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Sharjah Passenger Nabbed at Ahmedabad Airport While Smuggling Gold Worth ₹72 Lakh

Oct 28, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs Department at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in the city arrested a passenger arriving from Sharjah on Tuesday and seized 495.04 grams of 24-karat gold worth ₹72.3 lakh, which had been concealed inside a trolley bag. According to a C...Read More

Jio Platforms IPO Listing: Record-Breaking Issue Debuts at 21.36% Premium

Oct 28, 2026 |

Mumbai: Jio Platforms made a strong stock market debut on Wednesday, October 28, with its shares listing at ₹1,358 apiece, a premium of 21.36% over the initial public offering (IPO) price of ₹1,119. The listing valued the telecom and digital services company at around ₹12.5 lakh crore, making it India’s second-...Read More

Diwali Vacation 2026 in Schools Across Gujarat from November 5

Oct 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Primary schools across Gujarat will observe a 21-day Diwali vacation from November 5 to November 25, 2026, with the second academic term scheduled to begin on November 26, the Directorate of Primary Education said in a circular dated October 26. The circular directs district education officers and district ...Read More

ED Ahmedabad Files Chargesheet Against Western Railway Employee in ₹2.58 Crore DA Case

Oct 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad branch of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a disproportionate assets case against Prashant Baldevbhai Rabari, an employee of Western Railway. According to the ED, the accused al...Read More

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Oct 27, 2026 | Central Gujarat, Gujarat Featured

National Unity Parade 2026: 45 Anti-Naxal Dog Squads to Be Special Attraction

Rajpipla: A grand National Unity Parade will be held at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar on October 31 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This year’s parade will place special emphasis on the themes of a ‘Naxal-Free India’ and ‘Unity...Read More

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5 Hidden Ways Floods are Affecting Your Car

Oct 27, 2026 |

Driving during the monsoon season can be challenging, especially when heavy rainfall causes waterlogging on city roads. Flooded streets, overflowing drains, and submerged potholes are common concerns for motorists in many parts of India. While driving through shallow water may sometimes seem manageable, entering a floo...Read More

AMC Demolishes Illegal Four-Storey Building in Dariapur

Oct 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Tuesday demolished an unauthorised residential building spanning approximately 2,320 square feet in Shahpur, in Dariapur ward, under the Central Zone, after the owners and occupants failed to remove the illegal construction despite being served multiple notices. ...Read More

Bharuch Jama Masjid Row: Gujarat HC Issues Notices to Centre, State and ASI

Oct 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre, state government authorities, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the trustees of Bharuch’s Jama or Jumma Masjid in connection with a petition seeking recognition of the 14th-century monument as a Jain temple. The petitioners have a...Read More

Decades-Old Sardar Sarovar Financial Dispute Resolved at Narmada Authority Meeting

Oct 27, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: Gujarat and three other states have reached a resolution to settle decades-old pending financial dues linked to the Sardar Sarovar Project, with the agreement receiving final approval at the 15th meeting of the Review Committee of the Narmada Control Authority (RCNCA) in New Delhi on Tuesday. Union Jal ...Read More

Kankaria Lakefront to Remain Open on Mondays During Diwali Vacation

Oct 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Kankaria Lakefront will remain open to the public on Mondays, November 9, 16 and 23, 2026, during the Diwali vacation, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy its recreational facilities during the school holidays. All attractions within the Kankaria Lakefront complex, including the Nocturnal Zoo, th...Read More

AMC to Widen Road Near Kalupur Railway Station; 17 Properties to Be Removed

Oct 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has initiated road-widening measures and action to remove encroachments around Kalupur Railway Station to improve passenger accessibility and ease traffic congestion amid the ongoing redevelopment of the station. As part of the plan, the civic body has proposed wide...Read More

Gujarat Plans Rabi Irrigation from 76 Dams; Drinking Water Needs Secured Until June 2027

Oct 27, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Government has planned to supply irrigation water to the command areas of 76 dams across the state during the upcoming Rabi season, while ensuring that drinking water requirements are met until June 30, 2027, an official release said on Monday. Announcing the declaration of drought in four d...Read More

GIFT City, IIT Gandhinagar to Organise FutureLab Grand Challenge 2026–27

Oct 27, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: GIFT City, in association with the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), is going to organise the GIFT FutureLab Grand Challenge 2026–27 as a precursor to the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027. The national-level innovation competition aims to identify promising technology and research ide...Read More

Banas Dairy Goes High-Tech with Automated Warehouse; PM Modi to Inaugurate Facility

Oct 27, 2026 |

Palanpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate an automated warehousing system at Banas Dairy’s ultra-high-temperature (UHT) plant in Palanpur on October 30, 2026. Developed at a cost of ₹31.14 crore, the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) is designed to streamline the storage, tracking and dispa...Read More

PM Modi to Inaugurate Banas Dairy’s ₹325-Crore Bovine Breeding & Research Centre

Oct 27, 2026 |

Banaskantha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for five major development projects of Banas Dairy at Bhildi on Friday, October 30, 2026. The key highlight of the event will be the dedication of the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC), a facility spread across 127 ...Read More

Gandhinagar Court Sentences Three to Life Terms in Cow Slaughter Case

Oct 27, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: A sessions court in Kalol on Monday sentenced three men to rigorous life imprisonment in a cow slaughter case involving the seizure of 277 kg of beef. The court also fined each convict ₹3 lakh. Additional Sessions Judge B R Rajput cited ancient Sanskrit texts while highlighting the cultural significance ...Read More

Two Workers Die After Falling Into Sola STP Well; AMC Fines Contractor ₹50 Lakh

Oct 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Two workers died and two others were injured after falling nearly 45 feet into a pump house well at an under-construction 30 MLD sewage treatment plant (STP) in Sola on Monday. According to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), a trial run was underway when welder Abhishek slipped and fell into the w...Read More

Ahmedabad–Mumbai Karnavati Express to Temporarily Operate From Bandra Terminus

Oct 27, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The terminal of the Karnavati Express will be temporarily shifted from Mumbai Central to Bandra Terminus from November 1 to November 30 due to ongoing reconstruction work in the Mumbai Central (MMCT) yard, Western Railway said. Under the revised arrangement, Train No. 12933, the Bandra Terminus–Vatva Karn...Read More

Ekta Nagar to Get 2.62-km Eco-Trail; PM Modi to Inaugurate It on Oct 31

Oct 27, 2026 |

Ekta Nagar: A 2.62-km forest eco-trail showcasing India’s unity in diversity will be opened to tourists at Ekta Nagar on October 31, coinciding with National Unity Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the new attraction, which will offer visitors a nature-based experience highlighting wildlife...Read More

Two Senior GAS Officers in Gujarat Ordered to Retire Compulsorily

Oct 27, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has ordered the compulsory retirement of two Class I Gujarat Administrative Service (GAS) officers, D.I. Bhaglani and J.M. Tuvar, amid corruption allegations and departmental inquiries. Bhaglani is serving as Joint Commissioner (Senior Scale) at the Gujarat State Triba...Read More

SC Collegium Recommends Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak as Gujarat HC Chief Justice

Oct 26, 2026 |

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak, currently serving as Acting Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court, for appointment as the court’s regular Chief Justice. The recommendation was made at the Collegium’s meeting held on October 26, 2026, according to a statement...Read More

AMC Inspects Gwalia Sweets and Other Sweet and Namkeen Units; Seals One

Oct 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Monday inspected 12 sweet and namkeen units and sealed one in Naroda after finding that it lacked proper arrangements for the storage and disposal of used cooking oil. Additionally, 1,000 kg of prepared namkeen, gram flour and refined flour were seized, the civic bo...Read More

Kafil Ahmed, Accused in ₹25.71 Crore Drug Seizure Case, Shot During Escape Bid in Ahmedabad

Oct 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The main accused in a ₹25.71 crore heroin and MD drugs seizure case was shot in the leg by Ahmedabad Crime Branch personnel on Monday after he allegedly attempted to escape from police custody near the Sabarmati Riverfront. Kafil Ahmed, also known as Javed Ansari, was being taken for a routine medical exam...Read More

Prince Alois and Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein visit Vadodara; tour Hilti India Plant, Laxmi Vilas Palace

Oct 26, 2026 |

Vadodara: Prince Alois and Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein visited Vadodara district during their diplomatic visit to India, touring the Hilti India manufacturing plant in Savli and the historic Laxmi Vilas Palace. At the Hilti India plant, the royal couple inspected the manufacturing processes and learned about th...Read More

TARIL to Invest ₹1,250 Crore in Three Greenfield Plants in Gujarat

Oct 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Limited (TARIL) has announced an investment of Rs. 1,250 crore to establish three greenfield manufacturing plants at its Chiyada manufacturing complex in Gujarat, according to a company press release. The investment comes as India expands its power infrastructure to mee...Read More

How Much Rainfall Did Talukas in Gujarat’s Four Drought-Hit Districts Receive?

Oct 26, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Monday declared Kutch, Jamnagar, Devbhumi Dwarka and Porbandar districts drought-affected after they recorded significantly deficient rainfall during the 2026 monsoon season. Rainfall data as of October 4, a day after the seasonal withdrawal of the monsoon, shows that Devbhumi ...Read More

Around 50 Tortoises Found Dead in Manavadar; Gujarat Forest Dept Launches Probe

Oct 26, 2026 |

Manavadar: Around 50 tortoises were found dead under suspicious circumstances near the N.G. Mill area in Manavadar town of Junagadh district, prompting the forest department to launch an investigation into the incident. The deaths came to light after local Bajrang Dal activists reached the spot and alerted forest offi...Read More

Gujarat Declares Four Districts Drought-Hit, Announces Relief for Farmers

Oct 26, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has declared Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka, Jamnagar and Porbandar districts drought-affected and announced a relief package for farmers and cattle rearers following a review of rainfall and drought conditions after the monsoon season. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced the decisio...Read More

Air India Launches New Bhuj-Delhi Flight, Boosts Morning Connectivity

Oct 26, 2026 |

Bhuj: Air India has launched a new morning flight connecting Bhuj in Kutch district with Delhi, providing passengers with an additional travel option between the two cities. The flight will depart from Bhuj at 8:15 am and arrive in Delhi at 9:45 am. On the return leg, it will depart from Delhi at 5:50 am and arrive ...Read More

Sting Operation Alleges 'Extortion' of Gujarat Motorists by Rajasthan Police on Highways

Oct 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A sting operation by a vlogger has allegedly exposed instances of Rajasthan Police personnel demanding cash from motorists driving Gujarat-registered vehicles in exchange for settling alleged traffic violations without issuing official e-challans. The video sting, conducted by a vehicle consultant based i...Read More

Western Railway Extends Pratapnagar–Jobat Passenger Train to Dekakund

Oct 26, 2026 |

Vadodara: The Pratapnagar–Jobat passenger train service has been extended to Dekakund in Madhya Pradesh from Sunday, improving rail connectivity for passengers travelling to the neighbouring state. The extension applies to train numbers 59123 and 59124, with revised timings at Jobat. Train No. 59123 will now ar...Read More

Valsad Police Seize 2,779 Kg of Ganja-Infused Tablets Worth ₹13.88 Crore; Three Held

Oct 26, 2026 |

Valsad: Police seized 2,779 kg of cannabis-containing intoxicating tablets worth ₹13.88 crore in two separate operations across Valsad district and the neighbouring Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu on Saturday. Three people were arrested, while investigators are searching for other suspects al...Read More

Ahmedabad to Host World Weightlifting Championships 2029, a First for India

Oct 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad has secured the hosting rights for the World Weightlifting Championships 2029, becoming the first city in India to host the prestigious international competition. The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announced the decision on Sunday following its Executive Board meeting in Ningbo, Ch...Read More

Fake Gir Cow Ghee Manufacturing Unit Busted in Junagadh; 500 Kg Stock Seized

Oct 26, 2026 |

Junagadh: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Junagadh Police has busted an alleged fake ghee manufacturing unit ahead of Diwali, seizing 500 kg of suspected adulterated ghee worth around ₹1.10 lakh and arresting the accused, Kamlesh Jantilal Sodha. According to the police, the product was allegedly made using soyb...Read More

Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A: ₹859 Crore Contract Awarded for Airport Corridor

Oct 26, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Ranjit Buildcon Ltd-SAM India JV has been awarded a civil construction contract worth ₹859.25 crore for a key stretch of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project’s Phase 2A, which will extend metro connectivity towards Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport. The bid is approximately 2.28% below th...Read More