly built by former BJP councillor Girish Arvindbhai Patel behind his Jalaram Khaman outlet near Mahalaxmi Crossroads. The room-like structure, located ...Read More

ACB Gujarat Nabs Two in Decoy Trap for Seeking Bribe for Aadhaar Update and Correction

Jul 28, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Bhavnagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat today nabbed an Aadhaar operator of the Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and an alleged middleman while accepting a bribe of ₹3,000 for updating an Aadhaar card. According to the ACB, the accused have been identified as Vijay Bharatbhai Dabhi (28), an Aadha...Read More

Reliance Foundation rolls-out comprehensive relief efforts in flood-hit Upper Assam

Jul 28, 2026 | India

Guwahati: Responding to the severe floods that have wreaked havoc across Upper Assam, Reliance Foundation has launched a comprehensive multi-sectoral response for communities impacted due to this devastating tragedy, a press release said. Working to provide support to vulnerable families in the worst-affected distr...Read More

Juniper Green Energy Limited ₹1,800 crore IPO to open on July 30

Jul 28, 2026 | Business

Ahmedabad: Juniper Green Energy Limited (the “Company”) shall open its Bid / Offer in relation to its initial public offer of Equity Shares on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The total offer size of Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹ 18000 million [₹ 1800 crore] comprises of fresh issue, the company said. As per a pre...Read More

Gujarat Govt Announces Financial Relief Package for Ahmedabad Traders Hit by Heavy Rains

Jul 28, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: Keeping in view the losses suffered by traders in Ahmedabad due to the recent heavy rains, the Gujarat government on Tuesday announced a special financial assistance package during the state Cabinet meeting. On the lines of the relief package implemented in Surat, financial assistance will be provided to s...Read More

Gujarat to Replace Asphalt Roads with CC Roads to End Recurring Monsoon Damage

Jul 28, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has taken a key step towards finding a permanent solution to the problem of asphalt roads that frequently deteriorate across the state. At a state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday, it was decided to construct internal roads in municipal corporation...Read More