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The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Double whammy for fishermen in Kerala
Fishermen who have called off sea expeditions for three days now following weather warnings fear that it will take at least another week for fishing operations to return to normal after the authorities issued warnings about a Liberian cargo vessel that sank off the coast of Kochi with hazardous cargo and oil spill. Fisheries were expected to return to near normal catch levels when spells of intermittent rain started over a week ago. A few artisanal vessels had started netting a relatively good catch of oil sardines, but with heavy rain starting four days ago, the sea conditions turned rough forcing the authorities to issue warnings against venturing out, said Antony Kurisinkal, a fisherman. After fishing operations were suspended, fishing harbours and landing centres are now empty. Major harbours like Thoppumpady, Kalamukku, Munambam, and Chellanam are nearly deserted as there is no business as usual. Mr. Kurisinkal said that warning against containers from the cargo vessel had brought fresh fear, and fishermen were apprehensive that the oil spill would affect future catch as well as cause serious disruption in normal fishing operations. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Director Grinson George said that there was a threat to marine species, and that oil spill could disrupt fishing activities, particularly affecting artisanal fishers. If the spill spreads, it may harm marine productivity, especially during the monsoon. This could have lasting consequences for fisheries. Meanwhile, the Kerala Swathanthra Matsya Thozhilali Federation has demanded that the authorities reveal the details of the exact contents of the containers that have spilled out of the Liberian vessel. Federation State president Jackson Pollayil said that the authorities were duty-bound to reveal the nature of the cargo as it had triggered concern in coastal areas. He accused the authorities of keeping stakeholders in the dark and expressed concern over the future of fishing operations against the backdrop of the accident midsea.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
News 8 Primetime 585 Elite Awards: Boys track
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – It is time for our Primetime 585 Elite Award winners for boys track. This senior had remarkable improvement this indoor season. He broke school records in the 3200 and the 1600. He then won three individual sectional titles helping his team to a championship by over 100 points. At the state finals he broke his own school record for the 1000 and placed in the top 10. He then competed at Nike Indoor Nationals where he anchored a sprint medley and ran the 800 meters in a minute and 55.14 seconds to win the Emerging Elite division. The News 8 Primetime Elite Award winner for small schools goes to Cameron Garafalo of Batavia. Our large school winner is a Junior who has been a force in Section V Track and Field since grade 8. This season he was undefeated in the 55-meter dash. He placed first in sectionals and first in the state qualifying event and first at states in the 55. Winning both the Public and Federation State title that makes him the fastest high schooler in New York State. His time of 6.35 in those meets is the second fastest in Section V history. His season also featured three trips to national events including a sixth-place finish in the 200 at the Virginia Showcase. The News 8 Primetime Elite Award winner for large school boys track is from McQuaid, Rhoan Kaulder the 2nd. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
