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</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">29 October – 02 November
2012</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></p>
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Dear Subscriber,<br>
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Please find below web links of <span style> </span>ICSF DC
Weekly News Alert from 29 October to 02 November 2012.<br>
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<b>West Bengal: The case of the disappearing Hilsa </b><br>
<a href="http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_the-case-of-the-disappearing-hilsa_1756927">http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_the-case-of-the-disappearing-hilsa_1756927</a><br>
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In West Bengal, the aggregate Hilsa yield between 2001 and 2011 declined from
80,000 tonnes to 20,000 tonnes. In Allahabad, the yield is close to a startling
zero in 2006. These statistics alone prove that the Hilsa, a quintessential
delicacy for Bengalis in both India and Bangladesh, is caught in a struggle for
existence...<br>
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Odisha: Fisherfolks to be roped in for Ridley conservation</b><br>
<a href="http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-31/bhubaneswar/34836204_1_olive-ridleys-gahiramatha-river-devi">http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-31/bhubaneswar/34836204_1_olive-ridleys-gahiramatha-river-devi</a><br>
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Berhampur: Alarmed over increasing deaths of Olive Ridley turtles, forest
authorities are trying to spread awareness among fishermen to ensure safety of
the endangered marine species ahead of their nesting along Ganjam coast.
Awareness among marine fishermen is necessary as most of the deaths are caused
by plying of fishing trawlers, experts said...<br>
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<b>Andhra Pradesh: GHMC axe to fall on ancient fish market</b><br>
<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/GHMC-axe-to-fall-on-ancient-fish-market/articleshow/16997512.cms">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/GHMC-axe-to-fall-on-ancient-fish-market/articleshow/16997512.cms</a><br>
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Hyderabad: The Begum Bazaar fish market, one of the lesser known buildings
constructed by the erstwhile City Improvement Board (CIB) in the 1930s, has
housed generations of vendors. Its historic value and heritage are clearly lost
on the GHMC which has drawn up proposals to demolish it for constructing a
contrasting modern facility...<br>
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Tamil Nadu: Cyclone Nilam takes a toll on TN </b><br>
<a href="http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/cyclone-nilam-takestolltn/491335/">http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/cyclone-nilam-takestolltn/491335/</a> <br>
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The coastal districts of Tamil Nadu were hit by Cyclone Nilam this evening.
With wind speeds of up to 100 km/hour, it severely affected many areas in Tamil
Nadu, as well as Andhra Pradesh. According to PTI reports, the cyclone left two
people dead. Most industrial houses, schools and offices in the coastal
districts were closed on Wednesday...<br>
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<b>Kerala: Locals oppose Valiya Veli seawall plan</b><br>
<a href="http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-26/thiruvananthapuram/34749366_1_long-seawall-tidal-waves-dry-fish">http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-26/thiruvananthapuram/34749366_1_long-seawall-tidal-waves-dry-fish</a><br>
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Thiruvananthapuram: Fishermen at Valiya Veli, a coastal village here, are in a
dilemma as the government has decided to build a seawall along the coastal
lines of the village. The 'Theeradesha Samrakshana Samithi' led by Poundkadavu
ward councillor Jolly David has alleged that a section of employees of the
irrigation department, a group of contractors and sand mafia were behind the
move...<br>
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Gujarat: Pakistani agency abducts Indian fishermen, seizes 14 trawlers</b><br>
<a href="http://www.deccanherald.com/content/288953/pakistani-agency-abducts-indian-fishermen.html">http://www.deccanherald.com/content/288953/pakistani-agency-abducts-indian-fishermen.html</a><br>
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In the second such incident within a fortnight, Pakistan Marine Security Agency
(PMSA) apprehended 20 Indian fishermen and seized 14 fishing boats, a
fishermen's body claimed today. The PMSA yesterday confronted 15 Indian fishing
trawlers with 80 fishermen in international waters from Zakhau coast...<br>
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<b>India: UN report on right to food welcomed </b><br>
<a href="http://www.icsf.net/en/samudra-news-alert/articledetail/49296-UN-report-on-ri.html?language=EN">http://www.icsf.net/en/samudra-news-alert/articledetail/49296-UN-report-on-ri.html?language=EN</a><br>
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The United Nations report by Olivier De Schutter, the UN Special Rapporteur on
the right to food (A/67/268, "Fisheries and the Right to Food"),
focusing on the contribution of small-scale fisheries to progressive
realization of the right to food, has been welcomed by the International
Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF)...<br>
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<b>Myanmar: Fisheries body approves common use fishing grounds plan</b><br>
<a href="http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/business/2729-fisheries-body-approves-common-use-fishing-grounds-plan.html">http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/business/2729-fisheries-body-approves-common-use-fishing-grounds-plan.html</a><br>
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Myanmar Fisheries Federation recently backed a plan to ensure sufficient
fishing grounds are left open to villagers in Rakhine State and Tanintharyi and
Ayeyarwady regions. The plan to ensure access to fishing grounds was formed
during a three-day workshop from October 12-14 that was organised by MFF,
Network Activities Group and the International Collective in Support of
Fishworkers. However, the results of the workshop were not made available until
the following week...<br>
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Pakistan: WFFP, PFF for incorporating UN expert s advice in fisheries policy:
Demand stopping over exploitation of fish stocks</b><br>
<a href="http://pakistan.onepakistan.com.pk/news/city/karachi/144834-wffp-pff-for-incorporating-un-expert-s-advice-in-fisheries-policy-demand-stopping-over-exploitation-of-fish-stocks.html">http://pakistan.onepakistan.com.pk/news/city/karachi/144834-wffp-pff-for-incorporating-un-expert-s-advice-in-fisheries-policy-demand-stopping-over-exploitation-of-fish-stocks.html</a><br>
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Karachi: The World Forum of Fisher People (WFFP) and Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum
(PFF) while welcoming the report designed by Olivier De Schutter, the United
Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to food, who warned of the threat
of ocean-grabbing to food security, and urged world governments and
international bodies to halt the depletion of fish stocks, and take urgent
steps to protect, sustain, and share the benefits of fisheries and marine
environments...<br>
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