Kakinada, Feb 19th: Thousands of fishermen owing allegiance to different unions unanimously resolved to strongly oppose the new fishing regulation called the Marine Fishing Regulations and Management Bill. According to the new regulations bill, traditional fishermen have to confine their fishing activity up to 12 nautical miles and obtain permission for fishing beyond 200 nautical miles. If the fishermen fail to obtain permission they will have to pay a fine of Rs 9 lakh.
The fishermen from Uppada, Konapapapet, Thondangi and Chollangi villages and Kakinada decided to stage a demonstration in front of the Collectorate on February 25 in protest against the Centre's move to introduce the bill usurping the rights of traditional fishermen. Speaking on the occasion former MLA V Venkateswara Rao told mediapersons said that the regulations were aimed at usurping the traditional fishing rights while extending concessions to foreign trawlers to exploit marine wealth.
The fishermen from Uppada, Konapapapet, Thondangi and Chollangi villages and Kakinada decided to stage a demonstration in front of the Collectorate on February 25 in protest against the Centre's move to introduce the bill usurping the rights of traditional fishermen. Speaking on the occasion former MLA V Venkateswara Rao told mediapersons said that the regulations were aimed at usurping the traditional fishing rights while extending concessions to foreign trawlers to exploit marine wealth.
Safety audit on industrial safety Posted on 22-Feb-2010
Kakinada, Feb 20th: East Godavari District Joint Collector, Mr. Kona Sasidhar said safety audit would be conducted on the fire safety and other disaster management systems installed in various industrial units in the district in coordination with Fire Services, Pollution Control and Department of Fac...
Review on water scarcity Posted on 22-Feb-2010
Kakinada, Feb 21st: In wake of the approaching summer, the district administration is making all possible efforts to overcome the scarcity of water in the district. In this concern a review meeting with RWS (Rural Water Supply), irrigation, Panchayathi Raj and other department officials was organized...
Mini superbazars to come up in EG Posted on 22-Feb-2010
Kakinada, Feb 20th: The Process of setting up of mini superbazars in the East Godavari district is likely to begin on pilot basis with each one at 58 mandals, seven municipalities and two municipal corporations in the district. Said to be the first of its kind the process has already started with the...
Dharna by hooch victims for aid Posted on 23-Feb-2010
Kakinada, Feb 22nd: Alleging that government has not provided any financial aid to them till now, the kin of the victims of hooch tragedy in Konaseema of East Godavari district staged a massive dharna in-front of the collectorate here on Monday. Nearly 500 family members of the victims took part in t...
Stir by farm workers for work Posted on 23-Feb-2010
Kakinada, Feb 22nd: A large number of farm workers and tenant farmers, owing allegiance to the Akhila Bharata Rythu Coolie Sangham, on Monday staged a dharna in front of the Collectorate here in support of their demand for providing employment for 150 days under the NREGS, paying Rs 150 daily wage, t...
Efforts to get 100 percent results Posted on 23-Feb-2010
Kakinada, Feb 22nd: With the SSC public examination approaching in the month of March, the district educational authorities are taking all measures to achieve 100% pass percentage in the district with an aim of making each and every student to pass in the exams. Commissioner of school education, Mrs....
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