Gujarat: Statue Of Unity to Remain Open for Visitors from October 28 to 31
3 years, 2 months ago

Gujarat: Statue Of Unity to Remain Open for Visitors from October 28 to 31

News 18  

On popular demand, the world famous Statue of Unity and other tourist attractions around it at Kevadia in Gujarat's Narmada district will remain open for visitors between October 28 and 31, said an official on Monday. Earlier on Sunday, the Statue of Unity Area Development and Tourism Governance Authority had announced that the 182-meter tall memorial, the tallest such structure in the world, and other attractions near it would remain closed for visitors between October 28 and November 1 in view of preparations for National Unity Day celebrations on October 31. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, or National Unity Day, is celebrated on October 31, the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, as a tribute to the country's first home minister. "On popular demand, the Statue of Unity and other tourist attractions will remain open from October 28 to October 31.

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Social media post sparks FIR: False claims of cracks on statue of unity

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News 18  

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Hindustan Times  

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Firstpost  

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News 18  

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Firstpost  

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News 18  

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India TV News  

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4 years, 1 month ago

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India Today  

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4 years, 1 month ago

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Firstpost  

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Live Mint  

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India Today  

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