A series of initiatives, including a waste management project at Beypore Harbour and a model fishing village at Chaliyam, aim to improve the welfare of Beypore’s fishing community and modernize the region’s harbor infrastructure. These projects, unveiled by Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas, focus on enhancing safety, efficiency, and living conditions for fishermen and their families.
A male leopard that had been terrorizing residents in Vasai for over three weeks has finally been captured. The joint efforts of the Maharashtra forest department, wildlife NGOs, and researchers resulted in the successful capture of the big cat in the wee hours of Tuesday. The leopard had initially survived on stray dogs but later began preying on rodents found in abundance at the Vasai fort, where it was first spotted on March 29th. The capture of the leopard brings relief to local residents, who had been living in fear since its sighting. The fishing community, in particular, had been facing significant difficulties due to the closure of the Vasai fort road, which restricted their access to fishing grounds. With the leopard now in custody, the authorities have reopened the road, allowing the fishing community to resume their livelihood.
