Gujarat Rain Alert: IMD Red Alert in Surat, Ahmedabad; School Closures Announced

People with umbrellas enter a school during heavy Gujarat rain, with IMD red alert issued.

Heavy monsoon rainfall continues to batter several parts of Gujarat, forcing the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue Red Alerts for multiple districts. With waterlogging and flood risks increasing, local authorities have declared school holidays in several cities, including Surat, Ahmedabad, Navsari and Valsad, to ensure the safety of students and staff. The Southwest Monsoon … Read more

Bank Holidays in July 2026: Complete List of Bank Closed Dates and Banking Services Available

Bank holiday notice on closed branch door with people waiting

Banks across India will observe a total of 12 holiday days in July 2026, including weekly holidays and state specific festivals. While bank branches will remain closed on designated holidays, most digital banking services such as UPI, NEFT, RTGS, Net Banking, Mobile Banking and ATMs will continue to operate throughout the month. Customers planning important … Read more

Gold and Silver Prices in Gujarat Today: Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot Rates on 4 July 2026

Gold bars and silver coins, representing investment and precious metals.

Gold and silver prices remained strong across Gujarat on 4 July 2026, continuing the positive trend seen in recent days. Precious metals are attracting attention from buyers and investors as prices stay near record levels. Retail rates across major cities including Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Gandhinagar remain largely similar, with only minor differences due … Read more

GIFT City Sports Arena and Mega Mall Project 2026: What the New Development Means for Gujarat

GIFT City is entering a new phase of growth with the planned Sports Arena, Golf Facility, and Mega Mall Project inside the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) of GIFT City, Gandhinagar. Known primarily as India leading financial and business hub, GIFT City is now expanding beyond office towers and financial institutions by investing heavily in lifestyle, … Read more

Ahmedabad Heritage Buildings Protection Rules 2026: What Property Owners Need to Know

The Ahmedabad Heritage Buildings Protection Rules 2026 mark a major shift in how development, restoration, redevelopment, and construction activities are regulated within the city historic areas. Introduced by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), the updated framework strengthens heritage conservation requirements while introducing new approval systems, impact assessments, and financial incentives for property owners. The revised … Read more

AMC Flood Prediction System 2026: How Ahmedabad Plans to Identify Waterlogging Hotspots Before Heavy Rain

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has introduced a new web based Integrated Modelling and Decision Support System designed to strengthen the city flood preparedness and improve monsoon management. Developed under the Government of India National Supercomputing Mission using High Performance Computing facilities at C DAC Pune, the platform is designed to provide advanced weather forecasting, waterlogging … Read more

Ahmedabad Junction Redesign Project 2026: How Traffic Improvements Could Affect Daily Travel

Ahmedabad is witnessing one of the most ambitious urban transportation transformations in India. The Ahmedabad Junction (Kalupur Railway Station) Redevelopment Project is a massive ₹30 billion infrastructure initiative designed to convert the city busiest railway station into India first 16 storey Vertical Multi Modal Transport Hub (MMTH). The project aims to completely redefine how passengers … Read more

Gujarat Student Certificate Guide 2026: Documents Every Applicant Should Keep Ready Before Admission and Scholarship Season

Students across Gujarat regularly apply for scholarships, university admissions, fee assistance schemes, reservation benefits, and government education programs. While academic performance is important, many applications are delayed or rejected because of document related errors. Aadhaar verification, income certificates, domicile certificates, bank account compliance, and document authentication have become essential requirements for nearly every student service … Read more

Ahmedabad Rail Safety Upgrade 2026: What Kavach 4.0 Expansion Means for Passengers

Indian Railways has approved a ₹140 crore project to expand Kavach 4.0 across the Ahmedabad Railway Division, marking a major step toward strengthening train safety across one of Gujarat busiest railway networks. The project will extend the indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system across remaining routes in the division, helping create a fully protected rail … Read more

Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A Approved: New Airport Corridor, Proposed Stations and How Commuters May Benefit

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A project, a major urban transport expansion designed to strengthen connectivity between Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Approved on June 10, 2026, the project carries a total investment of ₹2,169.04 crore and will add a dedicated … Read more