Gujarat
Heavy rush at Vadodara ST depot despite extra buses before Diwali
Thousands of passengers stranded on platforms for hours as buses run housefull
101 new GSRTC buses launched from Gandhinagar ahead of Diwali
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi flagged off the new buses, employees to get half-month's salary in advance.

Maninagar builder sells mortgaged shop, defrauds factory owner of ₹1.10 crore
Case registered against builder and his son; accused of selling mortgaged shop and using funds for personal work
Tempo loaded with fruits overturns on Surat's Udhna-Navsari road due to civic apathy
Sharp iron peg bursts tyre, causing accident; three people including driver injured.
Agreement signed between NID Ahmedabad and Somnath Trust
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to enrich cultural heritage and visitor experience at Prabhas Patan.

Anticipatory bail application of Richie Rich Paan Parlour owner Bhavik Gajjar rejected
Troubles have mounted for Ahmedabad's Richie Rich Paan Parlour owner Bhavik Gajjar after failing to get relief from the court.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation Proposes Alternative Route for Flood-Prone Bhukhi Canal
Due to local opposition, the Vadodara Municipal Corporation has put forward a new proposal for the rerouting of the Bhukhi Canal.
Climate Change Centre to be Built at Maharaja Sayajirao University at a Cost of ₹17 Crore
Students and citizens will be made aware of the environment through this project approved by the Government of Gujarat

Fire breaks out at an electric shop during Dhanteras shopping in Surat's Chauta Bazar
Panic ensues as fire breaks out in a crowded market during the Diwali festival; 6 fire tenders bring the fire under control
Distressed by harassment of usurers, youth commits suicide by consuming poison in Jasdan
Names of three usurers mentioned in the suicide note found from the deceased's bag
Ahmedabad court sentences man to 8 years imprisonment in beef sale case
The court has also imposed a fine of ₹2 lakh on the convict, while acquitting the co-accused due to lack of evidence.
Chaos erupts at Mehsana Urban Bank as new currency notes run out during Diwali shopping
Queues stretched for one kilometre outside the bank as people gathered to obtain new and small denomination currency notes.

Gujarat University to start new mobile app from 1 December for students' problems
Basic amenity complaints will be resolved quickly through digital means via the app, and the Vice-Chancellor will keep a direct watch.

Bomb threat emailed to Chief Minister's Office and Secretariat
Security agencies on high alert after message sent in the name of Khalistan National Army
Pressure exerted on official using false identity of Ellisbridge MLA Amit Shah
FIR registered against unknown person who called FDCA official for approval of healthcare company's license
Seats for elections to 262 village panchayats of Mahisagar district announced
Official announcement of seats of 8 talukas made by the Collector
Make Traditional Gujarati Cholafali at Home this Diwali; Learn the Complete and Easy Method
Made from gram flour and urad dal flour, this crunchy snack is an excellent option for welcoming guests
Two Surat residents arrested with foreign liquor in Bhavnagar
Seizure worth ₹4,84,367 made during raid by Parole Furlough Squad near Nari Chokdi
Two-and-a-half-foot monitor lizard counter-attacks and defeats leopard in Palsana
The monitor lizard gripped the predatory leopard, who had come in search of food, by the mouth and made it roll twice
Changes in Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro timetable on account of Diwali
Last trains from terminal stations to depart earlier on 8 November 2026
NSO Vadodara and Sub-offices to Conduct Various Surveys Across the State
Economic and social data to be collected from rural and urban areas by November 2026

High Court Refuses to Release Bangladeshi Woman and Child
Court stated that administrative order to keep them in police training school until deportation is legal
Gujarat Energy and ADNOC sign agreement for LNG supply
Agreement reached between the two companies to purchase 40 lakh tonnes of LNG over the next ten years

Parole granted to 113 prisoners from Sabarmati Central Jail on occasion of Diwali
33 prisoners granted special and 80 prisoners granted regular parole; released for 14 days

Gujarat High Court threatened with bomb blast via email
Security agencies alert after mail sent in the name of Khalistan National Army
Shopping spree in Surat's jewellery market as gold and silver prices drop on Dhanteras
Heavy crowds swarm jewellery showrooms following a significant decline in prices

હાથીના બચ્ચાને ખાસ સારવાર માટે કેરળથી ગુજરાતના વંતારા મોકલવામાં આવ્યું
જિનેટિક હાડકાના રોગથી પીડાતું ૧૮ મહિનાનું બચ્ચું જામનગર પહોંચશે
MLA Kumar Kanani expresses outrage as private bus fares triple during Diwali
BJP MLA from Surat's Varachha constituency demands government intervention against the arbitrary conduct of private luxury bus operators
Two workers killed as water tank collapses at Valod sugar mill
Two labourers were crushed under debris after a massive hot and cold water tank, which was recently repaired, collapsed.
Flash of chill in Gujarat; heavy rain alert for 13 states across the country
Amreli records the state's lowest temperature; Meteorological Department forecasts rain in 13 states

Major shake-up in Gujarat RTO system; 359 inspectors transferred
Transport Department issues late-night orders to ensure administrative transparency and smooth functioning
Rajkot Airport Director removed from post for bursting firecrackers on runway
Decision taken within just 24 days; Air India flight had to be diverted following the incident
Security deposits of 261 Homeopathy and Ayurveda students forfeited in Gujarat
₹26.10 lakh forfeited as students failed to confirm admissions on time in the third round of the process

Forest workers end agitation after demands including risk allowance are accepted
Strike by forest guards and rangers, which had been ongoing for seven days at Satyagraha Chhavni, concludes
Massive fire at Sujas Leather company in Sarigam GIDC, losses worth crores
Fire brought under control early in the morning with the help of more than 10 fire tenders
Police conduct intensive interrogation of Decora Group's Chirag Patel over liquor party
Malviyanagar Police launch probe into CCTV footage and use of permits
IHG Hotels and Resorts signs agreement to develop Holiday Inn Resort in Sasan Gir
The resort, featuring 92 rooms, will open in the first quarter of 2031

Video of youth being attacked in Bhavnagar University campus goes viral
Incident of a youth being beaten by several individuals on the university's public road comes to light
AMC to spend ₹32 crore to resolve rainwater logging issue in Bopal-Ghuma area
Work on the new storm water drainage system will commence after Diwali and be completed in 8 to 9 months.
Four men attack youth with sticks due to old enmity in Nana Chiloda
One of the attackers alleged to be the son of a police constable; incident captured on CCTV
Vendors in Balsinor and Khanpur apprehended for overcharging for e-stamps
Deputy Collector's sting operation catches operators charging ₹110 for ₹100 stamps
Wife files rape complaint against husband in Nikol area
Allegations of deception by providing false information before marriage and engaging in physical relations while she was a minor
188 NDPS cases registered and 286 accused arrested in Ahmedabad in 10 months
Police seized contraband worth over ₹42 crore and conducted an intensive campaign against drugs
Agreement reached between Government and Action Committee in Parvinder Singh Zota murder case
Assurance of ₹2 crore compensation and employment for the victim's family
MP Mansukh Vasava protests against administration over forest land title deeds
MP issues warning over exclusion of tribals from Narmada and Bharuch from receiving Sanads
Severe water crisis for winter sowing in Deesa as Sipu Dam runs dry
Farmers left helpless for agriculture and animal husbandry despite existence of canals
Gamanpura Sarpanch and Talati caught accepting ₹1 lakh bribe
ACB catches them red-handed for demanding bribe in exchange for construction permission
40 kg suspicious ghee seized from two general stores in Morbi
Adulterated ghee caught during joint investigation by SOG and Food Department
29-year-old Rupsinh Thakor appointed as youngest Mayor of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation
BJP announces Rupsinh Thakor as Mayor and Anjanaben Mehta as Deputy Mayor

PM Modi lays foundation stone for two new Bio-CNG plants of Banas Dairy
Daily production capacity of the dairy will reach 9.30 tonnes with the start of new plants in Radhanpur and Tharad

Six companies bid for stalled Package-9 of Vadodara-Virar section
NHAI initiates new tender process for 26.6 km stretch in Valsad district

GSRTC to operate over 2500 additional buses for passengers during festivals
Special bus services launched on Saurashtra, North Gujarat, Panchmahal, and Godhra routes

ACB to Act if Government Officials Accept Gifts During Diwali and New Year
Anti-Corruption Bureau maintains discreet vigil over government offices across the state
Gujarat High Court dismisses father's habeas corpus petition over daughter's custody
Custody of minor daughter cannot be deemed illegal as mother is the natural guardian
Zydus Lifesciences' Q2 net profit drops 26.6% due to rise in expenses
Net profit declined to ₹925.5 crore despite an increase in the company's revenue
Panic grips Vejalpur after child's head found in open plot
Police have summoned forensic team to initiate investigation and are scrutinising CCTV footage
MRPL to increase delivered purchases of crude oil to mitigate shipping risks
New strategy to maintain refinery capacity amid difficulties arising from Iran war

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation considers withholding BU permission without solar panels
Initiative taken to make solar panels mandatory in new buildings and to transform the city into a solar city
Government to Prioritise Drinking Water as Reservoir Levels Decline
Average water availability stands at 63.49 per cent in 206 reservoirs, excluding Narmada Dam
