Nation pays first-ever tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule at Parliament on 200th birth anniversary

April 12, 2026 7:22 PM

Nation pays first-ever tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule at Parliament on 200th birth anniversary

In an unprecedented gesture, the government on Saturday marked the 200th birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule with floral tributes at the Parliament House Complex, signalling formal recognition at the highest institutional level for the pioneering social reformer. The ceremony was held at Prerna Sthal inside the Parliament premises, where President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes. Union Minister Virendra Kumar, the Lok Sabha Speaker, Members of Parliament ...

PM Modi inaugurates and lays foundation stones for key projects in Maharashtra worth over Rs 11,200 crore

September 29, 2024 3:30 PM

PM Modi inaugurates and lays foundation stones for key projects in Maharashtra worth over Rs 11,200 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated several projects in Maharashtra, worth over Rs 11,200 crore, via video conferencing. During the virtual event, he highlighted the importance of these developments in boosting urban infrastructure and enhancing the ease of living in the state. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction with the rapid progress in Pune and its surroundings, particularly with the inauguration of the Pune Metro section between District ...

PM Modi to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 11,200 crore in Maharashtra

September 29, 2024 9:36 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 11,200 crore in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various developmental projects in Maharashtra totaling over ₹11,200 crore. The event is set to take place on Sunday via video conferencing. A key highlight of the event is the inauguration of the Pune Metro section from District Court to Swargate, marking the completion of Pune Metro Rail Project (Phase-1). This underground section, developed at a cost of ₹1,810 crore, will enhance connectivity across P...