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.

Italy to seek int`l help over trial of marines in India

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 20:58

Italy will take up at the "international level" the trial of two marines in India for the killing of two Indian fishermen, Premier Enrico Letta has said.

Sri Lanka seeks more time; fishermen`s association meet postponed to Jan 27

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 15:05

With Sri Lanka seeking time to finalise the list of representatives for the much-anticipated fishermen`s associations meeting aimed at resolving the vexed issue of fishing rights in the Palk Straits, the Tamil Nadu government said the discussions would be held on January 27 and not on Monday as announced originally.

Tamil Nadu courts order release of 61 Sri Lankan fishermen

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 11:34

Two courts in Tamil Nadu have ordered the release of 61 Sri Lankan fishermen arrested between July and November last year.

Sri Lanka realeses over 120 Indian fishermen

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 20:01

More than 120 Indian fishermen, arrested by Sri Lankan Navy in the past several months, were released on Friday in line with the reciprocal agreement reached between the two countries to set free detained fishermen.

India, Sri Lanka exchange jailed fishermen

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 19:21

India and Sri Lanka Thursday exchanged jailed fishermen on the narrow sea dividing the two countries, the Indian Coast Guard said.

India, Sri Lanka to release each other`s fishermen, vessels

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 20:45

India and Sri Lanka on Wednesday agreed to free all fishermen and release their vessels under their custody "immediately", Sri Lankan Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Rajitha Senaratne said.

MHA may deny sanction to prosecute Italian marines under stringent law

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 19:55

The Home Ministry is likely to deny sanction to prosecute two Italian marines accused of killing two Kerala fishermen under a law which provides only death penalty.

Invoking SUA amounts to terming Italy a terrorist state: Italian govt to SC

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 19:10

Italian Government on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court challenging invocation of anti-terrorism law against its two marines, saying it "would tantamount to the Republic of Italy being termed a terrorist state".

Sri Lanka frees 20 Indian fishermen

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:53

Sri Lanka has freed at least 20 Indian fishermen, even as the foreign ministers from the two countries spoke over phone to resolve the issue.

Lanka fisheries minister in India for crucial talks

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 19:30

Sri Lankan Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne left for New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss the thorny issue of detention of fishermen from both countries, officials said.

Decision soon on NIA`s move to prosecute marines

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 17:59

The Home Ministry is likely to decide in the next few days on NIA`s move seeking sanction to prosecute two Italian marines accused of killing two Kerala fishermen under a law which provides only death penalty.