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198 Indian fishermen released from Pakistani jail
Pakistani authorities have released 198 Indian fishermen, who were languishing at a jail here after being arrested for allegedly fishing illegally in the country's waters, and handed them over to India at the Wagah border. The fishermen…
Rahul Gandhi promises fishermen Rs 10 lakh insurance cover, Rs 25 subsidy per litre of diesel
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday promised Rs 10 lakh insurance cover for fishermen, Rs one lakh interest-free loan to fisherwomen and Rs 25 subsidy per litre of diesel up to a maximum of 500 litres per day, if Congress is voted to…
Cyclone leaves Indonesian fishermen stranded on desert island for six days without food, water
SYDNEY: Australian authorities said on Wednesday (Apr 19) they had rescued 11 Indonesian fishermen from a desert island in the Indian Ocean after their vessel shipwrecked during a powerful cyclone, stranding them there for six days without…
US: 200 Fishermen Rescued from Drifting Ice in Minnesota Lake
About 200 early-season ice fishers were caught by surprise and stranded in a Minnesota lake when the frozen slab under their feet broke free and drifted into open water — triggering a complex rescue operation.A member of the group called…
Pakistan Arrests 16 Indian Fishermen for Allegedly Intruding In Its Waters
Last Updated: October 01, 2022, 00:39 ISTAfter initial investigation, the boats were towed to Karachi and the apprehended fishermen were handed over to Docks Police to complete further legal formalities. (File photo/PTI)Pakistan Maritime…
Explained | Why are the fisherfolk demanding to stop the construction of Vizhinjam port project
Why have the fisherfolk living in and around Vizhinjam laid siege to the international port project? Is the port construction causing increased sea erosion in the area?
Why have the fisherfolk living in and around Vizhinjam laid siege to…
India fully protected interests of farmers, fishermen at WTO meet: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, June 19
India has completely protected the interests of farmers and fishermen in the recently concluded ministerial conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva,…
WTO: India resists plan to end fish sops in developing countries
India is pushing back a global plan to end subsidies to fisherfolk in developing countries, saying stopping the support will affect millions of poor fishermen and lead to increased poverty. At WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12), India…