The Latest Breaking News from the Sri Lankan Navy

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 &…

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

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,…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

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.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2023

Sri Lankan navy arrests 16 fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Nagai and Pudukottai

TRICHY: Sri Lankan navy apprehended 16 fishermen hailing from Akkaraipettai in Nagapattinam and Kottaipattinam in Pudukottai districts and confiscated two fishing trawlers on charge of they indulging in unlawful poaching in the Sri Lankan's waters.

The Times of India · Mar 12, 2023