12 Tamil Nadu fishermen have been detained by the Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday July 5, for allegedly fishing in their territorial waters. Two mechanised boats used by them have also been impounded by the Lankan Navy. An official from fisheries department said over 3,000 fishermen had set the sail[Read More…]
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141 Kerala fishermen still missing in Cyclone Ockhi
A total of 141 Kerala fishermen remain missing following Cyclone Ockhi that hit the southern districts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu on November 30, according to official figures released here on Wednesday. Another 75 fishermen from other states who went fishing from the Kerala coast are also untraced. A total[Read More…]
PM announces loans scheme for fishermen
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced a scheme for giving loans up to Rs 1 crore to small and marginal fishermen for buying modern boats so that they can venture into the deep sea for a better catch. “We are bringing a scheme for poor fishermen, who cannot go[Read More…]