Jamnagar: The Central Government has issued a notification for land acquisition in five villages of Lalpur taluka in Jamnagar district for the doubling of the existing Broad Gauge railway line between Kanalus and Okha (Devbhumi Dwarka). The land acquisition will affect five villages in Lalpur taluka. As per official details, the land to be acquired (with or without structures) includes: About 7,968 sq. m in Kanalus village About 4,937 sq. m in Padana village About 14,902 sq. m in R...Read More

Jamnagar: Jamnagar’s historic Bhujiya Kotho is set to reopen to tourists from March 19, following a restoration that has revived its original grandeur. Once regarded as the tallest structure in the Saurashtra region, the monument holds significant historical importance. The structure had suffered major damage during the 2001 earthquake. The Jamnagar Municipal Corporation undertook the restoration, conservation, and reconstruction of Bhujiya Kotho at a cost of ₹25 crore under the Swarnim Jay...Read More

Jamnagar: Another city in Gujarat will be connected with Navi Mumbai International Airport next month, as IndiGo has announced the launch of daily direct flights between Jamnagar and Navi Mumbai, effective April 23, 2026. According to the airline, Jamnagar will become IndiGo’s sixth destination in Gujarat, after Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, and the recently announced Bhavnagar. The new service will be operated using the airline’s A320 aircraft and is expected to boost trade and ...Read More

Jamnagar: The Maharashtra government has decided to send 50 leopards to the Reliance Foundation’s Vantara wildlife rescue and conservation centre located in Jamnagar, a news report said. The decision has been taken by the forest department to strengthen conservation efforts for the big cats and to address the growing concern over increasing human–leopard interactions in several parts of Maharashtra, a PTI report said. It is learnt that the forest department will soon work out the timeline ...Read More

Jamnagar: On Vantara Foundation Day, marking one year since its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vantara reflects on a year of measurable impact in wildlife rescue, advanced medical care, and science-led conservation. Founded by Anant Mukesh Ambani, Vantara has restored thousands of rescued wild animals to health across species, including big cats, reptiles, primates, birds, and other mammals. Over the past year, its veterinary teams have carried out various complex surgical procedu...Read More

Jamnagar: The district administration today launched a mega demolition operation to remove encroachments, hindering railway development works in Jamnagar city. The drive is part of the ongoing double-tracking and electrification project on the Rajkot–Kanalus railway line, during which illegal encroachments on railway land near the Digjam Overbridge are being cleared. The operation, jointly carried out by the railway administration and local police, began early this morning. As many as 150 ill...Read More

Jamnagar: The newly constructed building of Shri V.H. & V.H. High School, operated by Shri Vijay Charitable Trust in the Harshadpur area of Jamkhambhaliya, was inaugurated today by Parimal Nathwani, Director (Corporate Affairs) of Reliance Industries Limited and Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha. The school building has been constructed by Reliance Industries Limited under the guidance of Group President Dhanraj Nathwani, significantly enhancing the educational infrastructure in Khamb...Read More

New Delhi: The Union Government has announced a major boost for India’s traditional medicine sector with the proposed upgrade of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, aimed at strengthening evidence based research, training, and global awareness. Presenting the Union Budget 2026 27 in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India’s growing global leadership in traditional healthcare systems, particularly yoga and Ayurveda. She noted that ancie...Read More

Jamnagar: A cheating case has come to light during the ongoing police recruitment practical examination in Jamnagar, after two candidates were caught committing irregularities in the running test. A complaint has been filed against them at the City B-Division Police Station. Police recruitment physical tests are being held across Gujarat, with about 1,600 candidates appearing daily at the Jamnagar Police Headquarters ground. On January 21, 908 candidates attended the exam, where each participan...Read More