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Coast Guard launches search for missing fishermen off Cuddalore

Based on a request from the Cuddalore district administration, the Coast Guard has deployed two vessels and a helicopter to the area to look for the fishermen

Kufos proposes Kerala Blue Economy Council

The proposal formed part of two policy documents handed over by the Kufos to Fisheries Minister Abdul Gafoor during his first official visit

Fish workers’ organisations condemn move to bring fishing harbours under CISF security oversight

All India Fishers and Fisheries Workers’ Federation says move infringes on rights of fishing community. Fishers say imposing biometric surveillance, tracking and centralised control without consultation is more about control than about safety

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay calls on PM Modi at New Delhi; discusses Mekedatu, fishermen issues

Mr. Vijay urged the Prime Minister to direct the Union Home Ministry to issue a clarification permitting the respective State invocation songs to be sung at the beginning of all government events.

'Not going to vacate': Rabri's 'evict by force' dare to CM Samrat over bungalow

The RJD leader reacted sharply when reporters questioned her about a recent order issued by the state's building construction department allotting the 10, Circular Road residence in Patna to Dairy and Fisheries Minister Nand Kishor Ram. "Yes, I can see that Samrat Choudhary, who has become the chief minister only recently, is quite excited. Let him get me evicted by force. I am not going to vacate the premises", said the indignant wife of RJD president Lalu Prasad.

Fishermen seek infrastructure, training to revive tuna fishing harbour in Tiruvottiyur

If the tuna fishing harbour constructed at a cost of ₹200 crore at Tiruvottiyur Kuppam is to be put to use, fishermen must have the skills to catch quality tuna suitable for export, said M.D. Dayalan of the Indian Fishermen Association

Search continues for missing fishermen in Nellore

Aquaculture concerns will be addressed on priority, says Fisheries Minister Atchannaidu

The government will take balanced decisions and protect farmers’ interests, while ensuring the survival and growth of the feed industry, he says

Vijay meets PM, raises Mekedatu issue

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay urged PM Modi to prioritize the Tamil anthem at functions, address the Mekedatu dam dispute, and secure the release of arrested fishermen.

Two killed, five fisherfolk women hurt as lorry hits autorickshaw near Kakinada

A lorry struck an autorickshaw carrying six fisherfolk women from Uppada on the Samarlakota bridge; the driver and one woman died

Three fishermen rescued, one missing after fibre boat capsizes off Kodiyakarai coast

Three fishermen who were holding on to the overturned boat were rescued by Kodiyakarai fishermen and brought to the shore on Tuesday morning

Fishermen stage protest over irregularities in funds disbursal

Fishworkers’ union counters Church’s stance on fisheries portfolio

CITU-affiliated union says the focus on Fisheries Minister’s community identity risks deepening fault lines within the coastal community and that identity-based divisions will undermine the tradition of collective labour at sea. Latin Catholic Church had expressed displeasure at the portfolio being denied to a member of the Church

University of Kerala inks agreement for international project to study cooperative behavior between dolphins and humans

Researchers will use hydrophones, drones, and photo-documentation to study dolphin interactions with each other and fishers. This investigation aims to explore how these human-wildlife interactions inform the evolution of cooperative behaviors, which are rare across species.

Fishing ban relief of ₹27.19 crore credited to 13,597 beneficiaries in Visakhapatnam district

Collector says ₹20,000 each released to fisher families and around 1,500 more beneficiaries added to scheme this year