Bhubaneswar, May 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said his government is focused on generating employment opportunities for local people through tourism development by promoting the “Orange Economy,” or a culture-based economy, in the state. CM Majhi was speaking at a special event at the shrine of the Lord Lingaraj Temple here, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the reconstruction of Gujarat’s Somnath Temple, the “Somnath Swabhiman Parv”.Addre…
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Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the Somnath Temple, which has withstood numerous attacks over the past 1,000 years, serves as a powerful message to the world — that while those who attacked it have “faded into the dust of history, the soul of Bharat endures”. The Prime Minister attended the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav on Monday and participated in a series of religious ceremonies at the Somnath Temple in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath.The event commemorated 75 year…
Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the “spirit of Bhakti and Shakti” displayed by the Indian Air Force during the air show at the Somnath Temple filled every heart with deep joy as the skies witnessed what he called a “magnificent confluence of pride and valour”. The Indian Air Force’s Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) performed a special air show over the Somnath Temple on Monday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of the ‘Somnath Amru…
Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the Somnath Temple as a symbol of India’s “indestructible spirit” and “civilisational consciousness” while addressing the ‘Somnath Amrut Mahotsav’ celebrations in Gujarat’s Prabhas Patan.Speaking after participating in various religious ceremonies at the Somnath Temple, PM Modi said the temple represented the country’s ability to rise repeatedly despite destruction and invasions over centuries.“Today, the…
Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) During the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who, he said, made significant efforts for the restoration of the Somnath Temple following Independence. He reaffirmed the commitment to fulfil Sardar Patel’s vision for India.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “At Somnath, paid heartfelt tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, whose vision and resolve played a defining role in the temple’s reconstruction. He dre…
Ahmedabad, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday recalled the nuclear tests conducted in Pokhran on May 11, 1998, highlighting India’s firm and resolute resolve to take forward its nuclear ambitions despite immense pressure from world powers.He said that India conducted two nuclear tests in 1998, first on May 11 and then on May 13 and asserted that no power in the world could make the country and its citizens bow before external forces.Participating in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav…
Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday criticised the “appeasement politics” during his address at the ‘Somnath Amrut Mahotsav’ in Gujarat, saying that India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, had opposed the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple after Independence.Addressing a large public gathering after participating in religious ceremonies at the Somnath Temple, PM Modi said the reconstruction of the temple symbolised India’s “independent civilisati…
Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the restoration of Somnath Temple in 1951 marked the “proclamation of India’s spirit of independence”, while also sending a message to the world that the country has moved forward on the path of reclaiming its ancient glory. He participated in various ceremonies at the Somnath Temple during the ‘Somnath Amrut Mahotsav’ celebrations marking 75 years since the inauguration of the reconstructed temple. The event commemorate…
Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released a commemorative postage stamp and a special Rs 75 coin during a public gathering held as part of the ‘Somnath Amrut Mahotsav’ celebrations in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district.The releases took place after the Prime Minister participated in religious ceremonies, including the Kumbhabhishek and Dhwaj Puja, at the Somnath Temple, marking 75 years of the reconstructed temple.The commemorative stamp and coin were unveiled duri…
Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday participated in the historic Kumbhabhishek ceremony at the Somnath Temple during the ‘Somnath Amrut Mahotsav’ celebrations marking 75 years since the inauguration of the reconstructed temple.The Kumbhabhishek ceremony was conducted in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, along with temple trustees, saints and senior officials.The event commemorated 75 years since the rest…