Varanasi: Union minister of ports, shipping & waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday announced the governments plans to create a world-class cruise terminal in Varanasi for the expansion of river cruise tourism via waterways, reports Binay Singh.Addressing a roadshow for the upcoming Global Maritime India Summit-2023 at the Trade Facilitation Centre, Sonowal also stressed on facilitation of the movement of goods to and from Nepal via waterways.In the heart of Varanasi, the cradle of our civilization, we embarked on a transformative journey to shape Indias destiny. Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is poised to become the third largest economy in the world, he said.We also published the following articles recentlyLucknow: KGMU, SGPGI to offer world-class cancer cureThe King Georges Medical University (KGMU) and the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) in Uttar Pradesh, India, will collaborate with the government to produce CAR-T cells for cancer treatment. CAR-T cells are a form of immunotherapy that use genetically altered T cells for targeted cancer treatment. This treatment is currently available in developed countries and select private hospitals in India. The aim of the project is to make world-class treatment accessible and affordable to cancer patients in Uttar Pradesh.Cruise liner docks at portThe domestic cruise liner M/s Cordelias M V Empress arrived at Mormugao Port Authority with 790 passengers and crew members. The ship had sailed from Agatti, Lakshadweep and later sailed to Mumbai. It is scheduled to make a second call at Mormugao on October 14.Varanasi international stadium to boost Purvanchals economy: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for a new international cricket stadium in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The Rs 450 crore project is expected to benefit both sportspersons and the economy of the region. The stadium will provide opportunities for sports coaching, management institutions, and sports startups, potentially creating a new sports industry in Varanasi. Modi also expressed gratitude for the support of the city of Kashi in development endeavors and highlighted the success of Indian athletes in the recent World University Games.

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