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Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated, dedicated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth around Rs 2,970 crore in Daman, with investments spanning healthcare, civil aviation, tourism, connectivity, infrastructure and public welfare. The projects were launched during the Prime Minister’s visit to the Union Territory of Daman and Gujarat, where he said the initiatives were aimed at strengthening public services and advancing economic developme…

Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp political attack on the Congress party, alleging that it had spent the past 12 years seeking to create political opportunities through uncertainty and disorder, even as voters increasingly rejected such politics. Speaking at a public gathering in Surat, PM Modi said recent election results across several states demonstrated public dissatisfaction with Congress-led governments and their style of governance.“For the las…

Ahmedabad, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth around Rs 18,800 crore in Surat, marking one of the largest infrastructure investment programmes undertaken in the city in recent years. The projects included a 220-bedded Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital in Surat, strengthening Gujarat’s ESI healthcare system and also highlighting government’s sustained efforts in ensuring quality…

Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised a city-wide cleanliness campaign in Surat involving more than one lakh people, describing the collected waste as the “most valuable gift” he had received during his visit. Speaking at a public gathering on the World Environment Day, PM Modi said residents had transformed a routine sanitation exercise into a civic movement that reflected the city’s commitment to public participation and community responsibility.”You welcomed me, …

Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that Gujarat has emerged as a foundation of India’s energy transition, highlighting the state’s contribution to renewable power generation and its expected role in emerging sectors such as green hydrogen, green ammonia and green steel. Addressing a gathering in Surat on the World Environment Day, Prime Minister Modi added that Gujarat currently accounts for one-fifth of India’s renewable energy capacity and is helping shape the cou…

Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that growing public dissatisfaction with the Congress government in Karnataka was forcing political adjustments within the party, including discussions surrounding a change in the state’s chief ministership. Addressing a public meeting in Surat, PM Modi cited Karnataka while criticising Congress and discussing political trends in states governed by the opposition party.“There is also considerable anger among the people of Karna…

Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said discussions about West Bengal featured prominently during his recent visit to five foreign countries, using the observation to highlight what he described as growing national and international attention on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s electoral performance. Addressing a public gathering in Surat, PM Modi referred to recent elections in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry while speaking about the BJP-led National Democratic A…

Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth around Rs 18,800 crore in Surat, marking one of the largest infrastructure investment programmes undertaken in the city in recent years. The projects span key sectors including transport connectivity, industrial infrastructure, power distribution, healthcare, and urban development, aimed at strengthening Surat’s role as a major economic and industrial hub…

Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday marked ‘World Environment Day’ by participating in a tree plantation drive under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, highlighting the government’s ongoing emphasis on environmental sustainability and public participation in afforestation efforts. The initiative encourages citizens to plant a tree in their mother’s name as a symbolic gesture that combines environmental responsibility with familial tribute.During the event, the Pri…

Surat, June 4 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Surat on ‘World Environment Day’, authorities have transformed the venue of his public programme into a fully eco-friendly and plastic-free event space, using recycled materials, waste-based art installations, and community-created environmental artwork in an effort to showcase how large public gatherings can be organised with minimal environmental impact. The programme, scheduled for June 5 at Surat’s Indoor Stadium, has be…