Union Government aims to develop eastern India as the gateway to South-East Asia: PM Modi
IIT Bhubaneswar would spur the industrial development of Odisha and work towards improving the lives of the people: PM
Central Government is devoted towards ensuring all-round development of Odisha: PM Modi

PM releases commemorative stamp and coin on Paika Rebellion; dedicates IIT Bhubaneswar campus to the nation. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Odisha on 24th December, 2018.

At the IIT Bhubaneswar campus, the Prime Minister released a commemorative stamp and coin on the Paika Rebellion. The Paika Rebellion (Paika Bidroha) was fought against British rule, in Odisha in 1817.

The setting up of a Chair on the Paika Rebellion, in Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, was announced.

The Prime Minister inaugurated the Lalitgiri Museum. Lalitgiri in Odisha is a famous Buddhist centre of archaeological importance, comprising Stupa, Viharas (monasteries) and images of Lord Buddha.

Shri Narendra Modi dedicated the IIT Bhubaneswar campus, to the nation. He also inaugurated the new ESIC Hospital at Bhubaneswar. He laid the Foundation Stone for pipeline and road projects.

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the total worth of projects which were either inaugurated, or for which the Foundation Stone was laid today, is over Rs. 14,000 crore. He said the Union Government aims to develop eastern India as the gateway to South-East Asia.

The Prime Minister said that IIT Bhubaneswar would spur the industrial development of Odisha, and work towards technology to improve the lives of the people.

The Prime Minister mentioned the plans to expand the healthcare infrastructure, road network, and oil and gas pipeline infrastructure in the State.

The Prime Minister reiterated the Union Government's commitment towards the all-round development of Odisha.

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi receives a telephone call from the Amir of Qatar
June 23, 2026
Qatar Amir expresses condolences over the loss of lives of Indian nationals in an accident in Qatar.
PM thanks him and conveys appreciation for prompt medical help to the injured.
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PM conveys appreciation for Qatar’s positive contribution in the peace efforts in West Asia.
The two leaders reaffirm their commitment to expand bilateral cooperation.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a telephone call today from the Amir of the State of Qatar, H.H. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani.

Qatar Amir expressed condolences over the loss of lives of Indian nationals in an accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar on June 21 and conveyed wishes for speedy recovery of those injured.

PM thanked him for his words of sympathy towards affected families and conveyed appreciation for providing prompt medical help to the injured.

The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to ensure the wellbeing and safety of their citizens and reiterated their support and solidarity with each other.

While discussing the situation in West Asia, PM conveyed appreciation for Qatar’s positive contribution in the peace efforts and expressed hope that they would lead to lasting peace and stability in the region.

The two leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to expand bilateral cooperation in all areas.

They agreed to remain in close touch.