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…
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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…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said that the Bharat Taxi platform has generated over Rs 35 crore in income for drivers with a modest investment of around Rs 5 crore so far, while creating employment opportunities for nearly 20,000 drivers and 200 support staff.Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, is emerging as a major step towards empowering drivers and promoting inclusive growth in the mobility secto…
Gandhinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) Gujarat contributes 8.2 per cent to India’s gross domestic product (GDP), with a per capita income of Rs 3,01,000, around 60 per cent higher than the national average, demonstrating the state’s economic strength, said state BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma on Thursday.Speaking at a press conference in Gandhinagar, Vishwakarma congratulated Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and state Finance Minister Kanu Desai for presenting the Rs 4,08,053 crore budget for the financial…
Chennai, Jan 15 (IANS) As Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal, the State’s most significant harvest festival, with traditional fervour and large public participation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the people in Tamil, underlining the festival’s cultural, social, and national importance.In a message shared on social media on Thursday, the Prime Minister wished citizens a joyous Pongal and described the festival as a deeply moving celebration that brings people together and …
Somnath (Gujarat), Jan 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Somnath on Saturday as part of a three-day visit to Gujarat, where he participated in key events marking the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. The four-day national commemoration (January 8-11) celebrates 1,000 years of unbroken faith and resilience since the first recorded attack on the historic Somnath Temple in January 1026 by Mahmud of Ghazni.Expressing his deep sense of blessing, the Prime Minister described Somnath as a proud s…
Somnath, Jan 10 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit in Somnath for the ongoing ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, later on Saturday, artists expressed their excitement for their performance, saying it feels great. Speaking to IANS on this occasion, an artist said, “We have come to Somnath today with all the artists to perform Bharatanatyam and Kutchi Folk, which are part of our traditional art forms.”“Being in Somnath, we are fully absorbed in Lord Shiva’s essence here at Somnath,”…
Gandhinagar, Jan 9 (IANS) The ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, a three-day celebration highlighting India’s cultural guardians and the enduring significance of its spiritual centres, is underway in Gujarat’s Somnath. Gujarat Minister Jitu Vaghani said the festival reflects the deep and unbroken bond millions of Indians share with the revered Somnath temple.Vaghani noted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the country has been able to reconnect the younger generation with India’s spiri…