Sabarkantha: Dilip Buildcon Ltd. on Thursday, April 9, announced that it has emerged as the lowest (L1) bidder for a ₹268 crore project in Gujarat. The contract has been awarded by the Narmada Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpasar Department. The project will be executed through a joint venture with RBL (DBL-RBL JV) and involves the design and construction of the Ged Barrage, along with protection works and allied activities. The structure will be built across the Sabarmati River, spanni...Read More

Ahmedabad: 18 of the 30 gates of the Vasna Barrage on the Sabarmati River will undergo repair, for which the river will be partially emptied starting April 15. Simultaneously, work on a new span of Subhash Bridge will begin after dismantling the existing structure. Authorities aim to complete most of the work within 60 days. As part of the process, the municipal corporation is expected to release between 90 lakh and 1 crore litres of water downstream. However, unlike previous instances, no larg...Read More

Ahmedabad: Four youths from the Kubernagar area died after drowning in the Sabarmati River near Kotarpur Water Works on Wednesday while bathing during Dhuleti celebrations. According to reports, the friends identified as Sahil, Piyush, Durgesh and Sunny, had gone to the river to bathe when they suddenly began to drown. A passerby who saw them struggling in the water alerted the fire brigade. Fire personnel rushed to the spot and launched a search operation, recovering the bodies of all fou...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) today announced a comprehensive plan for the restoration of Subhash Bridge over the Sabarmati River, along with the construction of new 2-lane bridges on both sides of the existing bridge. The project has been designed keeping in mind the structural safety of the existing bridge, future traffic demand, and long-term usability, and will be implemented in two phases, the civic body said. Subhash Bridge is a vital link connecting the Ranip and Sha...Read More

Anand: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved the construction of a new bridge over the Sabarmati river at Rinjha village in Tarapur taluka of Anand district at an estimated cost of ₹110 crore, providing a permanent solution to a long-standing problem faced by residents of the region, an official statement said. The decision follows representations made by residents of Rinjha, Nabhoi, Pachegam and Dugari villages, who highlighted that changes in the flow of the Sabarmati river often cut ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced the temporary closure of Subhash Bridge over the Sabarmati River for five days starting December 4, 2025, to carry out a detailed structural inspection. According to the Bridge Project Department of AMC’s West Zone, the inspection revealed certain damages, prompting authorities to shut the bridge to ensure public safety. During this period, all traffic will be diverted to the nearby Dadhichi Bridge as an alternative route. AMC ...Read More

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

Kheda: A helicopter of the Indian Air Force rescued three individuals from the swollen Sabarmati River in Kheda district this evening. According to officials, three people were reported stranded in the river near Kodariyapura, close to Dharoda village, earlier in the day. The stranded individuals were identified as Dhanjibhai Ramabhai Devipujak (55) of Dharoda, Mangabhai Khodabhai Thakor (50) of Kodariya, and Puriben Mangabhai Thakor (48) of Kodariya. The information was conveyed to the authori...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Sabarmati river has been witnessing heavy inflow of water, with over 1 lakh cusecs released between 12 noon and 6 pm on Monday. Due to this, the river passing through Ahmedabad city is set to carry a higher volume of water. To match the inflow, gates of the Vasna Barrage have been open for the past two days, releasing over 30,000 cusecs as of 11 pm today. As a result, the district administration has issued an alert for downstream areas. As per the notice by the Mamlatdar (Disaste...Read More