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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Delhi's air quality 'very poor' in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): Thick grey haze shrouded Delhi on Monday morning, with the air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 366, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The Air Quality Index (AQI) at seven air quality monitoring stations was 'severe', with Narela logging the highest reading at 418.
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According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
Delhi's air quality is likely to remain 'very poor' for the next three days. It is expected to oscillate between 'very poor' and 'severe' categories during the subsequent six days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS).
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the current average wind speed, which is less than 10 kmph, is unfavourable for the dispersion of pollutants.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 9.3 degrees Celsius, it said.
