Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has issued an order to suspend all boating and other water sports activities at Kankariya Lake in the city. The civic body has also temporarily halted the operation of the River Cruise at the Sabarmati Riverfront. These activities will remain suspended until a new contract, encompassing safety measures proposed by the high court, is finalized. The office of the city police commissioner requested the AMC to furnish details of the new contract,...Read More

Ahmedabad: 35 individuals from the Jain community embraced Deeksha (initiation) today, on the fifth day of the 5-day Deeksha Mahotsav near the Sabarmati Riverfront. Among these initiates, 10 are below the age of 18. Notably, Bhaveshbhai Bhandari and his wife, who possess assets worth 500 crore rupees, also embarked on their spiritual journey. Bhaveshbhai received Rajoharan from Deeksha Mananayak, Acharya Yogatilaksureshwarji Maharaja. All 35 Mumukshus were blessed with Rajoharan by Acharya Bhagw...Read More

Sabarmati: Visitors can see Asia's first Robotics elephant Elli at the Sabarmati Riverfront this Sunday. According to an announcement by Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd (SRFDCL), Asia's first Robotic elephant Elli will meet the people this Sunday, 14th April at the River Funfiesta from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm at Lower Promenade below Sardar Bridge on Riverfront West. DeshGujaratRead More

Sabarmati: Atal Bridge and other attractions on Sabarmati Riverfront will remain open for the visitors till 11 pm in Summer. Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd (SRFDCL) has taken a decision to keep open, Usmanpura garden, Children Park, BJ Park, Subhash Bridge Park, Flower Park, Atal Bridge and East and West Lower Promenade (Walkways) till 11 pm till 15 July this year. Tickets for the attractions shall be available till 10 pm. The decision has been taken in view of the ongoing Summ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Food for Thought Fest, commenced today at the Sabarmati Riverfront in the city. Organized by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) in association with SAAG (South Asian Association for Gastronomy), the festival is a delightful fusion of flavors, culture, and conversations. The Food for Thought Fest was inaugurated by Minister of State for Co-operation, Jagdish Vishwakarma in the presence of Ahmedabad West MP Dr Kirit Solanki, Rajya Sabha MP Narhari Amin, Ahmedabad Mayor Pra...Read More

Sabarmati: Soon, Amdavadis won't need to travel to Lonavala to enjoy the Imagicaa amusement park, as the city is set to get its own Imagicaa right here at the Sabarmati Riverfront. This Rs. 130 crore project is positioned on the east side of the Atal Bridge at Sabarmati Riverfront and is anticipated to be spread over a 5 Lakh SqFt area. The project has received approval from the Urban Development Department, and a work order is poised for release. The entertainment hub will offer a mix of ...Read More

Sabarmati: Boating service in the river Sabarmati from the Sabarmati Riverfront in the city is not yet available to visitors due to various issues, including a pending safety audit and a breach of terms. Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd. (SRFDCL), which functions under the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), shut down the boating service after the incident of the boat tragedy in Harni Lake in Vadodara city. Ever since then, the boating service at Riverfront, near Vallabh Sadan, ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has decided to extend the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad upto Gandhinagar. Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai made this announcement in his annual budget speech today in the State assembly. He said the Sabarmati Riverfront will be extended from Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar. He said phase-4 and phase-5 of Sabarmati Riverfront will involve the stretch from Indira Bridge in Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar. In his budget speech FM Desai said, "The Sabarmati riverfront ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Just two days after the boat capsizing incident occurred in Vadodara's Harni lake, resulting in the loss of 14 lives, authorities have ordered the shutting down of boating, water rides, and kayaking services at the Sabarmati riverfront in the city. On Friday, the SRFDCL ordered the two contractors running boat and kayaking services at three different locations to shut down their operations and asked them to submit all the mandatory permits. It has been learned that the operating agen...Read More

Sabarmati: The proposed 'Destination Entertainment Hub' on Sabarmati Riverfront faces a setback, with only one company, Imagicaa, submitting a proposal and no international players expressing interest in the project. The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) is in a dilemma about accepting the sole proposal, considering concerns about transparency and competition. The competition from GIFT City in Gandhinagar, planning a similar entertainment zone, adds to the challeng...Read More