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Sarbananda Sonowal
Who is Sarbananda Sonowal?
Sarbananda Sonowal is an Indian politician from Assam who was elected as its 14th Chief Minister in May 2016 from the Majuli constituency. Until 2011, he was a member of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) but later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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Sarbananda Sonowal welcomes AFSPA withdrawal from more parts of Northeast
Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday welcomed the lifting of AFSPA from more parts of the Northeast, maintaining it will ensure further growth of the region
 "Sarbananda Sonowal welcomes AFSPA withdrawal from more parts of Northeast")
No second thoughts on Great Nicobar Port, says Sarbananda Sonowal
"An area of land has already been earmarked for their protected habitation. There are also steps being taken to take care of the coral zone and mangroves"
 "No second thoughts on Great Nicobar Port, says Sarbananda Sonowal")
India aims to become a global hub for green shipbuilding by 2030: Sonowal
The Centre will engage in developing the regulatory framework and alternative technology adoption roadmap for green shipping in India, it added
Government to promote AYUSH treatment through health tourism, says Sonowal
The Ministry of Ayush signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India to work together
Prepare to put India's traditional medicine system on world map: Sonowal
Sonowal inaugurated the 26th convocation of Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth and a national seminar on the usage of trina dhanya (millets) in contemporary lifestyle here
Good way to keep healthy is to practice yoga even at workplace: PM Modi
His tweet was in response to Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri's tweet in which he said India's journey to be energy self-sufficient by 2047 has begun well
 "Good way to keep healthy is to practice yoga even at workplace: PM Modi")
Govt to develop 23 river systems to use inland waterways for cargo: Sonowal
As many as 23 river systems will be developed for cargo and passenger vessel movement, as the govt's focus is on increasing the movement through river systems, Sarbananda Sonowal has said
UM Sonowal pitches for reducing pollution intensity in shipping sector
There is a need to pay particular attention to technology transfer, which is absolutely necessary for green transitions
Share of renewable energy in ports to increase to 60%: Sarbanada Sonowal
The Ministry for Ports, Shipping and Waterways has undertaken green port initiatives in the major ports so that their environmental performance can be improved
'Over 120 kms of waterways in Assam to be dredged for weather fairway'
The agreement will affect dredging, banding, channel markings, and river training works in order to ensure the safe navigation of vessels
First-ever G20 meet in Assam begins at Guwahati, CM inuagurates the event
The first-ever G20 meeting in Assam began on Thursday with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurating the two-day event, which will deliberate on sustainable financing solutions
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MV Ganga Vilas cruise ship to leave Kolkata on Monday for Sundarbans
The cruise vessel, flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13, entered West Bengal early this week through Murshidabad and later reached Kolkata
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Govt has pipeline of 44 port projects worth Rs 22,900 cr till 2025: Sonowal
Govt is working on the guidelines for dealing with stressed public-private partnership (PPP) projects at major ports and has also come up with policies to support the shipbuilding industry in India
NIIMH has 448 books on history of medicine, 285 palm leaf manuscripts: Govt
The collection has several classical texts of Ayush systems and European medicine, which includes some early editions, Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal told the Rajya Sabha
PM Modi to dedicate 3 national Ayush institutes to nation on Dec 11
These institutes will further strengthen research, international collaborations and facilitate affordable Ayush services for larger community, Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Tuesday
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Culture is the mirror of society, says Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal
"Indian arts and culture are one of the richest resources in the world," he said
Centre committed to exploring waterways potential for NE's benefit: Sonowal
Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the Central govt is working to explore the full potential of inland waterways as it is an important means of communication for the development of the interior parts
If we take care of nature, it will take care of us: Sarbananda Sonowal
On the occasion of 5th Naturopathy Day, he was speaking at an event organised by International Naturopathy Organization (INO), Surya Foundation with the support of Ministry of Ayush.
Sonowal to open 'PM Gati Shakti Multimodal Waterways Summit' at Varanasi
Union Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will preside over the inauguration of the 'PM Gati Shakti Multimodal Waterways Summit' at Varanasi on November 11
Centre, state govt trying to find solution to erosion problem: Sonowal
Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said the Centre, along with Assam government, is trying to find a pragmatic and sustainable solution to the state's flood and erosion problems.
