Cyclones, bans hit Andhra fishermen hard; Vizag trade loss crosses ₹36 crore

Repeated storms, depressions and fishing bans since June have pushed thousands of fishing families on the Andhra Pradesh coast into severe distress, with trade losses in Visakhapatnam alone crossing ₹36 … Read More

Most AP fishermen keep transponders switched off, officials concerned

Despite being equipped with vessel-tracking transponders, a majority of mechanised fishing boats operating off the Andhra Pradesh coast continue to keep the devices switched off while at sea, raising concerns … Read More

Diesel curbs cast shadow as fishing season resumes after 61-day ban

Fishermen will return to sea starting at midnight on Sunday, with the end of the 61-day annual fishing ban. However, restrictions on diesel supply and rising fuel costs have dampened … Read More