The Supreme Court collegium has named Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak as Gujarat High Court's Chief Justice. He joined the court in September and retires in 2027.
A Finance Department order dated October 22 lifts dearness relief for Gujarat pensioners on the 1998 pay rules from 381% to 443%, with arrears from July 2021.
Western Railway has cancelled four trains and cut four more short at Rajkot until November 4 for doubling work near Jamvanthli, with the Vande Bharat delayed.
A GUVNL circular raised the fuel surcharge on Gujarat power bills to Rs 2.45 a unit and added a 3.99% levy on consumption from July 2026. Farms stay exempt.