SAURASHTRA
Amit Shah to inaugurate, lay foundation stones for projects worth Rs 1,024 crore in Gujarat
Key projects being unveiled include a major flyover on the busy Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) Highway, the Jodhpur Knowledge Hub, and an Urban Health Centre in Gota, along with housing allotment initiatives for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) beneficiaries.
From Rs 3,000 to Rs 6 lakh a month: Ahmedabad couple started their cold coco business from the back of their car
Ahmedabad couple Darshan and Shruti Zinzuvadiya started The Coco Station in July 2025 with Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000. Selling cold coco and coffee from their car after office hours, they now sell around 150 bottles daily and generate Rs 6 lakh in monthly revenue. Shruti quit her job to focus on the business, which has crossed Rs 36 lakh in total revenue.
From Deoghar to Udupi: Family offices bet Rs 2,000 crore on hotels in pilgrimage towns
Nearly Rs 2,000 crore has been committed across key religious destinations over the past 12-18 months, according to Noesis Hotel Advisors, as some of India's wealthiest business families turn their conviction in these destinations into a hospitality investment play.
Andhra, Saurashtra, Punjab take three points after draws in Ranji Trophy
Andhra secured three points after a strong first-innings performance against Karnataka in their drawn match. Saurashtra also earned three points by taking a first-innings lead over Chhattisgarh in their encounter. Punjab gained three points while Assam managed to secure one point in their drawn match. Karun Nair notably scored 155 not out for Karnataka despite their first-innings deficit.
Ravindra Jadeja named in Saurashtra squad for Ranji Trophy opener, Unadkat to lead
Indian Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja is set to play for Saurashtra against Chhattisgarh in the upcoming Ranji Trophy season. Jaydev Unadkat will continue as captain following his successful stint with Sussex. Saurashtra has retained 14 players from this season's squad and made two new additions. The team aims to improve after their early exit in the previous tournament. Their opening match will take place at the NIranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
Gujarat to turn ocean into next big industry: Rs 100 crore marine biotech corridor planned in Porbandar; seaweed, algae & microbes could soon fuel new business boom
An initiative of the Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM), Department of Science and Technology, the proposed corridor is envisioned as an integrated ecosystem connecting marine science, biotechnology research, field cultivation, technology development, pilot-scale biomanufacturing, entrepreneurship and commercialisation, according to the Chief Minister's Office.
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Behind Captain Machchhar's Surname: The curious case of Gujarati families named after animals and insects
Captain Smit Machchhar was the pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 when a violent incident occurred. He sustained injuries after the co-pilot attacked him in the cockpit. Despite his condition, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door for crew intervention. The flight was safely diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia following the altercation. Both Indian and Israeli leaders have praised Machchhar for his actions during the emergency.
Weather today October 1: IMD predicts rain in several states, heavy showers likely, check latest updates
India weather forecast for October 1: Several states are likely to see rain during the first week of October, with the northeast, east, west and south peninsular regions facing repeated spells. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and strong surface winds are also forecast in parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Bihar and the Northeast.
Gems, jewellery exporters rush to beat new US tariff deadline
Mumbai and Surat’s gems and jewellery exporters are stepping up production and rushing shipments to the US ahead of a potential new tariff deadline in October. Units in Mumbai’s SEEPZ and Surat’s diamond-cutting hub have extended working hours to clear Christmas and holiday-season orders before October 16, amid uncertainty over possible duties under the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
Weather tomorrow September 29: IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states, check full forecast
Weather tomorrow September 29: IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across several parts of India, with isolated heavy rainfall likely in Himachal Pradesh, Northeast India, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka. Several southern and western regions may also see strong winds and thunderstorms, while mainly dry weather is expected across much of Northwest India from September 30.
Weather Today: Will it rain on September 22? Check latest IMD rain alert for Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and other places
Weather Forecast Today: Weather on September 22 is expected to remain mixed across India. Delhi is likely to stay dry, while Bengaluru and Hyderabad may receive rain. Gujarat faces thunderstorm activity, and parts of Maharashtra are under heavy rain warnings. Odisha and Coastal Andhra Pradesh face the strongest rainfall alerts.
Gujarat Congress struggles to put its house in order as district chief appointments stalled ahead of 2027 Assembly polls
Gujarat Congress is yet to appoint its district presidents, more than a year after naming Amit Chavda as its state chief in July 2025. With the 2027 Assembly elections approaching, the party faces growing discontent over its state leadership, with several senior leaders expressing frustration and signalling a possible withdrawal from active politics.
Weather today, September 19: Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka & Rajasthan among states to see heavy rain; check state-wise IMD rainfall & thunderstorm alerts
Weather today September 19: IMD has forecast active weather conditions across several parts of India from September 19, with significant rainfall expected over northwest, central, east, west and southern India. The southwest monsoon is also likely to begin withdrawing from some parts of West Rajasthan around September 19. Several regions may experience thunderstorms, lightning and strong gusty winds. The IMD has also issued a warning for fishermen due to rough sea conditions over parts of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
Weather today, September 18: IMD forecasts widespread thunderstorms across north and northeast India
The IMD has forecast rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across India from September 17-23, with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in states including Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and parts of the Northeast. South Peninsular India, particularly Tamil Nadu, Kerala and coastal Andhra Pradesh, may see gusty winds reaching up to 60 kmph alongside sustained rainfall through the week, with strong surface winds also expected in some areas.
Gujarat weather today: Monsoon remains active, rain forecast in Ahmedabad, Rajkot and Surat
Gujarat is expected to experience light to moderate rainfall across several districts on September 18 as a low-pressure area over Saurashtra and the northeast Arabian Sea remains active. Rainfall may continue at isolated locations through September 23, while scattered showers are also possible in parts of the state between September 24 and 27. Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat and Vadodara may receive rain today.
Gujarat weather today: IMD warns of heavy rain in Surat, Rajkot as monsoon withdrawal nears
Rainfall activity is expected to remain strong across parts of western and central India on September 15, with Gujarat, Saurashtra and Kutch likely to see heavy showers under the influence of a low-pressure area. Meanwhile, the IMD said conditions are becoming favourable for the Southwest Monsoon to withdraw from parts of west Rajasthan around September 19.
Gujarat weather today, September 14: IMD issues red alert in South Gujarat, heavy rain forecast across state
Gujarat is likely to witness widespread rain and thunderstorms on September 14, with a red alert issued for parts of South Gujarat amid the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall. Orange and yellow alerts cover several other districts, while thunderstorms, lightning and surface winds of 30-40 kmph are also forecast across Gujarat, Saurashtra and Kutch.
Weather today (September 13): IMD expects heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Delhi, Telangana, Gujarat; check state-wise forecast
India weather today: The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across several regions. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is expected over the Gujarat region and Madhya Maharashtra. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are predicted for many states. Heavy rainfall advisories have been issued for states including Rajasthan and Telangana. Other regions like Arunachal Pradesh and Assam also anticipate significant rainfall.
Weather today September 12, 2026: Check IMD rain forecast for Delhi, Punjab, Gujarat, Andhra, Telangana, MP, UP, Karnataka
Weather Today: IMD has forecast rain across several states on September 12, with Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka all seeing varying chances of showers. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is possible in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana during the coming days.
Gujarat weather alert: Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Junagadh, Kutch, and more districts to receive heavy rain: 7-day IMD forecast
Gujarat monsoon forecast: Gujarat, Saurashtra, and Kutch experience active monsoon conditions. Extremely heavy rain occurred in isolated areas. A low-pressure area influences weather patterns. It may intensify into a depression. The India Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain for the next seven days across the region. Heavy showers are expected in South Gujarat and Saurashtra.
Fairfax sells 51% stake in Saurashtra Freight to Japan Co. for Rs 662 crore
Fairfax India has sold its majority stake in Saurashtra Freight. The buyer is Japan's Kamigumi Co. Ltd. The deal is worth Rs. 662 crore. Fairfax India had bought the stake in 2017 for Rs. 200 crore. Saurashtra Freight operates a container freight station at Mundra Port. Kamigumi aims to expand its logistics business in India.
Cricket: Minnows Tripura stun defending champions Saurashtra in Vijay Hazare Trophy match
Fifties by Bikram Kumar Das (59 off 76 balls), Sudip Chatterjee (61 off 93 balls) and Ganesh Satish (71 off 74 balls) helped Tripura post a challenging 258 for 8. Meanwhile, veteran left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat led Saurashtra's bowling with a five-wicket haul (5 for 35). In reply, Saurashtra could only score 110 before getting bowled out in 31.4 overs as part-timer Joydeb Deb grabbed a fifer (5 for 15).
Amit Shah holds strategy meeting for Saurashtra
The party's parliamentary board is expected to meet thereafter to finalise the candidates. While the party could retain its stronghold in south and central Gujarat in 2017, it was across the north and Saurashtra regions that saw maximum erosion of seats in the wake of the Patidar agitation.
Former India Under-19 captain, Saurashtra player Avi Barot dies after suffering cardiac arrest
The young cricketer was competing only last week in a local tournament. He was a right-handed batter, who could also bowl off-breaks. Avi Barot played 38 first-class matches, 38 List A matches and 20 Domestic T20 games. He was a wicket-keeper-batsman and scored 1,547 runs in first-class matches, 1030 runs in list-A games and 717 runs in T20s.
In rural Saurashtra, Congress hopes to exploit 'left-out' feeling
The opposition party had won 13 out of the 48 Assembly seats in Saurashtra region of Gujarat against the BJP's 32 in 2012 Assembly polls.
PM Modi to address 7 rallies on December 3 and 4 in poll-bound Gujarat
On December 3, Modi would address campaign rallies in Bharuch in south Gujarat and Surendranagar and Rajkot in Saurashtra, state BJP in-charge Bhupender Yadav said.
Essar Steel bags order to supply 1.2 lakh tonne of steel pipes to Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation project
Essar Steel today said it has bagged an order to supply 1.2 lakh tonnes of steel pipes to Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation project.
Kotak Mahindra Bank launches 'Kotak Junior' in Saurashtra
Kotak Mahindra Bank today launched its 'Kotak Junior' saving accounts programme in Saurashtra region, a senior bank official said here.
Call to revive movement for separate Saurashtra state
Saurashtra Sankalan Samiti has raised its pitch for carving out of Saurastra from Gujarat alleging that the state government has "ignored" the region.
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