Gujarat
Three Gujaratis who have been awarded the Padma Shri (India’s fourth-highest civilian honour) for their distinguished contributions in various fields: Padma Shri Awardees from Gujarat (2026) Mir Haji Kasambhai – Awarded the Padma Shri in the field of Art (Folk Music/Dholak) for his remarkable contributions to folk and devotional music from Junagadh, Gujarat. Dharmiklal Pandya […]
Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport has once again come under the radar of drug traffickers. However, due to the alertness of security and investigating agencies, a major drug smuggling attempt has been foiled with the seizure of high-value narcotics worth crores of rupees. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, authorities conducted intensive checks on passengers […]
Ahmedabad: As Gujarati cinema reaches new heights, one of the most anticipated suspense thrillers of 2026, ‘Paatki’, is all set to grace the big screen. Following the overwhelming response to its trailer, the film’s star cast—Hiten Tejwani, Shraddha Dangar, Gaurav Paswala and Director Abhinay Deshmukh, Producer Aalap Kikani & Producer Chaula Doshi shared exclusive insights […]
Vizhinjam’s early operating performance has redefined benchmarks for deep-water ports in India. Phase 2 forms part of the Adani Group’s ₹30,000 crore commitment, the largest private investment in Kerala. Port-led development strengthens Kerala’s logistics competitiveness and ease of doing business. Thiruvananthapuram, 24 January 2026: Vizhinjam International Seaport is set to enter a decisive new phase […]
Rajkot, Gujarat: On May 1, 2024, marking Gujarat Foundation Day, Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel inaugurated Atal Sarovar in Rajkot, a landmark urban development project that has since become a major attraction for citizens and tourists alike. Since its inauguration, the lake has welcomed more than 1.4 million visitors, reflecting its growing popularity as a […]
Gandhinagar: In a major step towards women empowerment and leadership development, the Gujarat government has expanded the Balika Panchayat initiative across the state, aiming to nurture leadership qualities, democratic values, and civic awareness among adolescent girls. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has emphasized that the programme will play a crucial role in shaping confident and socially […]
Ahmedabad: The Zone-4 Local Crime Branch (LCB) carried out a raid at a spa located at Ashirwad Avenue near Haridarshan Crossroads in the New Naroda area of Ahmedabad. The raid was conducted following specific inputs, and officials inspected the premises as part of an ongoing operation against illegal activities. Further details regarding the findings of […]
Ahmedabad: The development of Ahmedabad’s iconic Heritage Route is progressing at full speed, with civic authorities stepping up efforts to enhance the city’s historic core and improve the experience for tourists and residents alike. As part of the project, the Calico Dome is also set to be developed, adding further value to the heritage precinct. […]
Day 5 at sea of the Saurashtra Samudra Abhiyan (MENU-26)! The cadets sailed from Veraval to Mul Dwarka, covering a distance of approximately 35 km, continuing their challenging maritime journey with high morale and determination. As part of SSCD activities, a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan rally was conducted at Veraval to spread awareness on cleanliness and […]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat — January 23, 2026: Multiple Ahmedabad schools received bomb threat emails on Friday morning, prompting urgent security responses from police, bomb disposal squads, crime branch units, and canine teams. The threats came just days before Republic Day (January 26), raising alarm among parents, teachers, and authorities. According to police and media reports, several […]
