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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 govt bans storage & sale of tobacco rolling paper, citing toxic chemicals & rising youth drug abuse. Police conduct raids in Surat, Vadodara. Details inside.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Indian diamond manufacturers plan to use Belgium's relaxed work permit rules to process gems in Antwerp, bypassing high US tariffs and competing with lab-grown diamonds. Read more.
A 23-year-old traffic constable in Surat was assaulted by a drunk man while responding to an accident. The accused has been booked under multiple charges. Read the full details.
Three players from Surat selected for the Indian Wheelchair Cricket Team ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. They will compete in the Umang National Tournament in Bhopal.
Surat cybercrime police arrest two masterminds from Ahmedabad & Surat in an Rs 800 crore online fraud. Discover how they operated from Vietnam and were caught. Read the full investigation details.
SVNIT Surat takes action after student's tragic suicide, removing hostel warden, forming inquiry committee, and promising 24/7 medical services. Details inside.