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New Delhi, Apr 7 (UNI) In a major boost to regional maritime cooperation, Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) to enhance capabilities in ship repair, maintenance, and shipbuilding across South Asia, DCIL said here on Tuesday. The strategic collaboration combines DCIL's extensive dredging fleet and operational expertise with CDPLC's advanced shipbuilding and repair infrastructure. The partnership aim ...Read More >
Nearly 1,800 Indian nationals have left Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict, while two Indian-flagged carriers laden with 62,000 metric tonnes of LPG are expected to reach Indian ports this week after safely transiting the Strait of Hormuz, officials said on Monday. Indian nationals wishing to leave Iran have had to make their way to Armenia and Azerbaijan via land border crossings as Iranian airspace has been closed since the start of hostilities on Februa ...Read More >
Indian LPG tankers in Hormuz: India got some relief on Monday as two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers safely crossed the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz and continued their journey towards Indian ports. Officials said Green Sanvi is carrying 46,650 tonnes of cargo and is likely to reach an Indian port on April 7. Another ship, Green Asha, is carrying 15,500 tonnes and is expected to arrive on April 9. At a briefing, Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways ...Read More >
New Delhi: Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers have safely crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz and are headed for Indian ports even as 16 other vessels remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, officials said Monday. LPG vessel Green Sanvi carrying 46,650 tonnes of LPG is scheduled to reach Indian port on April 7 while Green Asha with 15,500 tonnes of cargo is scheduled to touch Indian coast on April 9, said Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways at a news br ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers have safely crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz and are headed for Indian ports even as 16 other vessels remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, officials said Monday. LPG vessel Green Sanvi carrying 46,650 tonnes of LPG is scheduled to reach Indian port on April 7 while Green Asha with 15,500 tonnes of cargo is scheduled to touch Indian coast on April 9, said Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry on Monday stated that two Indian-flagged vessels carrying over 60,000 metric tonnes of LPG have transited through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days and are expected to reach India this week amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Speaking during an inter-ministerial briefing here, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal, said the vessels - Green Sadhvi and Green Asha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry on Monday stated that two Indian-flagged vessels carrying over 60,000 metric tonnes of LPG have transited through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days and are expected to reach India this week amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Speaking during an inter-ministerial briefing here, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal, said the vessels - Green Sadhvi and Green Asha ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, India -- The Jammu and Kashmir government has abandoned a three-decade-old policy of relocating families from Dal Lake, replacing it with a new conservation strategy that treats lake dwellers as partners in restoration rather than obstacles to it. The policy shift, announced in March 2026, comes as residents around the iconic Himalayan lake witnessed green sludge accumulating on the water's surface in recent weeks, triggering public concern about pollution levels in the 18-square-kilo ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 31, 2026:Autocracy Machinery Pvt. Ltd. has strengthened its presence in India's water restoration sector with the deployment of its Rudra Amphimax 2530T amphibious excavator at Tank Bund, Hussain Sagar, in collaboration with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA). The mechanised cleanup initiative was inaugurated by Ponnam Prabhakar, Minister of Transport and BC Welfare, along with Danam Nagender, MLA - Khairatabad. Senior officials including B. Ravinder (Chief ...Read More >
VMPL Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 31: Autocracy Machinery Pvt. Ltd. has strengthened its presence in India's water restoration sector with the deployment of its Rudra Amphimax 2530T amphibious excavator at Tank Bund, Hussain Sagar, in collaboration with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA). The mechanised cleanup initiative was inaugurated by Ponnam Prabhakar, Minister of Transport and BC Welfare, along with Danam Nagender, MLA - Khairatabad. Senior officials includi ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) on Monday introduced a state-of-the-art amphibious excavator near Sanjeevaiah Park along PVNR Marg to boost lake restoration works. The machinery was inaugurated by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar. It will be used for desilting, dredging, removal of aquatic weeds, strengthening of bunds, and clearing of debris and sludge in lakes and nalas, including Kukatpally Nala. Officials said the equipment would support the restoratio ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) on Monday introduced a state-of-the-art amphibious excavator near Sanjeevaiah Park along PVNR Marg to boost lake restoration works. The machinery was inaugurated by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar. It will be used for desilting, dredging, removal of aquatic weeds, strengthening of bunds, and clearing of debris and sludge in lakes and nalas, including Kukatpally Nala. Officials said the equipment would support the restoratio ...Read More >
The matter was raised in the house by Dharampur MLA Chandershekhar on behalf of Manali MLA Bhuvneshwar Gaur. Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur also participated in the discussion. He asked when the dredging and channel improvement works -- aimed at mitigating potential damage from the upcoming monsoon season -- would be completed. Chandrashekhar further said stated that his own constituency is also facing the same issues and dredging operations should be undertaken in that region as well. Res ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) As many as 19 ships with LPG, crude oil and LNG meant for India are currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the escalating war in West Asia. At an inter-ministerial briefing on the fallout of developments in West Asia, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, said 10 foreign-flagged vessels with energy cargo for India are currently stranded. These include 3 vessels with LPG, four crude oil tankers and three lique ...Read More >
India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 is a vision of India's maritime resurgence Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India's largest port developer and operator, is set to showcase its role in shaping the nation's Blue Economy at the ensuing India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025. India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 is taking place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from October 27-31. Adani Ports will showcase how technology, inclusion and indigenous innovation are powering the nation's jo ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath said that the historic Garhmukteshwar fair, which is a living symbol of Uttar Pradesh's deep-rooted faith, spirituality, and cultural heritage, will be organised as 'mini-Kumbh' this year. The fair will be held from October 30 to November 5 and the state government aims to organise it with devotion, discipline, and cleanliness, so that every devotee returns in peace and with divine blessings. Around 50 lakh devotees are likely to attend the fair.On Sunday, ...Read More >
India Maritime Week 2025: World's largest maritime gathering begins on Monday in Mumbai, Adani Ports to sign several MoUs with multiple Port Authorities The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is gearing up to host India Maritime Week 2025 (IMW 2025) from October 27 to 31 at the NESCO Grounds in Mumbai. According to a statement by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, this will be the largest maritime gathering globally, bringing together key stakeholders from across the ...Read More >
The surplus water released from the city's Chembarambakkam reservoir, empties into the Adyar river which meets the Bay of Bengal in Chennai. Discharging surplus water from the dam is the usual flood control measure resorted to by the Water Resources Department to retain the water level in the dam. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday inspected the dredging work underway at the Adyar Estuary in view of the Northeast monsoon. The surplus water released from the city's Chembarambakkam r ...Read More >
Motor pumps have been installed in many flood-prone areas to quickly drain out accumulated rainwater and prevent further damage to roads, she added. It may be recalled that Mayor Priya, along with HRD and CE Minister and CMDA Chairman P.K. Sekharbabu, inspected the dredging work in Buckingham Canal in Royapuram Zone on Saturday. The minister directed the officials to ensure the free flow of rainwater and the immediate removal of waste from the canal to prevent flooding. "This area lies adjace ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday undertook a surprise inspection of the Adyar River mouth for the second consecutive day, reviewing the ongoing dredging and widening operations intended to facilitate free flow of floodwater into the Bay of Bengal during the intensifying northeast monsoon. The inspection, which took place near Srinivasapuram, follows CM Stalin's earlier visit on October 24. Officials from the Public Works Department and the Greater Chennai Co ...Read More >
Delhi water minister said the equipment, a Watermaster Classic IV, will be used to augment the Yamuna cleaning efforts and enhance the river's water-carrying capacity. Delhi water minister Parvesh Verma on Wednesday said that a state-of-the-art dredging machine from Finland will arrive in the Capital by December to aid in the desilting and dredging of Yamuna and the Najafgarh drain. Sharing a demonstration video on social media, Verma said the equipment, a Watermaster Classic IV, will be used t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) The Delhi government has procured an advanced machine from Finland to undertake large-scale dredging, desilting, and cleaning operations in the Yamuna river, Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Verma said on Thursday. The machine, called Amphibious Classic 4 Multipurpose Dredger Machine, will arrive in India before December and will be operational from January, he added. According to officials, capable of operating both on land and in water, the machine "combi ...Read More >
Officials at the launch of India's largest dredger, Dredge Godavari, at the Chochin Shipyard Limited on October 18, 2025 (Saturday). Dredge Godavari, India's largest dredger, owned by Visakhapatnam-based Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL), was launched at the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) by DCIL Chairman M. Angamuthu on October 18, 2025 (Saturday). Currently, the DCIL caters to 60 million cubic metres of dredging out of a total 120 million cubic metres. With the addition of Dredge G ...Read More >
"KOCHI: The Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) is keen on building capacity, confidence and credibility, said chairman and managing director (CMD) Madhu S Nair. "We were the first greenfield shipyard in India, the first to build large ships in India and we collaborated with the Indian Navy to build the nation's first aircraft carrier. We launched a warship with more than 90% indigenous content, from design to equipment. "India's maritime story is no longer about building ships, but about building capac ...Read More >
Kochi, Oct 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), India's leading shipbuilder under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, marked a significant milestone on Saturday with the simultaneous launch of three state-of-the-art vessels -- an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), a Hybrid Electric Methanol-Ready Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), and the country's largest Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger, DCI Dredge Godavari. The triple launch underlines In ...Read More >
Cochin Shipyard Limited is launching three advanced vessels. These include an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft for the Indian Navy. A Hybrid Electric Methanol-Ready Commissioning Service Operation Vessel and India's largest Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger are also being launched. These launches highlight India's engineering prowess and commitment to sustainable maritime development. Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a public-sector shipbuilder, will launch three technologically advanced v ...Read More >
Kochi, Oct 16 (UNI) Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), one of India's premier shipbuilders, is set to achieve a landmark milestone in the nation's shipbuilding and maritime engineering sector with the simultaneous launch of three technologically advanced vessels: the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), the Hybrid Electric Methanol-Ready Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), and India's largest Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger, DCI Dredge Godavari. ...Read More >
Kolkata/Darjeeling: "If you play with nature, nature will retaliate. With such unrestricted constructions and hydro-projects like those in Sikkim, exploitation is on... The situation might turn out to be dangerous," CM Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday while addressing an administrative meeting in Darjeeling. Banerjee added that she had asked the Geographical Survey of India (GSI) to study Darjeeling and Kalimpong's seismic zones.Giving an initial assessment of north Bengal flood damage, Banerje ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday announced multiple initiatives by the government to boost the waterways and maritime sector in the region. "With an investment of Rs 5,000 crore earmarked, the Union Government has drawn up major initiatives in this regard," Sarbananda Sonowal said. Also Read | US Demands Trade Deals or Threatens Tariffs by August 1. He said that, over the past 11 years, the Ministry of Ports, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Monday announced multiple initiatives by the Government to boost the waterways and maritime sector in the region. With an investment of 5,000 crores earmarked, the Union Government has drawn up major initiatives in this regard, a release from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said. As per the release, over the past 11 years, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) ...Read More >
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