Search Results for: Statue of Unity

pm-pays-tribute-to-sardar-patel-on-his-138th-birth-anniversary

PM pays tribute to Sardar Patel on his 138th birth anniversary

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other political dignitaries paid floral tribute to the nation's renowned freedom leader and 'Iron Man', Sardar Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel on his birth anniversary on Thursday in New Delhi. The political dignitaries including Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar, Union Home Minister, Sushil Kumar Shinde and senior BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu paid their respects to the famed leader on his 138th birth anniversary. Meanwhile, BJP PM Candidate Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone of the world's tallest statue in Gujarat that is of Sardar Patel. Patel was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India and was also the home minister in Jawaharlal Nehru's cabinet. Oct 31, 2013
we-need-to-stand-strong-and-position-india-globally-modi

We need to stand strong and position India globally: Modi

Kevadiya, Oct 31 (ANI): During the foundation laying ceremony of the Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel statue in Kevadia, Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India is still burdened with slavery and there is need to struggle and stand strong against the rest of the world. He also added that there is need to position India globally. Oct 31, 2013
we-need-to-stand-strong-and-position-india-globally-modi

We need to stand strong and position India globally: Modi

Kevadiya, Oct 31 (ANI): During the foundation laying ceremony of the Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel statue in Kevadia, Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India is still burdened with slavery and there is need to struggle and stand strong against the rest of the world. He also added that there is need to position India globally. Oct 31, 2013
narendra-modi-to-lay-sardar-patel-statue-foundation-stone-today

Narendra Modi to lay Sardar Patel statue foundation stone today

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Narendra Modi will today inaugurate the construction of what he bills as the world's biggest statue, a 182-metre iron and bronze structure being built at a cost of Rs. 2074 crore to honour India's "iron man" Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 138th birth anniversary. BJP leader Captain Abhimanyu said that today is the landmark day in the history of the nation and 1.5 crore people are proud today as they are being able to commemorate the works of Mr. Sardar Patel. The statue is to be built on an island called Sadhu Bet on the river Narmada in Gujarat, the home state of both Sardar Patel and Modi. Oct 31, 2013
non-congress-non-bjp-meet-ncp-claims-their-participation-will-not-create-problem-for-upa

Non Congress non BJP meet: NCP claims their participation will not create problem for UPA

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): As leaders of more than a dozen regional parties headed on Wednesday to a Left-sponsored convention on communalism that is widely seen as a move to forge a non-Congress, non-BJP coalition ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the NCP which is an ally of the Congress and is also participating in the meet claimed that their participation will not create any problem for the UPA. NCP leader DP Tripathi though emphasized that the Congress is considered as secular by all parties, added that the NCP is the only political party which has consistently demanded for the unity of all secular parties of the nation. Oct 30, 2013
meghalaya-lifts-u-17-boys-subroto-cup

Meghalaya lifts U-17 boys' Subroto Cup

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): The final match of Under-17 Subroto Cup was held at the Dr. Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on 21st October between teams from Meghalaya and Assam. The boys from Meghalaya won 4-0. This is the second time that a team from Meghalaya has won the U-17 Boys' title. Teams from all the northeastern states participated in the tournament and performed well. While a school from Mizoram lifted the under-14 boys' cup, a school from Manipur emerged the winner among girls. Although the Assam team failed to win the trophy, they said they were confident of doing better the next year. Such tournaments not only promote a spirit of sportsmanship among budding players, but also promote unity and integration. Oct 28, 2013
mizoram-school-wins-under-14-subroto-cup-in-new-delhi

Mizoram school wins under-14 Subroto Cup in New Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 26 (ANI): On 14th October, the final match of Under-14 Subroto Cup was held at the Dr. Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi. Mizoram and Assam fought a tough match, before the former overpowered the latter by two goals to one to win the title. Mizoram performed excellently for a third time, thanks to a wonderful debut performance by the Government Chawmfianga Middle School. Teams from all northeastern states participated in the prestigious Subroto Cup tournament and performed well. Although the Assam Under-14 team failed to bag the trophy, they said they are confident and ready to work hard for the next year. Such tournaments not only promote a spirit of sportsmanship among budding players, but also promote unity and integration. The players stayed together for a month, including teams from Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Oct 26, 2013
smartphone-case-maker-leaks-google-nexus-5-snapshot-ahead-of-launch

Google Nexus 5 Video Leaked Ahead of Launch

France-based online retailer 'Club SFR Smartphones' has released a video, purported to be of the upcoming Google Nexus 5 running on the Key Lime Pie (aka v4.4 Kit Kat) OS, just days ahead of the official launch. Oct 13, 2013
Prev 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 Next