Ahmedabad: The Sabarmati Riverfront is set to host a spectacular visual treat from December 7 to 9, when around 80 artistically crafted boats showcasing the virtues and life of Pramukh Swami Maharaj will float steadily between Sardar Bridge and Vivekanand Bridge. The themed flotilla will be visible throughout the day from both the Riverfront promenades and the Atal Bridge, and will illuminate the river with a glowing display after sunset. Lakhs of visitors are expected to witness the attraction ...Read More

Sabarmati: With over 1.20 lakh cusecs inflow of water from upstream Dharoi dam and Sant Sarovar, 27 gates of Vasna barrage in river Sabarmati in Ahmedabad were opened for release of water to downstream towards sea, through areas of Ahmedabad district. With this, the lower promenade of Sabarmati Riverfront was submerged in river Sabarmati's flood water. Discharge from Vasna barrage was as high as 93,658 cusecs at 5 pm at 131 ft level. Peak flow at Vasna barrage had been 1.85 lakh cusecs in...Read More

Ahmdabad: Due to release of water from Dharoi dam in North Gujarat, 25 gates of Vasna barrage are opened in Ahmedabad. Downstream areas of Vatva, Vejalpur, Daskroi, Dholka are alerted to be vigilant. The State government informed that -  'Gate numbers 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 (total 25 gates) of Vasna Barrage are opened and 51,126 cusecs of water is currently being released into the Sabarmati River.' The government co...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Sunday undertook a major urban development operation by initiating the opening of a vital 24.38-metre-wide Town Planning (TP) road from Subhashnagar to Baldevnagar via Gandhivas in the Sabarmati ward of the city’s West Zone. The work was carried out under Final TP Scheme No. 23 (Sabarmati), following due legal procedures as per the Town Planning Act. Notices were previously issued to occupants whose constructions and structures were obstru...Read More