Bhuj: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat has booked two individuals for allegedly accepting a ₹40,000 bribe related to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin). The accused—Vishal Bharatbhai Joshi, a contractual Technical Assistant, and Darshan Vishnubhai Patel, a Gram Sevak—were both posted at the Taluka Panchayat office in Bhuj. According to the ACB, the complainant had applied for housing assistance under PMAY (Gramin) for himself and his relatives. When he met Vishal Joshi, Jo...Read More

Rajkot: The direct train service connecting Rajkot–Bhuj operated by the Ahmedabad Division has been suspended since June 30. State Cabinet Minister Kunwarji Bawaliya has written to the General Manager of Western Railway, Mumbai, requesting that the service be resumed with revised timings. In his letter, the Minister highlighted that tourists from across Saurashtra frequently travel to Kutch to visit attractions such as the famous Safed Rann, Smritivan, Ashapura Temple, Narayan Sarovar, Kotesh...Read More

Bhuj: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on 26th and 27th May 2025, his first visit to the state following Operation Sindoor. During this two-day tour, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various development projects in Dahod, Bhuj, and Gandhinagar. On 26th May in Bhuj, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of 33 development projects worth ₹53,414 crore. These projects span key sectors and will be undertaken by major departments and Boards...Read More

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat on May 26 and 27. During this visit, the Prime Minister will travel to Kutch on the first day, i.e., May 26, where he will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate 33 development projects worth ₹53,414 crore at a ceremony organized in Bhuj. These projects also include the e-inauguration of works under the ‘Matano Madh Master Plan’ at Ashapura Dham, a center of faith for lakhs of devotees in Gujarat. The state g...Read More

Bhuj: Excitement and meticulous preparations are underway in Bhuj as the Kutch district administration and the local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organization gear up for a major public meeting to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, May 26th. A standout feature of the elaborate arrangements will be a stunning 1000-meter-long Indian national flag, set to be a key part of the welcome for the Prime Minister along his arrival route. The upcoming visit has gained particular sig...Read More

Bhuj: To boost the morale of the Armed Forces, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, paid a visit to the strategically important Suratgarh Military Station in Rajasthan and Naliya Air Force Station in Gujarat today. He interacted with the troops emphasizing the importance of operational readiness and resilience in the face of evolving security challenges, said an official statement from the Ministry of Defence. He commended the operational preparedness and high morale of the p...Read More

Bhuj: The long-awaited passenger train service between Bhuj and Naliya is set to be launched soon, with a trial run scheduled for May 21. If the trial run is successful, regular services are expected to begin as early as next week, boosting connectivity and development in the Abdasa region of Kutch. The 101-km-long railway line between Bhuj and Naliya had its electrification completed in February this year, and the report was submitted to the Western Railway headquarters at Churchgate, Mumbai, ...Read More

Bhuj: “India’s fight against terrorism is not just a matter of security, it has now become a part of the national defence doctrine, and we will root out this hybrid & proxy warfare,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing the air warriors at the Bhuj Air Force Station in Gujarat on May 16, 2025. He asserted that the current ceasefire means that India has kept Pakistan on probation on the basis of its behavior. If the behavior improves, it is fine; but if there is any di...Read More

Kutch: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit his home state of Gujarat later this month. It is learnt that during this visit, expected on May 27, he may travel to Bhuj. According to reports, PM Modi might also visit the International Border that Gujarat shares with Pakistan. He is additionally expected to address a public meeting in Bhuj during his visit. This visit comes in the wake of recent tensions between India and Pakistan, following India’s launch of Operation Sindoor, whi...Read More

Bhuj: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to visit Gujarat on May 16 and 17. During this visit, he is expected to inspect the Bhuj airbase in Kutch on Friday, May 16, and later review security arrangements along the India-Pakistan border. He is likely to be accompanied by senior officials, including the head of the Western Air Command. The visit aims to assess the Indian Armed Forces' operational readiness in the region and evaluate the security measures implemented after Pakistan’s rece...Read More