Tag: fishermen

Tamil Nadu: 21 Indian fishermen released from Colombo prison arrive at Chennai airport

On Thursday, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka and the Consulate General in Jaffna secured the release of 20 fishermen from Sri Lanka.

August 3, 2024

India summons Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in New Delhi over death of Indian fisherman

Out of the four Indian fishermen who were on board the vessel, one died, another is missing, while two of the fishermen have been rescued and brought ashore to Kankesanthurai.

August 1, 2024

19 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka, reach Chennai

The Sri Lankan Navy arrested a total of 21 fishermen who hailed from Ramanathapuram and surrounding areas for fishing in Sri Lankan waters.

April 10, 2024

Tamil Nadu: 19 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka

The fishermen also declared their intent to return their voter ID cards to the central government and boycott the elections if their demands remain unmet.

April 4, 2024

SL Navy arrests 10 TN fishermen for crossing into its waters

Of the ten arrested, nine are from Nagapattinam while one is from Savadikuppam in Myladuthurai.

January 17, 2024