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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicInland waterways

Topic: Inland waterways

Coming in 2026, Mangaluru water metro on lines of Kochi project, hopefully minus the financial damage

30-km Mangaluru Water Metro Project, estimated to cost under Rs 200 crore, will connect via ferries 17 stations or jetties which will arc around the city from airport.

India’s maritime sector — addressing challenges, embracing green tech

Government holds conference in Kerala's Kochi on challenges and solutions in inland waterways and shipbuilding

Boat sinks in Brahmaputra after collision with ferry in Assam, several feared dead

More than 120 passengers were on board the boat that capsized in Nimati Ghat in Jorhat, but many of them were rescued by a govt-owned ferry coming from Majuli, an official said.

Modi govt plans over 100 routes for seaplane services: A look at its history & market in India

Civil aviation and waterways ministries have signed MoU to develop seaplane services. At least 28 routes awarded so far under UDAN scheme & bids are under evaluation for 78 more.

Modi govt’s waterways authority set to rope in private players to build, operate terminals

With private players queuing up, Inland Waterways Authority of India looks at moving out of building terminals and jetties on waterways.

Modi inaugurates India’s first multi-modal waterways terminal in Varanasi

The National Waterway-1 project is aimed at promoting inland waterways as a feasible and greener way to ferry goods.

PM Modi to greet India’s first inland vessel with container cargo on arrival in Varanasi

In a historic first, India has launched the transport of container cargo aboard inland vessels, a greener way to ferry goods.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.