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NIIMH has 448 books on history of medicine, 285 palm leaf manuscripts: Govt

The collection has several classical texts of Ayush systems and European medicine, which includes some early editions, Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal told the Rajya Sabha

PM Modi to dedicate 3 national Ayush institutes to nation on Dec 11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on December 11 dedicate to the nation three national Ayush institutes -- All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa; National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM), Ghaziabad; and National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Delhi. These institutes will further strengthen research, international collaborations and facilitate affordable Ayush services for larger community, Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Tuesday. While addressing the media, Sonowal also gave details of the 9th World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) in Goa's Panjim, which will showcase the scientificity, efficacy, and the strength of Ayush System of Medicines at Global level. The establishment of these institutes is in line with the prime minister's vision of expansion of infrastructure and human resources, and promotion of research in the traditional medical systems, he said. These three institutes will create 400 additional seats for students in UG, PG and doctoral courses, he sai

Culture is the mirror of society, says Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal

"Indian arts and culture are one of the richest resources in the world," he said

Centre committed to exploring waterways potential for NE's benefit: Sonowal

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the Central government is working to explore the full potential of inland waterways as it is an important means of communication for the development of the interior parts. He also underlined the role of waterways in ensuring greater economic vibrancy in the North Eastern region. After reviewing the progress of waterways projects for Barak Valley of Assam on Saturday, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Saturday said, "Northeast India is rich and its richness must reach the world in order to make people aware of our rich heritage and resources. Inland Waterways comes as a wonderful avenue for us - the people of Northeast - to take our produce out into the global trade map in an efficient and economical way." Sonowal, who hails from Assam, said the Central government is working towards unlocking this potential of the North East by enabling the river systems to act as a conduit of growth and development. "As the engine of New .

If we take care of nature, it will take care of us: Sarbananda Sonowal

Understand the importance and power of nature, "if we take care of nature, it will take care of us," Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said here on Friday. On the occasion of 5th Naturopathy Day, he was speaking at an event organised by International Naturopathy Organization (INO), Surya Foundation with the support of Ministry of Ayush. Nature is the form of God, we should understand the power, potential and wealth present in it but sometimes we do not give importance to these things and get surrounded by troubles. If we take care of nature, it will take care of us," he said. The video message of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was also played before the gathering, an official statement said. The main event was organized at National Institute of Naturopathy in Pune. This year's Naturopathy Day was celebrated with the theme, 'Naturopathy: An Integrative Medicine', thus spreading the message of patient-oriented approach of treatment with naturopathy across the country. Kavita Garg,

Sonowal to open 'PM Gati Shakti Multimodal Waterways Summit' at Varanasi

Union Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will preside over the inauguration of the 'PM Gati Shakti Multimodal Waterways Summit' at Varanasi on November 11

Centre, state govt trying to find solution to erosion problem: Sonowal

Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said the Centre, along with Assam government, is trying to find a pragmatic and sustainable solution to the state's flood and erosion problems. Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said this during his visit to several erosion affected areas of his home district Dibrugarh in Assam. He made enquiries with the common people about the losses incurred due to of the erosion, especially by Brahmaputra and Dibru rivers. The minister visited Pukhurijaan, Balijaan, Bindhakota, Bornamghorstholi, Gereki Nepali and other affected areas, an official statement said. "To find a pragmatic and sustainable solution to Assam's flood and erosion woes, the Union and state governments are working together under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," he said. The minister said the government is giving special emphasis on creating a scientific solution to prevent erosion in the state. He said erosion resistant embankm

Sonowal calls upon experts, researchers of Ayurveda to lead movement

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal visited the Government Ayurveda College in Jalukbari, Guwahati on Saturday

Sonowal hands over appointment letters under 'Rozgar Mela' in Assam

As a part of the 'Rozgar Mela' initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal handed over the appointment letters to the newly selected youths at Guwahati on Saturday.

Youth should work with dedication for growth of country, says Sonowal

Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said the youth should work with honesty and dedication for the growth of the country. The Union minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, was speaking after handing over appointment letters to 200 successful candidates who got employment in government departments here. Sonowal, who virtually joined the launching of Rozgar Mela by Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, Today is a historic day for the youth of the country as under the dynamic leadership of the Prime Minister, 75,000 youths of the country have joined the workforce. The Prime Minister launched the "Rozgar Mela" on Saturday to recruit 10 lakh people across the country via video conferencing and more than 75,000 people were given appointment letters for various government jobs in the first tranche. The PM has rightly pointed out that the role of our youth in shaping and building a new India is crucial for the country to become Atmanirbhar by 2047, Sonowal said. ''The government l

Sonowal lays foundation stone of National Institute of Sowa Rigpa in Leh

Union Minister of Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday laid the foundation stone of the new complex of the National Institute of Sowa Rigpa here on Friday and said the new infrastructure will give a boost to the traditional system of medicine. "This will also provide a much-needed modern platform for propagating the rich India medicinal heritage Sowa-Rigpa through quality research and education," the minister said. Sonowal also inaugurated the administrative block of the NISR and interacted with its students. He said the Ministry of Ayush will provide full support for the preservation and promotion of Sowa-Rigpa. The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ambrosia Food Farm, Uttarakhand.

Shipping minister Sonowal reviews development work at Chabahar port

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday visited the Shahid Behestti port at Chabahar in Iran to review the progress in the development of the port, an official statement said. The statement further said that in an effort to invigorate the potential of Chabahar port, Sonowal also handed over six mobile harbour cranes to Indian Ports Global Chabahar Free Trade Zone (IPGCFTZ) at the port. According to the statement, Sonowal said that India remains committed to developing and popularising Chabahar Port in Iran. He was accompanied by India's Ambassador to Iran, Gaddam Dharmendra and Ali Akbar Safaee, deputy minister and Managing Director of Ports and Maritime Organisation, Iran. "Sonowal and Safaee had a fruitful meeting on development of maritime and port cooperation between Iran and India. Both the delegation discussed the possibilities of trade and unlock trade potential between Central Asian countries with South Asian, ASEAN and even from Far E

Sonowal's Iran visit could see extension of lease for Chabahar Port

The short-term lease agreement for using the Shaheed Behesti terminal typically sees a renewal tenure of one year on a rolling basis

Gadkari, Chouhan out, BSY, 5 others in as BJP rejigs parliamentary body

The BJP on Wednesday dropped Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan from its parliamentary board and brought in six new faces including B S Yediyurappa and Iqbal Singh Lalpura. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, K Laxman, Sudha Sadav and Satyanarayan Jatiya are the other new members of the BJP's apex organisational body -- an attempt by the party to make the parliamentary board more socially and regionally representative. Lalpura will be the first Sikh to have a seat in the BJP parliamentary board as a person from a minority community. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh and BJP president J P Nadda are among its members. The party also rejigged its Central Election Committee and included former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Om Mathur and its women wing chief Vanathi Srinivasan. Former Union minister Shahnawaz Hussain and Jual Oram have been dropped fr

Expected better outcome in research, academics through Siddha: Sonowal

He said this while inaugurating a new headquarters office building for Central Council for Research in Siddha and new OPD Block of Ayothidoss Pandithar Hospital of the National Institute of Siddha

India seeks to unlock trade potential with Central Asia via Chabahar port

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday addressed diplomats from Central Asian countries, seeking higher trade engagement via the Chabahar free trade route

Karnataka to issue tenders for developing marina facilities in PPP mode: CM

Marina facilities, which will be set up at Byndoor, Mangalore and Malpe coastal areas, would be a place for leisure, tourism and business development activities in lines of Singapore, he said.

Union Minister asks ports to prepare plan to become mega ports by 2047

The three-day Chintan Baithak of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) chaired by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal concluded on Tuesday

Cordelia Cruises aims to pump in $1 bn by 2025 to boost India operations

The company's bullish outlook is in line with the government's projection of a 10-fold growth for this industry over the next decade.

PM Modi to lead Yoga Day celebrations in Mysuru on June 21: Union Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the main event of the eighth International Day of Yoga celebrations on June 21 in Mysuru, Karnataka.