From a heatwave predicted to hit Gujarat during Lok Sabha Election Polling, to the launch of a Special Train service from Sabarmati to Haridwar by Western Railway, to the Gujarat High Court upholding the ban on protest symbols, and more. Catch up with the latest news of the city in this Ahmedabad News Roundup.
As the month of May commences in Gujarat, the state braces itself for scorching temperatures reaching their peak. Coinciding with this heatwave is the polling day for the Lok Sabha Election 2024 scheduled in the first week of May.
On May 7, a heatwave is expected to grip most districts of Gujarat, with temperatures likely to soar up to 43 degrees Celsius. Notably, Ahmedabad is set to experience its hottest day of the season on the polling day.
In response to the increased demand and for the convenience of passengers, Western Railway has announced a special train service between Sabarmati and Haridwar at a special fare. Here are the details:
Train No. 09425/09426 Sabarmati-Haridwar Special (Total 2 Rounds)
Departure from Sabarmati: 19:00 hrs on Sunday, May 5, 2024
Arrival at Haridwar: 19:00 hrs on the following day
Departure from Haridwar: 21:45 hrs on Monday, May 6, 2024
Arrival at Sabarmati: 21:30 hrs on the following day
The Ahmedabad District Football Association (ADFA) announced on Friday that Dinesh Nair, an employee of Income Tax in Ahmedabad and a former FIFA referee, has been appointed as the match commissioner for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 final.
The final match between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mumbai City FC is scheduled to take place in Kolkata on Saturday.
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