Gandhinagar: As per the guidelines of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, civil defense mock drills and blackouts were conducted today across 18 districts of Gujarat. The program was meticulously planned and executed by various departments and district administrations. Citizens of the state actively cooperated, showcasing a strong commitment to national security, said an official statement. In preparation for the mock drill, 24-hour hotlines and satellite phones were activated at the District E...Read More

Ahmedabad: 93 buses on 9 routes of Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) buses will run through the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) Janmarg dedicated corridors from 8 May 2025. According to AMTS, the buses on routes numbered 28, 28 shuttle, 49/2, 56, 56/1, 58, 75, 75 shuttle, 96, 128, 128 shuttle, and 150 will pass through dedicated BRTS routes, and passengers will board and deboard the bus at BRTS stations. No change has been made in ticket rates, and the concession rate pass and fre...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) will declare the results of the Class 10 (SSC) and Sanskrit Prathama examinations held in February–March 2025 on May 8, 2025, at 8:00 AM, an official press release stated today. Students can access their results by entering their seat number on the official website www.gseb.org. Additionally, students can also receive their results by sending their seat number via WhatsApp to 6357300971. How to check GSEB Class 10 ...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

Vadodara: A 23-year-old woman from Hathikhana’s Mahavat Faliya has filed a complaint against her husband under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, after he allegedly divorced her by giving triple talaq through a letter sent by post. The woman’s marital life, which began just two years ago, is now on the verge of collapse. According to police, the woman married Ushama Arif Vohra, a resident of Tavakkal Nagar on Bhalej Road in Anand, in May 2023. She moved in with h...Read More

Vadodara: To facilitate the re-girdering work on Bridge No. 624, located between Vasad and Ranoli stations in the Geratpur–Vadodara section, Western Railway has scheduled several mega blocks. As a result, select train services will either be fully or partially cancelled, while others will face schedule changes. Train Cancellations and Partial Cancellations: Train No. 19035 Vadodara – Ahmedabad Intercity Express will remain cancelled on 7th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 21st, and 28th May, and...Read More

Ahmedabad: Gujarat braces for intense rainfall over the next 24 hours as multiple weather systems have become active simultaneously. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for parts of Gujarat, forecasting severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and strong winds. According to the IMD bulletin, a red alert has been issued for Bhavnagar, Amreli, Ahmedabad, Anand, Valsad, Daman, and Dadra Nagar Haveli, with severe thunderstorms, lightning, and surface winds of 60–70 kmph ...Read More

Mumbai: In a significant move to enhance passenger convenience, Western Railway is set to add four additional AC Chair Car coaches to the 20901/02 Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express. Until now, the train had 16 coaches, including 2 Executive Chair Cars and 14 AC Chair Cars. With the addition, the total number of coaches will increase to 20. This will raise the seating capacity from 1,128 to 1,440, allowing more passengers to enjoy a comfortable journey. According to ra...Read More

Gandhinagar: As part of the nationwide Civil Defence Mock Drill scheduled for May 7, 2025, the Gujarat government has announced staggered blackout timings across 18 districts. These blackouts, each lasting for 30 minutes, aim to simulate emergency preparedness during potential air strike scenarios. According to official statement, the eastern region—including Dang, Bharuch, Navsari, Narmada, Surat, Vadodara, and Tapi—will observe the blackout from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The western region—c...Read More

Ahmedabad: In light of the heavy rainfall in Ahmedabad district, authorities may soon release water from the Vasna Barrage into the downstream stretch of the Sabarmati river. The Irrigation Department has issued an urgent advisory regarding the potential water release. According to a notice issued by the Deputy Executive Engineer of the Flood Control Cell, Ahmedabad Irrigation Scheme Division, water will be released from the barrage as needed. The advisory urges all relevant authorities to rema...Read More