53 Indian fishermen released from Sri Lankan jail
"53 fishermen have been released from Jaffna jail while 32 others are still in custody in Vuvuniya jail," Sri Lankan Fishery Ministry officials said.
Mar 10, 2017, 19:29 PM IST
PM announces Rs 1cr scheme for marginal fishermen
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a scheme for giving loans up to Rs 1 crore to small and marginal fishermen for buying modern boats so that they can venture into the deep sea for a better catch.
Mar 08, 2017, 21:21 PM IST
India should curb Sri Lanka's aggression against our fishermen, Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami to PM Narendra Modi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take steps to curb Sri Lanka's "aggressive actions" against innocent Indian fishermen.
Mar 07, 2017, 17:39 PM IST
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 13 Tamil Nadu fishermen
Thirteen fishermen were today arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy when they were fishing near Katchatheevu.
Mar 02, 2017, 13:33 PM IST
India releases 39 Pakistani prisoners in goodwill gestures
India on Wednesday released 39 Pakistani prisoners including 18 fishermen, after Pakistan confirmed their nationality.
Mar 01, 2017, 21:39 PM IST
Nine Pudukottai district fishermen held for using banned fishing nets
Nine fishermen from this district were arrested for allegedly using "banned fishing nets" while fishing off Pudukudi coast here on Thursday, marine police said.
Feb 23, 2017, 13:05 PM IST
Eight Filipino fishermen killed in suspected pirate attack in southern Philippines
Eight Filipino fishermen were fatally shot by at least five suspected pirates who boarded their boat in the southern Philippines, officials said on Tuesday.
Jan 10, 2017, 17:48 PM IST
218 fishermen freed from Pakistani prison arrive in India
Pakistan and India frequently arrest each others' fishermen for violating the territorial boundary.
Jan 07, 2017, 16:43 PM IST
Pakistan releases dozens of Indian fishermen
A further 100 fishermen remain in prison, waiting for the Indian High Commission to confirm their nationality as they serve sentences of at least six months each.
Jan 05, 2017, 18:05 PM IST
10 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
The arrest comes three days after Sri Lanka agreed to set free 51 Indian fishermen already in its custody.
Jan 05, 2017, 10:18 AM IST
India, Sri Lanka decide to release fishermen in custody
Both sides agreed to a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to expedite the release and handing over of fishermen in each other`s custody on completion of legal and procedural formalities.
Jan 02, 2017, 20:53 PM IST
After fresh fishermen's arrest, Tamil Nadu CM asks PM Modi to secure immediate release of 51 fishers, 114 boats
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Paneerselvam on Wednesday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interference over continued apprehension of the state's fishermen by the Sri Lankan navy personnel.
Dec 21, 2016, 22:14 PM IST
Two Indian fishermen injured in Sri Lankan Navy firing
The attacks on Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Naval officers is an ongoing issue.
Nov 17, 2016, 09:42 AM IST
Sri Lankan Navy personnel arrests Tamil Nadu fishermen
Four Tamil Nadu fishermen were attested today by Sri Lankan Navy personnel when they were fishing near Katchativu on charges of fishing in their territorial waters.
Nov 01, 2016, 13:09 PM IST
Deep depression over Bay of Bengal, likely to turn into cyclonic storm
A depression over east-central Bay of Bengal moved east-north-eastwards, intensified into a deep depression today and lay centered over Bay of Bengal.
Oct 23, 2016, 17:19 PM IST
12 TN fishermen detained by Lankan Navy, let off with warning
Twelve Tamil fishermen were detained by Sri Lankan Naval personnel for allegedly entering island waters but were released after a warning on Tuesday.
Oct 04, 2016, 11:51 AM IST
Nariyal Purnima—Tithi, Timings and the Significance behind this day!
The festival of Nariyal Purnima or Narali Purnima is largely celebrated in the regions of Maharashtra.
Aug 17, 2016, 11:52 AM IST
Kuwait arrests 10 Iranians; accuses them of breaching border
Kuwait's Interior Ministry said on Sunday its coast guard detained 10 Iranian "infiltrators" trying to sneak into the country illegally.
Aug 14, 2016, 19:34 PM IST
Bangladesh Navy retrieves 5 bodies of capsized Indian fishing boat
Bangladesh Navy personnel have retrieved five bodies and rescued two fishermen alive from the Bay of Bengal, where a day earlier an Indian fishing boat capsized with 17 crew on board.
Aug 14, 2016, 12:06 PM IST
Sri Lankan navy personnel chases TN fishermen off Katchatheevu islet, cut fishing nets
Fishing nets of six boats of Tamil Nadu fishermen were allegedly cut by Sri Lankan naval personnel, who also chased away more than 400 fishermen off Katchatheevu islet.
Jul 21, 2016, 14:15 PM IST