Rajkot: Indian Railways has approved a comprehensive set of projects worth approximately ₹1,236 crore aimed at significantly upgrading its communication backbone and expanding the Kavach automatic train protection system across multiple zones. The approvals cover three separate proposals, two related to optical fibre and ground wire infrastructure on Central and Western Railways, and one for deployment of Kavach on high-utilisation routes of Southern Railway. Under the Western Railway compone...Read More

Navsari: Tension prevailed in Sara village of Vansda taluka after allegations surfaced that religious conversion activities were being carried out during a programme organised to honour a retired CRPF jawan. According to villagers, the event was held on Tuesday from 6 pm to 11 pm to felicitate a local resident who recently retired after serving in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for 22 years. However, some locals alleged that attempts were made to influence tribal residents to convert t...Read More

Ahmedabad: The journey of seized narcotics in Gujarat often begins with a high-stakes police raid, but according to an audit report, in some cases it ends in a decades-long saga of neglect and mysterious disappearances. A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), released on Wednesday, has flagged serious lapses in the storage and disposal of seized narcotics by the Gujarat Home Department, recommending the creation of dedicated storage facilities and strict adherence to prescribed t...Read More

Gandhinagar: Latest audit reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) have revealed a complex financial landscape for Gujarat in the 2024–25 fiscal year. While the state’s economy demonstrated resilience with a 10.15% growth in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), it simultaneously faced a 1.89% decline in revenue receipts, primarily due to falling non-tax revenues and reduced grants from the Central Government. Revenue Surplus Under Scrutiny The state recorded a reve...Read More

Rajkot: Rajkot is likely to get its own lion safari park as early as May, with the project being developed by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) nearing completion. Officials said the park is about 90% ready and is expected to open for the summer tourist season. The safari park is coming up next to Pradhyuman Park Zoo (Rajkot Zoological Park), which already runs conservation and breeding programmes for Asiatic lions and currently houses 14 lions. Spread over about 29 hectares, the project w...Read More

Ahmedabad: A fire broke out on the third floor of C Block at Riviera Elite, Sky City Township on Club 07 Road in the Shela area this morning, triggering a tense situation among residents. Around 12 fire brigade vehicles were rushed to the spot, and the blaze was brought under control without any casualties. According to fire officials, the incident was reported around 8:00 am after flames were seen in a flat on the third floor. The fire intensified and spread to the fourth floor, while thick sm...Read More

Ahmedabad: A 37-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident involving a dumper near Vadaj Circle early Wednesday morning. The driver fled the scene, while locals chased the vehicle on two-wheelers but failed to stop it. The deceased, Dhiren Parmar of Hanumanpura in old Vadaj, was returning home after having tea when the speeding dumper hit him around 5:30 am. He sustained severe head and body injuries and died on the spot, police said. Based on a complaint by his wife Bhavna Parma...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat on Tuesday issued a notification announcing the transfer and appointment of several Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, reshuffling key administrative positions across districts. New Collector for Jamnagar Shri P. B. Pandya, IAS (SCS:GJ:2013), currently serving as District Development Officer in Amreli, has been transferred and appointed as the Collector of Jamnagar. He will assume charge from March 31, 2026 (afternoon), replacing Shri K....Read More

Ahmedabad: The Regional Passport Office (RPO), Ahmedabad, has issued an important advisory for passport holders and tour/travel operators, warning against affixing promotional stickers, labels, or identity markings on Indian passports. In a statement, the RPO said, "It has come to the notice that some travel/tour operators are affixing promotional and identity documents, etc., on Indian passports, covering the National Emblem and other important security features." The advisory noted that such...Read More

Bharuch: Gujarat continues to lead India’s industrial growth, with Bharuch district emerging as a major hub for the chemical and petrochemical industry. Industrial clusters at Ankleshwar, Panoli, Jhagadia, Dahej, Saykha, and Vilayat have helped the district develop a strong manufacturing base, earning it the tag of the “Chemical Capital of India,” an official press release said. To further boost industrial expansion, the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC), South Gujarat 2026 will ...Read More