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Congress Shifts Over 60 Candidates in Surat & Rajkot to Secret Locations Ahead of Local Polls

Apr 13, 2026 | CongressGujaratPoliticsSaurastraSurat

Surat/Rajkot: Political temperatures in Gujarat have surged ahead of the local body elections, with reports emerging that the main opposition party, Congress, has shifted several of its candidates in Surat and Rajkot to undisclosed locations. Congress Moves Candidates to Secret Locations In Surat, around 40 candida...Read More

Residents Protest Over House Sale, Allege Disturbed Areas Act Violation in Akota, Vadodara

Apr 13, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: In yet another case in the city, residents of Shri Ajit Co-operative Housing Society in the Akota area staged a protest today, alleging violations of the Disturbed Areas Act in what they described as a “well-planned conspiracy” to alter the local demography. At the heart of the dispute is the transfer of...Read More

BJP Wins 42 Seats Unopposed in Navsari Local Polls; Clean Sweep in Gandevi Nagarpalika

Apr 13, 2026 | BJPCongressGujaratPoliticsSouth Gujarat

Navsari: In a major show of political strength ahead of polling, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured 42 seats unopposed across various local bodies in Navsari district, including a complete sweep of the Gandevi Nagarpalika. The party won 21 seats in the Gandevi Nagarpalika without a contest, effectively takin...Read More

BJP Secures Majority in Shehera Municipality, 15 Candidates Elected Unopposed

Apr 13, 2026 | BJPCentral GujaratCongressGujaratPolitics

Panchmahal: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured control of the Shehra Municipality in Panchmahal district even before voting day. The party’s candidates have won unopposed in 15 out of the 28 seats, giving the ruling party an early majority. The party achieved a clean sweep in Ward 1 and Ward 5, wher...Read More

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View AllMukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani and Radhika Lay Foundation of Vantara University in Gujarat

Apr 11, 2026 | Gujarat, Surat Featured

German Tourist Praises Surat Civic Health Services After Free Dog Bite Treatment

Surat: A German traveller, David Nebel, expressed surprise after receiving free rabies treatment at a Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) health centre following a street dog bite in the Vesu area. The videos of his experience have drawn widespread attention online, highlighting differences in India’s accessible public...Read More

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Elderly Man Dies After Falling into Lift Shaft in Vapi; Body Found 2 Days Later

Apr 13, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Vapi: In a tragic incident, an elderly man lost his life after falling into a lift shaft at Nirmal Society in Vapi. The fatal accident, reportedly caused by a malfunctioning lift door, was captured on the society’s CCTV cameras. According to available details, the deceased, a gardener by profession, was waiting for ...Read More

Fake Delivery Scam Busted in Surat; Over 33,000 Meesho Parcels Missing

Apr 13, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: A fraud involving parcels worth over ₹1.35 crore has come to light in Surat, allegedly involving logistics partners associated with the online shopping platform Meesho. Third-party logistics vendors and delivery executives are accused of siphoning off thousands of parcels by manipulating the delivery system. ...Read More

36 SVNIT Surat Students Selected for IIT Bombay’s Early Induction Programme

Apr 13, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: In a significant academic opportunity, 36 meritorious students from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Ichchhanath, Surat, have been selected for the ‘Early Induction Programme’ of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. Under this programme, the selected students will be eligible for d...Read More

Woman Rescued After 1.5 Years of Forced Labour at Bhagyoday Thepla House in Surat

Apr 13, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: In a case of illegal confinement and forced labour, a 27-year-old woman, Kajal, was rescued from a local eatery in the Sarthana area of the city. The victim had allegedly been held captive and forced to work without wages for approximately one and a half years. The rescue was carried out by members of a women...Read More

Syndicate Members Allege ₹34 Crore Corruption at Gujarat University

Apr 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A recent syndicate meeting of Gujarat University turned chaotic as members levelled serious allegations of corruption involving crores of rupees. A written explanation has been sought from Vice-Chancellor Neerja Gupta and Registrar Piyush Patel, with reports indicating that the matter has now reached the sta...Read More

Surat family falls ill after consuming poisoned “Ladoo Prasad”; Neighbour held

Apr 13, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: In a shocking incident reported from the Uttaran area of Surat, a neighbour allegedly attempted to kill an entire family by lacing ‘ladoo prasad’ with poison. The incident took place at Shaligram Heights, where a family residing on the 11th floor was targeted. The Uttaran police have identified and nabbed fi...Read More

Ratnam Green Field Residents Allege Poor Construction, Water Crisis; To Seek RERA Action Against Builder

Apr 13, 2026 | GujaratSuratVadodara

Vadodara: Barely a year after moving into their dream homes, residents of Ratnam Green Field Society, located behind Makarpura Depot in the city, have levelled serious allegations against the builder, claiming they now feel “trapped” due to mounting civic and structural issues. The residents have warned of legal ac...Read More

Motorist Flags Blinding LED Light on Rear Side of Truck on Ahmedabad Highway

Apr 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: An incident highlighting the menace of illegal white LED lights mounted on vehicles has come to light. A video going viral on social media shows dangerously bright lights on the rear side of a truck, creating an optical illusion for a driver following behind. In the 34-second nighttime footage, shared by on...Read More

Stray Dog Menace: Woman, Child Attacked by Rabid Dog in Rajkot Village

Apr 13, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: A suspected rabid dog has spread panic in Khirsara village of Jetpur taluka after attacking a woman and her young son, both of whom sustained serious injuries. According to information, Asida Banu, a farm labourer working on the outskirts of Khirsara village, was in a field with her son when the incident occur...Read More

55 Boats Seized as Gujarat Police Crack Down on Banned Line Fishing

Apr 13, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Devbhumi Dwarka: Police on Sunday seized 55 fishing boats for allegedly engaging in banned “line fishing” activities in the district. The Special Operations Group (SOG) launched a crackdown following specific inputs about illegal fishing. During checks at multiple locations in the Okha Madhi area, the team found 5...Read More

Popular Builders Promoter Dashrath Patel Nabbed from Nathdwara in Land Fraud Case

Apr 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Rural police on Sunday arrested Dashrath Patel, a promoter of Popular Builders, in connection with a land fraud case dating back to 1982. Patel, who had been declared a proclaimed absconder, was apprehended from Nathdwara in Rajasthan, said Ahmedabad Rural Superintendent of Police Omprakash Jat...Read More

Raw Material Cost Surge Pushes Gujarat’s Soap Makers into Crisis

Apr 13, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Global tensions and their impact on supply chains have hit yet another industry in Gujarat, with nearly 80% of the state’s small soap and detergent manufacturing units shutting down due to a severe raw material shortage, pushing the sector into one of its worst crises in recent years. The closures have ...Read More

Seven Pilgrims crushed to death by a truck on Lakhtar - Viramgam Highway in Gujarat

Apr 13, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Surendranagar: Seven pilgrims who were on a foot pilgrimage died, while four others were injured on the Lakhtar–Viramgam highway after being hit by a truck. The incident occurred between Charad and Bhaskarpara villages near Lakhtar when a speeding dumper rammed into a group of pilgrims from the Bharwad community w...Read More

7-Term BJP MP Mansukh Vasava Announces Retirement from Lok Sabha Contests

Apr 12, 2026 | BJPGujaratPoliticsTribal Belt

BHARUCH –Mansukh Vasava, the veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament from the Bharuch-Narmada constituency, has officially announced that he will not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The announcement, made on April 12, 2026, marks the end of a long and influential career for Vasava, who has...Read More

Asha Bhosle's Timeless Gujarati Legacy: Patan Thi Patola, He Rangalo, Tara Faliya Ma Pag, Madi Taru Kanku & Dozens More

Apr 12, 2026 | GujaratMusic

Gandhinagar: Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most versatile and prolific playback singers, has left an indelible mark on music across languages, genres, and generations. Though globally celebrated for her work in Hindi cinema, her contribution to Gujarati music remains a fascinating and often underappreciated dimension o...Read More

Veteran BJP Leader Dr. Bharat Kanabar's strong-worded criticism over Party's 60-Plus Age Limit for Local Polls Candidature

Apr 12, 2026 | BJPGujaratPolitics

Amreli:  Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) , Gujarat veteran  Dr. Bharat Kanabar, who is also former Amreli district BJP president, publicly condemned the party's decision to bar individuals over the age of 60 from contesting local elections. In a social media post, Dr. Kanabar labeled the policy as "unconstitutional" ...Read More

Man Booked for Assaulting Cop, Vandalising Anandnagar Police Station

Apr 12, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A 25-year-old man was booked on Saturday for allegedly assaulting a policeman and damaging property at the Anandnagar Police Station. The accused, identified as Kamal Singh Bharatsinh Parmar, a resident of Gopal Awas in the Satellite area, was reportedly involved in a dispute with a local shopkeeper when pol...Read More

Over 32,000 Candidates File Nominations for Gujarat Local Polls

Apr 12, 2026 | BJPCongressGujaratPolitics

Gandhinagar: The deadline for filing nominations for Gujarat’s urban and rural local body elections concluded on Saturday, with a total of 32,748 nominations submitted for 9,992 seats. The final figures may change following the initial scrutiny process. In around 70 seats across different local bodies, BJP candidate...Read More

Heat Intensifies as Three Gujarat Cities Record Temperatures Above 40°C

Apr 11, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Three cities in Gujarat recorded maximum temperatures above 40°C on Saturday, indicating a rise in heat levels across parts of the state, according to the latest weather report issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Rajkot emerged as the hottest location, registering a maximum temperature of ...Read More

IMD Issues Yellow Warning for Hot and Humid Weather in Parts of Gujarat Till April 17

Apr 11, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of hot and humid weather conditions across parts of Gujarat, particularly in coastal regions, over the next seven days. According to the latest bulletin issued on April 11, dry weather prevailed across Gujarat, Saurashtra-Kutch, and the Union Te...Read More

Gujarat Forest Dept Bans Drone Use at ‘Road to Heaven’ to Protect Wildlife

Apr 11, 2026 | GujaratKutch

Ahmedabad: Authorities have prohibited the use of drones along the popular “Road to Heaven” stretch in Kutch, citing concerns over wildlife disturbance and security. The Rapar Forest Department has enforced the restriction through a recent circular. The order bans drone operations on both sides of the route, notin...Read More

No Cash Payments at Toll Plazas on National Highways; Only FASTag or UPI Acceptable

Apr 11, 2026 | GujaratIndiaRoad Journey

New Delhi: In a move aimed at enhancing efficiency and transparency in toll collection, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has implemented a fully digital payment system at all National Highway fee plazas across the country. With effect from April 10, 2026, all user fee payments are being processed exclusivel...Read More

BJP Changes Two Candidates for Ahmedabad Civic Polls in Last-Minute Shuffle

Apr 11, 2026 | AhmedabadBJPGujaratPolitics

Ahmedabad: In a last-minute development ahead of the nomination deadline for the upcoming civic elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has replaced two of its candidates in the Paldi and Jamalpur wards of the city. In the Paldi ward, the party withdrew the name of its previously announced candidate, Ashish Shah, ...Read More

High-Profile Liquor Party Busted in Anklav; 18 Including 3 Women from Vadodara Nabbed

Apr 11, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Anand: In a late-night crackdown, Anklav police busted an alleged liquor party at a farmhouse in Umeta village and detained 18 people, including three women, all hailing from Vadodara. The raid, carried out around 11 pm on Friday based on a tip-off, led to the seizure of valuables worth over ₹1.04 crore. According t...Read More

Bullet Train Work to Partially Disrupt Vande Bharat, Shatabdi Express & Other Trains on April 13

Apr 11, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailway

Ahmedabad: Passengers travelling through the Ahmedabad Division on April 13, 2026, should brace for significant disruptions to rail services. A scheduled traffic block for pre-cast portal beam launching work under the ongoing Bullet Train project will affect several premium and regional trains, leading to cancellations...Read More

Ahmedabad - Gandhinagar Metro Records 5.10 Crore Ridership in FY 2025-26

Apr 11, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC), in its latest figures, stated that around 5.10 crore passengers travelled on the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro during the 2025–26 fiscal year. The data also revealed that the last financial year saw a significant surge in ridership, consistently outperforming figure...Read More

Gujarat Science City to Upgrade Thrill Ride with New 3D Technology

Apr 11, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Science City is set to enhance its visitor experience by upgrading the 3D technology used in its popular thrill ride. The Gujarat Council of Science City (GCSC) has invited experienced agencies to bid for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new 3D passive system, which will replace the ...Read More

Police Mull Lie Detector Test of Family Members in Suspected ‘Dosa Batter’ Death Case

Apr 11, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The suspected case of fatal food poisoning in Chandkheda has now taken a serious turn, with investigators probing it as a potential double murder after forensic findings reportedly revealed toxic pesticides in the blood samples of two young sisters and their parents. The deaths of three-month-old Raha and...Read More

Flyers Troubled at Ahmedabad Airport Amid SpiceJet Flight Delays

Apr 11, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Passengers at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in the city have faced major inconvenience today after multiple delays of SpiceJet flights disrupted travel schedules, leading to chaos at the terminal and protests by stranded travellers. Several passengers, who were booked on SpiceJet flights, r...Read More

BJP Fields Its Office Peon in Mehsana Local Election

Apr 11, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Mehsana: In a move that has drawn public attention, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Ramesh Bhil as its official candidate for the Mehsana Municipal Corporation (MMC) elections. The nomination has generated buzz, as Bhil has been serving as a peon at the Mehsana district BJP headquarters, ‘Panchamrut’,...Read More