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Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being si ...Read More >
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said Indian fishermen continue to be arrested by Sri Lankan authorities because of an agreement signed during the Emergency period, which stripped them of fishing rights in certain sea areas, news agency PTI reported. Speaking at an event organised by the BJP Yuva Morcha to mark 50 years of the Emergency, Jaishankar said the agreement would not have happened if Parliament had been working properly back then. 'No debate, no consensus' "Big decis ...Read More >
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said Friday that Sri Lankan authorities were arresting Indian fishermen because of an emergency-era agreement that gave up fishing rights in some areas. "At the time, several big decisions would be taken without a debate. These days, there is a discussion about our fishermen going to Sri Lanka and getting arrested there. That is because of an agreement signed with Sri Lanka at the time of the Emergency under which the rights of the fishermen to fi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) The issue of Sri Lanka arresting Indian fishermen stems from an agreement during the Emergency under which their rights for fishing in some specific areas were given up, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday. The agreement with Sri Lanka would not have been possible if a genuine Parliament functioned at that time, Jaishankar said at an event organised by the BJP Yuva Morcha to mark the 50th anniversary of the Emergency. Katchatheevu, an uninhabited islan ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) The Gross Value of Output (GVO) from the agriculture and allied sector increased 54.6 per cent during FY12 to FY24 to Rs 29.49 lakh crore at constant prices, National Statistics Office (NSO) said on Friday. The NSO, part of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has released the annual publication of 'Statistical Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors (2011-12 to 2023-24)'. "Gross Value of Output (GVO) from the agricultur ...Read More >
Victoria/New Delhi, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Friday handed over the spares for Seychelles Defence Forces a day after Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Teg arrived at Seychelles' Port Victoria on a five-day operational port call marking another milestone in India's strategic outreach in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Captain Vikas Guleria, INS Teg's Commanding Officer handed over the spares for Seychelles Defence Forces to the country's Chief of Defence Forces Major General Michael Rose ...Read More >
JAMMU: Three persons, including two minors, drowned while four others were rescued as flash floods triggered by heavy rains occurred in different areas of Rajouri, Poonch, Doda and Kathua districts in J&K on Thursday. Meanwhile, a fresh landslide near Satya viewpoint along the Himkoti route blocked the new track to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta Hills in Reasi district.In Rajouri district, Shaqafat Ali (14) and his cousin Safeena Kousar (11) were out grazing cattle along with a 10-year-ol ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued red alert for three districts as the monsoon rains intensified in Kerala with some low-lying parts of Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur districts getting heavily flooded. Heavy rains and strong winds brought down hoardings in some places, including the state capital, uprooted trees and disrupted normal life. State govt issues advisory Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan issued advisory and said that the IMD has warned about the possibility ...Read More >
India's next space hero is here. It's Shubhanshu Shukla.In a historic leap for India's space exploration, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS). Scheduled for launch on June 10, aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket as part of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), Shukla's journey will make history as he becomes the first Indian astronaut to travel to the ISS.Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) is a pioneering private spaceflight mission th ...Read More >
MALAPPURAM: A 15-year-old boy died of electrocution after coming into contact with an illegal electric fence set up to ward off wild boars in Vazhikkadavu, near Nilambur, on Saturday night. The victim, Ananthu alias Jithu, a Class 10 student, was on his way to a nearby stream for fishing with three cousins when the incident occurred. According to preliminary investigations, the boys had been playing football before deciding to head to the stream. While crossing a private property, three of them ...Read More >
Nilambur: A night-time fishing trip turned into a harrowing ordeal for five cousins in the remote hamlet of Vellakkatta near Nilambur, after a 14-year-old boy was electrocuted by a live snare wire illegally set across a stream to trap wild boars. But amid the chaos and grief, the sheer courage and presence of mind of the other boys saved two lives, one of them unconscious, the other moments from death. Ananthu, also known as Jithu, a Class X student at Christ King Higher Secondary School in Man ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Veteran British broadcaster David Attenborough is the world's most trusted storyteller, bringing not only passion and truth but also a rare personal connection to everything he touches -- something that is evident in his latest documentary, "Ocean with David Attenborough", say the filmmakers behind the project. The National Geographic film, described by the team as Attenborough's most personal yet, explores the story of the ocean through the lens of a man whose life has p ...Read More >
India is cautious in ratifying the High Seas Treaty for marine biodiversity protection, amidst France's push for early implementation. With only 32 of 100+ signed countries having ratified it, the treaty requires parliamentary approval in India to align with existing laws, delaying its enforcement. India exhibits hesitation in ratifying the High Seas Treaty, a global pact aimed at the sustainable management of marine biodiversity, despite France's push for swift action before the upcoming UN Oc ...Read More >
MUMBAI: A directive from the state prohibiting the sale of fish at Sassoon Docks, one of Mumbai's oldest and most active fish landing sites, has stirred the waters for the fishing community, especially Kolis at Colaba and Cuffe Parade. The ban on fish sales, recently imposed by the Maharashtra state fisheries department, is a first at the dock and, according to the Koli community, oversteps the annual ban on fishing during the monsoon from June 1 to July 31. While the community acknowledges the ...Read More >
Margao: Goa's fish production peaked at 140.3 tonnes in 2022-23, marking the highest output in eight years, before dropping to 135.7 tonnes in 2023-24.The latest data released by the Union ministry of statistics and programme implementation in the 'EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics' report shows that the fishing sector weathered significant challenges over the past decade.From 111.9 tonnes in 2015-16, fish production showed steady growth, peaking at 124 tonnes in 2017-18. However, the ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A case was registered against RCB, event management firm DNA entertainment private limited, Karnataka State Cricket Association on Thursday in connection with the stampede near Chinnaswamy stadium here that claimed the lives of 11 people and injured 56, police said on Thursday. Following a complaint by a police inspector, the case was registered at Cubbon Park station, they said. In the FIR, RCB Franchise has been listed as accused 1, DNA entertainment private limited as accused 2 a ...Read More >
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), the Indian state inland city that dont have any beach is what i believe. But there are some really nice beaches just a short distance away for relaxing and fun. From this article you will get to know about the beach friendly places near Vijayawada (beach goers should read this only) Vijayawada is a busy city located on the eastern coast of India and on the banks of the Krishna river in the state of Andhra Pradesh. As Vijayawada is an inland city, it doesn't have any ...Read More >
Kasaragod, Kerala: Forest Department have recently apprehended four individuals in Kasaragod for catching fish of endangered species highlighting a lack of public awareness regarding restrictions imposed on fishing of a number of species of fish. The arrests come as a pre monsoon warning as there is a surge in freshwater fishing activity with the onset of rains and an abundance of fish the catchment areas. Those arrested were said to be fishing "Miss Kerala" fish (Sahyadria denisonii) - an end ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 19 (PTI) Over 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles nested at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha have been protected under the Indian Coast Guard's annual mission 'Operation Olivia', officials said on Monday. Conducted annually from November to May, 'Operation Olivia' is an important initiative of the ICG aimed at ensuring safe nesting grounds for the turtles particularly at Gahirmatha Beach and surrounding coastal areas of Odisha, which see the arrival of over eight lakh turtles each ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Govt strongly opposed Centre's move to permit offshore mineral dredging along the coastline, including the state, warning that it would cause severe environmental damage and threaten the livelihood of thousands of fishermen. Industries minister P Rajeeve, responding to a submission in the assembly on Monday by opposition leader VD Satheesan, assured that the state would take all possible steps to prevent offshore sand mining. "We will do everything necessary to stop offshore ...Read More >
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Dec 5 (UNI) The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 14 fishermen from Rameswaram and confiscated two mechanized fishing trawlers allegedly for indulging in illegal fishing activities in its territorial waters early on Thursday. Tamil Nadu fisheries department officials said here that the fishermen had set sail into the sea in two mechanised fishing trawlers from Rameswaram fishing jetty on Wednesday morning for routine fishing. The fishermen were fishing on high seas north off ...Read More >
CUDDALORE: Cyclone Fengal has led to heavy rainfall and disrupted normal life in Cuddalore, with rough seas and waves rising over 10 feet on the coast, significantly higher than the usual 2 feet. Coastal areas, including Thazhanguda, Devanampattinam, Singarathoppu, and Sothikuppam, are affected. The district recorded an average rainfall of 5.23 cm from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning, and the downpour continued on Wednesday. Educational institutions remained closed following an order by Co ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Due to the formation of low pressure trough in the Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain for delta districts and has also put out telephone numbers for the public to reach out to in case of emergency. The IMD has warned of heavy rainfall in various coastal districts in the state, according to a Daily Thanthi report. Following this, district officials have rushed to their respective regions to monitor the situation and step up precautionary m ...Read More >
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