Ahmedabad to implement AI surveillance with 100 cameras, University of Wollongong to launch GIFT City campus in November, monsoon begins retreat in Gujarat with cloudy skies forecast for Ahmedabad, and more. Stay informed with the latest updates from Ahmedabad News Roundup.
Ahmedabad gears up for AI surveillance with 100 cameras at key locations
The Ahmedabad Police is set to boost city surveillance by installing 100 AI-powered cameras in critical areas like S.G. Highway, Sindhu Bhavan Road, and GMDC Ground.
During Navratri, these cameras will be placed at prominent party plots, clubs, and Garba venues, ensuring real-time scanning. Post-Navratri, they will be deployed across busy markets for Diwali shopping.
Australia’s University of Wollongong to open campus at GIFT City in November
Starting November, Australia’s University of Wollongong will open its Indian campus at GIFT City. The university has already received over 800 applications from students in India for courses in computing and financial technology.
The GIFT City campus will follow the same curriculum as its Australian counterpart, offering students a global education experience without leaving India.
Monsoon retreat begins in Gujarat, cloudy skies ahead for Ahmedabad
The southwest monsoon has begun its official retreat from parts of Gujarat, with areas like west Rajasthan and Kutch seeing the first signs of withdrawal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). While heavy rainfall was observed in Daman and parts of South Gujarat, other regions experienced only light showers.
In Ahmedabad, cloudy skies are expected on Wednesday, following a hot Tuesday with temperatures reaching 36°C, 1.8°C above the seasonal norm.
Sabarmati Railway Station revamp update
The redevelopment of Sabarmati Railway Station is making swift progress. The first floor of the main station building, which will house offices like the reservation centre and the RPF police station, is nearly complete, and these offices are expected to shift into the new building before Diwali.
Additionally, a 2,500-square-meter parking space for autos and taxis is being built near the existing RPF Police Station, with 1,575 square meters already finished. The parking lot and a new exit road are set to open in the next 15 days, accommodating over 200 taxis.
Ahmedabad ranks among India’s top 10 districts for active investors
Gujarat has solidified its position as a stock market hub, with three of its districts ranking in India’s top 10 for active investors. According to NSE data for August, Ahmedabad placed third with 4.82 lakh active investors, following Mumbai and Delhi.
Surat secured the sixth spot with 3.6 lakh investors, and Rajkot ranked ninth with 1.8 lakh. Gujarat is the only state with three districts in this elite group.
