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Sarbananda Sonowal introduces two shipping-related bills in Lok Sabha
Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday introduced two bills -- Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, and the Bills of Lading Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha.
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Govt will come out with new shipbuilding policy soon: Shipping Minister
The industry had shown several concerns about the policy, which are now being deliberated on by the ministry before it unveils the final policy
From student leader to 3 term minister, Sonowal sworn in as Union minister
Sonowal, 62, was accused of failing to convince the BJP government at the Centre to not bring the Bill in Parliament, which they claimed compromised the interests of the indigenous population
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Chabahar: From more port pacts to managing risk, India's next move revealed
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal says the India-Iran long-term agreement for operating the Chabahar port could become a template for future port pacts
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After long wait, India inks Chabahar port's 10-year deal with Iran
India's plans with the port go beyond commercial interests, according to the Centre
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India to sign 10-year agreement with Iran to manage Chabahar Port
Chabahar Port will serve as a vital link connecting India to Afghanistan, Central Asia, and the broader Eurasian region
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Lok Sabha elections: Different party, but same Dibrugarh seat for Sonowal
When the BJP won the Assembly elections again in 2021, Himanta Biswa Sarma succeeded Sonowal, who was sent to the Rajya Sabha and inducted in the Union Cabinet
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CAA won't impact indigenous people, NDA will win at least 12 seats: Sonowal
Sonowal, the former CM of Assam, said that he believes the central law on citizenship is not going to affect the interest of the indigenous people here
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Tamil Nadu's VOC Port will be India's first green hydrogen hub: Sonowal
Also, Chennai would become the gateway to the Eastern Maritime Corridor to Vladivostok, Russia, and further increase the bilateral trade between the two countries, he said
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Traditional system of medicines gaining worldwide acceptance: Sonowal
He also said that the traditional medicine sector of India has grown beyond geographical boundaries and reached a global market, under the BJP-led central government
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India, Iran discuss development of cooperation between two countries
Both South Asia and the Persian Gulf have strong commercial, energy, cultural and people-to-people links, the MEA said
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Bilateral trade between India, Russia likely to increase this year: Sonowal
The Eastern Maritime Corridor between the ports on the east coast of India and the Far East region of Russia promises "immense potential" to unlock new trade opportunities, he said
India moving towards integrated medicine approach with Ayush: Sonowal
The minister also laid the foundation stone for Ayush Diksha', a first-of-its-kind centre for the development of human resources for ayush professionals in future
250 million people lifted out of poverty by Modi govt: Union Min Sonowal
More than 25 crore Indians have been pulled out from poverty during the nine and half years of the BJP-led NDA government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Sonowal
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PM Modi dedicates Rs 4,000 crore worth of projects to nation in Kochi
The government anticipates that with the dedication of these projects, CSL is poised to double its turnover within the next four years to Rs 7,000 crores
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Govt to invest Rs 60,000 cr in river cruise tourism, green vessels
Sonowal also said the government aims at investing another Rs 15,000 crore in green transport over the next 10 years to develop 1,000 vessels and ferries
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Sonowal to chair first Inland Waterways Development Council meet on Monday
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will also unveil groundbreaking initiatives, including "Harit Nauka - Guidelines for Green Transition of Inland Vessels" and the "River Cruise Tourism Roadmap 2047"
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11 firms expressed interest in port project in Great Nicobar Island: Govt
The project is located on the international trade route, with existing transhipment terminals like Singapore, Klang and Colombo in proximity
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Ram Temple inauguration: 'It is a matter of great pride', says Sonowal
As PM Narendra Modi is set to attend the installation of Lord Ram's idol in Ayodhya's Ram Temple on January 22, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, "We always seek blessings from Lord Ram "
North East has become powerhouse of India's growth under PM Modi: Sonowal
Sonowal said over Rs 5 trillion grant has been given to the eight states in the region in over nine years in a major boost to its infrastructure