Himachal imposes 4-mth ban on trout fishing till Feb 28

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh fisheries department has imposed a ban on fishing of trout in major rivers and their tributaries in the state for 4 months.Vivek Chandel, director, fisheries department, said that in a step to promote breeding of trout fish in the cold-water regions of the state and to conserve this natural resource, the department has imposed a complete ban on trout fishing from Nov 1 to Feb 28, 2025. These rivers include the Pabbar in Shimla district; Beas, Sarvari, Parvati, Gadsa, and Sainj in Kullu district; Uhal in Mandi and Kangra districts, and Bhandal Nala in Chamba district. Chandel added that the ban is necessary to conserve trout fish during their natural breeding season and allow for natural seed collection in reservoirs.Also, in order to ensure the safety of trout in water, the fisheries department has made special arrangements and a dedicated monitoring force has been deployed to patrol these water areas. The Himachal Pradesh department has even cancelled the leaves of departmental employees working in these cold regions. State fisheries department’s 8 trout farms had produced over 1.5 million trout seeds last year, said Chandel.

Constables body fished out of Ganga river in Haridwar

In Haridwar, the body of a police constable, Trepan Singh, was recovered from the Ganga river on Tuesday. Singh, 45, drowned while bathing at Bairagi Camp. SDRF divers located his body the following day in the Dhalwala region. The body has been sent for an autopsy, and further investigation is underway.

Kerala govt imposes ban on cultural gatherings in office

The Kerala govt has banned cultural forums and gatherings in government offices that violate codes of conduct, aiming to prevent work disruptions. Recognised service organisations can still hold events. Meanwhile, employees' associations like KSEA are allowed to meet during work hours, despite causing noticeable slowdowns. The pro-UDF KSA opposes a blanket ban, suggesting regulation instead.

Fisherman drowns while fishing

A traditional fisherman named Sanjeev drowned after his boat capsized due to a strong wave in Beejadi village, Kundapur. The incident occurred around 7.15 am while he was fishing. Despite being rescued by his companions and rushed to the hospital, he was declared dead shortly after. The Kundapur police are investigating the case.

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