Bhuj: The Kutch coast is poised to emerge as a major hub of India’s Blue Economy, with the Gujarat government undertaking large-scale initiatives to strengthen marine-based economic activities, fisheries infrastructure, and sustainable coastal development, an official statement said today. With the longest coastline in the country, Gujarat plays a pivotal role in advancing the Blue Economy, and Kutch, home to the state’s largest sea area, is expected to make a significant contribution in th...Read More

Kutch: The Indian Coast Guard on Wednesday apprehended 11 Pakistani fishermen near the Indian maritime border off the Jakhau coast in Kutch. The group was found aboard a boat named Al Wali. The fishermen were brought to Jakhau port, where authorities have launched an investigation. Preliminary reports indicate that one of the 11 individuals is a minor. The detainees will be handed over to the Jakhau Marine Police for further questioning and investigation. “In a swift and coordinated operatio...Read More

Kutch: In a continued crackdown on drug smuggling along the coastal belt of Kutch, security agencies recovered seven more unclaimed packets of charas near Pingleswar Landing Point on Sunday. This marks the fourth consecutive day of narcotics recovery in the region, bringing the total haul to 21 packets worth approximately ₹10.5 crore. Acting on a tip-off and under the directive of the West Kutch Superintendent of Police, a joint team comprising Jakhau Police, the Special Operations Group (SOG...Read More