Farmer protests on, President says government respects Supreme Court order to suspend farm laws
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“My government has always respected freedom of expression and holding of peaceful agitations in a democratic setup. However, the recent acts of dishonouring the national flag and showing disrespect to the auspicious occasion of Republic Day are unfortunate. While the Constitution gives us the right to freedom of expression it is also expected that we abide by the laws and rules with equal sincerity,” Kovind said.
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NEW DELHI: With the farmers’ agitation showing no signs of ending, President Ram Nath Kovind has said the government will abide by the Supreme Court decision to stay implementation of the three farm laws even as it tries to dispel wrong perceptions about them.
Minister makes appeal to manufacture locally in fisheries sector
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AAA The State government has decided to give a push to ‘Make in India’ in the fisheries sector and has made an appeal to industrialists to manufacture mechanised boats, engines, fishnets, deep sea fishing equipment, and establish freezing plants by using the Union government’s fund, amounting ₹3,000 crore to ₹4,000 crore, in the next five years.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, the Centre has set aside ₹20,000 crore for investment in the next five years. Karnataka is expected to avail ₹3,000 crore to ₹4,000 crore during the next five years, Minister for Fisheries, Ports and Inland Transport Kota Srinivas Poojary told presspersons on Friday.
India on Wednesday called on Sri Lanka to ensure the early release of fishermen arrested recently on the charge of poaching in Sri Lankan waters. According to a statement by Ministry of Fisheries, the Indian side also reiterated the need for releasing all fishing boats in Sri Lankan custody in line with the commitment given by Sri Lankan President during his state visit to India in November 2019. This issue came at the fourth meeting of the joint working group on fisheries through virtual mode, during which the entire gamut of issues related to fishermen and fishing boats was discussed. Referring to the recent apprehension of 40 fishermen and 6 boats by Sri Lanka Navy, the leader of the Indian delegation called on the Sri Lankan side to ensure their early release and till such time, to provide necessary facilitation including consular access and necessary assistance, the release said.
New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): India on Wednesday called on Sri Lanka to ensure the early release of fishermen arrested recently on the charge of poaching in Sri Lankan waters.
Uttan: Fishermen skeptical about success of bio-toilets on boats
In order to address sanitation issues and minimize sea pollution levels, the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) has floated a project mandating the installation of bio-toilets onboard mechanized fishing boats.
However, the fishing community is skeptical about the success of the project as clarity eludes key aspects- mainly in context to facilities towards the on-land scientific disposal of the liquid sewage that will emanate from the digester tanks of the bio-toilets.
After conducting a survey to chalk out steps needed to be taken for maintaining on-board hygiene following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the fisheries department decided to install bio-toilets in mechanized fishing boats that use six or more high-powered cylinder engines.