PM inaugurates elevated port corridor in Guwahati, launches multiple waterways projects with Rs 526 crore investment in AssamPrime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated new infrastructure projects along the Brahmaputra River. These initiatives aim to boost tourism and ...
13 Mar, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Delhi to get luxury Yamuna cruise from February: Minister Kapil MishraDelhi is set to launch a 40-seater luxury cruise on the Yamuna River in February, offering hour-long round trips with onboard entertainment...
14 Jan, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
PM Modi to take part at India Maritime Week in Mumbai: Union minister Sarbananda SonowalUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced Prime Minister Modi's attendance at India Maritime Week in Mumbai, highlighting India's growing...
02 Sep, 2025, 09.34 PM IST
Kolkata Port to develop Hooghly riverbanks, build terminal for river cruiseSyama Prasad Mookerjee Port-Kolkata is collaborating with IIT-Kharagpur to revitalize the Hooghly riverbanks and ghats, aiming to boost tou...
28 Aug, 2025, 12.11 AM IST
Centre plans 51 cruise circuits across 14 states, 3 UTs by 2027India's river cruise tourism is set for significant expansion with the Cruise Bharat Mission planning 51 new circuits by 2027. Viking Cruis...
21 Jul, 2025, 09.22 PM IST
With growing disposable income, middle class is embracing cruise: Sarbananda SonowalIndia's cruise tourism is experiencing a significant boom, with passenger numbers surging nearly 500% in the last 11 years. This growth is ...
20 Jul, 2025, 08.24 AM IST
Centre launches five-year Cruise Bharat MissionIndia launched the Cruise Bharat Mission to expand cruise tourism over five years, planning 10 sea cruise terminals, 100 river cruise termi...
30 Sep, 2024, 05.51 PM IST
India embarks on Rs 45,000 crore inland waterway development planAn investment of Rs 45,000 crore for the development of river cruise tourism in the country has been promised by the Inland Waterways Devel...
08 Jan, 2024, 08.34 PM IST
Government to soon unveil cruise promotion policy: Sarbananda SonowalSonowal said measures like guaranteed berths to cruise ships encourage cruise operations. Volume discounts in cruise tariff up to 30% for d...
04 Nov, 2023, 12.42 AM IST
Govt to construct world-class cruise terminal in Varanasi: Sarbananda SonowalUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced on Tuesday that the government has plans to build a world-class cruise terminal in Varanasi wit...
26 Sep, 2023, 04.25 PM IST
Govt working to upgrade ports, give e-visa facilities to promote cruise tourism in India: G Kishan ReddyToday, the Ministry of Tourism through central financial assistance scheme has been supporting tourism infrastructure development-related p...
19 Jun, 2023, 08.25 PM IST
32 foreign tourists to be part of MV Ganga Vilas cruise accorded warm welcome in VaranasiA Varanasi district administration official said the foreign tourists were welcomed at the Ramnagar terminal with garlands and tunes of she...
11 Jan, 2023, 08.24 PM IST
PM Modi to flag off 'world's longest river cruise' on FridayMV Ganga Vilas will begin its journey from Varanasi and sail around 3,200 km in 51 days to reach Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh, travers...
11 Jan, 2023, 03.07 PM IST
Sittwe port project developed and ready for operation: Sarbananda SonowalSonowal said that the launch of world’s longest river cruise with MV Ganga Vilas by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13, 2023 in...
09 Jan, 2023, 09.03 PM IST
PM Modi to flag off luxury cruise 'MV Ganga Vilas' on January 13MV Ganga Vilas will put India on the river cruise map of the world, the statement said quoting Union Port, Shipping and Waterways Minister ...
08 Jan, 2023, 04.22 PM IST
Government plans to start cruise services on Yamuna riverAccording to officials, the cruise service will commence from Jugal Ghat Vrindavan and terminate at 'Vasudeo Vatika' adjacent to Gokul barr...
21 Oct, 2022, 11.06 PM IST
Serenade by the sea: Enjoy river cruise options in Kerala, LakshadweepWith the temperatures soaring, explore the Indian waterways on your summerscapes during the next trip.
23 May, 2019, 02.33 PM IST