Gujarat

April 7, 2025 9:11 AM

Congress to hold national convention in Gujarat after six decades

After a gap of more than six decades, the Indian National Congress is set to host its national convention in Ahmedabad on April 8 and 9. This significant return marks the first time since 1961 that the party’s top decision-making body, the All India Congress Committee (AICC), will meet in Gujarat -- a state with deep historical ties to the party and India’s freedom struggle. The announcement was made by Dr Manish Doshi, Media Convener of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee, here on Sund...

March 19, 2025 9:04 AM

Sunita Williams’ home village in Gujarat celebrates her safe return with aarti and prayers

Joyous celebrations erupted in Jhulasan, the native village of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, as villagers marked her safe return to Earth with traditional aarti and prayers on Wednesday. Williams had spent nearly nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) before returning safely. The festivities commenced soon after the successful splashdown of the Dragon spacecraft, which brought back Williams along with Crew-9 members Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague, and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr ...

March 3, 2025 12:43 PM

PM Modi embarks on lion safari at Gir National Park on World Wildlife Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gir National Park in Gujarat on Monday and embarked on a lion safari on the occasion of World Wildlife Day. Dressed in safari attire, the Prime Minister was seen capturing glimpses of the Asiatic lions with a camera. Extending his wishes on World Wildlife Day, PM Modi emphasized the need for conservation efforts, stating, "Today, on World Wildlife Day, let's reiterate our commitment to protect and preserve the incredible biodiversity of our planet. Every spe...

February 27, 2025 9:00 AM

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Gujarat on final leg of three-state tour

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Gujarat on Wednesday on the final leg of her three-state tour. The President landed at Vadodara from Madhya Pradesh where she attended a mass wedding ceremony which was organised by Shri Bageshwar Jan Seva Samiti, at Gadha, Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh. She left for Ektanagar to pay her tributes at the Statue of Unity and to witness the Narmada Aarti at Kevadia in Gujarat. The Statue of Unity has been built as a tribute to the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallab...

October 28, 2024 10:02 PM

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth ₹4,800 crore in Amreli, Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several road, rail, water supply, and tourism projects worth ₹4,800 crore in Amreli, Gujarat, on Monday. Among the key developments, PM Modi inaugurated the Bharat Mata Sarovar at Dudhala and launched various infrastructure projects in Lathi, Amreli district. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted the significance of these projects for the region’s growth. “Today, I had the opportunity to launch and lay the foun...

September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate second phase of Ahmedabad Metro, Connecting Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar

Gujarat is on the verge of a major advancement in public transportation with the launch of the highly anticipated Metro Rail Extension, according to an official release. Developed by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) in partnership with the Government of Gujarat and the Government of India, this project aims to expand the metro network, connecting key locations between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. The new extension will link crucial areas such as GNLU, PDEU, Gift City, Raysan, Randesan, D...

September 16, 2024 3:34 PM

IMD issues alerts for heavy rains, cyclonic storms in Gujarat and eastern India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for the Saurashtra and Kachchh regions of Gujarat, predicting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall until August 31. A deep depression currently situated over Saurashtra and Kachchh is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm. This system, presently located 60 km northwest of Bhuj, Gujarat, is forecasted to move west-southwest and strengthen into a cyclonic storm by August 30, continuing its path away from the Indian coast over the n...

September 16, 2024 3:56 PM

Gujarat Floods: PM Modi promises central govt support to CM Patel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel of full support from the central government as the state battles severe flooding caused by continuous heavy rainfall. In a phone conversation, PM Modi inquired about the ongoing relief and rescue operations in the state. CM Patel, sharing details of the call on social media platform X, said that the Prime Minister provided guidance on protecting citizens and livestock, and promised all necessary assistance ...

September 16, 2024 4:02 PM

Devotees flock to Shiva temples across India on final Shravan Monday

On the last Monday of the holy month of Shravan, devotees across India thronged Shiva temples to offer prayers and seek blessings. In Gujarat, the historic Somnath Temple in Bilimora witnessed long queues of worshippers, including both Hindus and Muslims, who came together to seek blessings. The Somnath temple, which dates back over 1,600 years, is renowned for housing a 'Swayambhu' (self-manifested) Shivling, making it a significant religious site, especially during Shravan. Devotees from far ...

September 16, 2024 5:53 PM

IMD issues red alert for extremely heavy rainfall over Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra & Telangana

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alert for extremely heavy rainfall over Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana today (Friday). The IMD has said that isolated extremely heavy rainfall is very likely over Gujarat, Coastal and South Interior Karnataka and Coastal Andhra Pradesh today and over Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Telangana till tomorrow. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall conditions will prevail over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and North...