The Surat Municipal Corporation Standing Committee has given the green light to a revised ₹11,301 crore budget for the 2026–27 financial year. The final number comes in ₹708 crore higher than the initial draft presented earlier by the Municipal Commissioner. The increased spending points to a clear focus on infrastructure upgrades, welfare schemes, and civic … Read more
The Surat Diamond Bourse is showing renewed momentum as of February 25, 2026, with approximately 250 offices now fully operational inside the world’s largest office complex. After months of gradual onboarding, the diamond trading hub appears to be entering a more active phase, with traders steadily shifting operations from traditional city markets to the new … Read more
In a significant development that has sent ripples through Gujarat’s business community, Surat Police have issued Look-Out Circulars against four Gajera brothers and their nephew following allegations of a massive financial fraud. The circulars, dated February 24-25, 2026, effectively bar Vasant, Chuni, Ashok, and Bakul Gajera, along with nephew Rakesh Gajera, from leaving the country … Read more
The grand Broadway style musical Rajadhiraaj: Love, Life, Leela is set to captivate audiences in Surat this March. The large-scale theatrical production brings the life of Shri Krishna to the stage with cinematic storytelling, elaborate sets, and powerful music. After successful runs in major cities, the production will now be staged at the Sanjeev Kumar … Read more
The West Indies cricket team delivered a commanding performance to defeat the Zimbabwe national cricket team by 107 runs at Wankhede Stadium on February 23, 2026. The massive win has significantly reshaped the Group 1 standings in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage, pushing West Indies to the top of the … Read more
To manage the heavy Holi travel rush at Udhna Railway Station, Western Railway has introduced extensive crowd control arrangements, including temporary passenger facilities and multiple Holi Special trains. With thousands of migrant workers and families heading toward North and Eastern India for the festival, authorities have stepped up monitoring and operational changes at the station. … Read more
The much-awaited Surat Flower Show 2026, part of the 18th Horticulture Fair, was officially inaugurated on February 22, 2026, by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Organised by the Surat Municipal Corporation, the large-scale floral exhibition is being held alongside the 20th Swami Vivekananda National Book Fair and will remain open to visitors until March 1, … Read more
India women’s national cricket team will take on Australia women’s national cricket team in the 1st ODI of their three-match series on February 24, 2026, at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane. India enters the 50-over contest with strong momentum after securing a historic 2–1 T20I series win on Australian soil. The victory was sealed … Read more
A senior official of the Surat Municipal Corporation has been suspended following serious corruption allegations linked to a demolition case in the city. Vipul Ganeshwala, a Class I Executive Engineer posted in the South East Zone at Limbayat, was placed under suspension by Municipal Commissioner M. Nagarajan on February 21, 2026. The action comes after … Read more
The Election Commission of India has published Gujarat’s final electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision process, confirming a significant reduction in the state’s voter base. The revised list was officially released on February 17, 2026, after an extensive verification exercise conducted across districts. Key Statistics for Gujarat Total Deletions: Approximately 68.12 lakh names were … Read more