Stalin urges Jaishankar to secure release of 14 fishermen held by Pakistan Navy
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Stalin urges Jaishankar to secure release of 14 fishermen held by Pakistan Navy

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Union Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar, urging the Centre to expedite efforts to secure the release of 14 Indian fishermen detained by the Pakistan Navy earlier this year. The Chief Minister also urged the Centre to ensure the release of the seized fishing boats, which are crucial for the livelihoods of the fishermen and their families. Recently, Stalin has called on Jaishankar to take urgent diplomatic measures to address the escalating arrests of Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan authorities. The Chief Minister expressed concern over the increasing frequency of such incidents, noting that the year 2024 has witnessed the highest number of arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy in seven years.

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Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin urges EAM Jaishankar to act swiftly – 17 Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lankan navy
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin urges EAM Jaishankar to act swiftly – 17 Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lankan navy

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin on December 24 urged Union External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar to secure the release of 17 apprehended fishermen and their fishing boats from the Sri Lankan Navy's custody through diplomatic efforts. “I want to bring to your immediate attention to the recent incident of apprehension of 17 fishermen from Rameswaram along with their two …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges Jaishankar to ensure release of 17 fishermen held by Sri Lankan navy
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges Jaishankar to ensure release of 17 fishermen held by Sri Lankan navy

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Tuesday wrote a letter urging external affairs minister S Jaishankar to intervene and help secure the release of the 17 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, apprehended by the Sri Lankan navy, reported news agency ANI. The fishermen were apprehended by the Sri Lankan navy for allegedly fishing across the border In the letter, Stalin …

Tamil Nadu CM writes to EAM Jaishankar for immediate release of 17 fishermen apprehended by Sri Lankan navy
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu CM writes to EAM Jaishankar for immediate release of 17 fishermen apprehended by Sri Lankan navy

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written a letter to Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, urging swift diplomatic action to secure the release of 17 fishermen and their fishing boats detained by the Sri Lankan Navy. In his letter, Stalin highlighted the growing concerns of Tamil Nadu’s fishing community, noting that these arrests are part of a broader …

MK Stalin hails Dissanayake-Modi talks, calls for Tamil fishermen's release
3 weeks, 4 days ago

MK Stalin hails Dissanayake-Modi talks, calls for Tamil fishermen's release

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday applauded Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on resolving the longstanding Tamil fishermen issue. In a post on X, Stalin stated: "It is encouraging that the Hon’ble President of Sri Lanka, @anuradisanayake, is engaging in discussions with our Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi, to address the concerns …

CM Stalin welcomes Indo-Lankan talks on fishers issue
3 weeks, 4 days ago

CM Stalin welcomes Indo-Lankan talks on fishers issue

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed happiness over Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaging in discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the concerns of fishermen from Tamil Nadu in a humanitarian and peaceful manner, emphasising the need to avoid conflict. While he found the discussions encouraging, he appealed to Dissanayake to consider the release of Tamil Nadu …

Efforts underway for release of 14 fishermen from Pakistan
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Efforts underway for release of 14 fishermen from Pakistan

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Efforts were on to secure the early release and repatriation of the 14 Indian fishermen, seven of them from Tamil Nadu, who have been lauguishing in a Pakistani jail since January, Union External Affairs Minister S jaishankar informed Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday. Referring to the Chief Minister’s letter dated November 20 demanding swift diplomatic efforts to …

Indian government taking up T.N. fishermen issue with Pakistan, says Jaishankar
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Indian government taking up T.N. fishermen issue with Pakistan, says Jaishankar

The Hindu  

The Government of India was awaiting consular access to 14 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who were presently in a Pakistan prison, Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar has informed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. In his reply to Mr. Stalin’s communication last month requesting to secure the release of 14 TN fishermen from Pakistan, Mr. Jaishankar the matter has …

Tensions rise as Sri Lankan Navy arrests 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen, seizes 2 boats
1 month ago

Tensions rise as Sri Lankan Navy arrests 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen, seizes 2 boats

India Today  

Fourteen Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested, and two fishing boats were seized by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line. Recently, the Rameswaram fishermen had observed a month-long strike protesting the escalating actions of the Sri Lankan Navy, which they claim have led to arrests, boat seizures, and even violent attacks. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister …

Tamil Nadu CM Urges Centre to Secure Release of Fishermen From Pakistan Jail
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu CM Urges Centre to Secure Release of Fishermen From Pakistan Jail

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin urged Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take up the matter relating to the prolonged incarceration of 14 Indian fishermen, including seven from Tamil Nadu, in Pakistan in a tangible and meaningful manner through diplomatic channels and secure their immediate release. In a letter to the Union Minister on Wednesday, Stalin said the …

Families urge Stalin to take steps to bring back six Kasimedu fishermen from Pakistan prison
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Families urge Stalin to take steps to bring back six Kasimedu fishermen from Pakistan prison

The Hindu  

The families of six fishermen from Kasimedu, who have been languishing in a prison in Pakistan for over 10 months, have appealed to Chief Minister M. K. Stalin to take steps to bring them back home. We hope they will do something to bring back our men,” he said. Nanjil Ravi, president, Anaithu Meenavar Sangam, said that the six men …

Protest in Rameshwaram over fishermens’ arrest by Sri Lanka, Stalin writes to EAM
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Protest in Rameshwaram over fishermens’ arrest by Sri Lanka, Stalin writes to EAM

Hindustan Times  

Hundreds of fishermen staged a roadblock on the Pamban road bridge in Rameshwaram on Tuesday to demand the immediate release of 23 fishermen who have been arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy, even as Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin sought the Centre’s intervention to end regular arrests of Tamil fishermen. Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin On November 9, …

Tamil Nadu CM Seeks Diplomatic Efforts to Stop Arrest of Fishermen
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu CM Seeks Diplomatic Efforts to Stop Arrest of Fishermen

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin drew the attention of Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to two latest incidents in which fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy and urged him to take immediate diplomatic efforts to prevent such arrests and secure the expeditious release of all fishermen and fishing boats in their custody. The …

Sri Lanka's President vows to stop Tamil Nadu fishermen, assures steps to return Tamil land taken by govt
2 months ago

Sri Lanka's President vows to stop Tamil Nadu fishermen, assures steps to return Tamil land taken by govt

New Indian Express  

JAFFNA: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who addressed his first public meeting in Jaffna since coming to office in September, on Sunday took a firm stance against Indian fishermen “illegally” fishing in Sri Lankan waters. Dissanayake was in the city a day before the campaign for the Sri Lankan parliamentary elections, scheduled for Thursday, comes to an end to …

Sri Lanka Navy arrests 23 Tamil fishermen for crossing maritime border
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2 months ago

Sri Lanka Navy arrests 23 Tamil fishermen for crossing maritime border

India Today  

The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 23 Tamil Nadu fishermen and seized three boats for allegedly crossing the international maritime border on Saturday. These fishermen were fishing near Neduntheevu Island when a Sri Lankan Navy patrol boat surrounded them. In a similar incident in October, 16 fishermen from Rameswaram were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on charges of crossing the …

Tamil Nadu Speaker Apppoints to Rescue of 28 Fishermen from Bahrain Prisons
2 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu Speaker Apppoints to Rescue of 28 Fishermen from Bahrain Prisons

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Speaker Appavu requests the Union government's intervention to rescue 28 fishermen from Bahrain prisons. The fishermen were arrested on September 11 and have been held in the prisons since then. Appavu urges the CM to take up the issue with the External Affairs Minister and ensure that the fishermen reach home safely and at the earliest.

Tamil Fishermen Detained by Sri Lankan Navy: Urgent Appeal for Intervention
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Fishermen Detained by Sri Lankan Navy: Urgent Appeal for Intervention

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin appeals to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for intervention regarding the arrest of 12 fishermen in Sri Lanka. Stalin emphasizes the urgency of the matter and requests a swift and high-priority response from the External Affairs Ministry to secure the release of detained fishermen and prevent further incidents. He adds that such detentions place …

Tamil Nadu CM Requests Release of 16 Fishermen Arrested by Sri Lanka
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu CM Requests Release of 16 Fishermen Arrested by Sri Lanka

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, requesting him to ensure the release of 16 fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka along with the seizure of their boats. The fishermen, who ventured for fishing from the Rameswaram fish landing centre, were apprehended near Neduntheevu by Lankan authorities, CM Stalin said in his letter.

Rahul Gandhi Writes To Jaishankar On Arrest Of 37 Tamil Nadu Fishermen, Urges To Take Up Matter With Sri Lanka
3 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi Writes To Jaishankar On Arrest Of 37 Tamil Nadu Fishermen, Urges To Take Up Matter With Sri Lanka

ABP News  

New Delhi, Sep 28 Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday raised with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar the issue of the arrest of 37 fishermen from Tamil Nadu and urged him to take up the matter with the Sri Lankan authorities to ensure the early release of the Indian nationals and their boats. Referring to the …

Stalin urges Union government to secure release of 37 fishermen, stop Sri Lanka from levying hefty fines
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stalin urges Union government to secure release of 37 fishermen, stop Sri Lanka from levying hefty fines

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Expressing anguish over the arrest of 37 fishermen from Tamil Nadu and their boats on September 21, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday wrote another letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take strong measures to prevent Sri Lanka from apprehending fishermen and their boats. Importantly, he urged the Union government prevail upon the Sri Lankan …

Secure T.N. fishermen from Sri Lankan custody, revive Joint Working Group: Stalin to Union govt.
4 months ago

Secure T.N. fishermen from Sri Lankan custody, revive Joint Working Group: Stalin to Union govt.

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin wrote to Union Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar on Monday requesting to ensure the release of all the fishermen and boats in Sri Lankan custody and to secure a waiver of the hefty penalty imposed on them. In his letter, Mr. Stalin referred to the arrest of 14 Indian fishermen from Pudukkottai district …

Will the CM’s duty be over by just writing letters to the Centre on fishermen arrest?: Anbumani Ramadoss
4 months ago

Will the CM’s duty be over by just writing letters to the Centre on fishermen arrest?: Anbumani Ramadoss

The Hindu  

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Sunday questioned whether Chief Minister M.K. Since the Centre is silent on the issue, without issuing strict warning to Sri Lanka, the issue of arrest of fishermen from Tamil Nadu and penalising them is continuing. Stalin returns from his U.S. trip, he has to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar …

MK Stalin urges S Jaishankar to secure Tamil fishermen release from Lankan Navy
4 months ago

MK Stalin urges S Jaishankar to secure Tamil fishermen release from Lankan Navy

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to intervene and secure the release of Indian fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy. In a letter to Jaishankar, Stalin highlighted the recent arrest of four fishermen from Pudukkottai district on Wednesday along with the seizure of their boats by the Sri Lankan Navy for fishing …

Stalin urges Union govt. to secure release of Tamil fishermen from Lankan custody
4 months ago

Stalin urges Union govt. to secure release of Tamil fishermen from Lankan custody

The Hindu  

A day after four Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Flagging the frequent arrests by the Sri Lankan Navy, Mr. Stalin, who is in the U.S. on an official visit, said it was a matter of great concern that profoundly affected the livelihoods of fishermen from Tamil Nadu. “The …

CM Stalin requests EAM Jaishankar to secure release of T.N. fishermen from Sri Lankan custody
4 months, 2 weeks ago

CM Stalin requests EAM Jaishankar to secure release of T.N. fishermen from Sri Lankan custody

The Hindu  

In the wake of the arrest of eight fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu by the Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin wrote to Union Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar, requesting to secure the release of all the fishermen from the State and their boats from Sri Lankan custody. Mr. Stalin pointed out that at present, …

Tamil Nadu: 21 Indian fishermen released from Colombo prison arrive at Chennai airport
5 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: 21 Indian fishermen released from Colombo prison arrive at Chennai airport

Deccan Chronicle  

The 21 Indian fishermen whose release was secured by the Indian High Commission in Colombo arrived at the Chennai airport on Saturday morning. 21 Indian fishermen have been successfully repatriated and are on their way to Chennai from Colombo," the Official handle of the High Commission of India in Colombo, Sri Lanka earlier posted on X.On Thursday, the Indian High …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests nine Indian fishermen, seizes two powerboats for alleged illegal fishing
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrests nine Indian fishermen, seizes two powerboats for alleged illegal fishing

India TV News  

Rameswaram: The Sri Lankan Navy has apprehended nine Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram and two powerboats off the coast of the state for allegedly fishing beyond the Indian border, according to the Rameswaram Fishermen Association. This came days after massive protests by fishermen in Rameswaram against frequent arrests by the Sri Lankan Navy and they demanded the immediate release …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 13 fishers from Pudukottai; CM Stalin writes to Centre asking for their immediate release
6 months ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 13 fishers from Pudukottai; CM Stalin writes to Centre asking for their immediate release

The Hindu  

The Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday arrested 13 fishermen of Pudukottai district for trespassing into the waters of the island nation. Stalin wrote to Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar, requesting to activate appropriate diplomatic channels to ensure the immediate release of all the arrested fishermen and their boats. Currently, the Sri Lankan authorities have detained 173 fishing boats and …

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urges EAM to rescue Tamil Nadu fishermen from Sri Lanka
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urges EAM to rescue Tamil Nadu fishermen from Sri Lanka

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, on Tuesday wrote a letter to the External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, urging him to secure the release of all fishermen apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy. In his letter directed to the EAM, Stalin said, "The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended one mechanised fishing boat bearing registration number IND-TN-12-MM-5138 and ten …

Stalin writes to Jaishankar over arrests of fishermen by Sri Lanka, urges to convene joint working group
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Stalin writes to Jaishankar over arrests of fishermen by Sri Lanka, urges to convene joint working group

India TV News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urging to convene the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group to prevent further arrests of the fishermen and also requested to secure the release of all the fishermen and their fishing boats under the custody of Sri Lankan authorities. 203 fishermen and 27 boats apprehended …

Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin wants fishermen to be released
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin wants fishermen to be released

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin urged the Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to prevail upon the Sri Lankan Government and secure the release of 37 arrested fishermen of Tamil Nadu, who were arrested by the Lankan Navy on June 22. Also demanding the expeditious release of the seized boats, Stalin in a letter to Jaishankar said: ‘As I …

22 fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin tells Centre
6 months, 2 weeks ago

22 fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin tells Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: As many as 22 Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested and their three boats were seized by Sri Lanka, Chief Minister M K Stalin conveyed to the Centre on Monday and sought immediate steps to secure the release of all the fishers arrested so far and their boats. Writing to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Stalin referred to continuing loss …

Tamil fishermen's arrest by Sri Lankan Navy: Stalin writes to Jaishankar
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil fishermen's arrest by Sri Lankan Navy: Stalin writes to Jaishankar

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin wrote to Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, drawing his attention to the apprehension of four fishermen from Tamil Nadu on Tuesday by the Sri Lankan Navy and requesting him to urgently prevail upon the Sri Lankan government for the release of the fishermen and their fishing boats. "These fishermen, who set out from …

Fishermen delegation to meet T.N. CM Stalin on February 27
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Fishermen delegation to meet T.N. CM Stalin on February 27

The Hindu  

A fishermen delegation from Rameswaram will meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin in Chennai on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The fishers’ demands include the immediate release of the five fishermen who have been given jail sentences in Sri Lanka after their arrests, the retrieval of all their mechanised boats that have been impounded by the Lankan Navy personnel …

20 arrested T.N. fishermen released by Sri Lanka, three others sentenced to prison terms
10 months, 3 weeks ago

20 arrested T.N. fishermen released by Sri Lanka, three others sentenced to prison terms

The Hindu  

In a major relief to the fishing community in Tamil Nadu, 20 fishermen from Rameswaram were released, while two boatmen and a fisherman were directed to undergo a jail term of six months and one year respectively, for repeating the offence of poaching, a court in Sri Lanka has ruled. According to fishermen leader Jesu Raja, 42 fishermen were arrested, …

Stalin writes to Modi on fishermen issue
11 months ago

Stalin writes to Modi on fishermen issue

The Hindu  

Stalin on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to make diplomatic efforts to secure the release of the Tamil Nadu fishermen who had been arrested by the Sri Lankan authorities. Mr. Stalin also requested the Prime Minister to initiate diplomatic efforts to secure the release of the fishermen who were incarcerated by the Pakistani authorities on January …

Tamil Nadu CM seeks PM’s intervention
11 months ago

Tamil Nadu CM seeks PM’s intervention

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Expressing deep concern over the alarming increase in the apprehension of Tamil fishermen and their boats by Sri Lankan authorities, Chief Minister M K Stalin urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure that all out efforts were made to secure the release of 77 fishermen and their 151 boats from the custody of Sri Lanka. In a letter to …

Tamil Nadu CM Flags the ‘Alarming Situation’ on Fishermen Safety
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu CM Flags the ‘Alarming Situation’ on Fishermen Safety

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin drew the attention of Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to the ‘disturbing trend of arrests involving Tamil fishermen by the Sri Lankan authorities, creating an alarming situation’ in recent times and urged him to secure the early release of the six fishermen who were arrested by Sri Lankan Navy on Monday. The fishermen …

CM Wants Release of Fishermen Held in Lanka
11 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Wants Release of Fishermen Held in Lanka

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin urged Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to ‘strongly take up the matter with the Sri Lankan Government’ for the immediate release of all the fishermen and their fishing boat apprehended in two back-to-back incidents during the Pongal season. ‘With a sense of deep anguish, I would like to draw your attention to the …

Pondy CM writes to External Affairs Minister seeking release of 14 fishermen from custody of Sri Lankan Navy
1 year ago

Pondy CM writes to External Affairs Minister seeking release of 14 fishermen from custody of Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Monday wrote to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar requesting him to take necessary steps for the early release of 14 fishermen, 11 from the Karaikal region of U.T. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan also wrote to Mr. Jaishankar seeking his assistance in getting released the 14 fishermen from the custody of the Sri Lankan Navy. Mr. Rangasamy …

Annamalai seeks Jaishankar's intervention for repatriation of 12 Tamil fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy
1 year, 1 month ago

Annamalai seeks Jaishankar's intervention for repatriation of 12 Tamil fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy

India TV News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party President K Annamalai has written a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar requesting the ministry’s intervention for the repatriation of 12 fishermen who have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy. Annamalai letter to Jaishankar "We bring to your kind attention the arrest of 12 Tamil fishermen from Nagapattinam by the Sri Lankan …

133 Boats of Tamil Fishermen in Lankan Custody: CM Tells Jaishankar
1 year, 1 month ago

133 Boats of Tamil Fishermen in Lankan Custody: CM Tells Jaishankar

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin urged the Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to secure the release of the 21 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who were arrested on Wednesday by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel, and also the 133 fishing boats held by them. ‘I would like to draw your immediate attention to yet another instance of the arrest …

15 Indian fishermen, released from Sri Lankan prison, reach Chennai airport
1 year, 1 month ago

15 Indian fishermen, released from Sri Lankan prison, reach Chennai airport

Hindustan Times  

Fifteen fishermen who were released from Sri Lankan prisons reached Chennai airport on Tuesday. Earlier, as many as 22 fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu who were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy for having strayed into international waters were released and arrived in Pacmbam through boats. Earlier on October 29, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had written to …

Fishermen arrest: Union Finance Minister speaks to Foreign Secy and Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka
1 year, 1 month ago

Fishermen arrest: Union Finance Minister speaks to Foreign Secy and Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that she spoke with Union Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay on the urgent need to take up the arrest of 22 country boat fishermen from Pamban and Thangachimadam in Ramanathapuram district by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel with the Sri Lankan government on Saturday. …

Sri Lanka releases 42 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu; likely to reach home in four days
1 year, 1 month ago

Sri Lanka releases 42 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu; likely to reach home in four days

The Hindu  

A total of 42 fishermen hailing from Tamil Nadu were released from the prisons in Sri Lanka and are expected to reach home in about four days, said fishermen association leader P. Jesu Raja on November 13. In three different incidents in October, the Sri Lankan Navy personnel had arrested 64 fishermen and impounded 10 of their mechanised boats on …

CM MK Stalin sends word to Delhi through Baalu
1 year, 2 months ago

CM MK Stalin sends word to Delhi through Baalu

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin wrote a letter to Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan requesting him to take necessary steps through diplomatic channels to release all fishermen and fishing boats that have been apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy also to put any end to such recurring incidents whose frequency was increasing at an alarming rate …

T.N. CM Stalin writes to Union Minister Jaishankar to secure release of 37 fishermen from Sri Lankan custody
1 year, 2 months ago

T.N. CM Stalin writes to Union Minister Jaishankar to secure release of 37 fishermen from Sri Lankan custody

The Hindu  

In the wake of the arrest of 37 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu by Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to Union Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar requesting him to take necessary steps to release all fishermen and fishing boats apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy. During October this year, 10 fishing boats and …

Dhinakaran urges Centre, State government to secure release of T.N. fishermen from Sri Lanka
1 year, 2 months ago

Dhinakaran urges Centre, State government to secure release of T.N. fishermen from Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Dhinakaran on Sunday, October 29, 2023 condemned the arrest of 37 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu by the Sri Lankan Navy and urged the Central and State governments to secure their release. In a social media post, Mr. Dhinakaran said the arrest of 37 fishermen from Rameswaram have led to apprehensions among the fishing community in the State. In another …

MK Stalin writes to Jaishankar seeking release of 37 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy
1 year, 2 months ago

MK Stalin writes to Jaishankar seeking release of 37 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy

India TV News  

Chennai: In the wake of the arrest of 37 Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankarrequesting him to take necessary steps to release all fishermen and their boats. Drawing the Central minister's attention to the apprehension of the 37 fishermen along with their …

CM Stalin urges Centre to secure release of 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by Maldives
1 year, 2 months ago

CM Stalin urges Centre to secure release of 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by Maldives

India TV News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday urged the Central government to secure the release of 12 fishermen and their fishing boat detained by the Maldives Coast Guard. MK Stalin letter to S Jaishankar “I wish to draw your attention to the arrest of 12 fishermen belonging to Tamil Nadu by the Maldives Coast Guard on 23.10.2023,” Stalin’s …

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