Bet Dwarka: Following the construction of 'Sudarshan Setu' in Bet Dwarka, the number of pilgrims has increased significantly. Given the religious and mythological significance of Bet Dwarka, the Gujarat Tourism Corporation has prepared a master plan to develop the temple premises, beach, and surrounding areas in three phases. The state government has allocated Rs. 150 crore for the development of the first phase of this island, and the tendering process is currently underway. In the future, the ...Read More

Okha: After several news reports of a cave-in on the Sudarshan Setu, a cable-stayed bridge connecting Beyt Dwarka and Okha, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)has issued a clarification, stating that there was no cave-in; it was just regular wear and tear on the top layer of the bridge, which has nothing to do with the quality of its construction. NHAI engineer Jaggi Reddy stated, "Since the last 2-3 days, there has been news on social media about damage to the bridge, but actuall...Read More

Gandhinagar: As Bet Dwarka is now connected to road through recently inaugurated Sudarshan setu, the Gujarat government has approved four new bus routes of Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) to connect Bet Dwarka with mainland Gujarat. The buse route Amreli - Bet Dwarka will connect Bet Dwarka to Amreli, Atkot, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Khambhaliya, Bhatiya and Dwarka. The bus will leave Amreli at 5 am and reach Bet Dwarka at 2.10 pm. The same bus will leave Bet Dwarka at 2.30 pm to re...Read More

Gandhinagar: On 25th February, Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi will dedicate and launch Rs. 4253 crore worth 11 development projects in Devbhumi Dwarka, Jamnagar and Porbandar districts. PM will dedicate his dream project Sudarshan Setu (Okha - Bet Dwarka bridge) during this visit. In Dwarka district, 5 works shall be dedicated. Among them is Rs. 979 crore Okha - Bet Dwarka Sudarshan bridge which is 2.3 km long along with 2.45 km approach road and parking facility. This is a unique bridge w...Read More

Dwarka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the temple town of Dwarka on the 24th and 25th of February. His program here includes an overnight stay at Dwarka Circuit House on the 24th. On the 25th, he will inaugurate Okha - Bet Dwarka signature bridge after visiting the Jagat Mandir of Lord Dwarkadhish. The Gujarat state government and Devbhoomi Dwarka district administration have initiated preparations for the Prime Minister's program. A meeting in this regard was held at the Dwark...Read More

Okha: An iconic sea bridge connecting Okha and Bet Dwarka is all set for inauguration, most likely on 22nd February. Some of eye catching features of this bridge are interesting to note. The bridge has 2 by 3 meter stone panels at every 10 meters gap. The stones have carved Geeta Shloka, Vishnu Sahastra stotram and other religious lines about Shri Krishna in Hindi, English and Gujarati languages. The bridge has colorful peacock feathers carved. These feathers will be visible even during the d...Read More

Dwarka: The local authorities have canceled the licenses of two ferry boat services operating between Okha and Beyt Dwarka. The administration has taken this decision as the ferry boats were found to be overcrowded. The licenses of Nil Ganga and Mol Visa ferry boats have been revoked. The boats were overcrowded, and there were no life jackets available for the safety of the travelers on board. The licenses will remain revoked until further orders. The authorities have been proactive following...Read More

Dwarka: Following the tragic boat capsizing incident at Harni Lake in Vadodara, which claimed 14 lives on Thursday, authorities are on high alert, prioritizing the availability of life jackets and ensuring tourist safety in Dwarka. With numerous rides operating in Gomti River and Shivrajpur Beach in Dwarka, along with a ferry service at Bet Dwarka, strict measures have been implemented. Ferry operators have been instructed to prevent overcrowding on the Okha Bet Dwarka route, mandating that e...Read More