Surat: Formerly known as Gujarat Gas, Gujarat Energy Ltd has raised the price of domestic cooking gas supplied through piped natural gas (PNG) by Rs 1.19 per standard cubic metre (SCM), with the new rate coming into effect from September 3. The company notified consumers of the revision through SMS on Thursday. The ...Read More

Surat: A new Flybrary, an initiative of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), was launched at Surat International Airport on Thursday to encourage reading among air travellers. Surat airport director Anand Sharma inaugurated the free initiative in the presence of Kumar Abhishek, CISF commandant and chief airport se...Read More

Himmatnagar: Another policeman was caught accepting a Rs 1,000 bribe during an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) trap in Himmatnagar on Thursday. The accused has been identified as Dilipbhai Babubhai Bodar, who is posted as a Head Constable at Himmatnagar Rural Police Station. According to the ACB, the accused demanded a...Read More

Mumbai: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a series of one-to-one meetings with leading industrialists in Mumbai as part of preparations for the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2027, inviting industry leaders to participate in the upcoming summit and explore investment opportunities in the state. During the meetings...Read More

Bhuj: The redevelopment of Bhuj Railway Station, which began in 2023, has reached its final stage, with the new station likely to be opened to passengers by Diwali. The station is being redeveloped at an estimated cost of Rs 201.02 crore and has been significantly expanded to accommodate the growing number of passen...Read More

Vadodara: In a drive to prevent wildlife from being kept illegally in the city, the Gujarat Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA), along with the Forest Department, rescued eight parrots and two turtles from different locations in Vadodara. The action was taken as part of a campaign being conducted by...Read More

Surat: Surat is set to get another addition to its air connectivity, with Air India Express expected to start a direct flight between Navi Mumbai and Surat from the upcoming winter schedule, beginning October 25. Air India Express is expected to operate the Navi Mumbai–Surat–Navi Mumbai service daily. As per the...Read More

Surat: A dead cockroach was allegedly found in a food parcel purchased from Radhakrishna Hotel in the Piplod area, prompting the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) Health and Food Department to conduct an inspection and impose a fine of ₹5,000 on the hotel operator. The incident came to light after a local resident...Read More

Ahmedabad: Sarkhej police have detained Bhavesh Rabari, alias Bhavesh Jhiliya, a member of Patan’s notorious ‘Mastani Gang’ and an accused in multiple criminal cases, under the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act (PASA) and sent him to Bhuj Central Jail. Jhiliya, who is facing more than 20 criminal cases ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Economic Offences Prevention Branch of Gandhinagar CID Crime has registered two FIRs alleging fraud and criminal breach of trust involving loans totalling Rs 4.96 crore from SBI’s SME CG Road Branch in Ahmedabad, now merged with the SME Laghu Udyog Branch. According to complaints by SBI Assistant ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The premiere of Gujarati film 'Asambhauuu' was held today in Ahmedabad. Organized by Anand Pandit Motion Pictures and Janock Films, the presence of the film fraternity, media and invited guests marked the event. According to film makers - 'Asambhauuu' is an entertainment film, which focuses on the love, a...Read More

Gandhinagar: Helipads play a vital role in disaster management, medical emergencies, relief and rescue operations, and visits by dignitaries. To ensure their immediate and smooth use during emergencies, the State Government has directed concerned officials to ensure regular and strict maintenance of all existing helipa...Read More

Morbi: Gujarat Energy Ltd (GEL), formerly Gujarat Gas, has raised the industrial natural gas price for Morbi’s ceramic and tile industry by Rs 11 per standard cubic metre (SCM), from Rs 79 to Rs 90/SCM, excluding 6% VAT, effective September 2. The hike has raised concerns among ceramic manufacturers, who fear high...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) has stepped up its crackdown on food adulteration, seizing over 6,000 litres of suspected adulterated ghee and edible oils worth around Rs 35 lakh during raids in Surat and Deesa. The biggest seizure was made at a factory in Kamrej taluka of Surat...Read More

Ahmedabad: A team of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs Department intercepted a couple from Vadodara in their fifties and seized 1.928 kg of hydroponic marijuana from their baggage at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in the city on Wednesday. According to the Customs Department, the...Read More

Ahmedabad: Renown Gujarati musician and veteran singer Gaurang Vyas has passed away in Ahmedabad. He was 88. He was the son of celebrated composer and Padma Shri awardee Avinash Vyas. Despite growing up under the influence of one of Gujarati music’s most recognised names, he developed a distinct musical identity t...Read More

Mumbai: JioHotstar today announced its international launch across the UK, Canada and Singapore. The launch goes beyond taking JioHotstar’s extensive entertainment catalogue to new markets. It brings audiences a new way to discover, watch and engage with entertainment combining 160K+ hours of content across 12+ langu...Read More

Vadodara: Amid a drive against littering in public places and violations of hygiene norms, the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) on Wednesday sealed a hotel and a bakery and took action against several other violators. The VMC Health Department closed Gayatri Bhavan Hotel near Vadodara Railway Station after findi...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is set to expand its smart parking network with around 700 additional smart parking systems planned in the Makarba and Science City areas. The development comes a day after the launch of a smart parking facility on CG Road. The proposal was discussed during the week...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has introduced the LogBook360 Smart Queue Management System for property name transfer services to reduce waiting time and streamline citizen services at its zonal offices. The system, implemented in collaboration with GlobalVox, is currently operational at seven AM...Read More

Gandhinagar: As maintenance work is being carried out on the major digital portals E-Dhara, iORA and AnyROR operated by the Revenue Department, important online operations and services of the Registration Division will remain closed from 11:30 PM today, September 2, until 11:30 PM on September 6, 2026, the Gujarat gove...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Kankaria Lakefront could soon have more options for visitors to spend their leisure time, with the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) inviting private players to propose new entertainment and recreational attractions at six locations under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The six identifie...Read More

Ahmedabad: Western Railway’s Ahmedabad division will operate special trains between Gandhinagar Capital and Dwarka on September 3, 4 and 5 to cater to the expected rush of passengers during Janmashtami. Train No. 09521 will depart from Gandhinagar Capital at 8 pm and reach Dwarka at 5:50 am the next day. In the retu...Read More

Mumbai: Following the New Delhi Curtain Raiser of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2027, a roadshow will be held in Mumbai on September 3, 2026, at The Taj Mahal Palace, Colaba. The roadshow will provide a platform to further strengthen Gujarat’s engagement with the global diplomatic and business community a...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has approved development works worth around Rs. 133.41 crore at 10 key religious and tourist sites across the state. The projects aim to improve basic infrastructure and facilities for devotees and tourists at pilgrimage sites and tourist destinations. Details of the approved deve...Read More

Surat: Air India Express is set to resume direct flights between Surat and Sharjah from November, with bookings already open for the service under the upcoming winter schedule. Initially, the airline will operate the service once a week, with the frequency likely to be increased to three or four days a week later, depe...Read More

Surat: The Gujarat Prohibition and Excise Department has upgraded its Liquor and Excise Management System, replacing biometric fingerprint verification with face recognition for issuing liquor to permit holders across the state. With the implementation of the new system from September 1, around 55,000 valid liquor p...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is preparing a Local Area Plan (LAP) for a 3.3 sq km area surrounding Kalupur railway station and has submitted a proposal to the standing committee for the appointment of a consultant. The Kalupur railway station is currently undergoing redevelopment, while a bulle...Read More

Ahmedabad: The City Civil and Sessions Court here has rejected the regular bail application of Ketki Vyas, former Residential Additional Collector (R), Anand, in a disproportionate assets case registered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). The ACB registered the FIR on June 22 this year under the provisions of the Pr...Read More