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Tamil Nadu: 17 Indian fishermen released by Sri Lanka arrive at Chennai Ai
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Sri Lankan Navy detained these 17 fishermen and their three boats on September 13 and following the State and Central government intervention were released by Sri Lanka Court on September 27.
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Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin writes to EAM, urges steps to secure release of fish
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urging him to initiate diplomatic efforts with the Sri Lanka government to secure the release of 17 fishermen detained by the Lankan Navy.
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Ten Indian fishermen released by Sri Lanka arrive at Chennai Airport
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Ten Indian Fishermen who were allegedly arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy and were later released by the Sri Lankan government reached Chennai Airport on Tuesday.
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"Lots of fishermen were brought back to homeland since 2014": MoS Murugan
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Reacting to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's statement about attacks on fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, Union Minister of State, L Murugan said that since 2014, more importance is being given to bring back the fishermen of the state.
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Chennai: BJP welcomes 15 Rameswaram fishermen released from Sri Lankan pri
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Sri Lankan Navy Police arrested the fishermen on July 8, claiming that they had crossed the border and were fishing in the area under the jurisdiction of Sri Lanka.
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22 fishermen from Tamil Nadu apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
N J Bose, Tamil Nadu fishermen association general secretary said that local fisherfolk were agitated over the arrests.
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Sri Lanka's State Minister of Defence, Indian High Commissioner visit Indi
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
During the visit, Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and Gopal Baglay were briefed about the indigenous capabilities of the Indian ships.
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Maritime exercise SLINEX-23 to enhance interoperability between India, Sri
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX 2023 taking place between the navies of India and Sri Lanka in Colombo aims at enhancing interoperability improving mutual understanding and exchanging best practices.
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India-Sri Lanka maritime exercise SLINEX 2023 begins in Colombo
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Vinod Jacob noted that the defence ties between India and Sri Lanka are at their "strongest at present."
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Tamil Nadu: Boat hit by Sri Lankan Navy ship, damaged; fishermen safe
Updated : 2 years, 11 months 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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Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
When the fishermen in the two boats were catching fish near Delft island in Palkbay sea, the Sri Lankan Navy patrolling the area apprehended them claiming that they crossed the border and caught "their" fish.
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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 16 Indian fishermen for illegal fishing
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Sri Lankan Navy said that the operation led to the seizure of 2 Indian trawlers along with 16 Indian nationals in Sri Lankan waters northeast of Veththalakeni and off the Analativu Island.
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