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Kolkata to join water metro network; Bengal eyes separate shipping department: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal is planning a dedicated shipping wing and exploring minor port development. A deep-sea port project will proceed at Dadanpatrab...04 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST- Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 5.65 lakh crore in AprilCentral sector infrastructure projects exceeding Rs 150 crore each show a cumulative cost overrun of Rs 5.65 lakh crore. As of April, 1,981...25 May, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- 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 ...20 May, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
- Jewar, once infamous for crime, emerging as global investment destination: UP CM Yogi ahead of Noida Airport operations from June 1514 May, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
- 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
- On first PM visit to Norway in 4 decades, Modi and hosts to discuss long-term LPG dealPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Norway next week, marking the first trip by an Indian PM to Oslo in 43 years. Talks are expected to...12 May, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
- 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...10 Jan, 2025, 07.00 PM IST
- Subsidies for goods movement via inland waterways in worksThe government is readying a scheme to incentivise parcel movement on the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Barak rivers in the first phase. A discoun...15 Aug, 2024, 10.57 PM IST
- Sagarmala: Govt's aim to optimise logistics with minimum investmentThe main challenges and issues faced by the potential shippers in utilising the inland waterways for freight movement were also discussed d...23 Jul, 2016, 08.53 PM IST
- Nitin Gadkari asks states to form joint ventures with Centre for development of waterwaysThe minister said that usage of inland waterways as a means for transportation of cargo and passengers was very low compared to China, Kore...25 Jun, 2015, 02.07 PM IST
- Consortium proposal for financing 101 inland waterways mooted: Amitabh VermaA consortium of leading financial institutions both domestic and overseas is being conceived to part finance around 101 inland waterways to...21 May, 2015, 08.07 PM IST
- Waterways Bill to be introduced in Parliament on April 20: Nitin GadkariGadkari added that govt is contemplating setting up five more major ports in the country, two of which have already been announced in WB an...07 Apr, 2015, 02.21 PM IST
- Govt exploring ways to increase inland waterwaysGovernment wants to increase the share of inland waterways and ensure seamless connectivity, a top official said here today.15 Feb, 2013, 06.54 PM IST
- Government to identify ways to scale up investment in Inland Waterways sectorExpanding the horizons of investments, the government has decided to identify the potential and approaches to attract funds in the Inland W...16 Jul, 2012, 05.26 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
- Govt plans to develop inland waterways systemInland waterways, once considered a poor cousin of road and rail transport, are now being given a new thrust. These are being developed by ...26 Jun, 2008, 02.48 AM IST
- Shipping ministry wants early disbursal of subsidy for IWTUnion Shipping Ministry would take steps for early disbursal of subsidies for development of three national waterways and acquiring inland ...09 Jun, 2002, 08.42 PM IST
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