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Fishermen announce indefinite strike from July 8; say merchants are not giving them a fair price for the catch
6 months ago

Fishermen announce indefinite strike from July 8; say merchants are not giving them a fair price for the catch

The Hindu  

Fishermen associations in Rameswaram have announced an indefinite strike from Monday demanding the Tamil Nadu government to intervene and support them by getting them a fair price for the catch. Speaking to reporters, fishermen leader Sagayam said on Saturday that around 700 mechanised boats ventured into the Palk Straits for fishing from Rameswaram. During the annual 61-day fishing ban period, …

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Rameswaram fishermen upset as Sri Lankan court jails one fisherman even as 18 are freed
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rameswaram fishermen upset as Sri Lankan court jails one fisherman even as 18 are freed

The Hindu  

The Rameswaram fishermen have appealed to the Union government to immediately intervene with the Sri Lankan government and bring home the jailed fishermen in the island nation, here on Thursday. When the fishermen had announced indefinite boycott of their work since February 17 condemning the arrests by Sri Lankan Navy personnel on ‘false’ charges of poaching, the new move of …

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T.N. fishers pilgrimage to Sri Lankan Katchatheevu islet for annual St. Anthony’s Church festival cancelled
10 months, 2 weeks ago

T.N. fishers pilgrimage to Sri Lankan Katchatheevu islet for annual St. Anthony’s Church festival cancelled

The Hindu  

The coordinator of the Katchatheevu Pilgrims Committee and parish priest of St. Joseph’s Church, Verkottu in Rameswaram on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, announced the cancellation of the pilgrimage from Rameswaram to the Sri Lankan islet of Katchatheevu for the St. Anthony’s Church annual festival that is scheduled to be held February 23 and 24. In a communication addressed to Ramanathapuram …

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Rameswaram fishermen announce relay hunger fast from November 6; condemn arrest of 67 fishers by Sri Lankan Navy
1 year, 2 months ago

Rameswaram fishermen announce relay hunger fast from November 6; condemn arrest of 67 fishers by Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

A cross-section of fishermen in Rameswaram has announced that a relay hunger fast would be held from November 6. According to P. Jesu Raja, fishermen association leader, in the past 15 days, 67 fishermen had been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in three different incidents. Even as the Centre has lauded fishermen for their contribution towards export earnings, a …

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Lankan Navy arrests seven more Tamil fishermen
2 years, 2 months ago

Lankan Navy arrests seven more Tamil fishermen

New Indian Express  

RAMANATHAPURAM: The Sri Lanka Navy arrested seven Tamil fishermen near Neduntheevu on Wednesday late at night, for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary. The fishermen ventured into the sea from Rameswaram on Wednesday, but the Navy personnel nabbed them late at night and took them to Kankesanthurai Port. Condemning the arrests, members of the Rameswaram All Mechanised Fishing Boat Association took …

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Shivarathri fest is rare astronomical re-run after 54 years
5 years, 10 months ago

Shivarathri fest is rare astronomical re-run after 54 years

Deccan Chronicle  

Rameswaram: Several lakh pilgrims from different parts of India are expected to congregate in Rameswaram for the coming 'Shivarathri' festival on March 4 this year, as it is a rare occasion with astronomical significance re-appearing after 54 years. "Offering worship to Lord Shiva on this Shivarathri on such an occasion will confer all possible benefits to the devotees," explained Sarma, …

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