anthropogenic activities in the two estuaries. Since fishery is an important activity in this region and during monsoon season when fishing in the coastal waters is banned, the major fishing takes place in these estuarine regions where shellfish dominates during monsoon period. Further, it can be concluded that increase in the nutrient can lead to harmful algal blooms during the monsoon which may be detrimental to marine life and humans. Reduction of nutrient loading by reducing the anthropogenic activities and to avoid extensive use of fertilizers for agricultural purpose is suggested.

The authors are grateful to Dr. S. R. Shetye, Director of National Institute of Oceanography, (Goa) for involving and guiding them during monsoon experiments in Mandovi estuary, and also they are thankful to the Director of Space ApplicationThe members of an Indian delegation who were allegedly not let into Palestinian territories by Israeli authorities have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that the “government’s appeasement of Israel has only augmented Israeli arrogance, high-handedness and discourtesy in dealing with Indian citizens holding valid passports and valid visas to visit Palestinian National Territory”.

Human rights activists Agnivesh and John Dayal and politicians Mani Shankar Aiyar and Mohammad Salim were among those who signed the letter.

The 13-member delegation was scheduled to attend an international conference on Jerusalem in Ramallah, Al Jazeera reported on April 12. Israel also reportedly barred the entry of a mufti from Sri Lanka, a Bosnian Muslim scholar, the head of Australia’s Islamic Council and a Ghanian MP.

Security forces reportedly stopped the delegation at a