New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) When the Assembly poll results are declared on Monday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma would be expecting more than a win, aiming to break out of the 60-seat bind and give the BJP its first-ever majority on its own. In 2016, when the Bharatiya Janata Party came to power in Assam, it formed a government with the support of its two main allies, the Asom Gana Parishad and the Bodoland People’s Front.In an Assembly with 126 members, the Bharatiya Janata Party w…
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New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) India is advancing a roadmap to add 62 vessels in FY2026–27 backed by a investment of Rs 51,383 crore, creating an additional 2.85 million gross tonnage (GT) capacity, according to the government.In a push towards self-reliance in the maritime sector, a high-level inter-ministerial review meeting on the Strait of Hormuz situation pivoted to accelerating India’s shipping capabilities, with a renewed focus on building a robust, future-ready maritime ecosystem.Ministe…
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday highlighted the transformative potential of India’s maritime sector in driving economic growth, as two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged at the Delhi School of Economics. The MoU between the University of Delhi and the Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity (CMEC) at the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) aims to strengthen maritime educat…
Dibrugarh, April 22 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress and its INDIA bloc allies, accusing them of standing on the “wrong side of women’s empowerment” by opposing the Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to enhance women’s representation in legislative bodies.Addressing a press conference at the BJP district office in Dibrugarh, Sonowal said that the opposition to the proposed legislation, which seeks to reserve 3…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday asserted that India is prepared for all contingencies in the wake of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with swift and coordinated measures helping stabilise maritime trade operations.In a conversation with Times Now, Sonowal said the government acted quickly to minimise the impact on India’s supply chains and global trade linkages.In his first remarks following the recent tensions involv…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said that nearly 90 per cent of backlog cargo at major ports has been cleared, following swift intervention and continuous monitoring by the government amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.Chairing a high-level review meeting with senior officials and port authorities, Sonowal said coordinated and proactive measures helped stabilise operations quickly, ensuring minimal impact on India’s…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) In a significant move toward decarbonising the maritime sector, Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla Port) has advanced its methanol bunkering capabilities, positioning itself as a key player in India’s energy transition efforts and global green shipping corridors, according to a government statement issued on Thursday.The initiative, aligned with the maritime sector’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, focuses on adopting low-carbon alternative fuels such as…
Jalukbari, April 9 (IANS) As the Assembly elections are underway, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday expressed confidence that people will come out in large numbers to vote for the development of the state. Speaking exclusively to IANS, CM Sarma said, “Today is election day in Assam. The weather is very good, and I believe that people will come out and vote in large numbers for the development of Assam.”Meanwhile, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also expressed optimism ab…
Dibrugarh, April 6 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, terming its allegations of foreign links and assets, against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family as “baseless” and a reflection of the party’s “frustration,” while expressing confidence that the BJP would emerge victorious in the state.Speaking to IANS in Dibrugarh, Sonowal also paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, recalling his role …
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) In a significant achievement for India’s maritime sector, the country’s major ports have collectively handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during FY 2025-26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to mark National Maritime Day.This reflects a year-on-year growth of 7.06 per cent, reaffirming the sector’s strong recovery and sustained growth trajectory driven by transformative …