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India asks Pakistan to release and repatriate Indian prisoners in its custody
India made the request in the context of the exchange of the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen by the two countries as part of a practice to do so on 1 January and 1 July every calendar year under the framework of a 2008 agreement
India to pitch for permanent solution for food security, protect interest of farmers, fishermen at WTO meet
The four-day 12th ministerial conference (MC) will start on 12 June in Geneva. The meeting is taking place after a gap of four years and in the backdrop of the Ukraine-Russia war and uncertain global economic situation
India asks Sri Lanka to release fishermen, fishing boats from custody at fifth JWG meet
India at the meet said that it was always committed to work constructively with Sri Lanka towards resolution of issues related to fishermen and their livelihoods in a humane manner
Why Indian fishermen are often caught fishing in Sri Lanka’s troubled waters
Indian fishermen are often captured by Sri Lanka for crossing maritime boundary between two nations and particularly crossing into Kachchatheevu island
20 Indian fishermen released from Pakistan jail transported to Wagah border for handover, says official
Landhi jail Superintendent Irshad Shah said the fishermen, mostly belonging to Gujarat, were released as a goodwill gesture after the Indian authorities confirmed their nationalities
Chennai rains: Depression over Bay of Bengal likely to weaken into low pressure by tomorrow morning, says IMD
The red alert for Chennai, indicating extremely heavy rainfall, has been withdrawn after the depression over Bay of Bengal crossed north Tamil Nadu coast, the IMD said
Cyclone Shaheen toll in Oman rises to 14; two bodies of fishermen found in Iran
Shaheen made landfall Sunday with winds reaching up to 150 kph (93 mph). The storm quickly lost power and was downgraded, but it caused flooding and damage across Oman
Seagrass meadows provide essential services for marine life, need to be protected say experts
A wide range of animals depend on them, including tiny invertebrates that are a food source to fish prized by small-scale, artisanal fishing operations.
World Oceans Day 2021: Good enough might be the best long term option to protect our ocean
Often, “protection” amounts to nothing more than lines on maps in government offices while fishing continues unabated in the water.
Cyclone Tauktae: Gujarat announces Rs 105 crore relief package for fisherfolk
The cyclone caused major damage to anchored boats, fishing nets, trawlers and marine infrastructure at various places, a government press release noted
Burdened by debt and loss of livelihood, fisherfolk in Maharashtra's Palghar struggle to stay afloat
Satpati – one of the largest fishing villages in Maharashtra. It is located on the west coast about 80 kilometers north of Mumbai in the tribal district of Palghar. The fishers in Satpati, who belong to the Koli community, fish in Maharashtra’s waters.
Earth Day: There are no fish in the ocean — Declining catch worries fishermen in southern Karnataka
Climate change, unsustainable and unregulated fishing methods have both been blamed for this decline.
Sri Lanka Navy arrests 13 Tamil Nadu fishermen near island nation's coast; authorities lodge them in Jaffna's Kangesanthurai
Thirteen fishermen from Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu, fishing at Nedunthivu near a coast in Sri Lanka, were arrested by the navy of the island nation on Saturday
Indian Coast Guard, with help of seven merchant vessels, rescues 264 fishermen from Arabian Sea; survivors being given food, first aid
Distress call was received on 3 December and a total of seven Merchant Vessels transiting through area responded to Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Centre
Kisan Credit Cards given to only 8,400 fishermen so far, efforts underway to reach out to more people: Govt
However, not many cards could be distributed to fishermen due to lack of awareness and delay in issuing RBI guidelines for implementation of this facility, sources said.
Cyclone Maha likely to weaken into depression, light to moderate showers expected in parts of Maharashtra today, says IMD
In a bulletin released late on Wednesday night, the weather department said cyclone 'Maha' had moved east-northeastwards with a speed of 21 kmph and lay centred over east-central and adjoining northeast the Arabian Sea, about 250 km southwest of Porbandar in Gujarat and 290 km west-southwest of Diu.
Cyclone Maha: Schools, colleges in Maharashtra's Palghar to remain shut for three days as precautionary measure; villages near coast on high alert
According to the Met department, parts of the coastal Konkan, central Maharashtra and Marthawada are likely to receive rains due to severe cyclonic storm 'Maha' which is expected to make landfall on the Gujarat coast on 7 November.
Cyclone Maha to cause rainfall in Maharashtra, Goa before making landfall in Gujarat tomorrow; system likely to weaken to 'storm'
Severe cyclonic storm 'Maha' is expected to make landfall on the Gujarat coast near the Union Territory of Diu on Thursday, which will result in rainfall in parts of Maharashtra and Goa over the next two days.
Cyclone Maha: Several districts of Gujarat, Maharashtra to receive rain for next two days, predicts IMD; advises fishermen not to venture into sea
Apart from these areas, some isolated places over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Kerala and Mahe are also likely to receive heavy rainfall on Tuesday
Wildlife Week 2019: Maharashtra's humpback dolphins locked in battle for safe habitats and food security
Studying human-animal interaction will allow us to understand this relationship and help in conservation efforts.