New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Minister of State for Fisheries L Murugan on Friday urged External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar's intervention to ensure the safe and timely release of 23 fishermen who have been arrested allegedly by the Sri Lankan Navy.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 4 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the recent alleged attack on Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy, stating that a lasting political solution must be found to address the issue.
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 10 (ANI): Nine Indian fishermen have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy while fishing in the sea on Saturday, informed Indian Coast Guard.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 18 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for the release of 36 Indian fishermen apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy.
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
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 16 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Navy on Wednesday arrested 36 Tamil Nadu fishermen amid Covid-19 restrictions said M K Stalin, President of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 10 (ANI): Sri Lankan Navy Commander Vice Adm Nishantha Ulugetenne visited Indian Coast Guard ship Ameya on Thursday and conveyed appreciation for ICG efforts in saving MT New Diamond.
New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Twenty-two out of 23 crew have been rescued on Friday from an oil tanker 'MT New Diamond' off the east coast of Sri Lanka coast after Indian Coast Guard (ICG) fire fighting ships assisted in successfully dousing the fire onboard earlier today.
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], Feb 20 (ANI): One Indian fisherman was injured in the firing by Sri Lankan Navy near Kachchatheevu Island near Sri Lanka.
Pudukottai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Feb 16 (ANI): Eleven fishermen along with their three boats were on Sunday apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy near Delft Island.
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], Feb 3 (ANI): Fishermen in Rameswaram on Monday staged a protest and asked the central government to secure the release of 11 fishermen who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy near the Palk Strait area last week for allegedly trespassing theInternational Mari