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.
Addressing a press conference in Madurai, Vaiko said, "The Union Govt of India is treating our fishermen as second-rate citizens. I condemn the Union government for this step-motherly treatment. The fishermen are also citizens of India, but the govt is betraying them. If Sri Lanka is serv
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.
The letter detailed the Jaffna Court proceedings against the Tamil Nadu fishermen apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy, seeking to draw attention to a judgment delivered by the Sri Lankan Court in the case.
The fishermen went fishing in a boat with the registration number IND-TN-11-MM-96 belonging to A Joseph, a member of Mandapam, from the northern coast of Mandapam on Saturday.
Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority on Friday said that heavy rains are expected in Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema on Saturday and the day after due to the impact of cyclonic storm 'Ditwah'.
Authorities have issued a weather warning for the coastal district of Thoothukudi, advising fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea until further notice due to the likelihood of strong winds and rough sea conditions developing over the region.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, urging him to initiate immediate diplomatic efforts with the Sri Lankan Government to secure the release of all detained fishermen from Tamil Nadu along with their fishing boats.
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) have restored the Inmarsat satellite phone services for over 30 fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district who are currently stranded at sea amid turbulent weather conditions, Union Finance Minister Nirma