Ahmedabad-Bhuj Vande Bharat Train renamed as Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, school students cycle from Ahmedabad to Ambaji by covering 180 km and 61 villages, AMC to create unique garden featuring sculptures made from waste, and more. Stay updated with the latest news of the city with this Ahmedabad News Roundup.

India's first Vande Bharat Metro, set to run between Ahmedabad and Bhuj, was reintroduced as Namo Bharat Rapid Rail during its launch on Monday. This service does not require reservations, and the train can accommodate more than 3,000 passengers at a time, with seating and standing space available.

In a first, 25 students aged 8 to 10 from Shardul Anveshika Gurukul, along with 10 teachers, embarked on an 8-day cycling trip from Ahmedabad to Ambaji. Covering 180 km and visiting 61 villages, the students had the opportunity to interact with locals, learning about their agricultural practices, culture, and history.

The educational trip provided the young students with a hands-on experience of rural life, enriching their understanding of the region’s traditions and lifestyle.

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced plans to develop a garden featuring miniature replicas of global architectural landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, Statue of Unity, and more. These sculptures will be crafted from waste materials and will be located across a 30-acre site near Kopren Lake in the Ognaj area.

Ahmedabad-based cardiologist Dr. Krishnakishore Goyal has developed a mobile app called Medisattva, aimed at helping users accurately interpret prescriptions. The app, available for free on both iOS and Android platforms, enables users to verify medications and ensure the correct dispensation of prescribed drugs.

For Ganesh Visarjan on Tuesday, the AMC has set up 49 artificial tanks across 44 locations to facilitate the immersion of over 1 lakh Ganpati idols, including 627 large ones.

To maintain order and ensure safety, one Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) and four police officers will be deployed at each tank. Additionally, around 3,000 personnel from the Traffic Police Brigade and Home Guard will be stationed across the city to manage traffic during the immersion process.

In a new initiative by the Minister of State for Home, police officers across the state will now address public grievances on Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Officers in charge of police stations will be available in their offices on these days to directly interact with the public.

This directive aims to make it easier for citizens to resolve their issues locally, without the need to travel to higher authorities. Senior police officials have been instructed to ensure strict implementation of this policy.