Bhuj: Train number 94802 Bhuj–Ahmedabad Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, scheduled for May 9, 2025, remained partially cancelled between Bhuj and Gandhidham. The train instead originated from Gandhidham at its scheduled departure time of 6:05 hrs. This comes as Bhuj remains on high alert after multiple drone attack attempts by Pakistan were thwarted by the Indian Defence System on Thursday. A blackout was also enforced in Kutch, Banaskantha, and Patan last night following the escalation by Pakistan. U...Read More

Bhuj: After the Indian Armed Forces carried out precision strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu & Kashmir earlier today, civilian operations at Rajkot and Bhuj airports in Gujarat have been suspended. Rajkot district collector Prabhav Joshi confirmed that a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) had been issued, announcing a three-day closure of Rajkot International Airport for civilian flights. However, the airport will remain open 24/7 for military aircraft during this peri...Read More

Bhuj: Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Ahmedabad has provisionally attached immovable assets worth Rs. 5.92 Crore, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a case against Pradeep Sharma (IAS-Retired), Sanjay Shah & Ors. The assets include immovable properties in the form of plots worth Rs. 5.92 Crore located in Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, a press release said today. ED initiated a money laundering investigation on the basis of the FIR registered by the CID, ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The heat continues to intensify across Gujarat, with Bhuj emerging as the hottest spot on Friday, recording a scorching 44.5°C, which is 7°C above normal. Several other cities including Ahmedabad (41.3°C), Amreli (41.1°C), Gandhinagar (41°C), and Rajkot (42.9°C) also reported maximum temperatures above 40°C, significantly higher than their seasonal averages. It According to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) latest bulletin, Deesa touched 42.1°C, 4°C above normal,...Read More

Bhuj: Experts called for bold and transformative actions for future readiness in Disaster Risk Management systems at the Reliance Foundation and the United Nations India convening here on Tuesday. The event ‘Early Warning and Early Action – A Multi-Hazard, Multi-Stakeholders Approach: Experiences, Learning & Sharing’ fostered crucial discussions and knowledge sharing to enhance disaster risk management in India. Reliance Foundation and the UN in India have partnered to foster region...Read More

Rajkot: Western Railway today launched a special train between Bhuj and Rajkot for the convenience of passengers. The details of the train are as follows: Train No. 09446 Bhuj-Rajkot Special will depart from Bhuj daily at 06:50 AM and reach Rajkot at 01:35 PM from March 21, 2025, to June 30, 2025. Train No. 09445 Rajkot-Bhuj Special will depart from Rajkot daily at 02:30 PM and reach Bhuj at 09:40 PM from March 21, 2025, to June 30, 2025. The train will halt at Gandhidham, Bhachau, S...Read More

Kutch: The Bhuj Sessions Court today sentenced former IPS officer Kuldeep Sharma to three months of imprisonment after finding him guilty in a 40-year-old assault case. On May 6, 1984, Congress leader Abdullah Haji Ibrahim went to meet then-SP Kuldeep Sharma regarding a case in Naliya, where he was allegedly insulted. A heated argument broke out, escalating the situation. During this, Kuldeep Sharma called his fellow officers, who then assaulted Ibrahim. The case dates back to 1984 when Co...Read More

Gandhinagar: India’s largest public observatory at the Regional Science Centre in Bhuj was inaugurated on 25th December 2024. The observatory has already attracted over 1,500 visitors in just 30 days. The observatory marks a significant milestone in advancing space science education in India and demonstrating its popularity and the public's growing interest in space exploration. The Regional Science Centre (RSC) Bhuj, an initiative by GUJCOST under the Department of Science and Technology, Go...Read More

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today approved ₹30.50 crore for resurfacing and strengthening seven roads in Bhuj city, covering a total length of 14.1 km, including the Ring Road. Details of the projects: Road Name Proposed Length (km) Estimated Cost (₹ crore) Nanal Circle to Anchor Circle to Industrial Area 3.40 7.00 Industrial Area to Aeroplane Circle to Prince Residency 3.40 8.00 Atmaram Circle to Wholesale Market to Deendayal School 1.50 ...Read More

Rajkot: Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has allocated five new Volvo buses to the Rajkot division of GSRTC. Earlier, the Rajkot division was allocated 10 Volvo buses. The latest five buses added to the Rajkot division’s fleet will be operated on the Rajkot-Bhuj and Rajkot-Nathdwara routes, according to officials. The Rajkot-Bhuj bus will depart at 6 am, 12.30 pm, and 5.30 pm from Rajkot, while from Bhuj, the bus will leave at 5 am, 10 am, and 1 pm. The bus will stop at M...Read More