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External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar stated that another 312 Indian fishermen were safely evacuated from Iran to India via Armenia. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar expressed his gratitude to the Government of Armenia and Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan for their support in the...

Thoothukudi, April 11 – In a significant move aimed at conserving marine resources and ensuring sustainable fishing practices, the Tamil Nadu government will enforce an annual fishing ban along the eastern coastline from April 15 to June 14, 2026.The 61-day restriction, which includes both the...

Barasat, April 10 Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday that fish production in West Bengal has significantly increased during her tenure, as she sought to rebut Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assertion that the state lags in aquaculture.Banerjee was addressing an election rally in...

Ramanathapuram, April 9 – Ten fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Sri Lankan waters, further escalating tensions in the Palk Strait region.According to sources, the...

New Delhi, April 6 Over 1,700 Indian nationals have left Iran through land border crossings in Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict over a month ago, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday."Our embassy in Tehran has so far facilitated the movement of...

Chennai, April 6 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in the hilly regions of Virudhunagar, Theni, and Dindigul districts on Monday, even as large parts of northern Tamil Nadu are expected to remain dry.According to an official statement, isolated places...

Puducherry, April 5 BJP National President Nitin Nabin asserted on Sunday that the NDA’s "double-engine" government has transformed Puducherry from a land of "anarchy and corruption" into a hub of growth, claiming that unemployment in the region had plummeted to 4 per cent from 47 per cent.He...

Chennai, April 4 A total of 345 Tamil Nadu fishermen who were stranded in war-torn Iran arrived at the Chennai international airport on Saturday following a coordinated repatriation effort.The group, comprising an initial 327 fishermen and a subsequent batch of 18, had been stuck in the Middle...

New Delhi, April 4 – India expressed gratitude to Armenia on Saturday for facilitating the evacuation of its nationals from Iran, as efforts continue to bring back citizens amid the intensifying conflict in West Asia.The evacuation of Indian fishermen through Armenia marks another step in New...

Vinjamur (Andhra Pradesh), April 1 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reaffirmed on Wednesday that Amaravati will remain the sole capital of the state and cannot be moved.Addressing a public meeting after participating in the 'Pedala Sevalo' (in service of the poor) programme...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta joined BJP's star campaigners in the Kerala Assembly elections on Tuesday, seeking votes for the party and showcasing her model of clean governance."Namaskaram Alappuzha. The path to Viksit Bharat (Developed India) goes through...

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...