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Tamil Nadu House okays resolution for retrieval of Katchatheevu

Chief minister MK Stalin introduced the resolution urging Modi to speak of the continued attacks on fishermen during his trip to Sri Lanka, from April 3-6, and also take efforts to retrieve the Katchatheevu island (MK Stalin/X)
Published on Apr 03, 2025 09:02 AM IST

MDMK MP Vaiko spotlights plight of Tamil Nadu fishermen caught by Lankan navy

MDMK MP Vaiko speaks in Rajya Sabha during the Budget Session on Wednesday. (Sansad TV)
Updated on Mar 19, 2025 08:00 PM IST

TN fishing community on indefinite strike over arrest of 32 by Lanka

On Sunday, 32 fishermen were arrested and their vessels were seized by the Sri Lankan Navy. (ANI)
Published on Feb 25, 2025 08:08 AM IST

Tamil Nadu: Protests against Lankan Navy’s arrest of Indian fishermen escalate

Fishermen protested across the Tamil Nadu coast. (AFP/File)
Published on Feb 24, 2025 01:35 PM IST

Fishers attacked by Sri Lankan navy had permission till Jan 28: Minister

The incident took place when the fishermen from Karaikal in Puducherry and from Tamil Nadu’s districts of Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai were fishing near Neduntheevu (Delft Island) in the Palk Strait (File photo)
Published on Jan 29, 2025 09:26 AM IST

India lodges strong protest after 5 fishermen injured in firing by Lankan Navy

Puducherry: Family members of the 13 fishermen who were arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing into Lankan waters. Two of them sustained serious injuries in the firing by the navy personnel (PTI/Screenshot from video)
Published on Jan 28, 2025 08:18 PM IST

Stalin urges Jaishankar to ensure release of 17 TN fishermen held by Sri Lanka

The fishermen were apprehended by the Sri Lankan navy for allegedly fishing across the border
Published on Dec 24, 2024 06:17 PM IST

Conflict over fishing is a major point of dispute between India and Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka, Aug 03 (ANI): The 21 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka after being arrested for alleged cross-border fishing. (ANI Photo)
Published on Aug 22, 2024 09:00 PM IST

15 Indian fishermen, released from Sri Lankan prison, reach Chennai airport

15 fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison.
Published on Nov 21, 2023 10:15 AM IST

Sri Lankan navy apprehends 47 Indian fishermen

Sri Lankan navy vessels along the sea front at Galle Face promenade in Colombo on December 9, 2020. Image used for representational purpose only.
Published on Dec 14, 2020 09:50 PM IST

India dispatches additional dry chemical powder to douse oil tanker blaze

The fire, which killed one Filipino crew member and injured another, was extinguished completely on Sunday but a new fire broke out due to extreme heat, which has also been curbed considerably.
Updated on Sep 08, 2020 06:58 PM IST

Lankan Navy arrests 6 TN fishermen after flotilla crosses maritime boundary

The Sri Lankan navy arrested six fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram and seized their mechanised boat on Tuesday.
Published on Aug 13, 2019 09:29 PM IST

Over 500 Indian fishermen believed to be in Pakistan’s custody: Government

Over 500 Indian fishermen and more than 1,050 Indian fishing boats are believed to be in Pakistan’s custody
Updated on Feb 06, 2019 05:36 PM IST

Sri Lankan Navy sinks Tamil Nadu fishing boat, 6 fishermen arrested

A shipping boat was berthed at a port moved away due to high winds following the Cyclone Ockhi in Kanyakumari.
Updated on Aug 23, 2018 05:17 PM IST

India unfazed by Sri Lankan navy’s proposed shift to Hambantota port run by Chinese

A general view of Sri Lanka's deep sea harbour port facilities at Hambantota.
Updated on Jul 14, 2018 11:31 PM IST

Over 2,000 Tamil Nadu fishermen chased away by Sri Lankan Navy

On March 3 too, more than 2,500 fisherfolk from Katchatheevu were allegedly chased away by the Lankan Navy while they were fishing near the islet.
Updated on Apr 08, 2018 01:23 PM IST

Sri Lanka Navy dumps bullet proof vehicles, LTTE ship in deep sea

Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday dumped in mid sea the eight bulletproof vehicles earlier used by former presidents and a vessel seized from the LTTE.
Published on Mar 27, 2018 06:04 PM IST