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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...
Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates three projects to bolster inland waterways on Brahmaputra in DibrugarhThe projects include the Customs and Immigration Complex at Bogibeel, the Customs and Immigration Complex at Dhubri, and the renovated Heri...
Centre fortifies Bihar's Nepal border with two new Border Out Posts, 'Leti, 'Indarwa' to curb infiltration in SeemanchalOfficials responsible with ensuring internal security of the country suggested the two BOPs have been established to enhance surveillance a...
India building global-standard inland ship repair network to boost water transport: Shantanu ThakurIndia is enhancing its inland ship repair and maintenance facilities. New centers in Patna and Varanasi are operational, with another plann...
Centre to invest additional Rs 1,000 cr in inland waterways projects in Assam, Northeast in 2026: Union MinisterUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal assessed Assam and Northeast projects. The goal is to complete Rs 1,000 crore worth of projects by 2026. ...
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma chairs first meeting of Northeast Economic Corridor task forceMizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma chaired the first meeting of the High-Level Task Force on the Northeast Economic Corridor, emphasizing reg...
Centre to spend Rs 4,800 cr for waterways development in Assam in 5 years: SonowalUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced a Rs 4,800 crore investment for developing waterways and infrastructure in Assam over the next ...
DA hike in West Bengal: Mamata government increases Dearness Allowance. Who will benefit and by how much?West Bengal DA Hike: West Bengal government has declared a 4% hike in dearness allowance for state employees and pensioners beginning April...
Rs 3.89 lakh cr budget for FY'26 tabled in Bengal assembly, 4% DA increasedWest Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya presented a budget of Rs 3.89 lakh crore for 2025-26, with a focus on social welfare, r...
Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes over as Indian Army Chief; Gen Manoj Pande accorded with Guard of Honour on last dayGeneral Upendra Dwivedi assumed command of the Indian Army on Sunday, becoming the 30th Chief of the Army. Hailing from Madhya Pradesh, he ...
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...
Centre commits Rs 1,126 crore to improve waterways in NortheastThe amount is being invested in five projects on the rivers Brahmaputra (NW 2), Barak (NW 16), Dhansiri (NW 31) and Kopili (NW 57) to lever...
Sarbananda Sonowal announces infrastructure upgrade at Dhubri portSonowal participated in the Stakeholders Meeting aimed at unlocking the Export Import (EXIM) trade potential of Dhubri port here. Organized...
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...
View: Accelerate India-Myanmar economic ties with people at the centre stageWith shared people-to-people and geographic complementarities, India and Myanmar must galvanise a people-centric economic response to the p...
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 ...
- India-Myanmar trade likely to double by 2015: CII
The bilateral trade between India and Myanmar is expected to double by 2015, from the current level of $ 1.3 billion.
- World Bank to provide $ 130 mn for rural empowerment in NE
NEW DELHI: The World Bank will provide $ 130 million for initiatives to empower rural communities and improve livelihood opportunities in n...
- Govt approves induction of 30,000 more personnel for BSF
The Centre has approved raising of 29 battalions, comprising around 30,000 personnel, for the Border Security Force (BSF).