Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s Brahmastra Part One: Shiva achieved significant recognition at the 70th National Awards 2024. On Tuesday, producer Karan Johar and director Ayan Mukerji were honored with the National Film Award for Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comic). The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu during a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital. The film also received awards in several categories: Best Male Playback Singer, awarded to Arijit Singh for the song "Kesariya," Best Film in AVGC, and Best Music Director (Songs), which went to Pritam.
09 October,2024 06:54 PM IST
On 16th September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investment Meet & Expo (RE-INVEST 2024) and flagged off the 20.8 km corridor of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase II. This phase extends the North-South Metro Corridor from Phase I, featuring a mainline from APMC to Motera, extending to Mahatma Mandir, and a branch line from GNLU to GIFT City. The project includes an 8 km corridor with 8 stations, highlighted by a 15.4 km viaduct from Motera to Sector 1 with 6 stations. The initiative aims to enhance urban mobility and sustainable infrastructure, with a total investment of ₹3,284 crores. Following the flag-off, PM Modi traveled on the newly inaugurated train.
16 September,2024 04:34 PM IST
India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad moves closer to reality as a key milestone is achieved: the completion of a 120-meter bridge over the Dhadhar river in Gujarat's Vadodara district. Announced by NHSRCL, the bridge, featuring tall piers and three full-span girders, is situated between Bharuch and Vadodara. The Bullet Train project in India, is progressing steadily towards its goal of becoming operational by 2027, according to NHSRCL Managing Director Rajendra Prasad. Significant advancements have been reported, underscoring the project's momentum and commitment to meeting its timeline.
25 June,2024 11:23 AM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah performed yoga asanas on 10th International Yoga Day 2024 on June 21 in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad. Since 2014, International Yoga Day is being observed every year on June 21. This year’s theme, “Yoga for Self and Society”, emphasizes yoga’s vital role in fostering both individual well-being and societal harmony. Addressing the audience, Amit Shah said, “India has enriched the world by giving the gift of Yoga. In today’s world, the remedy of every problem is Yoga. Yoga is beneficial for both health and the mind. With the help of PM Modi now we celebrate International Yoga Day every year and the whole world is practicing yoga and growing it further.”
21 June,2024 05:02 PM IST
The rapid construction of India’s mega bullet train project is underway at a record pace in Maharashtra. A 394-meter ‘ADIT’ has been excavated at Ghansoli for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. This will accelerate the construction of the 21 km bullet train tunnel between BKC and Shilphata in Maharashtra. Taxing to ‘X’, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the progress report of the ongoing project. The excavation work for ‘ADIT’ started in Dec 2023 and has been completed in a short period of six months. A total of 214 controlled blasts were carried out using 27,515 kg of explosives under the supervision of experts. The 26m deep inclined ADIT is 3.3 km long via the NATM (approx) and will facilitate the construction of the tunnel. Earlier in Oct 2022, EAM Jaishankar stated that “bullet train is on its way” and would be inaugurated by PM Modi soon. The sanctioned cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is Rs 1,08,000 crore. However, anticipated timeline and final cost can only be ascertained after the award of all contract packages.
28 May,2024 11:42 AM IST
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested four Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists from the Ahmedabad airport on May 20. According to Gujarat Police, all four accused Mohammad Nusrat, Mohammad Nufran, Mohammad Faris and Mohammad Razdin are Sri Lankan nationals and were active members of the banned terror outfit, ISIS. Briefing about the arrest made, Gujarat DGP Vikash Sahay said as per the information received they were coming to India to commit a terror attack.
21 May,2024 02:31 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 07 arrived in Ahmedabad to cast his vote. A huge gathering gathered outside the polling booth and cheered from the roadside and raised slogans for him. Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed him outside the polling station and two leaders walked to the booth. Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his vote at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad. Voting is underway for the 25 Lok Sabha Constituencies of Gujarat. After casting vote Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a candid interaction with the media.
07 May,2024 10:52 AM IST
With straight three defeats in three games, new Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya hasn't hoped for this poor start in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hardik has been subjected to not only plenty of online trolling and abuse but also faced booing at stadiums during matches. Meanwhile, Former India skipper and Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly on April 06 came out in support of Hardik Pandya. He said that the fans behavior has not been pleasing and urged them not to boo the new MI skipper. Ganguly pointed out that it is not Hardik's fault if he has replaced the much-loved Rohit Sharma. Hardik returned to Mumbai Indians (MI) as a captain from Gujarat Titans (GT), replacing the five-time IPL winner Rohit Sharma. Since the start of the 17th edition of the IPL Mumbai Indians is at the bottom place, having lost all their matches. Earlier, Pandya also offered prayers at Somnath temple on April 05 after MI lost their last match against Rajasthan Royals by 6 wickets.
07 April,2024 11:04 AM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Home Minister Amit Shah took part in the Holi celebrations in Ahmedabad on March 25. Notably, Holi is a celebration of liveliness, joy, familial ties and close bonds. Holi festival marks the beginning of spring after a long winter season. “I want to extend my greetings to all citizens of the country on Holi. Holi festival has been celebrated here for many years. In a way, Holi is the symbol of the triumph of truth over lies…This is a festival of equality too. When everyone gets covered in colours, neither their clothes nor faces are clear and neither the forward nor the backward are seen. Today, the entire country is celebrating Holi. My greetings to all citizens of the country…For Lord Ram devotees across the world, this is a special Holi…. Today Raghuvir is playing Holi in Awadh. It is a matter of great joy for us…,” said Amit Shah
26 March,2024 09:36 AM IST
Western Railway completed the metal barrier fencing on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Railways route on March 13. The fencing has been done to curb the cattle run-over incidents. While speaking to the ANI, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that after the installation of the fence, the risk of cattle getting killed will be zero. "This is a very innovative design of fencing which has been put up from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. After the installation of this fence, cattle will not be able to come on the track and the risk of cattle getting killed will practically be zero. This innovation has been accepted by people as well. Due to this fence, the trains running between Mumbai to Ahmedabad can be taken to 160 km/hour,” said Ashwini Vaishnaw. The metal beam fencing is very robust as it consists of two W-beams. A W-beam type stands for wide flanges, which are thicker, and aid in resisting bend stress. Such fencing is used in highways & expressways, especially in accident-prone areas to protect vehicles as well as pedestrians.
13 March,2024 07:54 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
