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PM flags off eight trains to seamlessly connect Statue of Unity
21 January 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off eight trains connecting different regions of the country to Kevadiya in Gujarat, via video conferencing. These trains will facilitate seamless connectivity to the Statue of Unity.
The prime minister also inaugurated the Dabhoi–Chandod Gauge converted broad gauge railway line, Chandod–Kevadiya new broad gauge railway line, newly electrified Pratapnagar–Kevadiya section and the new station buildings of Dabhoi, Chandod and Kevadiya.
Chief minister of Gujarat and union railways minister were present on the occasion when trains were flagged off for the same destinations from different corners of the country.
Statue of Unity attracting more tourist than even Statue of Liberty: PM
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Sun, Jan 17 2021 16:21 IST |
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Statue of Unity attracting more tourist than even Statue of Liberty: PM. Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, Jan 17 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that Kevadiya in Gujarat is no longer just a small block in some remote area, it has come up as a one of the biggest tourist destinations of the world and Statue of Unity situated in the region is attracting more tourist than even Statue of Liberty, a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor within New York City in the US.
Read more about Statue of Unity attracting more tourist than Liberty: PM Narendra Modi on Business Standard. PM Modi said Kevadiya in Gujarat has come up as a one of the biggest tourist destinations and Statue of Unity situated in the region is attracting more tourist than even Statue of Liberty
An impressive passing out parade was held at INS Chilka to induct as many as 455 trainees of Indian Navy and Coast Guard, who graduated last year.
An impressive passing out parade was held at INS Chilka to induct as many as 455 trainees of Indian Navy and Coast Guard, who graduated last year. According to officials, the ceremony also marked the successful culmination of a 12-weeks of ab-initio sailors’ training at the centre.
Vice Admiral AK Chawla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, reviewed the parade and awarded the medals and trophies to meritorious trainees. He also witnessed the valedictory function which showcased the talents of the trainees.He congratulated the trainees for their impeccable turn out, smart drill and movements.
Vadodara: Visitors to the Statue of Unity (SoU) will soon get to watch deadly jaws from up close in Gujarat’s first crocodile park that is set to come at the site.
The Sardar Patel Zoological Park, known as Jungle Safari, in Kevadia has decided to build a crocodile park in its premises. Located next to the towering statue, this safari is home to several wild animals and exotic birds.
“The idea is to add one more attraction to the safari that has become very popular among the tourists. We plan to build a crocodile park in our premises. Design for the park is ready and we have invited bids for the project. Once completed, the crocodile park will be one of our major attractions,” said Dr Ram Ratan Nala, director, Sardar Patel Zoological Park.