Stay updated with the latest happenings, important announcements, and community stories from across Surat.
The Gujarat government has introduced a new policy to provide immediate Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to commercial and institutional users across the state. The decision was approved by Bhupendra Patel during a high-level review meeting held on March 13, 2026. The move aims to reduce the growing pressure on LPG cylinder supplies and ensure … Read more
The Government of Gujarat has approved a major road infrastructure package worth ₹1,185 crore to strengthen connectivity across the Surat Economic Region. The decision was approved by Bhupendra Patel, covering 24 road infrastructure projects spanning approximately 383 kilometres across South Gujarat. The large-scale upgrade aims to improve industrial connectivity, logistics efficiency, and regional transport infrastructure, … Read more
The Dumas Sea Face Development Project in Surat is set to be officially inaugurated on March 8, 2026. The first phase of the project has been completed and final finishing work has been carried out ahead of the opening ceremony. The project is expected to be inaugurated by Bhupendra Patel. This development marks a major … Read more
The Surat Metro project has reached important construction milestones as of March 2026. Work on several stations and corridors is now moving into the final stages. Officials involved in the project say the first operational section of the metro is expected to open by mid-2026, which will significantly improve public transportation across Surat. The metro … Read more
If you buy milk from local dairies in Surat, you might want to check the label twice. The Surat Municipal Corporation Public Health Laboratory has confirmed that several milk and dairy samples collected across Surat have failed to meet required quality standards. The findings were released on March 2, 2026, following routine inspections conducted by … Read more
The sound came first. A loud, sickening crunch that made tea stall customers near Jahangirpura look up from their cups. Then the screech of metal stopping suddenly. Then silence, followed by voices. On March 2, 2026, a private tempo crashed into a BRTS bus inside Surat’s dedicated rapid transit corridor. The bus was heading toward … Read more
If you walked into a Surat jewelry showroom yesterday, you probably blinked at the price tag. Gold had touched yet another peak, fueled by pre-Holi buying and global uncertainty. Today? A small exhale. On March 2, 2026, gold prices in Surat witnessed a mild correction. Nothing dramatic. Just the kind of dip that makes people … Read more
If you’ve driven past the SIECC campus in Sarsana lately, you’ve probably noticed the preparations. Barricades going up. Exhibition halls being readied. Parking lots marked and measured. The 7th Surat International Auto Expo is almost here. After weeks of speculation and shifting dates, the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry has finally locked the … Read more
An important initiative has been announced by Governor Acharya Devvrat on 27 February 2026 to promote chemical-free farming and direct farmer-to-consumer sales in Gujarat. Under this plan, 200 dedicated sales centers will be set up in Surat and Rajkot, aiming to make both cities major hubs for natural farming produce. The main goal is to … Read more
A major protest turned violent at the ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India plant in Hazira on 26 February 2026. The unrest was reportedly led by nearly 5,000 contract workers employed through Larsen & Toubro. What began as a wage-related protest quickly escalated into clashes, vandalism, and heavy police action in the Hazira industrial area of Surat. … Read more