Gandhinagar: As per the data shared by the state government in the Gujarat Assembly, the ambitious Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation (SAUNI) project, aimed at filling dams in the Saurashtra region with Narmada water, is in the final stage of implementation, with only a few packages currently under progress. The Water Resources Department stated that as of January 1, 2026, a total of 30 packages under the SAUNI project have been completed, enabling the filling of several dams in water-scarce...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government informed the Assembly that no case of chemical adulteration in milk has been found in the state, though several samples were found to be substandard during testing. As per the reply by Minister of State for Health , as of 31 December 2025, the state administration collected 11,648 milk samples across Gujarat to check adulteration. Out of these, 868 samples were found substandard as per prescribed standards. However, the government clarified that no sample wa...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government informed the Assembly that the state currently has 32 postgraduate (PG) medical colleges with a total of 3,724 approved seats. The information was provided by the Minister of State for Health in a written reply during the Budget session of the Assembly. As per the reply, as of 31 January 2026, Gujarat has 32 PG medical colleges across the state, with 3,724 postgraduate medical seats approved in these colleges. The government further stated that the number of...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government informed the Assembly that a re-investigation has been ordered into the alleged irregularities in the purchase of equipment at the Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre (IKDRC), Ahmedabad Civil Medicity. A preliminary report has already been submitted in the case. According to a written reply by the Minister of State for Health, the hospital director had ordered a re-investigation into the alleged scam related to the procurement of dialysis equipme...Read More

Gandhinagar: Speaking on the budgetary demands of the Finance Department in the Assembly on Monday, State Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai said Gujarat continues to lead the country in financial discipline and has not taken a single overdraft in the past 22 years. Desai informed the House that the state recorded a revenue surplus of ₹18,943 crore in 2024–25, which is projected to rise to ₹25,587 crore by 2026–27. He said the fiscal deficit has been kept well within the prescribed limit o...Read More

Gandhinagar: Based on the legislative draft of the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, here are 50 key things to know about its provisions: Scope and Applicability Official Title: The legislation is formally titled the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code, 2026. Constitutional Purpose: The bill seeks to fulfill the mandate of Article 44 of the Constitution of India, providing a uniform legal framework for all citizens regardless of religion. Geographic Reach: It applies to the entire ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Government has introduced the draft Gujarat Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provision for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from Premises in the Disturbed Areas (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The legislation is set to be tabled by Minister of State for Revenue Sanjay Singh Mahida during the ongoing Assembly session. The Bill aims to curb illegal property transfers and prevent the involuntary displacement of residents in communally sensitive zones. Key Shift...Read More

Gandhinagar: A total of 448 leopards have been captured across Gujarat in the last two years, as of December 31, 2025, due to rising human-wildlife conflict, the state government informed the Gujarat Assembly. Replying to a question, the Forest Minister said that of the total leopards captured during this period, 74 have been housed in rescue centres, while 12 have been kept in zoos. The remaining leopards were reportedly released back into the wild as per standard forest department protocols....Read More

Gandhinagar: Proceedings of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly were delayed today after a 'hoax' bomb threat email allegedly from Khalistani groups was received on the official mail ID of the Assembly, triggering a security alert at the Secretariat complex. Police, bomb disposal squad and dog squad teams rushed to the spot and carried out an intensive search of the premises. All MLAs, ministers and staff were evacuated from the House as a precaution, and entry into the Assembly and Secretariat wa...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government is not merely constructing roads but building bridges that fulfil the aspirations of crores of citizens, Roads and Buildings Minister Rushikesh Patel said in the Assembly while presenting the department’s budget demands, which were later approved by the House. He also announced that 3,100 new posts will be filled in the Roads and Buildings Department in the coming two years. During the discussion on budgetary demands, the minister presented a detailed roa...Read More