Puri, October 20, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant boost to Odisha’s tourism sector, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, announced the establishment of two new lighthouses along the Odisha coast. These lighthouses, to be set up at Chaumukha in Balasore district and Dhamra in Bhadrak, are part of the government’s efforts to promote coastal tourism in ...

New Delhi, September 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  In a significant development for India’s maritime sector, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has announced the appointment of Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker as its new Brand Ambassador. The announcement was made by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today. Manu Bhaker, who has made history as the only Indian to win two individual ...

New Delhi, August 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has approved a wage structure revision for workers at India’s major ports, averting an indefinite strike that threatened to disrupt operations across 12 major ports in the country. This development follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Bipartite Wage Negotiation Committee ...

PARADIP, JULY 10, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has marked a momentous achievement, clocking an unprecedented 41.12 million metric tons (MMT) of cargo handling within the first 100 days of the fiscal year 2024-25. This remarkable performance sets a new record in the port’s history, demonstrating a 4.78 per cent growth compared to the 39.25 MMT achieved during ...

New Delhi, June 11, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, newly appointed to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), affirmed his commitment to advancing the maritime sector’s development in alignment with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. Taking charge on Monday in New Delhi, Minister Sonowal addressed office bearers and staff, instilling confidence in the team to ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JAN 31, 2024 Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, is set to unveil two cutting-edge digital modules, the Maritime Single Window (MSW) and the Mercantile Maritime Department (MMD), on the Sagar Setu (NLP-M) platform. The launch ceremony, scheduled for tomorrow, marks a significant leap towards a modern and streamlined maritime landscape in India. ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 20, 2024 Highlighting the growing significance of the Ayush movement, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that the strategic collaboration between an empowered Ayush system and modern medicine aims to fortify the country’s patient care delivery system. Laying the foundation for ‘Ayush Diksha’, a first of its kind ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 4, 2023 The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) will hold a roadshow in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, as a precursor to the Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023. To be virtually inaugurated by Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the roadshow will   bring together government dignitaries, industry captains, maritime stakeholders, and enthusiasts. Odisha Industries Department ...

TBB BUREAU DHUBRI, JUNE 12, 2023 Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday said that the Centre was committed to invest in the infrastructure related to inland waterways to ensure smooth conduit for transportation and unlock the economic potential of the interior parts of the country. Participating in the stakeholders meeting aimed at unlocking the Export Import ...

TBB BUREAU CHENNAI, JUNE 05, 2023 Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday  flagged off the maiden International Cruise Vessel – MV Empress, India’s first international cruise vessel – from Chennai to Sri Lanka in Chennai. This marks the beginning of the international cruise tourism terminal at Chennai, built at a cost of Rs ...