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Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Lanka Navy: CM Stalin writes to Centre
By Chennaivision on February 24, 2026

Urging Union Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to take appropriate diplomatic action in preventing further apprehensions of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy and to secure the early release of all detained fishermen along with their fishing boats, Chief Minister M K Stalin drew his attention to the latest arrest of 12 fishermen on Sunday night. In a… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Lanka Navy: CM Stalin writes to Centre"
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22 Rameshwaram fishermen arrested by Lanka Navy
By Chennaivision on February 20, 2026

The Sri Lankan Navy on Wednesday arrested 22 Indian fisherfolk near the Katchatheevu and Neduntheevu islands for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary, The Hindu reported. They were apprehended in two separate incidents. The fisherfolk are from Rameswaram and Mandapam in Tamil Nadu and have been taken to Navy ports for questioning, the newspaper reported. Four vessels have also been impounded.… Continue reading "22 Rameshwaram fishermen arrested by Lanka Navy"
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Lanka pirates attack Tamil Nadu Fishermen
By Chennaivision on October 7, 2025

Eleven fishermen from Nambiar Nagar in Nagapattinam district were attacked and robbed by suspected Sri Lankan pirates while fishing near Kodiyakkarai. The attackers arrived in two high-speed boats, assaulted the fishermen with iron rods, wooden sticks, and knives, and looted valuables such as a silver chain, an outboard engine, GPS device, battery, transceiver, and fishing nets. The first assault happened… Continue reading "Lanka pirates attack Tamil Nadu Fishermen"
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Stalin writes to Jaishankar seeking the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Lanka Navy
By Chennaivision on July 14, 2025

Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has once again written to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, urging immediate diplomatic intervention for the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy. The most recent incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, July 13, 2025, involved the apprehension of seven Rameswaram fishermen and their mechanized fishing… Continue reading "Stalin writes to Jaishankar seeking the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Lanka Navy"
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Eight Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
By Chennaivision on June 30, 2025

Eight Indian fishermen from Rameswaram were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for crossing the international maritime boundary on Sunday. One mechanised boat was also seized in the operation. Around 3,000 fishermen had ventured out to sea in 370 boats from Rameswaram. While returning, several of them claimed they were surrounded by Sri Lankan Navy patrol boats near the North… Continue reading "Eight Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy"
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MK Stalin writes to Centre over heavy fines on fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka
By Chennaivision on September 24, 2024

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has called upon External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to intervene and address the hefty fines being imposed on Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy. Last week, 37 fishermen from Tamil Nadu were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy, along with three mechanised boats. Chief Minister Stalin expressed concern over the increasing… Continue reading "MK Stalin writes to Centre over heavy fines on fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka"
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TN CM announces cash relief to missing fisherman’s family
By Chennaivision on August 7, 2024

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday announced a relief of Rs 10 lakh to the family of a fisherman who went missing when the boat he was in capsized mid-sea after a Sri Lankan Navy ship collided with it last week. In a statement, Stalin said Coast Guard ships had launched a search operation for the missing Ramachandran… Continue reading "TN CM announces cash relief to missing fisherman’s family"
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Tamil Nadu govt. increases assistance to kin of fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
By Chennaivision on July 30, 2024

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday enhanced the daily assistance being given to the families of fishermen detained by the Sri Lankan navy besides relief provided to owners of fishing vessels confiscated by the island nation. Also, the CM requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to ensure permission to the representatives of… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu govt. increases assistance to kin of fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy"
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22 T.N. fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
By Chennaivision on June 24, 2024

The Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday arrested 22 Tamil Nadu fishermen for fishing near Neduntheevu in Sri Lankan waters, according to the Rameswaram Fisherman Association. Several fishermen in boats went to sea from Tamil Nadu on Saturday, they said. While the fishermen were fishing near Nedundeevu in the Palkbay Sea area, the Sri Lankan Navy arrived in the area early… Continue reading "22 T.N. fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy"
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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 23 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, seizes two boats
By Chennaivision on February 5, 2024
The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 23 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, and seized two boats for allegedly crossing the maritime border while fishing. On Saturday, 3,000 fishermen left in 540 boats after acquiring the necessary permit from Fisheries Department authorities. While crossing Neduntheevu at around 2 am to return to Rameswaram, the Sri Lankan Navy surrounded them and allegedly harried… Continue reading "Sri Lankan Navy arrests 23 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, seizes two boats"

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