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New Delhi, March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the "hardworking fishermen" of the country, stating that they are not just "warriors of the sea" but a strong foundation for a self-reliant India.During his monthly radio broadcast, 'Mann Ki Baat,' Modi emphasized that...

Bhubaneswar, March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Odisha fish farmer Sujata Bhuyan, who transformed her endeavor into a thriving business.Addressing his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi said Sujata of Odisha's Sambalpur district was a homemaker, but she wanted to...

New Delhi, March 29 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called fishermen "a strong foundation of Atmanirbhar Bharat," who continue to strengthen the country's economy, and mentioned the efforts being made to further enhance the fisheries sector.Speaking during the 132nd episode of his...

New Delhi, March 27 AIADMK's M Thambidurai urged the government on Friday to ensure the safe return of Kanyakumari fishermen, who are stranded in Iran due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Raising the issue in the Rajya Sabha, Thambidurai said that as many as 447 fishermen from Kanyakumari...

Kendrapara (Odisha), March 25 Ten marine fishermen were arrested from the waters of the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Kendrapara district on Wednesday for illegally fishing in the area where turtles congregate, according to a forest officer.The fishing trawler used by the fishermen was also...

Mumbai, March 24 – Maharashtra Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane announced on Tuesday a complete crackdown on illegal LED fishing in the Konkan region, declaring a zero-tolerance policy to protect traditional fishermen and marine resources.Responding to a discussion in the House, Rane said the...

Amaravati, March 22: Expressing concern over the trespassing and illegal fishing by mechanized fishing boats from Tamil Nadu in the territorial waters of Andhra Pradesh, the state government has taken up the issue with the authorities in Tamil Nadu.Rama Shankar Naik, Commissioner of Fisheries...

Gandhinagar, March 22 The latest increase in bulk diesel prices has been withdrawn for fishermen in Gujarat after the state approached the Centre, Fisheries Minister Jitu Vaghani said.The price of premium or higher-grade petrol was increased on Friday by Rs 2 per litre, while the rate of bulk...

Gandhinagar, March 21 The recent increase in bulk diesel prices has been withdrawn for Gujarat's fishermen after the state approached the Centre, Fisheries Minister Jitu Vaghani said on Saturday.The Gujarat government had urged the Centre to provide relief to the fisheries sector by...

Gandhinagar/New Delhi, March 21 – The central government on Saturday directed the rollback of a ₹22.43 per litre increase in diesel prices for fishing boats in Gujarat, following representations by the state government regarding the impact on fishermen.The price hike was introduced by Bharat...

Shimla, March 21 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday presented a budget of Rs 54,928 crore for 2026-27, and blamed the discontinuation of a revenue deficit grant to the state for annual losses of over Rs 8,000 crore.The grant – a financial assistance provided by...

Ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections in Kerala, a common sentiment resonates among coastal villages: "Whoever forms the government, we will continue to live the same life, struggling in the sea."This sentiment reflects a sense of neglect among fishermen, who believe that political parties...

Mumbai, March 19 The Maharashtra government is planning to develop a modern jetty at the Gateway of India, given the heavy tourist traffic at this landmark monument, Ports Development Minister Nitesh Rane has said.The state has also raised issues related to permissions, tariff structure, and...

Mumbai, March 18 The Maharashtra government is planning to develop a modern jetty at the Gateway of India, given the heavy tourist traffic at this landmark monument, Ports Development Minister Nitesh Rane stated in the legislative assembly on Wednesday.The state has also raised issues related...

Kolkata, March 18 Panic spread among villagers and fishermen in two districts of West Bengal on Wednesday after unidentified drone-like objects were spotted in a rice paddy field and on a beach, prompting swift police action to reassure the public, a senior officer said.In Paschim Medinipur...

Doha, March 17 Around 1,600 Indian nationals travelled to India on five Qatar Airways flights on Tuesday, even as the airline continues to operate limited services due to restrictions on Qatar's airspace, the Indian Embassy here said.The flights included two services to Delhi and one each to...

Seoul, March 12 – A set of judicial reform laws were officially proclaimed on Thursday, allowing constitutional appeals of South Korea's Supreme Court rulings, punishment for judges who intentionally distort legal principles, and an expansion of the top court.The reforms marked the first major...

Kochi, March 11 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Dheevara community has the potential to drive Kerala's economy forward and called upon young fishermen to take the lead in strengthening India's Blue Economy.Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of the Akhila Kerala...

Panaji, March 11 The Goa government will take a decision on the depiction of port limits within village areas in the draft Coastal Zone Management Plan 2019 after considering the objections raised by people, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told the assembly.A motion to draw attention to the...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 11 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for a political shift in Kerala, stating that the state, which he repeatedly referred to as 'Keralam', is at a crucial juncture in the 21st century and needs a "new beginning" beyond the alternating rule of the two...