Page 2 - Latest Updates on Sarbananda Sonowal
Modi govt plans to invest ₹5,000 cr to develop Northeast waterways: Sonowal
He said that, over the past 11 years, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has transformed India's maritime sector with record growth in cargo handling, capacity and coastal shipping
 "Modi govt plans to invest ₹5,000 cr to develop Northeast waterways: Sonowal")
Kaladan project between India, Myanmar to be operational by 2027: Sonowal
The ambitious Kaladan project between India and Myanmar is aimed at reducing the Northeast's distance from the rest of the country
Atmanirbharta in shipping a key goal of maritime policy: Sarbananda Sonowal
Minister Sonowal says India is working with global partners to boost shipbuilding tech, establish smart islands, and enhance seafarer employment under Make in India
Boat capsize: Kerala on high alert, efforts on to avert major marine crisis
All company representatives of MSC have arrived in Kochi and have been advised to visit both the Indian Coast Guard and MMD offices, Sonowal said
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Northeast Waterways to get boost from ₹1K cr investment: Sarbananda Sonowal
Feasibility studies for IWT development on the Tiawng and Chhimtuipui rivers in Mizoram, as well as on Umiam Lake and the Ummgot River (NW106) in Meghalaya were also reviewed
French shipping company CMA CGM launches vessel under Indian flag
First foreign firm to fly the Indian flag on its vessel
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India's largest cruise terminal starts operations at Mumbai port
Shipping minister Sonowal flagged off cruise ops at Mumbai Terminal
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LS clears Coastal Shipping Bill 2024 to boost maritime trade: Sonowal
The bill also regulates foreign vessels chartered by Indian entities and outlines penalties for violations, aligning with the government's push for decriminalising laws
Govt moves Bill to remove licence need for Indian coastal shippers
Opposition claims bill promotes centralisation of power
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Sarbananda Sonowal to move Coastal Shipping Bill in Lok Sabha today
The bill will be moved to consolidate and amend the law relating to regulation of coastal shipping to encourage the trade and ensure that the country is equipped with a coastal fleet
Centre introduces Indian Ports Bill 2025 to amend 117-year-old legislation
After previous opposition from states, bill takes reconciliatory approach on port powers, officials say
Govt unveils consortium of public sector companies to operate global ports
Move to streamline logistics, strengthen supply chain: Sonowal
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Govt to spend Rs 4,800 cr for waterways development in Assam: Sonowal
The ports, shipping and waterways minister was speaking at a session on the state's road, railway and riverine infrastructure at the 'Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit' here
Sonowal launches projects worth Rs 2,000 cr to expand capacity at JNPA
JNPA is amongst top global ports and India's largest port. It has crossed 10+ million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent unit) capacity in January 2025
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Cargo handling capacity reached 133 MMT in last 10 yrs: Sarbananda Sonowal
IWDC, the apex body for policy deliberation on the promotion & propagation of inland waterways in India, witnessed major announcements to boost infrastructure along national waterways
Union Minister Sonowal launches National River Traffic & Navigation System
A series of new initiatives across 21 Inland Waterway States were announced worth more than Rs 1400 crore, on the occasion of the second meeting of IWDC
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India aims to be a maritime power by 2030, says Sarbananda Sonowal
The Union Cabinet had approved the project in October, even though it had been in the works much earlier. Currently, its physical progress stands at 60 per cent
 "India aims to be a maritime power by 2030, says Sarbananda Sonowal")
Minister Sarbananda Sonowal pays tribute to martyrs of Assam movement
From 1979 to 1985, Assamese people fought against infiltrators... I pay my tributes to all those who sacrificed their lives for their country in the Assam movement, he said
Hindi has potential to unite country: Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Speaking at the 83rd convocation of Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Union Minister Sonowal said that Hindi was a unifying factor, which could unite the nation
Sonowal seeks apology from Congress for its 'total failure' in Northeast
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also said that the Northeast has now become a place of peace and prosperity under 10-year rule of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
