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AMC Crackdown on Illegal Firecracker-Making Units in Ahmedabad: 300 Units Inspected in 2 Days

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IMD Issues High Wave Alert for Gujarat Coast; Fishermen Warned Against Venturing into Sea Till July 24

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Ahmedabad Illegal Firecracker Factory Blast: Death Toll Rises to 10; Two Accused Sent to 7-Day Remand

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63 Suspected Chandipura Virus Cases Reported in Gujarat So Far; 12 Test Positive

Jul 20, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: A total of 63 suspected Chandipura virus cases have been reported in Gujarat so far, of which 12 have tested positive, Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said after chairing a review meeting on the state's preparedness and response. Of the 12 confirmed cases, nine are from Gujarat and three are from Rajast...Read More

Gujarat Gas Hikes CNG Price by Rs 2

Jul 20, 2026 |

Surat: Gujarat Gas has increased the price of CNG by ₹2 per kg, with the revised rates coming into effect on Monday. Following the hike, CNG in Surat will now cost ₹85.01 per kg. The increase is expected to impact thousands of auto-rickshaw drivers, school van operators, and private vehicle owners who rely on CNG ...Read More

Delhi - Daman Alliance Air Flight Diverted to Ahmedabad Airport Amid Bad Weather

Jul 20, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: An Alliance Air flight from Delhi to Daman was unable to land at Daman airport on Monday morning due to bad weather and poor visibility. After two unsuccessful landing attempts, the pilot diverted the aircraft to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad as a precaution. According to avail...Read More

NMC Issues Final Warning to 15 Gujarat Medical Colleges Over ABDM HMIS Non-Compliance

Jul 20, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a final warning to medical colleges across the country, including 15 institutions in Gujarat, for failing to comply with the mandatory implementation of the Health Management Information System (HMIS) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The Comm...Read More

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Pavagadh Draws 3.84 Crore Devotees in 4 Years as Gujarat Executes ₹359-Crore Mega Master Plan

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government is implementing a ₹359-crore Mega Master Plan to upgrade infrastructure and pilgrim facilities at the Mahakali Temple in Pavagadh, one of the state's most prominent religious and heritage destinations. The temple, along with the Champaner Archaeological Park, is part of the UNESCO ...Read More

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ACB Gujarat Nabs Talati-Mantri and Aide in Decoy Bribe Trap

Jul 20, 2026 |

Surat: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat on Monday caught a Talati-cum-Mantri and a contractual computer operator red-handed in a decoy bribe trap. The accused allegedly accepted a bribe of Rs. 7,500 to assess a newly constructed residential house in Haldharu Gram Panchayat of Kamrej taluka in Surat district....Read More

Personal Accident Cover in Bike Insurance: Why It Matters

Jul 20, 2026 |

Riding a two-wheeler offers convenience, flexibility, and cost-effective mobility for millions of people. However, it also comes with a higher level of exposure to road-related risks compared to many other vehicles. Even careful riders may encounter unforeseen situations that result in injuries or permanent disability....Read More

AMC Clerk Caught in ACB Gujarat Bribe Trap

Jul 20, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday caught a junior clerk of the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) allegedly accepting a ₹2,000 bribe from a citizen for processing a property tax-related application. The accused has been identified as Jay Dinesh Kulkarni (33), a Class-III Junior Clerk in ...Read More

Range Forest Officer Dies While Chasing Timber Smugglers in Gujarat; Govt Orders Probe

Jul 20, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Range Forest Officer (RFO) Vikas Desai was killed in an accident while chasing suspected timber smugglers in the Tapti range of Tapi district, prompting the Gujarat government to announce a detailed investigation and reiterate its zero-tolerance policy against forest-related crimes. Paying tribute to th...Read More

Understanding Hair Structure and What Keeps Hair Healthy

Jul 20, 2026 |

Most people only think about their hair when something goes wrong — it starts thinning, breaking, or falling out more than usual. But understanding how hair actually works, right from its structure, can help you make better decisions about how you care for it. The Basic Structure of Hair Hair is a protein filam...Read More

Gujarat Police Conduct Searches at Suspected Madrasas After Arrest of 13 JeM Operatives

Jul 20, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Police have intensified their investigation into the alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror module uncovered in the state, launching a statewide search operation at suspected locations, including madrasas linked to some of the arrested suspects. The crackdown follows the arrest of 13 alleged Jaish-e-M...Read More

Anand Child Rape-Murder Accused Killed in Encounter After Attacking Cops

Jul 20, 2026 |

Anand: A 25-year-old, Suresh Vitthalbhai Parmar, arrested in connection with the abduction, rape and killing of a 4.5-year-old girl from Vasad, was shot dead Monday morning after police allegedly fired in self-defence when the accused attacked them and tried to flee custody. Police say the accused attacked two escorti...Read More

Gujarat Govt Gives Urban Development Dept Sole Authority to Issue Factory Fire NOCs

Jul 20, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has decided to vest the Urban Development Department (UDD) with exclusive authority over fire safety regulation and the issuance of Fire No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for factories across the state, ending nearly five years of administrative ambiguity between the Urban Development...Read More

Ambaji Gabbar Ropeway to Remain Shut for Four Days

Jul 20, 2026 |

Ambaji: The ropeway service to Gabbar Hill at Ambaji, one of the country's prominent pilgrimage centres and one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, will remain suspended for four days from July 21 to July 24 due to annual maintenance work. The decision has been taken by Usha Breco Limited, the company operating the ropeway, t...Read More

Five Booked in Vadodara for ₹2.62 Crore Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Land Compensation Fraud

Jul 20, 2026 |

Vadodara: A resident of Padra has alleged that his maternal uncle and four others forged documents in the name of his deceased mother to fraudulently claim over ₹2.62 crore in compensation paid for land acquired for the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project. Based on a complaint filed by Lalji Soma Padhiyar, a resident ...Read More

Gujarat Govt Amends Mining Rules to Ease Transfer of Leases to Legal Heirs

Jul 20, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has amended the Gujarat Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2017, introducing a clear procedure for the transfer of mining leases and related rights to legal heirs after the death of a leaseholder. The revised rules also lay down timelines for intimation, penalties for delays, and provis...Read More

Ahmedabad Hottest in Gujarat at 36.4°C Amid Cloudy Skies

Jul 20, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The city remained mostly cloudy on Sunday, with light rain reported in the evening. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), Ahmedabad received 1 mm of rainfall till 8 pm. The highest maximum temperature in the state was recorded in Ahmedabad at 36.4°C, which was 2.7 degrees above normal....Read More

Which Places in Gujarat May Get Heavy Rain Till July 25? Here's IMD Forecast

Jul 19, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall across Gujarat over the next seven days, with isolated heavy rain expected in parts of the state till Monday morning and again on July 25. According to the IMD's latest weather bulletin, heavy rainfall is very likely at isol...Read More

Asiatic Lion Found Dead in Amreli

Jul 19, 2026 |

Amreli: A 15-year-old Asiatic lion was found dead in the Pattharmala revenue area under the Rabarika Round of the Khambha-Tulsishyam Range in the Dhari East forest division of Amreli district on Sunday, taking the lion death toll in the past two months to six. The decomposed carcass was spotted by a local Maldhari, wh...Read More

Adani CNG Price Hiked by ₹2; Rate Crosses ₹90 per kg in Ahmedabad

Jul 19, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL) has once again increased the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by ₹2 per kg, taking the retail price in the city above ₹90 per kg. Following Sunday's revision, the retail price now stands at ₹90.02 per kg, up from ₹88.02 per kg before the latest hike. With the late...Read More

Bhoomi Pujan performed for World’s largest curd manufacturing plant of Amul in Kolkata

Jul 19, 2026 |

Kolkata: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today performed the Bhoomi Pujan for the world’s largest curd manufacturing plant under the Amul Bengal Dairy Project at a ceremony held at the New Town Convention Centre in Kolkata. West Bengal Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari, Speaker of th...Read More

AMC crackdown on illegally operating fire-crackers making units in Ahmedabad

Jul 19, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: After a blast and fire incident at illegally operating fire-crackers making factory on Saturday in the outskirts of Ahmedabad, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation(AMC) today declared the names of the persons who died in this incident. (1)Rinku d/o Bharatbhai virsingbhai charel 16yr/female (2) Ravina d/o...Read More

Surat city receives over 3 inches rainfall; Waterlogging in Vesu

Jul 19, 2026 |

Surat: The city of Surat's posh area Vesu was waterlogged on Sunday morning following rainfall. As per the official figure, the city had nearly 2 inches of rain in 24 hours ending 6 am on Sunday, and further 1.18 inch rainfall during 6 am to 10 am. However even within the city, the area-wise rainfall could have variati...Read More

50 Spotted Deer Released in Forests of Surat District

Jul 19, 2026 |

Gandhinagar:The Gujarat Forest Department has translocated 50 spotted deer (Axis axis) from the Sasan Gir Wildlife Division to the Mandvi Forest Range in Surat district. The initiative is intended to strengthen the natural prey base for carnivores, enhance biodiversity, and support long-term ecological balance in South...Read More

Idar Mamlatdar orders land linked to MLA Raman Vora to be vested with government

Jul 18, 2026 |

Sabarkantha: The Mamlatdar of Idar has ordered that a parcel of agricultural land in Davada village be declared Shree Sarkar (vested with the government) in a case involving allegations that BJP MLA Raman Vora and his family purchased the land despite not being eligible as farmers. According to officials, the case p...Read More

Gujarat Govt to provide subsidised fodder to cattle breeders in Kutch amid rain deficit

Jul 18, 2026 |

Kutch: Due to a lack of rainfall in Kutch district this year, natural grass production has not started, leading to a shortage of fodder for cattle breeders. Keeping this in mind, the Gujarat government has decided to distribute grass at subsidized rates to cattle breeders in all talukas of the district. As per the r...Read More

10 Tribal People Return to Hinduism at 'Ghar Wapsi' Event in Surat

Jul 18, 2026 |

Surat: Around 10 members of tribal families from Dang, who had earlier converted to Christianity, re-embraced Sanatan Hindu Dharma through a religious ceremony held at the Jalebi Hanuman Dada Temple in Mangrol taluka in Surat. The participants, belonging to remote villages in Subir taluka of Dang district, underwent r...Read More

AMC Files Police Complaint Over Illegal Occupation of EWS Houses

Jul 18, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has launched action against the illegal occupation of government-built Economically Weaker Section (EWS) housing in the Madhavpura area, filing a police complaint against several encroachers after clearing the premises. As per reports, Praful Patel, Estate TDO of AMC's ...Read More

Gujarat to Set Up Market Rate Committee for Power Line Compensation: Govt

Jul 18, 2026 |

Morbi: Gujarat Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Skill Development Kantibhai Amrutiya today chaired a meeting with farmer representatives to discuss the implementation of the state government's decisions aimed at ensuring transparent and appropriate compensation for land affected by the laying of power trans...Read More

IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain in Parts of Gujarat Till Sunday Morning

Jul 18, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain and thundershowers across Gujarat over the next seven days, with isolated heavy rainfall expected in parts of South Gujarat on Sunday (July 19). According to the IMD's evening weather bulletin issued on Saturday, heavy rain is v...Read More

AMC Interconnects 8 Ponds, Boosts Rainwater Harvesting Capacity by 50.24 Lakh Cubic Feet

Jul 18, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: In a major step towards sustainable water management and rainwater conservation, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has interconnected eight ponds in the city's South-West Zone to maximise rainwater harvesting and prevent water wastage. The project, undertaken under the National Disaster Management A...Read More

Blast at Firecracker Factory in Ahmedabad; 8 Killed and Several Injured

Jul 18, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A major fire broke out on Saturday afternoon at an open plot and shed used for firecracker manufacturing and processing in Mahmudpura, near Ramol in Ahmedabad. Nine people lost their lives in the incident, and several others were injured. According to officials, a total of nine victims were admitted to LG H...Read More

Skyroot's Vikram-1 Succeeds on Its Maiden Flight, India's First Private Rocket to Reach Orbit

Jul 18, 2026 |

Skyroot Aerospace today made history, becoming the first private company to fly an Indian-built rocket to orbit on its maiden attempt. Mission Aagaman, meaning ‘arrival’, lifted off from the First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, and Vikram-1 flew a nominal profile to reach its target Low...Read More

Gujarat Govt Hikes Commission for Fair Price Shop Owners; Over 17,000 to Benefit

Jul 18, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has increased the commission paid to fair price shop operators for the distribution of wheat and rice to beneficiaries under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Household (PHH) categories covered by the National Food Security Act, 2013. According to a resolution issued by t...Read More

Gujarat Police Nab MP Man for Posing as Hindu, Trapping Minor Girl in Sextortion Scheme

Jul 18, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Gujarat police have arrested a married man from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, after he used a fake profile and false identity to threaten a 17-year-old Hindu girl online for months. Posing as a 23-year-old unmarried Hindu called “Sonu,” the accused, 25-year-old Bittukhan Rahishkhan, befriended the teenager o...Read More