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Ahmedabad: Online registration for admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the 2026–27 academic session commenced on Saturday and will remain open until April 17, offering Class 1 admission opportunities to students from economically weaker and middle-class families. Over 84,000 seats will be available...Read More

#education #RTE

Mava Spitting Menace: Surat Diamond Bourse Imposes Strict Ban

Apr 04, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: Despite repeated measures such as notices, deity images, and repainting, the problem of ‘mava’ spitting continues to plague the city, leaving public spaces stained and prompting civic concern. Taking a firm stand, the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB), the world’s largest office complex, larger than the Pentagon...Read More

Udhna – Brahmapur Amrit Bharat Express to Run Daily, Railways Approves Frequency Hike

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Railway Surat

New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has approved an increase in the frequency of the 19021/19022 Udhna–Brahmapur Amrit Bharat Express, converting the service from tri-weekly to a daily train, according to an official communication issued by the Railway Board. As per the directive, Train No. 19021 Udhna–Brahmapur A...Read More

#Indian Railways

Where did it rain in Gujarat today? Here are the figures

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Kutch Saurastra

Ahmedabad: Several parts of Gujarat witnessed unseasonal rainfall between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm on April 3, according to data released by the State Emergency Operation Center, Gandhinagar. Coastal and Saurashtra regions recorded the highest precipitation, with scattered showers reported across north and central Gujarat a...Read More

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View AllTruck Loses Control at Trishulia Ghat near Ambaji

Apr 01, 2026 | Gujarat, North Gujarat Featured

Watch: Glimpses of 3D Projection Mapping, Light and Sound Show at Rani ki Vav

Patan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually inaugurated a 3D projection mapping and light-and-sound show at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Rani ki Vav. The project, developed by the Gujarat Tourism Department at a cost of ₹18 crore, aims to blend heritage with modern technology to enhance the visitor ex...Read More

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Iranian Crude Tanker Bound for Gujarat Changes Course to China

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat India

New Delhi: A tanker carrying Iranian crude oil, which had earlier indicated Gujarat as its destination, has changed course mid-voyage and is now headed to China. The shipment would have marked India’s first import of Iranian oil in nearly seven years. The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by t...Read More

#Iran #Vadinar

Congress Declares Bhrugurajsinh Chauhan as Candidate for Umreth By-Election

Apr 03, 2026 | Central Gujarat Congress Gujarat Politics

Umreth: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has announced Bhrugurajsinh Pratapsinh Chauhan as its candidate for the upcoming by-election to the Umreth Assembly constituency in Gujarat. The candidature was approved by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, according to an official statement. Chauhan holds M.A. and...Read More

#By elections #Umreth

Gujarat BJP Announces List of Minority Morcha Office Bearers

Apr 03, 2026 | BJP Gujarat Politics

Gandhinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Gujarat Minority Cell (Minority Morcha) has officially announced a new roster of state-level office-bearers. The appointments were finalised following extensive deliberations involving Gujarat BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma, General Secretary (Organisation) Ratnakar, and...Read More

Centre Clears ₹132.51 Crore Road Over Bridge at Kandla Port

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Kutch

Kandla: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, has approved the construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) at LC-235 at Deendayal Port Authority. The project is estimated to cost ₹132.51 crore. The proposal was recently appraised by the Delegated Investment Board (DIB) in a me...Read More

#Kandla Port

Disturbed Areas Act Row: Former Bhavnagar SDM’s Driver Booked in Bribe Case

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Bhavnagar: More than 15 days after allegations of corruption related to a property transaction involving approval under the Disturbed Areas Act surfaced in the city, the Nilambaug police have registered an FIR against the accused, Momin M. Pathan, an outsourced driver attached to the then Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM...Read More

#Bhavnagar #Disturb Area Act

Disturbed Areas Act Violation Alleged in Surat; Residents Put Up Posters to Protect Gorat Hanuman Temple

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: Local residents in the Gorat Road area staged protests against an alleged illegal high-rise construction, putting up banners outside their housing societies and warning political leaders not to seek votes unless their concerns are addressed. According to residents, a 21-storey building has been constructed near...Read More

#Disturb Area Act

Statue of Narsinh Mehta Vandalised in Junagadh

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Junagadh: In the city known as “Narsaiya ni Nagri,” a decades-old statue of saint-poet Narsinh Mehta, installed near Girnar Darwaja, was vandalised two days ago. An unidentified person allegedly broke one hand of the statue by pelting a stone. The statue, installed in 1983 by the Narsinh Mehta Statue Trust, has re...Read More

#Junagadh

Helmetless Riders, Wrong-Side Entry: CCTV Footage of Fatal Accident in Surat Goes Viral

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Surat Video

Surat: A fatal road accident captured on CCTV has sparked fresh concerns over traffic discipline and road safety. The incident occurred at a busy crossroads near Parvat Patia in the city, where a two-wheeler carrying two persons was struck by a moving bus. The deceased has been identified as 60-year-old Gajendrakuma...Read More

Propane-Based Ceramic Units in Morbi Face Higher Gas Rates

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Morbi: The ceramic industry in Morbi is facing a major crisis after Gujarat Gas announced revised gas prices for April 2026, citing the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict and its impact on global energy markets. As per the new pricing structure, industries that were using propane despite having access to pipeline gas have n...Read More

#Morbi

Jetpur Saree Industry Hit by Gulf War; Hike in Industrial LPG Rates Forces Shutdowns

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Jetpur: Since the outbreak of war in the Gulf region, the saree industry in Jetpur has been pushed into a severe crisis, with most gas-based units shutting down and the remaining ones on the brink of closure due to curbs on the supply of industrial LPG and rising costs. A majority of factories dependent on LPG-based p...Read More

#Jetpur

2.25 kg Hybrid Ganja Seized at Ahmedabad Airport; Two Nabbed

Apr 03, 2026 | Ahmedabad Aviation Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in the city have seized 2.25 kg of hybrid ganja from two passengers who had arrived from Bangkok. The seizure was made based on specific intelligence inputs from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Both passengers have bee...Read More

#Ahmedabad Airport #Narcotics

Surat RTO’s AI-Based Driving Test Track Nears Launch; 1,000 Trial Tests Completed

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: The AI-enabled driving test track at the Surat Regional Transport Office (RTO) is likely to become fully operational next week. This comes after the RTO conducted trial runs on this modern driving test track. Around 1,000 tests for two-wheelers and four-wheelers were completed using the AI system. The data from...Read More

#RTO

Railways Installing Anti-Monkey Devices on Ahmedabad – Botad Route

Apr 03, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The installation of anti-monkey devices on railway pillars to curb monkey-related disruptions on the Gandhigram (Ahmedabad) – Botad route has shown significant results, with incidents of damage to overhead electrification (OHE) lines and power supply disruptions dropping by nearly 50%. Railway officials s...Read More

#Western Railway

Gujarat Plans Incentives to Turn Sanand and Becharaji into EV Hubs

Apr 03, 2026 | Business Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Sanand and the Mandal Becharaji Special Investment Region (MBSIR) have emerged as key automobile manufacturing centres in the last decade, and with the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) on the rise, the Gujarat government is mulling positioning these hubs as major centres for EV manufacturing, a news repo...Read More

#Becharaji #Sanand

AAP Leaders, Workers Held in Khambhaliya Released on Bail

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Politics Saurastra

Devbhoomi Dwarka: Hours after he was detained by the Khambhaliya Police, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Gujarat state president Isudan Gadhvi, along with 17 others, was released on bail. The police action was taken against around 30 individuals, including AAP leaders, for allegedly obstructing police duty and creating a disturb...Read More

#Aam Aadmi Party #AAP #Khambhaliya

Shahibaug Underpass to Remain Partially Shut for 5 Days; Traffic Diversions in Place

Apr 03, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Commuters travelling to the airport via the Shahibaug underpass will have to take alternate routes, as the underpass will remain closed to all vehicular traffic from today till Tuesday between 12 pm and 5 pm. The restriction has been imposed due to ongoing repair and maintenance work by the Ahmedabad divisi...Read More

MG Hector vs Mahindra Thar Roxx: Are SUVs Becoming More Specialised Than Ever?

Apr 03, 2026 | Business

The SUV market has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. What was once a relatively uniform category has now expanded into a diverse ecosystem of vehicles designed for highly specific purposes. The comparison between the MG Hector and the Mahindra Thar Roxx highlights this shift clearly, as both ...Read More

Surat Diamond Bourse to Become Central Hub for Rough Diamond Trade; Import Process to Be Consolidated

Apr 03, 2026 | Business Gujarat Surat

Surat: In a significant development for the diamond industry, rough diamond traders have decided to centralize import and trading activities at the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB). A meeting of rough diamond traders was held on April 2, 2026, at the Surat Diamond Bourse, where it was unanimously resolved that all traders...Read More

#SDB #Surat Diamond Bourse #Surat Diamond Industry

Adani CNG Price Hiked by ₹1.50; Rate Reaches ₹83.77 in Ahmedabad

Apr 03, 2026 | Business Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Adani Total Gas Ltd. has once again increased the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by ₹1.50 per kg in Ahmedabad. With the latest revision, the retail price of CNG has reached ₹83.77. The hike comes at a time when fuel prices and essential commodities have already seen an upward trend since Ap...Read More

#Adani #CNG #Gas

Tinder Date Turns Into ₹ 9 Lakh Robbery for Surat Broker

Apr 03, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: A shocking case of robbery has surfaced in Surat, where a woman allegedly befriended a businessman through the Tinder app, drugged him, and fled with gold jewellery worth ₹8.95 lakh. The victim, a reputed land and stock broker from Shahpore, came in contact with a woman identified as Sarika Gupta on Tinder....Read More

Kandla Port Conducts India’s First-Ever Methanol Bunkering: DPA

Apr 02, 2026 | Gujarat Kutch

Kandla: In a significant step towards greener maritime operations, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), which operates Kandla Port, today announced that it has successfully conducted India’s first-ever methanol bunkering operation at a port. Announcing the achievement, DPA stated, “DPA Kandla successfully demonstrates ...Read More

#Kandla Port

Stray Cattle Menace: Man Injured in Bull Attack in Rajkot Village, Video Goes Viral

Apr 02, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Rajkot: A disturbing video has gone viral on social media, highlighting the increasing menace of stray cattle. The incident occurred in Veraval village of Kotda Sangani taluka, where an Activa rider was brutally attacked by a stray bull in a narrow lane of Shivnagar. Watch | A man was attacked by stray cattle in V...Read More

#Rajkot #Stray Cattle

7,000-kg Giant Laddu Prepared at Atal Ashram in Surat for Hanuman Jayanti

Apr 02, 2026 | Faith Religious Surat

Surat: Demonstrating that devotion and faith know no bounds, a massive 7,000-kg boondi laddu was offered to Lord Hanuman on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti today at Atal Tirth Yatra Dham in the Pal area of Surat. The ‘Hanuman Laddu’ is being described as the largest laddu ever made in the city’s history and the b...Read More

#Hanuman Jayanti

GMRC Extends Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar Metro Rail Timings for IPL Match Days

Apr 02, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: In view of the upcoming TATA IPL Men’s T20 Day/Night cricket matches 2026 schedule, T20 cricket matches will be played on 04.04.2026, 17.04.2026, 20.04.2026, 26.04.2026, 30.04.2026, 03.05.2026 and 12.05.2026 at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) has decided to extend the t...Read More

#Ahmedabad Metro

Residents Allege Disturbed Areas Act Violation in Tandalja in Vadodara; Seek Cancellation of Housing Scheme

Apr 02, 2026 | Gujarat Vadodara

Vadodara: A group of local residents from the Tandalja area staged a protest outside the District Collector’s office on Thursday, alleging violations of the Disturbed Areas Act (Ashant Dhara) in connection with a proposed housing scheme. The residents demanded the cancellation of permission granted for the housing pr...Read More

#Disturb Area Act

40-Day Traffic Restrictions, Diversions Announced in Parts of Surat for Infrastructure Work

Apr 02, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has issued an official notification regarding temporary road closures and traffic diversions in the New East (Sarthana) Zone to facilitate essential infrastructure work. From April 5, 2026, to May 15, 2026, the T.P. Road on both sides connecting the Outer Ring Road at Gopin ...Read More

#SMC

SMC Introduces Grease Chamber Cleaning Service for Restaurants and Cafés; Rates Announced

Apr 02, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has announced a new initiative to streamline the maintenance of grease chambers in commercial food establishments across all zones of the city. Currently, a large number of restaurants, hotels, and cafes in Surat use grease chambers to separate solid waste from wastewater, ...Read More

#SMC

ACB Gujarat Traps CPWD Engineer in ₹4.5 Lakh Bribery Case

Apr 02, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra

Jamnagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat on Thursday trapped a Class-II officer of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹4.52 lakh. The accused, Vijaykumar Babulal Meena, was posted as an Assistant Engineer in the Electrical Branch of CPWD, Jamnagar. According ...Read More

#ACB Gujarat #Jamnagar

Gujarat Census Deferred Amid Local Body Elections

Apr 02, 2026 | Gujarat

Surat: The census exercise scheduled to commence in Gujarat has been postponed following the announcement of local self-government elections. As per earlier plans, the online census was to begin on April 5, with house listing activities slated from April 20. However, considering the election process, the state governm...Read More

FitsAir to Launch Ahmedabad - Colombo Direct Flight Service from Next Month

Apr 02, 2026 | Ahmedabad Aviation Gujarat

Ahmedabad: In a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing international travel from Gujarat, City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, and Walkers Tours have partnered with FitsAir to introduce direct scheduled passenger flights between Ahmedabad and Colombo, a press release said. Operated by FitsAir, ...Read More

#Ahmedabad Airport #Sri Lanka