Stalin tells PM to retrieve Katchatheevu
1 year, 8 months ago

Stalin tells PM to retrieve Katchatheevu

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prevail upon Sri Lankan President Ranil Wikramasinghe, during the diplomatic talks that would mark his visit to India on Friday, to give back Katchatheevu and put an end to the attack on Indian fishermen by Lankan Navy by protecting their traditional fishing rights. In a letter to the Prime Minister on Thursday, Stalin also wanted India to address the genuine aspirations of the Tamil-speaking people in Sri Lanka by ensuring that their rights and freedom were protected. ‘Several long pending issues exist between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka arising out of geographical proximity along with economic and cultural links,’ he said, seeking his support in addressing the two broad issues that were of great concern to the people of Tamil Nadu. Not only Tamil Nadu fishermen faced highly restricted access to traditional fishing grounds, they were also increasing harassed by the Sri Lankan Navy, who arrest them on charges of trespassing, he said, adding: ‘Restoring the right to fish in the traditional fishing grounds of Palk Bay has always been among the top priorities of the Government of Tamil Nadu.’ Noting that 619 fishermen had been apprehended and 83 boats seized in 48 incidents since 2020, Stalin appealed for ‘initiating strong and enhanced measures to prevent the harassment of our fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.’ On addressing the aspiration of the Sri Lankan Tamils, Stalin wanted adequate and meaningful devolution of powers to the provinces as it was imperative to protect the social, political, cultural and economic rights of the Tamils so that they could lead dignified lives as equal citizens of Sri Lanka.

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Intensify diplomatic efforts with Lanka: CM
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2 days, 20 hours ago

Intensify diplomatic efforts with Lanka: CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Requesting intensification of diplomatic efforts to prevent recurring arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy, Chief Minister M K Stalin told the Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday that despite his assurance to make every possible effort to ensure the welfare of Indian fishermen, apprehensions by Lankan Navy had escalated to unprecedented levels. In his …

Stalin urges Union govt. to secure release of TN fishermen from Lankan custody
2 days, 21 hours ago

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

The Hindu  

Hours after 11 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday wrote to Union Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar reiterating his earlier requests for intensified diplomatic efforts to secure the release of such fishermen from Lankan custody. “In the last three months, the Sri Lankan Navy has …

Three Indian fishermen caught by Sri Lankan Navy for crossing maritime border
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1 week, 4 days ago

Three Indian fishermen caught by Sri Lankan Navy for crossing maritime border

India Today  

Three Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested, and their fishing boat was seized by the Sri Lankan Navy near Neduntheevu on Monday. “On March 17, 2025, three Tamil Nadu fishermen who ventured for fishing from the Rameswaram fishing harbour were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy on March 18, along with their mechanised fishing boat,” Stalin stated in his letter. As …

Stalin writes to Jaishankar for release of fishermen
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1 week, 4 days ago

Stalin writes to Jaishankar for release of fishermen

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Demanding effective diplomatic efforts to prevent further arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan authorities, Chief Minister M K Stalin urged the Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to secure the release of all the 110 fishermen who were still in custody along with their boats at the earliest. In a letter to Jaishankar on Tuesday, Stalin said, …

Tamil Nadu fishermen's forbidden land of fishing bounty: Katchatheevu island
1 week, 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu fishermen's forbidden land of fishing bounty: Katchatheevu island

India Today  

Rameswaram, a historic and mythologically significant island connected to Tamil Nadu by a bridge, has been a fishing hub for centuries. However, after Sri Lanka took control of Katchatheevu, Tamil Nadu’s fishermen have found themselves in a constant struggle to access traditional fishing waters. India Today travelled to Katchatheevu, the disputed island governed by Sri Lanka, to uncover the realities …

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

Why a 50-year-old pact with Sri Lanka is being blamed for arrests of Indians
3 weeks, 5 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 …

Tamil Nadu fishermen protest Sri Lankan Navy arrests, Stalin seeks Modi's help
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

T.N. Governor’s remarks are a diversionary tactic, says Law Minister
3 weeks, 6 days ago

T.N. Governor’s remarks are a diversionary tactic, says Law Minister

The Hindu  

Responding to charges levelled by Governor R.N. Ravi against the DMK government over the Katchatheevu issue, Law Minister S. Regupathy on Sunday said he was only trying to divert attention from the concerns raised over the proposed delimitation process. He also said the Governor was levelling charges against the Tamil Nadu government “only to cover up the inaction” of the …

Fishermen issue: Instead of finding fault with Centre, Tamil Nadu should follow constructive approach, says Governor R.N. Ravi
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4 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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

CM Wants Permanent Solution in Fishermen Issue
1 month, 1 week 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: …

DC Edit | Fishing in troubled waters
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2 months 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, …

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

Selvaperunthagai defends his ‘strategic manoeuvre’ remark on Katchatheevu
2 months ago

Selvaperunthagai defends his ‘strategic manoeuvre’ remark on Katchatheevu

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai on Thursday defended his remarks in a recent interview that Indira Gandhi’s decision to gift Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka was a “strategic manoeuvre.” In a statement, he countered BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai, who questioned the Congress leader’s remarks and alleged that the decision had led to the loss of lives of …

Annamalai slamns Cong, DMK over Katchatheevu issue
2 months, 1 week ago

Annamalai slamns Cong, DMK over Katchatheevu issue

Hindustan Times  

Chennai, Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Wednesday lashed out at the Congress and its ally, the ruling DMK in the state, over the ceding of the Katchatheevu islet to Sri Lanka in the 1970s, questioning the TNCC chief over his recent statement that the move was a "strategic maneuver" by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Annamalai slamns Cong, …

Annamalai slams Tamil Nadu Congress for praising Indira Gandhi on Katchatheevu
2 months, 1 week ago

Annamalai slams Tamil Nadu Congress for praising Indira Gandhi on Katchatheevu

India Today  

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Wednesday criticised state Congress president KS Alagiri Selvaperunthagai’s remarks lauding former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s decision to cede the Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in 1974 as a “strategic manoeuvre”. In a post on X, Annamalai questioned the Congress leader’s justification, stating, “Does Selvaperunthagai realise that Congress and DMK’s strategic manoeuvre has cost …

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

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

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

India Today  

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

DC Edit | India, Sri Lanka head to a win-win relationship
3 months, 1 week ago

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

MK Stalin hails Dissanayake-Modi talks, calls for Tamil fishermen's release
3 months, 1 week 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 …

‘Won’t allow anti-India activities’: Sri Lankan President Dissanayake
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3 months, 1 week ago

‘Won’t allow anti-India activities’: Sri Lankan President Dissanayake

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka will not allow its soil to be used against Indian interests, its President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday as the two sides agreed on measures to bolster strategic and security cooperation. A joint statement said Dissanayake reiterated Sri Lanka’s “stated position of not permitting its territory to be used in any …

CM Stalin welcomes Indo-Lankan talks on fishers issue
3 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

'Won't let anyone threaten India's security': Sri Lankan president's promise to PM Modi
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3 months, 1 week ago

'Won't let anyone threaten India's security': Sri Lankan president's promise to PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

In a powerful display of commitment to defence cooperation, Sri Lanka on Monday officially assured New Delhi that it will not permit any force to use its territory to “threaten India's security” in any manner. Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. This pledge was reiterated by newly elected Sri Lankan president …

‘Sri Lanka’s Territory Wouldn’t Be Used Against India’s Security Interests’: President Dissanayake After Meeting PM Modi
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Sri Lanka’s Territory Wouldn’t Be Used Against India’s Security Interests’: President Dissanayake After Meeting PM Modi

ABP News  

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, during his maiden overseas visit to India, assured New Delhi that Sri Lanka's territory would not be used against India’s security interests. “It is a privilege to visit India on my first overseas trip as President and I am grateful to PM @narendramodi for supporting Sri Lanka during the economic crisis and for aiding …

Modi-Dissanayake meet: Sri Lankan President says he won’t allow island nation to be used in ways ‘detrimental’ to India
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi-Dissanayake meet: Sri Lankan President says he won’t allow island nation to be used in ways ‘detrimental’ to India

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held extensive talks on Monday with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on several issues, including improving cooperation between the two nations, as concerns grow over China's influence in the region. The Sri Lankan leader assured that his country would not allow the island nation to be used in “a manner that is detrimental to the …

Sri Lanka’s Dissanayake meets Modi: ‘Won’t allow our land to be used against India’s interests’
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka’s Dissanayake meets Modi: ‘Won’t allow our land to be used against India’s interests’

Firstpost  

After holding a bilateral meeting with PM Modi in New Delhi, Sri Lankan President Dissanayake said: ‘I have given an assurance to the Prime Minister of India that we will not allow our land to be used in any way in a manner that is detrimental to the interest of India’ Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on Monday, assured …

Fishermen issue become 'plague' for both countries, want to find solution: Sri Lankan President
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

Protest in Rameshwaram over fishermens’ arrest by Sri Lanka, Stalin writes to EAM
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4 months, 2 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
4 months, 2 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 …

Sri Lanka's President vows to stop Tamil Nadu fishermen, assures steps to return Tamil land taken by govt
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Tamil Fishermen Detained by Sri Lankan Navy: Urgent Appeal for Intervention
5 months ago

Tamil Fishermen Detained by Sri Lankan Navy: Urgent Appeal for Intervention

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin appeals to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for intervention regarding the arrest of 12 fishermen in Sri Lanka. Stalin emphasizes the urgency of the matter and requests a swift and high-priority response from the External Affairs Ministry to secure the release of detained fishermen and prevent further incidents. He adds that such detentions place …

Tamil Nadu CM Requests Release of 16 Fishermen Arrested by Sri Lanka
5 months 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
6 months 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 …

A new chapter in India-Sri Lanka relations
6 months ago

A new chapter in India-Sri Lanka relations

Hindustan Times  

The Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s victory and ascension to the presidency marks a significant shift in Sri Lanka’s political landscape, with effects on its relations with India. PM Modi’s immediate outreach indicates India’s desire to build on the $4 billion assistance package it provided during Sri Lanka's economic crisis, deepening collaboration in areas like infrastructure, energy, and trade​. Dissanayake’s approach to …

Secure T.N. fishermen from Sri Lankan custody, revive Joint Working Group: Stalin to Union govt.
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Secure T.N. fishermen from Sri Lankan custody, revive Joint Working Group: Stalin to Union govt.

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin wrote to Union Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar on Monday requesting to ensure the release of all the fishermen and boats in Sri Lankan custody and to secure a waiver of the hefty penalty imposed on them. In his letter, Mr. Stalin referred to the arrest of 14 Indian fishermen from Pudukkottai district …

MK Stalin urges S Jaishankar to secure Tamil fishermen release from Lankan Navy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

MK Stalin urges S Jaishankar to secure Tamil fishermen release from Lankan Navy

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to intervene and secure the release of Indian fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy. In a letter to Jaishankar, Stalin highlighted the recent arrest of four fishermen from Pudukkottai district on Wednesday along with the seizure of their boats by the Sri Lankan Navy for fishing …

Stalin urges Union govt. to secure release of Tamil fishermen from Lankan custody
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

CM Stalin requests EAM Jaishankar to secure release of T.N. fishermen from Sri Lankan custody
7 months ago

CM Stalin requests EAM Jaishankar to secure release of T.N. fishermen from Sri Lankan custody

The Hindu  

In the wake of the arrest of eight fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu by the Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin wrote to Union Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar, requesting to secure the release of all the fishermen from the State and their boats from Sri Lankan custody. Mr. Stalin pointed out that at present, …

Lankan laws leading to nationalisation of seized Indian fishing vessel, delay in fishers' release: Kanimozhi
7 months, 1 week ago

Lankan laws leading to nationalisation of seized Indian fishing vessel, delay in fishers' release: Kanimozhi

New Indian Express  

THOOTHUKUDI: Legal hurdles and laws enacted by the Sri Lankan Parliament have delayed the release of the Indian fishers apprehended by the island nation's navy and resulted in the nationalisation of seized Indian fishing vessels, said Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi here on Saturday, adding that Chief Minister MK Stalin has been pressurising the union government to take necessary action in …

Sri Lankan naval vessel collides with Indian fishing boat near Katchatheevu Island; 1 fisherman dead
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Sri Lankan naval vessel collides with Indian fishing boat near Katchatheevu Island; 1 fisherman dead

Hindustan Times  

A collision between a Sri Lankan naval vessel and an Indian fishing boat near Katchatheevu island left one fisherman dead and another missing, the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday. Representative Image: Indian fisherman killed, another missing in collision with Sri Lankan naval vessel near Katchatheevu island The collision occurred about 5 nautical miles north of Katchatheevu Island on …

Katchchatheevu issue: No tangible effort to retrieve Katchatheevu by 3 consecutive BJP governments, charges T.N. CM Stalin
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Katchchatheevu issue: No tangible effort to retrieve Katchatheevu by 3 consecutive BJP governments, charges T.N. CM Stalin

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Mr. Stalin made these remarks in his letter to Union Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar, who had, in his communication, contended that the genesis of the Katchchatheevu issue went back to 1974 following an understanding between the then Union and the Tamil Nadu government then. Referring to the contentions made by Mr. Jaishankar in …

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urges EAM to rescue Tamil Nadu fishermen from Sri Lanka
9 months 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
9 months 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 …

Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin wants fishermen to be released
9 months ago

Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin wants fishermen to be released

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin urged the Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to prevail upon the Sri Lankan Government and secure the release of 37 arrested fishermen of Tamil Nadu, who were arrested by the Lankan Navy on June 22. Also demanding the expeditious release of the seized boats, Stalin in a letter to Jaishankar said: ‘As I …

22 fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin tells Centre
9 months 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 …

Tamil fishermen's arrest by Sri Lankan Navy: Stalin writes to Jaishankar
9 months, 1 week 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 …

‘Talks should resume between fishing communities of Tamil Nadu, Northern Province’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Talks should resume between fishing communities of Tamil Nadu, Northern Province’

The Hindu  

The idea of a resumption of talks between the fishing communities of Tamil Nadu and the Northern Province in Sri Lanka to resolve the fisheries dispute in the Palk Bay is again gaining ground. Recalling the previous rounds of talks between the two sides, the author states that the Tamil Nadu fishermen are conscious that their counterparts in the Northern …

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