Ahmedabad: The Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), Gujarat, carried out a special enforcement drive today to verify compliance with mandatory display boards indicating the use of paneer or paneer analogue in hotels and restaurants. During the drive, multiple establishments across Ahmedabad were inspected, and fines were imposed on violators for failing to comply with disclosure norms. Fines Imposed on Establishments House of Momos, Maninagar – ₹2,000 La Fiesta Restaurant, Nikol...Read More

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has issued an official notification regarding temporary road closures and traffic diversions in the New East (Sarthana) Zone to facilitate essential infrastructure work. From April 5, 2026, to May 15, 2026, the T.P. Road on both sides connecting the Outer Ring Road at Gopin Circle Junction will remain closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The closure is necessitated by a drainage project being carried out under T.P. Scheme No. 84, covering ...Read More

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has announced a new initiative to streamline the maintenance of grease chambers in commercial food establishments across all zones of the city. Currently, a large number of restaurants, hotels, and cafes in Surat use grease chambers to separate solid waste from wastewater, preventing it from entering and clogging the city’s main sewage lines. While property owners and occupiers have historically managed the cleaning of these chambers independently,...Read More

Surat: Alarming findings have emerged from the laboratory analysis of around 1,400 kg of suspected paneer seized earlier this month from Pandesara. The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has declared the product “sub-standard,” revealing the presence of vegetable oil and traces of industrial acid instead of natural milk fat, posing a serious public health risk. The samples, collected during a March 3 raid at a unit in Bhidbhanjan Society, failed quality tests at the Public Health Laboratory....Read More

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has announced a 10-day Summer Camp at the Science Centre, Surat, to be held from May 10 to May 20, 2026, during the school vacation period. The camp will cater to two age groups—7 to 12 years and 13 to 17 years—offering a wide range of creative, scientific, and technology-based activities. Group A (Age 7–12 years) Sr No. Course / Activity Time Duration Fee A-1 Paper Art, Keychain & Envelope Making, Diya & Bag Pa...Read More

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has declared the newly inaugurated Dumas Sea Face a ‘Litter-Free Zone’. Developed under the South West Zone, Dumas Sea Face has quickly emerged as a popular tourist destination. With nearly 10,000 to 15,000 visitors on weekends, the civic body has rolled out an intensive cleanliness and monitoring plan to maintain hygiene standards. Key Measures Announced by SMC Today 1. Modern Infrastructure and Monitoring Dustbin Network: Color-coded b...Read More

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has granted special relaxations to speed up the expansion of the city gas distribution network being carried out by Gujarat Gas Company, allowing pipeline work on public roads even during night hours for the next four weeks in special cases. The decision has been taken in view of the prevailing global situation and as per government instructions to ensure rapid implementation of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network. To accelerate the projects, th...Read More

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) conducted a segregation and cleanliness campaign at Dumas Sea Face on Sunday to spread awareness about sanitation among the large number of citizens who gathered at the beach during the weekend holiday. The special drive was carried out by the Health Department on the instructions of the Municipal Commissioner. As part of the campaign, around 20 supervisors along with teams from six NGOs set up awareness stalls near Dumas Sea Face and the Daria Ganes...Read More

Surat: Dumas, a popular tourist destination for residents of Surat, has gained a new identity following the recent inauguration of the Dumas Sea Face. Since its opening, a large number of people have been visiting the newly developed seafront. Keeping the increasing footfall in mind and to improve connectivity to the tourist spot, the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has decided to operate two double-decker electric buses from Athwa Gate to Dumas Sea Face in the coming days. At present, aroun...Read More

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