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Chief Minister, J Jayalalithaa to take necessary steps to trace the missing fisherman as his family members back home were deeply worried.

10 Sri Lankan fishermen held for fishing in Indian waters

The fishermen hailing from Neduntheevu in the Palk Strait were detained late last night.

8 March 2017 5:53 PM IST

Chief Minister, J Jayalalithaa to take necessary steps to trace the missing fisherman as his family members back home were deeply worried.

Lankans fired from aqua bikes, says survivor clinton

Sri Lankan Naval patrol comprised about ten aqua bikes carrying armed personnel, who opened fire at the Rameswaram...

8 March 2017 1:35 AM IST

Chief Minister, J Jayalalithaa to take necessary steps to trace the missing fisherman as his family members back home were deeply worried.

Sri Lanka promises thorough probe in Tamil Nadu fisherman killing:...

Bridgo, 22, from Rameswaram was shot dead allegedly while he was fishing in a mechanised boat.

7 March 2017 12:57 PM IST

During the high level discussions, it was mutually agreed to further streamlining the procedure for release and repatriation of fishermen. (Photo: Representational Image)

Protests in Rameswaram after Indian fisherman shot dead by Lankan navy

Fishermen Association said the fishermen were fishing within Indian waters; Lankan navy did not even fire a warning...

7 March 2017 10:40 AM IST

With the setting up of the harbour, 250 motor boats and 200 country vessels can be safely parked benefiting fishermen. (Photo: Representational Image)

Lankan Navy arrests 10 TN fishermen, damages fishing equipments

On February 1, five Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested and their boat impounded by the SL Navy for allegedly fishing in...

7 Feb 2017 12:11 PM IST

Indian fishermen will be released, but their fishing vessels will not be returned, Sri Lankan officials said. (Photo: Representational Image)

Tamil Nadu: Five fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy

The fishermen were arrested near Neduntheevu and their boats were impounded by the Sri Lankan navy.

2 Feb 2017 1:56 PM IST

The huge congregation of pilgrims at the Agni Theertham shore in Rameswaram on the occasion of Thai Amavasai on Friday. (Photo: DC)

Rituals: Over one lakh flock to Rameswaram

Pilgrims and devotees later offered customary worship at the Sri Ramanathaswamy temple here.

28 Jan 2017 6:54 AM IST

Indian fishermen will be released, but their fishing vessels will not be returned, Sri Lankan officials said. (Photo: Representational Image)

Tamil Nadu fishermen chased away by SL navy, fishing nets cut

The naval men rounded up 10 boats and snapped the fishing nets and asked the fishermen to return.

19 Jan 2017 1:07 PM IST

Indian fishermen will be released, but their fishing vessels will not be returned, Sri Lankan officials said. (Photo: Representational Image)

10 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Lankan Navy

The arrest comes three days after Sri Lanka agreed to set free 51 Indian fishermen already in its custody.

5 Jan 2017 10:15 AM IST

The decision to rebuild the shrine came forth last year from people of both countries when Rameswaram fishermen visit the islet for the annual festival at St. Antonys church.

Katchatheevu church consecrated

The task was entrusted to the Sri Lankan Army to rebuild the historic shrine and its consecration was originally...

24 Dec 2016 6:11 AM IST

Fishermen attempt to retrieve their boats, which had overturned due to the impact of cyclone Vardah, to safer grounds on Tuesday (Photo: N. Sampath)

Tamil Nadu: Pamban fishermen boycott work demanding release of...

The fishermen also demanded the release of the boats confiscated and stated that the strike will go on until the...

22 Dec 2016 1:07 PM IST

The kidnap took place after fishermen of Anjaneyapuram held 18 fishermen of Chennai. (Representational image)

12 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka day after Panneerselvam...

The arrest comes a day after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam asked the Centre to send a 'firm message' to Sri...

21 Dec 2016 11:36 AM IST