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New West Bengal government to boost development projects, including Balagarh port

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Kolkata, June 3 (IANS) With the new government in place in West Bengal, it will be smooth sailing for all development projects, including the port project at Balagarh in the Hooghly district, officials in the shipping ministry said. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SMPA) of Kolkata, the only major riverine port in the country, is developing dedicated container and coal berths at Balagarh to accommodate anticipated growth in traffic and reduce intra-city cargo movement.The foundation stone …

Centre Focuses on Transforming Brahmaputra into Economic Corridor for Northeast

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Guwahati, May 19 (IANS) The Centre is stepping up efforts to transform the Brahmaputra into a major economic and connectivity corridor for the Northeast, with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday outlining an integrated river development strategy combining transport, trade, tourism, and scientific river basin management. The roadmap was discussed at the High Powered Review Board meeting of the Brahmaputra Board held in Guwahati, where ministers, technical experts, and representatives fro…

Centre Plans Water Metro Services in 18 Cities, Guwahati in First Phase

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New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The Centre has moved ahead with plans to introduce Water Metro services in 18 cities across the country, with Guwahati figuring prominently in the first phase of the ambitious national rollout aimed at transforming inland waterways into sustainable urban transport corridors. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday said the Ministry has also circulated the Draft National Water Metro Policy, 2026, for inter-ministerial consultations, …

Rajasthan CM Prioritizes Waterway Connectivity for Trade Growth

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Jaipur, April 3 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday said that ensuring waterway connectivity for the transportation and export of goods from industries within the state is among the top priorities of the government, and directed officials to prepare a comprehensive report to advance the proposed Jawai–Luni–Rann of Kutch National Waterway (NW-48).Chairing a meeting at the Chief Minister’s Office on National Waterway-48, Sharma instructed the Inland Waterways Authorit…