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, at the eleventh hour and instead fielded Jainik Vakil. Following the sudden change, Vakil, who has now been repeated by the party, rushed to the election office to file his nomina...Read More

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 in Gandhinagar. Below are the nominated candidates categorized by their respective wards: https://t.co/MotwaKTU3y pic.twitter.com/6yBYpPNpDM — DeshGujarat (@DeshGujarat) A...Read More

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, and manufacturers across the city. The unit, Vraj Dairy, located at Shed No. 1, Block-C, Fortune Industrial Estate in Sardarnagar, was found manufacturing analogue products and selli...Read More

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. The two-day operation, conducted on April 9 and 10, 2026, covered locations including ISKCON Bridge, Palladium Mall, and Pakwan Char Rasta. The individuals were rounded up during ...Read More

Ahmedabad: An Oxygen Park in the Hebatpur area of the Thaltej ward, developed to improve air quality by planting thousands of trees using the Miyawaki method, has fallen into severe neglect. A large number of trees have dried up due to poor maintenance. Opened to the public in 2022 under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the park was envisioned as a “green lung” for the Thaltej neighbourhood. However, it has instead turned into a site marked by dried plantations and damaged infrastr...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Food Department of the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), in a five-day operation from April 3 to April 7, inspected a total of 452 food units, of which 235 were issued notices for violations. Authorities destroyed approximately 318 kg/litre of unsafe food and collected administrative penalties amounting to Rs. 1.52 lakh. Laboratory Testing of Samples A total of 188 food samples were collected for laboratory testing, including: Paneer: 69 samples Milk products: 52 ...Read More

Ahmedabad: A popular dining spot in the city has come under fire after a customer found a worm in a Gujarati thali he had ordered, raising serious concerns over food safety standards. The incident occurred at The Raj Thal and Restaurant, located on SP Ring Road. According to claims, the customer had ordered five Gujarati thalis, costing him around Rs 2,200. However, while dining, he was shocked to find a live worm in his meal. The customer immediately registered a formal complaint with the Ahme...Read More

Ahmedabad: As part of a stringent drive to curb dust pollution and enhance urban safety, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Saturday sealed three prominent construction sites in the Gota ward. The action followed non-compliance by the developers, who had failed to install compulsory green nets and barricading measures required to control dust and particulate emissions. A dedicated team from AMC’s Estate and Town Development Officer (TDO) department of the North West Zone carried out a...Read More

Ahmedabad: Politics in Ahmedabad has intensified after the Congress announced its candidates for the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) elections, fielding a minority candidate from the Paldi ward. The party has nominated Fahejbano Mohammad Farooq Sheikh, a move that has sparked political reactions. BJP MLA from Ellisbridge, Amit Shah, reacted strongly to the Congress decision on social media. In a Facebook post, he wrote, “Wow, Congress, wow, a minority candidate in Paldi. Ashant Dhara will...Read More

Ahmedabad: Though repeated incidents of food contamination have been reported at eateries across the city, a recent case has turned tragic, with suspected food poisoning claiming the lives of two young girls and leaving their parents hospitalised. The incident came to light in the Chandkheda area, where a family had reportedly purchased ready-made batter (kheeru) from the market to prepare dosa. After consuming the dosa made from the batter, 4 family members allegedly began to feel unwell and...Read More