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Seven fishermen from Tamil Nadu arrested by Lanka Navy
By Chennaivision on January 22, 2026

Seven fishermen from Mayiladuthurai were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday night for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line while fishing. According to officials, the fishermen had ventured into the sea from the Kodiyakarai coast near Vedaranyam around 2 pm on Tuesday (January 20) in two fibre boats and were apprehended near Neduntheevu around 10 pm. One… Continue reading "Seven fishermen from Tamil Nadu arrested by Lanka Navy"
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Three TN fishermen held by Lankan Navy, Boat seized
By Chennaivision on December 31, 2025

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested three fishermen from Tamil Nadu and seized their mechanised fishing boat on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) while fishing near Neduntheevu (Delft Island). The trio, identified as Amostin A (24), Jonedass S (37), and Paraloga Jebastian Anrose A (25), had ventured into the sea from Mandapam North fishing harbour along… Continue reading "Three TN fishermen held by Lankan Navy, Boat seized"
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35 fishermen from Tamil Nadu arrested by Lanka Navy
By Chennaivision on November 4, 2025

Thirty-five fishermen from Tamil Nadu and Karaikal were arrested by the Navy of Sri Lanka today. They were caught for trespassing into international waters while fishing. They were taken to Kankesanthurai naval camp for interrogation, after which they were handed over to the officials of the Department of Fisheries at Jaffna. The fishermen had travelled in three mechanised boats and… Continue reading "35 fishermen from Tamil Nadu arrested by Lanka Navy"
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T.N. CM Stalin writes to PM Modi urging him to raise fishermen issue with Sri Lanka PM
By Chennaivision on October 17, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya’s visit, urging him to raise the issue of retrieving Katchatheevu Island and addressing the repeated harassment of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy. In his letter, Stalin said that since 2021, 1,482 fishermen and 198 fishing boats from… Continue reading "T.N. CM Stalin writes to PM Modi urging him to raise fishermen issue with Sri Lanka PM"
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CM Stalin urges Union govt. to secure release of T.N. fishermen from Sri Lankan custody
By Chennaivision on October 10, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged External Affairs Minister Dr.Jaishankar to secure the expeditious release of all the apprehended fishermen and their boats from the Sri Lanka’s authorities. In a letter written to the External Affairs Minister, he pointed out that 47 fishermen and five fishing boats were seized today for trespassing into the Sri Lanka’s waters. The… Continue reading "CM Stalin urges Union govt. to secure release of T.N. fishermen from Sri Lankan custody"
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Take measures to release 80 fishermen from Lanka prison: CM Stalin writes to Central govt
By Chennaivision on August 8, 2025

Chief Minister M K Stalin today wrote to External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr.S.Jaishankar to take immediate and effective measures to secure the release of all the detained fishermen and their boats from the Lankan authorities. In a Demi-Official letter to Jaishankar, copies of which were released to the media here, Stalin drew his immediate and personal attention to the recent… Continue reading "Take measures to release 80 fishermen from Lanka prison: CM Stalin writes to Central govt"
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Sri Lanka Navy arrests 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen
By Chennaivision on July 30, 2025

In two separate incidents, the Sri Lankan navy arrested a total of 14 Indian fishermen — hailing from Rameswaram and Pamban — and confiscated two boats for allegedly violating the IMBL in the wee hours of Tuesday. All the arrested fishermen have been remanded in judicial custody on Tuesday. With their repeated protests having yielded no result, fishermen leaders claimed… Continue reading "Sri Lanka Navy arrests 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen"
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Three Rameshwaram fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy
By Chennaivision on March 19, 2025
Three Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested, and their fishing boat was seized by the Sri Lankan Navy near Neduntheevu. The incident occurred just days after the local fishing community had refrained from venturing into the sea for five days in observance of the St Anthony’s Church feast. Around 2,500 fishermen set out to sea from the Rameswaram fishing harbour on… Continue reading "Three Rameshwaram fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy"
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10 Rameshwaram fishermen arrested by Lanka Navy
By Chennaivision on February 21, 2025

Sri Lankan Navy has caught 3 mechanised boats and arrested 10 Indian fishermen hailing from Rameswaram for alleged violation of IMBL in the wee hours of Thursday. Fishermen associations stated that all the fishermen who were arrested at more aged between 40 – 60 years, urged immediate action towards releasing the fishermen. As many as 470 boats from Rameswaram ventured… Continue reading "10 Rameshwaram fishermen arrested by Lanka Navy"
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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 14 Indian fishermen
By Chennaivision on February 10, 2025

The Sri Lankan Navy arrested two boats carrying 14 fishermen from Rameswaram and Thangachimadam for allegedly violating the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). The arrested have been taken to Sri Lanka for legal proceedings, prompting condemnation from the Rameshwaram fishermen’s association. According to the fisheries department, as many as 470 boats from Rameswaram had ventured into the sea on Saturday… Continue reading "Sri Lankan Navy arrests 14 Indian fishermen"

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