India urges WTO members to introduce moratorium on subsidies by distant water fishing nations

Feb 27, 2024

India urged the World Trade Organisation members on Tuesday, to introduce a moratorium on subsidies by Distant Water Fishing Nations for fishing or fishing...

Fire breaks out near Visakhapatnam's fishing harbour, no casualties reported

Aug 08, 2020

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 8 : A fire broke out in a sea-bound fishing boat on Saturday, at a short distance from Visakhapatnam...

12 Indian fishermen apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy

Feb 13, 2022

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 13 : The Sri Lankan Navy has apprehended 12 Rameswaram-based fishermen and two fishing boats after they had gone...

China's illegal fishing worldwide is under scrutiny

Feb 23, 2023

Similar to how the Chinese spy balloon violated US airspace, China's illegal fishing worldwide is under scrutiny: A new investigative report shows that from...

Ramanathapuram fishermen to protest against Tamil Nadu government's new fishing laws

Jun 29, 2024

A decision regarding the protest was made by the association members at a meeting held in front of the fishing token issuing office near...

CMFRI advocates central legislation to regulate fishing beyond territorial waters

Jan 06, 2024

The proposed Marine Fishery Act is deemed essential to fill the regulatory void in fishing activities beyond territorial waters. By providing a legal framework,...