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Fishing boat operators seek substantial reduction in licence fee

Fishermen urge Fisheries department to roll back hike in licence fee for small boats to ensure financial viability and livelihood of thousands of traditional fishermen.

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Kerala Governor urges fisheries university, scientists to be future-ready

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan calls on Kufos and fisheries scientists to be future-ready. He stresses importance of securing affordable, healthy diets while safeguarding resources. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath delivers special address. Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian highlights need for increased local fish production to meet demand. Kufos scientists submit detailed…

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Thoothukudi village hopes for safe return of fishermen

Villagers of Tharuvaikulam anxiously await release of 12 fishermen detained by Maldivian Coast Guard for alleged poaching. Union govt. supported their multi-day deep sea fishing. Womenfolk worried, Fisheries Dept. wrote to authorities for their release. Father Churchill urges Maldivian authorities to investigate and release them.

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Kerala to promote breeding of native freshwater species

Kerala is now exploring ways to promote native freshwater species such as Varal (snakehead murrel) and Karimeen (pearl spot) among fish farmers.

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Fishing boat with 18 fishermen rescued

Alphonsa, a boat owned by Aloysius of Kalavur, got stranded two nautical miles off Azhikode estuary. The rescue mission initiated action after the Azhikode Fisheries station received a call for help.

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Munambam boat accident: Body of fisherman found

Last four missing fishermen after boat capsized off Munambam coast in Kerala recovered; body of Thachedath Raju, 58, aka Yesudas, recovered last. Bodies taken to Vypeen fisheries station, inquest proceedings conducted. Autopsy at Ernakulam General Hospital, bodies handed over to kin.

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Kerala boat accident: Body of one of the four missing fishermen recovered

Body of missing Kerala fisherman recovered; 3 still missing. Body of Sharath, 25, of Malippuram, spotted by fishermen from Vypeen. Search operations by ICG, marine enforcement squad, coastal police, Fisheries dept. & local fishermen. Boat capsized due to overloading & poor condition. Survivors held onto can for 4 hrs before…

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Kerala government plans to fully support fishermen’s children’s higher studies abroad, says Minister Saji Cherian

Kerala Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian has said the Kerala government is preparing to support young people from the fishermen’s community to pursue higher studies abroad. He also called on stakeholders to resist and defeat any move to corporatise the sea. The seminar was divided into several key sessions, including marine…

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Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies to hold workshop on fisheries development

State-level seminar on fisheries development to be held at Kufos in Kerala on Saturday. to be inaugurated by Kerala Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian, presided by Kufos Vice-Chancellor T. Pradeepkumar, and chief guest Bishop James Anaparambil. Aim to identify problems afflicting fisheries sector and suggest solutions. Stakeholders to discuss ocean fisheries,…

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Aqua, seafood festival to be held in Hyderabad, Bengaluru to promote Fish Andhra initiative

Fish Andhra initiative of the A.P. govt. to be promoted through aqua and seafood festivals in Hyderabad and Bengaluru. 200 Fish Andhra outlets established to increase per-capita fish consumption from 8 to 12 kg. Aqua farmers and fisheries students interacted with public representatives at fourth aqua and seafood festival in…

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Aqua and Seafood Festival takes off in Rajamahendravaram

Rajamahendravaram's 4th Aqua & Seafood Festival began Fri, promoted by Home Minister T. Vanita & East Godavari Collector K. Madhavilatha. Fisheries Minister S. Appala Raju & key officials absent. Fish species from brackish, freshwater & sea on display. Technical sessions on fish production, export & marketing Oct 9-10.

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New schemes planned to expand inland fish farming

Fisheries Dept. introducing innovative schemes to expand inland fish farming with public participation. Waterbodies/canals >10 hectares to be identified/divided for scientific fish farming. Kudumbashree, fisher cooperatives, self-help grps. to benefit; 60% fin. assistance. Species incl. snakehead, pearl spot, carp. Max. invest. ₹15 lakh/hectare.

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Environmental crisis looms as Murray cod virtually disappear from NSW Lower Darling

NSW Fisheries survey from May reveals attempts at repopulating river after 2018-19 drought appear to have failed

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Tamil Nadu govt directed to provide reservations to transgenders in local body polls. Justice S.M. Subramaniam stated education should transcend appearance, colour, physique and gender stereotypes. AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami blamed CM M.K. Stalin for not sending Fisheries Minister to Nagapattinam district. Three fishermen attacked and robbed mid-sea, 27-year-old woman…

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Attack on T.N. fishermen | Edappadi Palaniswami slams CM Stalin for not sending Fisheries Minister to Nagapattinam to provide aid

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami blames CM Stalin for not sending Fisheries Minister to Nagapattinam to offer solace to fishing community affected by pirate attacks. He urges CM to strengthen Coastal Security Group and provide assistance to fishermen. O. Pannereselvam requests External Affairs Minister to ensure such incidents don't recur.

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Saji Cherian to inaugurate modernisation work of fishing harbour

Fisheries Minister to inaugurate modernisation of Azhikkal fishing harbour on Aug 6. Govt sanctioned ₹25.36 crore for project. Includes auction shed, locker rooms, boundary wall, roads, canteen, parking, toilet block, fisheries office, water supply.

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Sand, rocks to be removed from Muthalapozhi harbour mouth from August 1

Work on removing accumulated sand and scattered rocks from the Muthalapozhi harbour mouth will begin on Tuesday, the State government said on Monday.

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Mikavu awards distributed

The Pinarayi Vijayan-led second Left Democratic Front government has constructed 57 school buildings in coastal areas in the State, Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian has said

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Proposal to temporarily stop fishers from using Muthalapozhi fisheries harbour channel

Fisheries Dept. mulls proposal to halt fishers from using Muthalapozhi harbour-sea channel due to recurring accidents. No decision yet, but will be taken after discussions with local fishers.

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₹37 crore sanctioned under Kuttanad package

Admin. sanction granted for 41 projects worth ₹37 cr under 2nd Kuttanad package in 12 Assembly constituencies of Alappuzha & Kottayam districts. Projects focus on Water Resources, Agriculture, Fisheries & Tourism to increase productivity, restore Vembanad Lake & improve living conditions.

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T.N. CM Stalin writes to Union External Affairs Minister for diplomatic efforts to resolve T.N.-Sri Lanka fishermen issues

TN CM M.K. Stalin to attend State-wide conference on Aug 18 to condemn assaults & arrests of TN fishermen by SL Navy. Fisheries Minister Anitha R. Radhakrishnan referred to recent arrest of 9 TN fishermen & efforts taken by CM to protect livelihoods, incl. writing letters to PM Modi &…

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Fisheries department to serve notices on owners of ‘missing’ boats in Kozhikode

Fisheries dept. finds 750 boats operational, 635 ‘missing’ in kozhikode; notices to be served on owners

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

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Enforcement Directorate seeks permission to assist DVAC in disproportionate assets case against T.N. Fisheries Minister Anitha R. Radhakrishnan

ED insists on assisting DVAC in disproportionate assets case against TN Fisheries Minister Anitha R. Radhakrishnan; ED cites Madras HC, SC rulings to back its plea; Thoothukudi Principal District Court to hear all parties on ED's plea on Aug 2. #ED #DVAC #TN #FisheriesMinister #AnithaRRadhakrishnan #MadrasHC #SC #Thoothukudi #PrincipalDistrictCourt #Aug2

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Housing complex under Punargeham scheme nears completion

Officials say 228 fisher families will be shifted to the housing complex once it is ready

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