Sri Lankan Navy arrested eight Indian fishemen for IMBL violation
2 months ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrested eight Indian fishemen for IMBL violation

New Indian Express  

RAMANATHAPURAM: Sri Lankan Navy caught two mechanised boats consisting of 8 Indian fishermen hailing from Rameswaram for alleged violation of IMBL and fishing in Sri Lankan waters. Reportedly, the Sri Lankan Navy patrol unit chased off a cluster of Indian fishing boats that were fishing near the IMBL. As two boats had remained in Sri Lankan waters, the patrol unit caught the two fishing boats and arrested eight fishermen who were in the fishing boats in the late night hours. According to the Sri Lankan Navy official sources, the SL Navy Inshore Patrol Craft caught two fishing boats in the sea area north of Mannar.

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After a 10-day break, fishermen from Rameswaram, Mandapam venture into sea
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1 week, 1 day ago

After a 10-day break, fishermen from Rameswaram, Mandapam venture into sea

The Hindu  

After a long break of 10 days, fishermen from Rameswaram and Mandapam ventured into sea on Saturday. The 10-day-long break which followed the arrest of 32 Rameswaram fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy halted the regular activity of the fisherfolk community. Following announcement by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin for enhanced compensation and assurance to hold talks with the …

Sri Lanka Navy arrests 14 Indian fishermen
Top News
1 week, 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 …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 14 Indian fishermen for IMBL violation
1 week, 2 days ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 14 Indian fishermen for IMBL violation

New Indian Express  

RAMANATHAPURAM: Sri Lankan Navy arrested 14 Indian fishermen from Pamban for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line in the late night hours of Thursday. While they were near the IMBL, the Sri Lankan Navy patrol unit chased away a group of Indian fishing boats. It is important to note that Rameswaram fishermen had protested for five consecutive days until …

14 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Pamban arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; boat seized
Top News
1 week, 3 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
1 week, 3 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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1 week, 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 …

Why a 50-year-old pact with Sri Lanka is being blamed for arrests of Indians
1 week, 6 days ago

Why a 50-year-old pact with Sri Lanka is being blamed for arrests of Indians

India Today  

As the arrest of Indian fishermen by Sri Lanka takes a political turn, a 50-year-old agreement has made a comeback. A week after the arrest of 32 Indian fishermen and the seizure of their boats by the Sri Lankan Navy triggered an indefinite strike in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram, Governor RN Ravi blamed "an iniquitous agreement of 1974" for the distress …

Protesting fishermen submit petition to Tamil Nadu Governor; seek intervention for release of fishermen and seized boats
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2 weeks 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 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
2 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 …

Tamil Nadu Governor's 'constructive approach' advice to DMK on fishermen protest
2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Governor's 'constructive approach' advice to DMK on fishermen protest

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Sunday met with the fishermen holding protests against the Sri Lankan Navy after they arrested 32 of their colleagues and seized five of their boats on February 23. The solution can be derived only by the state and the central government together, and I’ll try for that", Governor Ravi said as he listened to …

Rameswaram fishermen begin indefinite hunger strike over arrests by Sri Lankan Navy
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Breaking News: 20 Fishermen Rescued After Boat Capsizes in Arabian Sea off Andhra Pradesh Coast
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Breaking News: 20 Fishermen Rescued After Boat Capsizes in Arabian Sea off Andhra Pradesh Coast

ABP News  

A significant incident has been reported from Andhra Pradesh, where a boat capsized in the Arabian Sea near Sri Kakulam district. Fishermen used tubes and other safety equipment to navigate from one boat to another, ensuring everyone was saved. Images of the rescue operation show how the fishermen bravely jumped into the water to save themselves, while others helped them …

Rameswaram fishermen to go on strike from February 28 as talks with govt. fail
2 weeks, 3 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
2 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
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Tamil Nadu fishermen go on indefinite strike after Sri Lankan Navy arrests 32
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu fishermen go on indefinite strike after Sri Lankan Navy arrests 32

India Today  

Fishermen in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, launched an indefinite strike on Monday following the arrest of 32 of their colleagues, and the seizure of five boats by the Sri Lankan Navy. On Saturday, 5,000 fishermen ventured out to sea in 450 boats when Sri Lankan Navy patrol vessels intercepted them, alleging that they had crossed the maritime boundary. In early February, …

32 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
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3 weeks 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 …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 10 Rameswaram fishermen, seizes three trawlers
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 10 Rameswaram fishermen, seizes three trawlers

The Hindu  

Ten fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu were arrested and three trawlers were seized by Sri Lankan Navy personnel on charges of poaching on Wednesday night. However, three trawlers were caught by the surveillance team of the Sri Lankan Navy past midnight, alleging the fishermen had crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line. The incident comes on the heels of the …

Sri Lankan Navy seizes three boats, arrests 10 Indian fishermen
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sri Lankan Navy seizes three boats, arrests 10 Indian fishermen

New Indian Express  

RAMANATHAPURAM: Sri Lankan Navy has caught 3 mechanised boats and arrested 10 Indian fishermen hailing from Rameswaram for alleged violation of IMBL in the wee hours of Thursday. As few fishermen have entered the SL water, the Sri Lankan Navy caught the three mechanised boats, which contained 10 Indian fishermen. According to the Sri Lankan Navy official sources, the SL …

Sri Lanka navy firing on fishers: Thousands go on indefinite strike in Karaikal
1 month ago

Sri Lanka navy firing on fishers: Thousands go on indefinite strike in Karaikal

New Indian Express  

KARAIKAL: Protesting the recent firing by the Sri Lankan Navy on Indian fishermen, thousands of fisherfolk in Karaikal launched an indefinite strike on Tuesday, demanding the immediate repatriation of the injured for better medical treatment. Around 250 mechanised and 400 motorised boats remained berthed at the fishing harbour, while 3,000 fishers refrained from venturing into the sea and another 2,000 …

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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 2 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, 2 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, …

Sri Lanka Navy chief says accidental firing injured Indian fishermen
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Navy chief says accidental firing injured Indian fishermen

The Hindu  

Two Indian fishermen who sustained serious injuries during the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen in the proximity of Delft Island were injured by accidental firing during their arrest by the Sri Lankan Navy, the island's top naval official said on Wednesday. Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, said that according to initial investigations, the two …

India lodges strong protest after 5 fishermen injured in firing by Lankan Navy
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1 month, 2 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 …

Sri Lankan Navy fires at Indian boat, two fishermen injured
1 month, 2 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 …

India summons Sri Lankan envoy to strongly protest firing by island’s navy that left 5 fishermen injured
1 month, 2 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 …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 13 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu and Karaikal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 13 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu and Karaikal

The Hindu  

A group of 13 fishermen from Tamil Nadu and Karaikal on board a Karaikal fishing boat were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Monday night on charges of trespassing and fishing in the island nation’s waters. They were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy mid-sea at around 9.30 p.m. on Monday. Sources in the Fisheries Department in Karaikal said …

Rameswaram fishermen strike work
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rameswaram fishermen strike work

The Hindu  

The Centre should immediately intervene with its counterparts in Sri Lanka and get the arrested fishermen released from the prisons and the trawlers impounded by the authorities. On January 25, when the Fisheries department here had issued 439 tokens, three trawlers were impounded and 34 fishers were arrested on charges of poaching by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel. In another …

34 fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy, 3 trawlers impounded
1 month, 2 weeks ago

34 fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy, 3 trawlers impounded

The Hindu  

In a fresh incident of poaching charge, the Sri Lankan Navy personnel arrested 34 fishermen from Rameswaram and impounded three trawlers on Saturday night. Preliminary inquiries indicated that when they were engaged in fishing between Dhanushkodi and Mannar, the Sri Lankan Navy, under surveillance, secured the fishermen in the north of Mannar. According to a statement from the Sri Lanka …

34 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin flags matter with Centre
1 month, 2 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
Trending News
2 months 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
Top News
2 months 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 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 …

Nine fishermen drift into Sri Lankan waters, rescued and brought back to Nagapattinam
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 2 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 …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges Jaishankar to ensure release of 17 fishermen held by Sri Lankan navy
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2 months, 2 weeks 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
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2 months, 2 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 — …

17 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram held by Sri Lankan Navy
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2 months, 2 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 — …

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

'Sri Lankan' pirates assault six TN fishermen at sea off Nagapattinam
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2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 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 …

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

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