Vadnagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat has nabbed a Class-1 officer in a bribery case. Dr. Harshid Laxmanbhai Patel, 50, Medical Superintendent (Class-1) at Vadnagar Civil Hospital, was caught accepting a bribe of Rs. 20,000. According to the ACB, the complainant had received a contract to provide a private vehicle at Vadnagar Civil Hospital. To process the complainant’s vehicle bill and authorize signatures in the logbook, the accused demanded a bribe. As the complainant was ...Read More

Gandhinagar: Every year, the Tana-Riri Mahotsav is celebrated with great enthusiasm at Vadnagar in Mehsana district. This year, the festival will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on November 22. Renowned classical singer Sushri Kalapini Komkali will be presented with the Tana-Riri Sangeet Samman Award. Classical singing, instrumental and folk music programs have been scheduled in the evenings during the two-day event from November 22 to 23. On the second day, Minister of State f...Read More

Gandhinagar, 1 November 2025:  The Gujarat Government is developing Vadnagar into a global tourist destination under the ‘Anant Anadi Vadnagar’ vision. A key initiative is the Vrindavan Gauchar Park, the first of its kind in the country and envisioned as a global model, which will position Vadnagar as Gau Seva Tirthdham while fostering holistic village development beyond cattle care. Government and Administrative Process Commences The proposed Vrindavan Gauchar Park, estimated to cost...Read More

Ahmedabad: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who is in Gujarat to attend the Filmfare Awards later today, visited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s hometown Vadnagar on this morning. His first stop was Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple, where he offered prayers and sought blessings. After the temple visit, Akshay said, “I was here for the award night and had heard a lot about Hatkeshwar Mandir, that it is an ancient temple. While I was inside, I noticed a wonderful thing — when it’s quiet, you can hea...Read More

Paris: India has nominated Vadnagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthplace in Gujarat, for preliminary review at the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. The submission by the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO in Paris coincided with the Prime Minister’s birthday on Wednesday. India’s Ambassador to UNESCO, Vishal V Sharma, said Vadnagar’s history goes back nearly 3,000 years, dating to 800–900 BCE. He described the town as an important cultural centre with deep antiquity....Read More

Gandhinagar: A museum is a space where historical artefacts of history, culture, science, and art are preserved. It also provides knowledge, context, and deeper insights into the past. According to the Archaeological Survey of India, the Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum welcomed a total of 95,658 visitors from across India until August 31, 2025, since opening to the public on February 1. The visitors include adults, children, senior citizens, Divyangs, and others, reflecting the museu...Read More

Vadnagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today visited Vadnagar, the hometown of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to review the progress of key development projects being undertaken jointly by the state and central governments. During the visit, the Chief Minister inspected the ongoing construction of the Multi-Modal Transport Hub being built in front of Vadnagar Railway Station. He instructed officials from the Railways and the State Tourism Department to ensure effective coordination and...Read More

Vadnagar: On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Gujarat created a new Guinness World Record for the most people performing Bhujangasana (cobra pose) simultaneously. The event took place at the scenic Sharmistha Lake in Vadnagar, where 2,121 participants held the pose for 2 minutes and 9 seconds, marking another milestone for the state in the Guinness Book of World Records. Organised by the Gujarat State Yog Board under the Sports, Youth and Culture Department, the record-breaking feat was ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum, the first of its kind, was opened to the public on February 1, 2025. Since then, it has welcomed about 32,000 visitors in under 75 days, setting a significant benchmark in cultural tourism. Located in Vadnagar, the birthplace of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this ₹298 crore museum was inaugurated on January 16, 2025, by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Spread across 12,500 square meters, it is the country’s first archaeological e...Read More

Vadnagar: Hatkeshwar mandir in Vadnagar has become 7th place in Gujarat to have light & sound show. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today inaugurated the light and sound show, golden top and Yagnashala in Vadnagar. Presently, the light and sound shows are available in Gujarat at Somnath Mandir, Ambaji Gabbar, Modhera, Shamlaji, Dhordo Tent City and Statue of Unity. Hatkeshwar Mandir has become 7th such place now. The light and sound show at Hatkeshwar Mandir is set up by Tour...Read More