Ahmedabad Water Supply Shortage Affects Over 60 Lakh Residents Across Five Zones

Ahmedabad water supply shortage affects 60 lakh residents; image shows Narmada Canal and Kotarpur water facility.

The Ahmedabad water supply shortage is affecting more than 60 lakh residents across five major city zones, with households expected to experience lower water pressure and shorter supply periods. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has linked the disruption to fluctuations in water levels at its head regulator on the Narmada main canal, which supplies raw … Read more

Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar S.G. Highway Upgrade: 13 Flyovers to Cut Travel Time to 30 Minutes

Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway major transformation: 13 flyovers, 30 min travel time.

The Sarkhej–Gandhinagar (S.G.) Highway is undergoing a major infrastructure transformation aimed at creating Gujarat’s first signal-free, zero-traffic-signal corridor. The project covers a 44 km stretch from Sarkhej to Chiloda and includes a network of 13 prominent flyovers and elevated structures. Managed jointly by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the state’s Roads and … Read more

DGVCL Withdraws Scheduled Industrial Power Cuts Across South Gujarat: Relief for Surat Businesses

DGVCL withdraws industrial power cuts; relief for Surat businesses and textile industry.

Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) has officially withdrawn all scheduled industrial power cuts across South Gujarat, bringing relief to businesses and the textile industry in Surat. The decision cancels the previously announced eight-hour daily electricity restrictions and allows industries to operate normally during the festive season. For a region that depends heavily on manufacturing … Read more

Dhanteras 2026: Date, Puja Muhurat, Fasting Rules and Puja Vidhi in Gujarat

Dhanteras 2026 puja setup with idols of Lakshmi, Ganesha, and Kubera, gold, and silver items.

Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, marks the beginning of the grand Diwali festivities in Gujarat. In 2026, Dhanteras will be celebrated on Friday, November 6. The occasion is associated with prayers, traditional rituals, shopping for gold and silver, purchasing new utensils and preparing homes for the festival. For families observing Dhanteras, knowing the puja timings, … Read more

Ahmedabad Electric Buses 2026: Routes, Fares, Daily Pass and Green Transport Features

Ahmedabad electric bus on a city street, showcasing green transport.

Ahmedabad is moving towards greener urban transport with the expansion of air-conditioned electric buses operated by the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS). Under central initiatives such as the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, the city is rolling out hundreds of modern electric buses, with plans to transition the AMTS and Janmarg BRTS fleets to electric power. These … Read more

Diwali 2026 in Ahmedabad: Festival Dates, Gujarat New Year and Best Places to Celebrate

Family celebrating Diwali in Ahmedabad with diyas and rangoli, Gujarat New Year

Diwali 2026 in Ahmedabad and across Gujarat will be marked by several days of religious rituals, family gatherings, festive shopping and traditional celebrations. In Gujarat, Diwali is more than a single-day festival. It marks the conclusion of the financial year for many traditional businesses and the beginning of the Gujarati New Year. The main festive … Read more

IMD Red Alert in Gujarat Today: District Wise Rain Warning, Flood Risk, School Closures and Travel Advisory for July 24, 2026

NDRF personnel using inflatable rescue boats to evacuate adult residents from flood-affected neighborhoods in Gujarat during an IMD Red Alert, with submerged streets, stranded vehicles, emergency response vehicles, continuous heavy rainfall, dark storm clouds, and widespread flooding reflecting severe monsoon conditions across districts including Kachchh, Banaskantha, Patan, and Jamnagar, where evacuations, school closures, and travel advisories are in effect.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a Red Alert for multiple districts across Gujarat on July 24, 2026, warning of extremely heavy rainfall, severe thunderstorms, strong winds, and an increased risk of flash floods. The latest IMD Red Alert for Gujarat comes after continuous monsoon activity that has resulted in widespread flooding, major evacuations, and … Read more

Gujarat Rain Red Alert: IMD Issues Warning for Heavy Rain as Schools Close and Transport Faces Major Disruptions

Major road in Surat, Gujarat submerged by heavy monsoon rainfall with knee-deep floodwater, stranded cars and motorcycles, commuters walking through flooded streets, overflowing drains, emergency workers managing traffic, and dark storm clouds creating a realistic urban flooding scene during an IMD Red Alert.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a Red Alert for central and northern parts of Gujarat, specifically covering Panchmahal, Dahod, and Mahisagar, while also issuing severe weather warnings for South Gujarat, including Surat, Navsari, and Valsad, due to extremely heavy monsoon rainfall. The weather warning comes as several districts experience widespread disruption in daily life. … Read more

NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak Protests Intensify Across India as Dharmendra Pradhan Refuses to Resign

Large peaceful demonstration at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, with thousands of students and protesters demanding accountability over the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak, featuring police barricades, security personnel, media crews, and a crowded public gathering in an authentic Indian urban setting under bright natural daylight.

The NEET UG 2026 paper leak controversy has developed into a nationwide political and student-led crisis, with protests spreading across multiple states and continued political confrontation during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. As of July 23, 2026, the central point of the controversy remains the refusal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign despite … Read more