3 Indian-flagged oil tankers transit through Strait of HormuzThree Indian oil tankers, carrying over 8.6 lakh tonnes of cargo and 94 crew members, successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz en route ...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
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
Shipping ministry working on reform-driven roadmap to accelerate maritime transformationIndia's shipping ministry is driving a major maritime transformation. A new roadmap focuses on better governance and ease of doing business...
25 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Measures announced to ease bottlenecks in Gulf bound container movementsThe government is taking steps to clear cargo backlogs at ports. Measures are being implemented to speed up container movement and reduce d...
22 May, 2026, 08.54 PM 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
West Asia crisis is not a profiteering opportunity: Shipping Minister Sarbananda SonowalMinister Sarbananda Sonowal stated the West Asia crisis must not be exploited for profit. He directed transparency in shipping charges and ...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal lodges FIR over misuse of official letterhead, signatureUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has filed an FIR after a forged letter, using his official letterhead and signature, was circulated on so...
19 Jan, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
India’s first port-based green hydrogen pilot project begins productionSarbananda Sonowal launched India's first Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at V.O. Chidambaranar Port. The project will power streetlights and ...
05 Sep, 2025, 08.30 PM IST
India’s first maritime NBFC launchedIndia has launched Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), its first maritime sector Non-Banking Financial Company. Registered with ...
26 Jun, 2025, 09.26 PM IST
Sonowal launches Bharat Pravah to highlight role of rivers, ports, shipping"It is important that people living on the land are also reminded of the significance of rivers and seas," the statement quoted Sonowal as ...
18 Jan, 2023, 06.34 PM IST
PM Gati Shakti: Sonowal reviews ports' efficiency initiativesPM Gati Shakti will help the people, farmers and fishing community and strengthen India's economy, the ports, shipping and waterways minist...
09 Feb, 2022, 06.49 PM IST
Assam CM Sonowal speaks to Mizoram CM on border clash, apprises PMOAssam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal apprised the Prime Minister's Office and Union Home Ministry about the prevailing situation at the ...
18 Oct, 2020, 10.26 PM IST
Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal asks state police to arrest Garga ChatterjeeThe Chief Minister said that Chaolung Sukaphaa was the architect of the greater Assamese identity and making derogatory statements about su...
19 Jun, 2020, 07.54 PM IST
CM Sarbananda Sonowal asks cement companies to bring down prices in AssamSonowal asked the cement manufacturing companies to take steps to curb price rise. The Chief Minister warned that the Government cannot be ...
20 Aug, 2016, 08.40 PM IST
Assam: CM Sarbananda Sonowal asks official to inspect market and arrest the soaring prices of essential itemsSonowal also said, “Once we get reports from the districts we can actually ascertain the actual cause of price rise and we will be able to ...
25 Jun, 2016, 10.13 PM IST
P.B Acharya asks Sonowal to identify and deport illegal immigrants from AssamAssam Governor, P.B Acharya has asked chief minister designate Sarbananda Sonowal to identify and deport illegal immigrants from Assam.
22 May, 2016, 07.37 PM IST
Bullet proof car for BJP’s chief ministerial candidate Sarbananda Sonowal in AssamSonowal however told media persons that he is not aware as why he is provided with the car. The government has provided the bullet proof ca...
25 Apr, 2016, 07.45 PM IST