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.

Attacks on TN fishermen not in Indian waters: Official

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 17:43

A top Indian Navy official on Wednesday said there were no incidents of attacks on Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy in the country`s waters and asserted that adequate patrolling, including vigil by UAV, was being maintained in the Palk Bay.

16 Lankan fishermen arrested for fishing in Indian waters

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 00:38

Sixteen Sri Lankan fishermen were on Friday arrested by Indian Coast Guard off Krishnapatnam coast in Andhra Pradesh for allegedly fishing in Indian waters.

India justifies detention of US ship, crew`s arrest

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 19:10

India on Friday justified the detention of a ship owned by an American company and the arrest of its crew, saying the action was taken as the vessel in Indian waters carried arms, ammunition and armed guards without necessary authorisation.

Tamil Nadu police defend detention of US ship, crew

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 20:07

Tamil Nadu police on Thursday defended their action of detaining the US ship MV Seaman Guard Ohio asserting there is prima facie case against them for illegally straying into Indian territorial waters.

17 Pakistani fishermen held for entering Indian waters

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 15:50

Seventeen Pakistani nationals have been arrested along with their two boats for illegally entering Indian waters near Padala creek in Koteshwar off Kutch in Gujarat, BSF said on Friday.

Over 100 Myanmarese detained for crossing into Indian waters

Last Updated: Saturday, March 2, 2013, 14:37

A group of 108 Myanmarese nationals were detained after they illegally boarded a barge coming to Mumbai from the neighbouring country.

14 Pak fishermen held off Gujarat coast

Last Updated: Monday, April 2, 2012, 20:23

Fourteen Pakistani fishermen were apprehended on Monday for illegally entering Indian territory and two boats seized near Jakhau coast in Kutch district on Monday, Indian Coast Guard officials said.

TN fishermen intercepted by Lankan counterparts

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 00:43

About 15 Tamil Nadu fishermen were intercepted by their Lankan counterparts while fishing in Indian waters.

MT Pavit incident an aberration, says Navy chief

Last Updated: Saturday, August 20, 2011, 18:17

The drifting of merchant ship MT Pavit into the Indian waters undetected was an aberration, Navy chief said.

21 Sri Lankan fishermen held for entering Indian waters

Last Updated: Thursday, April 21, 2011, 00:19

Eleven fishermen were apprehended for allegedly fishing in the Andaman island and 10 others were nabbed when they entered the Indian waters at Minico island.