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Fishermen's arrests spark by Lankan Navy draws sharp criticism of Centre
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Reacting to the latest incident, N J Bose, Tamil Nadu Fishermen Association State General Secretary condemned the recurring detentions and seizure of boats, calling it a "daily routine" that has pushed fishing communities into distress.
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Unrest among fishing community in Rameshwaram after Sri Lankan Navy detain
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Sri Lankan Navy detained 22 Tamil Nadu fishermen and seized four fishing boats in two separate incidents on Wednesday, triggering unrest among the fishing community, according to the Vice President of the National Fishermen Association, CR Senthilvel.
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Mumbai's Avinash Thadani conquers English channel in 22 hours
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Starting at Shakespeare Beach, England, on August 24, Thadani reached Cap Gris Nez, France, on his second attempt at the feat. His first try in 2023 ended after 10 hours, but sheer determination pushed him to return stronger.
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Pambam Bridge an engineering marvel: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Pambam bridge is India's first vertical lift off bridge in Ramanathapuram. The 2.07-kilometre-long New Pamban Bridge, spanning the Palk Strait in Tamil Nadu, stands as a testament to India's engineering prowess and visionary infrastructure development.
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Tamil Nadu Governor visits Swamy Temple ahead of new Pambam Bridge inaugur
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The 2.07-kilometre-long New Pamban Bridge, spanning the Palk Strait in Tamil Nadu, is India's first vertical lift sea bridge.
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Tamil Nadu: Six Indian fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison, arrive i
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Six Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lanka were released and arrived in Chennai, where they were received by Fisheries Department officials. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over fishing rights, with recent cases of detentions prompting diplomatic efforts by the Indian government.
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Lifelong Online backed historical Ram Setu Swim Expedition 2024 successful
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 18: Lifelong Online supported Ram Setu Swim Expedition 2024, marking a monumental effort to bridge both lands and hearts across the Palk Strait, covering an impressive distance of approximately 32 kilometers. This expedition epitomizes the spirit of advent
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Indian swimmers Bharat Sachdeva, Shaashwat Sharma complete one-way Ram Set
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The expedition commenced from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka and concluded at Dhanushkoti, India. The swim was conducted under the supervision of an expert crew that helped the swimmers navigate and provided nutrition during the swim. An external observer also joined the crew to ensure adherence t
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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 6 Tamil Nadu fishermen fishing in Palk Strait
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The fishermen were charged with allegedly trespassing into Sri Lankan waters and taken to the Kranji Navy camp on Monday.
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Tamil Nadu: Boat hit by Sri Lankan Navy ship, damaged; fishermen safe
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
According to the Fishermen's association, the fishermen went fishing from Mandapam's north coast. While the boat was fishing in the Palk Straits, a Sri Lankan Navy ship passing by collided with it, breaking the upper part of the boat.
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Congress gives adjournment motion notice in LS over 'bodies of four TN fis
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): Congress MP and Whip in Lok Sabha Manickam Tagore has given an adjournment motion notice over "bodies of four fishermen from Tamil Nadu found in Palk Strait."
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International Yoga Day: People practice aqua yoga in Tamil Nadu's Palk Str
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 21 (ANI): People practised aqua yoga in the Palk Strait in Rameswaram on the occasion of International Yoga Day on Sunday.
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