Guj Cong to hold state-wide protests over fishing

Last Updated: Monday, September 24, 2012, 22:14

Demanding CM resignation over the allotment of contracts in the fisheries department, state Congress said it would organise protests across the state.

S Korean Navy ‘fires’ at N Korea fishing boats

Last Updated: Friday, September 21, 2012, 18:58

The Navy has reportedly raised the alert level along the sea border in response.

`Role of fishing community important in coastal security`

Last Updated: Thursday, September 20, 2012, 14:44

Defence Minister A K Antony today asked the Coast Guard to develop the fishing community living along the sea boards of the country as its "eyes and ears" for gathering intelligence for maritime security.

Japan to buy disputed islands claimed by China

Last Updated: Monday, September 10, 2012, 18:30

Japan`s government on Monday said it has decided to purchase several disputed islands from their private owners, a step that is likely to anger China.

Centre asks Maharashtra to stop purse seine fishing

Last Updated: Friday, September 7, 2012, 17:14

The Centre has asked the state government to act against illegal and harmful fishing practices including the `purse seine` fishing.

Over 430 vessels apprehended for illegal fishing

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 15:25

Over 430 vessels have been apprehended by the Coast Guard for illegal fishing in Indian waters in the last five years, according to an RTI reply.

Bengal to up vigil to stop fishing of small Hilsa

Last Updated: Saturday, August 11, 2012, 16:17

With the marine delicacy Hilsa being sold at Rs.1,000-Rs.1,500 per kg due to short supply, WB govt decided to check catching of small fish .

Somali pirates free Taiwan fishing vessel, 26 crew

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 18:36

A Taiwanese fishing vessel and its 26-member crew were freed after being held by Somali pirates for almost 19 months.

Chinese fishing ships detained by Russia

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 16:46

Two Chinese fishing ships have been detained off Russia`s far-eastern region, Chinese officials in Russia have said.

No prosecution of Solanki in fishing contracts scam: Guj govt

Last Updated: Saturday, June 30, 2012, 17:43

Gujarat government has decided against granting sanction to prosecute Cabinet Minister Purshottam Solanki for his alleged role in the Rs 400 crore fishing contracts scam.