The ban on sea-fishing, however, remains enforced round-the-year in Gahirmatha coast, which is widely regarded as the largest habitation corridors of these highly endangered marine species.
Two fishing vessels and a dhow were hijacked off the coast of Somalia between February 7 and March 16, indicating that piracy in the region remains a threat, according to a new report released Tuesday by a global anti-piracy body.
The Centre's Department of Fisheries has accorded approvals to proposals worth Rs 4969.62 crore with a Central share of Rs 1823.58 crore during the last four financial years (FY2020-21 to FY2023-24) and the current fiscal year (FY25) to develop small fishing communities, traditional fishers and provide livelihood support to them.
The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 12 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, accusing them of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) while fishing near Neduntheevu.
A fishing trawler, carrying 14 fishermen who had set out from Patharpratima, capsized this morning in the Bay of Bengal after encountering rough seas.
According to a report, fishing is a major livelihood for Northern Tamils and the fuel shortage in the crisis-hit country has paralysed the industry.
The protesters have also demanded an end to illegal fishing in Gwadar's waters by foreign trawlers, saying illegal fishing trawlers.
The juvenile reptile had strayed into Luna River from Bhitarkanika river system and an inland fisherman found the animal stuck in his fishing net near Orataghat village in Mahakalapada police station area.
The fishing vessel had trespassed into prohibited sanctuary corridors contravening the provisions of wildlife protection act, Orissa Marine fishing regulation act (OMFRA) and mandatory rules of marine sanctuary.
Following the Council's approval, the agreement will now be transposed into EU legislation.
