Katchatheevu islet

13 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy, boats damaged

The Lankan navy personnel also damaged a few boats and fishing equipment belonging to others using iron rods, before chasing the Indian fishermen away.

Jan 04, 2018, 10:42 AM IST

1,700 Tamil Nadu fishermen chased away by Sri Lankan navy, 75 fishing nets snapped

More than 1,700 Tamil Nadu fishermen on Tuesday were allegedly chased away by the Sri Lankan Navy which also snapped fishing nets of 75 boats off Katchatheevu islet.

Nov 21, 2017, 17:42 PM IST

Tamil Nadu concerned over 'attacks' by Sri Lankan Navy on Indian fishermen, seeks Centre's intervention

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday expressed concern over the "alarming increase" in number of "attacks" on Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and sought the Centre's intervention for release of 42 of them.

Jun 26, 2017, 16:54 PM IST

Indian fisherman's killing: Matter raised with Sri Lankan govt, thorough probe assured, says MEA

Hundreds of fishermen on Tuesday staged a demonstration in Rameswaram island to protest the killing of an Indian fisherman allegedly by the Sri Lankan Navy.

Mar 07, 2017, 19:48 PM IST

Sri Lankan navy personnel chases TN fishermen off Katchatheevu islet, cut fishing nets

Fishing nets of six boats of Tamil Nadu fishermen were allegedly cut by Sri Lankan naval personnel, who also chased away more than 400 fishermen off Katchatheevu islet.

Jul 21, 2016, 14:15 PM IST

TN polls: Jaya slams Karunanidhi over fishermen's issue

The Chief Minister was canvassing votes for 14 of her party nominees from the four districts of Viruthunagar, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi.

Apr 15, 2016, 20:27 PM IST