Fish production in NE to be doubled by 2020
SHILLONG, Sept 11 – The Centre is planning to double the fish production in North-eastern region and aims at increasing its per capita availability to 15 kg by 2020. “We have a daunting task of achieving
Fisheries
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MoU signed to promote coastal fisheries
To promote sustainable coastal fisheries in the Bay of Bengal and for its efficient management for the benefit of small fishermen, an agreement was signed by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in
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Fishing for health troubles
Many doctors recommend fish for improving health, especially to reduce the risk of heart troubles. This is mainly based on the observations of the Japanese, who are the most-recognised example of a
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2 killed in clash over fishing in Chilka
At least two fishermen were killed and 50 persons injured when residents fisherman dominated villages Mahisa and Brahampura clashed inside Chilka lake in Orissa. Conditions of 10 persons were stated
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Wildlife Wise
Rampant illegal fishing for shrimp seedlings in Orissa is beginning to take a toll on valuable fish species in the state, says a wildlife body. About 660,000 people are engaged in fishing in the
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Fishing ban till Narali Purnima: Dhavalikar
The fishing ban period has been fixed from June 10 to Narali Purnima, Fisheries Minister Ramkrishna Dhavalikar informed the House, adding that an integrated coastal marine area management plan is
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State to request Centre to relax ban on fishing
The Karnataka State Government will request the Centre to relax the ban on fishing from June 10 to August 15, state fisheries minister Vasant Saliyan said. The centre has banned fishing using
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US warns EU tuna fishing could hit trade relations
The European Union's continued "overfishing" of Atlantic tuna stocks could lead to new trade frictions with the United States, U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Evans said in a letter obtained. On an
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Private sector to be involved in fish farming
Private sector would be involved to promote and exploit the full potential of the fish farming in Jammu and Kashmir state and for that a policy would soon be in place. This was stated by the minister
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Scientists fish in genetic waters
A silent revolution is taking place at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, which will augur well for the quintessential Bengali foodie. Scientists are working on means to make fish grow
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Mafia culture threatens Chilika peace
Mafia operations have emerged as a major threat to peace in the prawn rich Chilika belt in Orissa. The recent violence at Krushnaprasad resulting in the death of two people and injuries to over 70