Sustainability presents opportunity for innovation and growth, say industry observersDuring a panel discussion at the ET MSME Awards, entrepreneurs explain with examples how sustainability is a business enabler.
13 Dec, 2023, 11.09 AM IST
Scientists dive into the dark waters of Miami to develop hybrid coral reefThe project seeks to protect coastal bases from hurricane surges using hybrid reefs.
18 Aug, 2022, 09.34 AM IST
Sebi fines 8 entities for fraudulent trade in Videocon sharesThese are facing a fine of Rs 16 lakh, payable jointly and severally, for violation of Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices...
20 Sep, 2021, 11.26 PM IST
Sebi bars KKDIL, directors from securities market for violating public issue normsThe order came after Sebi received several complaints and conducted an examination against the company to ascertain if Kalyani and Kalyani ...
16 Sep, 2020, 11.14 PM IST
India on cusp of waterways revolution; 4% cut in logistics cost to lift exports by 30%: Nitin GadkariCoastal shipping is developed in such a fashion that it can carry all kinds of cargo - automobile, fertiliser, cement, steel, foodgrain, su...
10 Jan, 2019, 06.49 PM IST
Sagarmala to save up to Rs 40000 crore per year in logistics by 2025An emphasis on coastal shipping to complement road and rail transport can lead to overall logistic cost savings.
24 Oct, 2016, 08.56 PM IST
Coastal shipping of commodities to save Rs 40,000 crore/year: GovernmentCiting an example, it said up to 100-150 MT of coal can be moved from the east coast to coastal power plants in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu ...
26 Jun, 2016, 12.30 PM IST
Government eyes Rs 25,000 crore annual savings through coastal shippingLogistic costs account for a large part of the country's non-services GDP compared to benchmarks of 8-10 per cent for developed nations.
06 Mar, 2016, 01.24 PM IST
NIO to study Bangladesh rivers for oxygen depletion in Bay of BengalIndian scientists will be looking at rivers flowing through Bangladesh to collect data and study the "dead zones" in Bay of Bengal where ox...
10 Jul, 2015, 02.06 PM IST
Gujarat braces for cyclone NilofarAuthorities have told ports along the Gujarat coast, including Mundra, Kandla, Mandvi and Porbander, to be prepared for any eventuality.
28 Oct, 2014, 01.28 PM IST
Shipping Ministry revives plans to upgrade Iran's Chabahar PortGadkari holds charge of Road Transport and Highways, Rural Development, Drinking Water & Sanitation and Panchayati Raj, besides Shipping.
15 Sep, 2014, 06.36 PM IST
Lok Sabha Polls 2014: Pallam Raju battles Andhra division, anti-incumbency in KakinadaThe Union Minister is understood to be facing a tough contest on account of the division of Andhra Pradesh and anti-incumbency factor.
03 May, 2014, 05.07 PM IST
Govt incentives not enough to help stay afloat, say coastal shipping companiesLeading players in the loss-making coastal shipping sector described the government’s recent steps including cash incentive of 50 paise per...
07 Feb, 2014, 12.00 PM IST
Coastal shipping players term government relief inadequateLeading players in the loss-making coastal shipping sector have described as way too insufficient the government's recent relief measures.
06 Feb, 2014, 06.12 AM IST
- IIFCO to set up training institute for Orrisa farmers
From fruit preservation to bee keeping, farmers in Orrisa can now gain expertise in varied aspects of agriculture with agri cooperative IFF...
23 Apr, 2010, 04.00 PM IST
- Shipping fraternity peeved with service tax on cargo movement
The shipping fraternity is peeved with the service tax levy on cargo movement through costal routes and inland waterways. They think it wil...
06 Jul, 2009, 09.12 PM IST
- Sewage, coastal destruction threaten marine life
Sewage is a growing threat to oceans and seas, putting at risk marine life and habitats as the pollution problem escalates, the United Nati...
05 Oct, 2006, 12.10 AM IST