Jamnagar: BJP MLA from Kalavad, Meghjibhai Chavda, finds himself at the center of controversy after it came to light that his son availed benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) housing scheme. The revelation has sparked outrage over how the MLA’s son, Mohit Chavda, managed to secure approval under a scheme meant for the economically weaker section. “Yes, it is true that the application form of Meghjibhai’s son Mohit has been approved and the benefit has been granted,” conf...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Saurashtra-Kutch region in Gujarat experienced significant rainfall today, with Junagadh, Jamnagar, Dwarka, and Porbandar receiving over two inches of rain. Porbandar’s Ranavav taluka recorded the highest downpour at 3.03 inches (77 mm) between 6 AM and 6 PM, according to data from the State Emergency Operation Center. In Junagadh district, Manavadar received 2.48 inches, while both Junagadh and Junagadh City recorded 2.36 inches each. Kalavad in Jamnagar followed with 2.3...Read More

Jamnagar: In a massive demolition drive, the district administration, along with Jamnagar Police, cleared around 7.74 lakh square feet of illegally occupied government land, valued at approximately ₹193 crore. However, during the operation, officials uncovered a dargah in the Bacchunagar area that had been concealed from public view. Built over 11,000 square feet and estimated to be worth ₹2.75 crore, the structure featured marble flooring, several rooms, and a specially designed bathing ar...Read More

Jamnagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat today nabbed two police personnel posted at Khambhaliya Gate Police Chowki in the city in a bribery case involving a sum of ₹8,000. As per the ACB, the accused, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Yuvrajsinh Jagdishsinh Gohil and Police Head Constable Pushparajsinh Girirajsinh Jadeja, were investigating an application against the complainant. During the probe, ASI Gohil allegedly demanded a bribe of ₹10,000 from the complainant to avoid harass...Read More

Jamnagar: In a major operation aimed at safeguarding the environment and coastal security, authorities in Jamnagar have demolished several illegal dargahs. These dargahs were built on government-encroached land in sensitive coastal areas, including near the Khijadiya Bird and Marine Sanctuary. As part of efforts to strengthen Indian maritime security, a total of seven unauthorized religious encroachments, posing a threat to biodiversity near the landing point in the jurisdiction of Jamnagar Pan...Read More

Jamnagar: A shocking 15-second video has surfaced from the Jamnagar-Rajkot highway, showing a group of youths performing life-threatening stunts by lying flat on speeding motorcycles. The stunt turned tragic when one of them collided with a truck and is now battling for his life in the ICU. According to reports, the incident took place late Saturday night when nearly 20 youths from the Navagam Ghed area were returning from the Urs fair near Laiyara. During their return, the group began racing t...Read More

Jamnagar: The Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan have agreed to halt all military operations, including firing on land, in the air, and at sea, starting from 5 p.m. today, as stated by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. With this development, the blackout that was earlier announced in multiple districts of Gujarat—including Jamnagar, Kutch, Banaskantha, and parts of Patan—has now been called off. The blackout had been declared as a precautionary measure fol...Read More

Jamnagar: Jam Saheb Shatrusalyasinh of Jamnagar today wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to congratulate the Indian Armed Forces and the PM on the precision strike carried out last night on Pakistan. Expressing gratitude and admiration on behalf of the Jadeja community across the world, Jam Saheb said, "I very heartily congratulate you for showing the world and ourselves that we are truly a very great Nation." He further said, "The bravehearts, with their bravery and intelligence, ...Read More

New Delhi: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified the inclusion of 88.02 hectares of land into the Multi-Product Special Economic Zone (SEZ) set up by Reliance Industries Limited in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The official notification was issued on May 1, 2025. The Reliance SEZ in Jamnagar was initially notified in 2006 under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, with 440.08 hectares. Over the years, the zone saw multiple additions and one de-notification in 2013, bringing the total area to...Read More

Jamnagar: The 98-year-old building of Guru Gobindsinghji Hospital, constructed in 1927, is set to be demolished to make way for a new 9-storey modern facility. This new structure, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, will be built at a cost of Rs. 525 crore. The expansion will increase the hospital's bed capacity from 1,770 to 2,130, ensuring enhanced healthcare services. The demolition work is expected to begin in the next month or so. Hospital Superintendent Dr. Deepak Tiwari stated tha...Read More