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New 18km Coastal Highway to Link Ports Across Surat and Bharuch; Groundbreaking Takes Place

Mar 15, 2026 | GujaratRoad JourneySouth Gujarat

Olpad: A Rs. 356 crore coastal link highway project in South Gujarat was officially launched today as MLA Mukesh Patel performed the groundbreaking ceremony (Khatmuhurat) for a new coastal highway in Pardi Jakhri village. Distance to Bharuch which was 55 km will be cut to 18 km due to this highway. The traffic from Haz...Read More

State Intelligence Bureau Officer Caught in ₹80,000 Bribery Trap by ACB Gujarat

Mar 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Sunday successfully trapped a senior officer of the State Intelligence Bureau while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹80,000 in Gandhinagar. The accused has been identified as Ketanbhai Girishbhai Dave, Senior Intelligence Officer with the State Intelligence Bureau, p...Read More

Bullet Train-Themed Restaurant ‘The Bullet’ Opens at Seven Seas Mall in Fatehganj

Mar 15, 2026 | EntertainmentGujaratRailwayVadodaraVideo

Vadodara: Food lovers in Vadodara can now experience multi-cuisine dining inside a setting inspired by Japan’s famous bullet trains. A unique restaurant named “The Bullet” was inaugurated today at Seven Seas Mall in the Fatehganj area of the city, offering visitors the feel of travelling in a high-speed train whi...Read More

Farmers Rejoice as Narmada Water Reaches Dwarka District Under SAUNI Scheme

Mar 14, 2026 | GujaratSaurastraVideo

Dwarka: A wave of relief and optimism has spread among farmers in Dwarka district as Narmada water has finally reached several villages under the SAUNI (Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation) Yojana. The water has been supplied through SAUNI Link-1 Package-5, bringing much-needed support to agriculture in the region. ...Read More

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View AllNew Green Expressway from Surat to Shrink Delhi–Chennai Distance by 320 km: Gadkari

Mar 14, 2026 | Ahmedabad, Faith, Gujarat, Religious, Saurastra Featured

2.5 Kg Silver Crown Offered to Bhagwan Krishna at Bhalka Tirth by Ahmedabad Devotee Family

Prabhas Patan: A beautifully crafted silver crown has been offered to Lord Krishna at the sacred Bhalka Tirth in Prabhas Patan, one of the most revered sites associated with the life of Lord Krishna. Bhalka Tirth is traditionally believed to be the place where Lord Krishna, after being struck by an arrow from a hunter...Read More

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NHAI Revises FASTag Annual Pass Fee; Up 2.5% from April 1

Mar 14, 2026 | IndiaRoad JourneyTravel

New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has revised the fee for the FASTag Annual Pass for the financial year 2026–27. As per an order issued on March 12, owners of non-commercial vehicles will have to pay ₹3,075, up from the earlier ₹3,000, for the pass effective April 1, an increase of 2.5%. ...Read More

Two LPG Carriers Cross Strait of Hormuz, Set to Reach Mundra and Kandla Next Week: Centre

Mar 14, 2026 | GujaratIndiaKutch

New Delhi: Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, carrying around 92,712 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday morning and are expected to reach Mundra Port on March 16 and Kandla Port on March 17, the Government of India informed during a ...Read More

Commercial LPG Shortage Triggers Sigdi Rush in Rajkot; Prices Double, Wait Time Extends

Mar 14, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: The shortage of commercial LPG cylinders and panic buying in the domestic sector amid volatility due to the ongoing war situation in Gulf countries has led to an unexpected revival of traditional charcoal- or wood-fired stoves (Sigdi) in Rajkot. Over the past week, the Sigdi market on Dudhsagar Road has witness...Read More

Deep-Sea Fishing Boost, Mother Vessel Scheme among Key Announcements in Gujarat Agri Budget

Mar 14, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Agriculture Minister Jitubhai Vaghani on Saturday presented key announcements related to the Agriculture Department during a press conference on the state budget, outlining several new initiatives covering fisheries, storage, animal husbandry, agribusiness, and cooperative infrastructure. The minister said...Read More

IndiGo to start Jamnagar - Navi Mumbai flight service from April 23

Mar 14, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Jamnagar: Another city in Gujarat will be connected with Navi Mumbai International Airport next month, as IndiGo has announced the launch of daily direct flights between Jamnagar and Navi Mumbai, effective April 23, 2026. According to the airline, Jamnagar will become IndiGo’s sixth destination in Gujarat, after A...Read More

Akasa Air Announces Fuel Surcharge After Air India, IndiGo Amid ATF Price Surge

Mar 14, 2026 | AviationIndiaTravel

New Delhi: After Air India and IndiGo, Akasa Air has also announced that it will be charging a fuel surcharge on its flights following a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In a press statement, the airline said there has been a significant increase i...Read More

Residents seek implementation of Disturbed Areas Act in Bhayli area of Vadodara

Mar 14, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: A controversy has erupted over the sale of a flat in Spring Retreat One society located in the Bhayli area of the city. Residents of the society allege that the flat was sold without the knowledge of the society and without obtaining the required NOC (No Objection Certificate), and the transaction is being st...Read More

ED Arrests Two from Bharuch in ₹183 Crore QFON App Ponzi Scam

Mar 14, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Bharuch: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Mumbai Zonal Office, has arrested two persons from Bharuch in Gujarat in connection with a ₹183-crore fraudulent digital investment scheme operated through the QFON App. The accused have been identified as Sudhir Dalsukhbhai Kotadiya and Umang Santibhai Kotadiya, who were...Read More

Gujarat Earns Rs 2,733 Crore from Narmada Water Supply via Sardar Sarovar

Mar 14, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Gandhinagar: Details of the income earned by Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL) from industries, agriculture, and drinking water supply over the last two years were presented in the Gujarat Assembly. According to information provided by the state government, the corporation has earned several crores of rupees...Read More

Gujarat Govt OKays ₹119 Crore Dantiwada–Sipu Dam Interlinking Project

Mar 14, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: In a major decision aimed at permanently addressing irrigation and agriculture-related problems in Banaskantha district, the state government has granted administrative approval to the canal project linking the Dantiwada and Sipu dams, with an estimated cost of around ₹119 crore. Plan to stop water wa...Read More

Viral Video Sparks Row in Rajkot, Former BJP Corporator Accused of Demanding Money

Mar 14, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: A political controversy has erupted in Rajkot after a sting video allegedly showing a former BJP corporator demanding money to withdraw a complaint related to construction work went viral. According to the contractor, the issue began after a complaint was filed with the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) alleg...Read More

Gujarat Sees Relief From Extreme Heat, Yet Temperatures Stay Above Normal

Mar 14, 2026 | India

Ahmedabad: Gujarat got relief from the persisting heatwave-like conditions on Friday, with maximum temperatures staying below 40°C across every station. However, mercury was significantly above normal across most parts of the state, according to the weather report issued by the Indian Meteorological Department. Sever...Read More

11 from India Charged in US Visa Fraud Plot Using Staged Robberies

Mar 14, 2026 | GujaratIndia/World

Boston: Authorities in the United States have charged eleven Gujarat-origin Indian nationals for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy involving staged armed robberies at convenience stores and restaurants in order to fraudulently obtain immigration benefits. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the D...Read More

Aether Industries Warehouse in Surat Given Closure Notice Amid Fire Probe

Mar 14, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH) has launched an inquiry into the major fire that broke out at an external warehouse of Aether Industries Ltd in Hojiwala Industrial Estate in Sachin. The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has started a separate probe to assess the environmental impact. ...Read More

SpiceJet Flight from Dubai to Mumbai Diverted to Surat Airport

Mar 14, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: A SpiceJet flight from Dubai to Mumbai was diverted to Surat International Airport on Friday morning after a technical malfunction was reported mid-flight. The aircraft, SG5514, landed safely at around 8.20 am after the crew reportedly experienced issues with the GPS and radar systems. Since landing, the aircra...Read More

Stray Dog Menace: 4-Year-Old Boy Attacked in Surat

Mar 14, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: A four-year-old boy was injured after being attacked by a stray dog in the Bhestan area of the city, raising fresh concerns over the rising menace of stray dogs despite the Surat Municipal Corporation spending crores of rupees every year on animal control measures. The incident occurred in the Ganeshnagar local...Read More

Gujarat Medical Council Suspends 3 Doctors

Mar 14, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSaurastra

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) has suspended the licences of three doctors from Ahmedabad, Rajkot and Gir Somnath in separate cases of misconduct, misrepresentation of qualifications and alleged medical negligence. The suspensions range from six months to one year. Dr Bhargav Patel, who runs a multispeci...Read More

GSRTC, Other STUs Order Over 5,000 Buses from Tata Motors

Mar 14, 2026 | Gujarat

Mumbai: Tata Motors on Friday announced that it has secured cumulative orders for more than 5,000 buses and bus chassis from multiple State Transport Undertakings (STUs) across the country, including Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC). The orders were awarded through a competitive e-bidding process under...Read More

Kandla Port to Handle 22 Vessels in 72 Hours Amid Tense Maritime Situation

Mar 14, 2026 | GujaratKutch

Kandla: On the same day that Deendayal Port at Kandla crossed last year’s cargo handling mark of 150 million tonnes 18 days ahead of schedule, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) also announced that it is preparing to handle more than two dozen vessels within the next 72 hours. The port authority, which has stopped s...Read More

Gas Crunch: GPCB Permits Industries to Switch to Alternate Fuels for 3 Months

Mar 14, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Amid tight natural gas supply, Gujarat has allowed industries dependent on gas-based utilities to temporarily switch to alternative fuels without fresh environmental clearance. The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) said the relaxation is aimed at ensuring production continues despite fuel shortages. ...Read More

Flight Tickets Costlier: IndiGo Imposes Fuel Surcharge on Domestic & Overseas Routes

Mar 14, 2026 | AviationIndiaTravel

New Delhi: IndiGo has announced the introduction of a fuel surcharge on domestic as well as international routes, effective from 00:01 hrs on March 14, 2026, citing a sharp rise in aviation fuel prices due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to the airline, the decision comes after a steep s...Read More

Western Railway crosses 100 MT freight loading mark for fourth consecutive year

Mar 13, 2026 | GujaratRailway

Gandhinagar: Western Railway today announced it has achieved a significant milestone by crossing 100 Million Tonnes (MTs) of originating freight loading o­n 12th March, 2026 for the financial year 2025–26. With this achievement, Western Railway has surpassed the 100 MT freight loading mark for the fourth consecutive...Read More

13 Smart Kitchen Tips to Cut Your LPG Consumption by Nearly 50%

Mar 13, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: With cooking gas being an essential household fuel, adopting a few smart kitchen practices can significantly reduce LPG consumption. Small changes in cooking habits can save fuel, lower expenses and reduce wastage. Here are 13 practical tips that can help households cut LPG consumption by up to 50%: 1....Read More

Gujarat govt note on Gas and Kerosene Situation

Mar 13, 2026 | GujaratState Government

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government today in a note stated that availability of domestic LPG in the country is gradually improving as the Government of India has significantly increased LPG production to meet rising demand, and the buffer stock of LPG cylinders for household use is strengthening day by day, helping sta...Read More

HC Orders AMC to Reinstate Certified Vendors at Bhadra Complex by March 21

Mar 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court on Friday delivered its judgment in a long-pending public interest litigation concerning the removal of street vendors from the Bhadra Complex in the old city area. The case, originally filed in 2014, was heard extensively over the years, and the division bench headed by the Chief Just...Read More

Ahmedabad RTO Crackdown on Illegal White LED Lights; Over 1,000 Motorists Fined in 2 Months

Mar 13, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: In view of the rising number of road accidents in the state, the State Transport Commissioner has ordered strict enforcement against vehicles using illegal white LED lights. Following the directive, the Ahmedabad RTO has launched special night drives in coordination with the police and is taking action again...Read More

Villagers in Matar Seek Implementation of Disturbed Areas Act; Submit Memorandum to Collector

Mar 13, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Kheda: Tension has surfaced in Traaj village of Matar taluka in Kheda district over a proposed large housing project for a minority community. Villagers have submitted a written representation to the district collector, expressing apprehension that the project could disturb the social balance of the area and demanding ...Read More

Gujarat BJP forms State Election Management Committee for upcoming local polls

Mar 13, 2026 | BJPGujaratPolitics

Ahmedabad: Gujarat BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma today formed the State Election Management Committee for the upcoming local self-government body elections in the state. The committee has been constituted after consultations with senior party leaders to oversee election planning and coordination. According to the ...Read More

Gujarat Govt Clears ₹1,423 Crore for Phase-2 of Ghed Area Flood Control Project

Mar 13, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Ahmedabad: In a major decision aimed at protecting agricultural land in the flood-prone Ghed region of Saurashtra, the Gujarat government has granted administrative approval for a ₹1,423-crore project, Minister for Water Resources and Water Supply Ishwarsinh Patel announced on Friday. The project is expected to provi...Read More

Light Rain Likely Next Week in Parts of Gujarat, Heatwave to Ease: IMD

Mar 13, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Amid the prevailing heatwave conditions in parts of Gujarat, the latest forecast of the Indian Meteorological Department has come as a relief for the general public but a matter of concern for farmers. The IMD has predicted the possibility of light rain and thundershowers in some districts next week. The de...Read More