port development

As a significant step towards strengthening port-led development in the country, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has approved approximately 132 crore rupees for a critical port connectivity project at the Deendayal Port Authority in Gujarat. Mr. Sonowal stated that...

Bhubaneswar, April 1 – Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday expressed his deepest gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his heartfelt wishes on the occasion of Utkal Divas.Responding to PM Modi's letter, CM Majhi said, “On this auspicious occasion of Utkal Divas, I...

New Delhi, March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the "hardworking fishermen" of the country, stating that they are not just "warriors of the sea" but a strong foundation for a self-reliant India.During his monthly radio broadcast, 'Mann Ki Baat,' Modi emphasized that...

New Delhi, March 29 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called fishermen "a strong foundation of Atmanirbhar Bharat," who continue to strengthen the country's economy, and mentioned the efforts being made to further enhance the fisheries sector.Speaking during the 132nd episode of his...

New Delhi, March 27 AIADMK's M Thambidurai urged the government on Friday to ensure the safe return of Kanyakumari fishermen, who are stranded in Iran due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Raising the issue in the Rajya Sabha, Thambidurai said that as many as 447 fishermen from Kanyakumari...

Visakhapatnam, March 23 Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the largest shopping mall here on Monday.The Union Minister emphasized the central government's commitment to unlocking the potential of commercial land and promoting investments through...

Kolkata, March 20 – The Trinamool Congress on Friday released its election manifesto for the upcoming two-phase assembly polls in West Bengal, outlining 10 key promises.One of the promises was regarding the Laxmir Bhandar, the monthly welfare scheme for women in West Bengal.The manifesto...

Amaravati, March 18 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the transfer of nearly 400 acres of salt land at the Naupada Salt Factory to the APMB for the development of the Mulapeta Port.The chief minister noted that the Ministry of...

Amaravati, March 16 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday directed officials to develop the state as an East-West Cargo Corridor through cargo handling operations at various ports.During a review meeting on ports and fishing harbours, the chief minister directed officials...

New Delhi, March 12 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal on Saturday, during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of multiple development projects worth around Rs 18,680 crore in Kolkata.An official statement said that these initiatives "reflect the Central...

Palghar, March 7 Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik said on Saturday that the state government plans to develop an international-level port at Satpati in the Palghar district, which would benefit fishermen and boost the local economy.He was speaking after launching the first phase of the...

Sri Vijaya Puram, February 28 Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Admiral D K Joshi (Retired), has said that the archipelago will emerge as a significant contributor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of self-reliance, innovation, and citizen empowerment.Addressing the...

Kolkata, February 25 Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, said on Wednesday that India has managed to sustain growth of 7-7.5 per cent while maintaining macroeconomic stability despite global uncertainties, while asserting that sequential growth with...

Amaravati, February 25 Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister K Durgesh informed the Legislative Council on Wednesday that over 7,000 hotel rooms are being developed in the state, supported by investments exceeding Rs 20,000 crore in the tourism sector over the past 18 months.The minister stated that...

Mumbai, February 23 – Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat said on Monday that the state continues to be a leading destination for foreign investment, contributing over 13.5 per cent to the national GDP. He further stated that a “Vision Management Unit” has been set up to guide the state’s...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 23 – In a decisive move to consolidate public sector presence in strategic maritime infrastructure, the Kerala government signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹2,000 crore with three Central Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) on Monday to develop an...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 23 The Kerala government signed memoranda of understanding with three central public sector companies on Monday to implement a ₹2,000 crore logistics master plan at the Vizhinjam International Seaport, in a move aimed at transforming the state's maritime sector.The...

New Delhi, February 22 Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), through its subsidiary Adani Gangavaram Port Ltd, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with NMDC Ltd and Vale SA to develop an integrated iron ore blending facility and a dedicated Special Economic Zone...

Gandhinagar, February 19 – The Gujarat government on Thursday approved 23 proposals for land allocation to key state departments, aiming to strengthen water supply, energy, and port infrastructure across multiple districts of the state.The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting chaired by...

Palghar, February 18 People affected by the Vadhvan Port project in some villages across Palghar taluka in Maharashtra will receive an average compensation of more than Rs 2 crore per hectare for acquired agricultural land, according to the district administration.The administration announced...