Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25 dived into the Arabian Sea off the coast of Gujarat to perform an underwater puja in the remains of the ancient submerged city of Lord Krishna’s Dwarka. In the photos shared by the PM on his ‘X’ handle, he can be seen in scuba gear and descending into the azure waters to offer prayers at the site steeped in historical and spiritual significance. Earlier in the day, PM Narendra Modi in Dwarka offered prayers at Beyt Dwarka Temple. After offering prayers at the temple, Prime Minister inaugurated the Sudarshan Setu in Dwarka. It is the longest cable-stayed bridge of the country that has been constructed at the cost of ₹ 979 crore.
25 February,2024 06:45 PM IST
‘Sudarshan Setu’, India’s longest cable-stayed bridge in Gujarat was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25. The Okha-Beyt Dwarka Signature Bridge, also called the Sudarshan Setu spanning 2.5 kilometres, holds immense significance for both residents and pilgrims visiting the revered Dwarkadhish Temple. Initiated by the Centre in 2017 with a groundbreaking ceremony, the bridge aims to simplify access for devotees commuting between Okha and Bet Dwarka. Before its construction, pilgrims had to rely on boat transport to reach the Dwarkadhish Temple in Beyt, Dwarka. The 2.5 km bridge has been built for Rs 978 crore which is set to give a major infrastructure boost in the region.
25 February,2024 01:57 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25 reached his home state Gujarat. He offered prayers at Beyt Dwarka Temple. After offering prayers at the temple, Prime Minister inaugurated the Sudarshan Setu in Dwarka. It is the longest cable-stayed bridge of the country that has been constructed at the cost of ₹ 979 crore. The bridge, spanning 2.5 kilometres, holds immense significance for both residents and pilgrims visiting the revered Dwarkadhish Temple. Beyt Dwarka is an island near Okha port, which is nearly 30 km from Dwarka town, where the famous Dwarkadhish temple of Lord Krishna is situated. Beyt Dwarka is an island near Okha port, which is nearly 30 km from Dwarka town, where the famous Dwarkadhish temple of Lord Krishna is situated.
25 February,2024 11:40 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate Sudarshan Setu to the nation which will connect Okha mainland to Beyt Dwarka island. It is built at a cost of around Rs 980 crores. It is the longest Cable-stayed bridge in the country of around 2.32 km. Sudarshan Setu boasts a unique design, featuring a footpath adorned with verses from Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and images of Bhagwan Krishna on both sides. It also has solar panels installed on the upper portions of the footpath, generating one megawatt of electricity. This bridge will ease the transportation and significantly reduce the time of devotees travelling between Dwarka and Beyt-Dwarka. Before the bridge’s construction, pilgrims had to rely on boat transport to reach Beyt Dwarka. This iconic bridge will also serve as a major tourist attraction of Devbhumi Dwarka.
24 February,2024 02:34 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17 inaugurated the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), called ‘YashoBhoomi’, at Dwarka in Delhi. Earlier, PM Modi travelled in new Delhi Metro Express Line ahead of the inauguration of the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station ‘YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25’. He also interacted with the co-passengers and clicked selfies. He also interacted with employees of the Delhi Metro after inaugurating the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station ‘YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25’, later he also met with the artisans and craftsmen at India International Convention and Expo Centre.
17 September,2023 04:19 PM IST
Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani participated in Janmashtami Mahotsav in Dwarka of Delhi on September 6. While addressing the public at the event, Union Minister Irani fumed at DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his ‘Sanatan Dharma’ remark and said that no one can challenge the 'Sanatan Dharma' as long as the devotees are alive. “Our voices must reach those people who challenged 'Sanatan Dharma'. Till devotees are alive, no one can challenge our 'dharma' and faith,” said Smriti Irani.
07 September,2023 01:34 PM IST
Mandvi of Kachchh is witnessing rough sea conditions and strong winds as cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ nears the coast of Gujarat. Earlier on June 11, the IMD issued a cyclone alert for Saurashtra and Kachchh coasts in Gujarat. Under the influence of the cyclone, high tidal waves hit Gujarat on June 15. Biparjoy is expected to make landfall near the Jakhau coast, Gujarat later in the day. Afterwards, the cyclone will traverse all along the Rann of Kutch up to Rajasthan. Meanwhile, NDRF, SDRF and BSF have made adequate arrangements to combat any challenges.
15 June,2023 12:45 PM IST | Mumbai
The next 24 hours are going to be crucial for Gujarat as Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ is expected to make landfall on June 15. The IMD on June 14 sounded a Red Alert for the Saurashtra and Kutch coasts of Gujarat. In view of cyclone ‘Biparjoy’, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel chaired a meeting over preparedness in Gandhinagar. NDRF DIG Mohsen Shahidi informed that 18 teams of NDRF have been deployed on the coastal area of Gujarat. Around 47,000 people have been shifted to safer places from 8 coastal districts of Gujarat so far. IMD Director General informed that coastal Gujarat will witness gusting wind speed, and heavy rainfall on June 14. As per IMD's latest update, ‘Biparjoy’ lies 290 km WSW of Devbhoomi Dwarka and 280 km WSW of Jakhau Port, Gujarat. “Possibility of intensity of Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ decreasing once it crosses coast”, informed IMD Ahmedabad Head. Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ is expected to traverse on June 15 all along the Rann upto Rajasthan thereafter. The BSF has prepared itself to overcome the challenges posed by the effects of the cyclonic storm ‘Biparjoy’ along the Rann upto Rajasthan. Earlier today, people residing in the villages in coastal areas of Kutch were evacuated by the BSF.
15 June,2023 11:33 AM IST | Mumbai
The Dwarka court on Wednesday granted bail to AAP MLA Somnath Bharti who has been accused by his wife Lipika Mitra of domestic violence. Mitra said that getting a bail is one's legal right and she had no problem over that.
07 October,2015 06:50 PM IST
Meeting the family of a 9-year-old child, who was murdered by two juveniles in Dwarka, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called the incident saddening, adding that more strict laws are required under the Juvenile Act to combat such incidents.
03 March,2016 05:12 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
