Vadodara Headlines: Major Civic & Political Updates
Get the latest updates from Vadodara on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the most important news for January 8, 2026.
Get the latest updates from Vadodara on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the most important news for January 8, 2026.
Vadodara gears up for a historic India vs New Zealand ODI after 16 years. Star arrivals Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill greeted by massive crowds. BCA assures tight security and smooth match conduct. Read more.
A speeding car hit a vegetable vendor and a motorcycle in Vadodara's Sama area, injuring two. The driver fled, spotlighting the city's rash driving menace. Read about the incident and similar cases.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation found 9 contaminated water samples in city areas. Health teams inspected over 35,000 houses and took action against unhygienic food vendors. Stay informed about public health safety.
Vadodara Gas Ltd's recovery drive in the walled city area, under police security, collected over Rs 16.9 lakh in dues and disconnected 122 defaulting connections over two days. Read the full details.
A 15-year-old girl in Vadodara survived after a hijab pin she held in her mouth got lodged in her airway near her heart. Doctors performed a complex bronchoscopy. Read this cautionary tale.
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation announces plans for four new sports complexes, swimming pools, and community facilities. Read about the major infrastructure boost for the city.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
Tragedy struck Vadodara as three women lost their lives in separate road accidents on Monday. Details on the fatal crashes in Gotri, Squirrel Circle, and Waghodia Road.
A Vadodara farmer's assault complaint takes a turn as police evidence suggests a self-immolation attempt. Key details on the investigation and the victim's condition inside.
Eight monkeys found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karnataka's forest. Viscera sent for lab tests to determine cause. Forest Department launches investigation.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board announces 785 vacancies for Forest Guard, Forester & Surveyor posts. Check eligibility, salary up to Rs 65,000, and selection process details here.
Two groups clashed violently under Vadodara's Lalbaug bridge on Sunday, injuring two. Police rushed to control the situation stemming from an old feud. Read details.
Over 160 young leaders gathered at the Vadodara Young Thinkers' Meet to discuss sustainable urban development and reimagine the city's future. Read their key ideas.
A Vadodara man, Vijendra Singh, alleges he was brutally beaten by traffic police at Sayajigunj branch. Police Commissioner orders probe into the serious allegations of assault.
Karnataka's forest minister Eshwar Khandre announced 70% completion of the state's deemed forest survey, a critical step for conservation and land-use clarity. Read the latest updates.
DFO Lucknow Sitanshu Pandey distributed blankets to staff and honored dedicated employees, following CM Yogi Adityanath's directives. A key step for employee welfare and forest conservation.
Annual bird count at Vadodara's Wadhwana wetlands records a significant decline in migratory birds. High water levels cited as a key reason. Read the full report.
Vadodara gears up for a major table tennis spectacle with the WTT Youth Contender and Feeder Series, attracting 334 players from 10 countries. Witness the future stars in action!
Air India & IndiGo flights on Delhi-Vadodara route cancelled Wednesday. One due to operational reasons, the other for bad weather in Delhi. Details inside.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation proposes a temporary committee to implement street vending rules, pending board approval. Read about the plan to regulate hawking zones and vendor databases.
Rotary Club Vadodara Heritage hosts a family-friendly Millet Mahotsav on Jan 3-4 at Waves Club. Enjoy organic markets, cooking demos, live music & kids' activities. Join the healthy living celebration!
Vadodara Municipal Corporation proposes a Rs 4.96 crore, 27-month restoration for the crumbling Mandvi heritage structure, a year after cracks first appeared. Learn about the delayed rescue effort.
CGST Vadodara-II Commissionerate's outreach programme with trade bodies strengthens the GST regime. Learn how their initiatives secured the top national rank.
After a fatal manhole incident in Vadodara's Manjalpur, VMC suspends an engineer. Opposition Congress and activists demand accountability from higher officials. Read the full story.
IndiGo Airlines launches new Vadodara-Navi Mumbai flight, boosting connectivity. Inaugural flight sees strong passenger response. Details on schedule and economic impact inside.
Ahead of Uttarayan, Vadodara Municipal Corporation installs GI cables on 17 bridges to protect commuters from sharp kite strings. The Rs 95,000 project aims to prevent injuries and fatalities. Read for safety tips.
Four days after a man died falling into an open drainage chamber in Vadodara, police book agency owners. Congress cites High Court order, seeks FIR against VMC Commissioner, corporators.
Two men from Panchmahal died after a hit-and-run in Desar taluka. Police are scanning CCTV to find the vehicle. Read the full details of the tragic accident.