As Kerala and Karnataka battle the furry of the floods raging across the states, the nation-wide help has been in continuous availability – be it the state governments organising relief camps and announcing relief funds; or army navy air-force and even fishermen diving in to rescue people, or in fact,[Read More…]
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Ahead of Independence Day, 30 Indian prisoners set free by Pakistan
As a goodwill gesture, Pakistan government has released 30 Indian prisoners, including 27 fishermen, from jail on Monday, confirmed the Foreign Ministry. The 27 fishermen today reached Lahore and will be handed over to the Indian authorities at the Wagah Border. “This is in line with Pakistan’s consistent policy of[Read More…]
Pakistan releases 68 Indian fishermen as goodwill gesture
Islamabad: Pakistan released 68 Indian fishermen on Sunday as a goodwill gesture, officials said. The Indian fishermen had been arrested for intrusion into Pakistani waters for illegal fishing and were freed from a prison in the Pakistani port city Karachi, Xinhua news agency reported. They will be handed over to Indian[Read More…]
Sri Lanka floods: Death toll rises to 126
Sri Lanka witnessed the worst flood since 2003 which affected over 4, 23,068 people and in 15 districts. According to current reports, the death toll on Sunday rose to 126, as security forces and rescuers stepped up search and rescue operations after weather condition improved and floodwaters receded. The 2003[Read More…]
TN: Activists stage demo against attacks on fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy
Tamizhar Desiya Amaippu activists on Saturday staged a demonstration in Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram to condemn the attacks on Tamil Nadu fishermen allegedly by the Sri Lankan Navy. The organisation’s leader Pazha Nedumaran alleged that nearly 700 Tamil fishermen had already been killed by the Lankan Navy and no compensation has[Read More…]
Iran releases 15 Indian fishermen
The 15 Indian fishermen who were arrested after they had ventured out from Bahrain on October 20, 2016, by the Iranian authorities, have been finally released. On March 14 this year, the Iran court has issued the release orders, yet due to the Iran holidays, their release was delayed. Current Minister[Read More…]
Pakistan apprehends over 100 Indian fishermen
Over 100 Indian fishermen were allegedly apprehended and around 18 of their boats seized by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) off Jakhau coast in Gujarat’s Kutch district, a fishermen association official said on Sunday. “We have learnt that more than 100 fishermen who were on board around 18 fishing boats[Read More…]
Shashi Tharoor pushes for government interference over fishermen issue
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday pursued the Central government’s intrusion concerning the recent trend of incidents involving fishermen being killed and detained by neighboring countries after they allegedly drifted into international waters. Appealing for a special assistance package to ensure justice for fishermen, he says that they are living[Read More…]
13 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
Fishermen in Rameshwaram to hold indefinite strike against fishing ban
Fishermen in Rameshwaram have declared to go on an indefinite hunger strike against the government ban on fishing for 45 days from mid-April which will continue throughout the month of May exclusively during the fish breeding season. Notably, this ban is enforced to safeguard the fishes during their breeding season[Read More…]
4 Fishermen seriously injured after attack by Sri Lankan fishermen
Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
Ten Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
Goodwill gesture! Indian fishermen released from Pakistan reach India
Pakistan government on Saturday released 218 Indian fishermen as a ‘goodwill gesture’ at the Wagah border. The team, headed by KR Patni, has been camping in Amritsar since January 5 to receive the freed fishermen and bringing them to Gujarat. “We have received the 218 fishermen early on Saturday morning[Read More…]
218 fishermen freed by Pakistan; one dies before release
An Indian fisherman, just before he was to be released along with 218 others on Thursday by Pakistan as a ‘goodwill gesture’, died of heart attack in a Karachi jail, according to Gujarat Fishermen Association. Deceased Jeeva Bhagwan (37) hailed from Khan Village in Una tehsil of Gir Somnath district[Read More…]
Pakistan releases 220 Indian fishermen
As a goodwill gesture aimed at easing tensions, Pakistan on Sunday has released over 200 Indian fishermen. “We have total of 518 Indian fishermen out of which 220 are being released today as a goodwill gesture of the Pakistan government. In the next phase, 219 fishermen will be released on[Read More…]
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 7 Indian fishermen
Srilankan Naval personnel arrested seven Tamil Nadu fishermen for allegedly fishing near Neduntheevu in the island nation, the navy said on Tuesday. The fishermen were arrested in the waters northwest of Delft Island on Monday and were taken to Kangesanthurai Port in Sri Lanka, Sekar, Pudukkottai Fisheries Department Assistant Director,[Read More…]
Meet Advay Ramesh, a teen who is making a huge impact on the fishermen community
A 14-year-old Chennai teen Advay Ramesh has won the prestigious Google Community Impact Award from Asia for creating a device that enhances fishermen’s safety and productivity, announced Google India on Wednesday. Advay, a class 10 student from Chennai’s National Public School, has also added another feather to his cap by[Read More…]