Gujarat

AESL Wins Rs 4,700 Crore Transmission Project In Maharashtra For Evacuation Of 4,500 MW Of Renewable & Storage Power

August 26, 2026 19:43

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (AESL), India’s largest private transmission and distribution company and part of the globally diversified Adani portfolio, today won a key transmission project for evacuation of renewable energy generated in Karnataka to major load centres in Maharashtra. The project, which entails an estimated capital expenditure of ~Rs 4,700 crore, will also support […]

A Dry State, A Deadly Drink: How Methanol Turned Gujarat’s Prohibition Into Tragedy

August 25, 2026 21:20

In a state where alcohol has been prohibited for decades, a deadly liquor tragedy has once again exposed the dangers of the illegal alcohol trade. Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district has reported nine deaths and around 60 people affected after consuming methanol-laced liquor, according to government reports. But behind the tragedy is a larger question: what exactly […]

21 Cyber Frauds Every Hour: Gujarat Records 1.06 Lakh Cases In 7 Months

August 25, 2026 20:28

Gujarat is witnessing a sharp rise in cyber fraud, with more than 1.06 lakh cases reported across the state in just seven months of 2026. Data covering January 1 to July 31 shows that 1,06,882 cyber-fraud complaints were recorded, translating to around 504 cases every day or nearly 21 cases every hour. The figures show […]

Released By US Court, Fled To Canada: Gujarat Man Held In $7.5M Fraud Case

August 25, 2026 20:29

A 21-year-old Gujarat man accused of helping run a fraud scheme that allegedly cheated elderly victims in the United States out of nearly $7.5 million has been arrested in Canada after authorities say he left the US less than a day after being released by a court. Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami, an Indian citizen from Gujarat […]

Bhavnagar Liquor Tragedy: 13 More Arrested, Probe Widens To Methanol Supply Chain

August 25, 2026 10:42

The investigation into the Bhavnagar spurious liquor tragedy has widened, with police arresting 13 more people and taking the total number of arrests to 27. Investigators are now focusing on how methanol and other chemicals were sourced, transported and supplied before being used to make the toxic liquor. The latest arrests came after police questioned […]

Drugs Found, Dealers Missing: Gujarat’s Rs 28 Crore ‘Dead Drop’ Challenge

August 25, 2026 10:53

Gujarat’s fight against illegal drugs is facing a new challenge. Police and specialised agencies are managing to seize large quantities of narcotics, but in several major cases, the people behind the consignments are nowhere to be found. Data from Gujarat’s narcotics enforcement records for June shows that drugs worth around Rs 48 crore were seized […]

India To Add 8.2 Crore Affluent Consumers By 2036, Outpacing China

August 24, 2026 20:59

India is on track to become home to the world’s second-largest affluent consumer population by 2036, overtaking China as rising incomes, a growing middle class and expanding consumer demand reshape the country’s market. A new report by NielsenIQ (NIQ) and World Data Lab projects that India could have 10.8 crore affluent consumers by 2036, slightly […]

What Was On A Harappan Plate? Ancient Teeth Reveal How Food Habits Changed

August 24, 2026 08:45

The way people lived in the Harappan civilisation may have influenced not only where they built their homes and settlements, but also what they ate and how they prepared their food. A new study examining microscopic wear patterns on ancient human teeth has found clear differences in the types of food consumed by people living […]

12 Hours, Rough Seas, 18 Lives Saved: Ahmedabad Engineer’s Daring Pacific Rescue

August 24, 2026 08:51

A dramatic rescue operation in the Pacific Ocean ended safely after an Ahmedabad-based marine engineer and his fellow Indian crew members helped save all 18 crew members aboard a US-flagged cargo vessel that was in danger of sinking. Among those involved in the rescue was Parth Vasantbhai Patel, a marine engineer originally from Juni Vasani […]

A Lion Walked 100 Km – Helping Reveal Gujarat’s New 150-Km Wildlife Corridor

August 22, 2026 21:16

Gujarat has identified a potential 150-km lion movement corridor from Shetrunji-Hingolgadh to Rampara, opening up a new route for the state’s growing Asiatic lion population beyond its traditional Gir landscape. The corridor has gained attention after an Asiatic lion travelled from Hingolgadh in Rajkot district to Rampara in Surendranagar district, showing that lions are capable […]

Bhavnagar Liquor Tragedy: Death Toll Rises To 9, Surat Man Declared Brain Dead

August 22, 2026 21:26

The death toll in the suspected methanol-laced liquor tragedy in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district has risen to nine, with one more death reported after the state government confirmed eight deaths on Friday, August 21. The tragedy came to light earlier this week after several people fell seriously ill following the consumption of suspected spurious liquor. The […]

Gujarat’s Space Push: Saurashtra To Get A Spaceport Near Kodinar

August 22, 2026 20:12

Gujarat is preparing to take a major step into India’s growing space sector, with the state planning to establish a space launching station near Kodinar in Saurashtra. The proposed spaceport is expected to add a new dimension to Gujarat’s space ambitions and could create opportunities for satellite manufacturing, rocket technology and private space companies. The […]

Emergency Ward Clash: Rajkot Senior Doctor Booked Over Slap, Threats To Female Doctor

August 22, 2026 08:34

A disagreement over the treatment of a critically ill patient at Rajkot Civil Hospital has escalated into a police case after a 26-year-old resident doctor alleged that a senior colleague abused, slapped and threatened her during an argument in the emergency ward. The incident, which reportedly took place during the resident doctor’s emergency duty on […]

12 Years, 382 Heritage Gems: Ahmedabad Moves To Save Its Historic Soul

August 22, 2026 08:18

Ahmedabad is set to take another major step towards protecting its architectural and cultural heritage. After a delay of nearly 12 years, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is preparing to grant heritage status to 382 historically important structures located outside the Old City area. The proposed list includes well-known landmarks such as Hutheesing Jain Temple, […]

After Surviving Nagaland Floods, 53-Year-Old Elephant Joymoti Airlifted To Vantara For Treatment

August 21, 2026 21:53

A 53-year-old elephant named Joymoti, who survived devastating floods in Nagaland and suffered multiple serious injuries, is being airlifted to Vantara in Jamnagar, Gujarat, for urgent and specialised veterinary treatment. Joymoti was swept away by floodwaters during the second week of July. Local communities, with help from government agencies, managed to rescue her. However, the […]

Bhavnagar Tragedy Triggers Crackdown: Ahmedabad Liquor Cases Jump 212%

August 21, 2026 20:03

A sharp increase in liquor-related cases in Ahmedabad has highlighted the scale of enforcement following the Bhavnagar spurious liquor tragedy. In just two days after deaths linked to the suspected consumption of illicit liquor were confirmed, the number of prohibition cases registered in the city more than tripled, while seizures of liquor and beer cans […]

Bhavnagar Liquor Tragedy: 9 Dead, 39 Hospitalised; Shaktisinh Gohil Seeks Resignations On Moral Grounds

August 21, 2026 08:55

The death toll in the Bhavnagar spurious liquor tragedy has risen to nine, while 39 people remain in hospital after allegedly consuming methanol-laced liquor in different parts of the district. The incident has triggered a major police investigation, arrests and the suspension of six police personnel, while opposition leaders have raised questions over alleged administrative […]

RBI Move May End 22-Year Freeze: Gujarat Could Get 4–6 New Co-operative Banks

August 20, 2026 21:17

After more than two decades without new licences for urban co-operative banks, Gujarat could soon see fresh entrants into the sector if the Reserve Bank of India moves ahead with its proposed changes to licensing rules. The RBI has proposed easing the conditions for issuing new licences to urban co-operative banks (UCBs), potentially creating an […]

Train Altercation Turns Fatal: Foreign National Dies During Questioning At Surat Station

August 20, 2026 20:48

A 45-year-old African national died under mysterious circumstances after an altercation with fellow passengers aboard the Golden Temple Express while travelling from Mumbai to Delhi. The man was removed from the train at Surat along with two other passengers following a disturbance inside a general coach. He later collapsed during questioning at the Railway Protection […]

Spurious Liquor Tragedy In Bhavnagar: 6 Dead, 25 Hospitalised After Methanol-Laced Drink

August 20, 2026 20:24

A suspected illicit liquor racket in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district has turned deadly, with six people reported dead and 25 others hospitalised after consuming liquor allegedly contaminated with highly toxic methanol. The deaths have triggered a wider investigation into the manufacturing and distribution network behind the liquor. The suspected spurious liquor was sold in bottles carrying […]

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