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Ahmedabad on Red Alert as IMD Forecasts Extremely Heavy Rain for Next 48 Hours

Jul 31, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Ahmedabad city for the next 48 hours. According to the IMD bulletin, heavy to very heavy rain at a few places, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall, is very likely in Ahmedabad till 8:30 am on August 2. Keepi...Read More

Vadodara Schools, Colleges to Remain Shut for 2nd Consecutive Day on Aug 1

Jul 31, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The district administration has decided to keep schools and colleges closed for the second consecutive day on Saturday. District Collector and District Magistrate Anil Dhamelia has issued a notification ordering the closure of educational activities in all educational institutions across the district on Augus...Read More

Where Did It Rain in Gujarat on Friday Morning? Taluka-wise Rainfall Data Here

Jul 31, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Gandhinagar: Heavy rain lashed several parts of the state on Friday morning amid the weather department's forecast of heavy rainfall. According to data from the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC), the highest rainfall of 203 mm (7.99 inches) was recorded in Umarpada taluka of Surat district between 6 am and 12 noo...Read More

AMC Defers Jaya Parvati Vrat Events at Sabarmati Riverfront, Kankaria Lake Amid Heavy Rain Alert

Jul 31, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratIndia

Ahmedabad: With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy rainfall in Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat over the coming days, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has decided to postpone the special night programme organised for women and girls observing Jaya Parvati Vrat at the Sabarmati Rive...Read More

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Gujarat Postpones TAT-HS 2026 Main Exam to August 8 Due to Heavy Rain

Gandhinagar: Keeping in view the forecast of heavy rainfall across the state and the representations received from examinees, the State Examination Board has postponed the main examination of the Teacher Aptitude Test (Higher Secondary)–2026 (Gujarati Medium). The main examination, which was earlier scheduled to be ...Read More

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Ahmedabad Schools, Colleges to Again Remain Shut on Aug 1 Due to Heavy Rain Alert

Jul 31, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: In view of the heavy rainfall warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Ahmedabad district administration has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges on August 1. Like other districts such as Surat and Vadodara, Ahmedabad will also observe a holiday in schools for the second co...Read More

Surat Extends Holiday for Schools, Colleges on August 1 as Heavy Rain Continues

Jul 31, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: As the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Surat district, the district administration has declared a holiday in all schools, anganwadis, colleges and ITIs on Saturday, August 1, keeping in mind the safety of students. This will be the second consecutive day that educational inst...Read More

Gujarat HC Orders Probe Against Ahmedabad DySP

Jul 31, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has ordered an inquiry against an Ahmedabad Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) over allegations that she tried to pressure victims in an alleged custodial torture case into withdrawing legal proceedings against her and other police personnel. Justice M. R. Mengdey directed the Ahm...Read More

Silver Coins Found in Rubble in Palanpur; Crowds Gather to Dig Through the Debris

Jul 31, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Palanpur: A large crowd gathered on Friday after news spread that silver coins had been found in rubble dumped in an open area near Mansarovar in Palanpur, Banaskantha district. People were seen digging through the debris in the hope of finding coins, creating a buzz and an atmosphere of curiosity at the site. Accordi...Read More

Woman Arriving from Dubai Caught with Rs 35.5 Lakh Gold at Ahmedabad Airport

Jul 31, 2026 | AhmedabadAviationGujaratTravel

Ahmedabad: A woman arriving from Dubai was caught at Ahmedabad International Airport with more than 240 grams of 24-karat gold jewellery worth around Rs 35.5 lakh, which she had allegedly concealed by wearing it as personal ornaments. According to the Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU), the passenger was intercepted ...Read More

Surat Collector Orders Two-Day Factory Shutdown, Cancels Govt Staff Leave Amid Heavy Rain

Jul 31, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The district administration has gone into alert mode as the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in Surat district. Keeping in mind the possibility of flash floods and other disaster-like situations, District Collector Tejas Parmar has announced important decisions. As per the order issued by ...Read More

Water Level Situation in Major Dams Across Gujarat on July 31; Sardar Sarovar 71% Full

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Amid the active monsoon season in the state, water inflows into Gujarat's reservoirs continue to rise. An average storage of 46.24 percent has been recorded across the state's 206 reservoirs, while the state's largest reservoir, the Sardar Sarovar (Narmada) Dam, has reached 71.48 percent of its total stora...Read More

How Gujarat's 24x7 State Emergency Operations Centre Protects Citizens During Disasters

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Disasters never come with prior warning. Whenever a natural calamity or any unforeseen emergency strikes Gujarat, a dedicated system immediately swings into action. Within minutes, it mobilises the entire administrative machinery and works round the clock to ensure the safety of citizens. This invisible ye...Read More

Gujarat DyCM Sanghavi Cheers Indian Athletes at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Jul 31, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi visited Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, to encourage and boost the morale of the Indian athletes participating in the Commonwealth Games. During his visit, the DyCM interacted with Indian sports enthusiasts and supporters present at the stadium. The enthusiasm ...Read More

Gujarat to Provide Financial Aid to Flood-Hit Traders in Valsad and Navsari

Jul 31, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Government Spokesperson and Minister Jitubhai Vaghani on Thursday announced a financial rehabilitation package for traders affected by heavy rains and flooding in Valsad and Navsari districts. Addressing the media from Valsad, Vaghani said the state government will provide financial assistance to ...Read More

Gujarat Rain Update: Fresh Downpour Batters State Amid IMD Red Alert

Jul 31, 2026 | GujaratIndia

Surat: Amid the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) red alert in many parts of the state, heavy rain has been lashing Gujarat. Update at 10:30 pm - Rain continued to lash several parts of the state. According to the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC), Ambika taluka was the worst-hit, receiving over 20 inch...Read More

Manjalpur By-Election Sees 37.5% Polling; Vote Counting on August 3

Jul 30, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The by-election to the Manjalpur Assembly constituency in Vadodara recorded a voter turnout of 37.5 per cent on Thursday, with polling passing off peacefully, election officials said. Voting was held from 7 am to 6 pm, and no untoward incidents were reported, according to the Gujarat Chief Electoral Officer. ...Read More

MSU Baroda Suspends Classes, Exams on July 31 Amid Heavy Rain Alert

Jul 30, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) has suspended all academic and allied activities on Friday, July 31, 2026, in view of the heavy rainfall forecast for Vadodara and the holiday declared by the Collector and District Magistrate. The MSU, in a statement, said, "The Maharaja Sayajirao Universi...Read More

ACB Gujarat Nabs Revenue Talati in Bribery Case

Jul 30, 2026 | GujaratKutch

Bhuj: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat caught a Revenue Talati working at the Bhuj Mamlatdar office red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹35,000. According to the ACB, agricultural land in Bhuj inherited by the complainant from his elders was sold through a registered document on March 27, 2026...Read More

Ahmedabad Lake Gardens Closed to Public for Two Days Amid Heavy Rain Alert

Jul 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: In view of the forecast of heavy rains in Ahmedabad city and the prevailing situation, it has been decided to keep public entry restricted (closed) at all lake gardens in Ahmedabad for the next two days, with the safety of citizens being the top priority. This decision has been taken as a precautionary measu...Read More

Schools, Colleges in Gandhinagar to Remain Closed for Two Days Amid Heavy Rain Forecast

Jul 30, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gandhinagar district administration has declared a holiday on July 31 and August 1 for all primary, secondary and higher secondary schools, colleges, ITIs and Anganwadis after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds. The order applies...Read More

Surat Schools, Colleges, ITIs and Anganwadis Shut on July 31 Over Heavy Rain Warning

Jul 30, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: In view of the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of heavy rainfall in Surat district, the district administration has declared a holiday for all educational institutions on Friday, July 31, 2026, as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students. According to instructions issued by the ...Read More

Gujarat Govt Authorises District Collectors to Transfer Class-III Revenue Department Employees

Jul 30, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: In a significant administrative reform aimed at making governance faster, more efficient and citizen-centric, the Gujarat Government's Revenue Department has delegated powers to district collectors to carry out intra-district transfers of Class-III employees working in district and taluka offices under the...Read More

Ahmedabad civic body to launch Online Marriage Registration Portal from August 1

Jul 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will implement a new online marriage registration system from August 1, 2026, making the process easier, more transparent and paperless. To facilitate the transition, marriage registration services will remain suspended throughout the day on July 31, 2026. At presen...Read More

Gujarat received Rs 1226 crore under CAMPA over last 5 years: Centre in reply to RS MP Nathwani

Jul 30, 2026 | Gujarat

New Delhi: Under the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (National CAMPA), Gujarat received Rs 1,226.21 crore during the last 5 years and another Rs 67.30 crore under the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI), and Rs 7.43 crore under Nagar Van Yo...Read More

Ahmedabad Collector Refutes Thuleta Dam Damage Reports, Says Main Structure Intact

Jul 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad Collector Bhavya Verma on Thursday clarified that the Thuleta Dam in Viramgam taluka has not suffered any damage to its main structure, dismissing reports circulating in sections of the media about the condition of the check dam. According to the Collector, the check dam at Thuleta village recei...Read More

Leopard Kills Four-Year-Old Girl in Chhotaudepur Village

Jul 30, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Chhotaudepur: A four-year-old girl was killed after a leopard attacked her while she was playing outside her house in Mota Vajpur village of Bodeli taluka on Thursday night. The incident has triggered panic among residents, even as the Forest Department captured the leopard within a few hours of the attack. Accordin...Read More

Maruti Suzuki Starts Production at Fourth Hansalpur Plant, Capacity Reaches 1 Million Units

Jul 30, 2026 | AhmedabadBusinessGujarat

Hansalpur: Maruti Suzuki India Limited today commenced commercial production at the fourth plant (Plant D) of its Hansalpur facility in Gujarat. The fourth plant, with an annual production capacity of 250,000 units, has increased the Hansalpur facility's total annual production capacity from 750,000 units to 1 million ...Read More

AMC Shuts All Anganwadis in Ahmedabad Till August 3 Amid Heavy Rain Forecast

Jul 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: In view of the forecast of heavy rainfall in Ahmedabad over the coming days, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has decided to keep all its Anganwadis closed till Monday, August 3, 2026, as a precautionary measure. The decision has been taken keeping in mind the safety of children. To ensure that c...Read More

Ahmedabad Braces for Extremely Heavy Rainfall as IMD Issues Red Alert for July 31

Jul 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for July 31, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall in several districts of central and south Gujarat, including Ahmedabad city. The Meteorological Department has advised citizens to exercise extreme caution and step out of their homes only if ab...Read More

Schools, Colleges in Ahmedabad City to Remain Shut on July 31 Amid Heavy Rain Alert

Jul 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: As the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Ahmedabad city, forecasting heavy rainfall, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in the city on July 31, 2026, as per the directions of the District Collector. According to a circular issued by the District Educa...Read More

Controversial Social Media Influencer Kirti Patel Arrested by Surat Police from Surendranagar

Jul 30, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Controversial social media influencer Kirti Patel, who has frequently been in the spotlight for her controversial social media posts and statements, was arrested once again early Thursday morning from the Ratanpar area of Surendranagar. The arrest was made in connection with a case registered at Pune Police Sta...Read More

Vadodara Schools, Colleges to Remain Closed on July 31 as IMD Issues Red Alert

Jul 30, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The District Magistrate has ordered the closure of educational activities in Anganwadis, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools, ITIs, and colleges across all talukas of the district on Friday, July 31, following a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for heavy to very heavy ...Read More

Omnagar - Chamanpura Railway Underpass in Ahmedabad Set to Be Ready by Sept 30

Jul 30, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailway

Ahmedabad: Construction of the Limited Height Subway (LHS) between Omnagar and Chamanpura on the Asarwa-Himmatnagar railway section is on track for completion by September 30, railway officials said after a review of the project by the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM). DRM Ved Prakash and Thakkarbapanagar MLA Kanchibe...Read More

50,000+ Vehicle Transfer Applications Stuck at Gujarat RTOs

Jul 30, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Vehicle ownership transfers have come to a complete halt across Gujarat for the past 20 days due to technical issues linked to mandatory Aadhaar authentication introduced in the online transfer process. The disruption has left more than 50,000 transfer applications pending across 39 Regional Transport Office...Read More