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Issue of Tamil rights taken up consistently with Sri Lanka, says PM Modi
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday informed that the issue of Tamil rights has been taken up consistently with Sri Lanka and added that the government was committed to ensuring that they live with equality, justice, peace and dignity. Read More
India in high-level talks with Sri Lanka on release of fishermen: MEA
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said the Indian government has been holding high-level talks through diplomatic channels with the Sri Lankan government on the release of fishermen and their boats.
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Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lanka provided consular assistance
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], December 31 (ANI): Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lanka on the charge of poaching in Sri Lankan waters have been provided consular assistance by Indian consulate general in Jaffna, the Indian High Commission said on Thursday.
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India, Sri Lanka hold meeting of joint working group on fisheries
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], December 30 (ANI): India and Sri Lanka on Wednesday held a meeting of the joint working group on fisheries, during which important humanitarian matter was discussed.
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India in close touch with Sri Lanka for early release of 36 fishermen: MEA
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Amid reports regarding the apprehension of 36 Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, New Delhi on Thursday said it is in close touch with Colombo to verify the information, as well as to ensure consular access to the Indians and facilitate their early
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India, Sri Lanka to cooperate in counter-terror training: PM Modi
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that he held "in-depth" discussions with visiting Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on security and outlined that the two countries will cooperate in counter-terror training.
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TN: 18 Lankan fishermen apprehended for fishing in Indian waters
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], Oct 4 (ANI): The Indian Coast Guard apprehends eighteen Sri Lankan fishermen and eight boats for illegally fishing in Indian waters.
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TN: Fisher Labourer Association to hold state-wide protest against govt
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Rameshwaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], Aug 9 (ANI): The Fisher Labourer Association, in a state-level conference here on Friday, decided to organise protests against state and central government demanding to resolve the issues ailing the fishing community.
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In Tamil Nadu, PM promises creation of 'Jal Shakti Ministry' if voted to p
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) [India], Apr 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday assured that if voted to power, his government would ensure the establishment of a separate Jal Shakti Ministry to cater to many aspects relating to water.
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Sri Lankan court orders release of 16 Indian fishermen
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jul 13 (ANI): The Oorkavalthurai Court (Jaffna) in Sri Lanka has ordered the release of 16 Tamil Nadu fishermen, who were arrested recently for crossing the maritime boundary.
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Seven killed as adverse weather creates wreak havoc in Sri Lanka
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], November 30 (ANI): At least seven persons were killed and five others went missing in Sri Lanka as torrential rains accompanied by gusty winds lashed the island nation.
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India, Sri Lanka agree to find permanent solution to fishermen issue
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct. 14 (ANI): India and Sri Lanka on Saturday agreed to find a permanent solution to the fishermen issue existing between the two countries.
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