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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed a severe heatwave across Gujarat for 29 April 2026, with Ahmedabad recording a high of 44°C. While extreme heat conditions continue, a gradual cooling trend of 2 to 3°C is expected over the next three days. The situation remains critical across multiple regions, with alerts issued and precautionary … Read more
In the Gujarat local body elections held on 26 April 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic landslide victory. The party won all 15 municipal corporations across the state, including major cities and newly upgraded civic bodies. The results reflect a strong mandate, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attributing the outcome to voter … Read more
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 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 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
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
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