Udaipur: A sustained campaign to save animals along the railway track has finally yielded results, as the Railways has initiated the process of allocating ₹158 crore for fencing and boundary wall construction along the Chittorgarh–Udaipur–Himmatnagar–Asarwa railway line. The move follows a two-and-a-half-year-long awareness drive led by villagers and organisations demanding protective measures after frequent incidents of cattle deaths following the commencement of train operations on the...Read More

Rupang Bhatt, Ahmedabad: For those planning a quick weekend getaway from Ahmedabad, a visit to one of the favorite destinations of Gujaratis, Udaipur, is the best option. Along with Udaipur, travelers can also make an extended trip to Eklingji and Shrinathji, popular religious destinations. While flights and trains connect the two cities, most travelers prefer driving. A road trip allows flexibility to reach resorts, temples, and nearby attractions like Eklingji, Shrinathji, Kumbhalgarh, or even...Read More

Udaipur: In a shocking incident, Surat-based textile industrialist and former president of the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI), Ashish Gujarati, was attacked and robbed by unidentified assailants on the Udaipur Highway on the night of October 26. The robbers looted valuables worth over ₹3.5 lakh, including cash and personal belongings. The incident occurred near Pipli village when Gujarati had briefly stopped his Toyota Hyryder car while travelling from Surat to Udai...Read More

Udaipur: The much-awaited Udaipur-Asarwa train is set to return to the tracks from September 21, after being suspended for nearly 15 months. This service, which last operated during the summer of last year, will now run until November 30 as the Agra Cantt–Asarwa Special. The fully electric train will operate with 21 coaches, providing direct connectivity between Gujarat and Udaipur, a move expected to boost tourist arrivals in the Lake City. The resumption coincides with the start of the tour...Read More

Udaipur: The Gujarat government today announced that Gujarat Tourism Corporation will host a “Vibrant Gujarat Pre-Navratri Festival 2025” in Udaipur to bring the famous Gujarati folk dance, Garba—recognized by UNESCO as an “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity”—to the residents of the lake city. For the first time, the event will be held on September 14, 2025, at 7:30 pm at the Field Club, Udaipur. The event will feature live performances by renowned singer Parthiv Gohil, along ...Read More

Udaipur: The local police on Saturday night busted an illegal rave and mujra party at Hotel Ganesh in Kodiyat, detaining 51 people, including 40 men and 11 women. The hotel owner and a middleman were also taken into custody. Police seized a large quantity of suspected drugs from the spot. According to officials, most of those arrested had traveled from Gujarat specifically to attend the party. Due to the high number of detainees, police had to arrange a bus to transport them to the police stati...Read More

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate several railway line electrification projects to the nation on May 22 at a programme in Rajasthan. This includes the 210 km Udaipur–Himmatnagar railway line. The official dedication of the electrification project on this railway line comes in the backdrop of Gujarat achieving 100 percent electrification of all broad gauge railway lines — a milestone reached earlier this year. Gujarat, which falls under the Western Railway division, ha...Read More