Ahmedabad: A commercial plot in Bodakdev was sold for Rs 222 crore during an online auction conducted by the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), marking one of the biggest property deals in the civic body’s recent auctions. According to AMC officials, the 7,577 sq m commercial plot located in Bodakdev was purchas...Read More

New Delhi: In a significant address detailing the relationship between the executive and the judiciary, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized that democratic institutions were created by the Constitution to balance each other, not to stand in opposition. His remarks came during the launch of two new books authored b...Read More

Jamnagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a rousing address to a massive late-night gathering in Jamnagar, celebrating Gujarat's historic electoral mandate and charting the state's monumental leap in industrial development. During his speech, the Prime Minister also touched upon the political landscape of We...Read More

Keonjhar: In a swift police operation, Ghasipura police in Odisha rescued two tile businessmen from Gujarat who were allegedly abducted and assaulted over a payment dispute involving ₹14.5 lakh. Two accused, including the main suspect, have been arrested. According to the complaint lodged by the victims, Jaman Bha...Read More

New Delhi: The Government of India's Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of a special ₹75 commemorative coin to mark two significant milestones linked to the Somnath Temple in Gujarat - 1,000 years since the first recorded attack on the temple and 75 years of its reconstruction. The notification was issued...Read More

Ahmedabad: In an incident that exposes the severe risks of illegal immigration, a family of four from the Gomtipur area of Ahmedabad has been held hostage in an African country while attempting to migrate to London. The kidnappers, believed to be Pakistani origin persons, are demanding a massive ransom of up to ₹1.20...Read More

Ahmedabad: Good news is on the horizon for commuters in Ahmedabad, as a new four-lane flyover connecting Vadaj to Ranip is nearing completion. The infrastructure project promises to bring significant relief to motorists battling the city's daily traffic jams. Built at a cost of more than ₹106 crore, the newly cons...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat University has concluded admissions for its online degree programs for the 2026-27 academic year, recording a sharp rise in registrations as demand for online distance digital learning continues to grow. The admissions process was conducted by the university’s Department of Distance and Online...Read More

Surat: The Surat Rural Local Crime Branch (LCB) arrested three alleged members of the Mohaniya gang during a late-night raid in Dahod district, police said Sunday, in what officials described as a significant breakthrough in multiple burglary and robbery investigations across Gujarat. Police apprehended the suspects...Read More

Vadodara: As many as eight top Patidar community organizations will felicitate the Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi at a function in Vadodara hosted by Sardardham. The organizations are: MLA Ramesh Tilala led Khodaldham - Kagvad, MLA Babu Jamna Patel led Shri Umiya Mataji Sansthan - Unjha, Padma Shri Mathurbhai Sava...Read More

Porbandar: To curb road accidents caused by high-intensity vehicle lights, the Traffic Police and Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Porbandar have launched a special drive against vehicles fitted with illegal LED and flasher lights. During the three-day campaign, action was taken against 32 motorists and e-challans...Read More

Dahod: To address increasing traffic congestion in Dahod, the state administration has initiated work to convert the six-kilometre stretch from the Jhalod Road overbridge to the Kharod bypass into a four-lane road corridor at an estimated cost of Rs 35.52 crore. The road connects the overbridge area with National Hi...Read More

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

Gandhinagar: With the onset of summer vacations in schools and colleges, Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has witnessed a sharp rise in advance bus ticket bookings as passengers travel to tourist destinations, pilgrimage sites and their hometowns across Gujarat. According to official figures, between...Read More

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: 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

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

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

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

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

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

Ahmedabad: A yellow alert for heat wave conditions has been issued across several parts of Gujarat as temperatures continued to soar on Saturday, with Ahmedabad and Vadodara recording 43.4°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As per the IMD, Rajkot was among the hottest cities in the state at 43...Read More

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

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

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

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: 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

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