Fishermen issue: O Paneerselvam asks PM Narendra Modi to send 'firm' message to Sri Lanka
The apprehension of fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy continues 'unabated' despite Indo-Sri Lankan fishermen level talks.
Dec 20, 2016, 22:28 PM IST
India, Sri Lanka truce on fishermen issue due to Jayalalithaa's blessings: AIADMK
With India and Sri Lanka having agreed to set up a hotline between their coast guards to resolve the prolonged fishermen-related crisis, Tamil Nadu`s ruling AIADMK party gave credit for the breakthrough to ailing Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa.AIADMK leader C. R. Saraswathi told ANI, "Our chief minister has taken a lot of initiatives for the problems faced by Tamil fishermen, as the issue has been prolonged for a long time now. Yesterday, there was a meeting in Delhi, where a very good decision was taken as both countries came to an agreement that if a fisherman crosses the border also, they won`t take severe action from both sides."
Nov 06, 2016, 10:17 AM IST
Madras HC directs TN to file report on stranded fishermen issue
The Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to file a report on the steps taken by it to rescue 62 fishermen stranded in Saudi Arabia and struggling there.
Sep 07, 2016, 17:18 PM IST
Narendra Modi raises fishermen issue during talks with Sri Lankan president
Modi, and Sirisena held talks over a working dinner hosted by the Indian prime minister at Hyderabad House on Friday evening.
May 14, 2016, 01:33 AM IST
India, Lanka to find 'innovative' solution to fishermen issue
India has invited Sri Lankan fisheries minister to visit the country and Colombo has accepted the invitation.
Feb 05, 2016, 22:09 PM IST
