Ahmedabad News | New cultural centre at Riverfront, PRL open house exhibition on Aug 12 & more

New cultural centre to come up at Sabarmati Riverfront, PRL to host an open house exhibition on Aug 12, Tharad-Deesa-Mehsana-Ahmedabad High-Speed Corridor approved, and more. Find out what's happening in the city with this Ahmedabad News Roundup.

A state-of-the-art cultural centre is set to be constructed near Atal Bridge, costing ₹800 crores. The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation has already approved this ambitious project.

The centre will feature a 10,000-capacity exhibition and convention hall, a business centre, a performing arts theatre, a theatre dome, an amphitheatre, and a five or seven-star hotel. Scheduled for completion by June 2027, the project spans 21,000 square metres and will be the first in India designed for conventions, business, and cultural events.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved a budget of Rs 10,534 crore for the construction of a 214-km six-lane, access-controlled National High-Speed Corridor from Tharad to Ahmedabad as part of the Bharatmala Project.

This new corridor, passing through Banaskatha, Patan, Mehsana, Gandhinagar, and Ahmedabad districts, is expected to significantly boost the state's industrial and economic growth.

The Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) will host an open house exhibition at its Navrangpura and Thaltej campuses on August 12. This event offers an opportunity for the public to interact with renowned scientists, explore scientific exhibits, and participate in various activities.

Interested individuals can register using the provided QR code or link.

Today's weather forecast for Ahmedabad predicts generally cloudy skies with moderate rain. Temperatures are expected to range from 26°C to 30°C. On August 6, the temperature will vary between 27°C and 32°C, with thunderstorms and rain anticipated.

A neglected 9,400-square-metre plot near Dhawal Bharwad Ghodasar has been transformed into a lush garden. In 2010, locals planted 100 saplings around the plot, which had been covered in dirt for years.

The community took personal responsibility for nurturing the trees, including banyan, neem, and pipal. Within two years, the corporation developed the area further by adding a jogging track, turning it into a beautiful community garden.