Surat: The ongoing conflict in West Asia has begun to severely impact Gujarat’s industrial economy, with fuel shortages and supply chain disruptions forcing shutdowns in Morbi’s ceramic industry, while export-oriented sectors in Surat are also facing delays and rising logistics costs. Morbi, known as India’s ceramic capital and the world’s second-largest tile manufacturing cluster, is witnessing a deepening crisis after disruption in propane supplies following restrictions on fuel movem...Read More

Morbi: The ripple effects of the ongoing Iran–Israel war have reached the world-renowned ceramic industry in Morbi, leading to the closure of approximately 100 ceramic units in just two days. The crisis stems from a severe disruption in propane gas supply, leaving manufacturers struggling to maintain operations. Escalating Supply Crisis According to Manoj Arvadiya, President of the Morbi Ceramic Association, propane supply companies have exhausted their stocks, forcing 100 factories to hal...Read More

Morbi: The world-renowned ceramic industry in Morbi is facing a potential shutdown within the next few days as the escalating military conflict in West Asia cripples essential fuel supplies. Industry representatives warned on Wednesday that the disruption of gas and propane shipments, primarily sourced from the Gulf region, could bring production to a standstill across the hub. Supply Chain Paralysis The crisis is a direct result of the ongoing war involving Israel, the United States, and ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The National Green Tribunal (West Zone) has dismissed appeals by 337 ceramic units from Morbi and Wankaner against payment of ₹122.05 crore as Environmental Damage Compensation (EDC) for using banned coal gasifiers. The ban was enforced by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board after the matter reached the Supreme Court of India, with units allowed to operate only after shifting to PNG. In 2024, a committee assessed total environmental damage at ₹122.05 crore, to be proportionately ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has approved a financial allocation of ₹7.19 crore in the 2025–26 budget for the construction of a new Agriculture College in Morbi under Junagadh Agricultural University. In its reply to a question during the ongoing Budget Session of the State Assembly, the government stated that a provision of ₹7.19 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of the college building in Morbi for the financial year 2025–26. Regarding the commencement of construc...Read More

Morbi: Morbi Municipal Corporation has intensified its crackdown against unauthorized construction in the city. As part of the ongoing drive, the civic body sealed three apartments in Tirupati Heights, located on Nani Canal Road, on Tuesday after the builders allegedly continued construction work despite receiving prior notices. Deputy Commissioner Kuldeep Singh Vala said the owners of Tirupati Heights had earlier been served notices under Sections 260(1) and 267 of the Gujarat Provincial Munic...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat is gearing up for the second edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) Kutch–Saurashtra region, to be held in Rajkot on 11 and 12 January 2026, with various programmes across the state. Among these, Morbi district has emerged as a key pillar of India’s ceramic economy, accounting for nearly 90% of Gujarat’s total ceramic production and ranking second globally, an official statement said. Morbi’s Journey from Potter’s Wheel to Global Ceramic Hub Mo...Read More

Gandhinagar: In a significant relief to the ceramic industry, the Gujarat government has announced a reduction in natural gas prices for ceramic units located in Morbi and Thangadh–Surendranagar. As per the decision, Gujarat Gas Limited has reduced the price of natural gas supplied to ceramic units operating under the Minimum Guarantee Offtake (MGO) agreement by Rs. 4.50 per cubic meter. The revised rates will be applicable to ceramic industries in Morbi as well as Thangadh–Surendranagar. ...Read More

Morbi: A tragic accident occurred near Chachavdarda village on the Maliya-Pipliya highway when a truck struck a group of pilgrims, killing four people on the spot. One person sustained serious injuries and has been admitted to a hospital for treatment. Police arrived immediately after the incident and have launched a detailed investigation. The pilgrims were traveling from Deodar taluka in Banaskantha district to the temple town of Dwarka. They had taken an overnight halt at Sapeshwar Mahadev t...Read More

Morbi: An illegal dargah that had come up next to the historic Mani Mandir and was at the center of a long legal dispute was demolished by the civic authorities today. Locals had long demanded the removal of the alleged illegal structure. The matter had earlier been under a stay order issued by the Gujarat High Court, but the stay was recently lifted. Following this, the administration issued a notice a few days ago asking that the structure be removed voluntarily. As no action was taken, autho...Read More