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May 11, 2026 1:31 PM

PM Modi shares article describing Somnath Temple reconstruction as symbol of India’s cultural resurgence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal describing the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple as one of the earliest expressions of national self-confidence in newly independent India. Sharing the article on X during the ongoing Somnath Amrut Mahotsav celebrations, PM Modi said, “As the nation marks Somnath Amrut Mahotsav, Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal describes the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple as one of the earlie...

May 11, 2026 1:31 PM

PM Modi shares article on Somnath Temple’s enduring legacy and civilisational significance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article by Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat highlighting the resilience, cultural continuity and timeless civilisational significance of the Somnath Temple in Gujarat. “More than a temple, Somnath is a testament to India’s enduring spirit. From ruin to renewal, its journey reflects the unconquerable heritage of India and her undaunted legacy,” PM Modi said while sharing Shekhawat’s article on X. Shekhawat’s a...

May 11, 2026 5:15 PM

Somnath Temple: The eternal flame of Bharat and the story of India’s civilisational resilience

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the sacred Somnath Temple on May 11 to commemorate 75 years of its reopening, the historic shrine once again stands at the centre of India’s cultural and spiritual consciousness. The occasion marks not only the diamond jubilee of the temple’s consecration in 1951 but also 1,000 years since the first recorded attack on Somnath in 1026 - two defining milestones that together symbolise destruction and renewal, struggle and resurgence. Located at Prabhas P...

May 11, 2026 10:11 AM

PM Modi to offer prayers at Somnath Temple, inaugurate Sardardham Hostel in Vadodara today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a series of religious and public events in Gujarat on Monday. The Prime Minister arrived in Jamnagar late on Sunday night and is scheduled to attend the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav at the Somnath Temple at around 10:15 AM on Monday. Later in the evening, he will travel to Vadodara. At Somnath, PM Modi will take part in celebrations marking 75 years since the inauguration of the restored Somnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a prominent s...

May 11, 2026 10:07 AM

PM Modi addresses public meeting in Gujarat’s Jamnagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Gujarat’s Jamnagar on Sunday evening to a grand welcome from residents and BJP supporters, before addressing a public meeting at Lal Bungalow. “After programmes in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, landed in Jamnagar a short while ago. Upon landing, addressed a public meeting in the city. Thanked the people of Gujarat for their continuous blessings for the BJP. It is rare for a party to get so much support over decades and as time has passed, this support has ...

May 9, 2026 5:01 PM

Gujarat: Air coolers, hydration support deployed at Ahmedabad Zoo to shield wildlife from heatwave

As temperatures in the city climbed beyond 40 degrees C during the ongoing summer heatwave, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation-run (AMC) Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden at Kankaria has introduced extensive cooling and hydration measures for more than 2,000 animals, birds and reptiles housed at the facility. Zoo authorities said around 38 to 40 air coolers have been installed near enclosures of animals, including elephants, lions, tigers and leopards, to reduce heat stress during the peak summer ...

May 9, 2026 2:29 PM

PM Modi to release special stamp, coin at ‘Somnath Amrut Mahotsav’ in Gujarat on May 11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on May 10 and 11 to participate in commemorative events at the Somnath temple and inaugurate the Sardardham Hostel complex in Vadodara, according to an official statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Saturday. PM Modi will arrive in Jamnagar on May 10 before travelling to Somnath the next morning. At around 10.15 A.M. on May 11, he will participate in the 'Somnath Amrut Mahotsav' at the Somnath temple, marking 75 years since the in...

May 8, 2026 11:24 AM

Somnath and Bharat’s unconquerable spirit!

At the start of 2026, I had gone to Somnath for the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, marking a thousand years since the first attack on the Somnath Temple. Now, I will be back in Somnath on 11th May to mark 75 years since the inauguration of the restored Temple by the then President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad. In less than half a year, it is a privilege to be attending two important milestones relating to Somnath and its journey from ruin to renewal or what we describe as from Vidhvans to Srijan. Som...

May 8, 2026 12:33 PM

PM Modi calls Somnath temple a symbol of Bharat’s ‘unconquerable spirit’ ahead of his Gujarat visit on May 11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an article ahead of his forthcoming visit to Somnath Temple on May 11, describing the temple as a timeless symbol of Bharat’s resilience, unity and civilisational strength. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Wrote an OpEd about my forthcoming visit to Somnath on 11th May and why this day will always be important with respect to Somnath and the greatness of our civilisation. Also paid homage to each and every person who endured all sorts of challenge...

May 5, 2026 9:53 PM

Cabinet Clears Two New Semiconductor Units Worth ₹3,936 Crore in Gujarat

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved two new semiconductor manufacturing projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), with a combined investment of ₹3,936 crore. The move is aimed at strengthening India’s position in advanced chip manufacturing, particularly in compound semiconductor technologies. The projects will be set up in Gujarat and are expected to generate employment for around 2,230 skilled professionals. First Mini/Micro-LED Fac...