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Guwahati (Assam) [India], December 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on December 20 and 21. During his 2-day visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bamboo Orchids Terminal 2 at Guwahati Airport in Assam on December 20 and will lay the foundation stone of a new brownfield ammonia-urea complex at Namrup with an investment of Rs 12,000 crore on December 21. According to an official statement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that, the ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam's Veteran journalist and Padma Shri awardee Prafulla Govinda Baruah passed away at Apollo Hospital in Guwahati around 9:40 pm at the age of 94, after battling age-related ailments for nearly a week. Baruah, widely regarded as a leading figure in Assamese journalism, leaves a significant gap in the state's media landscape. Tributes flowed from across Assam, remembering him as a committed advocate of ethical and independent journalism. Born on July 26, 1932, in Dibrugarh, Baruah ...Read More >
MUMBAI: While prime minister Narendra Modi stressed that it was the right time for investors to put money in India's maritime sector, the chief economic advisor (CEA) to the government of India V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said that the country's GDP growth in FY 2025-26 would surpass the estimation of 6.3% and would be around 7%. Both were speaking at functions during India Maritime Week, being held from October 27 to 31 in Mumbai. The maritime week also saw a few key memorandums of unders ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 30 (PTI) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said 600 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 12 lakh crore investment proposals in the shipping sector were signed at India Maritime Week 2025. Addressing the media, the ports, shipping and waterways minister said India is going to become a superpower in the maritime sector. He said CEOs of 11 global shipping companies participated in India Maritime Week 2025 (IMW 2025), which started on October 27 at the Bombay Exhibi ...Read More >
Guwahati: Senior gynaecologist Dr Kantheswar Bordoloi from Morigaon district, who recently made headlines for allegedly not adhering to safety protocols while performing 21 C-sections in just 10 hours, was among three persons killed in a road accident near Nellie, while travelling in an SUV from Jagiroad in Morigaon to nearby Nagaon district.The accident, which took place on NH-27, occurred early on Tuesday morning at around 3:30 am. The two other deceased, Manas Mahanta and Asik Hussain, were l ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's maritime sector forms the backbone of its economy, with over 95 per cent of the nation's trade by volume moving through the sea, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Tuesday, adding that under the Net Zero by 2070 commitment, India aims to reduce carbon emissions per tonne of cargo by 30 per cent by 2030 and 70 per cent by 2047, making the sector a key driver of climate action. Addressing the 'India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025' here, Sonowal highlighted India's unwavering focu ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the USD 5 billion Great Nicobar Island Development Project will significantly boost India's maritime trade, multiplying its global share in the sector. Speaking at the inauguration of India Maritime Week 2025, Shah said India's democratic stability, naval strength, and strategic position between the Indo-Pacific and the Global South make it a rising maritime power. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the USD 5 billion Great Nicobar Island De ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 28 (ANI): V.O. Chidambaranar Port (VOC Port), Tuticorin, is positioned as India's southern hub for green shipping corridors, leading the way in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green hydrogen production. The Port took centre stage on the second day of India Maritime Week 2025, celebrated as Green Maritime Day at Hall 4 (Yellow Sea), NESCO Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. VOC Port, Tuticorin is the nodal organisation for Green Maritime Day organised by the ...Read More >
Minister Sarbananda Sonowal held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan Minister in Mumbai, Monday. Mumbai: 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. Both leaders discussed the possibility of expanding India-Sri Lanka maritime connectivity by launching a new route between Rameswaram and Talaimannar. In a post on X, the Ministry ...Read More >
MUMBAI: 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. Both leaders discussed the possibility of expanding India-Sri Lanka maritime connectivity by launching a new route between Rameshwaram and Talaimannar. In a post on X, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways informed, "A bilateral meeting was held between Shri Sarbananda ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 28 (ANI): 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. Both leaders discussed the possibility of expanding India-Sri Lanka maritime connectivity by launching a new route between Rameshwaram and Talaimannar. In a post on X, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways informed, "A bilateral m ...Read More >
Mumbai: India will aim to handle roughly a third of global seaborne trade by 2047, union ports, shipping and waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal said Monday. This will be supported by a fourfold increase in port capacity and the development of deep-draft mega ports, the minister said addressing attendees at the India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai. "India currently handles about 10% of seaborne trade, and our goal is to triple it by 2047," the minister said. In the past decade, the nation's po ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]October 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Indian Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 on October 29, where he will visit exhibition centers and experience zones before addressing a global gathering, Union Minister for Shipping, Ports and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Monday. The historic maritime event, inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, attracted participation from over 85 countries, with participation of over 350 speakers from across the w ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday highlighted that India's maritime sector, valued at nearly $1 trillion (Rs 84 lakh crore), holds immense investment potential in ports, shipping, and logistics. The minister was addressing the India Maritime Week 2025 here, focusing on the theme "Innovative Mechanisms for Ship Financing". Drawing from the success of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in mobilising Rs 1.4 lakh cro ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the 'India Maritime Week - 2025' in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Monday. On this occasion, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Son ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India] October 27 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, at the inauguration of India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, stated that under the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat has embraced the path of 'Samudra Se Samriddhi' and transformed its ports into gateways of prosperity. The Chief Minister delivered an impactful presentation on Gujarat's maritime sector at the inaugural session of India Maritime Week 2025, organised by the Ministr ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): The second edition of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue began in Mumbai on Monday, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and scholars to discuss the future of the blue economy, maritime logistics, ports, shipping, and the international ocean economy. 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 (Mo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): 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 Narendra Modi, India is setting new benchmarks in the maritime domain. "We have come a long way since the earlier editions of this event. It has grown significantly, wi ...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 >
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, along with Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Bhupender Yadav, met to discuss the Vadhavan Port Project. They emphasized its significance for job creation and global trade expansion. Later, Goyal briefed the Vice President on initiatives enhancing India's manufacturing and export capabilities, highlighting coordinated action for Viksit Bharat's vision. In a crucial meeting, Union Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal convened with Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterway ...Read More >
"Our ports have a very important role to play in making India a $30 trillion economy 2047," said Sonowal. Investments worth Rs 80 lakh crore would be made in the country's ports sector, minister for ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on October 15. Memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 10 lakh crore would be signed during the Maritime Week, be held later this month in Mumbai, the minister said at a New Mangalore Port Authority's (NMPA) 50-year celebration event in New ...Read More >
New Delhi/Mangaluru: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday inaugurated the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) and launched eight development projects, reinforcing India's commitment to maritime modernization and sustainability. At a grand ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, the event began with the lighting of a traditional lamp, followed by the release of a commemorative postal stamp, coin, and anthem marking 50 years of NMP ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will flag off the large gas carrier (VLGC) vessel Shivalik during its maiden call to India at Visakhapatnam Port on October 6 (Monday). The Shivalik has been recently acquired and inducted under the Indian flag by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) on September 10th, marking a significant milestone in India's maritime growth story. The vessel, operating under Indian ownership and flag, is scheduled to call at Vis ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will flag off the Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) Shivalik during its maiden call to India at Visakhapatnam Port on Monday. Shivalik, acquired and registered under the Indian flag by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) on September 10, 2025, marks a key milestone in India's maritime and energy sectors. The vessel will arrive at Visakhapatnam Port on October 6 to unload its maiden consignment of LPG cargo. Offi ...Read More >
The Shillong Chamber Choir (SCC), one of India's most beloved and celebrated musical ensembles, delivered a memorable performance at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 in Guwahati on Tuesday, September 30. Renowned for their soulful harmonies and genre-defying artistry, the choir presented a specially curated 8-minute set as part of the opening celebrations of the match. Their performance took place immediately after the toss and before the National Anthem, captivating audiences with a seam ...Read More >
The Cabinet approved widening the Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-715 in Assam. This project costs Rs 6,957 crore and covers 85.675 km. It includes wildlife-friendly measures for Kaziranga National Park. The existing highway passes through the park. Heavy traffic causes frequent animal accidents. This development will improve connectivity and safety. The Cabinet on Wednesday approved widening of Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-715 in Assam at a total capital cost of Rs 6,957 crore. Accordi ...Read More >
SINGAPORE - Indian musician Zubeen Garg died on Sept 19 after swimming in waters off St John's Island, and not while scuba diving as was initially reported by Indian media. In response to queries by The Straits Times on Oct 1, a spokesman for the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it has extended a copy of the autopsy report, along with its preliminary findings on Zubeen's death to the High Commission of India upon their request. SPF had earlier ruled out foul play. The 52-year-old was with mo ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 1 (PTI) People from all walks of life paid tributes to Assam's iconic singer Zubeen Garg as the 13th day rituals of his 'Mangolik karya' were held in his native place Jorhat on Wednesday, following Vedic and Vaishnav traditions. The rituals began at the Jorhat Sports Stadium with an all-faith prayer meeting, followed by 'Shraddhanjali' to the singer, which continued through the day. Zubeen's portrait, the urn carrying his ashes and the coffin in which his body was taken from Sing ...Read More >
Jorhat (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday met with the wife of Zubeen Garg, Garima Saikia Garg and offered condolences on behalf of the Congress Party on her husband's demise. Shivakumar attended the 13th day post-death rituals organised at Jorhat, where multiple political leaders gathered to pay respects. Speaking to the media, the Karnataka DyCM stressed that Zubeen Garg was one of the "greatest ambassadors" Assam has ever had. He al ...Read More >
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