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…
Latest Somnath News & Updates
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…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote an OpEd on Friday about his forthcoming visit to Somnath, Gujarat, on May 11, and why this day will always be important in relation to Somnath and the greatness of our civilisation. He paid homage to everyone who endured all sorts of challenges yet always protected Somnath and restored its glory. PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Wrote an OpEd about my forthcoming visit to Somnath on 11th May and why this day will always be imp…
Junagadh, May 2 (IANS) Two women were killed, and nearly 20 passengers were injured after a private bus carrying pilgrims overturned in Junagadh district of Gujarat on Saturday afternoon, following a collision with a nilgai on a highway near Rahij village in Mangrol taluka. The bus, which was carrying around 50 passengers from Bhavnagar belonging to the Gadhvi community, was on a religious journey to Dwarka and Somnath when the accident occurred at around 3 p.m., police said.Speaking to IA…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) On the closing day of the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD), special screenings of the films “Shatak: Sangh ke 100 Varsh” and a short film on Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai were held at Bharat Mandapam, an official said on Tuesday. The films received an overwhelming response from the audience. A large number of Delhi residents, film enthusiasts, and members of the film fraternity attended the screenings, it said.Delhi Minister for Art, Culture, and Language…
Somnath, March 29 (IANS) Fishermen from Gujarat’s coastal belt have welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s praise for the fishing community in the 132nd edition of Mann Ki Baat, saying the recognition has boosted their morale and reaffirmed their role in building a self-reliant India.During the broadcast, the Prime Minister described fishermen as “warriors of the sea” and the “backbone of a self-reliant India,” acknowledging their contribution to the economy and food security. He al…