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October 16, 2026 12:09 PM

Bengal Pandals blend devotion with social message: ‘Aishwaryi’ inspired by Satyajit Ray’s ‘Devi’, ‘Longmen Grottoes’ for world peace

As the city of joy immerses itself in the festive spirit of Durga Puja, community pandals across Kolkata are showcasing themes that blend devotion, social messaging and artistic craft. Kendua Shanti Sangha Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samiti is celebrating its 53rd Durga Puja with the theme ‘Aishwaryi’, blending devotion, community spirit and artistic craft. Sanjib Chatterjee, Executive President of the Samiti, said, “The Bengali name for this theme is ‘Aishwaryi,’ which means ‘Goddess...

October 16, 2026 10:39 AM

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Shramik Annapurna meal centres in Ahmedabad

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated 101 new food distribution centres under the Shramik Annapurna Yojana across 28 districts of the state on Friday. The event was held alongside a Seva Daan programme organised under the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. During the inauguration, Patel was seen serving food to people, highlighting the campaign’s focus on public service and community welfare. The initiative aims to extend the reach of the food distribution scheme t...

October 10, 2026 12:48 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya to Inaugurate BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Games in Ahmedabad on October 12

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on October 12. The event will be organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Gujarat government under India's BRICS Chairship. Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse, and Gujara...

October 9, 2026 11:08 PM

PM Modi Condoles Deaths in Road Accident in Gujarat’s Kutch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed condolences to the families of those killed in a road accident in Gujarat’s Kutch district and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. “Distressed to hear about the loss of lives in a mishap in Kutch, Gujarat. I extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this tragedy. Praying for the swift recovery of the injured,” the Prime Minister said in a post on social media platform X. The accident occurred between 3 a.m...

October 5, 2026 2:57 PM

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Chintan Shivir 2026, calls for safer, greener highways and better project planning

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday inaugurated Chintan Shivir 2026 in Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar, calling for stronger project planning, integrated road safety measures and wider adoption of technology to deliver high-quality, sustainable highway infrastructure. The two-day national conclave on highway infrastructure is being held at Tent City 2 near the Statue of Unity in Narmada district under the motto “Gatishakti se Pragati”. It brings together state Tran...

September 30, 2026 12:45 PM

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in road mishap in Gujarat’s Anand

Five persons were killed and as many others injured injured after a bus collided with a truck on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway in Gujarat's Anand district early Wednesday morning, police said. In a post on X, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said, "Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a mishap in Anand, Gujarat. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured." The accident occurred when the private bus was trying to overtake the truck on the expre...

September 30, 2026 12:34 PM

Gujarat restructures Porbandar forest division to prepare Barda area as second home for lions

Amid rising Asiatic lion population in Gujarat, the state government has initiated steps to strengthen the management of the Porbandar forest division with the aim to develop Barda area as the 'second home' for the big cats. The government has undertaken restructuring of the Porbandar division for better flexibility in the implementation of schemes and improvement of forest management as part of a fast-track exercise to 'firm up' the rehabilitation of lions at Barda. The natural return of lion...

September 27, 2026 4:31 PM

India’s first port-based e-methanol plant to come up in Gujarat’s Kandla with investment of Rs 2,300 crore

India has taken a major step towards becoming a global supplier of green maritime fuel with the foundation stone laid for the country’s first port-based e-methanol production facility at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, Gujarat. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for the project on Saturday. The facility will have a total production capac...

September 27, 2026 1:03 PM

India’s heritage and resilience reflected in Somnath, Modhera: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India’s historical resilience, cultural heritage and commitment to preserving its ancient legacy, recalling the history of the Somnath Temple and Modhera Sun Temple during the 138th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’. PM Modi recalled that the year began with the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, a celebration of national pride marking the history and enduring legacy of the Somnath Temple. “A thousand years ago, in 1026,...

September 25, 2026 12:45 PM

Indian Railways to introduce tri-weekly Amrit Bharat Express between Bhuj and Barauni

Indian Railways has approved a new tri-weekly Amrit Bharat Express between Bhuj in Gujarat and Barauni in Bihar, connecting key destinations across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The new train service will cover a distance of 2,532 km, providing an additional rail connectivity option between western and eastern parts of the country. Train Schedule The Bhuj–Barauni service will operate on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, while the Barauni–Bhuj service will run on T...