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Scorpio SUV hits 12 padyatris walking to Ambaji in hit-and-run accident; mob sets vehicle on fire

Sep 21, 2026 | FaithGujaratNorth Gujarat

Sabarkantha: A horrific road accident near Dolgadh village on the Himmatnagar-Idar State Highway in Sabarkantha left around 12 pilgrims injured on Sunday evening after a Scorpio allegedly entered the lane reserved for pedestrians travelling to the Ambaji Bhadarvi Poonam fair. As part of arrangements for the annual p...Read More

Video of rats inside McDonald’s outlet in Rajkot goes viral; civic body orders probe

Sep 21, 2026 | GujaratIndiaSaurastra

Rajkot: A video has gone viral on social media showing rats roaming around the seating area of a McDonald’s outlet near Greenland Chowkdi in Rajkot, prompting the Rajkot Municipal Corporation’s Health Department to order an investigation. The video shows two rats moving across tables and benches in the customer ...Read More

8.9 kg hydroponic weed seized from Bangkok passenger at Ahmedabad airport

Sep 21, 2026 | AhmedabadAviationGujaratTravel

Ahmedabad: The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs Department seized 8.913 kg of hydroponic cannabis, also known as marijuana or weed, from a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad. Acting on intelligence inputs, the Customs team intercepted the p...Read More

Six held for stealing railway track material from freight corridor line in Vadodara

Sep 21, 2026 | GujaratRailwayVadodara

Vadodara: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has arrested six people, including former and current contract employees of the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), in connection with the alleged theft of Pandrol clips and liners from the freight railway line between New Vasad and New Makarpur...Read More

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Sep 21, 2026 | Gujarat Featured

After Latest Rain Spell, How Much Has Gujarat’s Rainfall Deficit Narrowed?

Gandhinagar: So, how much relief has Gujarat gained after the latest spell of rainfall following a long break? As of the morning of September 20, Gujarat has received 88% of its normal average monsoon rainfall. South Gujarat tops the regions with 113.71%, followed by East-Central Gujarat at 89.10%. Three regions,...Read More

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Banned Pakistani skin-whitening creams being sold in Ahmedabad despite CDSCO warning

Sep 21, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Despite being identified as banned in India, Pakistani beauty creams ‘Goree Beauty Cream’ and ‘Chandni Whitening Cream’ are reportedly being sold openly in several markets across Ahmedabad, raising concerns over the sale of unregistered cosmetic products and potential health risks to consumers. Th...Read More

Ahmedabad Police seize over 100 two-wheelers for flouting traffic norms

Sep 21, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Navrangpura police have seized 106 vehicles, including around 100 two-wheelers, during a weekend crackdown on reckless bikers and traffic violations on C.G. Road and surrounding areas. The operation was conducted on Saturday and Sunday nights from 10 pm to 1 am, targeting two-wheelers involved in stun...Read More

Gujarat Police warn against ‘Rent a Garba partner’ ads going viral on Instagram

Sep 21, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Police have issued a public warning against social media advertisements going viral offering “Rent a Garba Partner” services ahead of the upcoming Navratri festival. Police said they are examining such posts, particularly those circulating on Instagram, to determine whether they involve fraud or ...Read More

Five Class-1 SMC officers under ACB scanner over tender irregularities

Sep 21, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has sought permission from the Surat Municipal Commissioner to investigate five Class-1 officers, including serving and retired officials of the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), in connection with alleged irregularities in streetlight maintenance and LED supply tenders dating b...Read More

Two Mumbai men booked for duping Vadodara firm of ₹37.16 lakh

Sep 21, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: A case of alleged breach of trust and fraud involving ₹37.16 lakh has been registered at Akota police station against two Mumbai-based men in connection with a transaction involving a Vadodara-based engineering company. According to the complaint, Manan Davda, a resident of Vasna Road and director of Suk...Read More

Elevate Campuses Limited’s Rs 2100 crore IPO to open on Sept 23

Sep 21, 2026 | Business

Ahmedabad: Elevate Campuses Limited, an education platform focused on owning, operating and managing on-campus student accommodation at higher education institutes and owning K-12 assets in India, will open its initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The IPO will close on Friday, September 25, 2...Read More

Gujarat govt introduces Atal Good Governance Awards

Sep 21, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has introduced the ‘Atal Good Governance Award’ scheme to recognise officials for outstanding performance, citizen-centric administration and contributions to strengthening good governance across the state. The scheme, introduced through a resolution of the General Administrat...Read More

Gujarat semiconductor startup IndieSemiC unveils India's first indigenous VEGA-based LoRa module

Sep 21, 2026 | Gujarat

New Delhi: Gujarat-based semiconductor startup IndieSemiC Pvt. Ltd. has unveiled its ISC-VEGA-SOM, which it describes as India's first indigenous System-on-Module (SoM) integrating a VEGA-based processor with LoRa wireless technology, at SEMICON India 2026. The product was launched by Union Minister for Electronics ...Read More

NIELIT-Infineon Semiconductor Packaging CoE inaugurated in Ahmedabad

Sep 21, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The NIELIT–Infineon Semiconductor Packaging Centre of Excellence (CoE) was inaugurated at ITI Chandkheda in Ahmedabad during SEMICON India 2026, held in Delhi, marking a step towards strengthening semiconductor manufacturing skills and training in the city. Union Minister of State for Electronics and In...Read More

Two illegal dargahs on reserved forest land in Kutch razed

Sep 20, 2026 | GujaratKutch

Kutch: The forest department on Saturday removed illegal religious structures from the Mirjapar Reserve Forest in Kutch's Bhuj West Range, clearing around 3,000 square metres of forest land estimated to be worth ₹15 crore. According to forest officials, the cleared encroachments included permanent structures const...Read More

Rs. 235 Crore Gambhira Bridge on Mahi River Connecting Vadodara and Anand Districts Inaugurated

Sep 20, 2026 | GujaratState GovernmentVadodara

Vadodara: Gambhira Bridge connecting Vadodara and Anand districts across the Mahi River was e-inaugurated on Saturday by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel here. The Rs 235 crore bridge has been constructed in about one year. The earlier bridge at the location had suffered structural damage, affecting connectivi...Read More

ABVP Conducts Surprise Inspection at Gujarat Vidyapith Hostel Mess, Finds Expired Food Items

Sep 20, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) conducted a surprise inspection at the hostel mess of Gujarat Vidyapith in Ahmedabad, raising concerns over the quality and safety of food served to students. During the inspection, described by ABVP as a “Student’s Raid”, activists checked various food ...Read More

Youth from Ahmedabad Dies in Mumbai Coastal Road BMW Car Accident

Sep 20, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Mumbai: Three youths from Gujarat died in a road accident in Mumbai on Sunday, while another person was injured. The deceased have been identified as Shanay Gajjar (21) from Ahmedabad, Dhairya Sheth (17) and Aditya Jaksaniya(19). Aditya Oswal (23) was injured in the incident. The accident occurred at around 5.20 am ...Read More

Gujarat Govt Speeds Up Tender Process, Cuts Validity to 90 Days

Sep 20, 2026 | GujaratState Government

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken a decision to prescribe maximum time limits at various levels for the tender approval process, with the objective of expediting development and construction works and preventing unnecessary delays in administrative procedures. Under the existing system, a period ...Read More

Bribe for Avoiding Lock-Up and Expediting Bail: Gujarat ACB Nabs Two Cops

Sep 20, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Sunday caught an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) and a Gujarat Raksha Dal (GRD) personnel while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 in Rajkot. The accused have been identified as Rajeshbhai alias Rajubhai Samatbhai Mer (53), an ASI posted at Aji Dam Police Outpost under...Read More

Mother Dairy sets up first butter chiplet manufacturing line in Junagadh

Sep 19, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Junagadh: Mother Dairy has commissioned its first dedicated butter chiplet manufacturing line at its existing milk processing facility in Junagadh, with an annual production capacity of 550 tonnes. Located in the Gandhigram area of Junagadh district, the facility operates as Junagadh Dairy under Mother Dairy Fruit a...Read More

Indian Railways Approves ₹133 Crore Four-Lane Road Over Bridge in Gujarat

Sep 19, 2026 | GujaratRailwayRoad JourneySuratTravel

Surat: Indian Railways has approved the construction of a four-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) in lieu of Level Crossing No. 53 at Km 62/2-4 on the Udhna–Ukai Songadh section of Western Railway, at a total cost of ₹133.2295 crore, on a cost-sharing basis with the State Government. The ROB will be a four-lane structu...Read More

ABVP to inspect hostel messes across Gujarat over food quality concerns

Sep 19, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has announced a statewide campaign to inspect hostel mess facilities following reports of students falling ill after consuming food at various hostels across the state. The campaign, titled “Student’s Raid – Food Quality: A Student’...Read More

ACB Gujarat nabs female sub-postmaster in bribe case

Sep 19, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat on Saturday caught a 59-year-old female sub-postmaster while allegedly accepting a ₹10,000 bribe in the Paldi area of the city. According to the ACB, the accused, Pallavi Kirankumar Upadhyay, allegedly demanded ₹30,000 to not transfer the complainant’s ord...Read More

Ambaji Bhadarvi Poonam Mela 2026: Rest shelters, free food, 38 parking areas arranged for devotees

Sep 19, 2026 | FaithGujaratNorth GujaratReligious

Gandhinagar: Extensive preparations are underway for the Bhadarvi Poonam Mahamela at Gujarat’s famous Shakti Peeth Ambaji from September 20 to 26, 2026, with lakhs of devotees expected to arrive from across India and abroad. The Gujarat government and the Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board, in coordination with...Read More

GU ex-VC shopped for lipsticks, makeup at university expense abroad, alleges NSUI; protests

Sep 19, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: National Students' Union of India (NSUI) members staged a protest at Gujarat University on Saturday after allegations surfaced that former Vice-Chancellor Dr Neerja Gupta had allegedly used university funds for personal shopping during an overseas trip. According to documents cited in reports, purchases w...Read More

Two AMTS e-buses operating with same number plate; operator fined ₹5 lakh

Sep 19, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Two electric buses operated under the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) were found running on the city’s roads with the same registration number plate. The buses were spotted operating on the same route in the Meghaninagar area, despite having different AMTS code numbers. While their actual R...Read More

Gujarat may see rain during Navratri; cyclone activity possible in November: Ambalal Patel

Sep 19, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Gujarat’s veteran weather forecaster Ambalal Patel has predicted the possibility of rain and thunderstorms in parts of Gujarat during the upcoming Navratri festival, with intermittent showers likely from around Saptami through Dussehra. According to Patel, Gujarat may experience rain accompanied by thun...Read More

IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms in parts of Gujarat for next 24 hours

Sep 19, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in parts of Gujarat for the next 24 hours, with light to moderate rain also likely in several areas. According to the IMD's weather bulletin issued on Saturday, September 19, thunderstorms ac...Read More

Gujarat to deploy 89 terrain-friendly 108 ambulances across tribal areas

Sep 19, 2026 | GujaratTribal Belt

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government plans to reduce the response time of the '108' emergency ambulance service in tribal areas to around 10 minutes, aiming to ensure faster medical assistance in remote and geographically challenging regions. As part of the initiative, 89 new ambulances specifically designed to opera...Read More

Another FIR against Tamanna Saiyed and husband in Vadodara over ₹4.50 lakh fraud

Sep 19, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Another complaint has been filed against Tamanna Saiyed, who was previously named in a case related to extortion, usury and intimidation. This time, an interior decorator from Tandalja has accused Tamanna and her husband, Sohel Saiyed, of failing to pay ₹4.50 lakh for interior work carried out at their flat...Read More

Gujarat govt approves preliminary TP Scheme 457 for Godhavi in Ahmedabad

Sep 19, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has sanctioned the Preliminary Town Planning (TP) Scheme No. 457 for Godhavi in Ahmedabad, with several modifications to final plot areas, boundaries, locations and land-use provisions. The Urban Development and Urban Housing Department recently issued a notification under Section 6...Read More

Maruti Suzuki hits 10 lakh dispatches via in-plant rail sidings; Gujarat accounts for 7.9 lakh

Sep 19, 2026 | AhmedabadBusinessGujaratIndia

Hansalpur: Maruti Suzuki India Limited has achieved a significant milestone of 1 million (10 lakh) cumulative vehicle dispatches through its in-plant railway sidings at Hansalpur, Gujarat, and Manesar, Haryana. Of the total, around 0.79 million (7.9 lakh) vehicles were dispatched through the Gujarat railway siding, ...Read More

Western Railway to run special Asarva-Khedbrahma train for Bhadarvi Poonam fair

Sep 19, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailwayTravel

Ahmedabad: Western Railway will run a daily unreserved special train between Asarva and Khedbrahma from September 19 to October 1 to accommodate the anticipated rush of devotees travelling for the Bhadarvi Poonam fair at Khedbrahma. Train No. 09405, the Asarva-Khedbrahma Special, will depart Asarva at 9:35 am and re...Read More

Zepto warehouse in Surat fined ₹25,000 over expired food stock

Sep 19, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation’s (SMC) Health and Food Department has taken action against Zepto Limited after finding expired and stale food items at its dark store in the Jalaram Society area of Gorat. Acting on complaints from local residents, food safety officials conducted a surprise inspection at the w...Read More