Vadodara: The Vadodara Urban Development Authority (VUDA) has approved revised budgets for the financial years 2025–26 and 2026–27, allocating major funds for infrastructure works, including completion of the 75-metre ring road, road and drainage networks, gardens, ponds, and housing projects in the peripheral areas of the city. An additional ₹50 crore has been sanctioned to complete the remaining work of the first phase of the 75-metre ring road around Vadodara. Besides this, around ₹6...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Supreme Court has ordered maintenance of status quo in a case related to the reinstatement of certified vendors in the Bhadra area of the old city. While hearing a plea filed by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), the apex court stayed the Gujarat High Court’s March 13, 2026 order that had directed the civic body to allot vending spaces to 586 certified street vendors at Bhadra Plaza. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Justice Suryakant passed the ord...Read More

Ahmedabad: Police have registered a case in Vasna area of Ahmedabad after a minor girl was allegedly lured into a relationship by a youth from another community, and a fake Aadhaar card was created to take her to a hotel. Three accused have been arrested following a complaint filed by the girl’s father at Vasna Police Station, officials said. According to the complaint, the accused allegedly trapped the minor in a love affair despite knowing that she and her two cousins were underage. Police ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The delivery of the 10 metro trainsets ordered from Titagarh Rail Systems Limited for the Ahmedabad Metro is expected to commence from June 2026 onwards, Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited stated. The additional trainsets are part of the state government’s plan to strengthen urban transport infrastructure, particularly for Ahmedabad Metro Phase-II, which connects Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. Officials said the new rakes will help increase train frequency, reduce waiting ...Read More

Ahmedabad: In a move to address urban challenges through new technologies and innovative ideas, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), in coordination with Smart City Ahmedabad Development Limited (SCADL), has announced the “Ahmedabad Innovation and Startup Policy 2026,” which is being regarded as a first-of-its-kind initiative at the municipal level in the country. Under this policy, Ahmedabad will emerge as a “living laboratory” for startups, young innovators, researchers, and stu...Read More

Gandhinagar: The state government has clarified that sufficient stock of cooking gas (LPG) is available across Gujarat and has urged citizens not to pay attention to rumours regarding any shortage. Authorities said strict monitoring is being carried out to ensure uninterrupted supply of LPG cylinders, and citizens do not need to visit gas agencies or stand in queues to obtain refills. Oil marketing companies have made adequate technological arrangements to ensure that LPG cylinders are delivere...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday trapped a Class-1 officer while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹1 lakh in his office. The accused, Upendrakumar Krantilal Sutaria, is serving as In-charge Assistant Municipal Commissioner and Tax Collector at the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation. According to the ACB, the complainant in the case is engaged in the business of buying and selling vehicles through an authorised vehicle dealership. The complainant had sold a vehicle i...Read More

Rajkot: A video showing a cockroach crawling on a sandwich at the canteen of R World INOX Cinema in Rajkot has gone viral on social media, raising concerns over food safety and hygiene standards. The incident reportedly occurred on the evening of March 19, when a customer visiting the theatre to watch the movie Dhurandhar recorded the video during the interval. According to the customer, the cockroach was seen moving on a sandwich kept at the canteen counter. When the issue was brought to the n...Read More

Ahmedabad: Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) Limited (the “Company”) shall open its Bid / Issue in relation to its initial public offer of Equity Shares on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and close on Friday, March 27, 2026. The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of ₹4,400 million, a press statement said. 82,796,840 Equity Shares of face value of ₹10 each are outstanding as on date. The price band is fixed at ₹201 to ₹212 per equity share of face value of ₹10 each (“Equity Share”). Bid/...Read More