The PWD Minister of Himachal Pradesh and Chairman of the Virbhadra Singh Trust, Vikramaditya Singh, announced on Friday that the statue of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh will be unveiled on the historic Ridge in Shimla on October 13.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, along with Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha, offered floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Temple Trees, at the Prime Minister's Office in Colombo.
The surrounding area has been transformed into a vibrant tourist hub, featuring attractions like Ekta Nursery and evening laser shows, making it a complete family experience.
Paying floral tribute to Gandhi on his statue in the Supreme Court premises, Justice Kant said that visiting Mahatma Gandhi's statue at the court premises stirred a profound sense of peace and reflection within him today.
On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 157th birth anniversary and the 47th death anniversary of K. Kamaraj, Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration Minister K.N. Nehru paid floral tributes at their statues in Trichy.
The High Commission of India in London also condemned the act, calling it a "shameful act of vandalism" and stating that it had "taken this up strongly with local authorities."
The High Commission termed it as not just a "vandalism" incident, but also a violent attack on the idea of nonviolence ahead of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday. The body has taken up the matter with the local authorities for immediate action, while they are also coordinating with them to restor
The Chief Minister garlanded a statue of Deendayal Upadhyaya at Gandhi Road in the city. Later, Dhami also paid floral tributes at Deendayal Park and honoured his memory at his residence by offering flowers to the portrait of the Jana Sangh leader.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the Centre has provided whatever assistance is required for the Ministry of Cooperation. He urged the farmers to move towards organic farming.
According to the Chief Minsiter's Office (CMO), the 10-foot-high statue was inaugurated at the Raj Bhavan. It was placed on an 8-foot granite pedestal at the said premises. This statue was made up of fibre and resin by Haridwar artist Shivam Chaurasia.
In a significant initiative to promote spiritual and cultural tourism in India, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced the launch of a special "Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train" that will take passengers on a nine-day journey to four revered Jyotirlinga temples