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July 25, 2026 2:45 PM

Indian Coast Guard rescues 170 people in flood-hit Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has rescued 170 stranded people through a series of extensive flood relief operations across Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat, as relentless rainfall and severe flooding continued to disrupt normal life in the region. Working in close coordination with the civil administration, the Coast Guard carried out 11 rescue operations since the midnight of July 22, overcoming heavy rainfall, strong currents and challenging weather conditions to evacuate peop...

July 17, 2026 12:13 PM

Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu flags off first direct flight from NAMO Airport, connecting Daman to Delhi

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and the Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Praful Patel, flagged off the inaugural Daman-Delhi-Daman flight from the newly operational NAMO Airport in Daman on Thursday, marking the Union Territory's first-ever direct air connectivity with the national capital. Operated by government-owned regional carrier Alliance Air, the inaugural flight marked a significant milestone in the government's efforts to democratis...

June 6, 2026 10:41 AM

PM Modi hails 7.7pc growth rate, says India remains world’s fastest-growing major economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted India’s economic performance, saying the country recorded a 7.7 per cent growth rate in the financial year 2025-26 and retained its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Addressing a public meeting in Daman, PM Modi described the latest economic figures as encouraging news and said they reflected the strength of India’s economic foundations. “The figures released today clearly show how strong the foundations of India�...

June 5, 2026 10:11 PM

PM Modi inaugurates new terminal building of NAMO Airport in Daman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the new terminal building of NAMO Airport in Daman, a project aimed at strengthening air connectivity for the Union Territory and supporting its growing tourism and economic sectors. The inauguration formed part of the Prime Minister’s visit to Daman, during which he will launch and lay the foundation stone for a series of development projects worth around Rs 2,970 crore across sectors, including healthcare, tourism, infrastructure, and conne...

June 5, 2026 10:07 PM

PM Modi launches Rs 2,970-crore development push in Daman, unveils healthcare, aviation and infra projects

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 development in the region. A...

June 4, 2026 8:45 PM

Grand preparations in Daman ahead of PM Modi’s visit, to inaugurate NaMO hospital and NaMo airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Daman on Friday, where he will inaugurate the new terminal building of NAMO Airport and also dedicate the NAMO hospital to the nation. An atmosphere of excitement and joy has gripped the Union Territory, even as the district administration gives final touches to the elaborate preparations for the Prime Minister’s visit tomorrow. Strict measures have been put in place, with the police department stepping up security and vigilance around the College ...

June 4, 2026 11:22 AM

PM Modi to launch development projects worth over ₹21,700 crore in Gujarat and Daman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu on June 5, where he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth more than ₹21,700 crore across key sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, connectivity, aviation and industry. The Prime Minister will begin his visit in Surat, where he is scheduled to review industrial operations and infrastructure projects at Hazi...