Katchatheevu

Congress, Stalin Have No Answer To Vaiko's Charge Over Katchatheevu Issue: BJP

Sudhakar Reddy said that except for a few reactions like 'baseless', and 'allegations', there has not been any concrete response from the INDIA alliance partners on Vaiko's allegation.

Apr 04, 2024, 20:18 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: Politics sparks over Katchatheevu issue before Lok Sabha Election 2024

Taal Thok Ke: PM Modi cornered Congress in Meerut regarding Katchatheevu island. He said that Congress cut off a part of Mother India. Gave Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka.

Apr 01, 2024, 19:42 PM IST

S Jaishankar makes huge remark on Katchatheevu Issue

S Jaishankar makes huge remark on Katchatheevu Issue.

Apr 01, 2024, 11:22 AM IST

Around 3,000 Tamil Nadu fishermen chased away by Sri Lankan Navy, fishing nets cut

Nine fishermen from Thondi in Ramanathapuram district were arrested on February 25 by the Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing in the island nation's waters.

Mar 07, 2019, 13:44 PM 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

Eight TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, nets snapped

The fishermen were arrested by the Lankan Naval personnel while they were fishing near Katchatheevu and taken to Kaarainagar in the island nation.

Nov 19, 2017, 13:20 PM IST

Retrieval of Katchatheevu only solution to fishermen's issue: D Jayakumar

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday reasserted its position that the retrieval of Katchatheevu, an islet ceded to Sri Lanka in the 1970s, was the "only solution" to the vexed fishermen's issue.

Jul 11, 2017, 17:44 PM IST

Sri Lanka Navy denies shooting Indian fisherman

The Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday rejected Indian media reports that it shot dead an Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu near the Katchatheevu islet.

Mar 07, 2017, 15:39 PM IST

Tamil Nadu fishermen attacked, chased away by Sri Lankan Navy

Nearly 3,000 Tamil Nadu fishermen from this island town were forced to return without their catch after they were allegedly attacked and chased away by the Sri Lankan Navy for fishing off Katchatheevu.

Dec 27, 2016, 11:45 AM IST

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

Two Indian fishermen injured in Sri Lankan Navy firing

The attacks on Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Naval officers is an ongoing issue.

Nov 17, 2016, 09:42 AM IST

12 TN fishermen detained by Lankan Navy, let off with warning

Twelve Tamil fishermen were detained by Sri Lankan Naval personnel for allegedly entering island waters but were released after a warning on Tuesday.

Oct 04, 2016, 11:51 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

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 24 TN fishermen

The Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday arrested 24 fishermen from here and also chased away at gun point several others for allegedly fishing in Lankan waters near Katchatheevu in the Palk Straits.

Oct 13, 2015, 11:31 AM IST

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa writes letter to PM Modi, demands release of arrested fishermen

Voicing concern over the arrest of Indian fishermen by Lankan Navy in the 'vicinity' of Katchatheevu, the Tamil Nadu government has once again raised the demand that India "retrieve" the islet from Sri Lanka.

Sep 23, 2015, 12:30 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