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
The Surat Metro Phase 1 project, executed by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation, has reached several important technical milestones in 2026. The project covers a total network length of 40.35 km with 38 stations. This metro system is expected to transform daily commuting in Surat by connecting major industrial, diamond and residential hubs across the … Read more
The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation has released a recruitment notification for 2,510 Helper vacancies. This recruitment is aimed at ITI qualified candidates who are looking for a technical job in the state public transport sector. The advertisement number for this recruitment is GSRTC/202627/47. The online application process is being conducted through the OJAS Gujarat … Read more
The Gujarat weather forecast for October 1, 2026 shows the state entering the final phase of the Southwest Monsoon withdrawal. Weather conditions are gradually shifting toward warmer and clearer days, although some districts may still receive isolated light to moderate rain or thundershowers. The monsoon is expected to completely withdraw from Gujarat over the next … Read more
The Gujarat Refinery Expansion 2026 is a major infrastructure project being carried out by Indian Oil Corporation Limited at its Koyali refinery near Vadodara, Gujarat. The project is designed to increase the refinery crude processing capacity from 13.7 million metric tonnes per annum to 18 million metric tonnes per annum. This expansion is not just … Read more
The Gujarat ESIC Expansion 2026 has extended the Employees State Insurance Corporation scheme across all 31 districts of Gujarat starting October 1, 2026. This is a significant change for workers and employers because until now, ESIC coverage in the state was limited to certain districts and specific areas within those districts. With this expansion, the … Read more
The Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River reached its Full Reservoir Level of 138.68 metres on September 30, 2026. This is a major moment for Gujarat water resources because the reservoir has now touched its maximum level for the seventh time since the completed dam was dedicated to the nation in 2017. To mark … Read more
October 2026 will see a number of bank closures across India. These closures are a mix of national holidays, regional festivals and the regular weekend schedule that banks follow throughout the year. The number of holidays is not the same in every state because many festivals are observed only in certain regions. Along with festival … Read more
Sharad Navratri 2026 will be celebrated in Gujarat from October 11 to October 19, 2026, followed by Vijayadashami or Dussehra on October 20, 2026. This nine night festival is one of the most vibrant and spiritually significant periods in the Gujarati calendar. It brings together devotion, Garba, traditional celebrations and fasting in a way that … Read more
Gujarat National Law University in Gandhinagar is facing serious health and sanitation concerns after a large number of students reported illnesses on campus. The situation has drawn attention to dengue, viral infections, food poisoning, typhoid, drinking water quality, sewage, mosquito control and medical support. Students have also organized a boycott of physical classes and a … Read more