Rajkot: A tragic fire broke out late last night on the fifth floor of Shri Hari Complex in Soni Bazar, claiming the life of a Bengali artisan and injuring another. The blaze, which reportedly started in a shop storing gas cylinders, escalated rapidly. Five fire brigade units rushed to the scene and, after more than four hours of effort, managed to bring the fire under control. At the time of the incident, around 10 artisans were engaged in buffing and polishing gold and silver jewelry in the sh...Read More

Rajkot | Air travel from Rajkot and Saurashtra is set to become smoother this festive season, with additional flights being introduced to meet passenger demand during Diwali and the upcoming winter schedule. More than 10 daily flights will operate from Rajkot’s Hirasar Airport between October 26, 2025, and March 28, 2026, marking a significant boost in regional connectivity. From this Wednesday, one more flight to Mumbai has been added. In the upcoming winter schedule, passengers will benef...Read More

Vadodara: Due to heavy rainfall, today's Garba has been cancelled, declared the organizers of United Way of Baroda garba event in Vadodara today afternoon. The message conveyed to Khelaiyas further communicated - 'Let's pray together that tomorrow we meet again with music, devotion, and joy.' 'Maa Amba teaches us patience in times of trial. With a heavy heart, we regret to announce that today’s Garba cannot take place due to the persistent rain,' the message reads. Thousands of Khel...Read More

Gandhinagar: In an example of how the Namo Drone Didi Yojana has helped women become self-reliant, one Sonalben from Rajkot, who was earlier a housewife, earned over ₹15 lakh last year through this scheme, while another woman from Banaskantha has been earning over ₹50,000 a month with drone fertiliser spraying. Launched in 2023, the Namo Drone Didi Yojana empowers women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) and Clu...Read More

Rajkot: In its 178th board meeting held on Tuesday, the Rajkot Urban Development Authority (RUDA) gave the green light to a proposal worth Rs. 187 crore for constructing Phase-5 of Ring Road-2, connecting Ahmedabad Highway (from Kuvadwa) to Morbi Road. For the construction of the approximately 10 km stretch under Ring Road-2 Phase-5 (from Ahmedabad Highway to Morbi Road), a grant of Rs. 186.96 crore has been approved. Additionally, a water supply project worth Rs. 60 crore for Ronki and Kangshi...Read More

Surat/Rajkot: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is set for a busy schedule in Gujarat on Monday, September 22, 2025, with a series of public programs planned across Surat, Rajkot, and Ahmedabad. The day will include religious ceremonies, cooperative sector meetings, and attendance at several Navratri festivities. Morning in Surat: Religious Ceremonies and Felicitations Shah will begin his day in Surat. At 10:15 AM, he is scheduled to attend the Bhoomi Pujan (ground-breaking cerem...Read More

Rajkot: A video is doing the rounds on social media showing the husband of Congress corporator Bhanuben Sorani, Pravinbhai Sorani, allegedly vandalizing a temple, sparking political and social unrest. The clip captures the couple at the Bapa Sitaram Temple in Shivaji Nagar, Ward No. 15, damaging property and confronting local residents. According to reports, the video shows Bhanu Sorani and her husband creating a disturbance inside the temple premises. Locals allege that Pravin Sorani was intox...Read More

Rajkot: The Income Tax Department today launched a massive search operation at nearly 40 locations linked to prominent businessmen, builders, and ceramic industry players in Morbi and Rajkot. This action, involving over 250 officials, comes just ahead of the Diwali season. It is learnt that the searches target premises linked to land trader Paresh Patel, builder Rajubhai (Face Group), and Jitubhai Rozwadia of Levis Ceramic Group, along with their associates. According to reports, the searches ...Read More

Rajkot: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will visit Rajkot on 22 September to inaugurate the statue of late minister Vitthal Radadiya. He will also address a cooperative bank function during his visit. Late Vitthal Radadiya's son Jayesh is heading a cooperative bank in Rajkot. He recently met with Amit Shah, photograph of which went viral amid speculations of State cabinet expansion soon. DeshGujaratRead More

Rajkot: In a major boost for industrialists and students from Saurashtra region, IndiGo Airlines is likely to begin operating flights from Rajkot’s Hirasar International Airport to China via Kolkata starting October. The service will connect Rajkot to Ganzhou, China, with flights scheduled four days a week. According to officials, the customs facilities at Hirasar Airport are complete, while immigration processes will be handled in Kolkata. The Rajkot–Kolkata leg will operate as a domes...Read More