Shiv Residency in Surat declared safe, residents can return
SMC committee finds Shiv Residency structures safe after Bhimrad wall collapse. Residents offered third-party inspection. Read the latest updates and official statements.
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NH-66 Gets Safety Lighting to Reduce Night-Time Accidents
NHAI installs streetlights on NH-66's Kallambalam-Kazhakkoottam stretch to improve safety. Residents welcome the move but call for consistent upkeep. Full project completion targeted for mid-2026. Read more.
Surat: Man killed by friend over petty quarrel in Rander
A 27-year-old labourer, Rahul Vaghela, was killed in Surat's Rander area allegedly by his friend Abdul. The incident occurred near Bhanaki Stadium after a minor dispute escalated. Police have registered a murder case.
Surat Wall Collapse Renders 1,500 Homeless
A retaining wall collapse in Surat's Bhimrad forces over 1,500 residents from their homes. SMC orders evacuation, residents protest. Developer provides temporary shelter. Read for details.
ISPL Season 3: Rs 5.92 Cr Prize, Porsche Award Announced
ISPL Season 3 offers a massive Rs 5.92 crore prize pool from Jan 9-Feb 6, 2026 in Surat. Winners get Rs 2 crore; MVP wins a Porsche 911. Discover all details!
Surat Weaving Strike Halts 1,500 Units, 15,000 Workers Protest
A massive strike by weaving unit workers in Surat's Pandesara and Bhestan has forced 1,500 units to shut down. Nearly 15,000 workers demand higher wages after failed negotiations. Read the full story.
Surat: 192 Flats Evacuated After Construction Pit Collapse
A retaining wall collapse at a Surat construction site forced the evacuation of 192 apartments in Shiv Residency. Authorities suspend licenses of architect, engineer, and developer. Read for details.
Deep cavity on Surat road near metro corridor raises concerns
A 10-15-foot-deep cavity emerged on a Surat road near the metro corridor, causing alarm. Officials attribute it to loose backfilling from utility work, not tunnelling. Read the full report on the safety measures taken.
Man arrested in Surat for AI-generated photos of teacher
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Surat for allegedly creating and posting AI-generated explicit content of a woman teacher on Instagram. Police say the act was revenge for a past incident. Read the full details.
Labourer murdered by guard at Navsari Agricultural University
A dispute over entry time at Navsari Agricultural University turned fatal as a security guard stabbed a labourer eight times. The accused fled the scene. Read the full details.
Surat parole jumper caught after 18-month manhunt
DCB police arrest robbery convict Mehul Bhatti after 3-night covert op. Surat CP also invokes PASA against 30 habitual offenders. Read the full story.
Surat cop shoots accused who tried to snatch pistol
A Surat police officer shot a murder accused in the leg after he allegedly attacked the team with stones and tried to snatch a service pistol during transport from Ahmedabad. Details inside.
ISPL Season 3 gears up for Surat with expanded ambitions
The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) prepares for its third season in Surat from Jan 9-Feb 6, 2026. With new teams, a Porsche 911 MVP prize, and rising stars, the league is now firmly embedded in India's sporting landscape.
Gujarat bans sale of rolling paper, cones to curb drug abuse
Gujarat govt bans storage & sale of tobacco rolling paper, citing toxic chemicals & rising youth drug abuse. Police conduct raids in Surat, Vadodara. Details inside.
Surat food safety officials collect 12 ponk samples for testing
SMC health officials inspect ponk stalls across Surat, collect 12 samples of vada and sev. Action planned under Food Safety Act after lab reports. Read the full story.
Surat Diamond Unit Fire: 60 Workers Rescued Safely
A major fire at Riza Gems in Surat's Kapodra area trapped night shift workers. Swift action by firefighters led to the safe rescue of all 60 employees. Read the full report.
Surat's Mega Diamond Bourse Remains Largely Vacant
The Surat Diamond Bourse, the world's largest office building, remains mostly empty years after launch. Discover the challenges and future plans for this Rs 3,200 crore hub.
Surat Police Raid Hookah Shops, Seize 738 Hookahs
Surat SOG police raided three hookah outlets in City Light, seizing 738 hookahs, including AK-47 shaped designs. Three owners detained. Details on the crackdown inside.
Surat: History-sheeter shot after attacking cops
Shiva Takla, main accused in a Dec 2 double murder, was shot in the leg after assaulting police and trying to snatch an officer's revolver during transport. Read the full details.
Surat Scrap Warehouse Fire Destroys 10 Units, 100 Firefighters Respond
A major fire in Surat's Bardoli area gutted 10 scrap warehouses after being reignited by winds. Over 100 firefighters battled the blaze, preventing casualties. Read the full report on the incident and ongoing investigation.
Surat: Duo held for Rs 20 lakh extortion from trader
Surat police arrest a 28-year-old woman and her lawyer for allegedly extorting Rs 20 lakh from a trader using a nude video. Read the full details of the VR Mall trap.
Two Arrested for Murder of Surat Textile Worker
Surat police arrest two men for the murder of Gagan Das in Sachin GIDC. The killing followed an argument over filming in a park. Read the full investigation details.
Surat Sets Up Designated Dog Feeding Zones to Improve Safety
Surat Municipal Corporation installs public notice boards for designated dog feeding spots across 30 wards. This initiative aims to reduce dog bite incidents and follows Supreme Court directives. Read more.
Surat Textile Workers Strike for Wage Hike After Colleague's Death
A worker's death triggered a major strike in Surat's Bamroli textile hub, halting 150 units. Workers demand higher wages as owners and police negotiate. Read the full story.
Surat to Develop Dedicated Yoga Studios Across All Zones
Surat Municipal Corporation launches a citywide yoga studio project, starting with a Rs 1.45 crore facility in Nana Varachha. Aiming to boost public wellness, the studio will host 64 people. Read more.
Gadkari Sanctions Two Flyovers in Surat's Hazira Area
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari greenlights two flyovers on NH-53 in Surat to ease industrial traffic. The Rs 190.69 crore project will benefit Hazira and Ichhapore. Read more.
Death Penalty for Rape and Murder of 6-Year-Old in Vapi
A Vapi court sentences a man to death for the rape, sodomy, and murder of a six-year-old girl. The family receives Rs 17 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
Surat Couple's Private CCTV Videos Leaked Online
A Surat couple faces trauma after intimate CCTV footage from their Vesu apartment went viral on social media. Police probe hacking & privacy breach under BNS and IT Act. Read more.
ACB Surat Catches DGVCL Clerk Taking Rs 70,000 Bribe
ACB Surat arrests senior clerk Santosh Sonavane & aide Bharat Savaliya for accepting a Rs 70,000 bribe for a commercial electricity connection. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operation.
Surat Doctor Dies in Hit-and-Run on Sahara Gate Bridge
Dr. Shefali Kalaigar, a 26-year-old paediatric resident at Surat's New Civil Hospital, died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident on Monday. Police search for the unknown driver.
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