<span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Kushinagar on Monday evening after concluding his visit to Nepal, where he offered prayers in the Mahaparinirvana Mandir. Mr. Modi performed 'Chivar Dan' ritual there. From Kushinagar, the Prime Minister proceeded to Lucknow, where he is scheduled to attend various programmes later in the evening.<br />''<br />''Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister landed at the newly inaugurated Kushinagar International Airport from where he boarded a chopper to reach Lumbini. The Prime Minister had inaugurated Kushinagar International Airport in October last year. The Airport holds its prominence as it connects the ancient Buddhists sites to the rest of the world.<br />''<br />''At the end of his day-long visit to Nepal and Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Lucknow late Monday evening. Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed the Prime Minister at the airport. Mr Modi later held an interaction with the Ministers of Yogi Adityanath Government at the Chief Minister's residence.</span>