Stalin urges Union govt. to secure release of Tamil fishermen from Lankan custody
6 months, 1 week ago

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

The Hindu  

A day after four Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Flagging the frequent arrests by the Sri Lankan Navy, Mr. Stalin, who is in the U.S. on an official visit, said it was a matter of great concern that profoundly affected the livelihoods of fishermen from Tamil Nadu. “The frequent arrests of our fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy while fishing in traditional waters have become an alarming issue and are continuing unabated,” Mr. Stalin contended and referred to the September 4 incident in which four fishermen from Pudukkottai and their boat was taken into custody by the Lankan Navy. “However, the seizure of boats and frequent arrests of fishermen has resulted in immense hardship and distress for coastal communities.” Citing a report that a Sri Lankan Court had on September 3 imposed a fine of ₹1.5 crore on 12 fishermen who were taken into custody on July 21, 2024 while fishing in a boat, he said: “This huge penalty will push the already distressed families of fishermen to extreme hardship and deprivation.” Mr. Stalin further requested the Union Minister to urgently take up this issue with the Sri Lankan authorities to ensure the repatriation of Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan custody and their boats and also to seek a waiver of the penalty imposed on humanitarian grounds.

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Sri Lanka Navy arrests 14 Indian fishermen
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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 …

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 …

Fishermen call off strike, thank CM for enhancing aid for owners of boats seized by Sri Lankan Navy
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1 week, 5 days ago

Fishermen call off strike, thank CM for enhancing aid for owners of boats seized by Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

Fishermen of Rameswaram on Tuesday ended their eight-day long strike, a day after Chief Minister M K Stalin hiked the financial aid to fishermen whose boats were impounded in Sri Lanka and assistance for families of fishermen languishing in the island nation’s jail. Announcing the decision to media persons, fishermen leader and convenor V P Jesu Raja said the decision …

CM Stalin hikes aid for owners of boats seized by Sri Lankan Navy
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1 week, 6 days ago

CM Stalin hikes aid for owners of boats seized by Sri Lankan Navy

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Hours after interacting with the representatives of the fishermen community in Nagapattinam district on Monday, Chief Minister MK Stalin hiked the relief assistance being given for the mechanised fishing boats seized by the Sri Lankan Navy from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh. Besides, the CM announced that a delegation of MPs and representatives of fishermen associations from …

Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister meets protesting fishermen at Rameswaram
1 week, 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister meets protesting fishermen at Rameswaram

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Minister for Fisheries Anitha R. Radhakrishnan on Monday met fishermen protesting at Thangachimadam. The Minister assured the fishermen, whose protest had entered the fourth day, of necessary action by the State government on the issue. By providing suitable compensation and assistance to the members of the fishing community, the State government, through the Fisheries Department, was providing all …

Tamil Nadu fishermen protest Sri Lankan Navy arrests, Stalin seeks Modi's help
2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu fishermen protest Sri Lankan Navy arrests, Stalin seeks Modi's help

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention following continuous protests by Rameswaram fishermen over the arrest of 32 Indian fishermen and the seizure of five boats by the Sri Lankan Navy last month, on February 23, 2025. They claimed that the Sri Lankan Navy rammed into their boats, destroyed their nets, stole their catch, imposed …

Fishermen to meet MEA Jaishankar between March 10 and 15
2 weeks 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 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 …

Tamil Nadu Governor's 'constructive approach' advice to DMK on fishermen protest
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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 …

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 …

CM Wants Permanent Solution in Fishermen Issue
3 weeks, 3 days ago

CM Wants Permanent Solution in Fishermen Issue

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin urged the Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to convene the Joint Working Group meeting to find a permanent diplomatic solution to the problem of fishermen from Tamil Nadu being regularly arrested by the Sri Lankan authorities who also seize their boats and fishing gear. In a letter to Jaishankar on Thursday, Stalin said: …

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 …

MPs of DMK, allies stage protest in Parliament premises over fishermen issue
1 month, 1 week ago

MPs of DMK, allies stage protest in Parliament premises over fishermen issue

The Hindu  

Members of Parliament belonging to the DMK and its alliance partners from Tamil Nadu on Friday staged a demonstration in the Parliament premises condemning the recurring incidents of mid-sea arrests of fishermen from Tamil Nadu coast by the Sri Lankan Navy and urging the Union government to find permanent solution for the issue. In a social media post, DMK Parliamentary …

Stalin requests Union Minister to secure release of fishermen from Lankan custody
1 month, 1 week ago

Stalin requests Union Minister to secure release of fishermen from Lankan custody

The Hindu  

As 10 fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday wrote to Union Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar requesting to take immediate diplomatic efforts to stop the arrests of Indian fishermen and to secure the release of all the arrested fishermen and their fishing boats from the Sri Lankan authorities. …

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, …

Shooting of Tamil fishermen sparks protest
1 month, 2 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 …

Annamalai writes to Jaishankar over arrest of fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Annamalai writes to Jaishankar over arrest of fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai on Tuesday wrote to Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar seeking his intervention in the issue of the arrest of fishermen from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by the Sri Lankan Navy. In his letter, Mr. Annamalai said 13 fishermen from Karaikal in Puducherry, and Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu, were arrested and their …

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 …

Puducherry CM Rangasamy writes to External Affairs Minister over arrest of fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Puducherry CM Rangasamy writes to External Affairs Minister over arrest of fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy has written to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, urging his intervention in securing the release of 13 Tamil fishermen, including six from the Union Territory’s Karaikal region, who were taken into custody by the Sri Lankan Navy on Monday. In his letter, Mr. Rangasamy, sharing the details of the detainees, called upon the Union Minister …

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 …

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
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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
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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 …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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 …

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

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

India Today  

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

CM Stalin welcomes Indo-Lankan talks on fishers issue
3 months ago

CM Stalin welcomes Indo-Lankan talks on fishers issue

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Stalin appeals to Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake to consider the release of TN fishermen
3 months ago

Stalin appeals to Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake to consider the release of TN fishermen

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday appealed to Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake to consider the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by the Sri Lankan Navy and the return of their seized boats. In a social media post, Mr. Stalin embedded the social media post of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which he shared pictures with his …

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 …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

Stalin urges Jaishankar to secure release of 14 fishermen held by Pakistan Navy
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Union Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar, urging the Centre to expedite efforts to secure the release of 14 Indian fishermen detained by the Pakistan Navy earlier this year. The Chief Minister also urged the Centre to ensure the release of the seized fishing boats, which are crucial for the …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

Sri Lanka Navy arrests 23 Tamil fishermen for crossing maritime border
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4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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