India well-equipped to handle challenges: Union Minister on Colombo allowing Chinese ship to dockUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday asserted that India is well equipped to handle any kind of challenges that may arise in the wak...
14 Aug, 2022, 07.15 PM IST
Indian Navy to evacuate Indian citizens from IranUnder the next phase of the navy’s Operation “Samudra Setu”, the navy will evacuate more than 200 Indian citizens from Iran. “Indian Naval ...
08 Jun, 2020, 08.16 PM IST
Four new major port projects worth Rs 32,000 crore under PPP model: GovernmentGovernment plans to set up four new major ports at Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh at an investment of Rs 32,000 cr...
03 Mar, 2016, 05.08 PM IST
'Ram Sethu' will not be broken for Sethusamudram project: GovernmentNitin Gadkari said during Question Hour that the matter is sub- judice and government has certain "alternatives" in mind and will tell the ...
14 Aug, 2014, 02.05 PM IST
Budget 2014: FM Arun Jaitley proposes 16 new port projectsThe FM also said special economic zones will be developed along the existing major ports, Kandla in Gujarat and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust...
10 Jul, 2014, 01.02 PM IST
- 48-hour 'Operation Amla' begins at Tuticorin coastal areas
Police officials posing as 'terrorists' would try to enters near Tuticorin Harbour to check the preparedness of fellow officers during the ...
25 Jun, 2014, 03.36 PM IST
GK Vasan releases DPR for Tuticorin Outer Harbour developmentThe detailed project report of the Outer Harbour development project of VOC Port here was today released by Shipping Minister G K Vasan.
10 Jan, 2014, 11.09 PM IST
Marine Police to bring out facts on ship with arms: Coast GuardThe Tamil Nadu Marine Police will bring out all facts about MV Seaman Guard Ohio, the ship carrying arms, now berthed in Tuticorin Port.
13 Oct, 2013, 10.51 PM IST
- New Marine Training Academy at Tuticorin
The Centre would set up a Marine Training Academy at Tuticorin through Shipping Corporation of India in collaboration with the V O Chidamba...
27 Jul, 2013, 10.41 PM IST
VOC Port Record handled record 282.60 lakh tonnes of cargoVO Chidambaranar Port Trust (VOC port) handled an all time record cargo traffic of 282.60 lakh tonnes in 2012-13 fiscal.
08 Apr, 2013, 04.48 PM IST
- Stranded fishermen rescued by Coast Guard
Six fishermen stranded in mid sea off Kanyakumari coast for five days have been rescued by the Coast Guard
02 Mar, 2013, 03.21 PM IST
- Tuticorin port slashes rates to attract more cargo
Tuticorin port, one of the three ports of Tamil Nadu located in the southern part of the state, announced rate cuts of the order of 30% in ...
30 Jan, 2009, 05.40 PM IST
- 'Bankrupt' ship stranded in Chennai
The global recession and economic meltdown have hit the high seas. A South Korean vessel, flying a Panamanian flag, with 25 crew members, i...
21 Jan, 2009, 12.16 PM IST
- CCEA approves deepening channel and basin at Tuticorin Port
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for deepening the channel and basin to cater to 12.80 m draught ves...
05 Jun, 2008, 04.22 PM IST
- Tuticorin set for economic growth
The centre of gravity has shifted to east from west and this augurs well for Tuticorin.
13 Sep, 2007, 12.38 AM IST
- Major ports asked to step up dredging
Union minister of shipping, road transport and highways TR Baalu has asked major ports to step up dredging work.
06 Nov, 2006, 12.19 AM IST
- Banking ombudsman to start functioning
The Ombudsman to redress complaints relating to banking services would start functioning from Sunday, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said o...
31 Dec, 2005, 03.17 PM IST