Annual fish catch potential of Lakshadweep 1 lakh MT

Lakshadweep/Kochi, June 11 (UNI) Waters of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep hold an annual fish catch potential of 1 lakh MT, proving that fisheries are the backbone of its economy. Recognising fisheries as a vital sector and lifeline for Lakshadweep, the Centre has approved Rs 14.06 crore under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) for…

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Siddaramaiah advocates new caste survey

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday underscored the government’s commitment to conducting a fresh caste survey, emphasising its significance in promoting social justice and understanding demographic realities. Addressing the media after a meeting with the party high command here, Siddaramaiah said, “The last caste survey was conducted in 2015–16. We…

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India pushes for global ocean pact at UN summit

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) India on Tuesday made a powerful pitch for global ocean pact at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), even as Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the country’s leadership in deep-sea exploration, marine plastic reduction, and sustainable coastal development. Addressing the international gathering, Dr. Singh…

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Massive fire at cardboard factory controlled

Bhopal: A major fire broke out on Sunday evening at the Varun Enterprises cardboard manufacturing unit located in H Sector, Adarsh Nagar of Bhopal’s Govindpura Industrial Area. The blaze started around 7 PM and continued to smoulder for nearly 12 hours, with smoke still rising from the site until 7 AM on Monday. The fire…

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Bihar: BDO, RO arrested in separate bribery cases

Patna, (UNI) Vigilance sleuths arrested Block Development Officer of Lalganj block Neelam Kumari and her driver when they were allegedly receiving a bribe of Rs 20,000 in Vaishali district. Bureau sources had here on Monday that one Mithilesh Kumar of Kartaha Jagdishpur village under Kartaha police station area had complained that the BDO was demanding…

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