Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has informed the Legislative Assembly that the project to establish a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargo has achieved 92.3% physical progress as of December 31, 2025. Responding to a question in the Assembly, the Chief Minister, who also holds the Ports portfolio, stated that the construction deadline for the project being implemented by M/s Swan LNG Pvt. Ltd. had earlier been extended until December 31, 20...Read More

Surat: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India has been penalised by the Gujarat Revenue Department for alleged encroachment on government land in Hazira, according to information tabled in the state Assembly. As per the government reply to a question during the ongoing Budget session, out of a total 78-04-10 hectares of government wasteland, encroachment was detected on 62-56-81 hectares. Following this, proceedings were initiated under Section 61 of the Gujarat Land Revenue Act, 1879. A total of 15...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has stated that the ambitious Kalpsar Yojana is currently in the final stage of preparation of its Detailed Project Report (DPR). In a written reply to a question raised during the ongoing Budget Session, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who oversees the Kalpsar Department, said the DPR is being finalised. Once completed, the report will be submitted for necessary approvals from both the state and central governments. Notably, the project, which was announced...Read More

New Delhi: At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a State visit to Israel on February 25–26, 2026. This will be the Prime Minister’s second visit to Israel, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a press release. During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold talks with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu. The two leaders will review the significant progress made in the India–Israel Strategic Partnership and disc...Read More

Valsad: A major infrastructure push has been announced for South Gujarat, with ₹647.20 crore approved for the upgradation and widening of the Khanpur–Karvad section of NH-56 in Valsad district. According to a Facebook post by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, the project will upgrade the existing stretch to a 4-lane and 2-lane with paved shoulder configuration. “In Gujarat, ₹647.20 crore has been approved for the upgradation and widening of the Khanpurâ€...Read More

Ahmedabad: In another boost to air connectivity between Gujarat and Maharashtra, IndiGo has announced new direct flights connecting Navi Mumbai International Airport with key Gujarat cities, Ahmedabad and Rajkot, effective March 29, 2026. The airline will deploy its ATR aircraft on these routes, strengthening short-haul regional operations and improving connectivity between Gujarat’s commercial and tourism hubs and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Daily Direct Connectivity for Ahmedabad Unde...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government plans to undertake direct recruitment for more than 2.10 lakh posts over the next decade through the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC), Minister Ishwar Singh Patel informed the Legislative Assembly. Replying to questions in the House, Patel stated that over the past two years, the General Administration Department has sent requisitions to GPSC for a total of 306 Class-1 and Class-2 posts. Of these, 73 posts were referred in 2024 and 233 posts in 2025. ...Read More

Bhavnagar: In a significant boost to regional air connectivity, direct flight services between Bhavnagar and Mumbai will resume from March 29, 2026. Ticket bookings for the service will open on February 25, the Gujarat government said in a press release. The direct air link between the industrially important city of Bhavnagar and Mumbai had remained suspended for a long period due to technical reasons. Responding to persistent public demand and representations from local stakeholders, Bhavnagar...Read More

Ahmedabad: A total of 9,442 applications seeking non-agricultural (NA) permission were received in Ahmedabad city and district over the past one year, the Gujarat government informed the Legislative Assembly. In a written reply to a question raised by an MLA, the government provided details of applications received till January 25, 2026, for converting agricultural land into non-agricultural use. According to the data, 1,458 applications were received in Ahmedabad city, while 7,984 application...Read More