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News18
22-05-2025
- Business
- News18
PM Modi Visits Karni Mata Temple In Bikaner, Prays For 'Well-Being Of The Countrymen'
Last Updated: The Prime Minister was accompanied by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, and other dignitaries Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the Karni Mata Temple in Rajasthan's Bikaner where he offered prayers and sought blessings for the 'well-being of the nation". Sharing moments from the visit on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, 'In Bikaner, I had the privilege of visiting and offering prayers at the Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok. I prayed to the Goddess Mother for the happiness, prosperity, health, and well-being of the nation's people." बीकानेर में देशनोक के करणी माता मंदिर में दर्शन-पूजन का सौभाग्य मिला। देवी मां से देशवासियों की सुख-समृद्धि, आरोग्य और कल्याण की कामना की। — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 22, 2025 The Prime Minister also inaugurated the newly redeveloped Deshnok railway station in Bikaner, designed to reflect the architecture of the Karni Mata temple. The station aims to better serve the large number of devotees and tourists who visit the shrine each year. PM Modi also flagged off the Bikaner-Mumbai Express from Deshnok and laid the foundation stone and dedicated several development projects worth over Rs 26,000 crore to the nation. These projects span across sectors such as infrastructure, railways, and public amenities. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, and other dignitaries. In addition to the Bikaner events, PM Modi virtually inaugurated 103 redeveloped 'Amrit Stations' across 86 districts in 18 states and Union territories. These upgraded stations have been developed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a total cost of Rs 1,100 crore. The Prime Minister is also scheduled to address a public gathering later in the day at Palana in Bikaner district. First Published: May 22, 2025, 19:30 IST
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
PM Modi in Rajasthan, inaugurates redeveloped railway station in Bikaner
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (May 22, 2025) offered prayers at the Karni Mata temple and inaugurated the redeveloped Deshnok railway station in Rajasthan's Bikaner district. Mr. Modi also flagged-off the Bikaner-Mumbai Express from Deshnok and will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth more than ₹26,000 crore. Inspired by temple architecture, the revamped Deshnok station located near the Karni Mata temple will cater to thousands of pilgrims visiting the shrine each year. Prime Minister Modi will also address a public gathering in Palana. Besides, Mr. Modi will virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped 'Amrit Stations' in 86 districts across 18 states and Union territories, which have been built at a cost of ₹1,100 crore. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and others.
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
PM Modi Offers Prayers At Karni Mata Temple In Rajasthan
Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered prayers at the Karni Mata temple in Bikaner district. During his visit to Bikaner district, Modi is also set to inaugurate the redeveloped Deshnoke railway station, and lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 26,000 crore. #WATCH | Bikaner, Rajasthan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits and offers prayers at the Karni Mata temple in Deshnoke. (Source: ANI/DD) — ANI (@ANI) May 22, 2025 He will also address a public gathering in Palana, according to an official statement. Besides, the prime minister will virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped 'Amrit Stations' in 86 districts across 18 states and Union territories, which have been built at a cost of Rs 1,100 crore. Inspired by temple architecture, the revamped Deshnoke station located near the Karni Mata temple is designed to serve the heavy influx of pilgrims with enhanced passenger amenities, the statement said. Prime Minister Modi will also flag off the Bikaner-Mumbai Express train from Deshnok, marking a significant boost to passenger rail connectivity in the region. Following the station inauguration, Modi will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation development projects exceeding Rs 26,000 crore. The projects span across railways, roadways, power, water supply, and renewable energy, underscoring the Centre's commitment to infrastructure and economic growth in Rajasthan and beyond, the statement said.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PM Modi in Rajasthan, offers prayers at Karni Mata temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered prayers at the Karni Mata temple in Bikaner his visit to Bikaner district, Modi is also set to inaugurate the redeveloped Deshnoke railway station, and lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 26,000 crore. He will also address a public gathering in Palana, according to an official statement. Besides, the prime minister will virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped 'Amrit Stations' in 86 districts across 18 states and Union territories, which have been built at a cost of Rs 1,100 crore. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Indonesia (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search Ads Search Now Undo Inspired by temple architecture, the revamped Deshnoke station located near the Karni Mata temple is designed to serve the heavy influx of pilgrims with enhanced passenger amenities, the statement said. Prime Minister Modi will also flag off the Bikaner-Mumbai Express train from Deshnok, marking a significant boost to passenger rail connectivity in the region. Live Events Following the station inauguration, Modi will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation development projects exceeding Rs 26,000 crore. The projects span across railways, roadways, power, water supply, and renewable energy, underscoring the Centre's commitment to infrastructure and economic growth in Rajasthan and beyond, the statement said.
News18
21-05-2025
- Business
- News18
PM Modi In Rajasthan Tomorrow, To Inaugurate Over 100 Redeveloped 'Amrit Stations'
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped 'Amrit Stations' in 86 districts across 18 states and Union territories. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan's Bikaner district on Thursday where he will inaugurate the redeveloped Deshnoke railway station, and will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 26,000 crore. He will also visit the famous Karni Mata temple in Deshnoke and address a public gathering in Palana, according to an official statement. Tomorrow, 22nd May is a landmark day for India's railway infrastructure. The Amrit Stations will boost comfort, connectivity and celebrate our glorious culture! — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 21, 2025 Besides, the prime minister will virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped 'Amrit Stations' in 86 districts across 18 states and Union territories, which have been built at a cost of Rs 1,100 crore. Inspired by temple architecture, the revamped Deshnoke station located near the Karni Mata temple is designed to serve the heavy influx of pilgrims with enhanced passenger amenities, the statement said. PHOTO | Prime Minister Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) is set to inaugurate 103 new Amrit Bharat stations tomorrow (May 22). These upgraded stations are designed to enhance passenger experience and comfort across India, with a strong focus on tier 2 and tier 3 cities. Striking… — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 21, 2025 Prime Minister Modi will also flag off the Bikaner-Mumbai Express train from Deshnok, marking a significant boost to passenger rail connectivity in the region. Following the station inauguration, Modi will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation development projects exceeding Rs 26,000 crore. The projects span across railways, roadways, power, water supply, and renewable energy, underscoring the Centre's commitment to infrastructure and economic growth in Rajasthan and beyond, the statement said. Rail electrification projects form another key component of the visit. Modi will lay the foundation stone for the 58-km Churu-Sadulpur rail line and dedicate to the nation several completed electrification projects including Suratgarh-Phalodi (336 km), Phulera-Degana (109 km), Udaipur-Himmatnagar (210 km), Phalodi-Jaisalmer (157 km), and Samdari-Barmer (129 km). These upgrades are part of Indian Railways' move towards 100 per cent electrification, aimed at achieving greater energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, the statement said. In the road transport sector, the prime minister will launch projects involving the construction of three vehicular underpasses, along with the widening and strengthening of several national highways. Seven completed road projects will also be dedicated to the nation. With a cumulative cost of over Rs 4,850 crore, these initiatives are expected to ease the movement of goods and people while enhancing connectivity up to the India-Pakistan border, bolstering civilian travel and security logistics alike. The visit will also witness a strong push towards renewable and conventional power. Modi will lay the foundation stone for solar projects in Bikaner and Nawa (Didwana Kuchaman), as well as transmission systems and other electricity-related works aimed at reinforcing Rajasthan's energy grid. The prime minister will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for 25 important projects initiated by the state government. These projects span sectors including healthcare, water supply, infrastructure, and connectivity, further supporting holistic development in the region, the statement said. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) First Published: May 21, 2025, 18:39 IST
