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Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute embark on coastal survey on ma
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Marine scientists believe that climate change and ensuing impacts on ocean ecosystems might be one of the reasons for increased events of whale stranding. Recently, the carcass of a 50-ft blue whale had been washed ashore in Kozhikode district, Kerala.
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World Bank sees 5.8 pc growth in South Asia in 2023 fiscal
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
South Asia is expected to grow by 5.8 per cent in the financial year 2023, but slower than its pre-pandemic pace and not fast enough to meet its development goals, said the World Bank in its twice-a-year regional outlook released on Tuesday. The growth forecast for 2023 is 20 basis points hi
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Odisha: IMD issues Orange alert for 7 districts, fishermen warned not to v
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Orange Alert For Odisha's Seven Districts, and fishermen have been warned not to venture in the sea till October 2.
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"Say goodbye to dysfunctional BJP govt": Congress leader Chidambaram in Ra
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
“Say goodbye to the dysfunctional BJP government that cannot control inflation, prices, and increase job opportunities,” P Chidambaram said in his speech in Rameswaram on Saturday.
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Philippines urges its fishermen to keep up presence at China-held shoal
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
“We’re going to increase patrols in Bajo de Masinloc and other areas where Filipino fishermen are,” he told DZRH radio, referring to the shoal, one of Asia’s most contested maritime features, by its Philippine name.
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India's balance of payments shows improvement in Q1: 2023-24
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
One of the standout features of India's BoP in Q1: 2023-24 was the substantial narrowing of the Current Account Deficit (CAD). The CAD decreased to USD 9.2 billion, equivalent to 1.1 per cent of GDP, showing an improvement from US$ 17.9 billion, or 2.1 per cent of GDP, in the same quarter of
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Newly inducted B-360 aircraft gets water salute at Vadodara
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"The newly inducted B-360 (VT-FIS ) Aircraft of Flight Inspection Unit, Airports Authority of India recently landed at #VadodaraAirport@aaivdoairport for flight calibration of Navigational Aids. The Aircraft received the customary Water Canon Salute on arrival at the Airport," the Airports A
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Dubai Government reduces public debt by AED29 billion
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) of the Government of Dubai's Department of Finance (DOF) announced a reduction of approximately AED29 billion in Dubai's public debt by the end of this year. The achievement has been realised within a year and a half since the establishment of the off
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"We need to sit and talk...": Sri Lankan FM Ali Sabry on fishermen issue w
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In an exclusive interview with ANI, Sabry noted that the two nations have a history of sitting, negotiating and resolving problems, "just like in a family."
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Philippines condemns China for installing "floating barrier" in disputed S
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Philippines on Sunday denounced China for placing what it called a "floating barrier" in a disputed region of the South China Sea, claiming that this made it impossible for Filipino vessels to approach and fish there, according to CNN.
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Hilsa imports likely to fall as Bangladesh to implement "fish catching ban
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Fish Importers' Association here on Saturday alleged that the government of the neighbouring country will not export more than 1,000 metric tonnes of 'Poddar Ilish' as a "fish catching ban" is to be implemented there with effect from October 12.
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Congress party makes appointments to some key positions
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The appointments included Kiranjit Singh Sandhu as the new Chairman of Kisan Congress, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee; Kachru Yadav as Chairman of SC Department, Mumbai Regional Congress Committee as well as Chairmen of Fishermen Congress in several states.
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