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Ahmedabad Launches AI-Based Traffic System for Real-Time Signal Management to Reduce Congestion

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AI-powered traffic signals in Ahmedabad, India, manage traffic flow with cameras and sensors.

Ahmedabad has introduced an AI-powered Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) to replace traditional fixed-timer traffic signals with dynamic, real-time management. This initiative is part of a larger plan to modernize traffic operations across the city. While the long-term goal is to connect around 400 junctions, the current rollout focuses on a high-impact pilot phase. Current … Read more

Western Railway Traffic Block on April 24 to Disrupt Major Train Services Across Key Routes

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Vande Bharat Express train at a station with delayed/cancelled train information displayed.

Western Railway has announced a major traffic block on the Geratpur–Ahmedabad section for Friday, 24 April 2026. The block is being carried out for the launching of a 1,360-tonne precast portal beam as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. Due to this work, several train services will be affected through cancellations, delays, and partial … Read more

Ahmedabad Heatwave Alert 2026: Yellow Alert as Temperatures Near 44°C

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Ahmedabad heatwave: People walk in 44°C heat under a yellow alert.

Ahmedabad is currently facing a severe heatwave situation, with temperatures already touching 40.9°C and expected to rise even further in the coming days. In response, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has officially activated its Heat Action Plan (HAP) and placed the city under a Yellow Alert. This alert indicates a warning phase where temperatures are … Read more

Ahmedabad Fake Paneer Crackdown: 244 Kg Seized, Restaurants Sealed

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Officials inspect seized fake paneer during an Ahmedabad crackdown.

A major food safety drive by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has exposed alarming levels of food adulteration in the city. Between April 3 and April 7, 2026, authorities seized 244 kg of suspected “analogue” or substandard paneer, raising serious concerns about consumer safety. This crackdown specifically targeted the growing misuse of “analogue paneer” – … Read more

Ahmedabad Airport Chaos: SpiceJet Cancellations Spark Passenger Protests

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SpiceJet plane at Ahmedabad Airport with stranded passengers during flight cancellations.

Flight operations by SpiceJet were severely disrupted at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on April 22, 2026, leading to widespread cancellations and passenger unrest. The sudden grounding of multiple flights sparked protests inside the terminal, with stranded travellers demanding answers and immediate assistance. The disruption created a chaotic situation at one of Gujarat’s busiest airports, … Read more