Himachal govt extends major support to fishermen with subsidies on boats, fishing gear

Aug 09, 2026

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led state government has introduced comprehensive subsidy schemes for fishing boats and fishing gear to strengthen the fisheries...

India urges WTO members to introduce moratorium on subsidies by distant water fishing nations

Feb 27, 2024

India urged the World Trade Organisation members on Tuesday, to introduce a moratorium on subsidies by Distant Water Fishing Nations for fishing or fishing...

10 Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lankan Navy in Gulf of Mannar

Feb 03, 2025

The Sri Lankan Navy detained ten Indian fishermen from Mandapam, Tamil Nadu, while they were fishing in the Gulf of Mannar. The incident has...

Andhra CM orders search and rescue operation as 7 fishermen from Visakhapatnam go missing after venturing into sea amid rough weather

Jul 05, 2026

Seven fishermen have gone missing after venturing into the sea from the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour amid rough weather conditions, prompting concern among the fishing...

Rameshwaram fishermen begin indefinite strike, demanding release of 18 held by Sri Lankan Navy

Aug 30, 2026

According to fishermen association president Eamarit, the Sri Lankan Navy recently arrested a fishing boat and nine fishermen who had ventured into the sea...

14 Indian fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy

Feb 09, 2025

Fishermen in more than 400 boats went fishing from Rameswaram on Saturday. Many of them were fishing in the waters of the Gulf of...