Bhavnagar is a city in the Indian state of Gujarat and is located in the Bhavnagar district of the Saurashtra region. Founded in 1724 by Bhavsinhji Gohil, Bhavnagar is labelled as the cultural centre of Gujarat and was a princely state before it merged into the Indian Union.
The city is an important centre for commercial and industrial activities and is a business hub as it is connected to the main Western Railway system. It also boasts of the world's largest ship-breaking yard Alang and is the administrative headquarters of the Bhavnagar district.
An important centre for the diamond cutting and polishing industry and the largest producer of salt, the city also has many MSME industries and industrial estates. From plastics to chemicals, Bhavnagar has a wide gamut of industries which enhances its commercial significance and makes it an important trade centre.
A coastal city, Bhavnagar has a hot semi-arid climate and the region falls in the Seismic Zone 3 of the Zonic map and is tectonically unstable. The city attracts people as it provides an unique environment for research and also boasts of Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI).
One can explore Velavadar National Park, Bortalav Lake, Takhteshwar Temple, Victoria Park, Kuda Beach and Ghogha Beach in Bhavnagar. Fafadiya Ganthiya, Pav Ganthiya and Bateta Bhungala are some of the delicacies of Bhavnagar.
During his roadshow in Bhavnagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a heartwarming moment when he noticed a child saluting him from the crowd. The Prime Minister paused to return the salute, drawing cheers from onlookers.
During a rally in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that India must become Atmanirbhar and assert its strength globally. He criticised Congress for ignoring India’s potential post-independence, citing decades of the license-quota system and later flawed globalisation policies. Modi said these missteps led to corruption and hindered the country’s youth, preventing India from achieving the success it deserved.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in his home state of Gujarat to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects valued at ₹34,200 crore. The visit, part of the 'Samudra Se Samriddhi' event, focuses on enhancing the state's infrastructure and maritime sector. The Prime Minister's itinerary includes a roadshow in Bhavnagar, an aerial survey of the Dholera special investment region, and a review of the National Maritime Heritage Complex project in Lothal. This project, which aims to preserve India's maritime history, is being built at a cost of around ₹4,500 crore. The development initiatives also aim to create new opportunities in the shipping sector through public-private partnerships. Thousands of people lined the streets in Bhavnagar for the Prime Minister's roadshow.
After alliance with the Samajwadi Party, Congress is ready to ink a deal with AAP. The seat sharing formula blueprint is ready for Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, Assam and Goa.
In an appalling case of medical apathy, a video surfaced on social media from Gujarat amid resurgence of coronavirus cases in the state. The video purportedly showed 'government hospital in Bhavnagar', Gujarat, where patients were lying on the floor while others were seen on stretchers waiting to get admitted to the hospital. The video was shared by Gujarat Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil. For more, watch the full video.
Heavy rains have lashed parts of Gujarat for the past several days. In the last 24 hours, Saurashtra, Madhya Gujarat and North Gujarat have received heavy downpour, leaving several low-lying areas inundated. The rains have severely affected the entire Saurashtra including Mahesana, Patan and Banaskantha of North Gujarat. At least nine were killed and 1900 had to be shifted from low-lying areas to safer places on Monday. Of the nine deaths, two were caused due to the collapse of houses in Junagadh and Tapi districts, while seven others drowned in separate incidents in Mehsana, Bhavnagar, Junagadh, Tapi, Narmada and Morbi, officials said.
