Mehsana: Unjha town and surrounding rural areas experienced an abrupt change in weather early this morning, with rain accompanied by strong winds bringing a sudden chill to the atmosphere. The unexpected downpour, predicted by the Indian Meteorological Department, caused waterlogging on roads in low-lying areas across the region. The sudden rainfall has also created concern among farmers, who fear potential damage to their standing crops. Several parts of Mehsana district, particularly Unjha an...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat continues to lead India in cumin and other spice seed exports, contributing nearly 80% of the country’s total trade. The city of Unjha in Mehsana district has strengthened Gujarat’s dominance in the cumin market, supplying both domestic and international buyers. During the financial year 2024–25, Mehsana district exported cumin and other spice seeds worth around ₹3,995 crore to 101 countries. Major markets included China (25%), Bangladesh (16%), the UAE (10%), the U...Read More

Mehsana: In a major development for commuters and traders, the Western Railway (WR) has granted additional stoppages at Unjha railway station for two important trains. The Ajmer–Mysuru–Ajmer Bi-weekly Express (Train Nos. 16209/10) and the Lalgarh–Dadar–Lalgarh Ranakpur Daily Express (Train Nos. 14707/08) will now halt at Unjha, enhancing connectivity for North Gujarat. Unjha is an important commercial hub, and the addition of these two train stoppages will greatly benefit local traders....Read More

Mehsana: Indian Railways' first Exclusive Container Rail Terminal (ECRT) was inaugurated on Wednesday at Unjha in Mehsana district. State Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel, local MP Hari Patel, and local MLA Kirit Patel flagged off the first container train loaded with cumin, isabgol, and other spices from Unjha Terminal to Mundra Port Cargo Complex. A railway spokesperson stated that this marks a historic and proud achievement for the Ahmedabad Division. Unjha, known as the cumin capital of ...Read More