Bay Of Bengal News - Latest Updates & Headlines
61-day fishing ban in Tamil Nadu begins to protect marine resources, increase fishery
Rameswaram, April 15: The Tamil Nadu government's annual 61-day fishing ban came into effect on Monday, effectively halting the coastal fishing industry. The ban aims to conserve marine resources and promote sustainable fishing practices.
Agriculture Minister Chouhan to attend BIMSTEC ministerial meeting at Kathmandu tomorrow
New Delhi, April 8: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan will participate in the 3rd BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) agriculture ministerial meeting at Kathmandu in Nepal on Wednesday, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.
MeT office forecasts rain for Tamil Nadu till April 13
Chennai, April 8: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast rainfall across Tamil Nadu until April 13, citing the formation of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal as the primary cause.
BIMSTEC serves as vital bridge between South and Southeast Asia: PM Modi
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a dynamic speech at the BIMSTEC Summit, which concluded in Thailand, highlighting key areas for further cooperation and announcing initiatives to strengthen collective commitment toward building a prosperous, secure, and inclusive Bay of Bengal region.
PM Modi injects dynamism in BIMSTEC through Neighbourhood First policy, Act East policy, MAHASAGAR vision
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and policies are injecting dynamism into BIMSTEC as India's leadership and various policies have shaped the group.
EAM highlights need for addressing terrorism, trafficking at BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting
Bangkok, April 3: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his concerns over terrorism, illicit narcotics trade, and other related activities on Thursday at the 20th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting.
PM Modi arrives in Bangkok to attend 6th BIMSTEC Summit
Bangkok, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bangkok on Thursday to attend the 6th Summit of the BIMSTEC.
PM Modi arrives in Bangkok to enthusiastic welcome by Indian diaspora
Bangkok, Aril 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bangkok on Thursday to a warm reception from the Indian diaspora, who greeted him with enthusiastic chants of "Modi Modi" and "Vande Mataram."
PM Modi emplanes for Thailand; to attend BIMSTEC summit
New Delhi, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emplaned for Thailand on a state visit to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, with his visit also set to bolster bilateral relations between New Delhi and Bangkok.
BIMSTEC finalises key agreements on connectivity and security
New Delhi, April 2: The 25th session of the Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) concluded on Wednesday in Bangkok, Thailand. This meeting, which precedes the 20th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting on April 3 and the 6th BIMSTEC Summit on April 4, finalised key documents and set the agenda for the upcoming discussions at the Ministerial and Summit levels.
Bangkok gears up to host BIMSTEC summit this week
By Ayushi Agarwal, Bangkok, April 1: The capital city of Thailand is geared up to host the 6th BIMSTEC or Bay of Bengal initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation in Bangkok with the preparations underway in full swing.
Strengthening ties: How India is shaping the future of BIMSTEC
New Delhi, April 1: India plays a dynamic and central role in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), acting as a key driver of regional integration and cooperation.
Ex Indra:14th edition of India, Russia bilateral naval exercise set to take place off Chennai
New Delhi, March 28: The 14th edition of the Indian and Russia bilateral naval exercise Indra, a cornerstone of the enduring maritime partnership between India and Russia, is set to take place off Chennai from March 28 to April 2, 2025, according to a Ministry of Defence statement.
India, Russia participate in six-day bilateral naval exercise
New Delhi, March 29: The navies of India and Russia participated in a six-day Naval bilateral exercise, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
BIMSTEC leaders to adapt declaration and Vision 2030 at Bangkok Summit, says Secretary General
Dhaka, March 21: BIMSTEC leaders are set to adopt a declaration and BIMSTEC Vision 2030 at the upcoming Summit to be held in the first week of April in Bangkok, the organization's Secretary General said on Friday.
PM Modi likely to visit Thailand for BIMSTEC Summit
New Delhi, March 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Thailand from April 2 to 4 to attend the sixth BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.
INS Ranvir participates in Exercise Bongosagar '25, Indian Navy-B'desh Navy Coordinated patrol
Dhaka, March 13: The India-Bangladesh Naval Exercise Bongosagar 2025 and Coordinated Patrol was conducted in Bay of Bengal this week.
India-Bangladesh joint patrol 'Corpat' and bilateral exercise 'Bangosagar' begin in Bay of Bengal
Dhaka, March 10: The 6th joint patrol 'Coordinated Patrol' (CORPAT) and the 4th bilateral exercise 'BONGOSAGOR' are being held for the 6th time with the participation of naval ships of the two countries in the designated areas of the Bangladesh and Indian maritime borders in the Bay of Bengal, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Monday.
India hosts BIMSTEC Young Leaders' Climate Change Conference
New Delhi, March 1: Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Youth Led Conference on Climate Change was held in New Delhi from February 20-24. During the five-day event, the participants discussed the challenges and opportunities for the region in dealing with climate change and developing a comprehensive understanding of the issue, equipped with the skills and motivation to lead and advocate for effective climate action.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hits Bay of Bengal, tremors felt in Kolkata
New Delhi, Feb 25: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal early on Tuesday morning, with tremors being felt in Kolkata and several regions of West Bengal. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 6.10 a.m.
India assumes chairmanship of Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation
Male, February 22: India has assumed the chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation at the 13th Governing Council Meeting in Male, Maldives.
Coast Guard cleans up Haldia Riverfront on eve of its Raising Day
Kolkata, Jan 31: Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Amrit Kaur participated in a cleanup drive of the Haldia Riverfront in West Bengal on Friday as part of the Force's 49th Raising Day celebrations. The Indian Coast Guard was raised on February 1, 1977, with seven surface platforms.
Weather department predicts heavy rain in five TN districts
Chennai, Jan 20: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in five districts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days.
India and Bangladesh need revitalised regional co-operation
New Delhi, Jan 11: The future of regional cooperation in South Asia is currently at a pivotal juncture, shaped by its historical context. While initiatives such as the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have largely failed to achieve the anticipated pan-regional free trade, another important forum, the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), risks facing a similar fate unless significant intervention occurs from its largest member states, namely India and Bangladesh.
India, Bangladesh to release detained fishermen on Sunday
Kolkata, Jan 4: India and Bangladesh, on Sunday, will exchange fishermen of both countries who were arrested after their fishing boats crossed the international coastal borders and entered the coastal area of the other country.