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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 18 TN fishermen for crossing maritime border

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 18 TN fishermen for crossing maritime border

The repeated arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen have deeply distressed the local fishing community, leading to calls for stronger action from the central and state governments, as the Sri Lankan Navy has detained 425 fishermen and seized 58 boats since June 16, with many still imprisoned in Sri Lankan jails.

3 Dec 2024 12:43 PM IST

Sri Lanka to join US-led naval patrols against Houthis in Red Sea

Sri Lanka to join US-led naval patrols against Houthis in Red Sea

9 Jan 2024 6:26 PM IST

Sri Lankan navy arrests 21 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching

Sri Lankan navy arrests 21 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching

The fishermen issue is a contentious one in the ties between India and Sri Lanka, with Lankan Navy personnel even firing...

7 Dec 2023 1:49 PM IST

Stalin writes to External Affairs Minister, seeking 15 TN fishermen’s release from Sri Lanka

Stalin writes to External Affairs Minister, seeking 15 TN fishermen’s release from Sri Lanka

15 fishermen along with their mechanized boats were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy from Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram on...

10 July 2023 4:36 PM IST

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 17 Tamil fishermen

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 17 Tamil fishermen

The arrested fishermen were taken to Kankesanthurai naval base for further questioning

22 Jun 2023 5:28 PM IST

Strengthening bilateral maritime ties; Indian Navy chief on a 4-day visit to Sri Lanka

Strengthening bilateral maritime ties; Indian Navy chief on a 4-day visit to Sri Lanka

He arrived in Colombo on Monday, on an invitation by Sri Lankan Navy Commander, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne and...

13 Dec 2022 3:49 PM IST

Sri Lankan Navy detains 23 Indian fishermen

Sri Lankan Navy detains 23 Indian fishermen

Most of the arrests were occurring near the Palk straight, which is a narrow strip of water separating Tamil Nadu from...

29 Nov 2022 3:25 PM IST

Navy of Sri Lanka seizes two boats, arrests 16 Indian fishermen

Navy of Sri Lanka seizes two boats, arrests 16 Indian fishermen

In violation of the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), the Sri Lankan Navy arrested 16 Indian fishermen from...

25 March 2022 7:17 AM IST

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 8 Indian fishers; 5th incident in Feb

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 8 Indian fishers; 5th incident in Feb

Rameswaram: The Srilankan Navy had arrested eight Indian fishers on Sunday while the latter were fishing off...

27 Feb 2022 4:32 PM IST

13 more Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

13 more Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

Chennai: Thirteen more Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu -- seven from Myladuthurai, and six from Pudukottai were...

21 Dec 2021 8:52 PM IST