IMD Issues Orange Alert for Severe Heatwave in Gujarat for Next 48 Hours
Gujarat 3 hours ago

IMD Issues Orange Alert for Severe Heatwave in Gujarat for Next 48 Hours

Ahmedabad

Gulf flights partially resume from Ahmedabad Airport amid Iran conflict; several services still cancelled

India

Centre Invokes Essential Commodities Act to Ensure LPG Supply Amid Middle East Crisis

  • Centre Invokes Essential Commodities Act to Ensure LPG Supply Amid Middle East Crisis">

  • #LPG
Gujarat

Lakhpat - Dholavira National Highway to become 2-lane; Centre okays ₹650 crore upgrade

  • Lakhpat - Dholavira National Highway to become 2-lane; Centre okays ₹650 crore upgrade">

  • #NHAI #Nitin Gadkari

NEWS STORIES

Gujarat to launch ‘Asset Safety Monitoring Portal’; 1.5 Lakh Public Assets to Be Digitally Tracked

Mar 10, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: In a key decision aimed at safeguarding citizens and protecting public assets, the state government has announced the implementation of the ‘Asset Safety Monitoring Portal’. With this, all existing government and public infrastructure in the state, including roads, bridges, and buildings, will now be m...Read More

Gujarat to Install Air Quality and Lake Health Monitoring Systems Across 169 Urban Local Bodies

Mar 10, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Urban Development Mission under the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department of the state government will launch the ‘Lake and Air Watch’ initiative for real-time monitoring and improvement of lake health and air quality across cities, an official statement said. The initiative wil...Read More

Gandhinagar Civic Body to Buy Underwater ROV for Search & Rescue Ops

Mar 10, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) is set to upgrade its emergency response capabilities by procuring an advanced Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), aimed at strengthening search and rescue operations in rivers, lakes, and other water bodies where direct human intervention is risky or dif...Read More

Hoax Bomb Threats Trigger Security Checks at Passport Offices, University, Post Offices Across Gujarat

Mar 10, 2026 | GujaratSuratVadodara

Surat: For the second consecutive day, several government offices, passport offices, post offices and a university in Gujarat received hoax bomb threat emails, prompting large-scale security checks and evacuation of buildings across multiple cities. Parul University in Vadodara was among the first to receive the threa...Read More

Featured Video

View AllGujarat’s Unique Mobile School for the Rann Region

Mar 09, 2026 | Gujarat, India, Sports Featured

Indian Captain Suryakumar Yadav Visits Adalaj Stepwell After T20 World Cup Victory

Gandhinagar: After leading India to victory in the ICC T20 World Cup, captain Suryakumar Yadav visited the historic Adalaj Vav in Gandhinagar on Monday for an official photoshoot with the World Cup trophy, continuing the International Cricket Council’s tradition of linking major victories with iconic cultural landmar...Read More

More NEWS

Ahmedabad Textile, Chemical Units Under Pressure as Gas Curtailment Triggers Cost Surge

Mar 10, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Industrial units in the city’s chemical and textile clusters are facing rising input costs after gas supply to industrial consumers was curtailed amid the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict, leading to lower production and higher prices across the supply chain, industry representatives said. Chemical manufa...Read More

AMC demolishes illegal shops, reclaims over 7000 sq ft of reserved plot land

Mar 10, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Estate and Urban Development Department of the South West Zone of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) carried out a demolition drive in the Makarba area on Tuesday and cleared illegal constructions standing on land reserved for open space under a town planning scheme. According to an official AMC ...Read More

Surat Police Issue Strict Guidelines for Gyms, Background Check of Trainers Made Mandatory

Mar 10, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: City police have tightened regulations for gyms after receiving complaints that some trainers allegedly trapped women and girls in “love traps” and later blackmailed them. Following the complaints, the Special Operations Group (SOG) held a meeting with gym operators from Vesu, Piplod, Rander, Adajan and Pal...Read More

Stone-pelting between two groups in Ranip, six rounded up

Mar 10, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A clash broke out between two groups of the same community in Balolnagar area of Ranip on Monday night (March 9), during which stone-pelting took place between the two sides. Police reached the spot after receiving information and detained six persons in connection with the incident. According to police, th...Read More

Key road to Narendra Modi Stadium to be widened to 61 metres for sports enclave project

Mar 10, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Infrastructure projects in the city are being fast-tracked as Ahmedabad prepares for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and a possible bid for the 2036 Olympic Games. As part of the plan, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has approved widening the road from Sabarmati Toll Plaza to Narendra Modi Stadium to i...Read More

₹545 crore ITC scam probe in Rajkot takes turn, DGGI takes over investigation

Mar 10, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: The investigation into the ₹545 crore bogus Input Tax Credit (ITC) scam in Rajkot has taken a new turn after allegations of corruption surfaced during the probe. The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has now taken control of the investigation, and five intelligence officers posted in Ahmedabad, R...Read More

Man attacked in Khokhra after dispute over pet dog; three booked

Mar 10, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: An argument over keeping a pet dog turned violent in the Khokhra area, where a man was allegedly assaulted. Khokhra police have registered a case against a father and his two sons in connection with the incident that occurred on Sunday evening. According to the complaint, Shivshankar Divakar was discussing ...Read More

Heat scorches Gujarat; mercury crosses 41°C in Ahmedabad, Rajkot, other cities

Mar 10, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Temperatures climbed sharply across Gujarat on Monday, with Ahmedabad recording a maximum of 41.2°C, about 7°C above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city’s minimum temperature was 21.8°C, nearly 3.9°C above normal. Meanwhile, Rajkot and Surendranagar recorded the hi...Read More

HyFun Foods plans ₹900 crore expansion with new plant in north Gujarat

Mar 10, 2026 | BusinessGujaratNorth Gujarat

Mehsana: Frozen food manufacturer HyFun Foods will invest about ₹900 crore to set up a new manufacturing unit in north Gujarat to expand its capacity for French fries and potato-based products. The plant is expected to become operational by November–December 2026, according to a BusinessLine report. Managing Direc...Read More

Worker Registration Made Compulsory for Industrial and Private Units in Ahmedabad

Mar 09, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The City Police Commissioner, G.S. Malik, has issued a notification making it mandatory for all private industrial units and establishments in the city to register details of their workers, contract labourers, and domestic staff online in order to prevent crimes and strengthen internal security. The order ha...Read More

Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment gets SC nod; petition over land claim dismissed

Mar 09, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the redevelopment of Sabarmati Ashram by dismissing a petition filed by an individual who claimed possession of a portion of the land. The dispute had been pending for over a decade. In 2014, some occupants had moved the Small Causes Court in Ahmedabad, claiming rig...Read More

Ahmedabad Police Order Garages to Maintain Owner, Vehicle Records to Combat Vehicle Theft

Mar 09, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Police Commissioner has issued a notification making it mandatory for all garages, workshops, and service stations in the city to maintain detailed records of vehicles brought for repair, service, modification, or sale, in order to prevent the use of stolen vehicles in crimes and to strengthen ...Read More

Surat Double Suicide: Break-ups Angle Emerges in Probe into Death of Two Students

Mar 09, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: A police investigation into the suicide of two female college students in the Dindoli area of Surat has revealed that both girls were reportedly under severe emotional stress following recent break-ups in their relationships, officials said on Monday. The development has emerged as a key angle in the preliminary...Read More

Two Dolphins Rescued After Getting Stranded on Dahej Coast in Gujarat

Mar 09, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Bharuch: Two dolphins were rescued after getting stranded in a small creek on Dahej beach during low tide on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 11:00 am when the sea water receded, leaving the dolphins trapped in shallow water and unable to return to the sea. Workers of the motor launch Al Haidari, which was...Read More

Another place in Gujarat to get Vande Bharat Express train connectivity

Mar 09, 2026 | FaithGujaratNorth GujaratRailwayTravel

Shamlaji: In a significant decision benefiting thousands of devotees as well as residents of Aravalli district, the Ministry of Railways has approved a stoppage of the Vande Bharat Express at Shamlaji Road railway station on the Asarwa (Ahmedabad)–Udaipur route. The approval has been granted following a written repre...Read More

FIFA President congratulates Jay Shah on ‘wonderfully organised’ ICC T20 World Cup

Mar 09, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated ICC President Jay Shah following the successful organisation of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which concluded with host nation India winning the title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. India clinched a historic third T20 World Cup ti...Read More

Western Railway to Take 90-Day Block for Surat Station Redevelopment Work

Mar 09, 2026 | RailwaySurat

Surat: As part of the redevelopment work of Surat Railway Station, a traffic and power block will be imposed for the construction of a through-roof shed between Platforms No. 2, 3, and 4. The block has been approved by the Western Railway Headquarters, Churchgate. According to railway officials, efforts will be made t...Read More

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Dy CM Sanghavi Likely to Visit Delhi on March 10

Mar 09, 2026 | BJPGujaratPolitics

Gandhinagar: With the state gearing up for local polls soon, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi are scheduled to visit Delhi tomorrow to hold crucial discussions with the central leadership. As per local reports, the key objective of the visit is to review several important...Read More

Over 2.84 Lakh Bank Accounts Unfrozen in 2 Years via Cyber Helpline: Gujarat Govt

Mar 09, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government informed the State Assembly that a total of 2.85 lakh bank accounts of citizens have been unfrozen in the last two years with the help of the cyber helpline, while an online portal has also been created to allow people to apply for unfreezing their accounts from anywhere. The info...Read More

Ankleshwar Airport to Be Operational by End of 2028: Gujarat Govt

Mar 09, 2026 | AviationCentral GujaratGujaratTravel

Ankleshwar: The Gujarat government has informed the State Assembly that the under-construction airport at Ankleshwar is set to become operational by the end of 2028, while the first phase of development work has already been completed. The information was provided in the Assembly in response to a question. Replying on...Read More

Elon Musk Reacts to Surat Two Female Friends Suicide Case Linked to ChatGPT AI Misuse

Mar 09, 2026 | GujaratIndiaSurat

Surat: The suicide of two college students in Surat has sparked an international debate on the misuse of artificial intelligence after tech entrepreneur Elon Musk reacted to a social media post linking the incident to AI-based searches related to self-harm. The case, reported from the Dindoli area, involved two young w...Read More

SUDA Plans 3 TP Schemes Covering 460 Hectares Near Bullet Train Station in Surat

Mar 09, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The 270th board meeting of the Surat Urban Development Authority (SUDA) was held on Saturday, during which a budget of ₹1,149.78 crore for the financial year 2026–27 was approved. The budget includes an estimated income of ₹558.60 crore and an expenditure of ₹591.18 crore. The projected income comprises ...Read More

Sanghavi's appointment as Observer in Haryana RS polls is not ceremonial or routine

Mar 09, 2026 | BJPGujaratPolitics

Japan K Pathak, Gandhinagar: The appointment of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi as an observer for the Rajya Sabha elections in Haryana is far from ceremonial or routine. The contest for the second seat has turned into a closely watched battle between the BJP’s second candidate and the Congress’s lone ...Read More

Mega demolition drive in Rajkot; Over 350 illegal houses razed

Mar 09, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: A major demolition drive was carried out in the Laxminagar slum area of Rajkot to remove long-standing illegal encroachments. The operation was centred around the CDS Bipin Rawat underbridge, where structures had been built on land belonging to both the Railways and the Municipal Corporation. During the drive,...Read More

Late CM Vijay Rupani's Wife Anjali Rupani Appointed to Rajkot BJP City Executive Committee

Mar 09, 2026 | BJPGujaratPoliticsSaurastra

Rajkot: Ahead of the upcoming elections of the Rajkot Municipal Corporation, the city unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a new organisational structure, appointing ward in-charges and executive committee members to strengthen the party. Notably, Anjali Rupani, wife of late former Gujarat Chief Minis...Read More

BJP Appoints Gujarat Dy CM Sanghavi as Observer for Haryana Rajya Sabha Polls

Mar 09, 2026 | BJPGujaratPolitics

New Delhi: Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghavi, has been appointed as a central observer by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Haryana. The appointment was announced in a press release issued by BJP national general secretary Arun Singh on March 9, 2026. According t...Read More

VMC Seals GSRTC Makarpura Bus Depot Office Over Pending Tax Dues

Mar 09, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has launched an aggressive drive to recover outstanding taxes. As part of the action, the civic body’s tax collection branch carried out a raid at the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) bus depot in the Makarpura area on Monday. The municipal corporatio...Read More

20 Leopards Shifted from Junnar Forest Division to Vantara in Jamnagar

Mar 09, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Junnar: To tackle the rising human-leopard conflict and overcrowding at rescue facilities, the Junnar Forest Department has started relocating leopards to Gujarat. In the first phase, 20 leopards were sent to the Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (Vantara) in Jamnagar. Over the past decade, the Junnar...Read More

Fire Breaks Out in Shapath 4 Building on SG Highway

Mar 09, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A fire broke out in the Shapath-4 building on SG Highway on Monday morning after an air conditioner caught fire in a unit on the eighth floor. The incident triggered panic among people in the building, with several occupants rushing out for safety. Three fire brigade vehicles from the Bodakdev Fire Station r...Read More

IT Survey Across Multiple States, Including Gujarat in Restaurant Tax Evasion Case

Mar 09, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratIndia

Ahmedabad: The Income Tax Department on Sunday launched a nationwide survey at around 60–70 locations to expose a well-organised software-based network allegedly used by restaurants across several States and Union Territories, including Gujarat, to evade taxes on a large scale. The crackdown was initiated by the Cen...Read More