Mangaluru: Fishers protest against light fishing-bull troll fishing begins
Mangaluru, Jan 31: Seeking ban against light fishing and bull troll fishing, traditional fishers have begun a protest today morning.
The protest, under the aegis of the Mangalore Troll-boat Fishermen's Association, began in front of the office of Deputy Director of the Fisheries Department at Mangaluru port.
"Fishing using lights and bull troll is voilation of the rules. The officers concerned must take special measures to deal with this problem," they urged.
Association president Nitin Kumar, vice president Abbas Haji, general secretary Rajesh Ullal, treasurer Ibrahim Bengare, secretary Sandeep and others were present.
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Abdullah announces Rs 2 crore cash reward for J-K's maiden Ranji Trophy win
Srinagar (PTI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced a cash reward of Rs 2 crore for the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team following its maiden Ranji Trophy triumph.
Calling it a watershed moment for Jammu and Kashmir cricket, he said, the landmark win has filled the entire region with pride and inspiration.
In a post on X, Abdullah announced a cash reward of 2 crore for the players and support staff after their "emphatic" victory over Karnataka on their home turf.
Abdullah on Friday dashed to Hubbali in Karnataka to cheer for the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team which had taken a massive first innings lead and was almost certain of lifting the trophy for the first time.
"The players will also be entitled to government appointments under the recently notified rules for outstanding sportspersons," Abdullah said.
