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Deadly life at sea: UN partners spotlight depths of danger in fishing industry

Deadly life at sea: UN partners spotlight depths of danger in fishing industry

Nov 22, 2019, at 10:11 am

New York/IBNS: There is a clear link between the seedy underbelly of the seafood industry, and fishers’ safety, now ranked as the second deadliest profession in the world; and more must be done to ensure people dependent on this type of labour are working in safe conditions, UN partners urged on Thursday. 

West Bengal: 12 fishermen held for hounding a Royal Bengal Tiger in Sunderbans

West Bengal: 12 fishermen held for hounding a Royal Bengal Tiger in Sunderbans

Jul 05, 2018, at 03:42 pm

Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): Police on Wednesday night arrested 12 fishermen for allegedly tormenting a mature Royal Bengal Tiger, while it was swimming across a river, inside the core area of Sunderban National Park in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, reports said on Thursday.

Sunglasses distributed to fishermen for protection from UV rays

Sunglasses distributed to fishermen for protection from UV rays

Aug 07, 2017, at 11:12 pm

Chennai, Aug 7 (IBNS): In a unique initiative of its kind, the India Vision Institute (IVI) and Essilor Vision Foundation have come together to distribute free sunglasses to 150 fishermen from the Chinna Neelangarai community in Chennai on Monday.