Ahmedabad, Jan 13 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Gandhinagar MP Amit Shah, on Tuesday, rolled out a series of major development initiatives worth hundreds of crores across his hometown Mansa and parts of Ahmedabad. He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects amounting to more than Rs 250 crore aimed at equipping Mansa with modern civic, educational and sports infrastructure. He also launched new ventures in Ahmedabad, including the foundation stone for a Pharma Academy near Sanand …
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New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) In January 2026, the shores of Prabhas Patan witnessed more than a commemorative festival — they marked a defining national moment where history, faith, technology, and collective consciousness converged under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Observed through the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, the occasion commemorated 1,000 years since the first attack on the Somnath Temple in 1026 CE, while powerfully reaffirming the enduring spirit of India’s civilisation a…
Noida, Jan 11 (IANS) Swami Swaprakash, Trustee of the Vedic Dharma Sansthan, who is also associated with the Art of Living Foundation, has said that the Somnath temple was established in the Satyug by Chandra Dev (Moon God). In an exclusive interaction with IANS, Swami Swaprakash spoke at length on the history of Somnath and a range of issues of national and international significance.Here are some excerpts.IANS: What is the history of Somnath?Swami Swaprakash: Somnath was established in the Sat…
Gandhinagar, Jan 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the second edition of Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Kutch and Saurashtra at Marwadi University in Rajkot. The Prime Minister inaugurated the two-day conference, focusing on the Kutch and Saurashtra regions. He also laid the foundation stone for 13 greenfield smart Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation Limited estates in seven districts — Amreli, Kutch, Bhavnagar, Morbi, Rajkot, Jamnagar and Surendra…
Somnath (Gujarat), Jan 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the repeated attacks by foreign invaders on the Somnath Temple, and said that the story of the sacred shrine should not be confined to episodes of destruction alone, but should also be remembered for the courage, sacrifice and determination that led to its reconstruction every time it was attacked. He said that Somnath Temple’s journey not only marks 1,000 years of resilience and self-respect but also commemorates 7…
Somnath (Gujarat), Jan 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on Sunday against those with a “slave mentality” who opposed the restoration of the Somnath Temple in 1951. He stated that such forces continue to employ “evil means” against India. He pointed out that there were attempts to “whitewash” the religiously motivated attacks for the sake of “appeasement politics”, asserting that the history of hatred and cruelty had been concealed from the public.Taking aim at the …
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…
Somnath (Gujarat), Jan 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Somnath Temple in Gujarat on Sunday as part of the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’ celebrations.Amid Vedic chants, PM Modi performed ‘Abhishek’ and ‘Aarti’ at the historic temple and sought the blessings of Lord Somnath.He also interacted with the priests and administration of the sacred shrine. He also met the children from Gurukuls.The Prime Minister then proceeded towards the artists who performed during his ‘Shaury…
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Swami Swaprakash, Trustee of the Vaidic Dharma Sansthan and associated with The Art of Living Foundation, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in protecting Sanatan Dharma and restoring the pride of India’s religious places. Speaking to IANS, he said, “India is fortunate to have a Prime Minister who protects Sanatan Dharma and restores the pride of our religious places, even domestically, our demography is being updated. It was high time to have a PM like…
Somnath (Gujarat), Jan 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who made significant efforts in the restoration of the Somnath Temple following Independence. He also paid floral tributes to the countless warriors who laid down their lives defending the temple.The ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’ serves as a tribute to the temple’s enduring legacy as a symbol of India’s civilisational courage, spiritual strength, and repeated reconstruction despite centu…