Ahmedabad: Surabhi Verma, a PhD student of the Centre for Atmospheric Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), died at Juna Lothal in Gujarat when soil collapsed in the trench she was present in to collect samples for geological research. Buried under the soil, she couldn't breathe, and by the time someone could respond, she was already dead. A 24-year-old student of IIT Delhi, Surabhi was there to collect sand samples along with Yama Dixit (Assistant Professor at IIT...Read More

Gandhinagar: Lothal, a pivotal site in this ancient legacy, is poised for a transformative journey. The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, aims to honour and showcase India’s 4,500-year-old maritime heritage. With the foundation stone laid in March 2019, the NMHC is envisioned to be one of the larg...Read More

New Delhi: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today wrote a post on LinkedIn, elaborating on the advantages of developing a National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal in Gujarat. The post is titled 'Let's focus on Tourism' in which PM states, "Honouring Our Maritime Legacy at Lothal. I am very happy to write about a remarkable development that has recently unfolded. Last week, the Union Cabinet approved the creation of a National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal! Now, you might ask—...Read More

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat. The project will be completed in two phases. The Cabinet also accorded in-principle approval for Phase 1B and Phase 2, as per master plan by raising funds through voluntary resources/ contributions and their execution after raising of the funds. Construction of Light House Museum under Phase 1B will be funded by Dire...Read More

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat.  The project will be completed in two phases. The Cabinet also accorded in-principle approval for  Phase 1B and Phase 2, as per master plan by raising funds through voluntary resources/ contributions and their execution after raising of the funds. Construction of Light House Museum under Phase 1B will be funded by Direct...Read More

Lothal: Under the Sagarmala programme, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) is developing a National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat. This world-class facility aims to be an international tourist destination, showcasing India’s maritime heritage from ancient to modern times through an edutainment approach utilizing the latest technology. An onsite project progress review meeting, chaired by the Joint Secretary of Sagarmala, MoPSW, was held on 11th July 202...Read More

Gandhinagar: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation for the National Maritime Heritage Complex, Lothal at Gujarat was signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to United Arab Emirates. As per the Indian - United Arab Emirates (UAE) joint statement both leaders (Modi and UAE President MBZ) noted that the cooperation protocol between the National Archives of the two countries and the MoU for cooperation with National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat will help ...Read More

Lothal: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a meeting today to review the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal. Speaking to the media after the meeting, the Union Minister said, "When NMHC is completed, it will become a project that showcases India's 5,000-year-old maritime power to the nation and the world. The oldest dock in the world is present here in Lothal. 5,000 years ago, we used to trade with the world from Lothal." "Twelve states will establish...Read More

લોથલ: પુરાતત્વીય ખોદકામથી ઐતિહાસિક પ્રાસંગિકતાના અનેક સ્થળો મળી આવ્યા છે. ભારતના ગૌરવ સમાન આ કેન્દ્રોમાં ધોળાવીરા અને લોથલનો પણ સમાવેશ થાય છે.  પ્રાચીન સમયમાં લોથલ, ભારતની સમુદ્રી ક્ષમતાન�...Read More

Gandhinagar: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation, representing the government, and the Indian Navy pertaining to the construction of a gallery within the National Maritime Heritage Complex, focusing on the theme of the "Evolution of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard." The MoU was signed during the high-level meeting that took place to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), which ...Read More