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DPA Kandla sets new record with 81,024-ton coal discharge in 24 hours
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The announcement comes days after another major moment for the port. On November 17, DPA Kandla handled 40 ships in a single day, crossing its earlier record of 38 ships set in December 2023. The two back-to-back milestones underline the port's rising efficiency and its growing ability to
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India resets maritime security: CISF to standardise protection across all
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The move marks a major leap toward standardising port protection and strengthening India's port-led growth and Blue Economy ambitions-- a key engine of economic expansion. There are over 250 ports across the country, including 80 EXIM ports - specialised seaports to handle the movement of
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Centre designates CISF as recognized security organisation for ports under
Updated : 4 months ago IST
According to an official statement issued by CISF, the development is a crucial step toward strengthening the country's port security architecture and aligns with the government's strategic focus on developing the Blue Economy as a catalyst for economic expansion.
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Karnataka: Two arrested in Malpe for allegedly leaking classified naval in
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The security breach was reported by the Udupi Cochin Shipyard, which is managed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, after which an investigation was launched and an FIR registered.
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FM chairs 11th pre-budget consultation with infrastructure, energy experts
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today chaired the 11th Pre-Budget Consultation with experts from the infrastructure and energy sectors in New Delhi, marking another step in the preparation of the Union Budget 2026-27. According to the Ministry of Finance on X, the meeting is att
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MHA designates 1 Kerala, 2 Gujarat seaports as official immigration checkp
Updated : 4 months ago IST
"Ministry of Home Affairs has amended its earlier notification under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, adding three more seaports to Category II entry points. According to the latest Gazette notification (S.O. 5306(E)), Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, Hazira Port in Guj
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MHA repeals sign-on, sign-off and SLP for Indian vessels
Updated : 4 months ago IST
In a letter addressed to Joint Secretary (Ports), the MHA said that it has been decided to do away with the coastal sign-on/sign-off and the SLP procedures for the Crew/Supernumerary of Indian Flag coastal run vessels, dredgers/barges and research vessels operating within port limits.
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Gujarat's Deendayal Port bags two awards for sustainability initiatives, c
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla has been conferred with the prestigious Green Gateway Award - Green Visionary Port of the Year at SustainPort India 2025, Goa, organised by Mission Energy Foundation.
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Delhi set for river cruise experience on Yamuna; Union Minister Sarbananda
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra reviewed the progress of the Yamuna Boat tourism and Ferry Infrastructure Development Project, which aims to introduce recreati
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India, Russia hold High-level Interagency consultations in Delhi
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
India and Russia held high-level interagency consultations in New Delhi on Monday led by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, and Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia.
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confers Sons of the Soil Award to five e
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal conferred the 'Sons of the Soil Emerging Achievers Award' to five young talents from Assam at the 5th Biennial Son of the Soil Awards Assam 2025, hosted by Care Luit at Tezpur in Assam's Sonitpur district on Satur
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Adani Group to invest additional Rs 1 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh over ne
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Adani Group will invest Rs 1 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh over the next 10 years, in addition to the Rs 40,000 crore it has already invested across key sectors in the state.
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