Assam CM lights diya to salute soldiers on Diwali

As per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the proposal of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata for renovation of the historic Bascule Bridge at the Kolkata Dock System (KDS) was appraised by the Delegated Investment Board (DIB), chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, in a meeting convened on February 16, 2026.

"Today, the TMC Govt of West Bengal has insulted not only the President of India, but also the tribal communities of our great nation. As a tribal myself, this insult to Hon'ble President Smt Droupadi Murmu ji strikes deep in my heart, reminding us once again of the profound apathy and neglect we have faced for decades," Sonowal posted on X.

India took a pioneering step in inland waterway navigation as Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, laid the foundation stones for four river lighthouses along the banks of the Brahmaputra River, marking the first time lighthouse infrastructure will be established on an inland waterway in the country.

Assam BJP candidates Terash Gowalla, Jogen Mohan and United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) President and NDA candidate Pramod Boro on Thursday filed their nominations for three seats for the biennial Rajya Sabha elections, in the presence of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened precautionary measures to safeguard Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating in the region.