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92 National Film Award winners to be felicitated at Statue of Unity, special German aluminum structural dome to be erected

The 72nd National Film Awards will honor 92 winners on September 22, 2026. This prestigious ceremony will take place at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. It marks the first time the event is held outside of Delhi. A German aluminium dome will be erected for the grand national event.…

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How India's longest underground water tunnel will take Narmada water to Vindhya

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inspect India's longest underground water tunnel. Engineers achieved the final breakthrough in the 11.95-km Sleemanabad tunnel recently. Narmada water will soon be released into the system after machine removal. This project marks the completion of a challenging phase of the Bargi Diversion Project.…

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6 Holy Rivers That Prove Lord Shiva’s Presence Still Flows Across India

There is a reason why Lord Shiva is never imagined without water. A stream flows from his matted locks. Devotees pour water over the Shivling in every temple. His abode is the Himalayas, the birthplace of mighty rivers. In Hindu thought, water is not just a natural element. It is…

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Gujarat: 7 feared drowned in Narmada River; search ops underway

Seven members of a family, including minors, were feared drowned in the Narmada River at Poicha in the Narmada district of Gujarat. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rakhigarhi findings in NCERT books; Narmada Dam references dropped

NCERT dropped references to how Narmada Dam project adversely affected tribals and drew them to displacement leading to greater destitution

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Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra traverses through tribal pockets in Gujarat

Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered Chhota Udepur district of Gujarat on its third day in the State on March 9, and the Congress leader is scheduled to address a gathering of social workers in Narmada district later in the day.

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PM Modi pays floral tribute to Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat's Narmada on the birth anniversary of the country's first Home Minister which is celebrated as National Unity Day.

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Narmada floods: Congress demands SIT probe, higher compensation

Gujarat Cong. demands probe into Narmada floods, seeks SIT to punish those responsible. Gov. asked to form SIT to investigate "man-made disaster" & provide special compensation package to flood-affected residents. BJP denies allegation, AAP terms floods "man-made".

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Medha Patkar urges Mamata to agree to Teesta water treaty with Bangladesh

Medha Patkar urges West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to agree to sharing of Teesta water with Bangladesh. She refers to The Helsinki Rules and Parliamentary Standing Committee's recommendation. She also raises concern over construction of barrages and dams on Teesta and manipulation of water level in Narmada river basin. Patkar…

The Hindu

Flood in Narmada, Bharuch a man-made calamity, allege Opposition parties in Gujarat

Opposition parties, NGOs and social media users blame Gujarat govt for mismanaging the sudden release of waters from Sardar Sarovar Narmada dam, causing floods in Narmada, Bharuch and parts of Vadodara. Cabinet Minister Kuvarji Halpati and Ankleshwar BJP MLA Ishwar Patel faced protests from angry crowds. Inflow of 22 lakh…

The Hindu

Floods in Gujarat; BJP and Opposition play blame game over Narmada water

Rescue operations underway in Gujarat as heavy rains cause flood-like situation; over 12,000 people shifted to safer locations. NDRF teams deployed to rescue 600+ people. Opposition parties accuse govt of delayed release of Narmada waters, causing floods in 5 districts. Govt denies charges, says water released due to heavy inflow…

The Hindu

Schools, colleges to remain closed on Sept 18 in Narmada districts in view of floods

In view of flood reports in many villages of Narmada district after water was released from the Narmada Dam, the district administration issued a notification to keep all schools, colleges, and ITIs closed in Narmada district on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Over a dozen devotees stuck as water level rises in Narmada river in Madhya Pradesh's Omkareshwar

INDORE: Over a dozen devotees taking bath in Narmada at Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh were trapped on the rocks in the middle of the river after sudden increase in water levels on Sunday morning. The youths were safely rescued.

The Times of India

‘Our village lives in darkness’: In Bebar village, the Gujarat model is a distant dream

Ten km from Bebar village in Narmada district, we were forced to get out of our vehicle. The road was potholed and scarred, impossible to navigate. A farmer on a motorbike slowed down and offered us a lift.

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Another Election Show: Searching for ‘vikas’ in the villages around Statue of Unity

The Statue of Unity – a 182-metre statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – is the centrepiece of the Modi government’s campaign in Gujarat. With almost 20 tourist attractions around it, the monument carries the promise of development and tourism. In a speech, PM Modi said the statue will usher in…

The Times of India

With ‘grief-laden heart’, PM Narendra Modi to visit Morbi today

KEVADIA: PM Narendra Modi said Monday that he was torn between the call of his “grief-laden heart” that wouldn’t leave the side of those touched by tragedy in Morbi the previous evening and the “path of karma and kartavya” that led him to Kevadia in Narmada district for a scheduled…

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'Urban naxals' tried to stall Narmada dam project to deprive Gujarat, Kutch of water, development: CM Patel

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also alleged that activist and Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar was an "urban Naxal"

The Times of India

6 dead as heavy showers continue in Gujarat; over 27,000 people evacuated, CM Bhupendra Patel visits rain-hit areas

AHMEDABAD: Heavy downpour continued in various parts of Gujarat on Tuesday and six people died in rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours, raising the toll to 69 since June 1, officials said.

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Gujarat rains | Six dead as heavy showers continue; over 27,000 evacuated

CM Bhupendra Patel visits rain-hit areas

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Gujarat: Ahead of exams, tribal group in Narmada district bans weddings

AHMEDABAD: Tribal districts erupt in celebrations post-Holi as wedding season begins with much fanfare. In Narmada district though a tribal community has decided to give priority to board exams over weddings.

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Proposal to rename MP's Hoshangabad district as Narmadapuram cleared by Centre: CM Chouhan

The change in name will come into effect as soon as the State government issues a notification.

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