Navsari: Just days after Valsad became an official stoppage for the Vande Bharat Express, another city from South Gujarat, Navsari, will now also get connectivity to this semi-high-speed train, which is the fastest train between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. This development comes after a delegation from the Navsari parliamentary constituency met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi earlier this week, where the demand to designate Navsari as a halt for the Vande Bharat Express was raised. ...Read More

Gandhinagar: Several talukas of South Gujarat recorded light to moderate rainfall during the last 24 hours ending at 6 am today, with Kaprada in Valsad district receiving the highest rainfall at 54 mm (2.13 inches). Following closely were Vaghai in Dang district with 45 mm (1.77 inches), Dang-Ahwa with 44 mm (1.73 inches), Khergam in Navsari with 43 mm (1.69 inches), Vansada in Navsari with 41 mm (1.61 inches), and Dharampur in Valsad recording 37 mm (1.46 inches). Light to moderate showers wer...Read More

Gandhinagar: Several parts of Gujarat recorded light to heavy rainfall during the last 24 hours ending at 6 am this morning, with the southern districts witnessing the heaviest showers. According to data from the State Emergency Operations Centre, Kaprada taluka in Valsad district topped the list with 172 mm (6.7 inches) of rain. Vapi in Valsad followed with 106 mm (4.2 inches), while Khergam in Navsari recorded 57 mm (2.2 inches). Other areas with notable rainfall included Mangrol (Surat) 52 m...Read More

Valsad: In a major boost to rail connectivity for South Gujarat, the Ministry of Railways last week approved the stoppage of the Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 20901/20902) running between Mumbai Central and Gandhinagar Capital at Valsad station. Today, the Divisional Railway Manager, Mumbai Central, announced that the halt will begin from Sunday, July 27. As per the official circular, Western Railway’s Mumbai Division will host a flag-off ceremony for the inaugural halt of the Vande Bharat ...Read More

Valsad: In a major boost to local connectivity, the much-awaited Vande Bharat Express will now halt at Valsad railway station. The Ministry of Railways, in an official circular today, said that it has approved an experimental stoppage of the 20901/20902 Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express at Valsad station. According to a directive issued by the Railway Board, this halt will be implemented at the earliest convenient date. Furthermore, railway authorities have been instruc...Read More

Valsad: A video showing a luxury Mercedes-Benz GLE 53 AMG stuck on the side of a national highway in Gujarat is making waves on social media. The clip has attracted attention not just because the SUV costs over Rs 2 crore, but also because it serves as a reminder that even premium vehicles can face challenges on Indian roads. In the video posted on facebook, the black GLE 53 AMG coupe SUV is seen with its left wheels completely trapped in a muddy ditch along the Valsad National Highway. Despi...Read More

Valsad: Traces of an oil spill, appearing as tar balls, have been reported along the beaches of Nargol and Umargam in Valsad district. While the exact source of the spill is still unknown, a team from the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) visited the affected sites and collected samples for testing. The issue came to light on Sunday morning when locals noticed a black layer spread across the beaches and notified the authorities. Multiple GPCB teams have since been dispatched to beaches acr...Read More

Valsad: The bridge over the Daman Ganga River in Valsad district, Gujarat, has been completed for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) said. This is the sixteenth river bridge completed out of the planned 21 river bridges in Gujarat for the project. All five (05) river bridges located in Valsad district have now been completed. In total, 25 river bridges are being constructed along the entire corridor. The MAHSR alignment in Val...Read More

Valsad: The South Gujarat region has been heavily lashed with downpour. Incessant monsoon rains in Valsad district have severely damaged both National and State Highways, leaving roads riddled with deep potholes and uneven surfaces that resemble the moon’s surface. The condition of National Highway 848, which connects Valsad to Maharashtra’s Nashik via Kaprada, has deteriorated significantly. Due to the broken and waterlogged roads, commuters are facing massive delays. A journey that normal...Read More

Valsad: In a strict crackdown against the illegal trade of wildlife organs in Valsad district, the Gujarat Forest Department, in a joint operation with the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), today seized wildlife items including the skin of a leopard cub and arrested three individuals in this regard. This action was carried out by integrated teams from the Valsad North Forest Department, Valsad South Forest Department, and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau. The joint efforts reflect the stro...Read More