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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...13 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST- Sarbananda Sonowal flags off India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell vessel in VaranasiUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has launched India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell vessel in Varanasi, a significant step for clean...12 Dec, 2025, 02.28 PM IST
- 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...18 Oct, 2025, 10.31 AM IST
- Shipping ministry signs agreement with Rhenus logistics to boost cargo movementThe Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has partnered with Rhenus Group to strengthen India's inland waterways sector. Rhenus Logist...07 May, 2025, 10.18 AM IST
- UP Cabinet approves inland waterways authority; to boost water transport, tourismThe Uttar Pradesh government will establish an inland waterways authority to advance water transport and tourism, following Cabinet approva...06 Feb, 2025, 06.58 PM IST
- Assam adds 10 catamaran vessels, 3 tug boats, and a search and rescue vesselThis strategic fleet expansion is a visionary initiative that seeks to harness the vast potential of Assam's abundant river systems. The in...28 Sep, 2023, 10.23 PM IST
- Centre plans to optimise movement of iron ore and steelThe Ministry of Steel has drafted a plan to optimize the movement of iron ore and steel in the country. Steel and iron ore currently accoun...15 Sep, 2023, 10.38 PM IST
- 20 National Waterways, projects worth over ₹ 800 crores being developed in the Northeast: Sarbananda SonowalThe MoU is aimed at powering PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan to boost India’s Act East Policy. NRL will export around 10,000 MT of Petr...24 Aug, 2023, 08.24 PM IST
- First on River Brahmaputra (NW2): IWAI executes Historic 3275 MT ODC for NRL expansionThe heaviest of the three is at 1286 MT, making it the single largest ODC ever to be transported via Brahmaputra. The other two ODCs are we...28 Jul, 2023, 06.59 PM IST
- 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...26 Jul, 2023, 06.59 PM IST
- Assam: Second Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) for Numaligarh refinery reaches Dhubri TerminalEarlier, the first ODC for Numaligarh was received by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at Numaligarh Refinery jetty. NRL entered an MoU wi...07 Jul, 2023, 08.46 PM IST
- Refinery expansion project: First Over Dimensional Cargo for Numaligarh Refinery received by Sarbananda SonowalThis is the first consignment transported by Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), nodal agency of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & ...17 Jun, 2023, 09.55 AM IST
- The future of India’s efficient supply chain lies in your city’s ghats and riversThough India has a wide network of rivers, its inland waterways transportation potential is barely used. Some infrastructure building can g...03 Sep, 2022, 09.42 AM IST
- Tata Steel uses inland waterways to ship heavy machinery for Kalinganar projectIn a statement, Tata Steel Vice President (TQM and Engineering & Projects) Avneesh Gupta said, the move will pave the way for a sustainable...05 Apr, 2022, 04.34 PM IST
- MSTC explores fresh equity issue post 25% govt dilutionThe Centre has proposed to offload 25 per cent stake in MSTC through the OFS route.30 Dec, 2018, 11.09 AM IST
- India announces landmark connectivity pacts with NepalIn addition to rail, energy and inland waterway links, India will also extend assistance to Nepal's agriculture sector, Prime Minister Modi...07 Apr, 2018, 08.36 PM IST
- Need to promote investment in inland waterways: PM"In inland waterways we need to promote investments, particularly in the remote areas of our country, like in the north east," Singh said01 Oct, 2011, 02.31 PM IST
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