Vadodara: The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways today announced that the Godhra–Vadodara stretch of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway has been completed and opened to traffic on a trial basis from April 13, 2026. The expressway will be officially inaugurated after the successful completion of the trial phase, an official release said. Developed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, the newly operational section runs from Bhamaiya village near Godhra in Panchmahal district to Dodka village ...Read More

Godhra: More than six months after a violent mob vandalised the Godhra City B Division Police Station, police have arrested the main accused, social media influencer Zakir Ahmed Zabha, from Bhiwandi in Maharashtra. The incident dates back to September 2025, when a video featuring Zabha went viral following his visit to the police station. Shortly thereafter, a large mob gathered outside the premises, surrounded the station, vandalised the police post, set parts of it on fire, and burned officia...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Income Tax Department on Sunday launched a nationwide survey at around 60–70 locations to expose a well-organised software-based network allegedly used by restaurants across several States and Union Territories, including Gujarat, to evade taxes on a large scale. The crackdown was initiated by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) after a routine inspection at a group of biryani restaurants in Hyderabad last month revealed large-scale concealment of sales, estimated at nearl...Read More

New Delhi: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari in a reply in the Lok Sabha stated that Delhi to Vadodara stretch of Delhi - Mumbai Expressway will open to traffic by May 2026. This means that the journey from Delhi to Vadodara will be possible by mid of current calendar year. It's worth noting that the stretch between Gujarat - Madhya Pradesh border to Vadodara is not opened for traffic yet due to less than half a dozen obstructions, including that of presence of a po...Read More

Godhra: A sessions court in Godhra has sentenced two men to 10 years’ imprisonment for possessing 53 kg of bovine meat. The accused, Mehboob Saburiya and Farhan Saburiya, both residents of Godhra, were caught on July 9, 2024, after their car broke down on Hamirpur Road and a police patrol found them with the contraband. Police recovered knives and axes from the vehicle and a urea sack filled with meat from the boot. Forensic tests confirmed the meat was bovine, leading to charges under the am...Read More

Godhra: The Godhra municipality has issued notices to demolish 154 illegally constructed houses on the government-owned Kutan Talavadi land. Officials said that if the encroachments are not removed within seven days, the municipality will carry out demolition action against all illegal structures. The municipal administration has launched a major drive to remove illegal encroachments across Godhra city. After issuing notices to around 100 houses in the Meshari riverbed, the municipality on Mond...Read More

Gandhinagar: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced two major projects aimed at the modernisation, upgradation, and comprehensive maintenance of the Ahmedabad–Godhra stretch of National Highway-47 (NH-47) in Gujarat. The initiative is expected to improve traffic flow, enhance road safety, and ensure smoother travel for commuters. 1. Hi-tech upgradation of 45-km highway stretch In the first project, NHAI has invited bids for the upgradation of the 45-km-long four-lane...Read More

Godhra: In a tragic incident, four members of a family died in a house fire on Bamroli Road early Friday morning. The deceased — Kamal Doshi, his wife Deval, and their sons Dev and Raj — were found inside their residence by fire and emergency services personnel. According to preliminary reports, the fire is suspected to have started due to a short circuit in the air conditioner. Officials said the blaze is believed to have erupted during the early hours while the family was asleep. Although...Read More

Godhra: Tension erupted in parts of Godhra town on Friday when mobs reportedly hurled stones at police personnel. The incident occurred after police summoned a social media influencer to the station to caution him against posting controversial content. However, following misinformation claiming that he had been called regarding a religious post, a large crowd gathered at the station. Police used force to disperse the crowd and increased patrolling in response to the unrest. Officials said the m...Read More