Kevadiya (Ekta Nagar): Operations of e-buses at the Statue of Unity have come to a standstill as 127 drivers employed by a private operator continue their strike for the fourth consecutive day, causing significant inconvenience to thousands of tourists and commuters visiting the iconic monument. The e-buses, which serve as the primary mode of transport for visitors travelling from Kevadiya (Ekta Nagar) to the Statue of Unity and other nearby tourist attractions, have remained off the roads si...Read More

Statue of Unity: The Indian Air Force is all set to enthral spectators with a spectacular flypast over the Statue of Unity at Kevadiya (Gujarat) on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on 31 October 2025. The event commemorates the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India and the architect of national integration. To honour this historic occasion, Indian Air Force helicopters will conduct a ceremonial flower petal drop over the Statue of ...Read More

Ekta Nagar: Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has expanded its footprint in India with the launch of D Square Statue of Unity Kevadia, now part of the Radisson Individuals portfolio. Located in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, the hotel aims to provide Radisson’s signature service and comfort in one of India’s most popular tourist hubs, the company said on Monday. According to RHG, this opening strengthens the group's presence in India’s growing leisure market and aligns with its goal to deliver high-qualit...Read More

Vadodara: President Droupadi Murmu had to undertake a 90-km road journey from Vadodara on Wednesday after a possible technical issue prevented her helicopter from landing at the helipad in Ekta Nagar (formerly Kevadia) in Narmada district. Her four-day visit to Gujarat began with delays and the cancellation of scheduled events at the Statue of Unity on Wednesday. Officials at Vadodara airport confirmed that the helicopter assigned for her travel returned midway after aborting its landing attemp...Read More