Ahmedabad: The Sabarmati river stretch within Ahmedabad will remain without water for nearly two-and-a-half months, from April 1 to June 15, 2026, as the state irrigation department has decided to completely empty the Vasna Barrage to undertake major repair work and replace several gates. The dry riverbed will also allow the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to speed up demolition work on the damaged Subhash Bridge, which is being rebuilt at an estimated cost of ₹235 crore. According to o...Read More

Ahmedabad: In view of the Dhuleti festival, all gardens under the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL), along with the Atal Bridge, will remain closed to the public until 5 pm, the SRFDCL announced today. The restriction will be in effect on March 4, 2026. Authorities have advised citizens to take note of the temporary closure while planning their visit to the riverfront. DeshGujaratRead More

Ahmedabad: In view of Ahmedabad’s preparations to position itself on the global stage with the upcoming 2030 Commonwealth Games, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will host AmdavadNXT, a three-day public exhibition and convening from 21–23 February 2026 at Riverfront House, Ahmedabad. AMC is initiating this platform to strengthen public transport as a key component of an inclusive, people-centric, and climate-resilient mobility system. The initiative aims to facilitate informed publ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), in its Draft Budget 2026–27 presented today, has proposed significant investments aimed at enhancing the city’s beautification and public spaces, with a major focus on the Sabarmati Riverfront Development. The civic body has earmarked around ₹853.00 crore for new cultural infrastructure, upgraded riverfront promenades, food courts, gardens, and tourism-oriented projects along both banks of the river. One of the key future-looking projec...Read More

Ahmedabad: As part of the country’s 77th Republic Day celebrations, the Ministry of Defence is organising military band performances across the nation in coordination with the Indian Army. According to information received from the Ministry of Defence, the programme will be held from January 24 to January 25, 2026. The primary objective of the initiative is to mark the 150th anniversary of the patriotic song ‘Vande Mataram’ and to highlight the values of patriotism, unity, sacrifice, and ...Read More

Sabarmati: The High-Speed Rail Multi-Modal Hub at Sabarmati in Gujarat has achieved the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) “Gold Rating”, marking a significant milestone in sustainable infrastructure development within India’s high-speed rail sector. It is the first building associated with the country’s first Bullet Train project to receive the prestigious IGBC green certification. The IGBC is India’s premier green building certification body and a founding member of the World Gree...Read More

Ahmedabad, January 15, 2026: Following an overwhelming response from citizens, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced an extension of visiting hours for the Ahmedabad International Flower Show 2026, held at the Sabarmati Riverfront Event Centre and Flower Garden. To accommodate the growing number of visitors and ensure everyone has a chance to experience the floral spectacle, the revised schedule will come into effect from January 16, 2026. Key Changes in Timings & Ticke...Read More

Gandhinagar: A special military band program will be held at Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad from January 19 to 25.  The AMC has communicated this in a press release to media today. However the press release doesn't mention the time and exact place on the Riverfront. The press release stated: 'As part of the country's 77th Republic Day celebrations, the Ministry of Defence is organizing a military band performance across the country. These programs will be organized in coordination with th...Read More

Ahmedabad: Federal Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, arrived at Ahmedabad airport earlier today. He was welcomed by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi. Chancellor Merz, who is on his first official two-day visit to India beginning today, will shortly meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram. Later, the two leaders will participate in the International Kite Festival at the Sabarmati River...Read More

Ahmedabad: Following complaints about bird feed being thrown in unused sports areas, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has imposed a ban on bird and animal feeding across the Sabarmati Riverfront and its adjoining roads and open areas. The civic body has also formed a 10-member task force to identify and remove such spots and to ensure strict implementation of the ban. The AMC commissioner has directed the formation of the task force to curb illegal feeding activities on the Riverfront, a...Read More