Adverse impact of climate change has been posing a serious threat to indigenous fish species, particularly the small ones, as most of the water bodies are now dying in Rajshahi especially in its hi

Poachers fish in the Beas, the Sutlej and other water bodies in the region while the authorities stand as mute spectators.

The Punjab Government today said it has earmarked funds to the tune of Rs 11.16 crore for 2013-14 to promote fish farming in the state.

As many as 1.5 million freshwater fish of India belonging to 30 threatened species were exported from the country between 2005 and 2012.

The Department of Fisheries is implementing nine various development projects to increase fish resource in the district.

After Aila, cyclone Mahasen came as an another challenge for the country's fisheries and livestock sector as the tropical storm caused financial losses to the tune of Tk 1,485 million by destroying

Panama's researchers have played a key role in creating a rapidly growing salmon that may soon become the world's first commercially sold genetically modified (GM) animal.

Shimla, May 31: There will be a complete ban on fishing in all general reservoirs of the state from June 1 to July 31 and the sale of fish will not be permitted.

The Integrated Development of Fishing Villages Project will be launched statewide during a function at the Paravoor HMY Ground on Thursday.