Surat: Western Railway has made comprehensive arrangements to effectively manage the heavy passenger rush during the Holi festival season, according to a press release. According to the Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, WR has announced the operation of 308 trips of special trains from Western Railway stations to cater to the Holi rush during the last week of February and throughout March. Accordingly, from February 21 to March 2, 2026, the Zone operated 266 s...Read More

Surat: Western Railway operated eight Holi special trains from Udhna railway station on Sunday, recording the highest single-day passenger turnout from Surat, as nearly 20,000 people travelled to their native places for the festival. Comprehensive arrangements were made to ensure smooth passenger movement and to prevent overcrowding or any stampede-like situations. The first special service, the Udhna–Jayanagar train, departed at 3.30 am with nearly 4,000 passengers on board. Additional spec...Read More

Ahmedabad: In view of the upcoming Fagun Sud Poonam fair at Dakor, city police have announced traffic restrictions and diversions in parts of Ahmedabad to ensure smooth movement and prevent congestion. The annual fair, scheduled from February 27, 2026 to March 4, 2026, is expected to draw a large number of pilgrims travelling towards Dakor for darshan. Anticipating a significant rise in vehicular traffic, particularly on routes connecting to the Ahmedabad–Mehmedabad highway and surrounding ar...Read More

Gandhinagar: Holi, one of the most vibrant and significant festivals of Hinduism, symbolizes the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. The festival includes Holika Dahan, Dhuleti (Rangotsav), and the preceding eight-day period known as Holashtak, each carrying deep religious importance. Holashtak: A Pause on Auspicious Ceremonies In Hindu tradition, Holashtak is considered inauspicious for performing शुभ (auspicious) activities due to unfavorable planetary positions. Dur...Read More

Gandhinagar: To enable citizens to celebrate the festivals of Holi and Dhuleti with their families in their hometowns, the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) will operate additional buses. Compared to last year, the number of extra services has been increased, with a total of 1,300 additional buses scheduled to operate more than 7,500 trips. Special travel arrangements have been made for passengers travelling from Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Amreli, Junagadh, Bhavnagar, and Bhuj towards Go...Read More