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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 ...
FICCI Northeast Council congratulates Himanta Biswa Sarma on second Assam CM termAs Himanta Biswa Sarma embarks on his second term as Chief Minister of Assam, the FICCI Northeast Advisory Council extends its heartfelt co...
BJP's rise to power in Bengal revives hopes for Rs 25,000-crore Tajpur port projectThe BJP's victory in West Bengal has reignited interest in the Tajpur deep sea port project. Hopes are high for better Centre-state coordin...
Lakhimpur assembly election result 2026: BJP's Manab Deka vs Congress' Ghana Buragohain, who is winning?Lakhimpur Assembly constituency in Assam is under close observation as vote counting begins. Incumbent BJP MLA Manab Deka faces Congress ch...
Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
Planned investment of around Rs 50,000 crore over next five years for inland waterways: Sarbananda SonowalIndia plans to invest around Rs 50,000 crores to enhance its inland waterways over five years, with Rs 23,000 crores allocated for new nati...
Transformational decade under PM Modi has sparked new energy in north east: Sarbananda SonowalUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal lauded Prime Minister Modi's governance and development-focused strategy, revitalising Northeast India. I...
Shipping Ministry approves Rs 645 crores for 10 new waterways projects on Brahmaputra in AssamFrom the construction of slipways at strategic locations such as Maya Ghat in Dhubri district and Majuli district to the establishment of p...
Central govt forms panel to study gradual sinking of land in JoshimathJoshimath is the gateway to Badrinath, Hemkund Sahib and skiing destination of Auli. Haphazard construction activities have been going on i...
- Assam to form fully state government owned company called Assam Inland Waterways Company Ltd
The cabinet has approved Assam Bridge Project - II' approved - 4-lane extra dosed PSC bridge over the Brahmaputra connecting Palasbari & Su...
Undivided Assam had a per-capita income higher than the national average: Chandra Mohan Patowary‘Lately, things have improved in a significant manner’, said Patowary and mentioned about the initiatives of Government of Assam to remove ...
NRL and Inland Waterways ink MoU for transportation of cargoAccording to government, the MoU will pave the way for making rivers navigable throughout the year by IWAI and assist in bringing large car...
Odisha gears up to set up Rs 4,000 crore Mahanadi Riverine Port projectLocal MLA of Mahakalapada Atanu S Nayak was present at the proposed port site. He had a discussion with officials about the project while K...
Lalu Prasad demands electrification of 36 riverine villages in BiharLalu Prasad demanded electrification of 36 riverine villages located on the embankment of river Ganga in Bihar's Patna and Saran districts ...
- Essar, IFFCO to get captive berths at port planned on Mahanadi
Essar and fertliser cooperative IFFCO will get captive berths at riverine port planned on Mahanadi river.
Government not considering any alternate to Kolkata Port Trust: Shipping Secretary"The government has not thought of any alternate to it (KoPT)," Trivedi said at meet for inauguration of bulk cargo handling through nation...
- Pakistan improving observation capability along the LoC
Pakistan has been improving its administrative infrastructure and defence works, including observation capability.
- KoPT invite bids for new Haldia terminal for transloading
The Kolkata Port Trust has begun the process of creating infrastructure to begin transloading operation aimed at saving the riverine port.
Sikkim Environment, bio-diversity in perilThe Comptroller and Auditor General of India has said that the environment and bio-diversity in Sikkim have been threatened by construction...
- KoPT works on city infrastructure plan
Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) is working on a 20-year perspective plan for development of infrastructure, modernisation and increased capacity ...