Chennai Fishermen Squeezed by Cartel Despite Bumper Tuna Haul
Chennai's Kasimedu deep-sea fishermen face a price-fixing crisis despite a 100-tonne daily skipjack tuna catch. Middlemen slash profits, urgent govt intervention sought. Read more.
Chennai's Kasimedu deep-sea fishermen face a price-fixing crisis despite a 100-tonne daily skipjack tuna catch. Middlemen slash profits, urgent govt intervention sought. Read more.
A year of contrasts for Gujarat: public anger over a bridge collapse and plane crash is balanced by the joy of winning National Games rights and Asiatic lion conservation success. Read the full report.
Mechanised boat fishermen in Rameswaram held a one-day strike demanding the release of 12 colleagues arrested by the Sri Lankan navy for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary. Over 700 boats remained anchored.
Gujarat govt announces a major renewable energy feat with over 5 lakh residential solar rooftops. The state leads India in solar adoption. Discover the details.
The Gujarat government announced a major bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring 26 senior IAS officers. Key changes include new appointments in the Chief Minister's Office and leadership shifts across crucial departments like Energy, Finance, and Education.
Delegation including activists & fisherfolk families met EAM Jaishankar, seeking urgent release of ~200 Indian fishermen languishing in Pakistan prisons despite completed sentences.
The Gujarat Police Recruitment Board closes online applications for 13,591 posts on Dec 23, 2025. Apply now on OJAS portal for PSI, Constable, Lokrakshak & other roles. Don't miss out!
Gujarat consolidates its position as a top startup hub with 16,700 operational ventures. Initiatives like i-Hub and WEStart fuel growth, creating 1,400 jobs. Discover the state's innovation strategy.
Indian Coast Guard inspects salvaged fishing trawler FB Paramita-11 that sank after a collision with a Bangladeshi vessel. 11 rescued, 2 bodies recovered. Investigation ongoing to ensure fishermen safety.
Gujarat's draft electoral roll shows a 14.5% drop, losing 73.73 lakh voters. Urban districts like Surat & Ahmedabad hit hardest, while tribal areas see minimal change. Check details.
Indian Coast Guard and Navy detain 35 Bangladeshi fishermen in two trawlers for illegal entry. One vessel allegedly caught banned fish. Read the full details.
Calcutta High Court orders East Kolkata Wetlands Authority to respond in 60 days after fishermen allege illegal wall blocks their fishing grounds for 40+ years. Read the full story.
Bodies of two fishermen recovered from FB Paramita-11 trawler that sank after alleged hit by Bangladeshi vessel. Three remain missing. Details on the tragic incident and ongoing search.
Congress to launch 1400-km Jan Akrosh Yatra in Central Gujarat from Dec 20, covering 7 districts. The yatra targets political, religious & tribal connect. Read more.
The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) recently held a successful two-day workshop for Ujani fishermen, focusing on promoting indigenous fish species to enhance their earnings and ecological balance. Discover how this initiative is making waves.
A Goan fishing canoe with four fishermen, missing since Monday, was located off Karwar and brought to Talpona jetty. The rescue involved the Indian Coast Guard and Goa coastal police. Read the full story.
An Indian fisherman was killed with a spear-like weapon before a Bangladeshi patrol vessel hit their trawler near the maritime boundary. Five remain missing. Authorities are investigating.
Four fishermen from Nagapattinam clung to a capsized boat for four hours in turbulent seas off Kodiyakkarai before a dramatic rescue by fellow fishermen. Read their harrowing survival story.
The Gujarat CM Relief Fund has provided a new lease of life to 2106 cancer patients, disbursing Rs 31.55 crore in financial aid over four years. Discover how this vital support is fighting the disease.
Gujarat's fisheries sector, led by Saurashtra & Kutch, will take center stage at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Summit in Rajkot in Jan 2026. Discover the state's ambitious blue economy targets.
A fishing trawler from Kolkata capsized near the India-Bangladesh maritime boundary. While 11 rescued, 5 remain missing. Allegations of collision emerge. Read the full story.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal embarks on a crucial 3-day Gujarat tour, holding public meetings in key cities. This visit is seen as a strategic move to strengthen AAP's base ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel strongly advocates for Gujarat's liquor ban, linking it to women's safety. She praises Union Minister Amit Shah as a modern-day Chanakya. Read more.
A major fire gutted 10 fishing boats in Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam. No casualties reported. Authorities order probe, fishermen seek compensation. Read the full report.
Karnataka's Fisheries Minister Mankal S Vaidya announces a new sea ambulance for fishermen's safety, part of a Rs 37.5 crore harbour modernisation. Read the full story.
Ahmedabad's minimum temperature recorded 17.1°C, 1.9°C above seasonal normal. IMD forecasts similar conditions. Discover Gujarat's coldest spots like Naliya at 11.6°C. Read the full weather update.
Gujarat's per capita income surpasses Rs 3 lakh for the first time, ranking among India's top five state economies. Discover the sectors driving this historic growth.
At Karwar Navy Day, Rear Admiral Vikram Menon pledged cooperation with fishermen, calling them vital coastal eyes. The Navy seeks a long-term solution balancing security and community needs.
Reliance Industries selects 225 degree-engineering students in a Gujarat government placement drive. Over 3,800 students registered. Read about the initiative to boost local hiring.
Gujarat Congress concludes first phase of Jan Akrosh Yatra, covering 1100 km. Party leaders claim strong public response on farmer issues, drugs, and liquor, setting stage for 2027 election revival. Read more.