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June 16, 2026 7:06 PM

Gujarat rolls out major TD and DPT vaccination campaign covering over 48,000 schools

Gujarat has launched a statewide TD (Tetanus and adult Diphtheria) and DPT vaccination campaign targeting nearly 19 lakh schoolchildren, with health authorities aiming to ensure that no eligible child is left unvaccinated against a range of serious diseases. The “TD and DPT Triple Vaccination Campaign-2026” was formally launched by State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya at PM Shri Borij Government Primary School in Gandhinagar, where vaccines were administered to Class 5 and Class 10 stude...

June 16, 2026 12:55 PM

Centre dismisses reports on proposed Middle East-India Deepwater Pipeline

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has categorically denied media reports suggesting that the government is pursuing a proposed deep-sea energy pipeline connecting India with Gulf nations, stating that no such project is currently under consideration. In an official clarification issued on Tuesday, the Ministry said it "has noticed a series of media reports suggesting that the Government of India is actively pursuing a deep-sea energy pipeline, sometimes referred to as the Middle...

June 5, 2026 9:34 PM

PM Modi positions Gujarat at centre of India’s green energy push

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 country's long-term e...

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...

May 29, 2026 12:21 PM

Amit Shah inaugurates development projects in Gujarat, highlights border security and demographic measures

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects in Gujarat, while also addressing issues related to border security, infiltration and demographic change. During his visit to Ahmedabad, HM Shah inaugurated the newly constructed hostel building at the Mata Umiya Dham campus. Built at an estimated cost of ₹104 crore, the 13-storey Shri J. S. Patel Hostel will provide accommodation and modern educational facilities for around ...

May 17, 2026 12:16 AM

Tata Electronics, ASML Sign MoU for Dholera Semiconductor Facility in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Tata Electronics and ASML aimed at strengthening India’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The agreement will support the development and scaling of Tata Electronics’ upcoming semiconductor facility in Dholera, Gujarat. Sharing details of the development on X, PM Modi said the partnership reflects growing cooperation between India and the Netherlands in...

May 14, 2026 2:01 PM

Bhupender Yadav inaugurates ‘Lion’ species spotlight event at Gir ahead of IBCA Summit 2026

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday inaugurated the ‘Lion’ Species Spotlight Programme at Gir National Park in Sasan Gir, Gujarat, as part of the pre-summit events leading up to the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026. Addressing the programme, Patel credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” for the establishment of the IBCA and said it had strengthened global awareness towards big cat conservation. He highlighted the r...

May 11, 2026 5:20 PM

Somnath Temple stands as a beacon of unwavering faith, divinity and a sacred symbol of India’s eternal soul: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday participated in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav in Gujarat, marking 75 years since the inauguration of the reconstructed Somnath Temple, and described the shrine as a “beacon of unwavering faith, divinity and a sacred symbol of India’s eternal soul.” PM Modi also performed Mahapuja and Kumbhabhishek at the Somnath temple. "To be praying to Mahadev on the special occasion marking 75 years since the rebuilt Somnath Temple opened its doors is an experience ...

May 11, 2026 5:08 PM

Gujarat: PM Modi pays tribute to Sardar Patel at Somnath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the historic Somnath Temple, describing the temple’s reconstruction as a defining moment in India’s civilisational resurgence and national self-confidence. Participating in the ongoing Somnath Amrut Mahotsav celebrations marking 75 years since the reconstructed temple was inaugurated in 1951, the Prime Minister said Sardar Patel’s vision and determination played a decisive role in restoring the sacred shri...

May 11, 2026 2:53 PM

PM Modi visits Somnath Temple, marks 75 years of reconstructed shrine at ‘Somnath Amrut Mahotsav’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited the historic Somnath Temple and participated in the ‘Somnath Amrut Mahotsav’, commemorating 75 years since the inauguration of the reconstructed temple in 1951. Calling the occasion a “milestone in Bharat’s civilisational journey”, the Prime Minister said the Somnath Temple stands as a symbol of unwavering faith, resilience and India’s eternal spiritual consciousness. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Jai Somnath! Feeling blessed to be ...