Marine

Kerala to support initiatives for Marine Stewardship Council certification in fisheries

12/03/2025 by Arun Jain

Follow Us on Google News Thiruvananthapuram, March 12 (IANS) Emphasising the urgent need to maintain sustainability in the fisheries sector, the Kerala government has offered to support initiatives for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. B Abdul Nasar, Special Secretary to Kerala Fisheries Department said that the certification would enhance the global competitiveness of India’s seafood … Read more

Maha: MMRDA secures loan of Rs 7,326 cr for underground Orange Gate to Marine Drive tunnel road

19/02/2025 by Arun Jain

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has secured a Rs 7326 crore loan for the underground Orange Gate to Marine Drive tunnel road sanctioned by Union Bank of India. MMRDA in a release said that the loan was obtained at a competitive return on investment optimising financial efficiency and it … Read more

TN to form Marine Elite Force to protect Olive Ridley turtles

15/02/2025 by Arun Jain

Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has decided to establish a new Marine Elite Force to prevent the deaths of Olive Ridley turtles, a vulnerable species. This initiative comes in response to reports that over 1,308 Olive Ridley turtles have died along the Tamil Nadu coast after becoming entangled in fishing nets. … Read more

Bihar: Six vehicles collided with each other on Patna’s Marine Drive

26/02/202503/02/2025 by Arun Jain

Patna, Feb 3 (IANS) A major road accident involving six vehicles occurred on Monday near Sabhyata Dwar, under the jurisdiction of the Gandhi Maidan police station in Patna. The crash led to chaos at the scene, though bystanders managed to escape unscathed. According to initial investigations, the accident was triggered when a battery-powered vehicle suddenly … Read more