Waterways
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Which countries have no rivers and how do they survive without natural waterways
World | Nov 15, 2025, 02:45 PM ISTDespite lacking rivers, many of these countries, especially in the Middle East and island nations, have managed to sustain urban growth, agriculture, and daily life through technological innovation and careful water management.
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Braving towering waves, strong winds, 2 women Navy officers cross Cape Horn | WATCH
India | Feb 16, 2025, 12:25 PM ISTThe passage takes the two sailors through the Drake Passage, which is named after the English explorer Sir Francis Drake, who confirmed the existence of an open sea route south of South America.
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7 temples along Brahmaputra river that Assam govt is set to connect via waterways | In Pics
India | Dec 14, 2024, 12:03 PM ISTAssam govt is set to connect seven famous temples along the Brahmaputra River via waterways after the proposal was approved by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. According to Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal, the project will be built with an investment of Rs 645.56 crore.
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Major Ports Authorities Bill will boost port land usage: MoS Mandaviya
News | Feb 10, 2021, 09:39 PM ISTWhile speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 10, the Union Minister of State (MoS) for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (I/C), Mansukh Mandaviya said, "Major Ports Authorities Bill will encourage good competition between major and private ports.
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China imposes 10-year fishing ban on Yangtze River, here's how govt will help fishermen
World | Jan 02, 2020, 08:34 AM ISTStarting from 2020, the ban will be observed in 332 conservation areas in Chinese Yangtze River basin, which will also be expanded to all natural waterways of the river and its major tributaries from no later than January 1, 2021.
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US to increase surveillance in Middle East waterways
World | Jul 20, 2019, 08:31 AM ISTThe United States on Friday announced the US Central Command is developing a multinational maritime effort to increase surveillance of and security in key waterways in the Middle East.
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Russian, Japanese companies keen to supply amphibious planes: Nitin Gadkari
India | Oct 29, 2017, 03:07 PM ISTIn line with the govt plans to convert 111 rivers into national waterways, Gadkari said proposals are being examined for introducing seaplanes at Yamuna, Ganga and other waterbodies.
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Rajya Sabha gives nod to National Waterways Bill
National | Mar 10, 2016, 08:25 AM ISTNew Delhi: Parliament on Wednesday passed the National Waterways Bill, which provides for declaring certain inland waterways as national waterways with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod to the legislation. The bill, passed by Lok
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Government plans to convert 101 rivers into waterways: Nitin Gadkari
National | Jan 18, 2015, 03:05 PM ISTNew Delhi: Keen on promoting water transport to propel economic growth, the government has set an ambitious target to convert 101 rivers across the nation into waterways, union minister Nitin Gadkari said."Promoting waterways is the