Junagadh, July 11 (IANS) Four members of a family from Banaskantha district were killed and four others injured after an Ertiga car they were travelling in crashed into a stationary truck on the four-lane road near Majevadi village in Gujarat’s Junagadh district on Saturday. Two of the injured are reported to be in a critical condition, while a child travelling in the vehicle survived the accident.According to preliminary information, the family, residents of Tharad taluka in Banaskantha distr…
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Patna, July 1 (IANS) The Bihar Cabinet approved 29 proposals during its latest meeting on Wednesday, clearing a series of measures focused on education, transport infrastructure, religious tourism and public amenities.Among the key decisions are the establishment of five new Kendriya Vidyalayas, the modernisation of 31 bus stands under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the development of the Lord Vaman Temple in Buxar, and the organisation of a state-sponsored pilgrimage to Somnath for…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The government’s flagship schemes have transformed tourism infrastructure across India, with 76 Swadesh Darshan projects and 54 projects worth more than Rs 1,700 crore under PRASHAD scheme, an official statement said on Thursday.Under the first phase of the Swadesh Darshan scheme to develop tourism infrastructure in the country, an investment of over Rs 5,000 crore has been made across 15 tourist circuits nationwide.Of these, 75 projects have been physically completed, …
Gandhinagar, May 28 (IANS) Bharat Taxi, a driver-owned mobility cooperative launched earlier this year, has expanded to more than 35 lakh users and over six lakh drivers across India, positioning itself as one of the country’s largest cooperative-based transport platforms.The platform, launched on February 5 by Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah, operates on a zero-commission model in which drivers are treated as stakeholders rather than employees.According to the company, the mode…
Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Somnath on Monday to a rousing welcome, as large numbers of people gathered for the event, cheering and greeting him with enthusiasm. PM Modi held a roadshow upon his arrival in the city to participate in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav, marking 75 years since the inauguration of the restored Somnath Temple.Enthusiastic residents lined both sides of the roads for the Prime Minister’s roadshow, waving the tricolour, BJP flags and dress…
Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) Preparations are in full swing in Gujarat’s Somnath as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to participate in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav on Monday, marking 75 years since the inauguration of the restored Somnath Temple. Artists, devotees and visitors from different parts of Gujarat have already begun arriving in large numbers to witness the grand celebrations being organised at the historic temple town.During his visit, the Prime Minister will offer prayers at the…
Vadodara, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jamnagar on Sunday night at the start of his two-day visit to Gujarat, with extensive security arrangements and welcome programme organised across Jamnagar, Somnath and Vadodara ahead of his engagements in the state. In Vadodara, the administration on Sunday conducted a full rehearsal for PM Modi’s proposed roadshow, which is expected to cover a 1.5-km stretch from Gada Circle to the airport.Officials also carried out a trial run of…
Jamnagar, May 10 (IANS) Residents originally from West Bengal but settled in Jamnagar gathered in large numbers at Lal Bungalow Circle on Sunday evening ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in the city, expressing enthusiasm over his Gujarat visit and the BJP’s recent electoral success in Bengal.People from Bengali families living in Jamnagar waited along the roads leading to the public meeting venue, many carrying placards, chanting patriotic slogans and wearing traditional attir…
Jamnagar, May 10 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Gujarat, Jamnagar has been illuminated and decorated, with a series of programmes scheduled across Jamnagar, Somnath and Vadodara on May 10 and 11.Major roads, government buildings and traffic circles in Jamnagar have been adorned with decorative lighting, stretching from the Air Force Station to Lal Bangla Circle. Prominent locations, including Darbargadh, D.K.V. College, Bedi Naku, Pavan Chakki, Annapurna Circle…
Gir Somnath, May 9 (IANS) Somnath is set to host a grand ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ marking 75 years of its development journey from a heritage pilgrimage centre to a major tourism destination, with officials highlighting a significant rise in footfall and large-scale infrastructure and environmental initiatives at the site. More than 25,000 devotees visit the Somnath Jyotirlinga temple every day, while annual footfall is estimated at around 97 lakh pilgrims.Officials attribute the sustained increas…