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19 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka, reach Chennai
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The statement came on Friday as fishermen community and the villagers in Tharuvaikulam of Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district staged a one-day hunger strike on Monday demanding the release of 22 fishermen "arrested" by the Sri Lankan Navy
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Tamil Nadu: Fishermen, villagers stage 1-day hunger strike in Thoothukudi
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The fishermen community and the villagers in Tharuvaikulam of Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district staged a one-day hunger strike on Monday demanding the release of 22 fishermen "arrested" by the Sri Lankan Navy.
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India attaches high importance to issue of fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Regarding the matter of 10 Indian fishermen charged with death in Sri Lanka, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India has always prioritised the welfare of these fishermen and is making efforts to bring them back home.
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Seven fishermen from Tamil Nadu arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Seven fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on the charges of 'trespassing' in the early hours of March 10.
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Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan Navy release 18 fishermen arrested from Rameswaram
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Sri Lankan Navy released the 18 fishermen arrested from Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram for allegedly crossing the border.
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Annamalai urges Jaishankar to intervene in arrest of 12 Tamil fishermen by
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
He requested Jaishankar, seeking his intervention in the repatriation of 16 fishermen detained by the Sri Lankan navy.
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Indian Mission facilitates repatriation of 8 fishermen arrested in Maldive
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The High Commission took swift action following the fishermen's predicament, liaising actively with Maldivian authorities to ensure a "speedy resolution" to the matter.
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DMK seeks appointment from External Affairs Minister to address plight of
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
DMK MP TR Baalu on Wednesday sought an appointment from Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar along with kith and kin of fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan security forces on October 28 at mid-sea while fishing in Indian waters to draw attention to their plight.
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Annamalai urges Centre to facilitate 'safe repatriation' of 12 Tamil fishe
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Friday wrote a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to secure the release of twelve fishermen of the state arrested by the Maldivian authorities allegedly for straying into their territorial waters.
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Sri Lankan court orders release of 22 Indian fishermen arrested from Jaffn
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A Sri Lankan court has ordered the release of 22 Indian fishermen, who were arrested by the authorities, the Fisherman Association of India informed on Wednesday.
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TN BJP chief seeks Jaishankar's intervention for repatriation of 16 fisher
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
In the letter, K Annamalai called for intervention of External Affairs Ministry for the early repatriation of the detainees.
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TN: CM Stalin writes to Centre for release of 15 Tamil fishermen arrested
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation in seas north of Talaimannar to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lanka's waters. The operation led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers with 15 Indian fishermen, poaching in the island's waters.
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