Fishermen

Tamil Nadu: IMD predicts ‘very heavy’ rainfall in THESE districts, issues advisory for fishermen

Chennai and its suburbs are likely to have partly cloudy conditions in the next 48 hours, and light to moderate rains, accompanied by a thunderstorm. 

Dec 26, 2022, 18:30 PM IST

DNA: Non-Political Ground Report on the life of fishermen!

Today we will tell you the story of those people who get buried in political noise. Increasing plastic and pollution in the sea has created a flood of challenges in front of fishermen. Watch the Non-Political Ground Report on the life of fishermen of Somnath in DNA!

Nov 21, 2022, 23:22 PM IST

Pakistan uses nabbed Indian fishermen's SIM cards to obtain Defence information: NIA

Chargesheet submitted by NIA names two Indian and a Pakistani national and mentions their involvement in conspiracy and espionage activities with an intention to wage war against India.

Apr 23, 2022, 15:51 PM IST

Sri Lanka to release 56 Indian fishermen

The court in the northern Jaffna peninsula ordered the release of the fishermen who were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy in mid-December in the seas south of Mannar.

Jan 25, 2022, 19:33 PM IST

India calls on Pakistan to ensure early release of Indian fishermen, civilians

The MEA said India handed over a list of 282 Pakistan civilian prisoners and 73 fishermen in India's custody to Pakistan.

Jan 01, 2022, 15:43 PM IST

Indian High Commission in Colombo has taken up issue of early release of Tamil Nadu fishermen: MEA

"Our High Commission in Colombo has taken up the issue of early release of the Indian fishermen and boats with the Government of Sri Lanka," said MEA. Officials from the Consulate General of India, Jaffna, have met the detained fishermen and are providing all necessary support, MEA added.

Dec 21, 2021, 21:05 PM IST

Fisherfolk, families in Tamil Nadu protest arrest of 55 fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy

The fishermen who had ventured out to sea from the fishing harbors in Rameswaram and Mandapam, were arrested for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters, according to the Lankan Navy.

Dec 20, 2021, 15:30 PM IST

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 55 Tamil Nadu fishermen, seizes 8 boats, CM urges Centre to take action

Demanding their immediate release, the fishermen association here said it would stage a protest on Monday (December 20) and announced the launch of an 'indefinite strike' as well.

Dec 19, 2021, 20:49 PM IST

Want to become crorepati overnight? Catch this golden fish with medical properties

The Ghol fish is known for its medicinal value and pharmaceutical companies are known to use the fish to make dissolvable stitches. 

Sep 03, 2021, 10:50 AM IST

A prized catch! Palghar fishermen sell 157 Ghol fish for a whopping Rs 1.33 crore

Known as ‘Sea Gold’, the Ghol Fish - a native to the Indo-Pacific region - is considered one of the most expensive marine fish available

Sep 01, 2021, 20:27 PM IST

19-year old boy uses drone in Kerala to help in rescue of 4 fishermen adrift at sea

The rescue attempts by over 80 local fishermen are said to have begun at 4 am on Tuesday.

Jan 06, 2021, 23:08 PM IST

Cyclone Burevi: Indian coast guard rescues fishermen stranded on island; know their story

Three fishermen were stranded on an island for over two days amid harsh weather conditions owing to Cyclone Burevi in the southern tip of the Indian peninsula.

Dec 03, 2020, 18:06 PM IST

Rameshwaram fishermen allege attack by Sri Lankan Navy, video shows stones being hurled; watch

Leaders of the fishermen community allege that such incidents of intimidation and violence are very common and that their plight has not seen much improvement over the years.

Oct 27, 2020, 20:19 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard rescues 24 distressed fishermen off Kerala Coast; search on for 31 others

The missing fishing boats are from Ponnani, Kayamkulam, Alappuzha, Munambam and Azhikode harbours of Kerala. 

 

Sep 07, 2020, 22:40 PM IST

No social distancing, no masks as people rushes to Mangaluru beaches to buy fishes

People are seen rushing to buy fishes at Bykampadi, Mukka, Sasihithlu, Sultan Bathri and Hoyge Bazar beaches, and can be seen purchasing fishes directly from the boat. 

Apr 18, 2020, 15:41 PM IST

Gujarat: Six fishermen rescued from flooded boat off Porbandar coast

The Indian Coast Guard on Sunday rescued six fishermen stranded on a flooded fishing boat `Vismita` off the Porbandar coast. The distress call was received at the Coast Guard Operations centre on December 21 around 7:10 pm from the fishing boat.

Dec 22, 2019, 15:48 PM IST

Coast Guard recovers capsized boat off Gujarat coast, 7 fishermen still missing

The boat had gone missing after capsizing on December 7 with seven fishermen onboard, who are still missing, coast guard officials said.

Dec 10, 2019, 08:00 AM IST

Coast Guard's maritime operations to rescue fishermen in Arabian Sea enters second day

Maritime search and rescue operations conducted by the Coast Guard Region (West) for the distressed fishermen stranded in East Central Arabian Sea due prevailing rough weather conditions entered its second day on Thursday.

Dec 05, 2019, 21:14 PM IST

Cyclone Kyarr likely to turn 'extremely severe', 17 fishermen rescued off Mumbai coast

As many as 17 fishermen were rescued from a sinking fishing boat `Vaishno Devi Mata` off Mumbai coast as Cyclone Kyarr seems all set to intensify into an extremely severe cyclonic storm. According to Indian Meteorological Department, the sea condition is "likely to be high to very high over the east-central Arabian Sea during the next 24 hours and phenomenal thereafter in the wake of Cyclone Kyarr.

Oct 27, 2019, 08:27 AM IST

Goa issues red alert over heavy rains; all exams cancelled by state university

The Goa government on Friday issued a red alert as heavy rains and strong winds triggered by the formation of cyclone Kyarr in the Arabian Sea has caused water logging in various parts of the state and road blockages due to uprooted trees.

Oct 25, 2019, 14:37 PM IST