The Ahmedabad Railway Y-Connectivity Project is a newly completed railway infrastructure upgrade executed by the Western Railway zone. Built at a cost of over ₹15 crore, the project includes a strategic 1-kilometre-long chord line connecting three major railway hubs of Ahmedabad: Sabarmati, Asarva and Kalupur (Ahmedabad Junction). The new connection is designed to address a … Read more
Ahmedabad Monsoon Retreat 2026 is now underway, marking the official withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon from the region. As October begins, the city is moving away from the rainy season toward drier autumn conditions, and this shift is bringing noticeable changes on three fronts: weather, travel and public health. Maximum temperatures have climbed into the … Read more
The Gujarat Vehicle Scrappage Scheme has been announced by the state government as a major incentive for vehicle owners who scrap eligible old, high-emission vehicles and purchase new ones. Under this scheme, owners can receive up to 50% concession on the payable Motor Vehicle Tax for the new vehicle. The incentive has been notified by … Read more
The Gujarat Uniform Civil Code 2026, also known as Gujarat Act No. 15 of 2026, creates a common legal framework for personal civil matters across all religions. The law covers marriage, divorce, inheritance and live-in relationships, and it was enacted and notified by the state government after receiving assent from President Droupadi Murmu. This new … Read more
Gandhi Jayanti 2026 falls on October 2, a day observed across India to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, fondly remembered as Mahatma Gandhi, Bapu or the Father of the Nation. It is one of India’s three official national holidays, alongside Republic Day and Independence Day. The day honours Gandhi’s leadership in India’s … Read more
The Gujarat Weather Forecast for October 2, 2026, brings good news for most parts of the state. According to the latest bulletin from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there are no active weather warnings for Gujarat, Saurashtra or Kutch. The region is expected to stay largely clear and stable over the coming days. Daytime temperatures … Read more
On October 1, 2026, the Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a new nuclear power project in Gujarat. The proposed project is planned at Dhuvaran in Khambhat taluka of Anand district. The target capacity is around 4,000 MW, with an estimated … Read more
For generations, the Maldhari community has lived inside the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary with its cattle and livestock. Now the Gujarat government has opened a path for these families to move out on their own terms. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced the Barda Maldhari Relocation Scheme on October 1, 2026, during the 77th Van Mahotsav in … Read more
There are moments in aviation when a pilot’s training, instinct and courage are tested in ways that no simulator can prepare for. For Captain Smit Machchhar, that moment arrived mid-air on Flydubai flight FZ1073. What followed was a fight for survival inside the cockpit that ultimately saved 174 lives. The Gujarat government has now announced … Read more
The Surat Udaipur City Vande Bharat Express, Train No. 26903 and 26904, is set to launch this week as Surat first originating Vande Bharat service. This semi high speed train will connect the textile and diamond hub of South Gujarat directly with Udaipur in Rajasthan. Ticket bookings officially opened on October 1, 2026, through IRCTC … Read more