India, Bangladesh announce reciprocal release of fishermen in each other's custody
5 days, 23 hours ago

India, Bangladesh announce reciprocal release of fishermen in each other's custody

The Hindu  

India and Bangladesh on Thursday announced that they will kickstart a process of reciprocal repatriation of fishermen in each other's custody, a move that came amid strain in their bilateral ties. Shortly after Bangladesh said it will hand over 95 Indian fishermen to Indian authorities on January 5, 2025, India said it will release 90 Bangladeshi fishermen on the same day. "Earlier today, 95 Indian fishermen were handed over by Bangladesh authorities to the Bangladesh Coast Guard for handing over to the Indian Coast Guard on January 5," it said in a statement. On the fishermen issue, the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry said the reciprocal repatriation of 95 Indian fishermen detained in Bangladesh and 90 Bangladeshi fishermen in India has begun on Thursday "Bangladesh Coast Guard has initiated the process of handing over 95 Indian fishermen/crew members to the Indian Coast Guard and receiving 90 Bangladeshi fishermen/crew members," it said in a statement. "Furthermore, two Bangladeshi fishing vessels detained in India and six Indian fishing boats detained in Bangladesh will also be exchanged between the two Coast Guards," it added.

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Didi: Indian Fishermen were Tourtured in Bangladesh
2 days, 12 hours ago

Didi: Indian Fishermen were Tourtured in Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee alleged on Monday that 95 Indian fishermen, repatriated from Bangladesh, were tortured during their captivity in the neighbouring country. They crossed the international boundary and entered Bangladesh territorial waters.” The CM also pointed out, “We have managed to bring back 95 fishermen. We were in regular touch with the authorities.” She said, “We …

Indian fishermen were tied up, beaten in Bangladesh jail: Mamata Banerjee
Trending News
2 days, 17 hours ago

Indian fishermen were tied up, beaten in Bangladesh jail: Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Some of the West Bengal fishermen who were arrested and put in jail in Bangladesh in 2024 for straying into the neighbouring country’s territorial waters were tied and beaten up in the prisons there, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee consoles a fisherman's wife whose husband had jumped in the water …

Indian fishermen were beaten up in Bangladesh jail, alleges Mamata Banerjee after felicitating them
3 days, 7 hours ago

Indian fishermen were beaten up in Bangladesh jail, alleges Mamata Banerjee after felicitating them

India TV News  

On Monday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Bangladesh government of having beaten some of the 95 fishermen recently released from detention. A total of 95 Indian fishermen and crew members on board six fishing boats were detained by the Bangladesh government after they "mistakenly" went inside the waters of the neighbouring country in October and November last …

Bangladesh cancels judges training programme in India, cites 'Supreme Court directive'
4 days, 7 hours ago

Bangladesh cancels judges training programme in India, cites 'Supreme Court directive'

India TV News  

A day after the state-run Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha reported that 50 lower judiciary judges would undergo a one-day training programme in India, the interim government in Bangladesh on Sunday Sunday cancelled it, scrapping the previous notification. The trainee judges selected under the programme were district and sessions judge or its equivalent officers, additional district and sessions judge, joint district judge, …

Mamata Banerjee to felicitate 95 fishermen released by Bangladesh in Sagar Island on Monday
4 days, 7 hours ago

Mamata Banerjee to felicitate 95 fishermen released by Bangladesh in Sagar Island on Monday

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will felicitate 95 fishermen from the state who were recently released from prison in Bangladesh, an official said. She will felicitate fishermen on Monday while she will be visiting Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district to oversee the preparedness for the annual Gangasagar Mela. An official said, "The chief minister will felicitate the …

Top news of the day: January 3, 2025
5 days, 17 hours ago

Top news of the day: January 3, 2025

The Hindu  

Creation of new counties in border region won’t legitimise China’s illegal occupation: India India on Friday said it protested China’s creation of two new countries in Hotan prefecture, stating that the creation of new counties would not affect India’s sovereignty or legitimise China’s illegal occupation.“We have seen the announcement pertaining to the establishment of two new counties in Hotan Prefecture …

India, Bangladesh announce release of fishermen in each other's custody
6 days, 7 hours ago

India, Bangladesh announce release of fishermen in each other's custody

India Today  

India and Bangladesh on Thursday announced that they have agreed to release the fishermen in each other's custody after they crossed the border, a move that came amid strain in their bilateral ties. According to the agreement, Bangladesh will hand over 95 Indian fishermen to Indian authorities on January 5, while India will release 90 Bangladeshi fishermen on the same …

India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuke installations and civilian prisoners
1 week ago

India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuke installations and civilian prisoners

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged lists of prisoners in each other’s custody, with New Delhi asking Islamabad to expedite the release of 183 Indian nationals who have completed their prison terms and seeking immediate consular access to 18 more prisoners. Pakistan was asked to “expedite the release and repatriation” of 183 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners who …

India and Pakistan exchange prisoner lists, New Delhi seeks consular access for 18 citizens
1 week, 1 day ago

India and Pakistan exchange prisoner lists, New Delhi seeks consular access for 18 citizens

India TV News  

Besides, India and Pakistan exchanged, through diplomatic channels, simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other’s custody. The Indian government has called for early release and repatriation of civilian prisoners, fishermen along with their boats, and missing Indian defence personnel from Pakistan's custody. In addition, Pakistan has been asked to provide immediate …

12 Bangladeshi fishermen released from Bengal jail
2 weeks, 1 day ago

12 Bangladeshi fishermen released from Bengal jail

Hindustan Times  

Twelve Bangladeshi fishermen, who had been lodged in a correctional home in West Bengal since mid-September, were released on Tuesday. “Twelve Bangladeshi fishermen, who were lodged in the Diamond Harbour sub-correctional home, were released on the orders of the Kakdwip court. We would hope that the Indian fishermen, who are lodged in Bangladesh prisons, are also released and allowed to …

17 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram held by Sri Lankan Navy
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2 weeks, 2 days 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 weeks, 2 days 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 weeks, 2 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 …

Efforts underway for release of 14 fishermen from Pakistan
3 weeks, 6 days 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
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Two Bangladeshi boats with 78 fishermen seized by Indian Coast Guard
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Two Bangladeshi boats with 78 fishermen seized by Indian Coast Guard

Live Mint  

Indian authorities apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers on Tuesday with 78 people on board. “In a swift operation, the India Coast Guard apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers along with 78 crew for unauthorised fishing in Indian waters. The ICG also rescued 12 crew members of the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir from the North Arabian Sea on December 4 …

Bangladeshi trawlers caught for unauthorized fishing within Indian waters
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Bangladeshi trawlers caught for unauthorized fishing within Indian waters

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Coast Guard on Monday caught the Bangladeshi fishing trawlers for carrying out unauthorised fishing in Indian Waters. Calling the operation as "a significant operation aimed at safeguarding maritime security," Indian Coast Guard said, it, "apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers along with 78 fishermen engaged in fishing within Indian waters." Elaborating on the operation the force said …

Indian Coast Guard arrests 78 Bangladeshi fishermen, seizes two trawlers for fishing illegally
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Indian Coast Guard arrests 78 Bangladeshi fishermen, seizes two trawlers for fishing illegally

India TV News  

In a significant operation aimed at safeguarding maritime security, the Indian Coast Guard on Monday arrested 78 fishermen and seized two trawlers for fishing illegally within Indian waters. The Indian Coast Guard Ship, whilst on patrol along IMBL identified suspicious activity within Indian Maritime Zone. The operation underscores the ICG’s efforts in maintaining Maritime Safety, sharp vigilance and swift response …

Indian Coast Guard seizes 2 Bangladeshi ships engaged in unauthorised fishing
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Indian Coast Guard seizes 2 Bangladeshi ships engaged in unauthorised fishing

India Today  

The Indian Coast Guard on December 9 intercepted two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers and detained 78 fishermen engaged in unauthorized fishing within Indian waters. The operation unfolded during a routine patrol along the International Maritime Boundary Line. The ICG ship identified suspicious activity in the Indian Maritime Zone and promptly intercepted two trawlers, identified as FV Laila-2 and FV Meghna-5, both …

Sri Lankan Navy Detains Eight Indian Fishermen, Seizes Two Boats
1 month 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 …

Sri Lanka Navy Arrest 14 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching
1 month 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 …

139 Gujarati fishermen in Pakistani jails, government tells Parliament
1 month, 1 week ago

139 Gujarati fishermen in Pakistani jails, government tells Parliament

India Today  

The Indian government today revealed in Parliament that as of July 1, 2024, 211 Indian fishermen are languishing in Pakistani jails, with 139 of them hailing from Gujarat. Gohil highlighted that during the UPA government, postal correspondence allowed families to receive updates about the fishermen's well-being, but the practice has since ceased as Pakistan stopped facilitating such communication. The Gujarat …

Deep-Sea Fishermen of Kerala and Tamil Nadu: Life, Risk and Survival in the Arabian Sea
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Deep-Sea Fishermen of Kerala and Tamil Nadu: Life, Risk and Survival in the Arabian Sea

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 10, 2024 21:53 IST - 3 MINS READ Fisherfolk from the coasts of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala live their lives partly on land and partly on sea. As the boats pursue shoals of migrating fish, sometimes they inadvertently drift across international maritime borders. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, between 2020 and …

'On their way home!': Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy repatriated
4 months ago

'On their way home!': Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy repatriated

India TV News  

Colombo: Seven Indian fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly poaching in the island nation's waters were repatriated on Wednesday, the Indian mission here said. The fishermen issue is a contentious topic in the bilateral ties, with Lankan Navy personnel even firing at Indian fishermen in the Palk Strait and seizing their boats in several alleged incidents of …

Eight fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; one boat impounded
4 months, 1 week ago

Eight fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; one boat impounded

The Hindu  

Eight fishermen from Rameswaram and Thangachimadam in Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on poaching charges in the early hours of Tuesday. The arrested persons were reportedly fishing between Dhanushkodi and Talaimannar waters when the Sri Lankan Navy personnel captured them and took them to Mannar district in the country under judicial custody. The Tamil Nadu Fisheries …

Odisha police sound alert along coast due to unrest in Bangladesh
5 months ago

Odisha police sound alert along coast due to unrest in Bangladesh

The Hindu  

The Odisha Police have issued a general alert along the coast directing ground staff to remain vigilant for any potential infiltration through sea routes due to the unrest in Bangladesh. According to a top police official, the ground staff have been asked to immediately report any suspicious activities along the coast. Siddharth Kataria, Kendrapara Superintendent of Police, said, “As part …

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

10 arrested Indian fishermen to be charged for death of Navy sailor in Sri Lanka
6 months, 1 week ago

10 arrested Indian fishermen to be charged for death of Navy sailor in Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

Ten Indian fishermen, arrested for allegedly engaged in illegal fishing in the Sri Lankan waters on Monday, will be charged with the death of a Navy sailor, who was killed in an operation to seize their trawler, authorities here said. The 10 Indian fishermen, arrested for allegedly engaged in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters will be charged with the …

Sri Lanka Navy arrests four Indian fishermen and seizes trawler for poaching
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Navy arrests four Indian fishermen and seizes trawler for poaching

Hindustan Times  

Four Indian fishermen were arrested and their trawler seized early on Tuesday by the Sri Lanka Navy for allegedly poaching in the island nation’s waters, taking the total number of such arrests to more than 180 this year. Representative Image: Sri Lanka Navy arrests four Indian fishermen and seizes trawler for poaching “In the latest incident of alleged poaching by …

14 Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Coast Guard at Nagapattinam
7 months, 3 weeks ago

14 Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Coast Guard at Nagapattinam

The Hindu  

The Indian Coast Guard has arrested 14 Sri Lankan fishermen along with five boats for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and for fishing sea cucumber on Thursday, May 16, 2024, Sources from the Indian Coast Guard said, ICGS Rani Durgavati apprehended five Sri Lankan fishing boats with 14 Sri Lankan crew at 13 nautical mile South East of Point …

Sri Lanka top court hears rights petition against Indian fishermen
8 months ago

Sri Lanka top court hears rights petition against Indian fishermen

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court in Colombo yesterday had moved that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs be made a respondent in the fundamental rights petition filed against illegal bottom trawling carried out by the south Indian fishermen in the Sri Lanka waters in the north and northeastern seas. Sri Lankan fishermen have asked authorities to prevent Indian fishermen from engaging in illegal …

Indian Coast Guard rescues 27 stranded Bangladeshi fishermen
9 months ago

Indian Coast Guard rescues 27 stranded Bangladeshi fishermen

The Hindu  

The Coast Guard on April 4 rescued 27 Bangladeshi fishermen, who were stranded on their fishing boat in Indian waters at sea. ICGS Amogh handed over the 27 Bangladeshi fishermen along with their boat to CGS Kamaruzzaman of the Bangladesh Coast Guard. At about 11.30 a.m. on April 4, Indian Coast Guard Ship Amogh, during a patrol at the Indo-Bangladesh …

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, …

Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 23 fishermen from Rameswaram
11 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 23 fishermen from Rameswaram

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu news: A total of 23 Indian fishermen and two boats were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy from Rameswaram, officials said today. "Sri Lankan Navy arrived there and apprehended two boats and 23 fishermen from Rameswaram fishing boats and took them to Myalati Naval Camp, Jaffna for investigation," they said. Last month, the Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 18 …

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

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 …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 22 more Indian fishers
1 year, 1 month ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 22 more Indian fishers

New Indian Express  

RAMANATHAPURAM: The Sri Lankan Navy has apprehended 22 Indian fishermen, who were aboard two country boats, hailing from Pamban area in Ramanathapuram, for allegedly violating the IMBL. While the boats were engaged in fishing near the IMBL, the Sri Lankan navy chased away a cluster of Indian boats. It is alleged that two of the boats continued fishing in the …

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 …

Eighty fishermen released from Pakistan jail arrive in Gujarat, reunited with kin for Diwali
1 year, 1 month ago

Eighty fishermen released from Pakistan jail arrive in Gujarat, reunited with kin for Diwali

The Hindu  

Eighty fishermen released from a jail in Karachi in Pakistan reached Vadodara in Gujarat by train on Sunday, from where they were taken to Veraval in the state's Gir Somnath district by bus to be reunited with their families for Diwali, an official said. The fishermen were released by Pakistani authorities on Thursday and were handed over to a team …

80 Indian fishermen released from a jail in Pakistan
1 year, 1 month ago

80 Indian fishermen released from a jail in Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan government on Thursday released 80 Indian fishermen from the Malir jail here. 80 Indian fishermen, who were released by Pakistan, entered India via the Attari-Wagah border, on Friday. The Indian fishermen were released under the ongoing drive of the Pakistani government to expel illegal foreign immigrants and nationals from the country. A senior jail official said the Indian …

Eighty fishermen released by Pakistan to be brought to Gujarat today
1 year, 1 month ago

Eighty fishermen released by Pakistan to be brought to Gujarat today

India TV News  

Eighty fishermen from different parts of Gujarat were released from a jail in Karachi in Pakistan on Thursday and a state government team has reached Punjab to receive them, a senior official said. They will be handed over to the state fisheries department team at the Attari-Wagah border on Friday afternoon, Gujarat Commissioner of Fisheries Nitin Sangwan said. Watch: Fishermen …

Sri Lanka releases 15 Indian fishermen after Lankan President Wickremesinghe's visit to India
1 year, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka releases 15 Indian fishermen after Lankan President Wickremesinghe's visit to India

India TV News  

As many as 15 Tamil Nadu fishermen released by Sri Lanka arrived here on Thursday from Colombo, officials said. The release of the fishermen comes days after Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe's official visit to India. Earlier on July 7, Indian Coast Guard ship, 'Abheek' which is based at Okha Port in Devbhumi Dwarka district, rescued five fishermen from a …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests nine fishermen from Tamil Nadu, seizes 2 boats
1 year, 5 months ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrests nine fishermen from Tamil Nadu, seizes 2 boats

The Hindu  

Nine fishermen from Mandapam, in Ramanathapuram district, who had ventured into the sea on Monday, July 24, 2023, were arrested by Sri Lankan Navy personnel on charges of poaching in the early hours of Tuesday. However, the Sri Lankan Navy detained the fishermen on charges of poaching in Sri Lankan waters and took them to the Kankesanthurai Port. It may …

India asks Pakistan to release Indian prisoners in its custody
1 year, 6 months ago

India asks Pakistan to release Indian prisoners in its custody

The Hindu  

India on July 1 called on Pakistan to expedite the release and repatriation of 254 Indian fishermen and four civilian prisoners who have completed their jail term. The MEA said Pakistan was asked for early release and repatriation of civilian prisoners, missing Indian defence personnel, and fishermen along with their boats. "The government has called for early release and repatriation …

Pakistan to release 200 Indian fishermen and three civilian prisoners: Foreign Minister Bhutto Zardari
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan to release 200 Indian fishermen and three civilian prisoners: Foreign Minister Bhutto Zardari

The Hindu  

Pakistan will release 200 Indian fishermen and three civilian prisoners on June 1 as a humanitarian gesture, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has announced. "Today, Pakistan is releasing 200 Indian fishermen and 3 civilian prisoners. Earlier, 198 Indian fishermen were repatriated on 12 May 2023," Mr. Bhutto Zardari said in a tweet. Today, Pakistan is releasing 200 Indian fishermen and …

184 fishermen reach Gujarat after release from Pakistani jail
1 year, 7 months ago

184 fishermen reach Gujarat after release from Pakistani jail

The Hindu  

A total of 184 fishermen from Gujarat, who were released by Pakistani authorities last week, reached Vadodara on Monday morning by a train from Punjab, the state government said. These fishermen were caught by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency nearly four years ago from the International Maritime Boundary Line near Gujarat coast in the Arabian Sea, claiming they had crossed the …

198 Indian fishermen released from Pakistani jail
1 year, 7 months ago

198 Indian fishermen released from Pakistani jail

The Hindu  

Pakistani authorities have released 198 Indian fishermen, who were languishing at a jail here after being arrested for allegedly fishing illegally in the country’s waters, and handed them over to India at the Wagah border. Malir Jail superintendent Nazir Tunio said that they had released the first batch of Indian fishermen prisoners and two more batches would be released in …

Pakistan Frees 198 Indian Fishermen From Jail, To Release 300 More
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan Frees 198 Indian Fishermen From Jail, To Release 300 More

News 18  

Pakistani authorities have released 198 Indian fishermen, who were languishing at a jail here after being arrested for allegedly fishing illegally in the country’s waters, and handed them over to India at the Wagah border. Malir Jail superintendent Nazir Tunio said that they had released the first batch of Indian fishermen prisoners and two more batches would be released in …

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