FISHERMAN WARNING
IMD warns fisherman as low-pressure area forms over Southeast Bay of Bengal from November 13
A low-pressure area is set to develop over the Southeast Bay of Bengal starting on November 13. This system is anticipated to move northwest and strengthen into a depression by November 15. Fishermen in the affected regions are advised to refrain from fishing activities until November 17. Warnings have been issued for those operating in the Andaman Sea and adjacent areas.
In 1976, American animator Bob Boyle helped launch a campaign against Hudson River pollution. 39 years later, EPA's cleanup had removed more than 3 million cubic yards of PCB-contaminated sediment
In 1976, American animator Bob Boyle helped launch a campaign against Hudson River pollution. The record shows that Robert H. “Bob” Boyle was a Sports Illustrated writer and environmental activist. His work with Hudson River fishermen helped build a campaign against pollution. PCBs became a central issue. The EPA later designated the river a Superfund site, while a 2009–2015 cleanup removed about 2.75 million cubic yards of contaminated sediment.
Nine Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; TN CM urges Jaishankar to intervene
In a plea for immediate action, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay of Tamil Nadu has called on the Centre to intervene diplomatically regarding the recent seizure of nine Indian fishermen and their vessel by Sri Lankan authorities. This incident is the second in August, heightening concerns among the coastal fishing community, who are growing increasingly anxious and threatening protests if the situation is not addressed promptly.
Maharashtra: IMD issues red alert for South Konkan districts as heavy rainfall likely across state
A red alert was issued for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg as a depression system brought heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds after crossing near Ratnagiri and Dapoli. Coastal districts were alerted, and fishermen were warned against venturing into the sea. The monsoon is expected to arrive in Maharashtra within two to three days, with Satara and Kolhapur also under red alert.
Odisha: IMD issues Orange alert for 7 districts, fishermen warned not to venture into sea
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert for Odisha's seven districts due to heavy rainfall. Fishermen have been warned to stay away from the sea until October 2. Odisha's Khurda district has received the highest amount of rainfall in the last 24 hours. The IMD expects the rainfall intensity to increase on October 2 and 3.
Statutory Warning: This is a Book
'Guilty as charged,' the book's author would have said, only if Ernest Hemingway was alive. But his 1952 novella, The Old Man and the Sea, deals with an ageing Cuban fisherman who catches an 18 ft marlin and then has to kill it - along with some sharks that had planned to feed on the marlin's corpse.
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Storm's coming: Alert sounded in Odisha over Cyclone Gulab
Speaking to ANI, the Director of IMD Bhubaneswar, HR Biswas said, "Malkangiri, Nowrangpur, Koraput, Puri, Kalahandi and neighbouring districts will receive heavy to very heavy rainfall activity. Wind warnings have mainly been issued to Ganjam and Gajapati districts along the coast".
Fish prices soar in Goa over formalin scare, supply crunch
CM Parrikar read out a list of the various fish sold in the state and their current market prices are nearly four times more than normal rates.
Test launch of Indo-Israel missile deferred
Apart from the missile, the system includes a multi- functional surveillance and threat alert radar (MF STAR) for detection, tracking and guidance of the missile.
Coast Guard's fresh advisory on fishermen straying into Pakistani waters
The advisory comes against the backdrop of a 40-year-old fisherman venturing 10 nautical miles into the Pakistani waters and being shot dead on September 18.
Test launch of new missile likely tomorrow
"Preparation for the maiden test has reached final stage and if weather permits it will be conducted from the Integerated Test Range (ITR) tomorrow."
Killer hippos spread fear among fishermen in Senegal rivers
Hippopotamuses, vegetarians that live in or near swamps and rivers, can weigh up to 1,500 kilogrammes and spend long hours in water to protect their skin from the sun. Easily irritated with terrifying strength, the mammals kill more humans each year than almost any other animal in Africa.
Killer hippos spread fear among fishermen in Senegal rivers
In hospital with bloodied bandages over deep gashes in his legs, fisherman Ali Fall recalls the moment a hippopotamus tried to kill him.
State ready to tackle any situation due to heavy rains: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said the administration was prepared to cope with any situation arising due to heavy rains.
Tatya Global's warning system to keep fishermen out of foreign waters
Tatya Global has developed a warning and emergency response system for fishermen who frequent international waters, often unknowingly crossing borders.
Cyclone Nilofar heading towards north Gujarat coast, says India Met Department
The storm, named Nilofar, on October 26 lay centred over 1,270 km southwest of Mumbai and 910 km east-southeast of Salalah in Oman.
Cyclone Nilofar to hit Gujarat coast on Friday
A cyclonic storm hurtling towards the north Gujarat coast is expected to make its landfall on Friday morning with a sustained wind speed .
Cyclone Hudhud casualty mounts to 2 in Odisha
Casualty in cyclone Hudhud rose to two in Odisha with a fresh death reported from Puri today.
Cyclone Hudhud: Seaside villagers more cautious this time in Odisha
Precaution has become the prime concern for people of the seaside villages of Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur as they do not want to take chances for the incoming Hudhud.
Maximum temperature to rise by 2-3 degree Celsius, coastal areas warned of storm
IMD said that the conditions are also favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into some more parts of east-central and northeast Bay of Bengal.
60-yr-old man killed as Phailin lashes Srikakulam dist
A 60-year-old man lost his life today in a cyclone-related incident in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh.
Wrath of the Titans
Wrath of the Titans is playing in our flight from Istanbul to Stockholm over the Balkans. Perseus, the demigod son of Zeus, is living as an ordinary fisherman, when his father visits him one night.
US navy ship did not warn Indian fishermen: Dubai police
Dubai's police chief has rejected the US claim that its navy ship had forewarned the Indian fishermen before opening fire and killing one of them.
Fisherman Killing: India awaits US, UAE probe report
India on Wednesday sidestepped a face off with the United States over Monday's killing of an Indian fisherman by US Navy.
Will be transparent in sharing 'fisherman's killing' probe details with India: US
US said it will share with India transparently the results of its probe into the naval ship shooting incident that killed an Indian fisherman.
US Navy error killed Indian fisherman
India has said that it hopes Washington would initiate necessary action following the killing of an Indian fisherman by a US Navy vessel off the United Arab Emirates coast.
Warnings were issued before US navy fired at boat: Pentagon
The Pentagon insisted that US naval ship had issued several warning to fishing boat in Persian Gulf before it fired shots killing an Indian fisherman and injuring 3 others.
Shutdown in Ratnagiri to protest killing in police firing, violence by Shiv Sena activists
Some Sena activists pelted stones, shattered the glass of public transport buses and blocked the Ratnagiri-Kolhapur highway by dumping burning tyres.
Centre, Karunanidhi ineffective against Lankan killing: Jayalalithaa
A blame casting has begun in Tamil Nadu for the attack on TN fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy with Jayalalithaa blaming the 'ineffective' response of the state government and the Centre for the continued outrage.
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