New Delhi, May 9 -- New Delhi: Union minister of ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday reviewed key maritime projects and directed officials to ensure that business remains as usual. He also reviewed measures taken to ensure smooth movement of cargo.

Key Indian ports near the India-Pakistan maritime border include Kandla, Mundra and Hazira in Gujarat. All these ports are on high alert and have heightened security.

Organizations under the ministry, including the Shipping Corporation of India, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Ltd, Indian Port Global Ltd, Directorate General of Shipping, and Mumbai Port Authority, participated in the review meeting, said an official statement. ...