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Sixteen students sustained injuries at a private college in Kottayam, Kerala, on Friday. A temporary gallery, set up for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary program, collapsed. The incident occurred as students were asked to stand on the gallery for a headcount. Injured students were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. Sixteen students were injured at a private college here on Friday when a temporary gallery, erected as part of the pro
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday that everyone is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat addresses. Speaking to reporters after attending an event by Anuvrat Trust here, Gupta stated that PM Modi's conversations remain special and inspiring for the people. "His conversations are very special and inspiring for the people. Every time he talks about something new, whether it is related to the environment or to taking India forward - everyone takes inspiration from it," the Delhi CM said. The Prime Minister today morning paid ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the 'Sardar@150 Unity March' organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, he offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and paid heartfelt homage to the Iron Man of India, the architect of a united and integrated nation, on his 150th birth anniversary. He stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, grand celebrations are being organised across the nation to commemorate the ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 15 (ANI): Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Phase-2 Kanya Chhatralaya and Rs 100 crore "Dikri Dattak Yojana" at Sardardham. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel graced the event, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release. Union Home Minister and Chief Minister offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Patel at Sardar Dham. Furthermore, they engaged in a direct dialogue with all the trustees of Sardar Dham and held detailed discussions on the role of Sardar Dham in nation-building. On this occasion, Amit Shah stated th ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that opposing the national song Vande Mataram amounts to insulting India's unity and integrity. Speaking at an 'Ekta Yatra' in Gorakhpur, he warned against forces trying to divide society on caste, regional, or linguistic lines, calling such attempts a "conspiracy to create new Jinnahs." Invoking All-India Muslim League leaders Mohammad Ali Jinah and Mohammad Ali Jauhar, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said those who oppose ...Read More >
The Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat has reached its full capacity for the sixth time, with a maximum water level of 138.68 meters. The dam, essential to the region, serves millions with drinking water and generates significant electricity. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel marked the occasion with prayers. The Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River in Gujarat was filled to its maximum capacity on Wednesday, according to officials. This marks the sixth time the dam, a vital lifeline for the region, h ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday attacked the opposition, primarily the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, accusing them of following the British 'Divide and Rule' policy to create caste, community, and religion-based divide in society.Speaking at a state-level workshop organised as part of the campaign marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary, Yogi said the opposition was undermining national unity and integrity for its own political goals. The workshop was atte ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday called on the nation to mark the 150th year of 'Vande Mataram', describing India's national song as "a surge of emotions in our hearts" and "a mantra that connects 140 crore Indians through the energy of unity". "Vande Mataram - this contains so many emotions, so many energies. It makes us experience the maternal affection of Ma Bharati," he said in his Mann ki Baat broadcast, urging citizens to send suggestions with the hashtag '#VandeMataram150' for year-long celebrations to make the milestone "historic and participatory". Composed by Bankim Chandra Chat ...Read More >
Ekta Nagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): The BSF dog squad comprising indigenous dog breeds, Rampur Hounds and Mudhol Hounds, showcased their operational skills at the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade in Ekta Nagar. All India Police Dog Competition winner, Mudhol Hound "Riya", led the dog squad in the parade. Alongside, Assam Police's Motorcycle Daredevil Show enthralled the audience at the parade. The police personnel created remarkable formations on the bikes, showcasing India's firepower and strength. Also Read | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 150th Birth Anniversary: Isha Koppikar Pays Tribu ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 16 (ANI): Odisha Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Wednesday said that the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel will be celebrated in a grand manner across the country, following the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to ANI, Suraj said, "PM Modi has called for all of us to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in a grand manner by promoting the message of Atmanirbhar Bharat." Odisha Minister detailed that the programme will be carried out in three distinct phases, with the first phase. "The programme ha ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that a series of statewide programmes would be held across UP to mark the 150th birth anniversary year of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. A "run for unity" will be organized across the state on Oct 31, he said while addressing a press conference.The CM outlined the detailed plan of the state-wide celebrations. He announced that a three-day padayatra, covering 8-10km, will be held in every Lok Sabha constituency, traversing all Vidhan Sabha segments ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to join the 'Run for Unity' on October 31 to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary. He said the event celebrates Patel's vision of a united India and strengthens national unity and togetherness. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited the people to join the 'Run for Unity' on 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas', celebrated on October 31, to honour Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Join the Run for Unit ...Read More >
Mathura, July 19 (UNI) Six people died and two others are in critical condition after a car overturned when it was hit by an unknown vehicle on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura. The car occupants were going from Delhi to Agra. The accident happened in the Baldev police station area early Saturday morning, police said. After the accident, passersby informed the police. As soon as the information was received, the police reached the spot, rescued the occupants from the car, and sent them to the hospital, where doctors declared six people dead. Treatment of the two injured is underway. ...Read More >
'Most Indians know very little about Patel which is a great shame.' IMAGE: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel being sworn in as a Cabinet minister by President Rajendra Prasad, January 30, 1950. Photograph: Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi unveiled the Statue of Unity dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the tallest statue in the world, on October 31, the 143rd birth anniversary of Free India's first home minister. Modi often reiterates that Sardar Patel w ...Read More >
Jaipur, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that the 'Iron Man of India', Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, built a strong and united nation by merging princely states after the nation's Independence. "Sardar Patel instilled the spirit of 'One India - Best India' in the hearts of citizens. His vision of unity in diversity continues to inspire the nation even today," he said. The Chief Minister urged the youth to always prioritise national interest and national unity, contributing to the creation of a strong and self-reliant India. Sharma was addressing the Unity March orga ...Read More >
Varanasi: UP urban development and energy minister A K Sharma said BJP was realising Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's dream of uniting India, while opposition was working on the agenda of dividing society on caste lines.Sharma was highlighting events finalised by BJP to celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Oct 31. He reviewed preparations for Sardar Patel's anniversary celebration at a meeting with officials, at circuit house here on Saturday."BJP-led govts in Centre and state are working as per Sardar Patel's dream of uniting the country with the slogan 'Ek Bharat Shresh ...Read More >
New Delhi/Srinagar, Dec 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday paid rich tributes to Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary, remembering his unparalleled contribution to India's unity and nation-building. In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "My respectful salutations to the Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 75th Punyatithi. He devoted his life to uniting the country. The grateful nation can never forget his incomparable contribution to building an undivided an ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal School Board approved a budget of Rs 1,155 crore for 2025-26 on Tuesday. The administrator's initial draft budget of Rs 1,143 crore received approval with an additional Rs 12 crore from the school board chairman. The budget encompasses a Rs 25 lakh allocation to train 1,000 students as heritage city guides. The plan also includes the construction of 12 new schools, the addition of 169 rooms across 20 schools, and repairs to 247 rooms in 22 schools. The 2025-26 budget allocations comprise Rs 25 lakh for student workshops, Rs 6 crore for maths and science faci ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): The Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada Project, regarded as the lifeline of Gujarat's Jal Kranti (Water Revolution) and Krushikranti (Agriculture Revolution), has reached its maximum level of 138.68 meters (455 feet). According to the Chief Minister's Statement (CMO), on the ninth day of Navratri, the CM performed Jal Poojan with Vedic chants at the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam Project in Ekta Nagar. This project supplies drinking water to over four crore people across Gujarat, covering 10,453 villages, 190 cities, and seven municipal corporations. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 31 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel did not receive the respect he deserved from the Congress government at the time, emphasising that India's first home minister was awarded the Bharat Ratna after a delay of 41 years. On the occasion of National Unity Day, the Union Home Minister credited PM Modi for conceptualising the Statue of Unity idea and building a grand memorial in Sardar Patel's honour. "Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was not given the adequate respect by the Congress government of that time. Sardar Patel was ...Read More >
Gujarat: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's grandson Gautam Patel, on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary, celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, stated that the young generation will remember Sardar Patel through the Statue of Unity. "It was nice to see history. New generations will learn about him (Sardar Patel). Those who didn't see him will see and remember him through this (statue of unity). Very little has been written about what happened in India at that time... Gandhiji convinced everyone to leave their jobs and engage in Satyagraha in 1930. It took twenty years to achieve Swaraj..." he ...Read More >
Imphal, Oct 31 (PTI) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday said that National Unity Day is a reminder of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's courage and foresight in integrating more than 500 princely states into one Republic.. Addressing a gathering at the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) observance held at the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground, Bhalla said, "Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's visionary leadership and unwavering statesmanship forged the foundation of a united, resolute, and sovereign India." He said the celebration of National Unity Day is a reminder of Sardar Vallab ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 15 (ANI): Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Phase-2 Kanya Chhatralaya and Rs 100 crore Dikri Dattak Yojana at Sardardham. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel graced the event, the Chief Minister office said in a press release. Union Home Minister and Chief Minister offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Patel at Sardar Dham. Furthermore, they engaged in a direct dialogue with all the trustees of Sardar Dham and held detailed discussions on the role of Sardar Dham in nation-building. On this occasion, Amit Shah stated that i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India's first Union Home Minister, describing him as one of the greatest "luminaries" of modern times, saying that the latter made unparalleled efforts for the nation's unity and integrity. Speaking on the 127th episode of his radio programme Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said, "Sardar Patel was one of the nation's greatest figures in modern times. His towering personality embodied many qualities. He was an exceptionally bright student, excelling in his studies both in India and Britain. He also became ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 15 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday welcomed the Sardar Samman Yatra in Gandhinagar and paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the occasion. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) statement, the Yatra, which began from Bardoli and is scheduled to culminate at Somnath, has been organised as part of the year-long celebrations to honour the Iron Man of India and the Architect of Akhand Bharat. Also Read | Google Gemini 'Nano Banana' AI Saree Trend Safe or Unsafe for Those Uploading Their Pictures Online? Police ...Read More >
New Delhi: Education minister Ashish Sood on Saturday launched the campaign 'Jal Sangam se Jan Sangam - The Festival of Unity' from the banks of the Yamuna at Sonia Vihar, marking the beginning of a nationwide celebration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary. Under the initiative, students from Delhi government schools on Saturday collected Yamuna water, termed "ekta ka jal", and will carry it to 25 culturally significant rivers across the country, symbolising India's unity. The campaign is part of "Sardar @150," a year-long programme following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 27 (ANI): The 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man and architect of a united India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, will be celebrated on October 31 at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, reflecting the spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat." Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary is celebrated across India as National Unity Day. Also Read | Mumbai Traffic Police Advisory for 'India Maritime Week 2025' at NESCO Exhibition Centre in Goregaon Between October 27-31: Check List of Blocked Roads, Alternate Routes, ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 15 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday welcomed the Sardar Samman Yatra in Gandhinagar and paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the occasion. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) statement, the Yatra, which began from Bardoli and is scheduled to culminate at Somnath, has been organised as part of the year-long celebrations to honour the Iron Man of India and the Architect of Akhand Bharat. The programme witnessed participation from Minister Raghavji Patel, Member of Parliament H.S. Patel, Narhari Amin, MLAs ...Read More >
Varanasi: UP urban development and energy minister A K Sharma said BJP was realising Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's dream of uniting India, while opposition was working on the agenda of dividing society on caste lines.Sharma was highlighting events finalised by BJP to celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Oct 31. He reviewed preparations for Sardar Patel's anniversary celebration at a meeting with officials, at circuit house here on Saturday."BJP-led govts in Centre and sta ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary. Taking on social media platform X, the Prime Minister called the Iron Man "an inspiration for the countrymen for the unity, integrity of the nation." "Hundreds of salutes to the Iron Man of the country, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary. His personality and work will continue to be an inspiration for the countrymen for the unity, integrity of the nation and the achievement of the resolution of a developed India," he posted on X. Home ...Read More >