Indian govt on "highest alert", orders agencies to stay vigilant after strikes on ships in the GulfUS-Iran war: India has directed its agencies to be on high alert. This is in response to recent attacks on Indian-crewed tankers. The gover...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
US confirms military action on vessel that violated Iran port blockadeUnited States forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel, M/T Marivex, violated a blockade of Iran's ports. US military ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Shipping Ministry confirms attack on vessel carrying 24 Indian seafarers south of the Strait of HormuzA fire erupted on the oil tanker MT Marivex, located south of the Strait of Hormuz, with all 24 Indian seafarers aboard reported safe. Indi...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
India unveils Port Performance Index, maritime digital reforms to boost global competitivenessSarbananda Sonowal said, “We have introduced the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25. It is a major step towards improvi...
29 May, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Sonowal unveils roadmap for maritime reforms, digital governance under Viksit Bharat 2047Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is driving India's maritime sector forward. A comprehensive reform roadmap aims to boost ease of doing bu...
25 May, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Centre betting big on Brahmaputra as economic lifeline: Minister Sarbananda SonowalThe Indian government is developing the Brahmaputra river into a major economic corridor. This initiative focuses on transport, trade, and ...
20 May, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Govt working on plan to rollout water metro transport system in 18 citiesIndia is set to launch a water metro transport system in 18 cities. This initiative aims to transform waterways into efficient public trans...
18 May, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Centre plans Guwahati Water Metro in Phase I of nationwide rollout: Union minister Sarbananda SonowalIndia is set to launch Water Metro services in 18 cities, with Guwahati leading Phase I. This initiative aims to transform waterways into e...
18 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Assam to advance on path of development and prosperity under PM Modi, CM Himanta: SonowalAssam is stepping into a transformative phase marked by advancement, harmony, and prosperity. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized ...
12 May, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Assam has spoken, Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal terms it a mandate for a developed, secure and self-reliant stateUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal hailed the BJP-led NDA's decisive victory in Assam as a historic mandate for development-driven governanc...
04 May, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
India steadily positioning itself as competitive maritime nation: Shipping secretaryIndia is strengthening its position as a maritime power. Policy changes, infrastructure growth, and private sector engagement are driving t...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Amid West Asia crisis, Centre says 'no toll paid by India to Iran for crossing Strait of Hormuz'India's government has confirmed that Indian ships have not paid any tolls to Iran or other groups for passage through the Strait of Hormuz...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders signs MoU with TN govt to develop greenfield shipyard on the eastern coastMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and Guidance Tamil Nadu have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate the possibil...
23 Sep, 2025, 06.27 PM IST
Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited, India's first maritime non-banking financial companyUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India's first maritime sector NBFC. Registered...
26 Jun, 2025, 09.07 PM IST
Shipping Ministry hosts workshop on digital transformation to achieve maritime Amrit Kaal vision 2047The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) convened a workshop in New Delhi to boost digital efficiency in the maritime sector. ...
30 Apr, 2025, 10.04 AM IST
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez visits India to discuss sustainable maritime practicesTK Ramachandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), welcomed International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Sec...
22 Feb, 2025, 10.21 AM IST
Govt identifies new routes for ferry services through inland waterwaysThe programme aims to promote port-led development in the country through harnessing India's 7,500 km long coastline and potentially naviga...
21 Dec, 2020, 03.42 PM IST