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Malhar Dosa, Kathiyawadi Dhaba Among 4 Units Sealed in Surat; 439 kg of Unfit Food Destroyed

Nov 10, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Four food establishments in Surat have been sealed for violating food safety and hygiene regulations, while approximately 439 kg of stale, expired and otherwise unfit food items worth ₹53,632 were destroyed during inspections of 65 establishments conducted by the Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) ahe...Read More

Surat to Get ₹42-Crore, 200-Foot-Wide Road to Dumas with Cycle Track, Green Spaces

Nov 10, 2026 | GujaratSouth GujaratSurat

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is constructing a 200-foot-wide concrete (CC) road to Dumas at a cost of ₹42 crore, aimed at improving connectivity to one of the city's most popular picnic destinations. The road, which will feature modern amenities such as a cycle track, walkways, landscaped gardens and ...Read More

GSRTC earns ₹25.32 crore from 10 lakh advance bookings amid Diwali rush

Nov 10, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRoad JourneyTravel

Ahmedabad: Advance bookings for Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) buses have witnessed a significant surge during the Diwali festive season as passengers travel to their hometowns to celebrate the festival. According to GSRTC booking data, a total of 10,03,497 seats have been booked in advance for tra...Read More

South Gujarat’s First Jungle Safari Opens at Kevdi Forest in Surat District

Nov 10, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: South Gujarat’s first jungle safari has been launched in the Kevdi forest area of Mandvi taluka, offering visitors a two-hour wildlife experience along a five-km natural forest trail connecting the Kevdi Eco Tourism site to Raja no Taka. The safari, operated in eight-seater vehicles, is priced at ₹3,400 per ...Read More

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View AllModi's Diwali with Security Forces in Bastar

Nov 10, 2026 | Ahmedabad, Gujarat Featured

Gujarat Space-Tech Startup PierSight Completes Key Testing of Varuna 2.0 Maritime Surveillance Satellite

Gujarat Space-Tech Startup PierSight Completes Key Testing of Varuna 2.0 Maritime Surveillance Satellite

Ahmedabad, November 10, 2026: Ahmedabad-based space technology startup PierSight has successfully completed the integration and structural testing of the qualification model of its first commercial Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Automatic Identification System (AIS) satellite, Varuna 2.0, marking a ...Read More

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Sasan Gir to Get Lords Inn; 26th Property of Lords Hotels & Resorts in Gujarat

Nov 10, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Sasan Gir: Lords Hotels & Resorts is set to expand its presence in Gujarat with the upcoming opening of Lords Inn Sasan Gir, its 26th operational property in the state. Located near Gir National Park, the hotel will cater to wildlife enthusiasts, families and leisure travellers visiting the region. The 44-room p...Read More

No Tatkal Quota or Dynamic Pricing in Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains; Ticket Booking Rules Explained

Nov 10, 2026 | IndiaIndia/WorldRailwayTravel

New Delhi: Indian Railways has ruled out the Tatkal booking facility for Vande Bharat Sleeper Express trains, allowing passengers to reserve berths only during the Advance Reservation Period (ARP). The move is aimed at encouraging advance travel planning, with all berths available under the general reservation quota. F...Read More

Gujarat Among States With Lowest Petrol Taxes, Levies Just ₹15.7 Per Litre

Nov 10, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat is among the states with the lowest tax burden on petrol in India, with state-level taxes and levies amounting to ₹15.7 per litre, according to an October 2026 state-wise comparison of petrol taxation. The data places Gujarat as the fourth-lowest state in terms of state taxes on petrol, behind...Read More

New Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express to Connect Gujarat and Bihar

Nov 10, 2026 | GujaratKutchRailwayTravel

Chhapra: Rail connectivity in Bihar's Saran region is set to receive a significant boost with the introduction of a new Amrit Bharat Express between Bhuj in Gujarat and Barauni in Bihar. The Railway Ministry has approved the operation of the train, with a scheduled stoppage at Chhapra Junction, providing passengers fro...Read More

Morbi Ceramic Industry Cuts PNG Consumption as Propane Availability Improves

Nov 10, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Morbi: Gujarat Energy's piped natural gas (PNG) sales to Morbi, India's largest ceramic manufacturing cluster, have plunged nearly 90% in five months to around 1 million standard cubic metres per day (mmscmd), from a peak of 8.5 mmscmd during the supply disruption triggered by the Iran war. Improved propane availabilit...Read More

Flat Tyre No Excuse for Flight Cancellation: Gujarat Consumer Panel Penalises Ventura Air Connect

Nov 10, 2026 | AviationGujaratSuratTravel

Ahmedabad: An airline cannot cite a flat tyre to justify flight cancellation when inadequate fleet management leaves passengers stranded, the Gujarat State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ruled, holding Ventura Air Connect Ltd liable for deficiency in service. Dismissing the airline's appeal, the state co...Read More

Upcoming Concerts in Ahmedabad 2026-27: Diljit Dosanjh, Arijit Singh, Sonu Nigam, Papon, AR Rahman Among Artists to Perform

Nov 09, 2026 | AhmedabadEntertainmentGujaratMusic

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad is gearing up for a packed concert calendar, with several prominent Indian singers and musical acts scheduled to perform in the city over the coming months. From Diljit Dosanjh and Papon to Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal and A.R. Rahman, music lovers can look forward to a series of live p...Read More

Gujarat Must Become Drug-Free by 2028, Says Amit Shah

Nov 09, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday advanced Gujarat's target of becoming drug-free to December 31, 2028, a year before the Centre's nationwide deadline of December 31, 2029. Launching a dedicated toll-free helpline, 1033, Shah called for a united campaign involving government agencies, parents, teach...Read More

INS Surat Reaches Muscat for 15th India-Oman Maritime Exercise Naseem Al Bahr

Nov 09, 2026 | GujaratIndiaIndia/WorldSurat

Muscat: Indian Naval Ship Surat arrived at Muscat, Oman, on November 8, to participate in the 15th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise Naseem Al Bahr (Sea Breeze), followed by a Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman. The exercise will feature professional engagements d...Read More

Three Rounds Fired in Self-Defence as Mob Attacks Society Residents in Ahmedabad; 15 Booked

Nov 09, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Seven people, including three minors, have been nabbed after a mob allegedly attacked residents of Empire Skyview Society on Science City Road in Bodakdev on the night of November 8 following a dispute over firecrackers. At least four residents were injured in the assault, prompting a resident to fire three ...Read More

Another Boy Killed in Leopard Attack in Gujarat

Nov 09, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Junagadh: An eight-year-old boy was killed in a leopard attack in Datrana village of Mendarda taluka in Junagadh district on Diwali evening, triggering panic among residents and prompting the Forest Department to launch an operation to capture the animal. The leopard also collided with a motorcycle while fleeing, leavi...Read More

Gujarat HC Slaps ₹1 Lakh Personal Cost on Ahmedabad Collector for Defying Court Order

Nov 09, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has ordered the Ahmedabad collector to pay ₹1 lakh in litigation costs from his personal salary for repeatedly rejecting a woman's non-agricultural (NA) land use application on grounds already quashed by the court. Allowing a petition filed by Bhumika Rao, Justice M K Thakker held...Read More

Ahmedabad: 6-Lane ISKCON-Sanand Elevated Corridor on SG Highway Opens to Public

Nov 09, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The 4.03-km-long ISKCON-Sanand elevated corridor on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway (SG Highway) in Ahmedabad was opened to the public following its inauguration by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, providing motorists with a smoother and faster commute across some of the city's busiest traffic junctions. Co...Read More

Festive rush at Udhna Railway Station: 43,500 passengers travel on 12 trains overnight

Nov 09, 2026 | GujaratRailwaySuratTravel

Surat: Udhna railway station witnessed a massive festive rush, with more than 43,500 passengers travelling on 12 trains over a 15-hour period from Saturday night to Sunday afternoon. According to railway officials, 12 trains, including nine special services and three regular trains, were operated from Udhna to accom...Read More

Amit Shah inaugurates SG Highway flyover, other AMC projects worth Rs. 1,024 crore in Ahmedabad

Nov 09, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates and lays foundation stones for around 30 development projects of the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), worth ₹1,024 crore, in his Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency on Monday. Several areas of western Ahmedabad, including stretches of the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar ...Read More

Ahmedabad Railway Division handles over 8.20 lakh passengers in six days during Diwali, Chhath rush

Nov 09, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailwayTravel

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway handled over 8.20 lakh passengers between November 1 and 6 amid increased travel demand during Diwali and Chhath Puja, with 73 special train trips scheduled in November to facilitate passenger movement to major destinations across the country. The division has put i...Read More

ACB Gujarat nabs head constable while taking Rs. 70,000 bribe

Nov 09, 2026 | GujaratKutch

Bhuj: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has caught a police head constable posted at Koday Police Station while allegedly accepting a ₹70,000 bribe from a citizen for the release of seized dump trucks. The accused, identified as Vipulbhai Daljibhai Chaudhary, 32, was caught red-handed during an ACB trap operation a...Read More

Diwali Vacation in Limbo: Multiple SpiceJet Flights Cancelled from Ahmedabad Airport

Nov 07, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Several SpiceJet flights from Ahmedabad Airport faced cancellations and significant delays on Saturday, November 7, leaving passengers stranded and disrupting their Diwali vacation plans. Travellers heading to Kerala, Patna and Bagdogra alleged that the airline failed to provide timely information about flig...Read More

Gujarat Energy Plans 200 TPD Compressed Biogas Capacity; Invites Partners for Joint Venture

Nov 07, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Energy Limited (GEL), India’s largest city gas distribution company by sales volume, plans to establish 200 tonnes per day (TPD) of compressed biogas (CBG) production capacity in its initial phase. This will include a 100 TPD facility in Gujarat and another 100 TPD outside the state, as it seeks ...Read More

Amit Shah Reviews Gujarat’s Law and Order, Security; Pushes for Drug-Free India by 2029

Nov 07, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday reviewed Gujarat’s law and order situation, public safety and security preparedness during a high-level meeting in Ahmedabad ahead of the Diwali festival. The meeting, attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Har...Read More

DRI Busts Cigarette Smuggling Racket at Mundra Port; 2 Detained

Nov 07, 2026 | GujaratKutch

Mundra: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has uncovered a suspected cigarette smuggling racket at Mundra Port after intercepting 18 suspicious containers shipped from Gulf countries. Imported cigarettes worth crores of rupees have been seized from three containers so far, with the inspection of the remainin...Read More

Ambaji Temple Revises Aarti, Darshan Timings for Diwali and Bestu Varas

Nov 07, 2026 | FaithGujaratNorth GujaratReligious

Ambaji: The Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust has announced revised aarti and darshan timings at the Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha district during the Diwali festival and Gujarati New Year celebrations in November 2026. According to the trust, special arrangements will be made for devotees visiting the temple on...Read More

Dr. Pruthul Desai Appointed as Vice Chancellor of Gujarat University

Nov 07, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has appointed Dr Pruthul Rameshbhai Desai, Principal of Sir P T Sarvajanik College of Science, Surat, as the new Vice Chancellor of Gujarat University for a five-year term. The Education Department issued a notification on Saturday, November 7, 2026, announcing his appointment under...Read More

Vadodara Railway Station Adds Holding Area, Steps Up Security for Festive Rush

Nov 07, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Vadodara Railway Station has set up a 350-square-foot passenger holding area on Platform No. 6 and strengthened crowd-management arrangements at the railway station ahead of the Diwali and Chhath Puja rush, with around 10,000 passengers expected to travel towards North India, Bihar and West Bengal. The speci...Read More

Leopard Kills 7-Year-Old Boy in Amreli

Nov 07, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Amreli: A seven-year-old boy was mauled to death by a leopard while labourers were picking cotton in a field near Sanosara village in Amreli district on Saturday morning, triggering panic across the surrounding villages. The incident occurred around 8:45 am in a field belonging to Jitu Somlabhai Manjariya, located o...Read More

Bhavnagar to Get Two New Overbridges

Nov 07, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Bhavnagar: Bhavnagar is set to get two new overbridges to improve connectivity and ease traffic congestion, with a ₹650 crore mega project planned between Nari Chokdi and Vartej and another bridge proposed at the Kumbharwada railway crossing. State Government spokesperson and Bhavnagar West MLA Jitu Vaghani announ...Read More

Western Railway to Run Utran-Khatipura Special Trains Connecting Surat with Jaipur

Nov 07, 2026 | GujaratRailwaySuratTravel

Ahmedabad: Western Railway (WR) will operate special trains between Utran in Gujarat and Khatipura in Rajasthan on November 9, 10, 16 and 17 to facilitate passenger travel. Train No. 09131 Utran–Khatipura Special will depart Utran at 2.15 pm on November 9 and 16 (Mondays) and arrive at Khatipura at 10 am the follo...Read More

Minimum Temperature Drops Below 20°C in Ahmedabad as Nighttime Chill Sets In

Nov 07, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad's minimum temperature dropped below 20°C to 19.5°C on Saturday, marking a gradual dip in nighttime temperatures across parts of Gujarat as the winter chills set in. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in the city was 1.4°C below normal. Gandhinagar ...Read More

Indian Coast Guard Rescues Injured Fisherman Off Gujarat Coast

Nov 07, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Amreli: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued a 21-year-old fisherman who sustained a severe head injury aboard a fishing boat 40 nautical miles off Jafrabad in Amreli district on November 5. Acting on information received from the Assistant Director of Fisheries, Jafrabad, the Indian Coast Guard Station Pipavav coor...Read More

GSPL Transmission Plans ₹3,500 Crore Capex to Expand Gujarat Gas Pipeline Network

Nov 07, 2026 | AhmedabadBusinessGujarat

Ahmedabad: Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL) Transmission Ltd plans to invest approximately ₹3,500 crore over the next two to three years to expand its pipeline network, primarily through capacity augmentation and connectivity to new geographical areas, BusinessLine reported. According to the report, the propo...Read More