‘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
Post the grand finale of Bigg Boss 17, Abhishek Kumar received a grand welcome from his family and fans, complete with a garland and dance to dhol beats. He expressed gratitude for the support from audience, especially from celebrities like Riteish Deshmukh, who had shown kindness during episodes where Abhishek faced provocation from Isha Malviya and Samarth Jurel. In a recent media interaction, Abhishek, the first runner-up, shared that although he hoped to win, he wasn't dejected by Munawar Faruqui's victory, acknowledging the comedian-musician as a deserving winner. Abhishek also mentioned his eagerness to meet former contestant Khanzaadi soon
30 January,2024 03:47 PM IST
The Gyanvapi row took fresh turn after ASI report was made public on Jan 24 on direction of Varanasi district court. Hindu side Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain on Jan 25 claimed existence of Hindu Temple prior to construction of the existing structure. He cited ASI’s “conclusive finding” in the report which brought about elation amongst the Hindu side petitioner and lawyers. Meanwhile, Jain on January 29 filled an application in SC demanding withdrawal of stay order on survey given on 19 May 2023. He said ASI should be allowed to conduct a study and feature study of the 'Wazukhana' area.
30 January,2024 11:16 AM IST
In a relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Supreme Court in an interim order on August 04 stayed his conviction in the criminal defamation case over the ‘Modi surname’ remark. The Gujarat HC had in its order declined to stay his conviction in the criminal defamation case in which Rahul Gandhi was sentenced to two years in jail by the Surat court over the 'Modi surname' remark. After his conviction in the case, Gandhi was disqualified as MP from Kerala’s Wayanad on March 24. Earlier in March, a magisterial court convicted Rahul Gandhi for his ‘Modi’ surname remark ahead of the 2019 general polls.Various Congress leaders invited the Supreme Court’s decision and said that the conspiracy against him had failed and that his victory will come heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
05 August,2023 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai
Pakistani national, Seema Haider is under the lens of the UP ATS. Seema who is under the lens of security agencies, recently was grilled by UP ATS. I cannot go back to my hometown as death is waiting for me in Pakistan, said Seema Haider. “I have told the truth to the investigation agencies. I will have to say 100 lies to hide one lie, so I told the truth. I am India’s daughter-in-law, and this country’s law will serve justice. Pakistan is now a foreign land for me.I can’t go back to Pakistan, my death is waiting there for me. I request everyone to speak in my support and spread rumours about me,” said Seema. Recently, UP Police recovered 2 video cassettes, 4 mobile phones, 5 Pakistani passports, and 1 unused passport from Seema’s possession. Shocking revelations by UP Police raised eyebrows about Seema whether she is a true lover or Pak Spy.
21 July,2023 05:52 PM IST
As heavy downpour continues to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Monday announced helpline numbers for those seeking information about people affected by the rains. CM Sukhu appealed to the people of the state to stay indoors for the next 24 hours and cooperate with the government “in this hour of disaster.” A cloud burst in Thunag caused flash floods in Mandi Monday morning. In a viral video confirmed by the police, water is seen gushing through the roads with debris, split tree branches and mud. At least 14 lives have been lost so far, CM Sukhu said, due to the rains triggering landslides and damaging houses. The IMD issued a red alert in seven districts across the state on Sunday. Amid the surging of the river and falling of stones on the Kullu-Manali road, the movement of vehicles from Kullu and Manali towards Atal Tunnel and Rohtang has been completely stopped. As many as thirteen landslides and nine flash floods have been reported in the state in the past 36 hours, while 736 roads have been closed to traffic.
10 July,2023 12:39 PM IST | Mumbai
The Surat sessions court on Thursday rejected Rahul Gandhi's appeal seeking a stay and suspension of the lower court order which convicted him in the 2019 defamation case and sentenced him to two years in jail. The sessions court heard both sides on April 13 and reserved the verdict for April 20. Rahul Gandhi cannot be reinstated as a Member of Parliament for now. Rahul Gandhi had requested that his conviction be paused pending his appeal against a court order sentencing him to two years in jail.
20 April,2023 03:25 PM IST | Mumbai
In a blow to the Uddhav Thackeray faction, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay the Election Commission’s decision to allot the Shiv Sena party name and symbol to the Eknath Shinde-led group, recognising it as the real Shiv Sena based on its strength in the Lok Sabha and the Maharashtra assembly. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala, declined to restrain the Shinde group from taking over the assets and bank accounts of the Shiv Sena.
23 February,2023 03:07 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
