Ahmedabad News| PVR Inox opens its largest multiplex at Phoenix Palladium, new GU programmes & more

PVR Inox opens its largest 9-screen multiplex in Palladium Mall, Shastri Bridge repairs extended by 6 months, Ahmedabad recorded 33 mm rainfall on Thursday, and more. Find out what's happening in your city with this Ahmedabad News Roundup.

PVR Inox has inaugurated its largest 9-screen multiplex at Phoenix Palladium Mall in Ahmedabad. This new cinema, featuring IMAX and LUXE formats, marks Gujarat’s first luxury cinema experience. With this launch, PVR Inox now operates 36 screens across six properties in Ahmedabad.

Ahmedabad experienced significant rainfall, with the highest recorded at 33 mm in Naroda and 31 mm in Bodakdev. The afternoon downpour led to the temporary closure of the Mithakhali Railway Underpass around 5:30 PM, which reopened in the evening after water discharge.

No gates at the Vasna Barrage on the Sabarmati River were opened.

Gujarat University’s Executive Council has approved the introduction of 4-year Bachelor of Science (BS) programmes in allied courses at its affiliated colleges. This initiative aims to broaden the range of academic offerings and transition towards BS degree courses.

Repair work on Shastri Bridge, which has been partially closed for over 6 months, is now expected to take an additional 6 months. Originally slated for a three-month completion, the discovery of more cracks by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has delayed the project.

Shastri Bridge, a crucial link between Vishala and Narol junction, connects to Express and National Highway No. 8. Closure of its one side has been causing continued traffic disruptions and passenger inconvenience.

IndiGo Airlines has announced an expansion of its domestic flight services from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport. Starting September 16, the airline will increase flights to Amritsar to 3 times a week, and from September 17, it will operate flights to Bhubaneswar, 4 times a week.