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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
United News of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 26k crore in Bikaner
Bikaner (Rajasthan), May 22 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated 103 AMRUT railway stations in Bikaner, Rajasthan and laid the foundation stone of various projects worth Rs 26,000 crore. Earlier, the Prime Minister flagged off the Bikaner-Mumbai Express train at Deshnok railway station. Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Kishanrao Bagde, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Railways, Information and Broadcasting and Electronics Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and other public representatives were present on the occasion. The 103 AMRUT railway stations redeveloped by the Prime Minister include eight railway stations in Rajasthan (Fatehpur Shekhawati, Deshnoke, Bundi, Mandalgarh, Gogamedi, Rajgarh, Govindgarh, Mandawar-Mahua Road). Indian Railways is moving towards 100% electrification of its network making railway operations more efficient and environment friendly. In the same vein, Modi laid the foundation stone of Churu-Sadulpur rail line (58 km) and dedicate to the nation electrification of Suratgarh-Phalodi (336 km), Phulera-Degana (109 km), Udaipur-Himmatnagar (210 km), Phalodi-Jaisalmer (157 km) and Samdari-Barmer (129 km). Foundation stone was also laid for construction of 3 vehicle underpasses on NH-58 at Pushkar and widening and strengthening of roads of NH-11, NH-70 (Jaisalmer to Myajlar) to boost the Prime Minister's road infrastructure. He also dedicated seven road projects worth Rs 4,850 crore in Rajasthan. Modi laid the foundation stone of various power projects including NEEPCO 300 MW Ground Mounted Solar Project (Bikaner), SJVN 100 MW Solar Power Project (NAWA), Solar Projects of Deedwana and Kuchaman. In addition, the foundation stone of the transmission system for power evacuation of Part B Powergrid Sirohi Transmission Limited and Part E Powergrid Mewar Transmission Limited was also laid. At the event, the Prime Minister also inaugurated three power projects, including Power Grid, Neemuch Transmission System Limited and transmission system for evacuation of power from Bikaner Complex. Along with this, the expansion of conversion capacity in Fatehgarh-II Power Station was also inaugurated, which will help in reducing carbon emissions. During the event, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of Kalasar Solar Power Project (500 MW) and inaugurate Shimbhu Ka Bhurj Solar Power Project (300 MW). Modi laid the foundation stone for various projects for upgradation and maintenance of 12 state highways of 757 km length at a cost of over Rs 3,240 crore. These include Mangaliawas-Padukalan (State Highway-102), Beawar-Tehla-Alniyawas (State Highway-59 and State Highway-104), Dantiwada-Pipar-Merta City (State Highway-21). An additional 900 km of new highways will be added along the Gotan-Sathin highway in the expansion of the State Highways Development Programme. PM Modi also laid the foundation stone of various water infrastructure projects, including rural water supply and fluorosis mitigation project for Jhunjhunu district, restructuring of urban water supply schemes for seven towns of Pali district under AMRUT 2.0. UNI XC GNK BM
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.
India Today
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
PM Modi Bikaner visit live updates: PM inaugurates Deshnoke Station, to visit Nal airbase next
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. (PTI) Prime Minister Modi inaugurates the redeveloped Deshnoke Station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and flags off the Bikaner-Mumbai Express. He will also lay the foundation stone, inaugurate, and dedicate to the nation several development projects worth over Rs 26,000 crore, and address a public gathering in Palana. PM Modi is presently at the Karni Mata temple before he heads to the Nal airbase where he will be addressing soldiers. He is also set to inaugurate 103 Amrit Stations. PM Modi seeks the blessings of Karni Mata in south Bikaner before leaving for Nal airbase, which was targeted during Operation Sindoor. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate 103 Amrit Stations on May 22, 2025, via video conference from Bikaner, Rajasthan. This ambitious project, developed at a cost exceeding Rs 1,100 crore, spans 86 districts across 18 states and Union Territories, aiming to modernise railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). Read More
