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PM Modi inaugurates Bengaluru Metro Pink Line stretch, network crosses 100 km
The newly opened section adds six stations to the citys metro connectivity, marking a milestone for Bengalurus expanding public transport network
He flagged off the Madgaon-Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express (Goa-Mangaluru-Bengaluru) at Mangaluru Junction
Mangaluru-Bengaluru Vande Bharat train to begin Saturday, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Mangaluru-Bengaluru Vande Bharat train to start on Saturday: Vaishnaw
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PM Modi inaugurates Metro's Pink Line in Bengaluru, travels along with CM Shivakumar
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated, dedicated to the nation, laid the foundation stone and flagged off a series of development projects worth more than Rs 15,600 crore at a ceremony held at the IIM Bangalore campus. The projects span key sectors, including urban mobility, power transmission, renewable energy, petroleum infrastructure, waste management and railways. The Prime Minister also flagged off the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express by waving a green flag. Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V. Somanna joined the event virtually from Mangaluru, while Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant participated virtually from Madgaon. The train will cover a distance of 850 km. Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon (Goa) Vande Bharat Express will provide faster and modern rail connectivity between Bengaluru, Coastal Karnataka and Goa. The service will connect key destinations, including Hassan, Sakleshpur, Mangaluru, Udupi, Murdeshwar, Gokarna and Karwar before reaching Madgaon, benefiting passengers and boosting tourism in the region. Earlier, Chief Minister Shivakumar welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the IIM Bangalore campus by presenting him with a shawl and a bouquet. The Chief Minister also honoured him with a statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, known as the architect of Bengaluru. Bengaluru South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya delivered the welcome address. Among the major projects inaugurated was the Transmission Scheme for Integration of Renewable Energy Zones, Phase-II, in Koppal-II and Gadag-II, developed at an investment of around Rs 4,450 crore. The transmission system will facilitate the evacuation of approximately 2 GW of renewable energy potential from the Koppal and Gadag regions for transmission and distribution to beneficiaries across the grid. The Prime Minister also inaugurated the Transmission Scheme for the Solar Energy Zone in Bidar, developed at an investment of around Rs 1,370 crore. The project includes the establishment of a Bidar Pooling Station and will facilitate the evacuation of 2.5 GW of solar power from the region. PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the Transmission Scheme for Integration of the Davanagere-Chitradurga and Ballari Renewable Energy Zones, involving an investment of more than Rs 3,450 crore. He also laid the foundation stone for a Transmission System Strengthening project for the integration of additional renewable energy potential at Davanagere and Ballari, estimated to cost more than Rs 1,100 crore. In the petroleum infrastructure sector, the Prime Minister dedicated to the nation India's largest underground LPG storage cavern in Mangaluru, constructed at a cost of more than Rs 850 crore. With a storage capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes, the facility is expected to significantly strengthen India's LPG storage infrastructure. The project also includes a 9.4-km LPG pipeline connecting New Mangalore Port to the main terminal, facilitating efficient transportation and storage of LPG. PM Modi also dedicated to the nation the Devangonthi Marketing Terminal of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) in Bengaluru. Built at an investment of Rs 330 crore, the state-of-the-art facility is expected to strengthen petroleum product storage and distribution infrastructure in Karnataka. The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for GAIL's Compressed Biogas Plant in Haralakunte, Bengaluru. The plant will process approximately 300 tonnes of municipal solid waste every day to produce 12.6 tonnes of clean Compressed Biogas. The project is aimed at promoting scientific waste management, reducing dependence on conventional fuels and contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. In the railway sector, PM Modi inaugurated four redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme -- Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road. The upgraded stations will offer improved passenger amenities and are expected to serve as city centres, promoting local commercial activities and tourism. The Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation the 45-km Bagalkot-Wandal railway line doubling section, which forms part of the 284-km Gadag-Hotgi Doubling Project. The section is expected to improve passenger and freight movement, support local trade and facilitate coal supply to the Kudgi NTPC plant. He further dedicated to the nation the electrification of the 55-km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat railway section. Passing through one of India's most challenging railway terrains, the project marks a significant engineering achievement. With its completion, the entire Bengaluru-Mangaluru rail route is now fully electrified.
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Yoga Has Become a Gateway for the World To Know India: Modi
He was addressing the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram and birth centenary of RSS former Sarkaryavah HV Sheshadri in Bengaluru
PM Modi launches Vande Bharat chair car service linking Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Margao
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PM Modi Flags Off Bengaluru Metro
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Bengaluru Metros Pink Line on Friday, flagging off train services on the new stretch. Following the launch, the Prime Minister took a train ride alongside Governor Sudha Yadav, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, MP Tejasvi Surya, and Minister Krishna Byre Gowda. Passenger services on the newly launched section of Namma Metro [] The post PM Modi Flags Off Bengaluru Metros Pink Line; Namma Metro Network Crosses 100-Km Milestone appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
PM Modi Inaugurates Bengaluru Metros Pink Line
PM Modi and Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar together flagged off the new services and travelled on the Metro train
PM Modi inaugurates new Vande Bharat chair car services connecting Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Margao
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off new Vande Bharat chair car services connecting Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Margao, to strengthen rail connectivity between the three regions. Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar was also present on the occasion. Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar highlighted that the dedication of a doubling project between Bagalkot and Vandal, along with the electrification of the Sakleshwar-Subramanya Road route, through which the Vande Bharat Chair Car will travel, represents a major boost to the economy as it will significantly reduce dependency on diesel fuel. Speaking to ANI, Kumar said that the inauguration of the Vande Bharat Chair Car service will connect Bengaluru directly to the premier tourism destination of Goa, describing it as a wonderful addition for the people of Karnataka and all travellers. Today, the Prime Minister will be inaugurating the new Vande Bharat chair car service between Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Margao around 13:30 hours... Today a...
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The Prime Minister's itinerary included flagging off the project and travelling by Metro from Tavarekere to the IIM Bangalore station.
PM Modi Inaugurates Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line, Takes Ride With DK Shivakumar
PM Modi and Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar together flagged off the new services and travelled on the Metro train.
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Bengaluru, Nov 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the growing global acceptance of Yoga and Indias efforts to promote traditional systems of medicine, particularly Ayurveda, saying the countrys initiatives had helped take its ancient knowledge and cultural heritage to the world. Addressing the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, the Yoga and research [] The post PM Modi Highlights Yogas Global Reach, Push for Ayurveda Promotion appeared first on Northlines .
PM Modi flags off Bengaluru Pink Line stretch
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to flag off the section on Friday with a ride from Tavarekere to IIMB station.
PM Modi lauds Yoga's global acceptance, highlights country's efforts to promote Ayurveda
Bengaluru, Nov 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded Yoga's growing global acceptance following India's initiatives and highlighted the country's efforts to promote traditional systems of medicine, including Ayurveda. He said many countries have adopted Yoga as a sport and family members of the head of states were also practicing it daily. Addressing the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, the Yoga and research centre run by Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA) here, he said the institution had evolved from an ordinary Yoga centre into a major movement dedicated to service, research, education and healthcare. Highlighting yoga's international acceptance, PM Modi said India had presented its cultural heritage and traditional knowledge to the world with confidence over the past 12 years, resulting in the global observance of International Yoga Day. Yoga has become a gateway for people across the world to understand India, he said. He said yoga had reached schools, institutions and workplaces in several countries, while Saudi Arabia had recognised it as a sporting activity and entered into an agreement with India's Ministry of AYUSH to promote it. Recalling his interactions with foreign dignitaries and world leaders, Modi said yoga frequently figured in discussions. Whichever country I go to, people discuss about Yoga with me over lunch and dinner. Several leaders had told him that their family members were learning and practising yoga. He also referred to the growing interest in yoga among foreign nationals, including members of Qatar's royal family, and said some foreign practitioners had been honoured with the Padma Shri for their contributions. The Prime Minister said greater global familiarity with yoga was generating interest in India's culture and traditional knowledge and opening new avenues of engagement between India and other countries. On Ayurveda, he said more than 150 Ayurveda training courses had been recognised in different countries, while India had signed memoranda of understanding with 28 countries to promote cooperation in the sector. He said holistic healthcare had emerged as a global movement, increasing interest in Ayurveda and naturopathy. India had also recognised yoga as a competitive sport, with provisions for its inclusion in events such as Khelo India and the National Games. Referring to an international yoga competition held recently in Ahmedabad and his visit to Uzbekistan, Modi said yoga was increasingly becoming a subject of global interest and competitive participation was opening new opportunities for those associated with the discipline. He said the government had established a separate Ministry of AYUSH for the first time and encouraged Ayurveda-related research and patents. Exports of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homoeopathy) and herbal products were increasing, while the sector had grown into an economy worth several lakh crore rupees, he said. Citing turmeric as an example, Modi said its demand was rising internationally, given its traditional use in Indian households. The National Turmeric Board had been established to strengthen production, quality and exports, he added. The government had also introduced the e-AYUSH Visa facility to facilitate foreign nationals seeking treatment in India. The World Health Organization's Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar was promoting research and international cooperation in traditional medicine, he said. Stressing the need to combine ancient knowledge with modern research, the PM said India should ensure that the benefits of its traditional sciences reached humanity while creating opportunities for young people. Referring to the World Bank's latest report, he said nearly 50 crore Indians had come out of extreme poverty over the past 12 to 13 years. Our endeavour is to make a healthy lifestyle a priority for every family, and yoga can play a very significant role in achieving this, he said. Describing yoga as a healthcare solution available at zero cost, Modi said it could help people overcome diseases as well as excessive indulgence and attachment to material pleasures. Lauding Prashanti Kutiram, he said, how an ordinary yoga centre evolved into such a large movement is an inspiration in itself. He described its 50-year journey as an extraordinary and unprecedented saga of service and dedication. On the occasion, he digitally laid the foundation stone of the Golden Jubilee Administrative Block and launch the S-VYASA Off-Campus at Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam. He said Karnataka had been a centre of Yoga for centuries and had produced several acharyas and scholars who enriched the tradition. Referring to the state's cultural heritage, he also recalled Kannada cinema legend, the late Dr Rajkumar and personalities who had served both the arts and yoga. At the event, PM Modi paid tributes to former RSS general secretary late H V Seshadri on his birth centenary, recalling his contribution to nation-building through individual development. He said Seshadri believed that the country needed dedicated, capable and disciplined citizens to reach the pinnacle of success. Describing him as a person of exceptional simplicity and humility, Modi said bringing people together and preparing them to serve the nation had been his life's mission. Recalling the contribution of spiritual leaders such as Swami Vivekananda in awakening India's spiritual consciousness and popularising yoga, Modi said institutions like Prashanti Kutiram had drawn inspiration from their teachings. He hailed S-VYASA for popularising Yoga, undertaking scientific research to establish its benefits and training practitioners, teachers, trainers, doctors and researchers.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the golden jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram in Bengaluru, highlighting India's growing global influence through yoga, Ayurveda and traditional medicine. He said yoga has become a gateway for the world to understand India and pointed to its growing acceptance internationally. Modi also spoke about the government's efforts to promote holistic healthcare, the Ayush sector, traditional medicine research and healthy lifestyles. He urged Prashanti Kutiram to prepare a roadmap for its next 25 years, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Congress, BJP wage flex war over Namma Metro launch in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The inauguration of the Namma Metro Pink Line has triggered a political display of strength by the Congress and BJP, with workers of both parties competing to put up banners, flex boards and buntings along the route ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to the city. The stretch from Dairy Circle, along the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
PM Modi on Friday attended the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, Bengaluru. Speaking at the event the PM praised the contriubution of writer HV Sheshadri in nation building, highlighting how the writer worked to prepare dedicated, capable, disciplined citizens Friends, along with the grand jubilee of Prashanti Kuttrem, this year we are celebrating the birth centenary of the revered H.V. Sheshadri. I pay my respectful homage. Sheshadri dedicated his entire life to furthering the mission of nation-building through the creation of the H.V. Seshadri Institute, PM Modi said. He knew that to take the country to the pinnacle of success it would require dedicated, capable, and disciplined citizens. Sheshadri ji devoted himself to preparing such individuals, PM Modi added. The Prime Minister also highlighted the government's efforts in presenting India's culture and science to the world. When the country was shackled by the chains of slavery, millions of freedom fighters...
Modi Arrives in Bengaluru for Launch of Major Infrastructure Projects
PM Modi is set to inaugurate Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line and the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express later today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, on Friday participated in the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram and the Birth Centenary Commemoration of author H. V. Sheshadri. The event is being held at S-VYASA, Prashanti Kutiram, Bengaluru, organised by the S-VYASA Registered Society in memory of Sheshadri. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarkaryavah (General Secretary) Dattatreya Hosabale is the distinguished guest on the occasion. PM Modi is also set to inaugurate the Pink Line of Bengaluru's Namma Metro later today. Governor of Karnataka Sudha Yadav, Chief Minister of Karnataka D K Shivakumar and Mayor of Miryang City, South Korea, Ahn Byeong-Gu are the guests of honour.H R Nagendra, President, S-VYASA Society, Prem Bhandari, Chief Advisor, International Affairs, S-VYASA, Satish Gupta, Vice President, S-VYASA Society, H R Dayananda Swamy, Chancellor, S-VYASA Deemed to be University and Manjunath Sharma...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Bengaluru for the inauguration of the Namma Metro Pink Line . He is currently attending the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram. The Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram and the birth centenary of author H.V. Sheshadri are being held at the t S-VYASA University. The program is being organised by the S-VYASA Registered Society in memory of Sheshadri. Upon his arrival, PM Modi was welcomed by Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Governor Sudha Yadav was also present. Warmly welcomed the Hon
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PM Modi arrives in Bengaluru to inaugurate projects worth over 15,600 crore, including urban transport and renewable energy initiatives. Prime Minister Modi Arrives in Bengaluru for Major Development Initiatives
PM Modi inaugurates Namma Metro Pink Line in Bengaluru
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PM Modi lands in Bengaluru; receives warm welcome from CM Shivakumar, Guv, BJP leaders
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bengaluru on Friday, landing at the HAL Airport in a special flight amid tight security arrangements and a warm welcome from top state leaders. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Governor Dr. Sudha Yadav and other dignitaries received the Prime Minister at the airport. Former Chief Minister and BJP Central Parliamentary Committee member B.S. Yediyurappa, BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra, Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashoka, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy and Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje were among the BJP leaders who extended greetings to the Prime Minister on his arrival in Karnataka. The roads along the Prime Ministers route in Bengaluru have been decked up with saffron and BJP flags, while elaborate arrangements have been made for his visit. A large number of BJP workers and supporters gathered along the route to welcome the Prime Minister and they were seen cheering and waving at Modi as he travelled through the city. The Prime Ministers visit is marked by high-level security arrangements, with Bengaluru turning into a virtual fortress ahead of his participation in a series of programmes and the launch of major development projects in Karnataka. From the HAL Airport, the Prime Minister will proceed to participate in the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, the residential headquarters campus of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA). On this occasion, he will lay the foundation stone of the Golden Jubilee Administrative Block and launch the S-VYASA Off-Campus at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. R. Ashoka on Friday welcomed Modis visit to the state, saying the Prime Minister was set to dedicate and launch projects worth more than Rs 15,600 crore, giving a new momentum to Karnatakas development. Ashoka said the launch of several first-of-its-kind projects would be a moment of pride for every Kannadiga and would help transform the future of the state. Highlighting the major projects, he said the inauguration of Bengaluru Metros Pink Line, built at a cost of Rs 3,470 crore, would enable the Namma Metro network to cross the 100-km milestone for the first time. The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for an advanced Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plant being developed by GAIL at Haralakunte in Bengalurus Kudlu area at a cost of Rs 123.42 crore, he said. According to Ashoka, the facility will process 300 tonnes of wet waste every day and provide piped cooking gas to 25,000 households besides supplying organic manure to farmers. He described the project as a circular economy model that could serve as an example for the entire country and provide a lasting solution to Bengalurus waste management challenges. In Mangaluru, the Prime Minister will inaugurate Indias largest underground LPG storage facility, built at a cost of Rs 854 crore with a capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes. Ashoka said the project would strengthen the countrys energy security. He also highlighted the inauguration of COSMOS-Mysuru, an advanced planetarium built at the foothills of Chamundi Hill at a cost of Rs 91 crore. The facility, equipped with 4.2 crore LED lights, has been described as Indias first state-of-the-art tilted LED dome planetarium and is expected to give Mysuru greater recognition in the fields of science and astronomy. The Prime Minister will also flag off the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, which Ashoka said would provide a boost to tourism and commercial activity in the coastal and Malnad regions. Ashoka further said foundation stones would be laid for power transmission projects worth more than Rs 10,000 crore in Koppal, Gadag, Bidar, Davangere, Chitradurga and Ballari. Railway station redevelopment works at Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Sakleshpur, Subrahmanya and several other stations will also be inaugurated. Expressing gratitude Ashoka said PM Modi had consistently supported Karnatakas infrastructure development, scientific advancement, cleanliness initiatives, energy security and economic growth.
Prime Minister Modis Karnataka Visit: Security Heightened in Bengaluru Ahead of Major Inaugurations
PM Modi will inaugurate key development projects in Bengaluru and Mysuru, with extensive security measures in place for his visit. Prime Minister Modis Karnataka Visit: Security Heightened in Bengaluru Ahead of Major Inaugurations
PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Pink Line at around 12.45 p.m. today. He will flag off the metro service and take a ride on the newly inaugurated stretch
Security tightened in B'luru ahead of PM Modis visit
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 13 (IANS)The countdown has begun for Prime Minister Narendra Modis arrival in Karnataka on Friday, with Bengaluru turning into a virtual police fortress amid elaborate security arrangements. During his visit, the Prime Minister is set to inaugurate the much-awaited Pink Line Metro and flag off a Vande Bharat Express, as Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw arrived in Mangaluru ahead of the high-profile events. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Governor Dr Sudha Yadav and other dignitaries will receive PM Modi at the HAL Airport in Bengaluru at 10.05 am today. Karnataka BJP unit wrote on social media X, A warm welcome to our beloved Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, who is working for the all-round development of the entire country and is here to usher in a new era of development for Karnataka. The state capital Bengaluru has been turned into a police fortress as the city police have put in place extensive security measures along all routes through which the Prime Minister is scheduled to travel. Three Joint Commissioners of Police, 15 Deputy Commissioners of Police, 20 Assistant Commissioners of Police, 30 Police Inspectors, more than 100 Sub-Inspectors and over 1,000 civil police personnel have been deployed for the high-profile visit. The SPG team arrived in Bengaluru around 10 days ago and carried out detailed inspections of all locations connected with the Prime Minister's programmes. The security personnel have inspected roads, Metro Rail facilities and platforms, besides the venues where Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to participate in various programmes. Micro-level inspections have been conducted to ensure that there is no room for any security lapse. SPG officers are continuously monitoring the security arrangements and coordinating with the Bengaluru Police. Additional security personnel have been deployed at high-rise buildings located along the Prime Minister's travel routes and in areas identified as high-risk zones. Police teams have also conducted inspections at apartments located in these areas as part of the enhanced security exercise. PM Modi will inaugurate the first phase of Bengalurus Pink Line Metro, marking a major milestone as the citys Metro network is set to cross the 100-km mark. The much-awaited Pink Line will begin operations on a nearly 7.5-km stretch from S.G. Palya to Kalena Agrahara, covering six Metro stations. Passenger services on the new route are expected to begin on Saturday. The inauguration is scheduled at around 12.40 p.m. at the S.G. Palya Metro station. The station and surrounding areas have been prepared for the Prime Ministers visit, with the premises decorated in pink and yellow. After inaugurating the line, Prime Minister Modi will travel by Metro from S.G. Palya to the Bilekahalli-IIMB Metro station. Governor Dr Sudha Yadav, Chief Minister Shivakumar, Bengaluru Urban Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, MP Tejasvi Surya and other dignitaries are expected to be present on the occasion. The launch fulfils the long-standing expectations of Namma Metro commuters and marks a historic day for Bengaluru, with the citys Metro network crossing the significant 100-km milestone. In a post on X on Thursday, ahead of his visit, PM Modi said he was looking forward to being in Bengaluru and Mysuru and outlined three major programmes on his itinerary. Namaskara Karnataka! Looking forward to being in Bengaluru and Mysuru tomorrow, 13th November, he posted. The Prime Minister said his programmes would include the golden jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram in Bengaluru, the inauguration and laying of foundation stones for development works worth over Rs 15,000 crore in Bengaluru, and the inauguration of the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium. Meanwhile, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reached Mangaluru ahead of PM Modi's arrival in Karnataka on late Thursday night. He will take part in various events in coastal Mangaluru and Udupi districts on November 13 to launch the Goa-Mangaluru-Bengaluru (Madgaon-Yesvantpur) Vande Bharat Express at Mangaluru Junction, and to dedicate a few development projects to the nation. This is Vaishnaw's first-ever visit to the Mangaluru region. He will flag off the VB Express at noon and travel by the same train till the Subrahmanya Road station. En route, he would interact with passengers at Kabaka Puttur. The Railway Minister will inspect Udupi Railway Station, followed by a visit to Sri Krishna Mutt. As the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, he would inaugurate a new FM Station near Ajjarkad in Udupi city before proceeding to Mangaluru. Vaishnaw is expected to hold a review meeting at the Deputy Commissioners office, inspect Mangaluru Central Railway Station, flag off the VB Express along with PM Modi (through video conferencing) at noon, and travel to Subrahmanya Road by the inaugural special VB Express. During his visit to Subrahmanya, Vaishnaw would dedicate the newly electrified 55-km Subrahmanya Road-Sakleshpur ghat section and the Subrahmanya Road Railway Station building, redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, to the nation.
PM Modi to inaugurate Bengaluru metro pink line stretch today; check routes, fares - details
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Bengaluru metro's pink line stretch on Friday, November 13, covering a distance of 7.2 kilometres. The elevated section of Namma Metro's Pink Line will push city's operational metro network beyond the 100-km mark for the first time. As per the schedule, prime minister will flag off and undertake a metro ride from Tavarekere to IIM Bangalore metro station at around 12:45 PM.
PM Modi to inaugurate golden jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram in Bengaluru today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram on Friday. He will also participate in the Birth Centenary Commemoration of author H. V. Sheshadri during the event. Dattatreya Hosabale, the General Secretary of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, will be a distinguished guest at this occasion. Additionally, he will virtually lay the foundation stone for a new Compressed Bio-Gas plant in Bengaluru.
PM Modi will also participate in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram and attend the birth centenary commemoration of author H.V. Sheshadri at S-VYASA University.
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Govt signs Rs 64-cr deal with Astrome
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Karnataka and Gujarat on Friday which will conclude on Saturday where he will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation various development projects as well participate in cultural and educational programme and also offer prayers at a temple in his home state, an official statement from the Prime Minister's Office said. At around 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Prime Minister Modi will begin his Karnataka visit by participating in Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, the residential headquarters campus of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA), according to a press statement released on Thursday. He will also address a large gathering on the occasion. Later at around 12:45 p.m., the Prime Minister will flag off and undertake a metro ride from Tavarekere to IIM Bangalore Metro station. At around 1:15 p.m., Prime Minister Modi will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation various development projects worth more than Rs 15,600 crore in Bengaluru. On this occasion, he will lay the foundation stone of the Golden Jubilee Administrative Block and launch the S-VYASA Off-Campus at Kerala's state capital Thiruvananthapuram. He will also address a large gathering on the occasion. Thereafter, Prime Minister will travel to Mysuru where, at around 3:30 p.m., the Prime Minister will inaugurate COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium as well as address the gathering on the occasion. Being held from November 13 to 23 on the theme 'Towards Viksit Bharat 2047', the Golden Jubilee celebration marks five decades of institution-building and service. Established in 1975, Prashanti Kutiram was founded with the objective of integrating modern science with India's spiritual wisdom. It is home to S-VYASA, which was declared a Deemed-to-be University in 2002 and is dedicated to education and research in Yoga. The programme will also commemorate the birth centenary of Hongasandra Venkataramaiah Sheshadri Ji, a distinguished thinker, writer and organiser born in Bengaluru in 1926. He joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in 1946 and served as its Sarkaryavah (General Secretary) from 1987 to 2000. He was among the visionaries behind S-VYASA and his inspiration and guidance played an important role in shaping the growth of Prashanti Kutiram and advancing the institution's mission over the decades. The Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay the foundation stone and flag off various development projects worth over Rs 15,600 crore in Bengaluru. These projects span key sectors including urban mobility, power transmission, renewable energy, petroleum infrastructure, waste management and railways. On Saturday, Prime Minister Modi will perform Darshan and Pooja at Ambaji temple in Gujarat's Banaskantha. Ambaji Temple is one of the 51 revered Shakti Peethas. He will inaugurate Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, developed at a cost of around Rs 3,470 crore. The new stretch will enhance urban connectivity, ease daily commuting, reduce travel time and strengthen public transport facilities in Bengaluru. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Transmission Scheme for Integration of Renewable Energy Zones (Phase-II) in Koppal-II and Gadag-II, developed at an investment of around Rs 4,450 crore. The transmission system will facilitate the evacuation of around 2 GW of renewable energy potential from the Koppal and Gadag regions of Karnataka for onward transmission and distribution to beneficiaries across the grid. PM Modi will also inaugurate the Transmission Scheme for the Solar Energy Zone in Bidar, developed at an investment of around Rs 1,370 crore. The project involves the establishment of a Bidar Pooling Station and will facilitate the evacuation of 2.5 GW of solar power from the region. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Transmission Scheme for Integration of Davanagere/Chitradurga and Ballari Renewable Energy Zones, at an investment of more than Rs 3,450 crore. He will also lay the foundation stone of the Transmission System Strengthening project for Integration of Additional Renewable Energy Potential at Davanagere and Ballari, at an investment of more than Rs 1,100 crore. Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation India's largest underground LPG storage cavern in Mangaluru, constructed at a cost of more than Rs 850 crore. With a storage capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes, the facility will significantly strengthen India's LPG storage infrastructure. The project also includes a 9.4 km LPG pipeline connecting New Mangalore Port to the main terminal, facilitating efficient transportation and storage of LPG. The Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation the Devangonthi Marketing Terminal of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) in Bengaluru. Built at an investment of Rs 330 crore, the state-of-the-art facility will strengthen petroleum product storage and distribution infrastructure in Karnataka. He will lay the foundation stone of GAIL's Compressed Biogas Plant at Haralakunte in Bengaluru. The plant will process around 300 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily to produce 12.6 tonnes of clean Compressed Biogas (CBG). The project will promote scientific waste management, reduce dependence on conventional fuels and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. The Prime Minister will inaugurate four redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme -- Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road. The redeveloped stations will offer improved passenger amenities and serve as city centres, promoting local commercial activities and tourism in the region. Prime Minister Modi will dedicate to the nation the 45 km Bagalkot-Wandal railway line doubling section, forming part of the 284 km Gadag-Hotgi Doubling Project. The section will improve passenger and freight movement, support local trade and facilitate coal supply to the Kudgi NTPC plant. He will also dedicate to the nation the electrification of the 55-km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat railway section. Passing through one of India's most challenging railway terrains, the project marks a significant engineering achievement. With its completion, the entire Bengaluru-Mangaluru rail route is now fully electrified. The Prime Minister will flag off the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, providing faster and modern rail connectivity between Bengaluru, Coastal Karnataka and Goa. The service will connect key destinations including Hassan, Sakleshpur, Mangaluru, Udupi, Murdeshwar, Gokarna and Karwar before reaching Madgaon, benefiting passengers and boosting tourism in the region. He will inaugurate the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium, marking a significant advancement in planetarium technology and astronomy education in the country. Built by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), COSMOS-Mysuru is the first LED Dome planetarium in India. Envisaged as an astronomy education and training centre, it is located on the campus of the University of Mysore at the foothills of Chamundi Hills. The state-of-the-art facility features a 15-metre tilted dome comprising around 6,150 panels with 4.2 crore individual LEDs. Unlike conventional planetariums that use projectors to display images on a passive dome, its LED panels can be controlled in real time, offering an immersive visual experience and new possibilities for astronomy education. The Sky Theatre will showcase professionally produced astronomy programmes, along with an in-house film exploring the connection between the history of Mysuru and astronomy. The shows will be available in Kannada, English and Hindi. The centre will also house exhibition halls, a museum featuring astronomy models and artefacts, a lecture hall, a training centre and interactive outdoor exhibits. The centre's activities will complement the Indian Institute of Astrophysics' research, operation of multi-wavelength telescope facilities across India and in space, development of future astronomical facilities and national-level outreach programmes.
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Krishna Byre Gowda may be the Bengaluru Development Minister. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bengaluru to inaugurate the Yellow Line during Siddaramaiah's earlier tenure as Chief Minister, the then Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar was not given an opportunity to speak. Siddaramaiah delivered the address. Therefore, the claim that Krishna Byre Gowda's speech was removed because he raised questions about Bengaluru's development is far from the truth, the State BJP President said. Vijayendra challenged Krishna Byre Gowda to disclose how much money the state government had spent on Bengaluru's development over the past three-and-a-half years. You say that nobody can stop you from working for Bengaluru's development. What development have you undertaken in Bengaluru over the last three-and-a-half years? Reveal how many thousand crores you have allocated for the city's development. Also, tell us how many potholes you have filled, the BJP leader demanded from the state government. Questioning the Minister's remarks on the rising cost of infrastructure projects, Vijayendra asked whether he was aware of the escalation in the estimated cost of the Upper Krishna Project (UKP). Krishna Byre Gowda had reportedly said that delays in obtaining project approvals were increasing costs and placing an 86 per cent financial burden on the state government. Krishna Byre Gowda speaks about the increase in the cost of the Metro project. When was the UKP, which is intended to provide irrigation water to farmers in Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Yadgir and Raichur districts of North Karnataka, approved? What was its original estimated cost? Are you aware that it has now crossed Rs 1 lakh crore? Go and ask your Chief Minister about this, Vijayendra said. 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He urged the Chief Minister Shivakumar and the Home Minister Kharge to refrain from making irresponsible remarks about the Prime Minister and instead show him due respect. On the state government's proposal to provide military training to members of minority communities, Vijayendra alleged that the Congress government was creating divisions between Muslims and Hindus by treating minorities, particularly Muslims, differently. We are not against minorities. The Congress is systematically leading Muslims in the wrong direction by creating divisions between them and Hindus. This will benefit nobody, he said. Vijayendra also accused Congress workers of removing BJP flex banners ahead of the Prime Minister's visit and alleged that they were indulging in hooliganism. He said that PM Modi would participate in the golden jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, which was not a government programme, before flagging off the Metro service and leaving for Delhi on Thursday afternoon. We are not bringing people to PM Modi's programme. People themselves will gather at several places. Thousands will come to see him (PM Modi). Congress leaders have removed BJP flex banners and are indulging in hooliganism. It is in their nature, Vijayendra alleged. BJP leaders and workers are expected to participate in the Prime Minister's programmes during his visit to the state.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi/Bengaluru, Nov 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, the residential headquarters campus of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA) in Bengaluru. On this occasion, he will lay the foundation stone of the Golden Jubilee Administrative Block and launch the S-VYASA Off-Campus at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the official statement from the PMO said on Thursday. Being held from 13 to 23 November 2026 on the theme Towards Viksit Bharat 2047, the Golden Jubilee celebration marks five decades of institution-building and service. Established in 1975, Prashanti Kutiram was founded with the objective of integrating modern science with India's spiritual wisdom. It is home to S-VYASA, which was declared a Deemed-to-be University in 2002 and is dedicated to education and research in Yoga. The programme will also commemorate the birth centenary of Shri Hongasandra Venkataramaiah Sheshadri Ji, a distinguished thinker, writer and organiser born in Bengaluru in 1926. He joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in 1946 and served as its Sarkaryavah from 1987 to 2000. He was among the visionaries behind S-VYASA, and his inspiration and guidance played an important role in shaping the growth of Prashanti Kutiram and advancing the institutions mission over the decades. Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay the foundation stone and flag off various development projects worth over Rs 15,600 crore in Bengaluru. These projects span key sectors including urban mobility, power transmission, renewable energy, petroleum infrastructure, waste management and railways. Prime Minister will inaugurate Bengaluru Metros Pink Line from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, developed at a cost of around Rs 3,470 crore. The new stretch will enhance urban connectivity, ease daily commuting, reduce travel time and strengthen public transport facilities in Bengaluru. Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Transmission Scheme for Integration of Renewable Energy Zones (Phase-II) in Koppal-II and Gadag-II, developed at an investment of around Rs 4,450 crore. The transmission system will facilitate the evacuation of approximately 2 GW of renewable energy potential from the Koppal and Gadag regions of Karnataka for onward transmission and distribution to beneficiaries across the grid. He will also inaugurate the Transmission Scheme for the Solar Energy Zone in Bidar, developed at an investment of around Rs 1,370 crore. The project involves the establishment of a Bidar Pooling Station and will facilitate the evacuation of 2.5 GW of solar power from the region. Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Transmission Scheme for Integration of Davanagere/Chitradurga and Ballari Renewable Energy Zones, at an investment of over Rs 3,450 crore. He will also lay the foundation stone of the Transmission System Strengthening project for Integration of Additional Renewable Energy Potential at Davanagere and Ballari, at an investment of over Rs 1,100 crore. Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation India's largest underground LPG storage cavern in Mangaluru, constructed at a cost of over Rs 850 crore. With a storage capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes, the facility will significantly strengthen India's LPG storage infrastructure. The project also includes a 9.4 km LPG pipeline connecting New Mangalore Port to the main terminal, facilitating efficient transportation and storage of LPG. Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation the Devangonthi Marketing Terminal of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), Bengaluru. Built at an investment of Rs 330 crore, the state-of-the-art facility will strengthen petroleum product storage and distribution infrastructure in Karnataka. Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of GAIL's Compressed Biogas Plant at Haralakunte, Bengaluru. The plant will process approximately 300 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily to produce 12.6 tonnes of clean Compressed Biogas (CBG). The project will promote scientific waste management, reduce dependence on conventional fuels and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. Prime Minister will inaugurate four redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme - Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road. The redeveloped stations will offer improved passenger amenities and serve as city centres, promoting local commercial activities and tourism in the region. Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the 45 km Bagalkot-Wandal railway line doubling section, forming part of the 284 km Gadag-Hospet Doubling Project. The section will improve passenger and freight movement, support local trade and facilitate coal supply to the Kudgi NTPC plant. Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation the electrification of the 55 km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat railway section. Passing through one of India's most challenging railway terrains, the project marks a significant engineering achievement. With its completion, the entire Bengaluru-Mangaluru rail route is now fully electrified. Prime Minister will flag off the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, providing faster and modern rail connectivity between Bengaluru, Coastal Karnataka and Goa. The service will connect key destinations including Hassan, Sakleshpur, Mangaluru, Udupi, Murdeshwar, Gokarna and Karwar before reaching Madgaon, benefiting passengers and boosting tourism in the region. Prime Minister will inaugurate the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium, marking a significant advancement in planetarium technology and astronomy education in the country. Built by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), COSMOS-Mysuru is the first LED Dome planetarium in India. Envisaged as an astronomy education and training centre, it is located on the campus of the University of Mysore at the foothills of Chamundi Hills. The state-of-the-art facility features a 15-metre tilted dome comprising around 6,150 panels with 4.2 crore individual LEDs. Unlike conventional planetariums that use projectors to display images on a passive dome, its LED panels can be controlled in real time, offering an immersive visual experience and new possibilities for astronomy education. 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