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Jalaj Srivastava is IWAI chairman
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Nov 19 (ANI): Jalaj Srivastava, a 1984 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has been appointed the chairman of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). The IWAI comes under the Union Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, currently headed by
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Cleaning drive initiated in Dal Lake ahead of tourist season
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Jun 4 (ANI): The Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) on Monday initiated a massive mission to clean the famous Dal Lake here.
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Banking sector being roped in to develop inland waterways
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): Easy financing models being worked upon to promote private participation for developing inland waterways.
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Nepal PM Oli to receive PM Modi on his arrival: Sources
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be received by his Nepali counterpart in the country's historical and ancient city of Janakpur on May 11, according to the sources.
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Northeast development will be based on HIRA: NITI Aayog
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Agartala (Tripura) [India], Apr. 10 (ANI): NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajeev Kumar on Tuesday said that focus of development projects in the northeast region will be based on the concept of Highways, Inland Waterways, Railways and Airways (HIRA) as spelled out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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India, Nepal agree to develop inland waterways
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 7 (ANI): India and Nepal recognised the untapped potential of inland waterways, in order to contribute towards the overall economic development of the region.
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India, Nepal tout 'strong relations'
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): India and Nepal on Saturday touted strong bilateral relationship, dousing the Chinese hopes.
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Waterways connectivity for Navi Mumbai airport: Gadkari
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai [India], Feb 18 (ANI): Union Minister of Water Resources, Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Sunday said his ministry will connect Navi Mumbai International airport with Mumbai city through waterways.
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Gadkari envisions cab-like functioning for 'seaplanes'
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 13 (ANI): Union Minister for Shipping and Waterways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday shed light on his vision for seaplanes to provide cab-like services in India.
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Inland waterways to be developed in Vijayawada: AP CM
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India] (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said that inland waterways will be developed in Vijayawada as major means of transport.
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Govt approves revalidation of permission to raise EBR of Rs. 660 cr by IWA
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): The Central Government on Wednesday gave its approval for revalidation of permission to raise Extra Budgetary Resource (EBRs) of Rs. 660 crore through government bonds by Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) in 2017-18.
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Cabinet approves funds for national waterways development, maintenance
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the amendment of Central Road Fund Act, 2000 to allocate 2.5 per cent of the proceeds of Central Road Fund (CRF) for development and maintenance of National Waterways (NWs) a
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