Gandhinagar: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Saturday assured citizens of adequate availability of cooking gas and fuel across the state, and urged them not to heed rumours. Addressing a press conference, Sanghavi said the state government has taken multiple steps to ensure uninterrupted supply of LPG, PNG, CNG, and petrol, while also cracking down on black marketing and misinformation. Focus on PNG expansion The Deputy CM said Gujarat accounts for nearly 23% of the countryâ...Read More

Morbi: Morbi witnessed an emotional and celebratory atmosphere as MLA Kanti Amrutiya returned to the town after undergoing prolonged cancer treatment. A grand procession, attended by party workers and people from various communities, marked his comeback, reflecting the strong bond he shares with the public. Speaking to media persons after the welcome procession, Amrutiya expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming support. “I am extremely happy today. Seeing the love I have received from ...Read More

Surat: In view of the surge in passenger demand, especially among migrant workers returning home during the upcoming summer vacation, the Western Railway has announced a completely unreserved special train between Udhna in Surat and Jaynagar in Bihar. The decision, taken after approval from the Railway Board, is part of the ‘Train on Demand’ (TOD) initiative and is expected to provide relief to passengers planning last-minute travel. Train schedule and route According to official detail...Read More

New Delhi: G R Infraprojects Limited has emerged as the lowest (L-1) bidder for a key highway upgradation project in Gujarat, part of a larger Centre-approved infrastructure push along National Highway-56. The project, awarded by the National Highways Authority of India, involves upgrading a 60.21-km stretch of an existing two-lane highway from Nasarpore in Umarpada taluka to Malotha in Vyara taluka into a four-lane divided carriageway. The contract is valued at ₹1,453.57 crore and will be ex...Read More

Surat: The Althan police have registered a case against a residential society’s maintenance manager for allegedly misappropriating around ₹40 lakh by encashing fixed deposits and diverting maintenance funds into his personal account. The accused, Mahesh Patel, has been booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for cheating, criminal breach of trust, and forgery. Police have initiated an investigation into the matter. According to the complaint filed by Ankit Agrawal (42...Read More

Ahmedabad: The City Crime Branch has arrested another accused in connection with a counterfeit currency racket in which fake notes with a face value of ₹2.38 crore were seized from Ahmedabad and Surat. The racket involved the printing and circulation of counterfeit ₹500 notes. The latest accused, Bhavesh Gajera, was apprehended as part of the ongoing investigation into the case registered on March 18. Earlier, police had arrested seven persons, including a woman, from Amraiwadi while they w...Read More

Paying a traffic challan used to mean a trip to the RTO office, a long queue, and half a day gone. Today, several platforms let you clear dues from your phone in minutes. Two names that come up often are Cars24 and ACKO. Both work, but they are built for different kinds of users, and that difference matters when you are choosing where to pay. What Each Platform Is Built For ACKO started as a digital insurance company. Its challan payment feature is an extension of its broader vehicle managemen...Read More

Vadodara: Vadodara Gas Ltd (VGL) has revised its gas tariffs for industrial consumers in the city, while leaving rates for other segments unchanged. Industrial users will now have to pay ₹2 more per standard cubic metre (SCM). According to reports, the hike was introduced last week amid emerging supply constraints, with global factors affecting the availability of natural gas. Officials said the tariff for Minimum Guaranteed Offtake (MGO) customers has been increased from ₹60 to ₹62 per ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate and lay the foundation stone for a series of development projects during his visit to his home state of Gujarat on March 31. A total of 44 urban development projects worth ₹5,295.54 crore will be launched to boost public welfare and strengthen modern infrastructure across the state. Of these, foundation stones will be laid for 26 projects worth ₹3,427.14 crore, while 18 projects worth ₹1,868.40 crore will be inaugurated. The largest s...Read More

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate development projects worth over ₹271 crore in Sanand and Naroda industrial estates of Gujarat during his visit to the state on March 31, 2026. The projects, executed by the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation, are aimed at strengthening industrial infrastructure, improving drainage systems, and enhancing overall ease of doing business in key industrial hubs. The Sanand industrial estate, spread across around 2,056 hectares in Ahm...Read More