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Four fishermen from Thanjavur district were arrested by the Lanka Navy
By Chennaivision on September 5, 2024

The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended four fishermen from Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu and confiscated their mechanized fishing trawler allegedly for unlawful poaching in its territorial waters on Wednesday night. Tamil Nadu fisheries officials, quoting a communiqué received from Sri Lanka, said here tonight that the fishermen were arrested when they were reportedly fishing on high seas off the Kovilan… Continue reading "Four fishermen from Thanjavur district were arrested by the Lanka Navy"
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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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Durai Vaiko takes up fishermen issues with External Affairs Ministry Secretary
By Chennaivision on July 29, 2024

During a meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, he said the fishermen from the State had the right to fish in the traditional areas around Katchatheevu and rights to park their fishing boats and dry their nets on the island. Moreover, they have an absolute right to visit St. Antony’s Church. Mr. Durai Vaiko brought to the attention of… Continue reading "Durai Vaiko takes up fishermen issues with External Affairs Ministry Secretary"
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SL Navy arrests nine fishermen, seizes two boats
By Chennaivision on July 24, 2024

The Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday arrested nine Indian fishermen and seized their trawlers for allegedly poaching in its territorial waters, officials said, taking the number of Indian nationals apprehended this year by the island nation in such incidents to 261. The nine fishermen were arrested, and their two trawlers were seized off the coast of Delft islet in the… Continue reading "SL Navy arrests nine fishermen, seizes two boats"
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Ten Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka to be charged with death of a Navy sailor
By Chennaivision on June 27, 2024

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. A senior sailor from the Navy Special Boat Squadron sustained critical injuries due to “the aggressive manoeuvres of the Indian… Continue reading "Ten Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka to be charged with death of a Navy sailor"
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Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy
By Chennaivision on March 11, 2024

At least 22 Tamil Nadu fishermen from the Pudukkottai district were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday. According to sources, while fishing near Neduntheevu, the Sri Lankan Navy, which was patrolling the area, arrested 22 fishermen on a charge of cross-border fishing. They also seized three barges/mechanised boats. Subsequently, the arrested fishermen were taken to Kankesanthurai Naval Camp… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy"
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19 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
By Chennaivision on February 9, 2024
The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 19 more Tamil fishermen in the early hours of Thursday allegedly at gunpoint. Fishermen had left from port in 400 fishing boats on Wednesday morning after acquiring the necessary permission from fisheries department. While they had cast their nets in the sea between Dhanushkodi and Neduntheevu, Sri Lankan Navy surrounded them and chased the fishing… Continue reading "19 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy"

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