Tag: Fishing Ban

During the ban period, all kinds of trawlers and mechanised boats beyond 8.5 meter long will not be allowed to enter the sea for fishing activities. 

Kendrapara: The 7-month long fishing ban in Gahirmatha beach to provide protection to Olive Ridely sea turtles during their nesting season, has become a concern for local fishermen who stand to lose their livelihood. The band which began from November 1 and will extend till May 31, has left as many as 15,000 fishermen from […]

Bhubaneswar: After a two-month-long ban, the fishermen in the State ventured into deep sea to carry out fishing activities with their jetties and trawlers on Friday. The fishermen and others who had left their boats and trawlers anchored in the jetties are now back to various fishing hubs in the State. Reportedly, the Central Government […]

Kendrapara: Like every year, a seven-month-long fishing ban in the state coastline came into force from today following a directive of the Odisha Forest Department. The government has reportedly imposed a ban on the movement of fishing boats and trawlers in vulnerable coastal zones for the annual mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtles. As estimated, […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has geared up the efforts for the protection and conservation of the endangered Olive Ridley turtles during the mass nesting. The government directed the departments of Fishery, Forest and Marine police to operate in close coordination and ensure strict enforcement of the conservation rules. Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy on Thursday chaired […]