Sarbananda Sonowal

Sarbananda Sonowal at Idea Exchange: ‘We view our seafarers as national soldiers. We will never let them feel lonely under any circumstances’

April 27, 2026 2:03 pm

Sarbananda Sonowal is the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, his ministry assumes increased significance, as it navigates the consequences of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

First time in history... Yamuna cruise service set to begin in May, says Union Minister

April 25, 2026 8:56 am

The cruise will operate upstream on the river between Wazirabad and Sonia Vihar.

Cargo backlog at ports cleared due to timely intervention, monitoring: Sonowal

April 11, 2026 12:05 am

A source in the ministry told The Indian Express that cargo containers had piled up at various ports as vessels were not going towards West Asia. These were cleared and the cargo sent either to the domestic market or to the country of origin.

Sarbananda Sonowal interview: 'Illegal Bangladeshi Muslims creating problems in Assam demography ... have to remove them'

April 03, 2026 12:27 pm

"Congress has been creating divisions in the country in the name of caste, community and religion... whether it is Kharge, Rahul Gandhi or anybody, they are always confined to mean-minded politics," the Union minister tells The Indian Express

UPA era marked by policy paralysis, scams, middlemen: Sonowal targets Congress

February 03, 2026 4:58 am

Sarbananda Sonowal: No tariff impact yet, India can handle any geopolitical situation

September 06, 2025 7:20 am

The event witnessed MoUs between VOC Port and Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd for rail connectivity to the Outer Harbour project, and with NTPC for implementing green mobility initiatives at the port.

Sarbananda Sonowal kicks off buildup to ‘historic’ India Maritime Week

September 02, 2025 9:27 pm

The event, to be held in Mumbai from October 27 to 31, ‘will be a historic opportunity to showcase India’s maritime strength to the world,’ said the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Garden Reach inks pact with Norway firm, India to build its first polar research vehicle

June 04, 2025 5:44 am

Shows commitment to India’s capabilities in polar and ocean research: Sonowal

Investment pacts worth Rs 5,700 inked for Maharashtra's Vadhavan Port

April 22, 2025 2:37 pm

The deals were signed in the presence of Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who said the agreements are important to realise the dream of PM Modi who has envisioned bringing Vadhavan into the top 10 ports of the world.

Delhi Confidential: ‘A Good Man’

April 04, 2025 5:34 am

There was some momentary bonhomie in Lok Sabha between the BJP and the TMC on Thursday.

Cracks on roads, shattered windowpanes, broken walls: Images of Assam earthquake

April 28, 2021 8:19 pm

An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit Assam this morning, causing widespread damage in the state.

Assam floods submerge large parts of Kaziranga park, animals taken to safe places

July 14, 2017 12:53 pm

The rain forced over 48,483 people to shift to 208 relief camps in 16 worse affected districts. Around 2,498 villages are presently under water and over 1.4 lakh hectare crop area has been affected.

Sonowal sworn in as Assam CM, says 'will make the state free from illegal migrants'

May 24, 2016 8:12 pm

BJP MLA Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday took oath of office at Khanapara in Guwahati, creating history for the party.

40 lakh people left out of Assam NRC: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

What does it mean for 40 lakh people to be left out of the Assam NRC? Let's put the number in perspective. Take a look in today's News in Numbers.