New Delhi: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Tuesday took over the security of the Statue of Unity at Kevadia, the census town in Gujarat’s Narmada district. With the initial strength of 272 personnel against the total sanctioned strength of 352 personnel, the CISF unit will provide round-the-clock armed security cover to the statue under […]
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‘Statue of Unity’ finds place in Time 100 greatest places 2019 list, Modi pleased
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he is happy that the Statue of Unity in Gujarat is emerging as a popular tourist spot and the structure finds a place in the Time 100 greatest places 2019 list. Apart from the 182-metre tall statue of India’s visionary leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Soho House in […]
Sardar statue unveiling: Government splurged Rs 2.64 cr in ads
Mumbai | The Centre splurged more than Rs 2.64 crore on advertising in the media for the inaugural of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s statue, known as the Statue of Unity, a RTI reply revealed here on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated what is now the world’s tallest statue on October 31, 2018, to mark […]
India’s Statue of Unity visible from Space, See Picture
Commerical satellite network ‘Planet’ has tweeted a picture of ‘Statue of Unity’ photographed from Space on November 15. ‘Statue of Unity’ was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 31 in the honour of country’s first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Naramada district of Gujarat. At 597 feet, India’s Statue of Unity is […]
PM unveils tallest Statue of Unity amid ‘silent protest’
Kevadia (Gujarat) : As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated the world’s tallest Statue of Unity to the nation calling it India’s reply to those who questioned its unity, a silent protest took place by thousands of tribals who call the project a harbinger of their devastation. Unveiling the 182-metre Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel statue, […]
PM Modi unveiles Statue of Unity, world’s tallest at 182 m (600 feet)
Kevadia (Gujarat) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday unveiled the ‘Statue of Unity’ in the honour of country’s first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Narmada district of Gujarat. Highlights The 182m-tall Statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi At 182m (About 600 feet), Statue of Unity is touted as […]
Rahul calling ‘Statue of Unity’ Made in China shows disliking for Patel: PM Modi
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attacked the Congress for “spreading falsehood mislead people” and accused it of insulting India’s first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel by calling his “Statue of Unity” as one Made in China. “The Congress as government was corrupt and a failure, which is known to every citizen. […]