"We are happy to inform you that in every sector, because of our successful initiative, the growth has become faster and faster and even in the state of Kerala, whatever potential national waterways we have, we have determined to develop them for the promotion of tourism and also the carg
INSV Kaundinya successfully completed its maiden 18-day voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, showcasing India's ancient stitched-shipbuilding heritage and civilisational ties with Oman and the Gulf. Built without nails and inspired by Ajanta cave paintings, it symbolises indigenous craftsmans
INSV Kaundinya completed an 18-day voyage from Gujarat to Muscat and received a water salute. Sarbananda Sonowal called it a proud moment linked to PM Modi's vision to revive ancient shipbuilding. The stitched ship reflects India's maritime heritage and historic Gulf ties.
Smita Barooah, wife of INSV Kaundinya crew member and Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal, shared her emotions as the vessel completed its maiden voyage to Muscat. Sanyal praised the Indian Navy and credited the Prime Minister's support. Union Minister Sarbananda
Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council and a crew member, shared his 18-day experience aboard INSV Kaundinya during its maiden international voyage from Porbandar to Muscat. The vessel received a water salute on arrival. Minister Sarbananda Sonowal hail
INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy's indigenously built stitched sailing vessel, docked in Muscat after its maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar. The ship received a water salute. Minister Sarbananda Sonowal hailed it as a symbol of India's revived maritime heritage and shipbuilding tradition.
INSV Kaundinya, a traditional stitched sailing vessel, completed its voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat to Muscat, Oman, receiving a water salute. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal praised it as a symbol of India's revived ancient shipbuilding heritage inspired by Ajanta cave depictions.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 10: AMET University, Chennai, a leading institution in maritime and allied higher education, successfully conducted its 15th Convocation Ceremony on Thursday, 8 January 2026, at the Anna Centenary Library Auditorium, Kotturpuram, Chennai. The ceremony co
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal attended the second biennial full-fledged state convention of the 'Mridangiya Gayan-Bayan Sanstha, Assam', along with a day-long Akhanda Bhagavat Path and a ceremonial programme of Sri Sri Auniati Satra, held at Rajgar
Addressing the 17th Central Mid-Term Conference of the Assam Press Correspondents' Union (APCU) in Tinsukia, Sonowal said the press has a critical responsibility to safeguard freedom of expression and strengthen democratic values in a rapidly evolving information landscape.
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, on Friday visited the Assam Book Fair at Khanapara in Guwahati, describing book fairs as "pilgrimage sites of knowledge" that nurture intellectual growth and a thoughtful society.
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, joined Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, as the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah inaugurated the Jyoti-Bishnu International Cultural Complex, the biggest such auditorium in the whole of Northeast