According to civic officials, the 2050 mm diameter main water pipeline developed a leak near the Bhokarpada Water Treatment Plant. As a precautionary measure, water supply from the treatment plant to the NMMC area has been shut down with immediate effect to facilitate repair work

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Somnath Swabhiman Parv commemorates the resilience of Indian civilisation and honours those who never compromised on values despite repeated invasions. The year-long celebrations mark the resilience of the Indian civilisation, which rebuilt the Somnath temple at Veraval in Gujarat that was ravaged repeatedly