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September 24, 2026 5:41 PM

Indian Railways approves Rs 166.5 crore four-lane ROB at Alkapuri in Vadodara

Indian Railways has approved a ₹166.5 crore project for construction of a four-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Alkapuri in Vadodara Division of Western Railway, aimed at improving road connectivity and addressing traffic congestion in the area. The project will be implemented on a cost-sharing basis with the State Government, with both sides contributing equally. Indian Railways will bear approximately ₹83.2769 crore, while the State Government will contribute an equivalent amount. ...

September 23, 2026 7:52 PM

Education Must Benefit Country, Society: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday graced the 75th annual convocation ceremony of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Vadodara, Gujarat. Addressing the graduating students, the President highlighted the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in higher education. She said that solutions to contemporary challenges cannot be confined to a single discipline and require perspectives from science, arts, history, economics and sociology. The President said universities need to r...

September 8, 2026 4:15 PM

PM Modi unveils ₹35,000-crore projects in Vadodara, says infrastructure push will drive India’s growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated, laid the foundation stones for and dedicated to the nation development projects worth more than ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara, Gujarat, and said the infrastructure push was aimed at accelerating India’s journey towards becoming a developed country by 2047. Addressing the ‘NaMo for Viksit Bharat’ event at the Maharaja Sayajirao University ground, PM Modi said the completion of the 2,800-km Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors ma...

September 8, 2026 1:54 PM

Double-stack freight train carries cargo equivalent to over 250 trucks: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the benefits of the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), saying double-stack container freight trains are helping transport large volumes of cargo while reducing travel time, fuel consumption and logistics costs. Addressing the ‘NaMo for Viksit Bharat’ event in Vadodara, the Prime Minister said a double-stack container freight train recently operated between Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Mumbai and Vadodara, carrying cargo equival...

May 11, 2026 10:38 PM

PM Modi wraps Gujarat visit with grand Vadodara roadshow, cultural showcase

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday concluded his visit to Gujarat with a grand roadshow in Vadodara, marking the final public engagement of the day, which also included religious and development-related programmes. The engagements included his visit to the Somnath Temple and participation in Sardardham initiatives. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister visited the Somnath Temple, where he took part in commemorative observances linked to the temple’s historic reconstruction. He later tr...

May 11, 2026 10:13 PM

PM Modi inaugurates Sardar Dham educational complex in Vadodara

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated Sardar Dham Bhavan-3 in Vadodara and announced a series of initiatives linked to the Sardar Dham educational and social development framework. The Prime Minister inaugurated the new facility worth Rs 150 crore, marking the operational expansion of the Sardar Dham complex, which has been developed as part of a broader initiative aimed at providing residential and academic support to students, particularly those preparing for competitive examinat...

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 26, 2025 3:54 PM

PM Modi calls Operation Sindoor a reflection of India’s cultural values and national resolve

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a massive gathering of women in Vadodara, paid tribute to the nation’s armed forces and lauded Operation Sindoor as a powerful reflection of India’s cultural values and emotional resolve in the face of terrorism. “Operation Sindoor was not just a military action, it was a reflection of India’s values and emotions,” said the Prime Minister, adding that the act of terrorism, where a father was killed in front of his children, had ignited deep...

May 26, 2025 12:16 PM

Extremely delighted to be in this great city: PM Modi expresses gratitude to Vadodara after roadshow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended heartfelt thanks to the people of Vadodara for the warm welcome he received during a vibrant morning roadshow in the city. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Thank you, Vadodara! Extremely delighted to be in this great city. It was a splendid roadshow and that too in the morning! Gratitude to all those who showered their blessings.” The roadshow was held as part of PM Modi's two-day visit to Gujarat, during which he is schedule...