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Reliance Industries Inks $3 Billion Green Ammonia Supply Agreement with Samsung C&T

Mar 16, 2026 |

Mumbai: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has entered into a binding long-term Supply and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Samsung C&T Corporation, South Korea, for the supply of green ammonia over a 15-year period commencing in the second half of FY2029. The SPA, valued at more than US$3 billion, is one of the larges...Read More

GMDC Inks MoU with NMDC to Explore Rare Earth Value Chain in Gujarat

Mar 16, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (GMDC), a Government of Gujarat enterprise, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NMDC Limited, a Government of India Navratna PSU, to explore opportunities for collaboration in the Rare Earth Elements (REE) sector. The collaboration will focu...Read More

LPG Users in Gujarat with PNG Connection Asked to Surrender LPG by Wednesday

Mar 16, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has asked consumers who have both LPG and PNG connections to surrender their LPG connection by Wednesday, as the state is giving priority to shifting domestic and commercial users from LPG to piped natural gas (PNG). The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Gu...Read More

ACB Gujarat Nabs Assistant Fisheries Superintendent in Decoy Bribe Trap

Mar 16, 2026 |

Tapi: In a decoy operation, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught a Class-3 employee of the Fisheries Department red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹6,000 at Ukai. The accused, Tejasbhai Rameshbhai Chaudhary, is posted as Assistant Fisheries Superintendent (Class-3) at the office of the Assistant Director of Fis...Read More

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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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Portion of Apartment Terrace Collapses in Vadodara; 40 Residents Rescued

Mar 16, 2026 |

Vadodara: A portion of the terrace of a three-storey apartment in the Vijayanagar area near Sangam Char Rasta in Vadodara city suddenly collapsed on Monday evening. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident, though several vehicles parked below the building were badly damaged. According to initial infor...Read More

RSS National Meet Highlights Growth, Gujarat Records 1,610 Daily Shakhas

Mar 16, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) held its Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha from March 13 to 15, 2026, at Samalkha in Haryana, where organisational expansion, service activities, and structural decentralisation were among the key issues discussed. Addressing a press conference to brief about the meeting,...Read More

Vehicle Fitness Centre Staffer Caught Taking Bribe in Decoy Trap by ACB Gujarat

Mar 16, 2026 |

Banaskantha: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) carried out a decoy trap operation on Monday and caught an employee of a vehicle fitness centre in Palanpur while accepting a bribe of ₹3,000. As per the details of the case, the ACB had received a tip-off that staff at the GHV Fitness Center at Chadotar, which has been ...Read More

AJIO Launches Exclusive Dhurandhar Merchandise Collection in Collaboration with Jio Studios

Mar 16, 2026 |

Mumbai: India’s major fashion e-tailer AJIO today announced the launch of an exclusive merchandise collection in collaboration with Jio Studios’ blockbuster spy-thriller Dhurandhar. The limited-edition range is inspired by the bold attitude and cultural energy of the film, giving fans an opportunity to celebrate th...Read More

Two Schoolboys Stabbed in Separate Incidents in Ahmedabad and Surat

Mar 16, 2026 |

Ahmedabad/Surat: Incidents of violent clashes among school students are raising concern in the state after two shocking knife attack cases involving minors were reported from Ahmedabad and Surat within a short span. Both incidents were triggered by minor arguments that escalated into serious assaults. Police in both ci...Read More

Crackdown on Adulterated Milk in Gujarat: Over 8,200 Litres Seized in Junagadh and Amreli

Mar 16, 2026 |

Junagadh/Amreli: In a major action against the fake milk trade, the police and the Food Safety Department jointly raided two residential houses in Ingorala village of Khambha taluka of Amreli district and seized suspected fake milk, powder and oil used for adulteration. In a separate incident, a milk tanker carrying al...Read More

GSRTC Acts on Transgender Menace, Bans Illegal Boarding on Buses Near Choryasi Toll Plaza

Mar 16, 2026 |

Surat: In an effort to curb the menace of transgenders dressed as eunuchs illegally boarding buses and allegedly harassing passengers, the Surat divisional office of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has issued a circular directing that transgender persons should not be allowed to illegally board ST ...Read More

Gujarat HC Disqualifies Kiran More, Three Others from Baroda Cricket Association Elections

Mar 16, 2026 |

Vadodara: The Gujarat High Court today delivered its judgment on a petition related to the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) elections, declaring four candidates, including former cricketer Kiran More, ineligible to contest. The single-judge bench set aside the decision of the returning officer to accept their nominatio...Read More

Uttarvahini Narmada Parikrama from March 19; Gujarat Govt Sets Up ₹10 Crore Facilities for Pilgrims

Mar 16, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has started full-scale preparations for the annual Uttaravahini Panchkoshi Narmada Parikrama, which will be held from March 19 to April 17, 2026. The 30-day pilgrimage, considered a sacred spiritual tradition, attracts thousands of devotees every year who undertake the circumambulati...Read More

9-Foot Crocodile Rescued from MS University Campus in Vadodara

Mar 16, 2026 |

Vadodara: A crocodile measuring around 9 feet in length was spotted inside the campus of Maharaja Sayajirao University in Vadodara on Sunday night. The reptile was seen near an open area close to the university premises, following which the Forest Department was informed. A rescue team from the Forest Department reach...Read More

Traders Observe Bandh Over Delay in Hatkeshwar Bridge Demolition Work

Mar 16, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Traders in the Hatkeshwar area observed a complete bandh today, protesting against the continued delay in demolishing the remaining two spans of the controversial Hatkeshwar overbridge. All shops in the locality remained closed as traders expressed anger over daily traffic congestion, inconvenience to com...Read More

Vadodara to Keep Key Traffic Signals Off During Afternoon Heat Hours

Mar 16, 2026 |

Vadodara: In view of the rising temperatures and prevailing heatwave conditions, the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has decided to switch off traffic signals at key crossroads in the city during the afternoon hours to provide relief to motorists. According to VMC, the decision was taken by the Municipal Commissi...Read More

Western Railway Begins Train Service on Dabhoi–Miyagam Broad-Gauge Line

Mar 16, 2026 |

Vadodara: The long wait of people in the region ended as the Vadodara Division of Western Railway formally started DEMU train services from Pratapnagar to Miyagam Karjan via Dabhoi after completion of broad-gauge conversion works. The service was inaugurated in the presence of Dabhoi MLA Shailesh Mehta (Sotta), Vadodar...Read More

9 LPG Cylinders Stolen at Three Spots in Ahmedabad

Mar 16, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: Amid concerns over commercial LPG shortages in parts of the city due to the West Asia conflict, a case has been filed with Gomtipur police after nine filled LPG cylinders were stolen from delivery vehicles at different locations. According to a complaint filed on March 15 by an employee of a gas agency, the...Read More

LPG Tanker Shivalik Reaches Mundra in Gujarat from Qatar Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Mar 16, 2026 |

New Delhi: In a significant boost to India’s energy security amid escalating tensions in West Asia, two Indian-flagged LPG tankers carrying nearly 93,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have safely crossed the strategic Strait of Hormuz and are arriving at ports in Gujarat. The LPG tanker Shivalik, ...Read More

Fire Outside Aircraft Area at Ahmedabad Airport; Bush Fire Near Surat Runway a Day Earlier

Mar 16, 2026 |

Ahmedabad: A minor fire broke out in a temporary cabin structure outside the aircraft movement area at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in the city on Sunday afternoon, airport authorities said. According to officials, the incident was reported at 2:43 pm and was quickly brought under control by ...Read More

Bangkok Flight Drug Haul: ₹1.5 Crore Hydroponic Cannabis Recovered at Surat Airport

Mar 16, 2026 |

Surat: The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs Department has seized high-grade hydroponic cannabis worth about ₹1.5 crore from an Air India Express flight arriving from Bangkok at Surat International Airport. Acting on a tip-off, officials searched flight IX-263 after it landed at 7:40 pm and found 1,656.0...Read More

How Psychology Shapes Our Investment Decisions

Mar 16, 2026 |

Namrata Singh & Chaitali Shah When we make investment decisions we study economic forecasts, research reports and charts. But behind every investment choice sits something far more powerful—the human mind. The human mind brings emotions, beliefs, past experiences and mental shortcuts into every decision we ...Read More

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

Mar 15, 2026 |

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

ECI Announces By-Election Schedule for Umreth Assembly Seat in Gujarat

Mar 15, 2026 |

Gandhinagar: The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the by-election to the 111-Umreth Assembly constituency in Gujarat. According to the schedule, the official notification for the by-poll will be issued on March 30, 2026. Filing of nomination papers will be allowed from March 30 to April 6, 2...Read More

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

Mar 15, 2026 |

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 |

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 |

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

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

Mar 14, 2026 |

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 |

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 |

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 |

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

Gujarat’s First Sounding Rocket Launched from Dholera by Ahmedabad-Based Startup

Mar 14, 2026 |

Dholera: A new milestone in space research was achieved in Gujarat on Saturday as the state’s first sounding rocket was launched from Bavaliyari near Dholera in the presence of State Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia. The rocket was developed and launched by Ahmedabad-based startup Omspace Rocket and Ex...Read More

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

Mar 14, 2026 |

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 |

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