Centre asks AP to expedite release of 25 Sri Lankan fishermen

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 17:02

The Centre has asked the Andhra Pradesh government to expedite the release of remaining 25 Sri Lankan fishermen detained in the state.

Talks with SL could prevent arrest of TN fishermen: MoS PMO

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 16:35

The talks between fishermen`s representatives of Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka on January 27 be an opportunity to prevent arrest of fishermen from this state and seizure of their boats by the island nation`s naval personnel, Minister of State for PMO V Narayanasamy said on Sunday.

82 Lankan fishermen arrested by Coast Guard in last 10 days

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 21:08

Twenty-six Sri Lankan fishermen were arrested over the past two days for allegedly illegally fishing in Indian waters, taking the total of Lankan Nationals arrested in the last ten days to 82.

Meeting of Indian and Lankan fishermen reps soon: Narayanasamy

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 19:14

Centre plans to organise a meeting of fishermen representatives of both the countries to find an amicable solution over fishing in Palk Strait, Minsiter of State in PMO V Narayanasamy said on Wednesday.

Locals attack 11 arrested Sri Lankan fishermen

Last Updated: Sunday, May 5, 2013, 23:23

Eleven Sri Lankan fishermen, who were arrested four days ago by the Indian Coast Guard for illegally entering Indian waters, were attacked by locals following rumours of their alleged involvement in attacking villagers.

Five Sri Lankan fishermen remanded to judicial custody

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 13:43

The fishermen told `Q` branch and IB police they had drifted due to strong winds and were not aware of entering Indian territorial waters.

Ten Lankan fishermen held for entering Indian waters

Last Updated: Sunday, November 25, 2012, 22:14

Ten Sri Lankan fishermen were arrested by Marine Police for illegally fishing off Krishnapatnam coast in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.

India releases Sri Lankan boats, fishermen

Last Updated: Monday, August 6, 2012, 16:36

The Coast Guard has released 11 Sri Lankan fishermen who were detained in Indian waters in May along with two fishing boats, it was announced on Monday.

Five Sri Lankan fishermen held in AP

Last Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012, 18:23

Five Sri Lankan fishermen were arrested when they were caught entering Indian waters in the Bay of Bengal off Kakinada coast in AP.

Five Sri Lankan fishermen held in Andhra

Last Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012, 15:43

Five Sri Lankan fishermen were arrested and seized with their boats when they were caught entering the Indian waters in Bay of Bengal off the Kakinada coast in Andhra Pradesh, police said on Friday.