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Ekta Nagar Jungle Safari gets ACs, sprinklers and popsicles to help its animals beat the heat

Ekta Nagar Jungle Safari gets ACs, sprinklers and popsicles to help its animals beat the heat
Published on May 16, 2026 06:21 pm IST

Sculptor Ram Sutar, designer of Statue of Unity, passes away at 100

Born in a humble family in Gondur village in present-day Maharashtra, Sutar is known to have been drawn to sculpting from his childhood.
Published on Dec 18, 2025 03:03 pm IST

Legendary sculptor Ram Sutar, creator of Statue of Unity, passes away at 100

Sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar at his studio in Noida.
Updated on Dec 18, 2025 01:05 pm IST

Sardar Patel’s role in building modern India inspires citizens: Pathak

Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak (File Photo)
Published on Nov 18, 2025 03:06 am IST

New India gives befitting reply to attempts to breach security: Yogi

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath and other Uttar Pradesh leaders in Gujarat on Wednesday. (PTI)
Published on Nov 13, 2025 07:54 am IST

Video: Surya Kiran team's enthralling air show at Statue of Unity

Indian Air Force's (IAF) Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) performs manoeuvres in Gujarat.
Published on Oct 31, 2025 10:34 am IST

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stones for development projects in Kevadia

Kevadia [Gujarat], Oct 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates and lays the foundation stone for development projects worth 1,220 crores on the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Ekta Nagar, in Kevadia on Thursday. (DPR PMO/ANI Photo) (DPR PMO)
Published on Oct 31, 2025 03:18 am IST

Sardar Patel’s 150th birth anniversary: A life in service of the nation

One of the most striking symbols of Modi’s reverence for Patel stands tall on the banks of the Narmada in Gujarat — the Statue of Unity. (HT Archive)
Published on Oct 30, 2025 11:33 pm IST

PM Modi to lead Sardar Patel's birth anniversary celebrations at Statue of Unity

The Statue of Unity is situated on Sadhu Bet, a hillock between the Vidhyanchal and Saputara ranges.
Published on Oct 23, 2025 11:05 am IST

Sardar Patel 150th birth anniversary: How to plan a visit to Statue of Unity

Artistes perform during the 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' programme organised on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary, at the Statue of Unity, Kevadia, in Narmada district of Gujarat.
Updated on Oct 31, 2025 03:50 pm IST

Trying to motivate people to visit J&K: Omar

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi during a visit to the Sabarmati Ashram, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. (PTI)
Published on Aug 02, 2025 09:26 am IST

PM Modi unveils Gujarat infra projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with young civil servants during Aarambh 6.0, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI)
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 05:00 am IST

PM unveils projects worth 284 crore in Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi watches an exhibition during foundation stone laying and inauguration of development works in Ekta Nagar on Wednesday (PTI/PMO)
Published on Oct 30, 2024 09:26 pm IST

Statue of Unity sculptor likely to recreate Shivaji statue in Rajkot

Sculptor Ram Sutar (L) and Anil Sutar at their studio in sector 63, Noida.
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 08:52 am IST

Bill Gates visits Statue of Unity in Gujarat, marvels at world’s tallest statue

Bill Gates visited the world's tallest statue, Statue of Unity, in Gujarat on March 2.
Published on Mar 04, 2024 11:14 am IST

Bill Gates calls Statue of Unity an ‘engineering marvel’. PM Modi responds

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is photographed in front of Statue of Unity in Kevadiya, Gujarat.
Published on Mar 02, 2024 11:14 pm IST

PM Modi to inaugurate 5,950 Cr development projects in Gujarat on Monday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PIB)
Updated on Oct 29, 2023 02:19 pm IST

Tourism triumph: Statue of Unity sets visitor records in its fifth year

Gujarat: Statue of Unity depicting Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the towering figure of India's independence movement.
Updated on Oct 25, 2023 10:54 am IST

Kangana gets emotional as she visits Statue of Unity, praises Vallabhbhai Patel

Kangana Ranaut shared posts on Instagram.
Published on Oct 17, 2023 04:49 pm IST

PM Modi reminds Amitabh Bachchan of his pending visit to Statue of Unity

PM Narendra Modi and bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan
Updated on Oct 15, 2023 08:49 pm IST

India’s tallest Ambedkar statue set for inauguration today

Telangana chief minister KCR to unveil Dr BR Ambedkar’s statue on Friday. (HTfile)
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 07:24 am IST

Statue of Unity footfall logs 30.5% rise, crosses pre-Covid numbers

A view of the Statue of Unity at Kevadiya colony in Gujarat’s Narmada district. (Santosh Hirlekar / PTI)
Published on May 02, 2022 03:53 am IST

Amit Shah to address 'Rashtriya Ekta Divas' event in Gujarat

Union home minister Amit Shah.
Published on Oct 31, 2021 06:19 am IST

Statue Of Unity in Gujarat to remain open for visitors from October 28 to 31

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.
Updated on Oct 18, 2021 10:13 pm IST

Milind Soman on running more than 400 kms in a week: ‘I don’t train for it’

Milind Soman on running more than 400 kms in a week: ‘I don’t train for it’
Updated on Aug 26, 2021 04:25 pm IST

Nearly 200 crocodiles relocated from lake near Statue of Unity for tourists

A view of the Statue of Unity at Kevadiya colony in Gujarat’s Narmada district.
Published on Jul 05, 2021 06:22 pm IST

'Must visit': PM Modi tweets as Statue of Unity crosses 5 million visitors mark

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Statue of Unity, a colossal statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31, 2018.
Published on Mar 17, 2021 07:32 am IST

Gujarat: Statue of Unity crosses 50 lakh visitors mark

The Statue of Unity, a colossal statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Updated on Mar 15, 2021 12:38 pm IST

IRCTC to run deluxe AC tourist train to Statue of Unity, Jyotirlinga on Feb 27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Statue of Unity, a colossal statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31, 2018.
Published on Feb 12, 2021 08:56 pm IST

PM Modi flags off 8 trains to boost connectivity to Statue of Unity. See list

The new station will be a halt station for passenger trains.
Updated on Jan 17, 2021 11:51 am IST