Two fishermen drown as boat sinks in chase by Sri Lankan Navy

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 15:21

Two fishermen drowned and three others were injured when their boat capsized while being chased allegedly by Sri Lankan naval vessels off this coastal town.

Murali to inaugurate cricket pitches in former LTTE stronghold

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 16:39

Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan will be inaugurating the new cricket pitches laid in a stadium in the former LTTE stronghold of Kilinochchi.

17 TN fishermen attacked by Lankan boatmen

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 20:05

In two separate incidents, 17 fishermen from various hamlets in Nagapattinam district were Thursday allegedly attacked by their Sri Lankan counterparts in mid-sea off the Kodiakarai coast, officials said.

Judicial remand of fishermen extended

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 14:08

A Sri Lankan court on Thursday extended the judicial remand of 39 fishermen of Karaikal and Rameswaram, arrested by the Lankan navy last month for allegedly fishing in their waters, fishermen association sources said.

Lankan court orders release of 19 arrested TN fishermen

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 13:06

A Sri lankan court on Wednesday ordered release of 19 Tamil Nadu fishermen, who were arrested by Lankan Navy.

Three boats damaged in Lankan navy firing

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 17:24

Sri Lankan Naval personnel allegedly opened fire twice at Indian fishermen in the Palk Strait, damaging three boats.

SL Tamils issue: TNA Parliamentarian calls on BJP leaders

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 00:16

Coming out in full support of the demands for boycotting Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at Colombo, TNA leader and Lankan Parliamentarian R Sambanthan on Tuesday urged India to press for the 13th amendment to empower Lankans in the island nation.

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.

Sri Lanka opener Tillakaratne Dilshan ends Test career

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 23:24

Sri Lanka opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan is retiring from test cricket to make way for the next generation but will still be available for the shorter forms of the game.

Venkatesh Prasad among Sri Lanka team head coach aspirants

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 21:11

Former India medium pacer Venkatesh Prasad is among the eight short-listed aspirants who could take over as head coach of the Sri Lankan cricket team, a top SLC official said on Tuesday.

Karuna seeks release of all TN fishermen and boats

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 13:01

DMK on Monday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to take "resolute" steps to stop atrocities on Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy and retrieve confiscated fishing trawlers.