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Sarbananda Sonowal
Who is Sarbananda Sonowal?
Sarbananda Sonowal is an Indian politician from Assam who served as its 14th Chief Minister from May 2016, elected from the Majuli constituency. He won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Assam's Dibrugarh constituency with 693,762 votes or 54.27 per cent of vote share, his main opponent Assam Jatiya Parishad's Lurinjyoti Gogoi managed to bag 32.42 per cent of vote share. Sonowal has also been reappointed as the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways under the newly formed NDA govt after the 2024 LS polls.
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Cochin Shipyard plans ₹6,000 crore projects in Vallarpadam and Thoothukudi
CSL plans a steel block fabrication facility at Vallarpadam and is exploring a shipbuilding and repair unit at Thoothukudi, with investments totalling around ₹6,000 crore
 "Cochin Shipyard plans ₹6,000 crore projects in Vallarpadam and Thoothukudi")
78 incidents involving Indian seafarers in Hormuz, 139 sailors in Strait
Shipping Secretary Vijay Kumar said 78 incidents involving Indian seafarers have been reported since the Iran war began, while eight vessels of Indian interest remain in Hormuz
 "78 incidents involving Indian seafarers in Hormuz, 139 sailors in Strait")
SCI to help India achieve ambition of becoming top shipping nation: Sonowal
At SCI's 65th anniversary, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the company would play a key role in India's shipbuilding ambitions, with its profit after tax expected to cross ₹2,000 cr in FY27
 "SCI to help India achieve ambition of becoming top shipping nation: Sonowal")
Sonowal reviews green shipping corridors, alternative fuel readiness
Major ports outlined progress on green fuel bunkering hubs and shore power facilities as the government seeks to accelerate decarbonisation of India's maritime sector
 "Sonowal reviews green shipping corridors, alternative fuel readiness")
India repatriated 4,048 seafarers from Gulf amid West Asia crisis: Sonowal
The minister further said the country has emerged as the second-largest supplier of seafarers globally and expressed confidence that India would soon become the world's largest supplier
Govt approves greenfield shipbuilding cluster in Gujarat's Porbandar
The Centre has approved a greenfield shipbuilding cluster in Porbandar and backed a Rs 1,570 crore ship repair facility in Vadinar to strengthen India's maritime manufacturing
 "Govt approves greenfield shipbuilding cluster in Gujarat's Porbandar")
Tracking every Indian seafarer, irrespective of vessel's flag: Sonowal
Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal ordered real-time monitoring of all Indian seafarers and tighter safety measures after attacks on two merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
 "Tracking every Indian seafarer, irrespective of vessel's flag: Sonowal")
Maersk places maiden India order for 1,000 containers with DCM Containers
Danish shipping major AP Moller-Maersk has placed an order for 1,000 containers with DCM Containers, marking the first such order by a global carrier from an Indian manufacturer
 "Maersk places maiden India order for 1,000 containers with DCM Containers")
Great Nicobar Port won't stop; Phase-I to start by 2028: Sarbananda Sonowal
Shipping minister says the Galathea Bay transhipment terminal project will proceed as planned, despite opposition over environmental and tribal concerns
Over 1.85 mn Assam farmers get PM-KISAN aid worth ₹8,200 cr: Sonowal
Since the launch of the scheme, farmers in Assam have received cumulative assistance exceeding ₹8,292 crore, Sonowal said
Coordinating with stakeholders on safety after recent attacks: Sonowal
The Centre is working with the MEA, Indian Navy, foreign missions and shipping companies to safeguard Indian seafarers amid escalating maritime security concerns
India reports another vessel incident involving MT Jalveer off Oman coast
Indian embassy in Oman did not specify if the vessel involved in Thursday's incident had Indian seafarers on board
 "India reports another vessel incident involving MT Jalveer off Oman coast")
Three missing Indian seafarers aboard MT Settebello confirmed dead: Sonowal
Sonowal said he has directed officials to ensure immediate repatriation of the rescued crew members and swift return of the mortal remains of the deceased for their final rites
 "Three missing Indian seafarers aboard MT Settebello confirmed dead: Sonowal")
West Asia crisis must not become opportunity to profiteer: Sonowal
Shipping minister asks maritime players to avoid profiteering amid West Asia crisis, ensure transparency in charges and faster cargo clearance at ports
₹10,000 crore container scheme under appraisal: Sarbananda Sonowal
Government's Rs 10,000 crore container manufacturing scheme is under appraisal, aiming to boost domestic capacity, cut import dependence and strengthen supply chains
Centre to prepare roadmap to tackle challenges in shipping sector
Shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal asks officials to prepare a roadmap to address industry challenges as geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions strain maritime trade
Safety mechanisms activated for seafarers amid West Asia tensions: Sonowal
The Centre is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, adding that all necessary mechanisms have been activated to ensure the safety of seafarers
On the anvil: Virtual trade corridors to ease digital bottlenecks
India is pushing virtual trade corridors and paperless logistics with key partners as digital trade becomes central to FTA talks with the EU and the US
Container scheme to attract ₹1 trillion investments, says Sonowal
Container support scheme will lead to capacity equal to 10% of global demand
 "Container scheme to attract ₹1 trillion investments, says Sonowal")
Sonowal flags off first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell vessel in Varanasi
Sonowal said the hydrogen-powered vessel reflects India's growing technological capabilities and its commitment to sustainable energy
 "Sonowal flags off first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell vessel in Varanasi")