Local News
Porbandar’s Mocha Picked for Rs 100 Crore Marine Biotech Corridor
Gujarat plans a Rs 100 crore marine biotech corridor at Mocha in Porbandar, with CSIR-CSMCRI as partner. What it includes and what it means for coastal families
Gandhinagar Votes Sunday: What the 44-Seat Civic Poll Decides
Gandhinagar elects 44 corporators across 11 wards on October 11; counting is on October 13. The 2021 vote split, the candidates and what to check before voting.
Surat Metro’s First 8.5 km Aims for November; Core Waits Till 2027
Surat Metro’s 8.5 km Dream City-Althan stretch is targeted for November after trials. The underground core and stacked stations come by December 2027.
Rs 2,125 Crore for NH-351G: Amreli to Chotila Road Gets Upgrade
The Centre cleared Rs 2,125.55 crore to rebuild 196 km of NH-351G from Nageshri to Chotila, with four lanes at Amreli, Jasdan-Atkot-Babra and Chotila town.
Koyali Refinery Near Vadodara to Hit 18 MTPA by March 2027
Indian Oil’s Koyali refinery near Vadodara expects to reach 18 MTPA by March 2027, adding a polypropylene plant under its Rs 17,825 crore LuPech project.
Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat Replaces Asarva Train, Adds Bharuch Stop
The Surat-Udaipur Vande Bharat now runs six days a week and replaces the Asarva-Udaipur train. Timings, stops, and why this route may fare better.
Gandhinagar Dengue Cluster Among Unity Day Parade Personnel
At least 24 personnel rehearsing for the October 31 Ekta Diwas parade have tested positive for dengue in Gandhinagar. Why their quarters matter to residents.
Ahmedabad Metro Phase 3: Seven Tenders for 58.5 km, 43 Stations
GMRC has opened seven civil tenders for Ahmedabad Metro Phase 3: 58.5 km of elevated track and 43 stations across short corridors. Union Cabinet nod is pending.
Rough Diamond Viewings Move to Surat Diamond Bourse After CBIC Nod
CBIC has cleared a Special Notified Zone at Surat Diamond Bourse, letting foreign miners show and sell rough diamonds at Khajod instead of Ichhapore.
Five ‘Pure Ghee’ Samples Fail Tests in Ahmedabad; 3,142 kg Held Back
AMC tests found vegetable fat in five of 11 ‘pure ghee’ samples from Madhupura and stopped sale of 3,142 kg. What it means for buyers before the festive season.