Indian Coast Guard detains Iranian fishing vessel with Indian crew off Kerala coast | WATCH
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Coast Guard detains Iranian fishing vessel with Indian crew off Kerala coast | WATCH

India TV News  

In a recent operation, the Indian Coast Guard detained an Iranian fishing vessel, along with its six Indian crew members, late on May 5, 2024, off the coast of Kerala near Beypore. Initial findings suggested that the boat was owned by an Iranian sponsor who had contracted the Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu. The crew members were issued Iranian visas to fish off the coast of Iran. However, during the investigation, the crew members alleged mistreatment by the sponsor, claiming that they were deprived of basic living conditions and that their passports had been confiscated.

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Two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers with 78 onboard seized for illegal fishing by Indian Coast Guard
1 week, 5 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 …

Indian Coast Guard seizes 2 Bangladeshi ships engaged in unauthorised fishing
1 week, 6 days ago

Indian Coast Guard seizes 2 Bangladeshi ships engaged in unauthorised fishing

India Today  

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

Indian Coast Guard arrests 78 Bangladeshi fishermen, seizes two trawlers for fishing illegally
1 week, 6 days ago

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

India TV News  

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

Bangladeshi trawlers caught for unauthorized fishing within Indian waters
1 week, 6 days ago

Bangladeshi trawlers caught for unauthorized fishing within Indian waters

New Indian Express  

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

Coast Guard detains 4 foreigners off Tamil Nadu coast
2 weeks ago

Coast Guard detains 4 foreigners off Tamil Nadu coast

Deccan Chronicle  

Four foreigners have been detained from a boat, approximately 46 nautical miles off the Tamil Nadu coast, defence officials said on Sunday.According to the Defence Public Relations Officer, Chennai, the Indian Coast Guard swiftly carried out the operation with sea-air coordination, when the suspect boat was initially reported by a fishing boat to an ICG Dornier aircraft.Two ICG ships apprehended …

Gujarat man arrested for sharing Coast Guard intel to Pak spy for Rs 200 per day
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Gujarat man arrested for sharing Coast Guard intel to Pak spy for Rs 200 per day

India Today  

A contractual worker was arrested by the Gujarat unit of the Anti-Terrorist Squad for allegedly sharing sensitive information regarding the movement of Indian Coast Guard ships. Dipesh used to get Rs 200 per day in exchange for sending information about the Coast Guard's boats, and had received Rs 42,000 from a Pakistani agent. Gujarat ATS officer K Siddharth said, “We …

Gujarat man shared Coast Guard intel with Pak spy for Rs 200 a day, arrested
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Gujarat man shared Coast Guard intel with Pak spy for Rs 200 a day, arrested

India Today  

A contractual worker was arrested by the Gujarat unit of the Anti-Terrorist Squad for allegedly sharing sensitive information regarding the movement of Indian Coast Guard ships. Dipesh used to get Rs 200 per day in exchange for sending information about the Coast Guard's boats, and had received Rs 42,000 from a Pakistani agent. Gujarat ATS officer K Siddharth said, “We …

Indian Coast Guard chases Pakistani vessel for 2 hours, rescues 7 detained fishermen
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1 month ago

Indian Coast Guard chases Pakistani vessel for 2 hours, rescues 7 detained fishermen

Firstpost  

The Indian Coast Guard ship Agrim on Sunday successfully rescued seven Indian fishermen who had been detained by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency vessel near the India-Pakistan maritime boundary The Indian Coast Guard ship Agrim on Sunday successfully rescued seven Indian fishermen who had been detained by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency vessel near the India-Pakistan maritime boundary. #WATCH | …

After a 2-hour chase, Coast Guard rescues 7 Indian fishermen from Pak ship
1 month ago

After a 2-hour chase, Coast Guard rescues 7 Indian fishermen from Pak ship

Hindustan Times  

An Indian Coast Guard ship, Agrim, rescued seven Indian fishermen detained by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship on Sunday. ICG ship Agrim successfully rescued the 7 Indian fishermen from the Pakistan Maritime Security ship. The Coast Guard said that despite the PMSA ship Nusrat's efforts to return from the India-Pakistan Maritime Boundary, Agrim intercepted and persuaded it to release …

Pakistani patrol vessel chased for two hours, seven fishermen rescued by Indian Coast Guard
1 month ago

Pakistani patrol vessel chased for two hours, seven fishermen rescued by Indian Coast Guard

Live Mint  

Seven Indian fishermen were rescued from Pakistan Maritime Security Agency boat PMS Nusrat after a two-hour chase by an Indian Coast Guard ship. The fishermen from the Indian fishing boat Kal Bhairav, which was damaged and sunk, were kept on the Pakistani ship near the maritime boundary after they were apprehended. The Indian Coast Guard team on Agrim ship, deployed …

India rescues seven fishermen detained by Pakistan Maritime Agency, asserts 'under no circumstances...'
1 month ago

India rescues seven fishermen detained by Pakistan Maritime Agency, asserts 'under no circumstances...'

India TV News  

In a significant development, the Indian Coast Guard rescued seven Indian fishermen from a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship after a mid-sea chase near the maritime boundary line. The authorities mentioned that, immediately alerted with the distressed signal, the Coast Guard authorities dispatched a ship on the rescue mission, wherein they persuaded the PMSA ship to release the Indian fisherman. …

Indian Coast Guard rescues seven fishermen from Pakistan maritime security agency
1 month ago

Indian Coast Guard rescues seven fishermen from Pakistan maritime security agency

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Coast Guard ship successfully rescued seven Indian fishermen on November 17, apprehended by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship near the India-Pakistan Maritime Boundary. The ICG on Monday said, “At approximately 1530 hours, an ICG Ship on patrol received a distress call from an Indian fishing boat operating near the No-Fishing Zone. The call reported that …

Indian Coast Guard's 2-hour chase to rescue fishermen caught by Pakistani patrol
1 month ago

Indian Coast Guard's 2-hour chase to rescue fishermen caught by Pakistani patrol

India Today  

The Indian Coast Guard on Sunday rescued seven fishermen who were caught by a Pakistani ship near the India-Pakistan Maritime Boundary after a chase of over two hours, defence officials said. During the chase, the Indian Coast Guard made it clear to the Pakistani ship that under no conditions would it let them capture the fishermen from the fishing boat …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

'On their way home!': Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy repatriated
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

Eight fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; one boat impounded
3 months, 3 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 …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests nine Indian fishermen, seizes two powerboats for alleged illegal fishing
5 months 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 …

Indian Coast Guard rescues 11 from stranded fishing boat near Kochi
5 months ago

Indian Coast Guard rescues 11 from stranded fishing boat near Kochi

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Coast Guard on Wednesday rescued stranded fishing boat Aashni and its crew of 11 people off the Kochi coast amid challenging weather conditions due to heavy rainfall, the ministry of defence said. An Indian Fishing Boat 'Aashni' after being rescued by personnel of Indian Coast Guard, with 11 crew onboard amid heavy rain The boat was stuck 80 …

10 arrested Indian fishermen to be charged for death of Navy sailor in Sri Lanka
5 months, 3 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
5 months, 3 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 …

Coast Guard rescues 13 fishermen stranded mid sea off Kerala's Chavakkad
7 months ago

Coast Guard rescues 13 fishermen stranded mid sea off Kerala's Chavakkad

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Coast Guard on Tuesday night rescued 13 fishermen who were stranded mid sea after their fishing vessel started sinking following water ingress caused by a hole in the hull. The fishing boat Guruvayoorappan was involved in fishing around 31 nautical miles off Chavakkad when water started entering the engine room. Following an alert from the Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre …

Indian Coast Guard rescues 26 persons from tourist boat stranded off Goa coast
7 months ago

Indian Coast Guard rescues 26 persons from tourist boat stranded off Goa coast

The Hindu  

The Indian Coast Guard has rescued 24 passengers and two crew members from a tourist ferry boat which was caught in rough weather and faced fuel exhaustion near the Mormugao harbour in Goa, an official said on Monday. The boat 'Nerul Paradise' was caught in the rough weather with waves over three metres and was stranded due to fuel exhaustion …

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

14 Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Coast Guard at Nagapattinam

The Hindu  

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

Iranian boat intercepted off Kerala's Koyilandy coast, six Indian fishermen held
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Iranian boat intercepted off Kerala's Koyilandy coast, six Indian fishermen held

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Coast Guard on Sunday intercepted an Iranian fishing boat off the coast of Koyilandy in this district. Six fishermen, hailing from Kanyakumari in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, were taken into custody from onboard the vessel. Six fishermen, hailing from Kanyakumari in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, were taken into custody from on board the vessel, coastal police here said. All those …

Kerala woman among 17 Indian crew members of ship seized by Iran returns home
8 months ago

Kerala woman among 17 Indian crew members of ship seized by Iran returns home

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The only woman among 17 Indian crew members of an Israel-affiliated cargo vessel seized by Iran was released on Thursday, and the Indian side is working with Iranian authorities to ensure the well-being of the remaining seafarers. The external affairs ministry said Indian deck cadet Ann Tessa Joseph from Thrissur, Kerala, a member of the crew on vessel …

Kerala woman, part of 17-member Indian crew on ship seized by Iran, returns home
8 months ago

Kerala woman, part of 17-member Indian crew on ship seized by Iran, returns home

Hindustan Times  

A woman who was part of the 17 Indian crew members onboard an Israel-linked cargo ship seized by Iran has returned home, the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday. An official slides down a rope during a helicopter raid on MSC Aries ship at sea in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on April 13 …

Iran to allow Indian authorities to meet crew members of seized ship
8 months, 1 week ago

Iran to allow Indian authorities to meet crew members of seized ship

Hindustan Times  

Indian authorities will be allowed to meet the 17 Indian crew members of an Israel-affiliated cargo vessel that was seized by Iranian commandoes in the Gulf of Hormuz over the weekend, Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said. The readout said Jaishankar “expressed his concern about the situation of the 17 Indian crew members in the ship seized by Iran” …

17 Indians among 25 crew onboard Israel-linked cargo vessel seized by Iran
8 months, 1 week ago

17 Indians among 25 crew onboard Israel-linked cargo vessel seized by Iran

The Hindu  

India is in touch with Iranian authorities after an Israel-affiliated container vessel MSC Aries was seized by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard in the Strait of Hormuz on April 13. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps have seized a Portuguese civilian cargo ship, belonging to an EU member, claiming Israeli ownership. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps have seized a Portuguese civilian cargo ship, …

Indian Coast Guard rescues 27 stranded Bangladeshi fishermen
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Coast Guard rescues 27 stranded Bangladeshi fishermen

The Hindu  

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

Indian Coast Guard rescues Sri Lankan national with critical heart condition
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Coast Guard rescues Sri Lankan national with critical heart condition

India TV News  

The Indian Coast Guard on Friday said that it has rescued a Sri Lankan national suffering from a critical heart condition onboard a drifting vessel, nearly 100 nautical miles from Tamil Nadu’s Chennai and airlifted him to the city for treatment. While the Coast Guard ensured supply of essentials such as food and water on the boat, Sri Lankan authorities …

9 Pirates Indian Navy After Rescuing Iranian Vessel Al-Kambar 23 Pakistani nationals Arabian Sea
8 months, 3 weeks ago

9 Pirates Indian Navy After Rescuing Iranian Vessel Al-Kambar 23 Pakistani nationals Arabian Sea

ABP News  

The Indian Navy successfully rescued an Iranian fishing vessel, Al-Kambar, and its 23-member Pakistani crew in an anti-piracy operation at sea. "The crew comprising 23 Pakistani nationals were given a thorough medical checkup prior to clearing the boat to continue with her fishing activities," the Navy stated. The crew comprising 23 Pakistani nationals were given a thorough… https://t.co/APEyIWmU9e pic.twitter.com/c6TbfL4Jrc — …

Nine pirates being brought to India to face legal action: Indian Navy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nine pirates being brought to India to face legal action: Indian Navy

The Hindu  

A day after rescuing a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel and its 23-member Pakistani crew under an anti-piracy operation at sea, the Indian Navy on March 30 said the nine surrendered pirates are being brought to India for further legal action. The Indian Navy's specialist teams have completed sanitisation and seaworthiness checks of fishing vessel Al-Kambar, according to a statement shared …

Indian Navy deploys warships to thwart piracy attack involving Iranian fishing vessel in Arabian Sea
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy deploys warships to thwart piracy attack involving Iranian fishing vessel in Arabian Sea

Live Mint  

The Indian Navy said two Indian Naval ships were deployed to intercept a "hijacked" Iranian fishing vessel reported to have been boarded by nine armed pirates. The Indian Navy spokesperson took to microblogging site X and said, "Inputs received on a potential piracy incident onboard Iranian Fishing Vessel 'Al Kamar 786' late evening on Mar 28, approx 90 nm South …

Navy secures release of fishing vessel with crew of 11 Iranians, 8 Pakistanis
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Navy secures release of fishing vessel with crew of 11 Iranians, 8 Pakistanis

The Hindu  

The Indian Navy foiled a piracy attempt on an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel, FV Omaril, off the east coast of Somalia on February 2 and ensured the release of the crew — 11 Iranian and eight Pakistani nationals — along with the boat. Navy proactively engaging to promote maritime security Seven incidents of hijacking of vessels on high seas by pirates …

Indian Navy foils another piracy attempt along East coast of Somalia, rescues Iranian, Pakistani crew members
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy foils another piracy attempt along East coast of Somalia, rescues Iranian, Pakistani crew members

India TV News  

Indian Navy said that an information regarding piracy attempt on Fishing Vessel FV Omari was monitored on January 31 and Indian Naval RPA, undertaking surveillance in the area, successfully located FV Omari and INS Sharada, deployed for anti-piracy mission in the region was diverted to intercept the boat. “INS Sharada intercepted the vessel in early hours of February 2 and …

Vantage | How Indian Navy's rescue acts add to India's growing stature
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Vantage | How Indian Navy's rescue acts add to India's growing stature

Firstpost  

The Indian Navy has shown its valour once again; it has rescued 19 Pakistani fishermen from the clutches of Somali pirates. Again, the Indian Navy had rescued some Iranians aboard an Iran-flagged fishing vessel called the Iman from Somali pirates. So when the Iranians gave the distress call, the INS Sumitra set off in pursuit and caught up to the …

India’s navy rescues two hijacked boats. British military warns of two pirate groups in Indian Ocean
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s navy rescues two hijacked boats. British military warns of two pirate groups in Indian Ocean

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s naval forces rescued an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel hijacked by Somali pirates and freed its 19-member Pakistani crew off the east coast of Somalia, a navy statement said Tuesday. The navy said in a separate statement it rescued the Sri Lankan vessel, Lorenzo Putha 04, after three pirates hijacked it 955 nautical miles east of Somalia’s capital, …

Indian Navy warship rescues Iranian vessel hijacked by Somali pirates with fishermen, 17 crews: Official
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy warship rescues Iranian vessel hijacked by Somali pirates with fishermen, 17 crews: Official

India TV News  

New Delhi: In a major development, Indian Defence officials on Monday said that the Navy warship INS Sumitra has rescued fishermen hijacked by Somali pirates 700 nautical miles west of Kochi in the Arabian Sea. Mission deployed Indian Naval ships on anti-piracy & Maritime Security Operations in the Indian Ocean Region symbolise Indian Navy’s resolve towards safety of all vessels …

Indian Navy helps evacuate injured crew member from hijacked ship in Arabian Sea
1 year ago

Indian Navy helps evacuate injured crew member from hijacked ship in Arabian Sea

India TV News  

Indian Navy warship INS Kochi helped rescue an injured crew member from a Malta-flagged vessel MV Ruen that was hijacked in the Arabian Sea, according to officials. "The injured crew member was medically managed onboard the Indian Navy ship but due to urgent medical attention required, which was beyond the scope of the ship, he has been transferred ashore to …

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

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

India TV News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party President K Annamalai has written a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar requesting the ministry’s intervention for the repatriation of 12 fishermen who have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy. Annamalai letter to Jaishankar "We bring to your kind attention the arrest of 12 Tamil fishermen from Nagapattinam by the Sri Lankan …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 22 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram district, seizes 2 boats
1 year, 1 month ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 22 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram district, seizes 2 boats

The Hindu  

In yet another fresh incident, the Sri Lankan Navy personnel arrested 22 fishermen from Pamban and Thangachimadam in Ramanathapuram district on charges of poaching and impounded two country boats, on Saturday. According to official sources in the Fisheries Department, the Sri Lankan Navy personnel had detained the fishermen under charges of poaching into their waters. Denying it, fishermen leader Rayappan, …

Sri Lankan Navy detains 21 more Rameswaram fishermen for poaching; 64 fishers from Ramanathapuram arrested in a fortnight
1 year, 1 month ago

Sri Lankan Navy detains 21 more Rameswaram fishermen for poaching; 64 fishers from Ramanathapuram arrested in a fortnight

The Hindu  

With the detention of 21 more Rameswaram fishermen, 64 fishermen from Ramanathapuram district were detained in three different incidents by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel on charges of poaching, in less than a fortnight, said fishermen leader P. Jesu Raja on Sunday, October 29, 2023. However, on October 28, the Sri Lankan Navy arrested 16 fishermen near Talaimannar and Dhanuskodi …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 27 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu
1 year, 2 months ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 27 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 27 fishermen from Tamil Nadu and impounded five of their mechanised boats on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line while they were reportedly fishing along the Palk Bay on October 14. Around 6 p.m., 27 fishermen, who were fishing near Katchatheevu and Neduntheevu, were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel and taken …

Gujarat Police seizes suspicious boat near Dwarka, five held including three Irani nationals
1 year, 2 months ago

Gujarat Police seizes suspicious boat near Dwarka, five held including three Irani nationals

India TV News  

The security officials apprehended a suspicious boat near Okha in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka district on Thursday. According to the information, the police also arrested four people travelling on the boat. The police also caught hold of the brother of the Indian citizen, travelling in the boat, who had reached Okha from Iran via Rajkot. Image Source : INDIA TVThe Tamil …

Gujarat: Indian Coast Guard ship rescues five fishermen from boat stranded at sea
1 year, 5 months ago

Gujarat: Indian Coast Guard ship rescues five fishermen from boat stranded at sea

India TV News  

Gujarat news: Undertaking a daring mission, an Indian Coast Guard ship, 'Abheek' which is based at Okha Port in Devbhumi Dwarka district, rescued five fishermen from a boat, stranded at sea, officials said today. The Indian Coast Guard officials said, " On July 6, 2023, the owner informed Indian Coast Guard Station at Beypore that the weather has further deteriorated. …

Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan Navy arrests 22 Indian fishermen, seizes four boats
1 year, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan Navy arrests 22 Indian fishermen, seizes four boats

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu: The Sri Lankan navy has arrested around 22 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly fishing in its waters. in addition, the Sri Lankan Navy has also seized four boats. In a tweet, he said, "The Sinhalese Navy has arrested 22 fishermen from Ramanathapuram district Mandapam and Pudukottai and Nagapattinam districts who were fishing in the Bay of …

'Thanks to MEA': Kerala sailors, who were detained in Nigeria, return home after nine months
1 year, 6 months ago

'Thanks to MEA': Kerala sailors, who were detained in Nigeria, return home after nine months

India TV News  

The Kerala mariners, whom the Nigerian Navy detained, returned home after nine months on Saturday. The sailors met their families at the Kochi airport after returning via Cape Town, South Africa, and thanked the Ministry of External Affairs for helping them. According to news agency ANI, 16 Indian crew members on the ship "MT Heroic Idun" were taken into custody …

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 16 Tamil Nadu fisherman; State BJP chief writes EAM Jaishankar to intervene
1 year, 9 months ago

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 16 Tamil Nadu fisherman; State BJP chief writes EAM Jaishankar to intervene

India TV News  

As many as 16 fishermen of Tamil Nadu, who were fishing near the Palk Strait, were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday. Lanka continuously arresting Tamil Nadu fishermen and seizing their boats leads to loss of livelihoods. Tamil Nadu BJP Chief writes EAM Jaishankar Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai wrote a letter to External Affairs Minister …

Pakistani boat carrying arms, drugs seized along Gujarat coast, 10 arrested
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistani boat carrying arms, drugs seized along Gujarat coast, 10 arrested

India Today  

The Indian Coast Guard apprehended a Pakistani boat along the Gujarat coast that was attempting to venture into Indian waters with arms, ammunition and approximately 40kg of drugs worth Rs 300 crore. The Indian Coast Guard received intelligence input from the Anti-Terrorism Squad, Gujarat, based on which, during the intervening night of December 25 and 26, the ICG strategically deployed …

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