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The Tata Group's Indian Hotels Company already is already in a partnership with Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam (SSNNL) and plans to launch two properties, namely Vivanta and Ginger

Updated On: 21 Mar 2023 | 10:39 AM IST

A wind turbine taller than the world's tallest Statue of Unity with blades spanning wider than the wingspan of a jumbo jet has been installed at Mundra in Gujarat by Adani New Industries Ltd as part of its renewable energy expansion plans. "Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL) on Thursday announced the installation of country's largest Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) in Mundra, Gujarat," a company statement said. The turbine has been installed by Mundra Windtech Ltd (MWL), a wholly-owned subsidiary incorporated by Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL). This prototype is also the first addition to the portfolio of Adani New Industries Ltd (ANIL) and has laid the foundation for installation of even bigger wind turbine generators, it stated. Milind Kulkarni, Chief Operating Officer (COO), MWL, said, "The proto assembly was completed in a record of 19 days. It is installed, commissioned, and we shall soon go for a type certification now." "This prototype has laid a foundation stone for us to go for

Updated On: 03 Nov 2022 | 10:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dedicated three attractions, including a Maze Garden, in Gujarat's Ekta Nagar near the 182-meter high Statue of Unity. A government release said the PM also inaugurated a 'Miyawaki' forest and a houseboat. On the first day of his three-day Gujarat visit, the PM along with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reached Ekta Nagar, formerly known as Kevadia, in Narmada district to inaugurate these new attractions, said the release. "The newly added Maze (labyrinth) Garden, spread across three acres with a pathway of 2,100 metres, is the largest maze garden in the country and has been developed in a short span of just eight months. "It has been built in the shape of a 'yantra' that emanates positive energy. Winding through the puzzling roads of this garden will be challenging for the tourists' mind, body and senses," the release said. As many as 1,80,000 saplings have been planted as part of a 'Miyawaki' forest near this Maze Garden, which had b

Updated On: 30 Oct 2022 | 11:42 PM IST

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday visited the Statue of Unity at Kevadia in Gujarat's Narmada district. He also visited Arogya Van at the site of the statue, located around 200km from Ahmedabad, along with Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat. The Statue of Unity is an iconic 182-meter tall tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and it was inaugurated in 2018. "At the feet of the Statue of Unity - feeling blessed, invigorated, energised, inspired and motivated to be in service of Bharat. Eminently deserving tribute to the Iron Man and Unifier of Bharat. @souindia #SardarPatel," Dhankhar tweeted after his visit.

Updated On: 14 Oct 2022 | 8:04 AM IST

A tremor of 3.1 magnitude was recorded near Kevadia village in Gujarat's Narmada district, but there was no report of any casualty or property damage, officials said

Updated On: 21 Jun 2022 | 12:51 PM IST

In a major milestone, the 'Statue of Unity' at Kevadia in Gujarat's Narmada district has crossed the mark of 50 lakh visitors since its inauguration in 2018

Updated On: 15 Mar 2021 | 1:00 PM IST

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Updated On: 17 Jan 2021 | 6:50 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off eight trains connecting major destinations in various states of the country with the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadiya, via video-conferencing

Updated On: 17 Jan 2021 | 6:10 PM IST

PM Modi said Kevadiya in Gujarat has come up as a one of the biggest tourist destinations and Statue of Unity situated in the region is attracting more tourist than even Statue of Liberty

Updated On: 17 Jan 2021 | 5:23 PM IST

PM Modi will flag off eight trains connecting different regions of the country to Kevadiya today via video conferencing

Updated On: 17 Jan 2021 | 10:13 AM IST

CM Rupani said the PM would flag off eight trains from Kevadia, some 195 kilometres from here, during the virtual function on Sunday

Updated On: 16 Jan 2021 | 1:02 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off eight trains connecting different parts of the country to Kevadiya, where the Statue of Unity dedicated to Vallabhbhai Patel is located

Updated On: 15 Jan 2021 | 7:31 PM IST

The Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadiya will be connected to the railways network by the year-end, Railway Board chairman V K Yadav said on Monday

Updated On: 02 Nov 2020 | 9:34 PM IST

The airline has got an overwhelming response to its Ahmedabad-Statue of Unity seaplane service

Updated On: 31 Oct 2020 | 10:31 PM IST

Sardar Patel's birth anniversary is being celebrated as 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' (National Unity Day) since 2014.

Updated On: 31 Oct 2020 | 12:42 PM IST

Airline will operate two daily flights using wet leased Twin Otter aircraft from Maldivian Aero. PM Modi is expected to inaugurate and travel on first flight

Updated On: 29 Oct 2020 | 12:24 AM IST

The 182-metre tall Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Narmada district opened for visitors on Saturday for the first since March amid the coronavirus outbreak

Updated On: 17 Oct 2020 | 6:52 PM IST

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Updated On: 04 Mar 2020 | 11:52 PM IST

Gujarat Forest Minister Ganpat Vasava informed the Assembly that Rs 2.64 crore has been spent to procure animals for a 'jungle safari' near the Sardar Patel memorial

Updated On: 10 Dec 2019 | 11:43 PM IST