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The Eastern Waterfront of Mumbai is set for a massive ₹22,672-crore transformation led by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The redevelopment will focus on turning Mumbai into a significant global maritime, logistics, and tourism hub by 2047. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal outlined
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Paradip Port Authority achieved a significant milestone in January 2026 by handling 14.44 million metric tonnes of cargo, surpassing its previous record from January 2024. This accomplishment highlights the port's operational growth, efficiency, and the dedicated efforts of its workforce and leadership under the guidance of Union
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Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the capacity augmentation works for the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala. The expansion includes Phases II, III, and IV of construction, designed to significantly boost India's container transshipment capacity and efficiency. The project aims to enable the port
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The third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC 3.0) in Kochi identified projects worth over ₹1,500 crore to enhance inland water transport across India. With a focus on green mobility, cargo movement, and river tourism, the meeting aimed at boosting economic use of rivers while promoting
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has dismissed reports about an alleged conflict within the Assam BJP, claiming that a letter attributing such assertions to him is fraudulent. The Office of the Union Minister emphasized that the letter, supposedly addressed to the party’s National President and suggesting a leadership change, is
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On National Youth Day, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized the pivotal role of India’s youth in shaping the country’s future, citing initiatives like Skill India and Startup India as beacons for economic and social development. Source: Original Link
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The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, expressed deep sorrow following the death of Kabindra Purkayastha, former Union Minister and a senior leader in Assam. Sonowal praised Purkayastha for his lifelong commitment to public service, describing him as a guiding light and father figure whose passing leaves
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal praised the Mrdangiya Gayan-Bayan Sanstha's efforts to preserve Assam’s Gayan-Bayan tradition during a state convention in Dibrugarh. Emphasizing the role of traditional practices in cultural preservation, he acknowledged Banshi Bakliyalt for his contributions to promoting this cultural heritage. Sonowal encouraged the younger generation
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted the crucial role of media as the fourth pillar of democracy during the Assam Press Correspondents’ Union conference, while also inaugurating a Senior Citizens’ Bhawan funded by MPLADS and lauding government welfare efforts. Source: Original Link
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited the Assam Book Fair, emphasizing the importance of reading for intellectual advancement and societal progress. Sonowal encouraged the younger generation to cultivate reading habits amidst changing digital consumption patterns and advocated for the modernization of libraries to make literature accessible. He purchased several Assamese books
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The historic restoration of Batadrava Than, the birthplace of Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva, in Assam was praised by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal as a cultural and spiritual renaissance. This site, crucial in Assamese Vaishnavite culture, was previously neglected but has now been revitalized under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi and
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for transforming sports into a mass movement during the Sansad Khel Mahotsav event in Dibrugarh. He highlighted Modi's vision of integrating fitness and youth empowerment into nation-building, emphasizing initiatives like Khelo India which focus on grassroots talent and