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  First images of Vande Metro train connecting Ahmedabad and Bhuj out | SEE PICS

  September 14, 2024 16:57 IST

  This new Vande Metro train will be the first metro service in Gujarat state, providing significant convenience for thousands of passengers traveling between the two major cities and also the first metro service in the Indian Railways network.

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  PM Modi announces ex-gratia for kin of eight drowned in Gujarat’s Meshwo river

  September 14, 2024 16:13 IST

  In a tragic incident, at least eight persons drowned while bathing in the Meshwo River in Gujarat's Gandhinagar district on Friday evening, an official said.

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  Eight people drown in Meshwo river in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, search for others underway

  September 13, 2024 23:10 IST

  So far eight bodies have been recovered by the rescue team. The NDRF team is also on-site and carrying out rescue missions. According to the local SDM, it is unclear how many people went into the waters.

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  4 of family drown during Ganesh idol immersion in Gujarat's Patan

  September 12, 2024 11:59 IST

  Seven persons were swept away in the Saraswati river water near Patan town on Wednesday evening during the idol immersion.

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  Mysterious disease outbreak claims 15 lives in Gujarat's Kutch, health department on alert

  September 11, 2024 21:21 IST

  The fever has so far claimed 15 lives, prompting district and state authorities to step up surveillance. Though health officials have ruled out the possibility of infection, precautionary measures are being taken to deal with any emergency.

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  PM Modi to inaugurate Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2: Timings, route details inside

  September 11, 2024 19:21 IST

  PM Modi will inaugurate the second phase of the Ahmedabad Metro on September 16. This 21-kilometer extension will connect Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, with key stations including GNLU, PDEU, and GIFT City. The new metro line promises to reduce travel time to 65 minutes and offer affordable fares.

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  Another stone pelting incident at 'Ganesh Pandal' in Gujarat, 7 arrested in Kotda Jadodar

  September 11, 2024 11:56 IST

  The incident follows a similar event in Surat, where stone pelting also caused significant damage and heightened tensions in the region. These attacks have raised serious concerns among residents and authorities alike about the growing trend of communal violence and its impact on communal harmony.

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  Gujarat: Stone pelting incident at 'Ganesh Pandal' in Surat sparks tensions, several arrested

  September 09, 2024 21:00 IST

  The local police said that after stones were pelted at a Ganesh pandal, a clash broke out in the Sayedpura area of Surat.

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  Couple rescued after being stranded in floodwaters in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district | Video

  September 08, 2024 19:06 IST

  A couple was dramatically rescued from the roof of their car after being swept away by floodwaters in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district. L

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  Gujarat: US Army's hand grenade found in Kandla Special Economic Zone, investigation underway

  September 07, 2024 19:50 IST

  The hand grenade has been found in a waste consignment imported from abroad in the Kandla Special Economic Zone.

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  Gujarat government extends gutka ban in state for another year

  September 05, 2024 19:26 IST

  The ban came into effect in 2012 under the Food Safety and Standards Act and rules and regulations formulated in 2011, the release said.

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  Ravindra Jadeja, star cricketer, joins BJP, wife Rivaba confirms | Watch

  September 05, 2024 17:13 IST

  The news was shared by Ravindra Jadeja's wife and BJP MLA from Jamnagar Rivaba Jadeja. Rivaba joined the BJP in 2019 and was elected to the state assembly in the 2022 elections.

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  Porbandar ICG helicopter crash: Two crew members' bodies recovered, search continues for third

  September 03, 2024 23:55 IST

  The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has recovered the bodies of two out of three missing crew members following a helicopter crash off the coast of Porbandar. The search for the third crew member is still ongoing.

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  SC imposes fine of Rs 25,000 on Gujarat police personnel for committing contempt of court

  September 02, 2024 18:41 IST

  SC observed that the police personnel was accused of "fabricating" CCTV installed at the police station and also of giving third-degree treatment to the man.

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  1200 Ahmedabad civil hospital resident doctors go on strike over stipend hike, services affected

  September 02, 2024 18:15 IST

  Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel slammed resident doctors for demanding a 40 per cent hike in Stipend, saying the stipend paid to them in Gujarat is among the highest in the country.

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  Gujarat floods: 24 crocodiles rescued from inundated residential areas in Vadodara

  September 01, 2024 9:55 IST

  In Vadodara, Gujarat, 24 crocodiles have been rescued from residential areas affected by flooding. Forest officials said, the reptiles will released back into the Vishwamitri River.

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  Man accused of theft tied to car bonnet, paraded through village in Gujarat

  August 31, 2024 14:33 IST

  In Gujarat's Panchmahal district, a man was tied to a car bonnet and driven around after being accused of theft. Police have registered cases against both the victim and the alleged assailants, with an investigation underway to determine the truth behind the incident.

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  Gujarat rains: 30-year-old man dies after crocodile attack in Vadodara

  August 30, 2024 17:09 IST

  Gujarat rains: Vadodara city, which witnessed a flood-like situation due to the swelling of the Vishwamitri river, is slowly limping back to normalcy as water has receded in most parts of the city, the city civic authorities said.

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  Gujarat floods: Indian Army deploys eight columns for relief operations in several districts

  August 29, 2024 19:47 IST

  Gujarat floods: Gujarat has, so far, received 105 per cent of its average annual rainfall. Out of 206 dams, 122 were put on high alert due to a sharp rise in their water levels in the state.

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  Gujarat rains: Crocodile spotted on roof of house amid heavy rains in Vadodara | Video

  August 29, 2024 11:49 IST

  Gujarat rains: The video of the crocodile on the rooftop has gone viral on social media. The development comes at a time when the heavy rains have claimed more than 28 lives in the state and thousands have been displaced in the floods.

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  Gujarat floods: Extremely heavy rains likely in Saurashtra region today, death count rises to 26

  August 29, 2024 10:33 IST

  According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), Gujarat has, so far, received 105 per cent of its average annual rainfall. Out of 206 dams, 122 were put on high alert due to a sharp rise in their water levels in the state.

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  Gujarat rains: Bridge collapses due to rising water levels in Surendranagar, none injured | VIDEO

  August 28, 2024 8:22 IST

  A small bridge over the Bhogavo River in Gujarat's Surendranagar district collapsed on Tuesday due to rising water levels from heavy rains. The 100-meter bridge, connecting Habiyasar village to Chotila town collapsed after water was discharged from an overflowing dam.

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  Heavy rains lash Gujarat: Seven dead, hundreds evacuated from flooded low-lying areas

  August 27, 2024 14:22 IST

  Heavy rains in Gujarat have caused severe flooding, resulting in seven deaths and hundreds missing persons in the state. The state govt has evacuated hundreds of residents from low-lying areas and is on high alert as more rains are expected. IMD has issued warnings for several districts.

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  Are schools closed in Gujarat today? Details

  August 27, 2024 7:08 IST

  The heavy rains and subsequent severe waterlogging in Gujarat disrupted the normal life. The train movement and schools have been affected in the state.

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  Schools closed, trains affected as heavy rains wreak havoc in Gujarat: Red alert issued for 2 days

  August 26, 2024 18:22 IST

  Because of the heavy rains and massive waterlogging in Gujarat, three trains such as Ahmedabad-Vadodara Intercity Express, Vadodara-Ahmedabad Intercity Express and Vadodara-Jamnagar Intercity Express -- have been affected in the state.

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  7 missing as tractor-trolley swept away in flooded river amid rain in Gujarat, 10 rescued

  August 26, 2024 14:49 IST

  Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel spoke over the phone to collectors of Morbi, Kutch, Rajkot, Surendranagar and Bhavnagar districts of the Saurashtra region, and Bharuch and Dang districts in south Gujarat late Sunday to review the situation.

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  Gujarat rains: Home Minister Amit Shah speaks with CM Bhupesh Patel as flood threat looms large

  August 26, 2024 10:40 IST

  The IMD has issued a red alert for Gujarat as rains continue to lash the state. Meanwhile, districts like Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and Panchmahal are mostly affected. The water level in the rivers is also rising.

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  Gujarat: Heavy rains trigger flood-like situation in Valsad, nearly hundred families shifted | Watch

  August 25, 2024 11:39 IST

  Valsad district has witnessed heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the weather department has predicted continuity in the rainfall for the next 24 hours.