HM Shah unveils Rs 250-crore development push in Mansa, lays foundation for pharma academy in Ahmedabad

January 14, 2026 9:48 AM

HM Shah unveils Rs 250-crore development push in Mansa, lays foundation for pharma academy in Ahmedabad

Union Home Minister and Gandhinagar MP Amit Shah on Tuesday rolled out a series of major development initiatives worth hundreds of crores across his hometown Mansa and parts of Ahmedabad. He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects amounting to over Rs 250 crore, aimed at equipping Mansa with modern civic, educational and sports infrastructure. He also launched new ventures in Ahmedabad, including laying the foundation stone for a Pharma Academy near Sanand Circle. In Mansa, Uni...

PM Modi to visit Gujarat from January 10 to 12

January 9, 2026 2:22 PM

PM Modi to visit Gujarat from January 10 to 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a three-day visit to Gujarat from January 10 to 12, during which he will take part in religious, cultural, developmental and diplomatic engagements across Somnath, Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. The Prime Minister will begin his visit on the evening of January 10 in Somnath. At around 8 pm, he will participate in Omkar Mantra chanting at the Somnath Temple, followed by a drone show at the temple premises. On January 11, PM Modi will take part in the ...

PM Modi to participate in Somnath Swabhiman Parv in Gujarat on January 10-11

January 9, 2026 12:58 PM

PM Modi to participate in Somnath Swabhiman Parv in Gujarat on January 10-11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Somnath in Gujarat on January 10 and 11, 2026, to take part in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a programme being organised to commemorate 1,000 years of unbroken spirit and civilisational continuity since the first invasion of the Somnath Temple. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), PM Modi will begin his engagements on January 10 by participating in Omkar Mantra chanting at the Somnath Temple at around 8 pm. This will be followed by a drone show a...

Somnath Temple stands as symbol of our strong faith, devotion and collective strength: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

January 8, 2026 3:35 PM

Somnath Temple stands as symbol of our strong faith, devotion and collective strength: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel commenced the 72-hour collective recitation of Omkar Naad in connection with the Somnath Swabhiman Parv from the ancient and renowned Dholeshwar Mahadev Temple in Gandhinagar, according to a release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the three-day celebration of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv began on Thursday. A thousand years ago, in 1026, the Somnath Temple faced an attack, yet it stands firm today as a symb...

PM Modi extends greetings to nation on commencement of Somnath Swabhiman Parv

January 8, 2026 3:06 PM

PM Modi extends greetings to nation on commencement of Somnath Swabhiman Parv

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to the nation on the commencement of Somnath Swabhiman Parv, recalling the enduring civilisational spirit that has kept the Somnath Temple alive in the collective consciousness of India for over a thousand years. He said that despite repeated historical assaults, the shrine emerged stronger, reinforcing the sentiment of India’s cultural unity and unbroken faith. In a series of posts on X, PM Modi said, "Jai Somnath! Somnath Swabhiman...

PM Modi marks 1,000 years of Somnath’s resilience, hails temple as symbol of India’s unbroken spirit

January 5, 2026 4:55 PM

PM Modi marks 1,000 years of Somnath’s resilience, hails temple as symbol of India’s unbroken spirit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday commemorated 1,000 years since the first attack on the Somnath Temple in 1026 AD, describing the iconic shrine as a timeless symbol of India’s civilisational resilience and unbreakable spirit. Sharing an Op-Ed on the occasion, the Prime Minister said Somnath’s legacy goes beyond a temple, reflecting the courage and faith of generations who safeguarded India’s culture and civilisation despite repeated assaults. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Jai Somna...

President Murmu offers prayers at Gujarat’s Somnath Temple, interacts with tribal communities at Gir

October 10, 2025 9:50 PM

President Murmu offers prayers at Gujarat’s Somnath Temple, interacts with tribal communities at Gir

President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a three-day visit to Gujarat, offered prayers at Somnath Temple, paid floral tributes at the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and interacted with members of the tribal community at Gir National Park in Sasan Gir on Thursday. The President began her day with Darshan and Puja at the historic Somnath Temple. Following this, she visited Gir National Park, home to the Asiatic lion, where she met and interacted with local tribal communities, including members of...

Gujarat: Ahmedabad-Keshod direct flight service launched for Somnath Temple pilgrims

October 29, 2024 8:56 PM

Gujarat: Ahmedabad-Keshod direct flight service launched for Somnath Temple pilgrims

A new direct flight service connecting Ahmedabad and Keshod (Junagadh district) was inaugurated on Tuesday to aid pilgrims visiting the revered Somnath temple. This initiative reflects the Gujarat government's commitment to boosting tourism in the region. To further assist travelers, the Somnath Trust has introduced a complimentary pickup service from Keshod airport. Passengers praised the reduced travel time—now just two hours from Ahmedabad—and the comfort of the air-conditioned bus servi...