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Union Minister Sonowal meets senior BJP leader Bijoya Chakraborty, wishes
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
During the visit, Sonowal asked about her health and exchanged greetings with her.
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Sarbananda Sonowal envisions BIMSTEC Pact as blueprint to transform Bay of
Updated : 11 months ago IST
In his opening remarks, Union Minister Sonowal highlighted how the sea does not separate but rather connects the BIMSTEC countries.
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Union Minister Sonowal envisions BIMSTEC Maritime Transport pact as bluepr
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The event is being attended by policymakers, high end officials, maritime experts, port authorities, private sector stakeholders, and academic scholars from all seven BIMSTEC nations, i.e. Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka & Thailand.
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Modi govt plans Rs 5,000-crore investment to develop Northeast waterways:
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Over the past 11 years, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has transformed India's maritime sector, achieving record growth in cargo handling, capacity, and coastal shipping. Major ports have nearly doubled their capacity, and cruise tourism is rising with ambition. New t
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India now has 111 national waterways, up from 5 under UPA: Union Minister
Updated : 12 months ago IST
"Out of the 111 national waterways, 29 are currently operational," Sonowal said while addressing an event organised under the Jal Marg Vikas Project in Bihar's Patna.
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Modi govt invested Rs 44,859 crore in over 3,600 projects for Northeast: U
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, strongly countered the Congress party's criticism of the Modi government's performance over the past 11 years, asserting that the grand old party has "forfeited the right to criticise" in the court of the people.
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India's maritime sector witnesses surge in women seafarers, 649% growth in
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday highlighted that India's maritime sector has witnessed a surge in the numbers of women seafarers in the last 10 years, recording a whopping growth of 649 per cent. He made these remarks at the inaugural of International Day for Women in Maritime c
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal conducts comprehensive review of key mar
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In light of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Union Minister Sonowal reviewed key maritime projects and directed the officials to ensure that business remains as usual.
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"Modi govt to hit hard against terror, every citizen stands with its resol
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
"Strict action will be taken against Pakistan so that it never dares to use terrorism against India again. Every citizen stands with the Modi Government's resolve. This is a united resolve of every Indian. We will fight terrorism with full strength. The resolve of new Bharat against terror i
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Union Minister Sonowal launches digital portal for national waterways
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched a dedicated digital portal developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) to invite private investment in infrastructure development on National Waterways, a release from Ministry of Ports, Shipping and
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Union Minister Sonowal announces IMU developmental projects worth Rs. 67 c
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Infrastructural projects include the installation of advanced simulators and solar power plants; implementing better sports facilities, and renovating student hostels.
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Union Minister Sonowal lays foundation stone for capacity expansion at AMC
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The cabins will be spaced out across four floors with advanced medical care for patients. The fully furnished four-storied facility will be developed with an investment of Rs 8.89 crore. The Oil India Limited will support the cost as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility.
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