[OANNES Foro] ICSF DC Weekly News Alert from 29 July 2013 to 02 August 2013

Dom Ago 4 22:42:32 PDT 2013

*International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF) Trust*

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*Weekly News Alert*

*29 July 2013 to 02 August 2013*

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Dear Subscriber,

Please find below web links of ICSF DC Weekly News Alert from 29 July 2013
to 02 August 2013.

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Lakshadweep Islands: Two missing fishermen rescued off Ponnani *
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-28/kozhikode/40848331_1_boat-and-crew-fishing-boat-coast-guard

The Indian coast guard on Saturday rescued two crew members of a fishing
boat which was found stranded 35 nautical miles off the coast of Kerala.
Crew members of MFB Najiya had been missing since July 23 from near the
coast of Androth Islands in Lakshadweep...

*Nagaland: Fish farming system and climate change *
http://www.nagalandpost.com/channelnews/State/StateNews.aspx?news=TkVXUzEwMDA0MjA2OQ%3D%3D-s%2FKR5VBHGdM%3D

At present, Indian agriculture has been more concerned with food
production, nutritional security, sustainability etc., in the wake of much
talked about climate change or global warming.  National Initiative on
Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project, which is an ongoing project
at ICAR Research Complex, NEH region, Nagaland centre has been trying to
create awareness amongst the farming community through various activities
like training programmes, trails etc...
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West Bengal: Bangladesh-India joint efforts a must to save hilsa: Experts *
http://www.dhakatribune.com/development/2013/jun/29/bangladesh-india-joint-efforts-must-save-hilsa-experts

It is high time that consumers be made aware of the need for conservation
of the iconic fish – “hilsa” – in the Bengal delta for its greater
availability, said experts at a discussion on Thursday. They observed that
tackling the demand for hilsa is as critical as the dissuasion of others
from catching the fish during their spawning and breeding seasons...
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Odisha: Depression over Bay of Bengal, Odisha fishermen alerted*
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Depression-over-Bay-of-Bengal-Odisha-fishermen-alerted/articleshow/21485609.cms

Odisha on Tuesday cautioned its fishermen against venturing out into the
sea as a low pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a
depression, an official said. The depression lay centred about 180 km
southeast of Balasore, an official of the meteorological centre here told
IANS...
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Andhra Pradesh: Fisherwomen in Andhra Pradesh turn entrepreneurs*
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/fisherwomen-in-andhra-pradesh-turn-entrepreneurs/article4966935.ece

In the midst of all the negativism that has become the order of the day a
visit to the rural areas in Andhra Pradesh can be an inspiring experience.
Recently, I visited the fisherwomen community, who have organised
themselves into a federation called Godavari Mahasamakhya in East Godavari
district...
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Tamil Nadu: Sri Lanka arrests 65 Indian fishermen*
http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/south-asia/sri-lanka-arrests-65-indian-fishermen/article4972986.ece

As many as 65 fishermen from India were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy
Tuesday night on charges of fishing in Sri Lankan waters. A total of 34
fishermen in five boats were caught fishing north of Point Pedro, a town
located in Jaffna, and another 31 , in four boats, were apprehended north
east of Mullaitivu...

*Kerala: Vizhinjam port to impact fishing, damage beaches, says study *
http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/vizhinjam-port-to-impact-fishing-damage-beaches-says-study-113072501097_1.html

The project will be developed in three phases, and is expected to be
commissioned by 2016. A Comprehensive Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)
study on the proposed Rs 5,100-crore Vizhinjam international seaport near
Thiruvananthapuram pointed out that there would be a permanent loss to the
beaches and fishing grounds at Mulloor area, near the site, once the port
is operational...
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Kerala: Forum seeks benefits for inland fisheries sector*
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/forum-seeks-benefits-for-inland-fisheries-sector/article4968909.ece

Demands setting up of Kerala Inland Fisheries Development Corporation.
Fishermen and fish workers engaged in inland fishing have demanded that the
benefits of government welfare schemes be given to them as well since they
are also contributing to the fishermen welfare fund...
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Karnataka: Hejamady harbour to come up soon: Sorak*e
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangalore/Hejamady-harbour-to-come-up-soon-Sorake/articleshow/21480594.cms

A fisheries harbour will come up soon in Hejamady and an amount of Rs 100
crore has been earmarked for the purpose in the recent state budget, said
Urban development and district in-charge minister Vinay Kumar Sorake on
Saturday...

*Goa: Fishing canoe capsizes off Sernabatim and Uttarkhand, Jharkhand
fishermen are admitted in hospital*
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Fishing-canoe-capsizes-off-Sernabatim/articleshow/21439339.cms

A motorized fishing canoe which had ventured into the sea capsized off the
Colva shore on account of the rough sea conditions on Sunday afternoon.
Four fishermen aboard the canoe who were rescued by the life guards were
rushed to the Hospicio hospital, Margao, where they are undergoing
treatment...

*Maharashtra: Multi-crore prawn cultivation projects drains Maharashtra
exchequer *
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/Multi-crore-prawn-cultivation-project-drains-Maharashtra-exchequer/articleshow/21522105.cms

Criminal neglect by the state administration in developing one-of-its kind
fresh water prawn hatchery project here has not only resulted in loss of
public money exceeding Rs seven cores but also shamed Maharashtra in the
international community...

*Gujarat: Pakistan protests arrest of fisherman *
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/pakistan-protests-arrest-of-fisherman-113073101100_1.html

Pakistan Wednesday said the arrest of a Pakistani fishermen by the Border
Security Force (BSF) off Gujarat can "vitiate the atmosphere" of talks with
India. Pakistan High Commission press attache Manzoor Ali Memon said Gul
Bahar was arrested July 23 in Harani Dhoro area off Sir Creek. He said the
high commission lodged a protest with Indian authorities Tuesday...

*India: Delhi urged to help abducted Indian fishermen *
http://www.menafn.com/1093683942/Delhi-urged-to-help-abducted-Indian-fishermen

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been urged to use diplomatic
channels to secure the release of 19 Indian fishermen who were working at a
Saudi company at the time they were kidnapped. The fishermen, from the
southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, were working as contract
laborers on the fishing boats of a private Saudi company and are now in
jail in Iran...

*India: Universities to document fishermen's knowledge*
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-30/kochi/40893993_1_fishermen-knowledge-cusat

Eight hours before the tsunami hit the shores in 2004, fishermen in the
coastal areas had sent across a message that the sea would come in. It was
the elderly fishermen in the area who gave the warning listening to the
sounds from the sea and the behaviour of animals in the water and on the
land...
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India: Indonesia, India fingered as biggest shark catchers *
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/indonesia-india-fingered-as-biggest-shark-catchers/

Indonesia and India on Tuesday were named as the world’s biggest catchers
of sharks in an EU-backed probe into implementing a new pact to protect
seven threatened species of sharks and rays. Indonesia and India account
for more than a fifth of global shark catches, according to the wildlife
trade monitoring network TRAFFIC...
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Sri Lanka:  Big developments in the Sri Lankan fishery *
http://www.thefishsite.com/fishnews/20864/big-developments-in-the-sri-lankan-fishery-sector#sthash.CwXjH2p3.dpuf

Around 301 houses have been constructed for fishing families in the
Trincomalee district under the Diyawara Gammana programme. Over Rs. 550
million has been spent on the development of the fisheries industry...

*Sri Lanka: Tough penalties for Lankan fishermen who violate EU rules *
http://www.sundaytimes.lk/130728/news/tough-penalties-for-lankan-fishermen-who-violate-eu-rules-54872.html

To conform to European Union regulations, tough penalties are to be imposed
on Sri Lankan fishermen who stray into territorial waters of other
countries and resort to illegal fishing methods, Fisheries Minister Rajitha
Senaratne said yesterday...

*Bangladesh: 25 more fishing licences*
http://www.thedailystar.net/beta2/news/25-more-fishing-licences/

Political consideration behind the decision alleged. The cabinet yesterday
approved a proposal to issue 25 new licences to trawlers for fishing in the
exclusive economic zone of the Bay of Bengal. The government nod came
though there is no study on the existing stock of white fish in the deep
sea...

*Pakistan: India releases 22 Pakistanis*
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/india-releases-22-pakistanis-113073001166_1.html

At least 22 Pakistani nationals, including 19 fishermen, were released
Tuesday by Indian authorities and allowed to go home from the Attari-Wagah
border. The Pakistani fishermen had been arrested for crossing into India's
territorial waters. They were lodged in various jails...

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