75 Illuminated Boats to Create Grand Visual Display Ahmedabad: The iconic Sabarmati Riverfront is set to transform into a magnificent visual spectacle on December 7 as the city hosts the Pramukh Varni Amrut Mahotsav, a large-scale cultural and spiritual celebration expected to draw thousands of visitors. As part of the festivities, 75 boats on the […]
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Torrential rains in North Gujarat and rivers flooded in South Gujarat
Across North Gujarat, torrential rains have inundated multiple districts. Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, and surrounding regions are grappling with severe flooding. Rivers like Banas and Sabarmati have overflowed, Suigam saw an extraordinary 323 mm of rain on September 6–7, prompting school closures and large-scale rescues. Over 5,600 people were relocated and more than 1,000 rescued from flood […]
Gujarat CM approved Rs 212 crores worth 2 lane high level bridge over Mahisagar river
Following a tragic collapse of the Gambhira–Mujpur bridge near Vadodara on July 9, killing at least 21 people, Gujarat Chief Minister has approved a Rs 212 crore project for a new two-lane, high-level bridge over Mahisagar river. Rs 62 lakh has been Disbursed in Ex Gratia relief, Rs 4 lakhs to victim family and Rs 50 thousand to […]
Cloud burst like situation in Surat; water level raised in Ukai Dam
In mid-June, the southwest monsoon hit strongly. Surat’s outskirts—especially Umarpada—saw intense rainfall, with around 399 mm in just 8 hours, triggering a cloud‑burst‑like event. Heavy rains drenched urban zones like Vesu, Limbayat, and Kadodara, submerging streets and flooding low‑lying areas. Municipal crews and rescue teams rescued children and assisted motorists. Raised water levels in Ukai Dam and […]
Vadodara Congress demands to allot Alternate House to affected people of Madhunagar Gorwa before demolition by VMC in Monsoon
Narendra Ravat General Secretary Gujarat Congress former President at Vadodara Congress Committee and Amit Ravat LOP VMC Vadodara Municipal Corporation has raised concern over planned demolition in Madhunagar , Gorwa by VMC during June, ahead of monsoon season and without alloting Alternate Houses to affected localites as per guideline of PMAY to accomodate and rehabilitate […]
Couple with tied hands commit suicide at Sabarmati Riverfront
In Ahmedabad city, young girl and boy committed suicide at Sabarmati Riverfront. They had jumped into Sabarmati river from Khanpur walkway side. Both the dead bodies were taken out by Fire fighters. Identification of the couple could not be made. Their Hands were tied with each other using dupatta. One bag was found from the […]
Pollution Board called Ganga water fit for bathing
Today central government told Parliament that the water in the Ganga river at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj was fit for bathing during the recently concluded Maha Kumbh 2025. Quoting a new report from CPCB the Central Pollution Control Board, the government stated key water quality indicators were within permissible limits for bathing. In Maha Kumbh […]
Raipur resident boy commited suicide in Sabarmati
In Sabarmati Riverfront West part of Ahmedabad city, Arjunsinh Khetsinh Dekhora , age 31 years, Resident of Fanaswalo Khacho Bhau Ni Pol Raipur Darwaja Inside Khanpur committed suicide due to unknown reason on 30/11/2024 before 10:00 hrs near Sabarmati Riverfront Walkway behind Hariharanand Ashram. He committed suicide by jumping in river. Sabarmati Riverfront West Police […]
Two suicide cases in Sabarmati and Meghaninagar reported
Two incidents of suicide reported in Ahmedabad in Sabarmati and Meghaninagar area, On 20th November before 9 am in morning at Sabarmati Riverfront West, Hitul son of Rajeshbhai Thakkar , age 26, Resident of Vadwali Sheri Prahladwali Gate Near Dholka Ahmedabad rural committed suicide due to unknown reason at Elise Bridge by drowning in the […]
Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi today
Ganesh Chaturthi festival has been celebrated across India with great enthusiasm. The festival honouring Lord Ganesh is marked with grandeur in states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka. Today on September 17, 2024 on tenth day of festival Ganesh Chaturthi Festival concludes. The festival is celebrated differently in India, but the essence remains. […]











