Gujarat Government Unveils Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) Policy 2026– 2031
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Gujarat Government Unveils Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) Policy 2026– 2031

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Major MoUs and Announcements in Semiconductor Sector in Gujarat; Hotayi to Invest ₹500 Crore

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All flights to and from Gulf Countries remained cancelled on Sunday at Ahmedabad Airport

Mar 01, 2026 | AhmedabadAviationGujarat

Ahmedabad: Several international flights to West Asian countries were cancelled at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, causing inconvenience to passengers on Sunday, 1st March. Most of these flights were cancelled a day ago on 28th February as well. The cancellation of flights is due to war lik...Read More

No RBTC Meeting in Two Years, 33 Blood Bank Proposals Pending in Gujarat

Mar 01, 2026 | GujaratState Government

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has informed that no meeting of the Governing Body of the Gujarat State Council for Blood Transfusion has been held in the past two years, leading to 33 pending applications related to blood bank recognition under the Regional Blood Transfusion Centre (RBTC) framework. In a written ...Read More

Traffic Diversions Announced in Ahmedabad for Dakor Poonam Fair

Mar 01, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRoad Journey

Ahmedabad: In view of the upcoming Fagun Sud Poonam fair at Dakor, city police have announced traffic restrictions and diversions in parts of Ahmedabad to ensure smooth movement and prevent congestion. The annual fair, scheduled from February 27, 2026 to March 4, 2026, is expected to draw a large number of pilgrims tr...Read More

ACB Gujarat Nabs PSI in Disturbed Area Act Land Deal Clearance Bribery Case

Mar 01, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Anand: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Sunday trapped a police sub inspector of Khambhat city foraccepting a bribe Rs. 30,000 in connection with providing a police opinion on land-related applications.The accused is Pankajkumar Parshottambhai Patel, P.S.I., Class-3 from Khambhat City Police Station. The trap was ca...Read More

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View AllVadodara Municipal Commissioner on Development of 25-km City Route of Bullet Train Within the City

Feb 27, 2026 | Gujarat, Narendra Modi Featured

India, Israel Ink MoU for National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal in Gujarat received a significant push following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Israel during the Prime Minister’s visit to Israel. Among the 17 agreements and understandings finalised, a key MoU focuses on col...Read More

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US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor meets Gujarat CM

Mar 01, 2026 | GujaratState Government

Gandhinagar: The U.S. Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor met with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday morning. Sergio Gor in his X post along with two photographs stated: 'Thank you to @CMOGuj Bhupendra Patel for a productive discussion today and a very warm welc...Read More

Gujarat’s Share in National GDP Climbs from 5.1% to 8.3% in Two Decades: Finance Minister

Feb 28, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: On the concluding day of the general debate on the Budget in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai presented a comprehensive picture of the state’s economic position and fiscal discipline, a press release stated. The Finance Minister emphasized that the Budget for 2026–27...Read More

Railway Minister Inspects Vatva Mega Coaching Terminal Project in Ahmedabad

Feb 28, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday inspected the proposed Vatva Mega Coaching Terminal project site in Ahmedabad and conducted a comprehensive review of its progress, alignment, and planned modern facilities. Th...Read More

IMD Issues Warning of Hot & Humid Air Conditions in Parts of Gujarat Next Week

Feb 28, 2026 | GujaratSaurastraSouth Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a gradual rise in both maximum and minimum temperatures across Gujarat over the next few days, with hot and humid conditions likely to develop in coastal areas between March 4 and March 6. According to the latest weather bulletin issued this noon, there...Read More

Flight Cancellations and Delays at Ahmedabad Airport Amid Middle East Tensions

Feb 28, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Flight operations at Ahmedabad Airport were significantly disrupted on Saturday following the closure of airspaces across several Middle Eastern countries amid escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Multiple arrivals and departures to and from Gulf destinations were cancelled, whil...Read More

Ahmedabad Airport Issues Passenger Advisory Amid Airspace Closures in Middle East

Feb 28, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad on Saturday issued a passenger advisory citing temporary closures and restrictions across multiple international airspaces. The advisory comes amid heightened tensions in parts of the Middle East following US and Israeli airstrikes on Ir...Read More

PM Modi Inaugurates Micron’s Semiconductor Plant in Sanand, Gujarat

Feb 28, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Sanand: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the Micron ATMP (Assembly, Test, Marking, and Packaging) facility in Sanand, Gujarat. This landmark event, marking the commencement of commercial production, signifies a historic milestone in India's journey toward global technology leadership. The Prime Minister...Read More

Stone Pelting on Ahmedabad–Mumbai Vande Bharat Express in Surat

Feb 28, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: A stone-pelting incident targeting the Mumbai-bound Vande Bharat Express near Bhestan railway station in Surat triggered swift action by railway authorities on Thursday evening. The incident occurred when a group of children allegedly threw stones at the train while playing, damaging the windowpane of one of the...Read More

CJI Lays Foundation Stone of Gujarat High Court Arbitration Centre

Feb 28, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: In a significant step towards strengthening Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant laid the foundation stone of the Gujarat High Court Arbitration Centre (GHAC) on February 28. The centre is being established under the aegis of the High Court of Gujarat. T...Read More

SMC Plans ₹23.41 Crore Revamp of Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium in Pal

Feb 28, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has proposed a comprehensive renovation and modernization of the Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium located in the Pal area, with an estimated cost of ₹23.41 crore. The proposal has been placed before the Public Works Committee for approval. The Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium holds signi...Read More

Illegal Dargah on Gauchar Land Demolished in Bharuch Village

Feb 28, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Bharuch: The district administration demolished an alleged illegal dargah and mazaar built on government grazing (gauchar) land in Gowali village of Jaghadiya taluka. The action was carried out under tight police security following the expiry of a final notice issued by the Gram Panchayat. It is learnt that the struct...Read More

GMDC Gets Environmental Clearance for Lignite & Limestone Mine in Kutch

Feb 28, 2026 | GujaratKutch

Kutch: The Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd (GMDC) on Friday announced that it has secured Environmental Clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for its Lakhpat–Punrajpur Lignite and Limestone Mine in Kutch, Gujarat. The mine has been approved with a production capacity of 3....Read More

Major Fire Breaks Out at Millennium Market-1 in Surat

Feb 28, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: A major fire broke out this morning at Millennium Market-1 near Kamela Darwaja in the Ring Road area of Surat, triggering panic among traders and shoppers. The blaze was reported around 10:30 am, when two to three shops on the top floor were engulfed in flames. Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising from the bu...Read More

Youth Suffers Five Stitches in Monkey Attack in Gandhinagar

Feb 28, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: After one incident of stray dog menace after another, a case of monkey menace has now come to light in the state capital. A youth was injured in a monkey attack in the Randheja area of Gandhinagar, triggering fear among local residents. According to reports, the monkey suddenly attacked and bit the youth,...Read More

Class 1 SMC Officer Surrenders in Bribery Case; Aide ‘Journalist’ Still Absconding

Feb 28, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: A suspended Class I officer who served as executive engineer of the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) surrendered before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday in a bribery case involving him and an aide who allegedly posed as a journalist. ACB officials said the engineer, Vipul Ganeshwala, will be produced...Read More

Mount Abu to Be Known as Aburaj; Rajasthan Announces Three Name Changes

Feb 28, 2026 | India

Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has announced that Mount Abu will now be officially known as Aburaj, as part of a broader move to restore historical identities of cities and towns in the state. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma made the announcement in the Rajasthan Assembly on Friday. Along with Mount Abu’s renami...Read More

Ahmedabad to Get ₹80 Crore 100 MLD Water Treatment Plant

Feb 28, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A new 100 MLD (million litres per day) water treatment plant will be set up at the Raska facility at a cost of ₹80 crore to meet the city’s growing drinking water demand. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s Water Committee Chairman Dilip Bagaria said the move comes amid rapid urban expansion in newly mer...Read More

23 Shell Firms Used in ₹102 Crore ITC Fraud; DGGI Ahmedabad Nabs 2

Feb 28, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSaurastra

Ahmedabad: The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Ahmedabad Zonal Unit, has arrested two Rajkot-based individuals for allegedly orchestrating a fake billing scam involving fraudulent availment and transfer of input tax credit (ITC) amounting to ₹102.25 crore. The accused, Vaibhav Boricha and Jatin Sak...Read More

Speeding Two-Wheeler Rider Hits Traffic Cop on SG Highway

Feb 28, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A traffic head constable sustained injuries after a speeding two-wheeler rider, whom he had signalled to halt, allegedly knocked him down near the Sanand bridge underpass on SG Road on Thursday morning. The rider, a 24-year-old woman, has been booked for negligent driving. The injured officer, 40-year-old J...Read More

PM Modi to Visit Sanand; Major Traffic Diversions Announced for February 28

Feb 27, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Sanand GIDC area on February 28, 2025, the Additional District Magistrate of Ahmedabad has issued a notification announcing significant traffic restrictions and diversions. The Prime Minister is scheduled to attend a corporate event at Micron, followed ...Read More

Gandhinagar to Get New Rs. 27 Crore Cricket Stadium

Feb 27, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: In a major boost for sports enthusiasts in the state capital, the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) has announced the construction of a state-of-the-art cricket stadium in the Randheja area (near GH-5 Corner). The ambitious project will be developed at an estimated cost of ₹26.85 crore. Stadium ...Read More

Lords Hotels Expands Footprint in Gujarat with New Resort in Salangpur

Feb 27, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Salangpur: Lords Hotels & Resorts has inaugurated its newest property in Salangpur, expanding its footprint in India’s growing religious and cultural tourism segment. The resort offers 24 cottages and 23 rooms, along with a banquet hall and landscaped party lawn for weddings and social functions. Facilities also...Read More

Cleanroom at Micron’s Sanand Semiconductor Plant Among the World’s Largest

Feb 27, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: Cleanrooms play a crucial role in semiconductor chip manufacturing, where precision leaves no room for error. The process requires an extremely controlled and hygienic environment, as even the smallest airborne particle can enter a chip and cause damage. Similar controlled facilities are also used in the p...Read More

Gujarat Govt Pays ₹300 Daily to Kin of Fishermen Held in Pakistan; ₹2.33 Crore in 2 Years

Feb 27, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The state government is providing financial assistance to the families of Gujarati fishermen detained by Pakistani authorities. According to information shared by the Fisheries Minister in the Assembly, a daily assistance of ₹300 was paid to 206 families over the last two years ending December 31, 2025. ...Read More

Ahmedabad civic body approves two sponge park projects in city

Feb 27, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has approved two major sponge park projects in the city’s South and West Zones to tackle waterlogging issues and improve groundwater recharge, while also creating new recreational spaces for residents. Sponge Park in Vatva Ward (South Zone) AMC will develop a spo...Read More

Gujarat Govt Receives 41 Complaints on Mandatory Nano Urea Distribution

Feb 27, 2026 | India

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has received 41 complaints in the past one year regarding the alleged compulsory distribution of nano liquid urea bottles along with the sale of conventional urea fertiliser in the state. The information was shared by the Agriculture Minister in the Assembly in response to a questio...Read More

322 Lions Die in Gujarat in Two Years; 64 Classified as Unnatural Deaths

Feb 27, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Gandhinagar: Fresh data on the lion population and mortality in Gujarat has been tabled in the State Assembly, revealing significant figures related to both conservation efforts and deaths over the past two years. As of January 31, 2026, the state is home to 255 adult male lions, 405 lionesses, and 231 cubs, according...Read More

Two Maharashtra Boats Caught Using LED Lights for Fishing Off Porbandar Coast

Feb 27, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Porbandar: Two Maharashtra-registered fishing boats were apprehended for allegedly carrying out light fishing about 25 nautical miles off the Porbandar coast during a joint patrol operation. According to a complaint filed by Lakhman Bhanu Sadia, Head Constable of Navibandar Marine Police Station, the incident occurred...Read More

Official Note on PM Modi’s Visit to Gujarat on 28th February

Feb 27, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his home state of Gujarat tomorrow, February 28. His office has released an official note regarding the visit. As per the note, at around 3:45 PM, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Semiconductor Assembly, Test, and Packaging (ATMP) facility of Micron Semiconducto...Read More

Speeding Car Overturns After Crashing into Divider in Surat; CCTV Footage Goes Viral

Feb 27, 2026 | India

Surat: In yet another rash driving incident, a speeding car lost control and overturned after crashing into a divider in the upscale Piplod area of the city. Two occupants of the vehicle sustained injuries in the incident. According to initial information, the driver allegedly lost control of the steering wheel while ...Read More