TN fishermen attacked by Lankan Naval personnel

Last Updated: Sunday, March 3, 2013, 14:09

Large number of fishermen from TN were attacked allegedly by Sri Lankan Naval personnel with stones and bottles while fishing off Katchatheevu.

Lankan navalmen greet TN fishermen with tea

Last Updated: Thursday, January 24, 2013, 17:23

In a goodwill gesture, Sri Lankan Naval personnel, often accused of using strongarm tactics, on Thursday offered refreshments to a group of Indian fishermen from here when they were fishing near Katchatheevu.

Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa wants SC to take up Katchatheevu island case

Last Updated: Saturday, September 15, 2012, 13:41

Tamil Nadu will petition SC to immediately take up its case against the gifting of Katchatheevu island by India to Sri Lanka.

TN govt to move SC to expedite Katchatheevu case

Last Updated: Saturday, September 15, 2012, 12:50

TN government has decided to move the Supreme Court for expediting a case seeking 1974 and 1976 accords under which Katchatheevu islet was ceded to SL.

Lankan Navy seize catch netted by TN fishermen

Last Updated: Sunday, August 19, 2012, 12:15

Officials claimed the Lankan Navy was now strictly enforcing the ban on Tamil Nadu fishermen from fishing near Katchatheevu, their traditional area of fishing.

Six Indian fishermen injured in stone pelting

Last Updated: Sunday, November 6, 2011, 13:52

Six Indian fishermen were injured when Sri Lankan naval personnel allegedly pelted stones at them while fishing near Katchatheevu islet.

Lankan Navy prevents TN fishermen from fishing

Last Updated: Sunday, August 14, 2011, 15:15

The officials said each boat owner has suffered an average of Rs 2000 loss towards wages and diesel.

BJP threat to hoist flag at Katchatheevu

Last Updated: Sunday, August 7, 2011, 22:22

BJP said it would launch an agitation at Katchatheevu Island in the Palk Straits, if Centre failed to protect the lives of Tamil Nadu fishermen.

BJP threatens to hoist national flag at Katchathee

Last Updated: Sunday, August 7, 2011, 20:10

BJP said it would launch an agitation at Katchatheevu Island in the Palk Straits and hoist the national flag there, if the Centre failed to protect the lives of Tamil Nadu fishermen.

TN fishermen attacked near Katchatheevu

Last Updated: Thursday, November 11, 2010, 11:52

In yet another incident of attack on Tamil Nadu fishermen in the Palk Strait, a group of fishermen from here were beaten up and their boats damaged allegedly by Sri Lankan Navalmen near Katchatheevu, official sources said.