Kerala Cabinet approves major financial aid from CMDRF, including Rs 48.2 cr for fishermen, crime victim compensation, and pay hikes for coastal police. Key policy amendments also cleared.
An olive ridley turtle laid 103 eggs on Candolim beach, marking the second nesting in a week. The eggs are now safe at Morjim hatchery. Discover the efforts to protect Goa's marine life.
The humble Chepua fish from the Gandak River is transforming lives in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Discover how this nutrient-rich delicacy is creating jobs, boosting incomes, and attracting food lovers. Read more!
A major fire at Chellanam fishing harbour in Kochi destroyed around 30 fibre boats. The blaze, suspected from a cigarette butt, caused significant damage. Read the full report.
A busy start to 2026 for Goa's lifeguards: 22 rescues, including tourists from Russia, Delhi & more. A Kazakh woman injured by glass on Candolim beach. Safety alert for visitors.
Bilaspur administration prohibits fishing in Kopra reservoir to protect its ecosystem after it was declared a Ramsar wetland. Authorities warn of legal action against violators.
Goa's New Year 2026 began with four major fires causing over Rs 30 lakh in damage. Fireworks triggered blazes in Vagator and Betalbatim. Read the full report on the incidents and losses.
Goa's Candolim fishermen protest Drishti Marine's 'Seahorse' floating lifeguard station, citing lack of permissions and intrusion into fishing zones. The agency says it cuts emergency response time.
Lucknow police announce three major roads as pedestrian-only zones for Dec 31 New Year celebrations. Gomtinagar, Bada Imambara, and Hazratganj stretches to be vehicle-free for safe revelry. Read details.
Massive year-end tourist influx and long-delayed sewerage work cause severe traffic jams across Calangute-Candolim belt. Locals blame authorities for poor timing. Read more.
President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a submarine sea sortie from Karwar on December 28. Fishing is banned along an 18-km stretch for the visit. Read the full story.
A 29-year-old fisherman fell into the sea off Chennai coast. Separately, an unidentified body was found ashore near Kasimedu harbour. Police are investigating both incidents.
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.
Ben Simmons, now a free agent, buys majority stake in South Florida Sails fishing team. He's training twice daily for an NBA comeback, backed by his $270M career earnings. Read his unique story.
NBA star Ben Simmons becomes majority owner of South Florida Sails fishing team. The free agent details his rigorous rehab and plans for an NBA comeback, possibly post All-Star break. Read his exclusive interview.
Lifesavers in Goa rescued four people from drowning over the weekend across Arambol, Baga, and Candolim beaches. A Swedish tourist also received treatment for a jellyfish sting. Read the full story on beach safety.
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.
Beloved pomfret fish faces a fragile future due to overfishing and pollution. Soaring prices and shrinking sizes signal a crisis. Discover why mindful consumption is key to saving this delicacy.
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.
A 15-foot whale, weighing 3 tonnes, died at Yarada beach in Visakhapatnam after getting caught in fishing nets. Despite rescue efforts, the marine giant could not be saved. 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.
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.
A 63-year-old British national, Barry Mark Gerrard, was declared dead at Candolim PHC. This marks the third death of a UK tourist in the area in December, raising concerns. Read for details.
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.
Water sports operators in Calangute-Candolim seek reduced rates to compete with package tours at other Goan beaches. They cite falling footfalls and higher fixed prices as key challenges. Read more.
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.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal details 7 collision incidents off Kerala, including the 'Prathyasa' case. New DG shipping circular mandates safety protocols for fisherfolk. Read the full report.
A major fire gutted 10 fishing boats in Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam. No casualties reported. Authorities order probe, fishermen seek compensation. Read the full report.
A major fire gutted around 10 fishing boats in Kollam's Ashtamudi Lake early Sunday. No casualties reported. Fire officials suspect a gas cylinder blast. Read for details.
A Dahod court has ordered a gaming zone owner and an insurance firm to pay Rs 5 lakh with 9% interest to the family of Aadil Pathan, who died of electrocution in 2014. The court cited clear negligence. Read the full story.