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Despite BJP's Majority, Anand and Morbi District Panchayats get Congress Members as Presidents

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Football Deserves a Push in Gujarat ; Special Article by Parimal Nathwani, President of State Football Association

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Gujarat to Witness Dry Weather for Next 7 Days, Temperatures Likely to Stay Above 40°C, No Heatwave Warning

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Watch | Pack of Stray Dog Attacking a Child in Surat

May 25, 2026 | GujaratSuratVideo

Watch | Stray dog menace caught on CCTV in Surat’s Begamwadi Tirupati Market area. A young child was suddenly attacked by stray dogs in the market's parking zone, triggering panic among people nearby. Locals rushed to the spot, chased the dogs away and rescued the child. The injured child was immediately shifted f...Read More

Watch | Number of Gujarati achievers receives Padma Award at Rashtapati Bhavan

May 25, 2026 | GujaratVideo

New Delhi: Among those who were presented Padma Awards at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan today were number of Gujarati achievers - Uday Kotak, Ratilal Borisagar, Mir Haji Kasam (Haji Ramakdu), Nilesh Mandlewala, Dharmiklal Pandya and Arvind Vaidya. The Awards were presented in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra ...Read More

ACB Gujarat Nabs Municipal Assistant Engineer for taking Rs 45,000 Bribe

May 25, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday successfully trapped an Assistant Engineer of Prantij Municipality while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 45,000 based on a complaint received through the ACB toll-free helpline 1064. The accused has been identified as Rajdeepsinh Shambhuji Chavda. Accordi...Read More

Gujarat Signs MoU with Meta Platforms Inc. to Deliver Govt Services via WhatsApp

May 25, 2026 | GujaratState Government

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Government on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Meta Platforms Inc. at Gandhinagar. The state government has already introduced nearly 20 citizen-centric services from five key departments through the Sugam Digital Gujarat initiative, based on recommendations made by GAR...Read More

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View AllModi concludes Italy visit after viral moments with Meloni

May 24, 2026 | Gujarat, Saurastra Featured

The Mango Cargo: How a Cult-Favorite Kesar from Gujarat Conquered London Heathrow

Gandhinagar:  "When the cargo doors open at London’s Heathrow Airport and the boxes of Kesar and Alphonso mangoes arriving from Gujarat are unloaded, their fragrance wafts across the entire cargo area, making you feel immensely proud as an Indian. For the Gujaratis and Indians living in London, Leicester, and Birmin...Read More

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Drug case accused escapes Keralam Police custody at Vadodara railway station

May 25, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara, May 25: An accused in a drug-related case escaped from the custody of Kerala Police at Vadodara railway station on Sunday, triggering a police search operation. According to police, accused Mohammed Hanif Abubakar, a resident of Kozhikode in Kerala, was being taken by Kerala Police from Kozhikode to Hazrat...Read More

SCA postpones SPL Cricket Tournament

May 25, 2026 | GujaratSaurastraSports

Rajkot: The recent rise in petrol and diesel prices and related appeal by the Prime Minister to save fuel, work remotely and use of public transport has now impacted domestic cricket, with the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) postponing the upcoming Saurashtra Pro T20 League (SPL) that was scheduled to be held in J...Read More

ABVP Alleges Illegal Activities at NHL Medical College Hostel

May 25, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has levelled serious allegations of corruption and misconduct against the administration of NHL Medical College, including the hostel committee and rector, and has demanded immediate action along with registration of an FIR against those allegedly involved. In...Read More

AMC Offers Property Tax Relief to Commercial Units Providing Free Parking

May 25, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: In a major initiative aimed at improving traffic management and curbing unauthorized roadside parking, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced property tax relief for commercial establishments that provide free parking facilities to citizens. The initiative forms part of AMC’s “Compreh...Read More

Mrs. Nita M Ambani: “Hope the kids go back with a lot of cherished memories”

May 25, 2026 | Sports

Mumbai, 24th May 2026: Mumbai Indians’ annual ESA game at the Wankhede Stadium today turned into a sea of blue, as over 20,000 children filled the stands with unmatched energy, chants, and excitement for their heroes. Children from across Maharashtra, including visually impaired and specially-abled children, came ...Read More

Gilt Fund Benefits That Conservative Investors Should Not Ignore

May 25, 2026 | Business

Conservative investors have a habit of staying in familiar territory — fixed deposits, recurring deposits, post office schemes. The reasoning is understandable. Capital safety matters more than return maximisation for a significant section of the investing population. What this group often misses, though, is that saf...Read More

Ahmedabad: Seventh Day Adventist School Faces Action for Illegally Charging ₹300 for Leaving Certificates

May 24, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The education department has sprung into action following allegations that a school in Ahmedabad's Nikol area has been illegally collecting money from students under the guise of Leaving Certificate (LC) fees. The Allegations The controversy surrounds the Seventh Day Adventist School located in Nikol, whic...Read More

Pizzainos' Outlet in Vadodara Accused of Serving Fungus-Infested Pizza to Children

May 24, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: A shocking incident of severe food negligence has emerged in Vadodara's Manjalpur area, where a popular eatery, 'Pizzainos' near Tulsidham, allegedly served fungus-infested pizza and foul-smelling food to a family. The incident has sparked major concerns regarding food safety and restaurant hygiene standards ...Read More

Bank Employee Arrested for ₹8.70 Crore Heist at Bank of Baroda in Ahmedabad

May 24, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: In a major breakthrough, police have apprehended the main accused in the sensational ₹8.70 crore heist at the Kalupur branch of the Bank of Baroda in Ahmedabad. The prime suspect has been identified as Harshit Kadiya, an employee of the bank, who orchestrated the massive theft in collusion with a father-so...Read More

Three Arrested in Murder of BJP Yuva Morcha Office-Bearer in Surat

May 23, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Udhna police have arrested three accused from Jalgaon in Maharashtra in connection with the murder of BJP Yuva Morcha office-bearer Jay Dalal, four days after the sensational killing. Police identified the arrested accused as Milind Koli, Shubham Patil and Rohit Gautam Sonwane. The arrests were made after an ...Read More

PMJAY Irregularities Surface at KJ Hospital in Junagadh; 76 Surgeries Under Scanner

May 23, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Junagadh: Serious irregularities have come to light at Junagadh-based K.J. Multispecialty Hospital, where an allegedly unqualified and unauthorized doctor reportedly performed surgeries under the government's PMJAY-MA scheme, prompting action by the Health Department. Authorities have imposed a penalty of ₹12.50 lakh...Read More

One Body Found After Fire at Santej Chemical Factory; Damage Pegged at ₹80 Crore

May 23, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: A day after a massive fire engulfed a chemical factory in the Santej industrial area, one body was recovered from the premises on Saturday morning, while the blaze also spread to a neighbouring unit, causing extensive damage. Preliminary estimates suggest losses of nearly ₹80 crore in the incident, an of...Read More

Gujarat Records One of the Lowest Petrol Prices as India Navigates Global Energy Crisis

May 23, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat has recorded one of the lowest petrol retail prices in the country at ₹99.1 per litre, according to state-wise fuel price data released after the latest revision on May 23, 2026. The figures place Gujarat at the lower end of the price spectrum, offering motorists comparatively cheaper fuel amid c...Read More

Gujarat Student Pursuing MBBS in Georgia Goes Missing

May 23, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: An Ahmedabad native pursuing MBBS studies in Georgia has been missing under mysterious circumstances for the past 10 days, triggering concern and distress among his family. The student's family has appealed to the Government of India and the Ministry of External Affairs for urgent intervention to trace him a...Read More

Vadodara Civic Body to Conduct Stray Dog Census After 12 Years

May 23, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) is set to begin a fresh census of stray dogs across the city after nearly 12 years, following directions from the Gujarat government. The survey aims to determine whether the city’s stray dog population has increased or declined despite years of sterilisation drives....Read More

Surat Trader, Associates Duped of Rs 12.63 Crore in Resort Project

May 23, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: A well-known stock trader from Surat’s Adajan area and his business partners were allegedly cheated of Rs 12.63 crore after investing in a resort and hospitality project in Maharashtra, with police arresting three members of a family accused of removing investors from the venture and taking control of the busi...Read More

IMD Forecasts Rain in These Parts of Gujarat

May 23, 2026 | GujaratSaurastraSouth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain and thundershowers at isolated places in parts of South Gujarat and Saurashtra over the next 24 hours, while most regions of the state are expected to continue experiencing dry weather and high temperatures. According to the wea...Read More

BoB Employee Held for Rs 8.7 Crore Theft From RBI Currency Chest in Ahmedabad

May 23, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Police have arrested a joint custodian of an RBI currency chest in Ahmedabad for allegedly stealing Rs 8.70 crore from the vault and using part of the money to buy properties and invest in cryptocurrency. Investigators have so far recovered Rs 2.20 crore in cash and seized assets purchased using the stolen f...Read More

Stray Dog Menace: Two Children Mauled in Separate Attacks in Surat

May 23, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Two separate stray dog attacks in Surat and adjoining areas left two children seriously injured on Thursday evening, once again highlighting concerns over the growing stray dog menace. An 8-year-old girl was attacked at a garden on Ghod Dod Road, while a 6-year-old boy was mauled by three dogs in Kadodara. Both ...Read More

Gujarat Brings 7 Municipal Corporations, 160 Municipalities Under Online RTI Portal

May 23, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: After years of delays and administrative hurdles, seven municipal corporations and 160 municipalities in Gujarat have now been integrated into the state's online RTI portal, allowing citizens to file Right to Information applications digitally without relying on speed post services or visiting government o...Read More

Congress Leader Among Two Held in Fraud Case Linked to GIFT City-Based Firm

May 23, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted and two persons, including the Aravalli District Congress chief, have been arrested in connection with an alleged Ponzi-style investment fraud. The case involves a GIFT City-based firm accused of selling digital cloud storage space and promising inves...Read More

SMC Plans to Hand Over Dumas Sea Face Operations to Private Agency

May 23, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Visitors to Dumas Sea Face, one of Surat’s major tourist attractions, may soon have to pay an entry fee as the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) plans to hand over the operation and maintenance of the project to a private agency. The civic body has initiated the Expression of Interest (EoI) process, citing ris...Read More

Gujarat Govt Clears Rs 500 Crore for SVP Sports Enclave Project in Ahmedabad

May 23, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: Ahmedabad is set to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030 ahead of India’s proposed bid for the 2036 Olympics, prompting the Gujarat government to accelerate plans for large-scale sports infrastructure development around the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera. As part of the preparations, the state governmen...Read More

Gujarat to Develop 20 Climate-Resilient Roads Using Green Technology; ₹1,147 Crore Allocated

May 23, 2026 | GujaratRoad Journey

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has allocated ₹1,147 crore in this year’s budget for the construction of climate-resilient roads using modern technology. Accordingly, work on 20 roads across various districts of the state will begin using green technology, with old road materials being reused to reduce costs an...Read More

Timings for Atal Bridge, Flower Park, Moon Trail Park at Sabarmati Riverfront Revised

May 23, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) has decided to extend the operating hours of Atal Bridge, Riverfront Flower Park, and Moon Trail Park in view of the summer vacation season and the increasing number of visitors. Currently, all parks and gardens under the Sabarmati Riverfront...Read More

Gujarat Police Book Burglary Gang Under GujCTOC Act

May 23, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Surendranagar: The local police have booked an alleged burglary gang under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organized Crime (GujCTOC) Act for allegedly carrying out organized property offences across the region, officials said on Friday. The case has been registered at the Surendranagar City A Division police st...Read More

Fire Erupts at Ratnakar-3 Building in Satellite Area of Ahmedabad

May 23, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A fire broke out in a flat on the third floor of B Block in the Ratnakar-3 building on Jodhpur Prerna Tirth Road in Ahmedabad's Satellite area on Saturday. Six fire brigade vehicles rushed to the spot after the incident was reported and managed to bring the blaze under control using water jets. No casualties...Read More

Petrol Prices Hiked by 87 Paise per Litre, Diesel Up by 91 Paise; Third Hike This Month

May 23, 2026 | GujaratIndia

New Delhi: State-run fuel retailers on Saturday increased petrol and diesel prices by less than Re 1 per litre, according to dealers, marking the third fuel price revision this month as the government seeks to offset losses arising from elevated crude oil prices amid the Iran conflict. In the national capital, petrol ...Read More

Scorching Heat Continues Across Gujarat, Multiple Cities Record Above 40°C

May 23, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Heatwave-like conditions continued across parts of Gujarat on Friday, with several inland districts recording maximum temperatures above 40°C and remaining above normal levels. Surendranagar emerged as the hottest location in the state, recording a maximum temperature of 43.8°C, which was 1.3 degrees abov...Read More

Gujarat Govt Announces Change in Bakri Eid Public Holiday

May 22, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has revised the public holiday for Bakri Eid in state government offices, boards, corporations, panchayats and banks, shifting it from May 27 to May 28, 2026. According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the holiday was earlier scheduled for Wed...Read More