Five more Sri Lankan Tamils arrive in Rameswaram
2 years, 8 months ago

Five more Sri Lankan Tamils arrive in Rameswaram

The Hindu  

Five more Sri Lankan Tamils, including two women and an infant, arrived Serankottai of Rameswaram Island in early hours of Monday, May 2, 2022. Already 75 Sri Lankan Tamils have illegally reached Tamil Nadu ever-since economic crisis broke out in island nation. Sri Lankan boat detained Meanwhile, a Sri Lankan fishing boat with six crew members was detained by an Indian Coast Guard Ship on the Indian side of the International Maritime Boundary Line on Monday. The ICGS Ameya found the Sri Lankan boat Takeshi to have indulged in illegal fishing in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone.

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Nine fishermen drift into Sri Lankan waters, rescued and brought back to Nagapattinam
3 days, 21 hours ago

Nine fishermen drift into Sri Lankan waters, rescued and brought back to Nagapattinam

The Hindu  

Nine fishermen, who had drifted into Sri Lankan waters after their fishing boat’s engine failed, were rescued and returned to Akkaraipettai fishing harbour in Nagapattinam early on Tuesday. On December 29, around 5 a.m., a fishing boat owned by Selvamani, 43, of Nagore Pattinacherry set out from the Akkaraipettai fishing harbour with Palanivel,45, Panneerselvam, 50, both from Vanavan Mahadevi in …

‘Treat us like humans’: Fishing wars trap Indians in Sri Lankan waters
1 week, 3 days 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 …

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

17 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram held by Sri Lankan Navy
Trending News
2 weeks, 4 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
Trending News
2 weeks, 4 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, 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 …

'Sri Lankan' pirates assault six TN fishermen at sea off Nagapattinam
Trending News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Sri Lankan' pirates assault six TN fishermen at sea off Nagapattinam

New Indian Express  

NAGAPATTINAM: Six fishermen from Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts were allegedly assaulted and robbed at sea by assailants said to be from Sri Lanka on Friday night. Sources said fishermen C Kumar, K Jegan and N Lakshmanan -- all from Mayiladuthurai camping in Nagapattinam's Kodiyakarai for the past two months -- on Friday afternoon ventured into sea in a motorised boat. …

Sri Lanka rescues 102 people believed to be Rohingya refugees from adrift fishing trawler
3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka rescues 102 people believed to be Rohingya refugees from adrift fishing trawler

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sri Lanka’s navy says it …

Sri Lanka Navy rescues over 100 Rohingya adrift in the Indian Ocean
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sri Lanka Navy rescues over 100 Rohingya adrift in the Indian Ocean

Al Jazeera  

The 102 refugees, including 25 children, were taken to Sri Lanka’s eastern port of Trincomalee. More than 100 Rohingya refugees from war-torn Myanmar have been rescued while adrift on a fishing trawler off the Indian Ocean island nation by Sri Lanka’s navy, bringing them safely to port. The 102 people, including 25 children, were taken to Sri Lanka’s eastern port …

Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to raise fishermen arrests with Sri Lankan President
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Indian fishermen shooed away by Sri Lankan Navy, allege fishermen
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers with 78 onboard seized for illegal fishing by Indian Coast Guard
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers with 78 onboard seized for illegal fishing by Indian Coast Guard

The Hindu  

In a significant operation, the Indian Coast Guard on December 9 had apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers along with 78 fisherfolk onboard. “The ICG Ship Amogh, while on patrol along the International Maritime Boundary Line, identified suspicious activity within the Indian Maritime Zone,” ICG sources said. “The ICG ship intercepted two Bangladesh fishing trawlers engaged in unauthorised fishing activities within …

Two Bangladeshi boats with 78 fishermen seized by Indian Coast Guard
1 month 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 …

Indian Coast Guard seizes 2 Bangladeshi ships engaged in unauthorised fishing
1 month 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 …

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 …

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 …

SL navy arrests 18 Puducherry, Tamil Nadu fishers for ‘poaching’
1 month, 1 week ago

SL navy arrests 18 Puducherry, Tamil Nadu fishers for ‘poaching’

New Indian Express  

KARAIKAL: A total of 18 fishermen from Puducherry and Tamil Nadu who ventured into sea from Karaikal in a mechanised boat on Sunday night were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy early on Tuesday for alleged poaching. According to sources, the group of 18 fishermen, after staying put at shore for nearly two weeks owing to restrictions enforced by the …

12 fishermen released by Sri Lankan government arrive in Thoothukudi
1 month, 1 week ago

12 fishermen released by Sri Lankan government arrive in Thoothukudi

The Hindu  

Twelve fishermen from Tharuvaikulam, who were released by the Sri Lankan government, arrived in Thoothukudi in the early hours of Saturday. The Sri Lankan navy arrested a total of 22 fishermen hailing from Tharuvaikulam in Thoothukudi district on August 5 on charges of allegedly crossing the Maritime boundary. The Sri Lankan authorities also seized the boats and detained all 22 …

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 …

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

12 Tamil fishermen arrested by Lankan navy for crossing maritime border
1 month, 4 weeks ago

12 Tamil fishermen arrested by Lankan navy for crossing maritime border

India Today  

Twelve fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy for crossing the international maritime border. This is the second such incident within a week, where Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy. With the increasing number of arrests by the Sri Lankan navy, Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin has urged Foreign Minister S Jaishankar to intervene …

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

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 …

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 …

9 Sri Lankan refugees who fled Tamil Nadu camp caught near maritime border
2 months ago

9 Sri Lankan refugees who fled Tamil Nadu camp caught near maritime border

India Today  

Nine Sri Lankan refugees who had escaped from the Mandapam refugee camp in Tamil Nadu were caught near Neduntheevu Island by the Sri Lankan Navy on Saturday evening, officials said. Three refugees, identified as Niroshan, Sudha, Gnanajothi, along with three children and three other women from Sri Lanka’s Trincomalee, Mannar, and Mullaitivu, had initially arrived at India's Dhanushkodi coast by …

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 …

CM Stalin says penalty adds woes to three Tamil Nadu fishers busted in Sri Lanka
4 months ago

CM Stalin says penalty adds woes to three Tamil Nadu fishers busted in Sri Lanka

New Indian Express  

RAMANATHAPURAM: Three Rameswaram fishermen were sentenced to six months imprisonment and imposed a fine of SLR 50,000 each by a Sri Lankan court on Thursday for allegedly violating the International Maritime Boundary Line for the second time. This comes on the day Chief Minister MK Stalin sent a letter to Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urging him to ensure …

'On their way home!': Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy repatriated
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Sri Lankan court slaps Rs 1 crore penalty on 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen for trespassing IMBL
4 months, 1 week ago

Sri Lankan court slaps Rs 1 crore penalty on 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen for trespassing IMBL

New Indian Express  

THOOTHUKUDI: A Sri Lankan court on Tuesday imposed a penalty of 3.5 crore LKR on 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen who were arrested by the Lankan Navy on August 5 on the charges of trespassing and illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters. According to sources, the Lankan Navy arrested 22 fishermen, who set sail for fishing on two vessels from Tharuvaikulam …

Four Tamil Nadu fishermen robbed mid-sea by suspected Sri Lankan nationals
4 months, 1 week ago

Four Tamil Nadu fishermen robbed mid-sea by suspected Sri Lankan nationals

The Hindu  

Four fishermen from Tamil Nadu were robbed of their fishing gear and other equipment by a group of suspected Sri Lankan nationals while they were fishing mid-sea. The incident occurred on August 24, 2024, after the fishermen – Kumar, 50, from Kuttiyandiyur, Tharangambadi; Kandhan, 51, from Ariyanattu Street, Nagapattinam; David, 43, from Kovalam, Kanniyakumari; and Sandakrush, 51, from Koothankuzhi – …

Four Nagapattinam fishermen robbed of their belongings mid-sea
4 months, 1 week ago

Four Nagapattinam fishermen robbed of their belongings mid-sea

The Hindu  

A group of seven persons, suspected to be Sri Lankan nationals, allegedly stole fishing gear and other gadgets from four fishermen from Nagapattinam district in Tamil Nadu as they were fishing mid-sea on the night of Wednesday. The others on the boat were N. Chandran, 61, V. Arumugam, 47, and V. Madurai Veeran, 35, said Coastal Security Group sources. The …

Two Indian fishermen from Rameswaram missing; 2 others rescued by Sri Lankan Navy near Katchatheevu
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Two Indian fishermen from Rameswaram missing; 2 others rescued by Sri Lankan Navy near Katchatheevu

The Hindu  

An unregistered mechanised boat, which had four fishermen on board from Rameswaram, capsized near Katchatheevu islet, while they were engaged in fishing in the mid-sea in the wee hours of Tuesday. When a fisherman swam to the shore, the Sri Lankan Navy personnel, who were on foot-patrolling, carried out a search operation saving another fisherman. According to information reaching Rameswaram, …

Eight fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; one boat impounded
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

Fishermen conduct massive protest in Rameswaram against frequent arrests by Sri Lankan Navy
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Fishermen conduct massive protest in Rameswaram against frequent arrests by Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

A massive protest was held by fishermen from Ramanathapuram and neighbour districts, on Friday, condemning the Centre for not checking the arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy. Addressing the media, president of All Mechanised Boats Fishermen Welfare Association, S. P. Jesuraja, said that over 80 fishermen from Tamil Nadu were languishing in Sri Lankan prison. Stating that …

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 …

25 T.N. fishermen from Ramanathapuram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
6 months, 1 week ago

25 T.N. fishermen from Ramanathapuram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

Twenty five fishermen from Ramanathapuram district were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy while they were fishing in four country boats near Neduntheevu, early on Monday, July 1, 2024. Sri Lankan Navy personnel, who were on patrol, nabbed the four boats and arrested the fishermen on charges of poaching and took them to Kankesanthurai. He alleged that the Sri Lankan …

TN fishers urge release of arrested colleagues, claim Lankan sailor's death was accidental
6 months, 2 weeks ago

TN fishers urge release of arrested colleagues, claim Lankan sailor's death was accidental

New Indian Express  

NAGAPATTINAM: Even as the ten Indian fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday for alleged poaching face additional charges of causing the death of a naval sailor who was part of the team that seized their trawler, the fisher community in Tamil Nadu seek their repatriation saying that the death could have been accidental. In the early hours …

10 arrested Indian fishermen to be charged for death of Navy sailor in Sri Lanka
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Lankan Navy personnel dies while trying to seize TN boat
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lankan Navy personnel dies while trying to seize TN boat

New Indian Express  

NAGAPATTINAM: A Sri Lankan Navy personnel allegedly died after he suffered critical injuries while attempting to seize an Indian trawler that was fishing near Neduntheevu on Tuesday. A Sri Lankan Navy statement said the Indian fishers had crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line and were fishing illegally in Sri Lankan waters. According to the Sri Lankan Navy’s official statement, a …

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 …

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 …

22 T.N. fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
6 months, 2 weeks ago

22 T.N. fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

In a fresh incident, the Sri Lankan Navy on Saturday arrested 22 Tamil Nadu fishermen on charges of poaching at Delft Island. Within two days, three fishermen from the coastal district died after a mechanised boat developed snag. Fishermen associations have also appealed to the Tamil Nadu government to take up the issue with the Union government, and secure the …

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 …

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 …

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