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25 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai and Karaikal arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

25 Indian fishermen from TN & Puducherry arrested by SL Navy mid-sea for allegedly crossing IMBL & poaching. Arrested persons identified from Akkaraipettai, Keechankuppam, Kilinjalmedu, Tirumalairayan Pattinam, Samanthampettai, Chandrapadi & Tharangambadi. 33 trawlers & 220 fishermen seized by SL Navy in 2023. INFU appeals to find permanent solution & release…

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Indian fishermen allege mid-sea attack by Sri Lankan Navy

Three fishermen from Kodiyakkarai, Nagapattinam attacked by Sri Lankan Navy while fishing mid-sea. 15kg of fishing net, 20kg of crab and a mobile phone seized. No injuries reported. 9th such incident in 5 months, 50 fishermen affected.

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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 8 Indian fishermen

Eight fishermen from Pamban arrested by Sri Lankan Navy after venturing into sea after 6 days of inclement weather. Boat belonging to M. Uyirtharaj seized. Arrested fishers: A. Jayastan, T. Thalsa, A. Charles, S. Lasar Kebiston, T. Dinesh, R. Muniyasamy, S. Arul Pritson, O. Jan Simon. Fishing boats warned against…

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Tamil Nadu: 21 fishermen reach Chennai today after being released from Sri Lanka prisons

A total of 64 fishermen who belong to Rameshwaram and Mandapam were arrested in three separate arrests by the Sri Lankan Navy, allegedly for cross-border fishing in the month of October. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Despite laws, Indian fishermen face no consequence for poaching, say Sri Lankan fishermen

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22 Tamil Nadu fishermen released by Sri Lankan authority

As many as 22 fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, who were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy who had strayed into international waters, have been released and they arrived in Pampan through boats. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MDMK urges Union govt. to ‘deal toughly’ with Sri Lanka on fishermen issue

Arresting fishermen from Tamil Nadu appears to be a “routine” affair for the Sri Lankan Navy along the Palk Bay region and to put a permanent end to it, the Union government should deal toughly with the island nation and ensure the livelihood of fishers from the State was protected,…

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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 22 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram district, seizes 2 boats

The Sri Lankan Navy personnel had detained the Indian fishermen under charges of poaching into their waters.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

37 TN fishermen arrested, 5 boats seized by SL Navy; CM Stalin urges Centre to take steps; TTV Dhinakaran protests; relay fast announced; Easwaran shot dead by Forest Dept; VCK spokesperson Vikraman booked for cheating woman advocate.

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T.N. CM Stalin writes to Union Minister Jaishankar to secure release of 37 fishermen from Sri Lankan custody

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges Union Minister Jaishankar to take steps to release 37 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy. He claims frequent arrests cause immense distress to fishermen community, creating pressure and panic. He demands India protect traditional fishing rights in Palk Bay region. 10 boats and 64 fishermen…

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Sri Lankan Navy detains 21 more Rameswaram fishermen on poaching charges; 64 fishers from Ramanathapuram held in a fortnight

In less than a fortnight, 64 fishermen from Rameswaram, Thangachimadam and Mandapam in Ramanathapuram district were detained in three different incidents by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel on charges of poaching

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T.N. CM Stalin urges Centre to secure release of 27 fishermen from Sri Lankan custody

Tamil Nadu CM requests Centre to secure release of 27 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; cites livelihoods of fishing communities at stake.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Seventeen Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, TN CM requests Union Minister for their release; Madras HC observes tardy investigation by CB-CID in water tank incident; VHP leader arrested for derogatory comments on Ambedkar & Thiruvalluvar; Madras HC judge refuses to recuse from hearing suo motu revision petition against…

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CM Stalin writes to Union Minister Jaishankar to secure release of 17 T.N. fishermen arrested by Lankan Navy

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges Union Minister Jaishankar to secure release of 17 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for crossing IMBL. Recurring incidents of apprehension causing fear, disrupting lives and economic hardship. Urges diplomatic efforts to secure release and find lasting solution through bilateral negotiations.

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17 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram, Pudukottai districts arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

17 fishermen from Pudukottai and Rameswaram districts of Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on charges of trespassing.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu fishermen face peril on the high seas

In recent months, Indian fishers venturing into the sea on small fibreglass boats have come under intermittent attacks. Strangely, the attackers have been unidentified persons in civilian clothes.

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Secure release of T.N. fishermen in Sri Lankan custody, Stalin writes to Jaishankar

CM Stalin requests MEA Jaishankar to intervene and secure immediate release of 19 Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan custody. Arrests of fishermen have caused immense hardship to coastal communities. Requested Union Minister's intervention to find lasting solution to serious issue affecting thousands of families.

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T.N. CM Stalin writes to Union External Affairs Minister for diplomatic efforts to resolve T.N.-Sri Lanka fishermen issues

TN CM M.K. Stalin to attend State-wide conference on Aug 18 to condemn assaults & arrests of TN fishermen by SL Navy. Fisheries Minister Anitha R. Radhakrishnan referred to recent arrest of 9 TN fishermen & efforts taken by CM to protect livelihoods, incl. writing letters to PM Modi &…

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Sri Lankan Navy arrests nine fishermen from Tamil Nadu, seizes 2 boats

Fishermen from Mandapam arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for poaching. Names of fishermen given. Fishermen leader Jesu Raja calls for intervention from Tamil Nadu CM and Union External Affairs Minister. Over 110 boats impounded by Sri Lankan Navy since 2018, causing untold hardships to families. Fishermen risking lives to bring…

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Raise Katchatheevu, Tamils issue during Sri Lankan president’s visit: T.N. CM Stalin writes to PM Modi

TN CM Stalin urges PM Modi to raise Katchatheevu retrieval and Tamil rights in Lanka with visiting Sri Lankan President. Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed resolutions to retrieve islet, which has deprived TN fishermen of rights and livelihoods. He urges Union Government to initiate diplomatic efforts and protect Tamils' social,…

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T.N. CM Stalin urges External Affairs Minister to secure release of 15 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

A day after 15 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin wrote to Union Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar, requesting him for diplomatic intervention to secure the release of the arrested fishermen.

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17 fishermen of Pudukottai arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

About 17 fishermen men Pudukottai who were fishing near ‘Neduntheevu’ intercepted by Sri Lankan Navy, arrested

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

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Nine Rameswaram fishermen detained by Sri Lankan Navy

Nine fishermen from Rameswaram have been detained by the Sri Lankan Navy, after their mechanised boat was found drifting into Lankan waters near Neduntheevu, in the early hours of Tuesday.

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14 bodies found in capsized Chinese boat

COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan navy said on Wednesday that it had located 14 bodies inside a Chinese fishing boat that capsized last week with 39 crew on board.

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