Fishing trawlers to stay away from sea: K’taka government issues directive
Bengaluru: In preparations for the upcoming monsoon, the Karnataka Government has imposed a ban on all types of fishing trawlers or mechanised boats and conventional boats which are equipped with inboard or outboard engines exceeding 10 horsepower (HP). This ban will be in effect from June 1 to July 31, lasting a total of 61 days along the Karnataka coast. The directive was issued on Tuesday.
During this period, only motorized boats with engines up to 10 HP and traditional/barges fitted specifically for transporting boats will be permitted to fish in the state's coastal waters.
The government has warned that fishing boats and fishermen who violate this order will face penalties as prescribed under the Karnataka Marine Fisheries Act, 1986. Additionally, violators will be disqualified from receiving state-subsidized diesel for one year.
The Joint Director of the Fisheries Department said in a release that all fishermen in the coastal region are expected to comply with the state government’s order and to cooperate with the government.
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3 dead, 1 injured as car overturns in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu
Jaipur (PTI): Three men were killed and another injured after a car overturned on Mandrella Road in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu on Sunday, police said.
The accident occurred when a stray animal came in front of the moving car, due to which the driver lost control over the vehicle, they said.
"The vehicle overturned, jumped several metres and fell into a farm. Three men travelling in the car died on the spot, while one was critically injured," the police said.
The deceased were identified as Vijay, Gaurav and Sunil, all residents of Jhunjhunu. The injured, Jitendra, was given primary treatment and later referred to Jaipur in a critical condition.
The police said the victims were returning from a bhajan programme in Sonasar.
