Exercise Restraint If Sri Lankan Fishermen Stray Into Indian Waters, Persuade Lankan Authorities To Do Same In Case Of Indian Fishermen: Madras HC To UOI
4 years ago

Exercise Restraint If Sri Lankan Fishermen Stray Into Indian Waters, Persuade Lankan Authorities To Do Same In Case Of Indian Fishermen: Madras HC To UOI

Live Law  

The Madras High Court last week asked the Union of India to persuade the Sri Lankan authorities to desist from taking extreme measures in case Indian fishermen, accidentally or otherwise, stray into Sri Lankan waters without 'being jingoistic or parochial in the matter'. "It is the same restraint which ought to be exercised by Indian authorities when it comes to Sri Lankan fishermen", added the Bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice R. Hemalatha. In this backdrop, the Court said, "Without being jingoistic or parochial in the matter, every effort should be made by the Union to persuade the Sri Lankan authorities to desist from taking extreme measures in case Indian fishermen, accidentally or otherwise, stray into Sri Lankan waters. In related news, last month a plea was moved before the Supreme Court seeking for the arrest of Sri Lankan naval personnel accused of killing four Indian fishermen in January 2021 and for a compensation of Rs.

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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 3 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu, seizes boat
5 days ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 3 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu, seizes boat

The Hindu  

Three Indian fishermen from Thangachimadam in Ramanathapuram district were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday. During early hours on Tuesday, Sri Lankan Navy, while on their regular patrolling near Neduntheevu, found the fishing boat to have trespassed the International Maritime Boundary Line. Stalin urged Union External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, to take ‘effective diplomatic efforts to prevent further …

Sri Lanka Navy arrests 14 Indian fishermen
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Sri Lanka Navy arrests 14 Indian fishermen

Deccan Chronicle  

The Sri Lankan Navy on Friday said it arrested 14 Indian fishermen and seized a fishing boat for allegedly poaching in the country's territorial waters. The Navy arrested the Indian fishermen during a special operation conducted in the sea area south of Mannar on Thursday night.The seized boat and Indian fishermen were brought to the Talpadu Pier in Mannar and …

14 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Pamban arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; boat seized
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

14 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Pamban arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; boat seized

The Hindu  

A day after fishermen in Rameswaram called off their indefinite protest, 14 fishermen from Pamban who went into sea were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday evening on charges of poaching. Sources said, 87 boats from Pamban went into the sea for fishing on Thursday and 14 fishermen on board one of the boats were arrested by the …

India, T.N. must help protect livelihoods of northern Sri Lankan fishermen, says Minister Bimal Rathnayake
2 weeks, 2 days ago

India, T.N. must help protect livelihoods of northern Sri Lankan fishermen, says Minister Bimal Rathnayake

The Hindu  

“The Governments of India and Tamil Nadu must take decisive action against illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters to ensure that the livelihoods of northern Sri Lankan fishermen are protected,” Sri Lankan Minister Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament, as the enduring Palk Bay fisheries conflict came under sharp focus in the island nation. Making a passionate plea to Indian authorities as …

Sri Lanka urges India to stop fishermen from trespassing into its waters
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Sri Lanka urges India to stop fishermen from trespassing into its waters

Hindustan Times  

The Sri Lankan government has requested India to prevent its fishermen from illegally entering the country's waters for fishing. Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayaka said the Indian action would be deeply appreciated by the people in northern Sri Lanka as fishing is the only livelihood for them. Rathnayaka said India was of much assistance to …

Fishermen to meet MEA Jaishankar between March 10 and 15
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Fishermen to meet MEA Jaishankar between March 10 and 15

The Hindu  

Representatives of the fishermen community will meet Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar between March 10 and 15 to discuss the action to be taken to secure the release of the fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan authorities, BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai said. Addressing the media on Sunday, he said even Mr. Jaishankar had, in a letter, opposed …

Protesting fishermen submit petition to Tamil Nadu Governor; seek intervention for release of fishermen and seized boats
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Protesting fishermen submit petition to Tamil Nadu Governor; seek intervention for release of fishermen and seized boats

The Hindu  

The Rameswaram fishermen have submitted a petition to the Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. After 32 fishermen were arrested and three of their trawlers were impounded by Sri Lankan Navy personnel on charges of poaching a few days ago, the all fishermen federations gave a call for an indefinite strike. Unless the Union Government gave an assurance, the fishermen resolved to …

Fishermen issue: Instead of finding fault with Centre, Tamil Nadu should follow constructive approach, says Governor R.N. Ravi
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Fishermen issue: Instead of finding fault with Centre, Tamil Nadu should follow constructive approach, says Governor R.N. Ravi

The Hindu  

“The ruling Tamil Nadu Government, instead of “politicising” the Katchatheevu issue and “finding fault with the Central Government,” should undertake constructive approach in the issue to wipe out the tears of those affected,” Governor R.N. 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, two boats seized The post referred to Governor R.N. The then governments in power at the …

Sri Lanka Steps Up Arrest of Indian Fishermen
3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Steps Up Arrest of Indian Fishermen

The Diplomat  

The Sri Lankan Navy’s heavy-handed approach to Indian fishermen encroaching into Sri Lanka’s territorial waters has roiled India-Sri Lanka relations again. The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 32 fishermen from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu in the early hours of February 23 for violating the International Maritime Boundary Line between India and Sri Lanka. Neither the encroachment of Indian …

Rameswaram fishermen begin indefinite hunger strike over arrests by Sri Lankan Navy
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rameswaram fishermen begin indefinite hunger strike over arrests by Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

Members of various fishermen associations, fishing labourers, and their families launched an indefinite hunger strike at Thangachimadam in Rameswaram on Friday, condemning the frequent arrests of fishermen and the seizure of their boats by the Sri Lankan Navy. Jesu Raja, a fishermen leader, said in the year 2024-2025 alone, 82 fishing boats were seized and 107 fishermen from Rameswaram and …

Rameswaram fishermen to go on strike from February 28 as talks with govt. fail
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rameswaram fishermen to go on strike from February 28 as talks with govt. fail

The Hindu  

A peace committee meeting between officials of the Revenue, Police and Fisheries departments and leaders of fishermen associations was convened in Rameswaram on Thursday to convince the latter to drop or postpone their proposed indefinite hunger strike from Friday. The talks, however, failed, with the associations going ahead with the strike in protest against the frequent arrests of fishermen and …

TN fishing community on indefinite strike over arrest of 32 by Lanka
3 weeks, 5 days ago

TN fishing community on indefinite strike over arrest of 32 by Lanka

Hindustan Times  

An indefinite strike by the fishing community refusing to operate 700 mechanised deep-sea trawlers began at Tamil Nadu’s largest fish landing centre, Rameswaram, on Monday morning leading to a daily revenue loss worth ₹1 crore and affecting the well-being of more than 10,000 families. Since January this year, 119 fishermen and 16 boats have been apprehended by the Sri Lankan …

Condemning arrest of 32 fishermen, Rameswaram, Pamban fishermen start indefinite protest
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Condemning arrest of 32 fishermen, Rameswaram, Pamban fishermen start indefinite protest

The Hindu  

Following arrest of 32 Rameswaram fishermen and seizure of five fishing vessels by Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday, fishermen association started an indefinite protest from Monday demanding immediate release of fishermen and boats. Sri Lankan Navy arrested the fishermen from Rameswaram and nearby areas on Sunday and seized their five trawlers belonging to Jesu Raja, Viyakulam, Jayaprakash, Arokiya Mandro and …

Arrest of Tamil fishermen should be seen as attack on India’s sovereignty: Anbumani
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Arrest of Tamil fishermen should be seen as attack on India’s sovereignty: Anbumani

The Hindu  

PMK Leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Sunday said the recent arrest of fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy should be seen as an attack on India’s sovereignty, and demanded the Central government to issue a strong warning to the Sri Lankan government. In a statement, Dr. Anbumani said though the issue of Tamil Nadu fishermen crossing the maritime boundary should be …

32 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
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1 month ago

32 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

In a fresh incident, 32 fishermen from Rameswaram, Thangachimadam and nearby areas in Ramanathapuram district in Tamil Nadu were arrested by Sri Lankan Navy personnel on charges of poaching along the Palk Straits in the wee hours of Sunday. Indefinite strike announced The members of various fishermen associations in Rameswaram have announced an indefinite strike to express their protest against …

L-G urges Ministry of External Affairs to extend all legal and medical aid to Karaikal and T.N. fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
1 month ago

L-G urges Ministry of External Affairs to extend all legal and medical aid to Karaikal and T.N. fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan has urged the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian High Commission in Colombo to facilitate necessary legal assistance and protection to the fishermen from Karaikal and Tamil Nadu, who were undergoing treatment in Sri Lanka for injuries sustained by them when they were reportedly fired at, by navy patrol. Governor said the frequent arrests and …

Former MP seeks MEA intervention to help critically-ill Karaikal fisherman
1 month ago

Former MP seeks MEA intervention to help critically-ill Karaikal fisherman

The Hindu  

Former Member of Parliament and president of Puducherry Maanila Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam M. Ramadass has sought the intervention of the Ministry of External Affairs in arranging advanced medical treatment for a Karaikal fisherman who was critically injured after allegedly being fired at by the Sri Lankan navy while fishing near Keezhakkarai. In a letter to Union Minister S. Jaishankar, Mr. …

MP Kanimozhi blames Centre’s slackness for arrest of TN fishermen by Lankan Navy; leads demonstration in Rameswaram
1 month ago

MP Kanimozhi blames Centre’s slackness for arrest of TN fishermen by Lankan Navy; leads demonstration in Rameswaram

The Hindu  

Leading a demonstration in the coastal district of Ramanathapuram along with hundreds of fishermen families and welfare association leaders, DMK MP Kanimozhi said that the slackness of the BJP government at the Centre was a major factor for the arrest of fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel. The nonchalant attitude of the Union government in the last 10 years …

14 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, two boats seized
1 month, 1 week ago

14 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, two boats seized

The Hindu  

Fourteen fishermen from Ramanathapuram were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on charges of poaching, and two trawlers were seized in the early hours of Sunday. When 14 fishermen on two vessels were fishing, the Sri Lankan Navy detained them. Hefty fines In recent times, the Sri Lankan government has not only arrested the fishermen from Tamil Nadu, but also …

19 Indian fishers released by Sri Lanka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

19 Indian fishers released by Sri Lanka

New Indian Express  

RAMANATHAPURAM: 16 Indian fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly breaching the International Maritime Boundary Line were released, and a fine of 50,000 LKR was imposed on each fisher by a Sri Lankan court on Wednesday. Three others, including two boat drivers and a boat owner, were fined 60.5 lakh LKR and released. Reportedly, the Sri Lankan Navy …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 10 T.N. fishermen on charges of poaching
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 10 T.N. fishermen on charges of poaching

The Hindu  

The Sri Lankan Navy, in the early hours of Monday, arrested 10 fishermen from Thangachimadam in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu and seized their trawler as they were fishing in the Palk Bay. Reports stated that the Fisheries Department had issued 171 tokens on Sunday from the Mandapam South fishing harbour, and a boat owned by Sandya Satish of Thangachimadam …

Fishermen families seek Centre’s help; want arrests to stop and security for livelihood
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fishermen families seek Centre’s help; want arrests to stop and security for livelihood

The Hindu  

A large number of fishermen with their families, including women and children, staged a demonstration near the bus stand here on Friday. Speaking to reporters, fishermen association leader V. P. Sesu Raja said that arrest of the fishermen from Tamil Nadu has become frequent. No one knows whether we will return to the shore safely as the Sri Lankan Navy …

DC Edit | Fishing in troubled waters
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Fishing in troubled waters

Deccan Chronicle  

Not a week goes by without Indian fishermen, mostly from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, being arrested by personnel of the Sri Lankan Navy and arraigned before courts in northern Sri Lanka. Not often in the last few years has the Sri Lankan Navy fired on fishermen crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and fishing in Lankan waters closer to Katchatheevu, …

Shooting of Tamil fishermen sparks protest
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shooting of Tamil fishermen sparks protest

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The Sri Lankan navy opening fire on a group of fishermen from Tamil Nadu and Karaikal and injuring five of them when they were fishing in the Palk Straits near Neduntheevu early on Tuesday triggered protests in the State and also saw the Union Ministry of External Affairs summoning the acting high commissioner of Sri Lanka to inform that …

India lodges strong protest after 5 fishermen injured in firing by Lankan Navy
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India lodges strong protest after 5 fishermen injured in firing by Lankan Navy

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Five Indian fishermen were injured, two of them seriously, when the Sri Lankan Navy opened fire while apprehending a group of fishermen early on Tuesday, prompting the government to summon the most senior Sri Lankan diplomat in New Delhi to register a strong protest. Two of them sustained serious injuries in the firing by the navy personnel The …

'Use Of Force Not Acceptable': India Summons Sri Lankan Envoy After 5 Fishermen Injured In Lankan Navy Firing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Use Of Force Not Acceptable': India Summons Sri Lankan Envoy After 5 Fishermen Injured In Lankan Navy Firing

ABP News  

India on Tuesday summoned the Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in Delhi and lodged a strong protest after five Indian fishermen sustained injuries in a firing incident by the Sri Lankan Navy in the proximity of Delft Island. "An incident of firing by the Sri Lankan Navy during the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen in the proximity of Delft Island …

Sri Lankan Navy fires at Indian boat, two fishermen injured
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lankan Navy fires at Indian boat, two fishermen injured

The Hindu  

India has lodged a “strong protest” against a Sri Lankan Navy patrol which fired at an Indian fishing boat in the early hours of Tuesday, causing “serious injuries” to two fishermen, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Sri Lanka, however, claimed that the Indian fishermen were illegally fishing in its territorial waters, and had attempted to “assault” its naval …

Firing incident by Sri Lankan Navy leaves Indian fishermen injured
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Firing incident by Sri Lankan Navy leaves Indian fishermen injured

Deccan Chronicle  

An incident of firing by the Sri Lankan Navy was reported during the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen near Delft Island on Tuesday. Two of the fishermen sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital, while three others suffered minor injuries and have already been treated. In response to the firing, the Indian Ministry of …

India summons Sri Lankan envoy to strongly protest firing by island’s navy that left 5 fishermen injured
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India summons Sri Lankan envoy to strongly protest firing by island’s navy that left 5 fishermen injured

Firstpost  

Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 13 Indian fishermen earlier today, two of whom were seriously injured in firing, according to the Ministry of External Affairs India on Tuesday summoned the Sri Lankan envoy to register protest regarding firing by Sri Lankan Navy at Indian fishermen. The Ministry of External Affairs said that Sri Lankan Navy fired while it apprehended 13 Indian …

India summons Sri Lankan envoy after five fishermen injured in naval firing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India summons Sri Lankan envoy after five fishermen injured in naval firing

India TV News  

India on Tuesday lodged a strong protest with the Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in New Delhi after the Sri Lankan Navy opened fire on a fishing vessel of Indian fishermen, injuring five of them. On early Tuesday morning, the Sri Lankan Navy in the proximity of Delft Island opened fire at a fishermen's boat while trying to apprehend them. …

MEA summons Sri Lankan envoy, 'strongly' protests navy's firing on Indian fishermen
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MEA summons Sri Lankan envoy, 'strongly' protests navy's firing on Indian fishermen

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A firing incident by the Sri Lankan Navy near Delft Island early Tuesday left five Indian fishermen injured, including two with serious injuries, prompting a strong diplomatic response from India. Priyanga Wickramasinghe, Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in New Delhi was summoned to the External Affairs Ministry and a strong protest was lodged over the incident. “Our …

34 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin flags matter with Centre
1 month, 3 weeks ago

34 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin flags matter with Centre

India TV News  

As many as 34 Indian fishermen including 32 from Tamil Nadu and two from Kerala have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy while they were fishing near Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin said on Sunday and urged the Centre to take action for their immediate release. These fishermen had ventured for fishing from the Rameswaram fishing …

Condemning arrest of fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy, fishermen remain on shore in Rameswaram
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2 months, 1 week ago

Condemning arrest of fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy, fishermen remain on shore in Rameswaram

The Hindu  

Protesting arrest of eight fishermen on January 12, 2025, fishermen of Rameswaram and Mandapam remained on shore on Monday. Jesu Raja, a fishermen leader, said the arrest was happening again and again despite fishermen stick to the International Maritime Boundary Line. Several modern technologies like GPS and other tracking devices should be utilised to prevent fishermen from getting arrested by …

Eight Indian fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
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2 months, 1 week ago

Eight Indian fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

In a fresh incident, eight fishermen from Rameswaram and Thangachimadam in Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram district were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel on charges of poaching near Neduntheevu islet in the wee hours on Sunday. Under such circumstances, it is said that when eight fishermen were engaged in fishing, the surveillance team of Sri Lankan Navy had detained them …

8 Indian fishermen arrested for alleged poaching in Sri Lankan waters
2 months, 1 week ago

8 Indian fishermen arrested for alleged poaching in Sri Lankan waters

India Today  

The Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday said it has arrested eight Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in the island nation's territorial waters and seized two fishing trawlers. The Navy said "in the dark hours of January 11", the North Central Naval Command spotted a cluster of Indian fishing boats "engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters. "The operation resulted …

‘Treat us like humans’: Fishing wars trap Indians in Sri Lankan waters
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Treat us like humans’: Fishing wars trap Indians in Sri Lankan waters

Al Jazeera  

When Ashoka* heard boots approaching, he began to shiver in fear. In September, five fishermen who had crossed into Sri Lankan waters returned to Pamban with tonsured heads after they were arrested, and — according to the fishermen — were treated like convicts. ‘That’s our fishing ground’ The Gulf of Mannar, an inlet of the Indian Ocean connecting India and …

17 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram held by Sri Lankan Navy
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

17 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram held by Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

Around 17 Indian fishermen on two boats from Rameswaram were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy near Katchatheevu in the early hours of Tuesday. Sources said, of the 383 boats which entered the sea on Monday, two boats and its 17 fishermen were held by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line. Eight fishermen — …

17 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram held by Sri Lankan Navy
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

17 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram held by Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

Around 17 Indian fishermen on two boats from Rameswaram were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy near Katchatheevu during the early hours of Tuesday. Sources said, of the 383 boats which entered the sea on Monday, two boats and its 17 fishermen were held by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line. Eight fishermen — …

Tamil Nadu CM writes to EAM Jaishankar for immediate release of 17 fishermen apprehended by Sri Lankan navy
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Sri Lankan Navy detains 17 Tamil Nadu fishermen for border crossing, seizes boats
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lankan Navy detains 17 Tamil Nadu fishermen for border crossing, seizes boats

India Today  

Seventeen fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on charges of crossing the international maritime border. The arrest of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, especially from districts like Pudukkottai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, and Ramanathapuram, has been a recurring issue for decades. Recently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had called on Union Minister of External …

DC Edit | India, Sri Lanka head to a win-win relationship
3 months ago

DC Edit | India, Sri Lanka head to a win-win relationship

Deccan Chronicle  

All the signs are pointing to the possibility of a major win for India’s foreign policy as the meeting between Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Narendra Modi went off swimmingly. The swivel away from China and a new direction in restoring old civilisational ties with India may have come not only because of the leadership change …

Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to raise fishermen arrests with Sri Lankan President
3 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to raise fishermen arrests with Sri Lankan President

India Today  

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has urged the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take up the issue of the arrest of "Indian fisherfolk" by Sri Lankan authorities during the visit of the island nation’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to India to secure their early release. Rahul Gandhi further requested the External Affairs Minister …

Fishermen issue become 'plague' for both countries, want to find solution: Sri Lankan President
3 months, 1 week ago

Fishermen issue become 'plague' for both countries, want to find solution: Sri Lankan President

India TV News  

Fishermen issue become 'plague' for both countries, want to find solution: Sri Lankan President "There are bottom trawling systems being adopted by the fishermen in that area and that needs to be put an end to because that will spell doom to this industry," said the Sri Lankan President. New Delhi: Sri Lankan visiting Prime Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake on …

Indian fishermen shooed away by Sri Lankan Navy, allege fishermen
3 months, 1 week ago

Indian fishermen shooed away by Sri Lankan Navy, allege fishermen

The Hindu  

As about 350 boats went into sea from Rameswaram after a long gap on Saturday, fishermen alleged they were shooed away by Sri Lankan Navy near Katchatheevu on the same evening. Condemning the event, Jesu Raja, a fishermen leader, said the boats did not even cross the 13 nautical miles fixed for Indian fishermen, but still, Sri Lankan Navy threatened …

Sri Lankan Navy Detains Eight Indian Fishermen, Seizes Two Boats
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lankan Navy Detains Eight Indian Fishermen, Seizes Two Boats

Deccan Chronicle  

The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended eight Indian fishermen and seized two fishing boats off the coast of Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu on Sunday. According to sources, the Sri Lankan Navy intercepted the boats early in the morning and towed them to the Jaffna port in northern Sri Lanka. This incident follows a series of similar apprehensions, with Indian fishermen often …

Tensions rise as Sri Lankan Navy arrests 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen, seizes 2 boats
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Sri Lanka Navy Arrest 14 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Navy Arrest 14 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: The Sri Lankan Navy has said it has arrested 14 more Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in the island nation's territorial waters and seized two fishing trawlers. On Monday, 18 Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Vettilaikerni area in the north. The fishermen issue is a contentious one in the ties between India and …

It’s bilateral, says Centre on Tamil Nadu fishermen’s issues with Sri Lankan authorities
3 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s bilateral, says Centre on Tamil Nadu fishermen’s issues with Sri Lankan authorities

The Hindu  

“Bilateral in nature “ - this is how the Union government views issues being faced by Tamil Nadu fishermen with Sri Lankan authorities. Answering a query by Mayiladuthurai’s Member of Parliament R. Sudha whether the government had planned to take up the fishermen’s problem with the International Court of Justice, the Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan …

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

Protest in Rameshwaram over fishermens’ arrest by Sri Lanka, Stalin writes to EAM
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4 months, 1 week 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, …

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