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National Governance & Policy 06 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Fisheries Department Concludes Special Campaign 6, Tightening Cleanliness and Clearing Backlogs

India’s Fisheries Department has successfully concluded Special Campaign 6, an administrative drive aimed at institutionalising cleanliness, improving workplace discipline, and reducing pending files and unresolved matters. The exercise reflects a broader governance push to make routine housekeeping a measurable part of public administration rather than a symbolic one-off effort.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy26 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

IMD Flags Extremely Severe Rain for Coastal Andhra as Cyclone Watch Intensifies

The India Meteorological Department has warned of extremely severe rainfall over Coastal Andhra Pradesh as a cyclonic system in the Bay of Bengal continues to draw close attention from forecasters and disaster managers. While the eventual landfall time and exact point remain uncertain, the risk profile has widened across the east coast, with very heavy rain also likely in parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, South Interior Karnataka and Lakshadweep.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy23 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

IMD Flags Possible Bay of Bengal Cyclone by Monday as Andhra Pradesh, Odisha Stay on Alert

The India Meteorological Department has indicated that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to strengthen into a deep depression by Sunday and may intensify into a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay by Monday morning. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are on heightened alert as authorities monitor the system’s track, intensity, and potential rainfall impact.

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National Governance & Policy23 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

India’s Fisheries Crisis Lies in Its Inshore Waters, Not Offshore Stock Counts

Official assessments suggesting that most of India’s marine fish stocks remain sustainable risk obscuring a more urgent problem: the steady degradation of inshore fishing grounds. The deeper crisis is not simply how much fish remains in the sea, but how coastal waters are governed, monitored, and shared between small-scale fishers and mechanised trawlers.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 06:04 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Urges Centre to Secure Release of 25 Thoothukudi Fishermen Held by Maldives Coast Guard

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged the Union government to intervene urgently for the release of 25 fishermen from Thoothukudi who were detained by the Maldives Coast Guard along with three mechanised boats on October 13. The appeal underscores the recurring vulnerability of Indian coastal communities operating in disputed or sensitive waters and the diplomatic burden such arrests place on New Delhi.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 09:36 PM IST

Two New Bridges Complete Coastal Road Link to Koyilandy Harbour

Two newly completed bridges have closed a critical gap in the coastal road network linking Kollam and Koyilandy harbour, giving fisherfolk a direct route to the harbour without detouring via the national highway. Built at a cost of ₹1.16 crore from Harbour Engineering department funds, the project is expected to improve access, reduce travel time, and strengthen day-to-day logistics for coastal communities.

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National Governance & Policy12 Oct 2026, 01:20 PM IST

Kerala Biodiversity Board Submits Policy Blueprint to Curb Invasive Species Threat

The Kerala State Biodiversity Board has submitted a policy document aimed at strengthening the state’s response to invasive alien species, which are increasingly threatening ecosystems, agriculture and local livelihoods. The proposal prioritises prevention, early monitoring, public awareness and capacity-building as the most effective tools to contain the spread of harmful non-native species.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy09 Oct 2026, 09:22 PM IST

Government Seeks Fishers’ Input as It Drafts National Plan for Small-Scale Fisheries

The Union Department of Fisheries has begun a consultation process to shape India’s National Plan of Action for small-scale fisheries, with the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation coordinating the exercise. The move signals an effort to anchor fisheries policy in ground-level realities, as the sector remains central to coastal livelihoods, food security and marine resource management.

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