Gandhinagar, March 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government has allocated Rs 2,006 crore for the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department in the state budget, with plans to develop Olympic-level infrastructure and position Gujarat as a ‘global sports hub’, Minister Jitu Vaghani told the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Participating in the discussion on the department’s budgetary demands, Vaghani said the allocation reflected the government’s resolve to expand sports infrastructure and stren…
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Somnath (Gujarat), Jan 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Sunday that raising the flag atop the historic Somnath Temple symbolises India’s strength and capability, showcasing it to the entire world.He emphasised that the Somnath Swabhiman Parv is not just a commemoration of the destruction that occurred a thousand years ago, but a celebration of a 1,000-year journey. It also serves as a festival celebrating India’s existence and pride.PM Modi added that regardless of any attempts t…
Gandhinagar, Jan 9 (IANS) With the divine blessings of Lord Somnath, lives are being transformed in the city, with women becoming the biggest beneficiaries of a unique initiative launched for the ‘Vastra Prasad’. Local women in Prabhas Patan are gaining employment due to this and moving on the path of empowerment and self-reliance.A new chapter of women empowerment is being written in the sacred land of Somnath. Here, the sacred yellow cloths (pitambar) offered to Mahadev are no longer symbols o…
Gandhinagar, Jan 9 (IANS) The four-day ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’ began at the Somnath Temple in Gujarat’s Prabhas Patan on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin his three-day visit to Gujarat from January 10, where he will offer prayers at the temple on January 11 and is also expected to lead the ‘Shaurya Yatra’ — a roadshow featuring 108 horses.The holy city has been spruced up for the ongoing four-day festival, with state administration pulling out all stops to make the event …
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati of Jyotish Peeth in Uttarakhand on Tuesday welcomed Narendra Modi’s recent remarks on the Somnath Temple, saying the Prime Minister’s message powerfully conveyed the enduring spirit of faith despite historical destruction.Referring to the Prime Minister’s post on X marking 1,000 years since the Somnath Temple was attacked, the Shankaracharya said, “The Prime Minister’s post on X on 1,000 years has expressed the p…