Indian fishermen

Three TN fishermen detained by Lankan Navy after boat sinks

 Three Indian fishermen were rescued and detained by Sri Lankan Navy personnel when their boat sank after being allegedly chased by the latter off Katchatheevu on Sunday.

Sep 27, 2015, 14:19 PM IST

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 6 Indian fishermen

Sri Lanka Navy today said it has arrested six Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in Lankan waters.

Sep 24, 2015, 13:39 PM IST

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 15 TN fishermen; chase away boats

Sri Lanka Navy arrested 15 fishermen for allegedly fishing in Lankan waters and also chased at gun point fishermen near Katchatheevu in the Palk Straits, officials said today.

Sep 22, 2015, 13:38 PM IST

Sri Lankan PM to meet Narendra Modi today, fishermen issue expected to be on agenda

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to meet PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

Sep 15, 2015, 07:10 AM IST

Sri Lanka frees 16 Indian fishermen ahead of Ranil's visit

Sri Lanka has decided to set free 16 Indian fishermen as a goodwill gesture ahead of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe`s visit to India beginning Monday.

Sep 13, 2015, 19:14 PM IST

Sri Lanka to release 16 Indian fishermen to mark PM's visit

Ahead of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's first foreign visit to India, at least 16 Indian fishermen arrested recently for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters will be released in a goodwill gesture.

Sep 13, 2015, 14:03 PM IST