Economic Survey 2024-25 : Port Capacity improves significantly in FY 2025, Average Container Turnaround Time reduces substantially
NEW DELHI : The Economic Survey stated that the capacity addition in physical connectivity sectors stayed on course during FY25. India’s development aspirations in the coming decade entail substantial investment in infrastructure, states the
Continued growth in risk to inland waterway operations: Climate change resilience measures required
LONDON : 2024 was the hottest year on record globally. Reinsurer Swiss Re reported natural catastrophe losses exceeding US$100 billion for the fifth year in succession and with thirty-seven events recording losses over US$1
ICC welcomes investment of Rs 50,000 cr to boost National Waterways
GUWAHATI : The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) welcomed Inland Waterways Development Council’s decision to invest over Rs 50,000 crore over a period of five years to boost infrastructure of National Waterways. In a
Mizoram eyes Inland Water Transport to boost connectivity
AIZAWL : Transport Minister Vanlalhlana said that the Inland Water Transport would solve all the transportation problems of Mizoram. He made this statement at the Inland Waterway Development Council (IWDC) meeting on Friday in Kaziranga,
Sarbananda Sonowal launches National River Traffic & Navigation System
KOHORA : The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC), apex meet for policy deliberation for promotion & propagation of inland waterways in India, witnessed major announcements to boost infrastructure along national waterways. The second meeting
National Waterways to get Rs 50,000 crore investment over the next 5 years
KOHORA : An investment of Rs 50,000 crore will be made to boost infrastructure along National Waterways(NW) in the next five years, according to an official statement on Friday. According to the statement, the
The 2nd IWDC Meeting : Viksit Inland Waterways for Viksit Bharat
KAZIRANGA : The 2nd Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) meeting was held at World Heritage Site Kaziranga in Assam in presence of Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Chief Minister
Bangladesh Water Transport workers end strike after govt assurances on sailors’ murders
DHAKA : Water transport workers in Bangladesh have called off their strike, which was initiated to demand justice for the murder of seven sailors on a lighter ship in Chandpur. The strike, which began