Above-Normal Temperatures Persist Across Gujarat; Ahmedabad, Rajkot Hottest at 41.9°C
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ACB Gujarat Nabs Sarpanch's Husband, Aide in Rs 5 Lakh Bribery Case

Jun 08, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Kalyanpur: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Sunday trapped and arrested two persons while they were allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹5 lakh in Devbhumi Dwarka district. The accused had allegedly demanded money from a quarry operator in exchange for ensuring that he and his business partner would not face harassment...Read More

Operation Delta Hunt: 609 Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals Detained Across Gujarat

Jun 08, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: As part of Operation Delta Hunt, law enforcement agencies across Gujarat have detained a total of 609 illegal Bangladeshi nationals from various parts of the state as of 8 pm on June 6. According to official figures, those detained include 161 men, 323 women, and 125 children. The highest number of detenti...Read More

Gujarat CM Sanctions ₹629 Crore for Four-Laning of Six Roads in Kutch

Jun 08, 2026 | GujaratKutchRoad Journey

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved ₹629 crore for the four-laning of six key roads in Kutch district as part of the state government's ongoing efforts to strengthen road infrastructure and improve connectivity, a press release said. The approved projects include the four-laning, widening, and...Read More

Gujarat Energy Mulls Port-Based Propane Import Hub Near Morbi

Jun 08, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Energy Ltd (GEL), India's largest city gas distribution company and one of the country's biggest importers of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is exploring the development of dedicated port-based infrastructure for propane imports and storage as it seeks to expand its fuel offerings to industrial custome...Read More

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Jun 06, 2026 | Gujarat Featured

Gujarat Wins Five National Awards for PM Surya Ghar Yojana

Gandhinagar: Gujarat has secured five national awards for its outstanding performance under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, reaffirming its position as a leading renewable energy state in the country. The awards were presented at a national ceremony held at Atal Akshay Urja Bhavan in New Delhi by Union Minister f...Read More

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ACB Gujarat Traps Municipality Clerk in Bribery Case

Jun 08, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Babra: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat on Sunday trapped and arrested a junior clerk of Babra Municipality while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹4,000 for issuing a birth certificate in Amreli district. According to the ACB, the accused, Nanubhai Mamaiyabhai Gamara (54), had allegedly demanded a...Read More

Ahmedabad School Van Fares Hiked by ₹200, Auto-Rickshaw Charges Up by ₹100

Jun 08, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Parents in Ahmedabad are set to face higher education-related expenses after school transport operators announced an increase in van and auto-rickshaw fares. Under the revised rates, monthly school van charges have been raised by ₹200, while auto-rickshaw fares have gone up by ₹100. The fare hike come...Read More

SG Highway Stretch from ISKCON to KD Hospital Declared Zero-Tolerance Road

Jun 08, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The city traffic police and the municipal corporation have launched a major initiative to address persistent traffic congestion on the busy S.G. Highway by declaring the stretch between ISKCON Crossroads and KD Hospital a "Zero Tolerance Road." The move is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted traffic flow and eve...Read More

Western Railway to Upgrade Okha–Shalimar Express Train with Modern LHB Coaches

Jun 08, 2026 | GujaratRailwaySaurastraTravel

Ahmedabad: In a move aimed at enhancing passenger safety and travel comfort, Western Railway has decided to replace the conventional ICF coaches with modern LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches on the weekly 22905/22906 Okha–Shalimar Express. According to Western Railway, Train No. 22905 Okha–Shalimar Express will op...Read More

3 Killed, Others Injured After Truck Rams Parked Car on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Vadodara

Jun 08, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Three members of a family from Silvassa were killed and several others injured after a speeding truck rammed into their parked car on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Karjan in Vadodara district early Monday. The victims were part of an 11-member family travelling to Rajasthan for a pilgrimage to the Khatu...Read More

Stray Dog Menace: 7-Year-Old Boy Attacked in Surat

Jun 08, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: A seven-year-old boy was injured after being attacked by a stray dog in the Althan area of Surat on Sunday morning, sparking fresh concerns over the growing stray dog menace in the city. The child was rushed to the New Civil Hospital, where he received first aid and anti-rabies treatment. The incident occurred ...Read More

Rajkot Businessman Loses Rs 29 Lakh in Fake SNITCH Franchise Scam

Jun 08, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: A 19-year-old entrepreneur from Rajkot has filed a complaint with the City Cyber Crime police after allegedly being cheated of Rs 29 lakh by fraudsters posing as representatives of a leading apparel brand and offering a fake franchise opportunity. According to the complaint, Hitarth Amipara, a resident of Gi...Read More

Schools Reopen Across Gujarat After 35-Day Summer Vacation; New Academic Year 2026-27 Begins

Jun 08, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Schools across Gujarat reopened on Monday after a 35-day summer vacation, marking the beginning of the 2026-27 academic session. More than 54,000 government, grant-in-aid and private schools across the state came alive with the return of students. Over 1.15 crore students began the new academic year, with ma...Read More

Vadodara Police Bust Fake Call Centre Targeting Foreign Nationals, Four Held

Jun 08, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Local Crime Branch (LCB) on Sunday busted a fake call centre operating from the Race Course area and arrested four men accused of cheating foreign nationals through a fraudulent loan approval scheme. Acting on a tip-off, LCB officials raided an apartment and found the accused allegedly running the oper...Read More

Wrong-Way Driving Claims Four Lives on Delhi - Mumbai Expressway Near Vadodara

Jun 07, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Four people were killed and five others injured after a Maruti Eeco van travelling on the wrong side of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway collided head-on with a truck near Vadodara late on Saturday night. According to police, the accident took place around 11.30 pm near Samiyala village on the outskirts of the ...Read More

Rain Activity to Gradually Increase Across Gujarat; South Gujarat to Receive Showers Throughout Week

Jun 07, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat is likely to witness a gradual increase in pre-monsoon rainfall activity over the next seven days, with South Gujarat expected to remain the main rain-bearing region, according to the latest forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The forecast indicates isolated light to mo...Read More

Watch | Lion lifts Pilgrim's Bag at Shetrunjay Hill in Palitana

Jun 07, 2026 | GujaratSaurastraVideo

Palitana: A lion was spotted once again on the sacred Shatrunjaya Hill in Palitana, one of the most revered Jain pilgrimage sites in Gujarat, causing panic among pilgrims undertaking the climb. According to reports, the lion suddenly appeared on the footpath used by pilgrims, prompting many to halt their journey...Read More

Senior Gujarat Police Officers to Stay Overnight in Border Villages

Jun 07, 2026 | GujaratKutchNorth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Under the guidance of Gujarat Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi, eight senior police officers of the state will undertake a two-day visit to 16 border villages in the districts of Vav-Tharad, Patan and Kutch on June 11 and 12. As part of the initiative, the officers will stay overnight at the home...Read More

Domestic LPG Cylinder Price Hiked by ₹29; New Rates Effective from Midnight

Jun 07, 2026 | India

New Delhi: Domestic LPG cylinder prices have been increased by ₹29, with the revised rates coming into effect from midnight on Saturday. Following the hike, the price of a 14.2-kg household LPG cylinder in Delhi has risen from ₹913 to ₹942. In some regions, the retail price has increased from around ₹918 to ...Read More

Four Workers Die of Suspected Toxic Gas Exposure While Cleaning ETP Tank in Surat

Jun 07, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Four workers, including a supervisor, died after allegedly inhaling toxic gas while cleaning an underground Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) tank at a jewellery processing unit in Surat's Khand Bazar area on Saturday. The incident occurred at Rati House (Ratih Jewellers), located near the Choryasi Dairy premise...Read More

AI, Drone Technology, EV Repair, Solar Energy, 3D Printing Among Key New Courses Introduced in ITIs of Gujarat

Jun 07, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat today in a note informed that extensive skill development programmes are being undertaken in Industrial Training Institutes(ITIs)  to create a skilled workforce for emerging sectors while generating employment opportunities for young people. The newly introduced technology-driven...Read More

ACB Gujarat Books Retired SMC Engineer in Disproportionate Assets Case

Jun 07, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a disproportionate assets (DA) case against a retired engineer of the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) for allegedly possessing assets worth Rs 68.98 lakh in excess of his known sources of income following an investigation into his service period spanning nearly a...Read More

IndiGo Flight from Pune Executes Go-Around Before Landing at Ahmedabad Airport; Faces 45-Minute Delay

Jun 07, 2026 | AhmedabadAviationGujaratTravel

Ahmedabad: Passengers aboard an IndiGo flight from Pune to Ahmedabad experienced an unexpected delay on Thursday morning after the aircraft was forced to abort its initial landing attempt at Ahmedabad airport and execute a go-around before landing safely. The incident involved IndiGo flight 6E 2155, which departed Pun...Read More

Western Railway to Run Weekly Asarva - Agra Cantt Special Train from Ahmedabad

Jun 06, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: To meet the increased travel demand during the summer season, Western Railway has announced a weekly special train service between Asarva in Ahmedabad and Agra Cantt. According to an official release from the Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway, Train No. 01909 Asarva–Agra Cantt Special will operate eve...Read More

IMD Forecasts Pre-Monsoon Rains in These Parts of Gujarat Till June 12

Jun 06, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain and thundershowers at isolated places across parts of Gujarat over the next seven days, while no major weather warnings have been issued for the state. According to the latest weather bulletin issued on Saturday, rainfall activity...Read More

Gujarat Plans 7.33-km Four-Lane Balasinor Bypass

Jun 06, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Lunawada: The Gujarat government's Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department has invited bids for consultancy services to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and feasibility study for the proposed Balasinor Bypass Road in Mahisagar district. The proposed bypass will be around 7.33 kilometres long and is planned as ...Read More

Wilson Hill in Gujarat to Be Developed as Eco-Tourism Site

Jun 06, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Valsad: Wilson Hill, a popular hill station in South Gujarat, is set to undergo a major transformation as the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL) has launched a nearly ₹10-crore eco-tourism development project aimed at boosting tourism while preserving the area's natural beauty. The project, estimated at ...Read More

Ahmedabad Police Bust Fake Currency Racket; Notes Worth Rs 28.94 Lakh Seized, Six Held

Jun 06, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Vatva Police and Local Crime Branch (LCB) have unearthed a counterfeit currency racket and seized fake Indian currency notes with a face value of approximately Rs 28.94 lakh, officials said on Saturday. Police have arrested six persons, including an alleged supplier, while one accused in the case was fou...Read More

The Fern Residency Vadodara, Series by Marriott, Opens in Alkapuri

Jun 06, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Fern Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint in Gujarat with the launch of The Fern Residency Vadodara, Alkapuri, Series by Marriott, reinforcing the hospitality chain’s presence in one of the state's key commercial hubs. Situated in the bustling Alkapuri area, the new property takes the number...Read More

Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik Appointed as New Gujarat DGP

Jun 06, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has appointed Gyanendar Singh Malik, the Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad City, as the new Director General and Inspector General of Police (DGP) of Gujarat. According to a notification issued by the Home Department, Malik, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Gujarat cadre, has been ap...Read More

Mumbai - Surat Flying Ranee Express Gets New Halt in South Gujarat

Jun 06, 2026 | GujaratRailwaySouth Gujarat

Valsad: Passengers in the Umargam-Sanjan region of Valsad district have received a major boost with the approval of a stoppage for the Flying Ranee Express at Umargam Road railway station. The Railway Ministry has approved a halt for Train Nos. 12921/12922 Mumbai Central–Surat Flying Ranee Express at Umargam Road st...Read More

VMC Inaugurates Harni Oxygen Park; 15,500-Tree Linear Park to Come Up Next

Jun 06, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has announced the development of a new linear park in the Danteshwar area as part of its efforts to expand the city's green cover. The project is being undertaken under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro (L&T). The init...Read More

Vadodara Fire Brigade Issues Notices to 269 Buildings Over Safety Violations

Jun 06, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Vadodara Fire Brigade has issued notices to 269 buildings after detecting fire safety violations during inspections of 678 properties across the city over the past five months. The inspections, conducted as part of a fire safety enforcement drive launched in January, covered a wide range of establishme...Read More

Gujarat CM Reviews Work on Sabarmati Riverfront Phase 4-6, GTU Campus Projects

Jun 06, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday reviewed the progress of two major infrastructure projects in and around Gandhinagar and directed officials to ensure their timely completion. The Chief Minister visited the under-construction Sabarmati Riverfront Phase 4 to 6 project and inspected the 17.20-km s...Read More

Western Railway to Run Udhna-Madhubani and Udhna-Jhanjharpur Special Trains

Jun 06, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Western Railway has announced the operation of special fare trains between Udhna in Surat and Bihar’s Madhubani and Jhanjharpur to cater to passenger demand. Advance booking for the services commenced on June 5. A total of two round trips of the Udhna–Madhubani Special will be operated. Train No. 09045 Udhn...Read More