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10 Tribal People Return to Hinduism at 'Ghar Wapsi' Event in Surat

Jul 18, 2026 | GujaratSouth GujaratSuratTribal Belt

Surat: Around 10 members of tribal families from Dang, who had earlier converted to Christianity, re-embraced Sanatan Hindu Dharma through a religious ceremony held at the Jalebi Hanuman Dada Temple in Mangrol taluka in Surat. The participants, belonging to remote villages in Subir taluka of Dang district, underwent r...Read More

Gujarat to Set Up Market Rate Committee for Power Line Compensation: Govt

Jul 18, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Morbi: Gujarat Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Skill Development Kantibhai Amrutiya today chaired a meeting with farmer representatives to discuss the implementation of the state government's decisions aimed at ensuring transparent and appropriate compensation for land affected by the laying of power trans...Read More

AMC Interconnects 8 Ponds, Boosts Rainwater Harvesting Capacity by 50.24 Lakh Cubic Feet

Jul 18, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: In a major step towards sustainable water management and rainwater conservation, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has interconnected eight ponds in the city's South-West Zone to maximise rainwater harvesting and prevent water wastage. The project, undertaken under the National Disaster Management A...Read More

Gujarat Govt Hikes Commission for Fair Price Shop Owners; Over 17,000 to Benefit

Jul 18, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has increased the commission paid to fair price shop operators for the distribution of wheat and rice to beneficiaries under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Household (PHH) categories covered by the National Food Security Act, 2013. According to a resolution issued by t...Read More

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View AllInside India's First Hydrogen-Powered Train: A Leap Towards Green Mobility

Jul 18, 2026 | Gujarat, Saurastra Featured

Gujarat's Coastal Asiatic Lions Thrive on Wild Prey, New Study Challenges Livestock Dependence Assumption

Gandhinagar: Ask anyone why Asiatic lions have expanded beyond the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary and are now roaming freely across Gujarat's coastal landscape, and the most common answer is that they are drawn by the abundance of domestic cattle. However, a new scientific study challenges this long-held belief, revealing that...Read More

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Idar Mamlatdar orders land linked to MLA Raman Vora to be vested with government

Jul 18, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Sabarkantha: The Mamlatdar of Idar has ordered that a parcel of agricultural land in Davada village be declared Shree Sarkar (vested with the government) in a case involving allegations that BJP MLA Raman Vora and his family purchased the land despite not being eligible as farmers. According to officials, the case p...Read More

Gujarat Govt to provide subsidised fodder to cattle breeders in Kutch amid rain deficit

Jul 18, 2026 | GujaratKutch

Kutch: Due to a lack of rainfall in Kutch district this year, natural grass production has not started, leading to a shortage of fodder for cattle breeders. Keeping this in mind, the Gujarat government has decided to distribute grass at subsidized rates to cattle breeders in all talukas of the district. As per the r...Read More

AMC Files Police Complaint Over Illegal Occupation of EWS Houses

Jul 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has launched action against the illegal occupation of government-built Economically Weaker Section (EWS) housing in the Madhavpura area, filing a police complaint against several encroachers after clearing the premises. As per reports, Praful Patel, Estate TDO of AMC's ...Read More

Gujarat Police Nab MP Man for Posing as Hindu, Trapping Minor Girl in Sextortion Scheme

Jul 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Gujarat police have arrested a married man from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, after he used a fake profile and false identity to threaten a 17-year-old Hindu girl online for months. Posing as a 23-year-old unmarried Hindu called “Sonu,” the accused, 25-year-old Bittukhan Rahishkhan, befriended the teenager o...Read More

Banned dye found in snacks; AMC seals distributor, stops sale of 75,000 packets

Jul 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A routine food safety inspection by the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has uncovered the presence of a banned oil-soluble dye in a children's snack, triggering a wider crackdown on its distribution network. The contaminated product, sold under the brand name 'Bachcho Ka Pasta', was sampled from a gro...Read More

Gujarat HC Bars Tourists from Carrying Food on Boats at Thol Lake

Jul 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has directed the state government and concerned authorities to strengthen conservation measures at the Thol Lake Bird Sanctuary, stressing the need to protect Gujarat's ecologically sensitive wetlands. Hearing a suo motu matter, a bench comprising Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Ju...Read More

Six Booked for Forging Aadhaar Card to Grab and Sell Seven Plots in Surat

Jul 18, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Six persons have been booked for allegedly forging an Aadhaar card to fraudulently transfer ownership of seven plots in Bhavaninagar-2 Society at Pali village in the Sachin GIDC area before selling them. According to the police complaint, the plots were originally purchased by Virumati Modi through sale agree...Read More

Biker Killed After Crashing into Stray Cattle on Sanand-Bavla Highway

Jul 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Sanand: A young man died after his motorcycle collided with stray cattle sitting in the middle of the road near Pippan village on the Sanand-Bavla highway in Ahmedabad district. The entire accident was captured on a nearby CCTV camera. According to information received, the accident occurred at around 8:30 pm on Jul...Read More

Gujarat Govt Renames Chudel Village in Surat District as Chandanpur

Jul 18, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Gujarat government has officially renamed Chudel village in Mandvi taluka of Surat district as Chandanpur following approval from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the state government has notified the name change through a...Read More

Indian Railways Builds India's First Steel Pedestrian Subway in Surat in Just 8 Hours

Jul 18, 2026 | GujaratRailwaySurat

Surat: In a key milestone for passenger safety and modern construction technology, Indian Railways completed the construction of the country's first steel pedestrian subway using corrugated steel arch technology at Udhna railway station in Surat under the Mumbai Division of Western Railway. The project, executed by Lar...Read More

PM Modi likely to visit Gujarat in August

Jul 18, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Navsari: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit his home state of Gujarat next month. As per reports, the PM is expected to visit Navsari during August. Though there is no official information regarding the visit, preparations for the PM's visit are underway. In anticipation of the PM's visit, Navsari Lok Sabh...Read More

Married man booked for raping a minor Hindu female from Rajkot on promise of marriage

Jul 18, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: A 19-year-old Hindu female from the city has filed a complaint against a Muslim man from Jamnagar, alleging that he repeatedly raped her on the pretext of marrying her after divorcing his wife. The Gandhigram police have registered an FIR against the accused under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhit...Read More

Rajkot Civic Body Seals Aadaro Restaurant, Jalaram Lassi; Issues Notices to 9 Eateries

Jul 18, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: The Food Department of the Health Branch of the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has intensified its drive against food safety violations, inspecting 87 restaurants, eateries, and food establishments over the past three days. During the inspection campaign, officials destroyed 59 kg of stale and inedible food...Read More

Road in Kankariya area partially shut for traffic due to breakdown in SWD duct

Jul 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) officials informed that the road connecting Kankariya Lake to Bhulabhai (Football ground to Kankariya) has been partially shut and the traffic has been diverted due to breakdown in SWD duct. The repairing work is ongoing. With this the road connecting Kankariya lake to Anu...Read More

Max Temperatures Remain Above Normal Across Gujarat Despite Monsoon Activity

Jul 18, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Amid the monsoon activity in Gujarat, a fall was witnessed in the maximum temperature in most cities of the state on Friday; however, it remained above normal in most places. According to the daily weather report of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued this morning, the highest maximum temperatur...Read More

Girnar Stairways Declared 'Silence Zone' to Prevent Human-Lion Conflict

Jul 18, 2026 | GujaratReligiousSaurastra

Junagadh: The Junagadh district administration has declared the New Stairs, Old Stairs and Datar Stairs leading to Girnar as "Silence Zones" following the recent human-lion conflict in the area. The move aims to ensure the safety of pilgrims and protect wildlife. The notification, issued by Prant Officer Nikunj Kumar ...Read More

Girnar Pilgrims Must Register Online from July 18 in Safety Initiative

Jul 18, 2026 | FaithGujaratReligiousSaurastra

Junagadh: In the wake of the recent tragic incident on Mount Girnar, the Junagadh district administration has introduced a pilot online entry and exit registration system for pilgrims visiting the Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary area from July 18. The move aims to improve pilgrim safety, enable real-time monitoring, and ensu...Read More

Heavy Vehicles Banned on Vaishnodevi circle - Gandhinagar Stretch of SG Highway

Jul 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Due to the ongoing four-laning expansion project near Narmada canal on Sarkhej - Gandhinagar highway (SG highway), a regular traffic jam is witnessed in peak hours. The administration has now prohibited heavy vehicles movement here and given a diversion. As per the order, no heavy vehicles are to be allow...Read More

Reliance Industries Reports Strong Q1 FY27 Results, Revenue Rises 25% to Rs 3.4 Lakh Crore

Jul 17, 2026 | BusinessIndia

Mumbai: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) reported a strong performance for the June quarter (Q1 FY27), with healthy growth across its Oil-to-Chemicals (O2C), Digital Services and Retail businesses helping the company navigate a challenging global energy environment. The Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate recorded its highe...Read More

80-Metre Steel Bridge Launched Over Anupam Flyover for Bullet Train in Ahmedabad

Jul 17, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has achieved another significant engineering milestone with the launching of 80-metre-long 'Make in India' steel bridge over Anupam Flyover (railway over bridge) in Ahmedabad, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited said today. Anupam Flyover (railway over ...Read More

Gujarat HC Declines Stay on JSW Power Line Installation

Jul 17, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court, while refusing to grant an interim stay on the installation of power lines and poles by JSW Energy Limited, stated that the "larger public interest" of state-wide electricity access outweighs individual property grievances. While the court issued a formal notice to the company to resp...Read More

GPSC Launches Avasar Module to Help Unselected Aspirants Find Jobs

Jul 17, 2026 | GujaratVideo

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Public Service Commission has developed the 'Avasar' module to create employment opportunities for candidates who were unsuccessful in competitive examinations. This announcement was made by the Secretary of the Gujarat Public Service Commission, Sudhir Patel, today in the state capital. Exp...Read More

Pakistani Boat Found Abandoned During BSF Patrol in Kutch Creek Area

Jul 17, 2026 | GujaratKutch

Kutch: A suspected Pakistani boat was found abandoned during a routine patrol by the Border Security Force (BSF) in the Creek area of Kutch on Thursday evening. No suspicious items were recovered from the vessel during the initial inspection, officials said. The boat was spotted by a BSF patrol team during its regular...Read More

Indian students in Germany have doubled in five years: Shweta Guru, Auxilo

Jul 17, 2026 | India/World

Ahmedabad: The United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia still take the bulk of India's outbound students. But the old pecking order is loosening. With rising costs and tighter visa rules, Indian student interest is spilling toward emerging education destinations like Ireland, France, the Netherlands and ...Read More

Centre Approves Rs 2,720 Crore for Six Major Urban Infrastructure Projects in Ahmedabad

Jul 17, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved six major urban infrastructure projects worth Rs 2,719.80 crore for Ahmedabad under the Urban Challenge Fund, a flagship initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote sustainable and technology-driven urban development. The appr...Read More

IAF Personnel Dies of Gunshot Injury While on Duty at Naliya Air Force Station

Jul 17, 2026 | GujaratKutch

Kutch: A 27-year-old Indian Air Force personnel died after sustaining a gunshot injury from his service rifle while on duty at the Air Force Station in Naliya on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Corporal Bharatkumar Bhardwaj, a native of Haryana. According to police, the incident took place at around 5...Read More

Gujarat Gets Four Redeveloped Railway Stations as PM Modi Inaugurates 75 Across India

Jul 17, 2026 | Central GujaratGujaratSaurastra

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations across the country under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, including four stations in Gujarat, Godhra, Pratapnagar, Porbandar and Bhaktinagar, from a public event in Jalandhar. The redeveloped stations feature upgr...Read More

HCL Tech's Global Technology Center Opens at GIFT City Gujarat

Jul 17, 2026 | BusinessGujarat

GIFT City: HCL Tech has opened its Global Technology Center at GIFT City today. Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi inaugurated it. The center has started operations with a team of around 100 employees, the majority of whom are from Gujarat. It also houses a state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence Lab along...Read More

Waaree ESS Commissions 5.15 GWh BESS Container Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat

Jul 17, 2026 | BusinessGujarat

Ahmedabad: Waaree Energy Storage Solutions (Waaree ESS), a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Ltd, has commissioned a battery energy storage system (BESS) container manufacturing facility with an annual capacity of 5.15 GWh. The company said it has increased the plant's capacity from the originally planned 3.5 GWh to 5.1...Read More

GPCB Issues Closure Notices to 12 Industrial Units in Ankleshwar

Jul 17, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Ankleshwar: The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has reportedly issued closure notices to 12 industrial units in the Ankleshwar region for alleged violations of environmental norms under the Water Act and the Air Act. It is learnt that the action was taken against units found to be non-compliant with pollution...Read More