Mumbai’s Koli women are rewriting the seafood business one WhatsApp order at a timeMumbai's Koli women are transforming their traditional fish trade into a modern seafood enterprise by embracing branding, packaging and log...
10 May, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Bengal polls: Tough TMC-ISF contest likely in Bhangar, Canning Purba seats amid violence fearsBhangar and Canning Purba constituencies are set for a heated electoral battle. The Trinamool Congress faces a strong challenge from the In...
25 Apr, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Extreme heat threatens global food systems, UN agencies warnFarmers and fishers are struggling as heatwaves become more frequent and intense. Yields are falling, and harvests are failing. The United ...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Permanent solution on public stockholding critical, India supports investment flow initiatives into poorer nations: GovtAs India takes the stage in Cameroon for the pivotal WTO MC14 conference, it plans to prioritize food security and bolster the position of ...
25 Mar, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Budget 2026-27 targets rural diversification with fisheries, livestock initiativesBudget 2026-27 introduces a significant package for livestock, fisheries, and high-value agriculture. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman a...
01 Feb, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Market diversification, FTAs key to protecting the livelihoods of coastal farmers: Grinson George, Director, CMFRIOur immediate priority is to drive market diversification, fast-track FTAs, and move toward high-value products to safeguard the livelihood...
25 Nov, 2025, 10.50 AM IST
Govt says GST rate cut to make fisheries sector more competitiveThe government's GST rate cut for the fisheries sector aims to boost competitiveness in both domestic and export markets. Reduced rates on ...
04 Sep, 2025, 05.42 PM IST
Centre announces pilot project to boost livelihoods of fish farmers in Kerala's KuttanadUnion Fisheries Minister George Kurian announced a pilot project in Kuttanad to boost local fish farmers' livelihoods. The initiative intro...
23 Aug, 2025, 08.18 PM IST
Govt aims to boost seafood exports to Rs 1 lakh crore/year; to strengthen foundation of fishery sectorUnion Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced plans to boost annual seafood exports to Rs 1 lakh crore from Rs 60,000 crore. He highlighted t...
11 Sep, 2024, 05.24 PM IST
Irrational subsidies, overfishing by many countries hurting Indian fishermen, says Piyush Goyal at WTOThe minister has also stated that the proposed agreement has to provide for current and future needs as the per capita fisheries subsidy gi...
15 Jul, 2021, 09.21 PM IST
WTO fisheries subsidies: Few developing nations seek complete exemptions for poor fishermenThese countries have also sought more time to implement the norms or disciplines, which would be finalised after complete negotiations, on ...
22 Nov, 2020, 02.32 PM IST
Strengthen agriculture by long-term structural changes: Venkaiah NaiduThe comments assume importance in the wake of agrarian distress driven by falling prices and rising input costs leading to their indebtedne...
12 Jan, 2019, 05.17 PM IST
- CMFRI's new centre at Digha to focus on Hilsa30 Mar, 2017, 04.50 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi accuses Narendra Modi government of hurting fishermen's interest in coastal statesUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari, however, denied the allegation, saying there was no ban on fishing and no foreign trawlers were allowed by th...
11 May, 2015, 04.14 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi supports demand for separate fisheries ministryCongress vice president Rahul Gandhi today met representatives of the fishing community who put forth various demands pertaining to their b...
06 Mar, 2014, 05.09 PM IST
- Fishermen want protection from Asean treaty
While Kerala government is resolutely opposing the Asean treaty, arguing that it would adversely affect the livelihood of tens of thousands...
03 Sep, 2009, 12.48 AM IST
- Traditional fishermen see fishy side to Asean treaty
The Akhila Kerala Dheevara Sabha, the association of Dheevaras, a traditional fishing community in the state, is demanding that the Centre ...
01 Sep, 2009, 02.39 PM IST