Gandhinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has announced an increase in bus services to accommodate passengers travelling during the Holi and Dhuleti festivals.Under Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, the corporation will operate an additional 1,300 buses, running over 7,500 trips between February 27 and March 5 this year.The extra services aim to ease the mode of transportation for citizens celebrating festivals with their families and provide special arr…
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Gandhinagar, Feb 18 (IANS) The Gujarat government has declared 2026 as “Gujarat Tourism Year” and announced a series of allocations aimed at strengthening heritage, pilgrimage and coastal tourism infrastructure across the state in the 2026-27 Budget.Presenting the Budget, Finance Minister Kanu Desai set out provisions covering key destinations, transport facilities and new promotional initiatives, including the launch of a “Wed in Gujarat” campaign to position the state as a wedding and …
Junagadh, Feb 10 (IANS) The annual Mahashivratri Fair at Bhavnath, located in the foothills of Girnar in Gujarat’s Junagadh, will begin formally on Wednesday with the traditional hoisting of the flag at the Bhavnath temple, officials said on Tuesday. The five-day religious event, which draws thousands of devotees, sadhus and tourists each year, will be held amid extensive administrative arrangements aimed at ensuring orderly conduct and adequate facilities for pilgrims.The fair is a significant …
Junagadh, Jan 30 (IANS) The Bhavnath Mahashivratri Fair, held annually at the foothills of Girnar in Junagadh, is set to be the grand and memorable edition to date, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said on Friday. The fair will be held from February 11 to February 15. Chairing a high-level meeting with sadhus, saints, and senior administrative officials, Sanghavi reviewed preparations for the smooth conduct of the fair, often referred to as a “mini Kumbh” due to its spiritual significanc…
Gandhinagar, Jan 30 (IANS) Junagadh is set to host one of its most extensively-planned Mahashivratri fairs this year, with the Gujarat government announcing a series of measures aimed at improving facilities and access for devotees attending the five-day event at Bhavnath, at the foothills of Girnar, from February 11 to 15.The preparations were reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi with sadhus, sants and senior officials of the district administration.A…