Detained fishermen ordered to be released

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 10:56

6 TN fishermen were injured when they were allegedly attacked by the SL Navy which briefly detained 13 others near Katchatheevu in the Palk Straits.

‘Repatriation of Indian fishermen from Lanka soon’

Last Updated: Thursday, December 22, 2011, 21:10

The repatriation of 22 Indian fishermen detained by SL Navy could take a couple of days as the process had been affected by "inclement weather.

SL Navy personnel march to `Sare Jahan se Achha`

Last Updated: Sunday, February 7, 2010, 22:22

It was a moment of applause for Sri Lankan Navy personnel as they marched to the tune of Mohammed Iqbal`s `Sare Jahan Se Achha`, drawing cheer from the crowd.

Karuna accuses SL navy of abducting 21 fishermen

Last Updated: Friday, September 18, 2009, 14:24

Tamil Nadu CM M Karunanidhi Friday accused the Sri Lankan Navy of abducting 21 fishermen when they were fishing near Katchatheevu, and demanded stern action from the Centre to stop recurrence of such incidents.