DELFT ISLAND
Sri Lanka Navy arrests four Indian fishermen
Early Tuesday, the Sri Lanka Navy arrested four Indian fishermen and seized their trawler for allegedly poaching near Delft Island, Jaffna. This incident brings the total number of Indian fishermen arrested in 2024 to 182, with 25 trawlers seized. The issue will be addressed during External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar's visit on June 20.
Katchatheevu: A regular item on Indo-Sri Lankan conversations
Katchatheevu is a 285-acre uninhabited island in the Palk Strait, between India and Sri Lanka. It lies northeast of Rameswaram, about 33 km from the Indian coast. It is about 62 km southwest of Jaffna, at the northern tip of Sri Lanka, and 24 km away from the inhabited Delft Island, belonging to Sri Lanka.
Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan Navy release 18 fishermen arrested from Rameswaram
Sri Lankan Navy released 18 Indian fishermen arrested near Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram for border crossing. They arrived in Chennai on Tuesday, greeted at the airport. Arrested on February 8 near Delft Island in Palk Bay Sea, two fishing boats were also seized. This release follows the return of 12 fishermen arrested earlier in January. Tamil Nadu's CM MK Stalin has urged PM Modi to address increasing arrests, highlighting the threat to livelihood and cultural fabric of the region.
Indian envoy visits Sri Lanka's north, underscores India's commitment to country
The Indian envoy has visited Sri Lanka's Northern Province to emphasise New Delhi's abiding commitment to the development and well-being of the people of the country through enhanced development cooperation and expanded economic partnership.
Sri Lanka issues tenders choosing India over China for power projects near Jaffna
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) recently called for tenders to execute the hybrid power projects in three northern islands of Sri Lanka using a grant of $12 million from India, according to Colombo-based sources.
Nine Indian fishermen arrested for alleged poaching in Sri Lanka's territorial waters
The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested nine Indian fishermen and seized two trawlers for allegedly poaching in the country's territorial waters, according to an official statement on Tuesday. The arrests were made near Delft Island, Jaffna. The fishermen, from Tamil Nadu, were apprehended on Monday, the Navy said.
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We should go ahead with humane approach: PM Modi on fishermen's issue with Lanka
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe have discussed the issue of fishermen during a visit to India. Four fishing boats and their crew were seized last month by the Sri Lankan navy after they left from fishing ports in Tamil Nadu. Speaking to reporters after their meeting, Modi called for a "humane approach" to the long-standing issue. He also spoke about the need for reconciliation with Sri Lanka's Tamil minority. Modu later tweeted that the leaders had reviewed progress on key development projects and “ways to deepen economic ties”.
India sends 15,000 litres of kerosene for fisherfolk in crisis-hit Sri Lanka
India extended an additional USD 500 million credit line to Sri Lanka last month to help the neighbouring country import fuel as it has been struggling to pay for imports after its foreign exchange reserves plummeted sharply in recent times, causing a devaluation of its currency and spiralling inflation.
India to build Sri Lanka wind farms after China pushed aside
A $12 million project to build wind turbines on three small islands in the Palk Strait between southern India and Sri Lanka was awarded to a Chinese firm in 2019, with funding lined up from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
China suspends energy projects in Sri Lankan islands located close to India over 'security concern' from 'third party'
Sri Lankan sources said China had won the Asian Development Bank after bidding for the project in Jaffna's Delft, Nainathivu and Alanathivu islets - all located with close proximity to India. India had reportedly expressed their concerns over the Chinese presence in the islets.
1,557 Indians released from Pakistan prisons: MEA
A total of 508 Indian fishermen were released from Pakistan in 2018 (as on December 13) while 60 Pakistani fishermen were released from India in the same year, Swaraj said.
Fulfill your travel dreams this Women's Day: Yes, YOLO is for real and make the most of it
YOLO (You Only Live Once) concept is inspiring women to travel.
India conveys its sensitivities to Sri Lanka over fishermen issue
During the meeting with Bangladesh's Minister of Housing & Public Works Mosharaf Hossain, Bangladesh floated the idea of raising fund .
Nitin Gadkari assures steps to bring back five fishermen from Sri Lanka
Gadkari told he would convey the feelings of the families to Sushma Swaraj and PM Narendra Modi and request that an early solution be found on the matter.
Sri Lanka downplays India's concerns on fishermen death sentences
The 5 fishermen, all hailing from TN, were apprehended in 2011 by Lankan Navy on charges of smuggling of drugs in seas off Jaffna's Delft islet.
5 Indian fishermen sentenced to death by Sri Lankan court
The five fishermen, all hailing from TN, were apprehended in 2011 by the Sri Lankan Navy on charges of smuggling of drugs, official sources said.
Katchatheevu was geologically linked to Indian land mass: Expert
Katchatheevu is made of sands of later period equivalent to Rameswaram which is around 3,500 years old as revealed in radio carbon dating.
25 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday arrested 25 Indian fishermen for allegedly poaching in the country's waters, officials said.
Lanka denies its navy harassed Indian fishermen
Sri Lanka today denied that its navy had "harassed" Indian fishermen, a day after thousands of members of the community launched an indefinite strike in Tamil Nadu.
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