FISHERMEN
Katchatheevu island row: 'Don’t see a necessity to recommence it', says Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry
BJP reignited the Katchatheevu debate by accusing the Congress and DMK of betraying the country. Now, Sri Lankan FM Ali Sabry on May 20 said that the Govt doesn’t see a necessity to recommence it. Katchatheevu issue is a longstanding territo...
Katchatheevu flashpoint: As PM Modi's govt raises the issue, here's what AIADMK, DMK & others say
The Katchatheevu Island was a part of India with some disputes over rights with Sri Lanka. Congress govt headed by late PM Indira Gandhi through an agreement in 1974, handed it over to Sri Lanka. PM Modi and his govt has now raised a poll issue saying C...
Arabian Sea: Indian Navy’s INS Sumitra rescues hijacked Iranian fishing vessel from Somali Pirates
In a major development, Indian Defence officials on January 29 informed that the Indian Navy warship INS Sumitra rescued fishermen hijacked by Somali pirates. The incident happened about 700 nautical miles west of Kochi in the Arabian Sea. The Iranian ...
15 Indian fishermen safely repatriated from Sri Lanka to their homeland
Chennai: 15 Indian fishermen were repatriated safely from Sri Lanka to their motherland on November 21. On Nov 19, the Sri Lankan Navy apprehended and interrogated two country boats with fishermen alleging that they were catching fish in international waters. 15 Indian fishermen...
Cyclone Biparjoy developing over Arabian Sea, to intensify in next 36 hours; IMD issues alert for fishermen
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an advisory to all ports in Gujarat, instructing them to hoist the distant warning (DW II) signal as a deep depression in the Arabian Sea has transformed into a cyclonic storm named "Biparjo...
Get 16 Indian fishermen released from BIOT, MK Stalin urges PM Modi
As many as 16 Indian fishermen including six from Tamil Nadu were arrested by British Indian Ocean Territory authorities, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and urged him to take steps for their release and their boat.Get 16 Indi...
Cyclone Mocha: NDRF teams arrive in Digha, Fishermen are advised not to venture into sea on 12th and 13th of May
Cyclone Mocha | NDRF teams arrive in Digha, West Bengal. Announcements being made for tourists and fishermen, asking them to refrain from going into the sea on the 12th and 13th of May.Cyclone Mocha: NDRF teams arrive in Digha, Fishermen
Cyclone Biparjoy: IMD advises caution to fishermen, squally weather in the coastal region of Gujarat
India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on June 09 shared details regarding the southwest monsoon and said conditions are favourable for further advance in the North. He also advised fishermen and raised concern
Karnataka Elections 2023: Rahul Gandhi interacts with fishermen in Udupi, assures protecting of their interests
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on April 27 interacted with a group of fishermen in poll-bound Karnataka’s Udupi. He addressed the community during his visit and assured them that the party would be very much sensitive to the needs of the fis
Tamil Nadu: Pamban bridge in Rameswaram opens up for fishing boats
Pamban bridge in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu was opened for fishing boats as a routine on February 05. Around 50 fishing boats crossed the bridge. Fishermen and tourists rejoiced the opening of bridge.Tamil Nadu: Pamban bridge in Rameswaram opens up for fishing boats
Kerala: Boat capsizes in Thiruvananthapuram; 2 dead, 16 rescued
A fishing boat carrying 23 fishermen capsized on September 05 near Anchuthengu Harbour in Thiruvananthapuram. Two fishermen died in the incident. Sixteen fishermen have been rescued so far. Efforts are being made by Indian Coast Guard Charlie Ships and Advanced Light Helicopter to rescu
Watch: Narrow escape for fishermen as boat capsizes in the sea at Ganjam coast
Odisha: A group of fishermen had a narrow escape, as their boat capsized in the turbulent sea at Aryapalli near Chatrapur in Ganjam district. All the fishermen managed to swim to the shore, and no loss of lives reported. Watch: Narrow escape for fishermen as boat capsizes
Indian Coast Guard confirms return of fishermen taken captive by Pakistan
The 18th Heads of Asian Coast Guards Agency program was organised in New Delhi on October 15. Indian Coast Guard DG VS Pathania informed that all the Indian fishermen who were taken captive by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency on October 6 came back home safely.Indian Coast Gu
MK Stalin writes to EAM Jaishankar to secure release of 9 fishermen apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy
CM MK Stalin has written a letter to External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar requesting to take steps for the release of 9 Tamil Nadu fishermen and their boats. They were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy on August 10.MK Stalin writes to EAM Jaishan
Pakistan repatriates 20 Indian fishermen after four years via Attari-Wagah border
As many as 20 Indian fishermen who mistakenly entered the Pakistan territory in 2017 were repatriated via the Attari-Wagah border on January 24. “I was there in the water. I entered their area accidentally. They came and caught me and took me away to Karachi. I was rel
3 fishermen drown, 3 missing after boat capsizes off Mangaluru coast
In an unfortunate incident, a boat with 25 fishermen on board capsized in the Arabian sea off Mangaluru coast on Tuesday. 3 fishermen were killed, while 19 were rescued. 3 people are still missing.3 fishermen drown, 3 missing after boat capsizes off Mangaluru coast
Mumbai: 2 fishermen held for smuggling over 10K litres of diesel
Police have seized two fishing boats off the Mumbai coast and recovered 10,950 litres of diesel illegally stocked in them, an official said on Wednesday. Two persons found in the boats were arrested in this connection, he said. The operation was conducted by the Yellow Gate police stat
Watch: Rahul Gandhi swims with fishermen in Kerala’s Kollam
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on February 24 took a dip into the sea with fishermen in Kerala’s Kollam. Later he joined them for fish and experience their daily lives. Rahul Gandhi is on a visit to poll-bound Kerala.Watch: Rahul Gandhi swims with fishermen in Kerala’s Kollam
No ministry in Delhi to speak for farmers of sea: Rahul Gandhi
During an interaction with fishermen at Kollam beach, Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi claimed that fishermen don’t have a ministry in Delhi as farmers do. “Just like our farmers farm the land, you farm the sea. Farmers have a Ministry in Delhi, you don't. No one speaks for yo
Italian Marines Case will be closed only when Italy compensates fishermen’s families: SC
The Supreme Court Friday refused to pass any order on the Centre’s plea seeking closure of cases against two Italian marines, who are facing charges of killing two Indian fishermen in February 2012. The court said it would not pass any order without hearing the
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 9 Tamil Nadu fishermen near Delft Island
9 fishermen were apprehended along with one boat by Srilankan Navy near Delft Island on the night of January 09. Fishermen were fishing in the Palk Bay, located between southeast coast of India and Sri Lanka. Fishermen and the seized trawlers have been handed over to the Kankesandurai
EAM Jaishankar meets his Sri Lankan counterpart, says looking forward to early return of Indian fishermen
India is looking forward to the early return of Indian fishermen, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during India Sri Lanka joint press conference on January 06. India is ready to enhance Sri Lanka's capabilities to meet the growing mar
India-Pak border in Kutch: BSF apprehends four Pakistani fishermen off Gujarat coast; seizes ten boats
Gujarat: BSF foils intrusion bid, 4 Pakistan fisherman arrested, BSF foils intrusion bid, 4 Pakistan fisherman arrested. Ten of their fishing boats have been seized near the India-Pak border in the Kutch district of Gujarat.India-Pak border in Kutc
Cyclonic Nivar likely to cross Tamil Nadu coasts on November 25; 6 NDRF teams deployed
Cyclone Nivar, which is brewing in Bay of Bengal, is likely to make landfall between Mamallapuram (Tamil Nadu) and Karaikal (Puducherry) on November 25. Cyclone Nivar is expected to bring in heavy to extremely heavy rains in Rayalaseema and south coastal Andhra Pr
Tamil Nadu: Fishermen attacked by Sri Lankan Navy at Katchatheevu island
Chennai: Fishermen also allege that the Sri Lankan Navy also damaged the fishing nets in at least 5 boats. This is the third such incident to be reported this month from the Rameswaram district.Tamil Nadu: Fishermen attacked by Sri Lankan Navy at Katchatheevu island
Delhi: EAM S Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan FM, discusses energy security, fishermen issue
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Sri Lankan counterpart GL Peiris in Delhi on February 07. Both ministers discussed prospects of economic investment initiatives to strengthen the island nation and exchanged views on the fishermen iss
Indian Navy deploys INS Nireekshak to search for missing fishermen in New Mangalore
The Indian Navy deployed INS Nireekshak underwater at off the coast of New Mangalore on Apr 16. The specialised Diving Support Vessel has been deployed to search and rescue missing fishermen.Indian Navy deploys INS Nireekshak to search for missing fishermen in New Ma
Watch: Sri Lankan govt releases 14 fishermen days after arrest
A total of 14 fishermen were released by Sri Lankan government, two days after being arrested. The fishermen were fishing in the middle of the Mediterranean sea, when Sri Lankan Coast Guard on patrol arrested them for allegedly fishing across the border. After Prime Minister Narendra Mod
Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa assures to take steps to release Indian fishermen's boats
Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday assured that his country will take steps to release the Indian fishermen's boats which are in the island nation's custody. Addressing media after holding talks with Modi, Gotabaya Rajapaksa said, "Prime Mi
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