Indian Coast Guard Ship Repatriates 12 Fishermen from Sri Lanka
ICGS Rani Durgavati successfully repatriated 12 Indian fishermen from Sri Lankan custody. The operation highlights crucial India-Sri Lanka maritime cooperation and safety for fishermen.
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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.
Three Undertrials Escape Khachrod Sub-Jail in Ujjain
Three undertrial prisoners, facing serious charges like rape and murder, escaped from Khachrod sub-jail in Ujjain using a folding ladder. Police launch massive manhunt. Read the full story.
How a Weight-Loss Chat Helped Free Belarus Political Prisoners
A casual dinner chat about Zepbound weight-loss drug between US envoy John Coale and Belarus's Lukashenko paved way for prisoner release deal. Over 250 detainees freed, including Nobel laureate.
Rameswaram Fishermen Strike Over Sri Lanka Arrests
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.
J&K Court Rejects Mufti's Plea on Undertrial Transfers
J&K and Ladakh High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's PIL seeking transfer of undertrials. Bench calls petition vague and politically motivated. Read the full details.
J&K High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's undertrial plea
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's petition on undertrial transfers, calling it politically motivated. Read the full details and court's strong observations.
Court Rejects Mehbooba Mufti's Plea on Kashmiri Prisoners
Jammu and Kashmir High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's PIL seeking transfer of Kashmiri political prisoners, calling it a tool for political gain. Read the full details.
J&K HC rejects Mehbooba Mufti's PIL on undertrial prisoners
Jammu and Kashmir High Court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti's PIL seeking repatriation of undertrial prisoners, citing lack of specifics. Read the full details of the court's decision.
Families of 200 Indian fishermen meet Jaishankar for release
Delegation including activists & fisherfolk families met EAM Jaishankar, seeking urgent release of ~200 Indian fishermen languishing in Pakistan prisons despite completed sentences.
Kerala HC: No discrimination in prison emergency leave
Kerala High Court grants prisoner emergency leave, ruling jail authorities cannot discriminate between brother's and sister's son. Justice Edappagath calls interpretation unconstitutional.
Prison Overcrowding Blocks Fugitive Extraditions to India
Foreign courts deny India's extradition pleas citing poor prison conditions. New data shows 5.3L inmates in 2023, with 120% occupancy. Better reporting can reform justice. Read more.
Ayushman Health Cards for Maharashtra Prisoners
Maharashtra prison department extends Ayushman Bharat health insurance to all inmates, focusing on elderly prisoners. Special drive ensures cashless treatment. Read more.
Coast Guard inspects trawler wreck after fatal collision
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.
35 Bangladeshi Fishermen Detained in Indian Waters
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 HC Directs Wetlands Authority on Fishermen's Plea
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 recovered from sunken trawler near maritime border
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.
NUSRL Ranchi starts legal training for new advocates
National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi, announced a Continuous Legal Education programme for advocates with under 5 years experience and an undertrial prisoners project. Read more.
BNHS Workshop Boosts Ujani Fishermen's Income via Indigenous Fish
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.
Goa fishing canoe found, four fishermen rescued safely
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.
Indian Fisherman Killed in Bangladesh Vessel Attack
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.
Nagapattinam fishermen rescued after 4-hour sea ordeal
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.
41 Fugitive Convicts Returned to Jail in Gujarat Drive
Gujarat police's 'Operation Karawaas' recaptured 41 convicts who skipped parole & 41 undertrials who jumped bail. Six had been absconding for over a decade. Read the full report.
Trawler capsizes near India-Bangladesh border, 5 missing
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.
10 Fishing Boats Destroyed in Kollam Lake Fire
A major fire gutted 10 fishing boats in Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam. No casualties reported. Authorities order probe, fishermen seek compensation. Read the full report.
Mangaluru Sea Ambulance Service Operational by May 2025
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.
Navy Vows No Harm to Karwar Fishermen's Livelihood
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.
13 Bangladeshi Fishermen Detained in Andhra Pradesh
Coastal security police detain 13 Bangladeshi fishermen near Srikakulam coast after they accidentally crossed the maritime border. Read the full story for details on the rescue and ongoing investigation.
Stalin: BJP betraying Tamil Nadu despite highest tax share
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin accuses BJP government of ignoring state's demands despite highest tax contribution. 12 resolutions passed ahead of Parliament session.
Heavy Rain Alert in South India, Cold Wave in Rajasthan
IMD warns of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms in southern states and cold wave conditions in Rajasthan through first week of December. Fishermen advised to avoid sea activities.
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