PM Modi unveils Vivekananda statue at JNU, says India's self-reliance is for global benefit | Top Quotes
4 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi unveils Vivekananda statue at JNU, says India's self-reliance is for global benefit | Top Quotes

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to take part in a program at the Jawaharlal Nehru University via video-conferencing. In a tweet from his personal handle, PM Modi said on Thursday, "At 6:30 this evening, will unveil a statue of Swami Vivekananda at the JNU campus and share my thoughts on the occasion. While addressing an event at the JNU campus to unveil a statue of Swami Vivekananda, Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal said, "Students who are taking an oath to follow in Swami Vivekananda's footsteps will raise India's stature across the world." While addressing an event at the JNU campus to unveil a statue of Swami Vivekanand, PM Narendra Modi asked students to chant, "Swami Vivekananda, may he live forever". While quoting Swami Vivekananda's address at the University of Michigan, PM Modi said, "21st century will be India's.

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

View: L-1, mediocrity, processes and poor skills behind Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse

Hindustan Times  

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Every moment of my life will be dedicated to the service of the nation: PM Modi’s note after meditation at Kanniyakumari
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Every moment of my life will be dedicated to the service of the nation: PM Modi’s note after meditation at Kanniyakumari

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 1, after completing his 45-hour long meditation on the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, said that every moment of his life would always be dedicated to the service of the nation. In a note written in Hindi, posted by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on X, Mr. Modi said visiting the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, the …

PM Narendra Modi completes his 45-hour-long meditation in Kanniyakumari
6 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Narendra Modi completes his 45-hour-long meditation in Kanniyakumari

Hindustan Times  

PM Narendra Modi meditates at Vivekananda Rock Memorial: Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed his 45-hour-long meditation at at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Tamil Nadu's Kanniyakumari on Saturday, June 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial during his meditation in Kanniyakumari on Saturday. Meanwhile, former Bihar deputy chief minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday dismissed …

PM's message after Kanniyakumari meditation: Life dedicated to nation's service
6 months, 3 weeks ago

PM's message after Kanniyakumari meditation: Life dedicated to nation's service

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday concluded his 45-hour-long meditation at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari and paid floral tributes to Tamil saint poet Thiruvalluvar. During his visit to the memorial, PM Modi penned a message in the visitors' book and wrote that "every moment of his life would be dedicated to the service of the nation". "I am …

Vivekananda Rock Memorial: A memorial at the centre of propaganda and politics
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Vivekananda Rock Memorial: A memorial at the centre of propaganda and politics

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his 45-hour long meditation at the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Tamil Nadu’s Kanniyakumari on Thursday evening. The politicisation of Vivekananda’s Memorial In an 1894 letter, Vivekananda recalled that he had “hit upon a plan” in Kanniyakumari in 1892, whereby sanyasins would be called upon to educate India’s needy. The RSS-backed All India Swami Vivekananda …

Narendra Modi begins meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Narendra Modi begins meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial

The Hindu  

After offering special prayers at Sri Bhagavathi Amman Temple on the seashore in Kanniyakumari district, Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his 45-hour-long ‘dyan’ at Vivekananda Rock Memorial on May 30 evening. Mr. Modi, who arrived in Kanniyakumari from Thiruvananthapuram airport by helicopter shortly after 5 p.m., drove to the shrine from the Tamil Nadu Guest House helipad to offer prayers …

PM Modi’s post-poll meditation: From Kedarnath cave in 2019 to Kanniyakumari Rock Memorial in 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi’s post-poll meditation: From Kedarnath cave in 2019 to Kanniyakumari Rock Memorial in 2024

The Hindu  

After kicking off his poll campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha election in Kanniyakumari on March 16 this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to embark on a 45-hour meditation exercise at the famed mid-sea Vivekananda Rock Memorial in the Tamil Nadu city on May 30. Mr. Modi spent around 17 hours at a holy cave near the …

PM Modi's 30-year-old pic from Vivekananda rock memorial resurfaces ahead of two-day meditation retreat
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India TV News  

Mere days ahead of the conclusion of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to visit Kanyakumari for a two-day meditation retreat has raised curiosity among the masses. While his visit to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial is being assumed as a continuation of his ‘meditation tradition,’ similar to his actions before the final phases of the 2014 …

PM Modi to visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari for meditation after Lok Sabha election campaign
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PM Modi to visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari for meditation after Lok Sabha election campaign

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari on May 30 to June 1 and meditate at the culmination of his Lok Sabha election campaign. The Prime Minister will visit the Rock Memorial and will meditate day and night at the same place where Swami Vivekananda did meditation, at the Dhyan Mandapam from …

PM Modi to meditate for 24 hours at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari
6 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi to meditate for 24 hours at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, from May 30 to June 1, marking the culmination of his Lok Sabha election campaign. Prime Minister Modi will meditate at the Dhyan Mandapam, the same place where Swami Vivekananda meditated, from the evening of May 30 to the evening of June 1. Lok Sabha election …

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Jagan Calls for Installation of Ambedkar Statue

Deccan Chronicle  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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PM Modi is a reincarnation of Swami Vivekananda: BJP MP Saumitra Khan
1 year, 11 months ago

PM Modi is a reincarnation of Swami Vivekananda: BJP MP Saumitra Khan

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janta Party MP Saumitra Khan on Friday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the reincarnation of Swami Vivekananda in a new form. Seeing the way PM Modi is serving the country and its people, it can be said that he is the Swami Vivekananda of modern India,” said BJP MP from Bishnupur constituency of West Bengal. Swami Vivekananda …

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Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a statue of Dr BR Ambedkar at Dr BR Ambedkar School of Economics in Bengaluru today. Karnataka | Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils a statue of Dr BR Ambedkar at Dr BR Ambedkar School of Economics in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/U5CwQGYWdh — ANI June 20, 2022 Meanwhile, earlier today cheering crowds of BJP workers and supporters had …

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India TV News  

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From Statue of Unity to National War Memorial - some brilliant works of architecture under Modi rule in 8 yrs
2 years, 6 months ago

From Statue of Unity to National War Memorial - some brilliant works of architecture under Modi rule in 8 yrs

India TV News  

Modi govt 8 years: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recent years has established several iconic monuments throughout the country. Image Source : PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the homage and reception ceremony of Swarnim Vijay Mashaals on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, at National War Memorial in New Delhi. Image Source : PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils a …

PM Modi unveils a 108 ft statue of Lord Hanuman statue in Gujarat’s Morbi
2 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi unveils a 108 ft statue of Lord Hanuman statue in Gujarat’s Morbi

Live Mint  

On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled a 108 feet statue of Lord Hanuman in Gujarat's Morbi on Saturday via video conferencing. “This is not just a resolution for the establishment of Hanuman ji's statues but it is also a part of the resolution for 'Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat,” PM Narendra Modi said while unveiling …

MP cabinet approves 108-feet tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Omkareshwar
2 years, 10 months ago

MP cabinet approves 108-feet tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Omkareshwar

Hindustan Times  

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of a 108-feet tall statue of the 8th century Indian philosopher Adi Shankaracharya, a museum dedicated to him and an International Advaita Vedanta Sansthan at Omkareshwar at a cost of ₹2,141 crore, state home minister Narottam Mishra said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a12-foot statue of Shankaracharya at the Kedarnath …

Narendra Modi offers prayers at Kedarnath temple, unveils 12-foot Shankaracharya statue
3 years, 1 month ago

Narendra Modi offers prayers at Kedarnath temple, unveils 12-foot Shankaracharya statue

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kedarnath on Friday morning and offered prayers at the Shiva temple in Kedarnath. #WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs 'aarti' at Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/V6Xx7VzjY4 — ANI November 5, 2021 Modi arrived at the Dehradun airport in the morning and was received by Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh …

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4 years ago

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News 18  

On December 25, north-east India will get its first-ever statue of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Built at a cost of Rs 15 lakh, the 13-feet bronze statue is being installed at Zero Point of the East-West Corridor. Roy made an individual contribution of Rs 1 lakh to start with and the statue has been built with contribution from …

JNU hostel authorities release safety precautions to avoid spread of Covid-19
4 years, 1 month ago

JNU hostel authorities release safety precautions to avoid spread of Covid-19

India Today  

Jawaharlal Nehru University is all set to reopen its hostels. Also, they can enter the hostel and campus using a valid pass issued by the varsity. A few days ago, PM Narendra Modi unveiled a life-sized statue of Swami Vivekananda at the JNU campus via a video conference. Union Minister for Education Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and JNU Vice-Chancellor Jagadesh Kumar …

Narendra Modi unveils Vivekananda statue at JNU amid student protests, says 'ideology should not override national interest'
4 years, 1 month ago

Narendra Modi unveils Vivekananda statue at JNU amid student protests, says 'ideology should not override national interest'

Firstpost  

JNU students flashed posters of ‘Modi go back’ and ‘we want answers’ ahead of the unveiling of the statue by the prime minister at the varsity’s north gate New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled a statue of Swami Vivekananda in the JNU campus, for long an ideological battlefield for the Left and Hindutva groups, and asserted that …

What PM Narendra Modi said at JNU after unveiling the statue of Swami Vivekananda
4 years, 1 month ago

What PM Narendra Modi said at JNU after unveiling the statue of Swami Vivekananda

India Today  

PM Narendra Modi unveiled a life-sized statue of Swami Vivekananda at the JNU campus on Thursday via a video conference. He inspired citizens to take pride in Indian civilisation, culture and its industrious spirit.” "In his speeches and writing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi often invokes Swami Vivekananda's life and mission and reminds the youth of the country to follow the …

PM Modi to virtually unveil Swami Vivekananda's Statue at JNU
4 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi to virtually unveil Swami Vivekananda's Statue at JNU

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be virtually unveiling a life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, an official statement said. The event will be conducted on November 12 at 6:30 pm and later a programme on Swami Vivekananda will be conducted at 5:30 pm. In a statement, JNU Vice-chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar said: “Swami Vivekananda is …

50 years of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial – A Living Memorial
4 years, 3 months ago

50 years of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial – A Living Memorial

Op India  

One of the magnificent traditional architectural marvels of modern India is the Rock Memorial of Swami Vivekananda. The memorial has been constructed by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Pracharak, Honourable Eknath Ranadeji, who brought the memorial to life by establishing the “Vivekananda Kendra” – a spiritually oriented Service Mission in 1972. The first donation of Rs 10,000 for the memorial was …

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