The Latest Breaking News from Katchatheevu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Tamil Nadu CM criticizes BJP for sudden concern over fishermen, demands answers; BJP accused of neglecting Katchatheevu issue.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

Katchatheevu agreement did not ‘cede’ territory, Opposition hits back citing 2015 MEA response

Katchatheevu island row: Hitting back at the Centre over the Katchatheevu island issue, opposition leaders cited a 2015 RTI reply, which stated that the agreements in 1974 and 1976 did not involve either acquiring or ceding of territory belonging to India

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

Katchatheevu row: Stalin questions BJP's 'sudden love' for fishermen, terms issue 'diversionary'

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin questions PM Modi's sudden love for fishermen, calls Katchatheevu issue a diversionary tactic.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

T.N. BJP is determined to retrieve Katchatheevu, says Annamalai

BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai has alleged that the Congress government at the Centre in 1974 ceded katchatheevu to sri Lanka and the BJP is determined to retrieve it

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

What about incursions by China, Congress asks PM after his attack on Katchatheevu issue

Congress responds to PM Modi's attack on Katchatheevu issue, questions his leadership on Chinese incursions and neighbor relations.

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024

Raising Katchatheevu issue shows PM Modi's desperation: Kharge

Congress chief Kharge questions PM Modi's actions on China, accusing him of desperation and misrule, says Modi raising Katchatheevu island issue shows he is desparate

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024

Congress ceded Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka, DMK gave the green signal: G.K. Vasan

G.K. Vasan of TMC (M) accuses Congress and DMK of ceding Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka, criticizes DMK's politics.

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024

Congress ‘callously’ gave away Katchatheevu island: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi criticizes Congress over Katchatheevu island cession to Sri Lanka in 1974, highlighting integrity concerns.

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024

Katchatheevu festival | Pilgrims from other States disappointed due to cancellation of festival by Tamil Nadu organisers

Disappointment as annual Katchatheevu festival at St. Antony’s Church cancelled, pilgrims from Karnataka and other states affected.

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024

Panneerselvam asks DMK why it did not raise Katchatheevu issue while sharing power at the Centre

O. Panneerselvam & V.K. Sasikala question DMK's inaction on Katchatheevu islet transfer to Sri Lanka during their 17 yrs in Union govt. Jayalalithaa provided documentary proof of Karunanidhi's knowledge, but he failed to prevent transfer. AIADMK urges Central govt to take steps for retrieval.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023