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All 68 Indian fishermen caught by Sri Lankan Navy released: Centre informs
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The Union of India has informed the Supreme COurt that all the 68 fihermen caught by the Sri Lankan navy have been released.
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Stalin urges Jaishankar to take steps "urgently" to secure release of appr
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Stating that the state government is committed to protecting traditional fishing rights, he said that the "infringement of the traditional rights of our fishermen" in the Palk Bay area is a "continuous threat to the safety" of Indian fishermen.
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Issue of Pakistani boat taking Indian fishermen in captivity to be taken u
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Indian Coast Guard (ICG) chief VS Pathania on Saturday said that ICG had taken over custody of the fishermen who were taken captive by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship Barkat on October 6.
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Indian Coast Guard frees six Indian fishermen from Pakistani captivity in
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): In a major success on the high seas, an Indian Coast Guard ship acted swiftly to free Indian fishermen who were being taken to a Pakistani port by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA).
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Pakistan maritime security ship rescues 6 Indian fishermen, hands them ove
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], October 7 (ANI): Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) ship rescued six Indian fishermen who were drowning near the international maritime boundary line between India and Pakistan and were handed over to the Indian Coastal Gaurd ship operating in the area, PMSA said.
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Pakistan is duty bound to ensure safety of all Indians in custody: MEA on
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): Regarding the increasing number of deaths of Indian prisoners in Pakistani jails, India on Friday reiterated that Pakistan is duty-bound to ensure the security of all Indians in its custody and said that incidents of deaths of Indian prisoners are alarm
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Nine Indian fishermen recused from Sri Lankan Navy
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 29 (ANI): Nine Indian fishermen were recused from Srilankan waters by the India Coast Guard on Thursday after their vessel had an engine breakdown and drifted toward the waters of the island nation.
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Eight Indian fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 20 (ANI): Eight Indian fishermen were apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly engaging in "illegal fishing" in Sri Lankan waters, according to Q branch police.
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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 6 Indian fishermen
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Rameshwaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested six Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu and apprehended their boat.
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Former Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam calls for release of Indian fishermen d
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Chennai [Tamil Nadu], August 25 (ANI): Citing the arrest of Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy, Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK Coordinator O Panneerselvam urged the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take steps for the release of fishermen.
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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 10 Indian fishermen
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 22 (ANI): Ten Indian fishermen have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly engaging in "illegal fishing" in Sri Lankan waters, the Sri Lankan fishermen association said.
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TN: Family of 4 arrives Mandapam calling themselves Sri Lankan 'refugee';
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 13 (ANI): Four Sri Lankan Tamils on Saturday arrived at the Mandapam district of Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram and claimed to be 'refugees', the police said.
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