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Inland waterways can open export avenues for small farmers: Former DG Ship
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Former Director General of Shipping Amitabh Kumar has said that the rapid development of inland waterways in India can be a "boon" for the agriculture sector, creating new export avenues for small and marginal farmers in riverine regions.
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India, Srilanka discuss new ferry route between Rameshwaram and Talaimanna
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lanka's Ports and Civil Aviation Minister, Anura Karunathilake, during the India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai.
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Second edition of 'Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue' begins in Mumb
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The three-day dialogue, from October 27 to October 29, being co-hosted by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), is part of the Ministry's biennial India Maritime Week (IMW), which is being held from October 27 to 31 in Mumbai.
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India setting new benchmarks in maritime sector: Sarbananda Sonowal
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The maritime sector stands as one of the strongest pillars of Viksit Bharat, Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, said while addressing the India Maritime Week 2025 inauguration event here on Monday. He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Na
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Amit Shah to inaugurate India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai on October 27
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The India Maritime Week 2025, organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in partnership with the Indian Ports Association, will run from October 27th to 31st. It will bring together leaders from the maritime industry, policymakers, investors, innovators, and stakeholders f
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launches eight maritime projects as NMPA
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the Curtain Raiser Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) at Bharat Mandapam on Wednesday.
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Sarbananda Sonowal unveils Hrishikesh Goswami's "Postmasteror Sadhu" amid
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal today unveiled the third collection of essays by noted writer, orator, and literary activist Hrishikesh Goswami, titled 'Postmasteror Sadhu', at a special ceremony held in Tezpur.
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India strengthens maritime 'Atmanirbharata' as VLGC Shivalik anchors under
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal received country's third Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) "Shivalik" under the Indian flag marking a proud milestone in India's maritime resurgence and energy security, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Mo
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Samsung heavy industries joins India's shipbuilding push with 'Swan Defens
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Korean shipbuilder, Samsung Heavy Industries on Monday announced its entry into the Indian shipbuilding industry through a partnership with Swan Defense and Heavy Industries in Gujarat, enhancing its participation in India's state-led initiative to boost local shipbuilding.
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Union Minister Shri Sonowal Inaugurates India's First Maritime Simulation
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 27: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, today inaugurated India's first-of-its-kind Maritime Simulation Centre at AMET Knowledge Park, Maersk's Centre of Excellence, Thenpattinam near Chennai. Also present at the ina
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Bihar Tourism Department, Inland Waterways Authority sign MoU to begin wat
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, between the Bihar Tourism Department and the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) on Friday to begin the Water Metro service in Patna.
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Pakistan: Climate experts warn neglect of waterways may worsen flood situa
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Experts and civil society members in Karachi urged urgent restoration of natural waterways to prevent severe urban flooding. At a Karachi Press Club session, speakers blamed poor planning, sewage in storm drains, and housing projects on riverbeds for the crisis, stressing better urban planni
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