Bhuj: Curiosity spread among residents after several mysterious lights were seen moving across the night sky in Bhuj late on March 6. Many people were surprised to see multiple bright lights appearing together, leading to speculation about whether the sight was a celestial event, drone activity, or some unknown flying object. According to local reports, the lights were visible in the sky for a short period before suddenly disappearing, which further increased curiosity among people. Several res...Read More

Bhuj: As part of the Ministry of External Affairs’ initiative to provide earlier passport appointments and strengthen last-mile delivery of services, the Regional Passport Office, Ahmedabad, will deploy a Passport Seva Mobile Van in Bhuj from February 25 to 27, 2026. The mobile van will operate at the Head Post Office near the BSNL Office, Lal Tekari, enabling applicants to submit passport applications locally. Applicants may book fresh appointments or reschedule already booked appointments t...Read More

Bhuj: Acting on specific intelligence, the Kutch West Forest Division conducted a late-night patrol operation on January 4, 2026, leading to the seizure of wildlife hunting equipment, animal remains, and illicit liquor from a residential house in Bhuj city. During night patrolling by the Bhuj West Range, forest officials raided a room in a house located in Ashapura Nagar, Bhuj, where they recovered weapons and tools allegedly used for hunting wild animals. The seizure included remains of a wild...Read More

Bhuj: Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia on Tuesday inaugurated the Vibrant Kutch District-Level Programme at Gandhidham in Kutch. As part of the Vibrant Kutch initiative, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹8,500 crore were signed with a total of 334 MSME units. Inaugurating the programme at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Centre, Gandhidham, Modhwadia said, “The resilient people of Kutch have endured several natural calamities and transformed the region into a centre ...Read More

Bhuj: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat on Thursday trapped an office-bearer of a cooperative society while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹2.80 lakh in Bhuj. The accused, Ghanshyambhai Patel, is the Honorary Secretary and Executive Member of the Shri Nakhatrana Taluka Panchayat Primary Consumer Credit Cooperative Society, Nakhatrana, and works as a Head Teacher (Class-03) at Shri Mathal Primary School, Nakhatrana. According to the ACB, Patel allegedly demanded ₹2.80 lakh from the...Read More

Ahmedabad: NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has announced the commencement of commercial operations of multiple renewable energy capacities in Gujarat, further strengthening its green power portfolio. As per disclosures under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a 6.6 MW wind capacity, part of the 100 MW Hybrid Project at Bhuj, developed by Ayana Renewable Power Four Private Limited, was declared commercially operational with effect from...Read More

Bhuj: The Income Tax Department (IT) is conducting search operations at locations linked to the Ramee Group of Hotels. It is learnt that the extensive operation is underway at 38 locations across 10 cities nationwide, including Bhuj in Gujarat. The Ramee Group operates over 40 hotels across the country. In Bhuj, officials are carrying out investigations at Rami The Shrinivas Palace. Beyond Gujarat, the search operations also cover sites in Mumbai and several other cities. The widespread raids ...Read More

Gujarat: Following the car blast near the Red Fort in the National Capital on November 10, Gujarat has been placed on high alert, with police closely monitoring suspicious activities across the state. Today, the Junagadh Special Operations Group (SOG) rounded up two suspected Kashmiris from Mangrol for further investigation. Preliminary investigations suggest that the individuals were allegedly collecting contributions from Mangrol city and nearby madrasas. Separately, the Gir Somnath Police a...Read More

Bhuj: Hyatt Hotels Corporation on Tuesday announced the signing of an agreement for Hyatt Place Bhuj, which will mark the brand’s debut in the historic city of Bhuj. In development by Primitive Property LLP, this new project will be set on an approximately 7,500-square-meter site and is expected to open in 2029. As per the company, the Hyatt Place Bhuj will feature 125 designed guestrooms, an all-day restaurant, a lobby lounge, conference spaces, breakout meeting rooms, and outdoor dining o...Read More

Bhuj: The Bhuj Sessions Court has issued an arrest warrant against former IPS officer Kuldeep Sharma in connection with a case dating back to 1984. Sharma, who was serving as SP at the time, was found guilty of assaulting Congress leader Abdul Haji Ibrahim. In February 2025, the court sentenced Kuldeep Sharma and his associate to three months in jail, 41 years after the incident. However, Sharma failed to surrender following the court’s verdict, prompting further judicial action and the issua...Read More