Fishermen
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Tamil Nadu: 27 Indian fishermen, jailed in Sri Lanka, arrive in Chennai after their release | Video
February 27, 2025 9:38 ISTSri Lankan Navy on February 23 had said that it arrested 32 Indian fishermen and seized their five fishing boats for allegedly venturing into the territorial waters of the island nation.
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Fishermen go on indefinite strike in Rameswaram as Sri Lanka Navy arrests 32 in Palk Bay Sea
February 24, 2025 14:37 ISTExpressing concern over the latest arrests, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urging to convene a Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting to ensure the release of all the arrested fishermen and their boats.
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India lodged strong protest over Sri Lankan Navy's firing on Indian fishermen, confirms MEA
India | January 31, 2025 23:28 ISTIndia protested against Sri Lanka after its Navy allegedly fired on Indian fishermen in the Jaffna Sea, injuring two from Karaikal. The Ministry of External Affairs summoned Sri Lanka’s diplomat to express concerns over recent incidents, including the detention of Indian fishermen.
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Indian fishermen were beaten up in Bangladesh jail, alleges Mamata Banerjee after felicitating them
January 06, 2025 22:28 ISTA total of 95 Indian fishermen and crew members on board six fishing boats were detained by the Bangladesh government after they "mistakenly" went inside the waters.
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Indian Coast Guard arrests 78 Bangladeshi fishermen, seizes two trawlers for fishing illegally
India | December 10, 2024 18:38 ISTThe trawlers were inspected at sea and subsequently, booked under the Maritime Zones of India Act, 1981. Both vessels were escorted to Paradip for further investigation.
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Fishermen stage protest after Sri Lankan Navy arrests 17 fishermen from Rameshwaram | VIDEO
September 30, 2024 8:18 IST17 fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy while they were venturing off the Rameswaram coast on Sunday. The protesting fishermen demanded urgent measures for the safe return of their fellow community members.
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Sri Lankan Navy arrests eight fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin writes to Centre
August 27, 2024 16:03 ISTIn the latest instance, eight fishermen who set sail from Rameswaram were arrested and their boat seized, Stalin told External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in a letter.
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Gujarat: NDRF rescues seven people stranded due to heavy rain in Valsad | Watch
Gujarat | August 05, 2024 14:09 ISTThe district administration reached out to NDRF on Monday morning after seven fishermen were stranded in Valsad due to heavy rainfall.
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Sri Lankan Navy arrests nine Indian fishermen, seizes two powerboats for alleged illegal fishing
July 23, 2024 10:40 ISTThis came days after massive protests by fishermen in Rameswaram, who demanded the release of 74 fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka this year. India and Sri Lanka regularly spar over the issue of fishermen, with several Indian fisherfolk arrested every year.
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Stalin writes to Jaishankar over arrests of fishermen by Sri Lanka, urges to convene joint meet
June 25, 2024 16:19 ISTTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also urged Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to secure the release of all the fishermen and their fishing boats under the custody of Sri Lankan authorities.
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Sri Lankan Navy detains 15 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching in northern Jaffna Peninsula
World | March 15, 2024 14:06 ISTThe fishermen and their trawlers were escorted by the navy to the Kankesanturai port and handed over to the fishing directorate for further action. The Palk Strait, a narrow strip of water separating Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka, is a rich fishing ground for fishermen from both countries.
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China ramps up patrols near Taiwan's islands after deaths of Chinese fishermen
World | February 19, 2024 14:23 ISTChina condemned Taiwan after the deaths of Chinese fishermen and accused the ruling Democratic Progressive Party of forcefully inspecting Chinese fishing vessels. However, Taiwan maintains its coast guard officers were acting as per the law and the Chinese vessel was trespassing.
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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 14 Indian fishermen over alleged poaching, over 240 arrested so far
World | December 18, 2023 18:26 ISTSo far this year, some 240 Indian fishermen, along with 35 trawlers, have been arrested for illegal fishing. Earlier on December 6, at least 21 Indian fishermen were similarly arrested with their four trawlers seized in the northeastern waters off Mannar and Kovilan.
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Eighty fishermen released by Pakistan to be brought to Gujarat today
Gujarat | November 10, 2023 22:33 ISTThe fishermen belong to different parts of Gujarat who were released by Pakistan on Thursday. A state team has reached Punjab to receive the fishermen.
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MK Stalin writes to Jaishankar seeking release of 37 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka
October 29, 2023 18:00 ISTA total of 37 fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested, and five of their fishing boats were confiscated by the Sri Lankan navy. These actions were taken after the fishermen were suspected of entering Sri Lankan territorial waters without permission.
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CM Stalin urges Centre to secure release of 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by Maldives
October 28, 2023 18:44 ISTTamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said that the 12 detained fishermen had set out for a fishing trip on October 1 from the Tharuvaikulam Fish Landing Centre in Thoothukudi District, and they were apprehended by Maldives authorities after that.
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Uttar Pradesh: 5 fishermen booked for catching, consuming Gangetic dolphin in Kaushambi, 1 arrested
Uttar Pradesh | July 25, 2023 14:11 ISTThe incident occurred on July 22 on the banks of Nasirpur village in the Pipri police station area, where a Gangetic dolphin got caught in a net laid by the fishermen.
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Gujarat: Indian Coast Guard ship rescues five fishermen from boat stranded at sea
Gujarat | July 08, 2023 20:08 ISTGujarat news:The fishing boat named UK Sons with five crew members ventured out at sea off Beypore on June 30, 2023. Upon deterioration in weather during the subsequent days, the boat was unable to enter any fishing harbour due to heavy waves and swell, they said.
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Indian prisoner dies in Karachi; Pakistan to release 199 Indian fishermen on May 12
World | May 08, 2023 12:43 ISTPakistan: The authorities are expected to release 199 Indian fishermen on Friday arrested for allegedly fishing illegally in the country’s waters.
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BSF arrests 3 Pakistani fishermen from Gujarat's Kutch
India | December 12, 2022 13:21 ISTThe Border Security Force apprehended at least three Pakistani fishermen from Gujarat's Kutch district on Monday.
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