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June 22, 2025 2:43 PM

PM Modi lauds Andhra Pradesh’s role in promoting yoga on IYD 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commended the people of Andhra Pradesh for their inspiring commitment to integrating Yoga into daily life, further propelling the nationwide movement for health and wellness. PM Modi praised the state’s grassroots enthusiasm and the proactive support shown under the Yogandhra initiative during the 11th International Yoga Day event held at Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Responding to a post by Guinness World Records on X, PM Modi said, “Yoga brings people ...

June 20, 2025 10:35 AM

Prime Minister to inaugurate railway, power, and housing projects in Siwan, Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh today. The tour will kick off in the Siwan district of Bihar, where around noon on Friday, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate a series of development projects. He is also scheduled to address a public gathering. Among the key projects is the inauguration of the Vaishali–Deoria railway line, constructed at a cost of ₹400 crore. PM Modi will also flag off a new train ...

June 20, 2025 9:55 AM

PM Modi to visit Bihar, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh for key development initiatives and Yoga Day celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh starting Friday. During his visit to Bihar and Odisha on Friday, the Prime Minister will inaugurate a series of major development projects aimed at boosting infrastructure and regional growth. On Saturday, he will travel to Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, where he will lead the International Yoga Day - Mass Yoga Demonstration. Sharing details of his upcoming engagements, PM Modi said on X: "Over th...

June 11, 2025 4:13 PM

Centre approves railway doubling projects to boost connectivity in seven districts worth ₹6,405 crore

The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved two railway multitracking projects with a combined length of 318 kilometres. These projects, spanning seven districts across Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, are expected to enhance connectivity, reduce congestion, and improve freight movement across important rail corridors. The total cost of the projects is estimated at ₹6,405 crore. The first project involves doubling the Koderma–Barkakana line, spanning 1...

May 28, 2025 10:32 AM

PM Modi pays tribute to N. T. Rama Rao on his Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and legendary actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) on his birth anniversary. In a post on X, the Prime Minister remembered NTR for his contribution to public life and his enduring legacy in cinema and governance. "I pay homage to NTR Garu on his birth anniversary. He is widely admired for his efforts to serve society and empower the poor and downtrodden. His cinematic works also continue to enthral aud...

May 2, 2025 11:24 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate Vizhinjam Port in Kerala; launch Rs 58,000 cr projects in Andhra Pradesh today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala and Andhra Pradesh on Friday to inaugurate and dedicate several major infrastructure and development projects aimed at boosting India's connectivity and economic growth. The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Kerala at around 10:30 a.m., where he will dedicate the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport to the nation. Developed at a cost of ₹8,900 crore, Vizhinjam is India’s first dedicated container transshipment port. St...

May 1, 2025 8:52 AM

PM Modi to visit Maharashtra today; Kerala and Andhra Pradesh tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on Thursday, followed by Kerala and Andhra Pradesh on Friday, as part of a multi-state tour focused on infrastructure, development, and media innovation. In Mumbai, PM Modi will inaugurate WAVES 2025 — the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit — at around 10:30 a.m. at the Jio World Centre. This four-day summit, themed “Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries,” is the first of its kind in India and aims to position the country ...

January 9, 2025 8:54 AM

Prime Minister Modi expresses grief over loss of lives in Tirupati stampede

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the individuals who lost their lives in a tragic stampede that occurred near Vishnu Nivasam in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati. PM Modi stated that the state government is providing all possible assistance to the victims of the incident. In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister's Office wrote, "Pained by the stampede in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their n...

January 8, 2025 11:34 PM

Andhra: Four killed in stampede at Tirupati temple; CM Naidu orders relief measures

Four people were killed in a stampede that broke out at the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday evening, officials said. According to officials, the incident occurred near Vishnu Niwasam at the Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara ticketing counter during the distribution of 'darshan' tokens. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed his deep shock over the death of four devotees in the stampede that took place near Vishnu Niwasam in Tirupati for 'darshan' tokens at Tiru...

January 8, 2025 10:00 PM

PM Modi lays foundation stones for projects worth ₹2 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development projects on Wednesday, valued at over ₹2 lakh crore, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister described Andhra Pradesh as a state full of opportunities and possibilities. He underlined that the state's development is closely tied to India’s progress, with a goal for Andhra Pradesh to become a $2.5 trillion economy by 2047. A major highlight of the visit was the a...