Shipping Ministry waives waterways usage charges to promote inland water transport
Charges are waived initially for three years. Currently, only 2% of the total cargo traffic moves through waterways.
Jul 24, 2020, 19:12 PM ISTAround 194 lighthouses across India to be developed as major tourist attractions
As per the master development plan of lighthouses, some key attractions are museums, aquarium, children play area and gardens, along with water bodies.
Jul 07, 2020, 15:40 PM ISTFive Indian sailors kidnapped by pirates in Nigeria released: Shipping Minister
Five India sailors - Sudeep Chaudhary, Ankit Hooda, Chirag Yadav, Avinash Reddy, and Moogu Ravi – were kidnapped from a vessel - MT Apecus – and taken to Bonny Island, Nigeria on April 19 this year.
Jun 29, 2019, 17:08 PM ISTShipping ministry may buy Air India's iconic Nariman Point property
A Valuation committee has been formed by ministry to evaluate the amount for Air India's building.
Jun 27, 2018, 16:43 PM IST