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Andhra Pradesh cabinet approves construction of assembly building, High Court
Amaravati, April 15: The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday, approved infrastructure projects, including the construction of the State Assembly building at a cost of Rs 617 crore and the High Court building at Rs 786 crore.
61-day fishing ban begins in TN; fishermen urge vigilance against illegal trawling
Chennai, April 15: The 61-day annual fishing ban along Tamil Nadu's coast began in the early hours of Tuesday and will continue until June 14.
Fish prices surge ahead of 61-day-long fishing ban in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, April 14: With the annual 61-day fishing ban set to come into effect from midnight on April 14, fish prices have skyrocketed at the Kasimedu fish market in Chennai.
Sri Lanka releases 14 Indian fishermen during PM Modi's visit
Colombo, April 6: In a significant gesture underscoring growing bilateral goodwill, Sri Lanka on Sunday released 14 Indian fishermen, during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the island nation.
PM Modi has 'personally' intervened in arrest of Indian fishermen issue: Senthil Thondaman
Chennai, April 5: President of the Ceylon Workers Congress and former Governor of Sri Lanka's Eastern Province, Senthil Thondaman, said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has 'personally' intervened in the arrest of Indian fishermen issue with the Sri Lankan authorities.
India, Sri Lanka discuss fishermen issue; Colombo to release 11 fishermen imminently: Foreign secy Misri
Colombo, April 5: The issue of fishermen was discussed in considerable detail between India and Sri Lanka, with Sri Lankan authorities informing India that they have decided to release 11 fishermen "imminently," according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
PM Modi should resolve TN fishermen issue with Sri Lanka duirng visit, says AIADMK's Kovai Sathyan
Chennai, April 5: AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the long-standing Tamil Nadu fishermen issue during his ongoing visit to Sri Lanka, calling for a resolution that satisfies both nations.
Tamil Nadu: Take all steps to retrieve Katchatheevu, CM Stalin writes to PM Modi
Chennai, April 3: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to take "immediate steps to review the Indo-Sri Lankan Agreement at the earliest so that the Katchatheevu Island is retrieved and the traditional fishing rights of our fishermen are permanently protected."
TN fishermen protest Chennai Marina loop road project
Chennai, April 3: Fishermen from 10 coastal villages, stretching from Nochikuppam to Srinivasa Puram (Mullikuppam) in Chennai, staged a massive protest on the Marina Loop Road on Thursday, demanding the establishment of a protected traditional fishing zone in the area.
DMK doing politics just before election: Palaniswami after TN Assembly passes resolution on Katchatheevu
Chennai, April 2: AIADMK General Secretary and Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday questioned the ruling DMK's intention in urging the Centre to retrieve Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka. Palaniswami asked why the DMK had not taken any steps when it was part of the ruling dispensation at the Centre.
This is yet another election drama: AIADMK's Kovai Sathyan after TN Assembly passes resolution to retrieve Katchatheevu
Chennai, April 2: AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan on Wednesday called Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin's urging the Centre to retrieve Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka "election drama". However, Sathyan said that his party would support any effort to retrieve the island from Sri Lanka.
TN Assembly passes unanimous resolution urging Centre to retrieve Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka
Chennai, April 2: The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Union government to take immediate steps to retrieve the Katchatheevu Island from Sri Lanka.
Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution for retrieval of Katchatheevu, says Govt must amend agreement with Lanka
Chennai, April 2: The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution calling for the retrieval of Katchatheevu island, with unanimous support from all parties present.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin to present resolution in state assembly on restoration of Katchatheevu Island
New Delhi, April 2: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will present a government resolution in the State Assembly on Wednesday advocating for the restoration of Katchatheevu Island.
KCBC supports Waqf Amendment Bill as Christian fishermen in Munambam face eviction: BJP's KVS Haridas
Kochi, April 1: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson KVS Haridas on Monday said that the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) has come out in support of the Waqf Amendment Bill, after seeing the plight of Christian fishermen in Munambam in Ernakulam district, who are facing eviction after the State Waqf board claimed their lands where they have been living for decades.
Bihar fishermen receive fish marketing kits under PMMSY, thank Modi government
Patna, March 30: Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), many fishermen and workers associated with the fisheries sector in Bihar were provided with fish marketing kits and bicycle ice boxes on Sunday.
PM Modi to raise fishermen issue during his meeting with Sri Lankan President: FS Misri
New Delhi, March 28: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sri Lanka next week, India on Friday raised the issue of the plight of Indian fishermen caught in the decades-old maritime dispute between the two neighbours.
India and Sri Lanka to sign updated agreement on defence cooperation during PM Modi's visit
New Delhi, March 28: India and Sri Lanka are working on an update of an existing agreement on defence cooperation that is expected to be concluded during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the island nation next week, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri revealed during a special media briefing in New Delhi on Friday.
TVK meet: Vijay's party demands withdrawal of Waqf Bill, continuation of bilingual policy
Chennai, March 28: The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, held its first-ever general council meeting on Friday in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, where it demanded withdrawal of the Waqf Bill and continuation of the bilingual policy.
Delegation meets jailed Indian fishermen in Sri Lanka, holds talks with Lankan counterparts
Chennai, March 27: A five-member delegation of fishermen leaders from Tamil Nadu, led by V.P. Jesuraja, visited Sri Lanka and met with 50 Indian fishermen currently imprisoned in Vavuniya jail.
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 11 TN fishermen, seize mechanised boat
Chennai, March 27: The Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday arrested 11 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
Our government has inherited the problem: EAM replies on Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka
New Delhi, March 27: Addressed the queries regarding the plight of Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lanka during the question hour in Rajya Sabha on Thursday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishanker said that the current government inherited the situation due to events that can be traced back to 1974 and 1976.
Tamil Nadu: 7 fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison reach Chennai
Chennai, March 27: Seven fishermen, who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy, were released from prison and reached Chennai Airport, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday.
Sri Lankan navy apprehends 11 Tamil Nadu fishermen, takes them to Kangesanthurai Naval camp for investigation
Chennai, March 27: The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 11 Tamil Nadu fishermen and took them to Kangesanthurai Naval camp for investigation, officials said on Thursday.
Vijay zeroing in on Ramanathapuram to contest 2026 TN Assembly polls
Chennai, March 24: Tamil superstar-turned-politician and founder of TVK, Vijay, is likely to contest from a constituency in the Ramanathapuram district during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Eleven TN fishermen released from Sri Lankan custody reach Chennai
Chennai, March 22: After their release from Sri Lankan custody, 11 fishermen from Rameswaram returned to Chennai, providing relief to their families and communities.
13 TN fishermen released from Sri Lankan custody arrive in Chennai
Chennai, March 20: Thirteen Tamil Nadu fishermen, including one who sustained gunshot injuries, arrived in Chennai after their release from Sri Lankan custody.
Sri Lankan Navy arrests three Tamil Nadu fishermen
Chennai, March 18: The Sri Lankan Navy arrested three fishermen from Thangachimadam in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district on Tuesday accusing them of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
Fishermen from India, Sri Lanka kick off St Anthony festival at Kachchatheevu Island
Kachchatheevu Island, March 14: Fishermen from India and Sri Lanka kicked off the St. Anthony festival by participating in the flag-hoisting ceremony and the 'Way of the Cross' procession at the church dedicated to St. Antony on the uninhabited Kachchatheevu Island.
EAM Jaishankar meets Tamil Nadu fishermen's delegation, discuss their concerns
New Delhi, March 13: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday met with a delegation of fishermen from Tamil Nadu, led by BJP state chief K Annamalai, in Delhi to discuss their concerns and explore sustainable solutions.
TN govt to hold meet with fishers on final Coastal Zone Management Plan draft
Chennai, March 10: The Tamil Nadu Environment Department will hold consultative meetings with representatives of various fishermen associations across the state to discuss the final draft of the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP).
TN: TVK to protest against arrest of Tamil fishermen
Chennai, March 9: Tamil superstar-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder-president Vijay will lead a large-scale agitation in Cuddalore, demanding a permanent solution to the recurring arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.
TN hikes compensation to owners of mechanised boats seized by Sri Lankan Navy
Chennai, March 4: The Tamil Nadu government has announced an increase in compensation for owners of mechanized boats seized by the Sri Lankan Navy. The compensation will be raised from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh per boat, as per an order issued by Chief Minister M.K.
Stalin urges Centre to protect Tamil fishermen from arrest by Sri Lankan Navy
Chennai, March 4: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged the Union government to take immediate steps to protect Tamil fishermen from frequent mid-sea attacks, arrests, and seizures by the Sri Lankan Navy.
TN govt must take constructive approach to solve fishermen issue: Guv RN Ravi
Chennai, March 2: Governor R.N. Ravi on Sunday called upon the Tamil Nadu government to work with the central government to solve the enduring problem of the fishing community in the state.
TN fishermen's arrest by Lankan Navy: Families continue indefinite hunger strike
Chennai, March 1: Fishermen and their families in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu continued their indefinite hunger strike, which began on Friday (February 28), demanding urgent intervention from the central government to secure the release of Indian fishermen imprisoned in Sri Lanka and retrieve their confiscated boats.
25 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka return to Chennai
Chennai, February 27: A group of 25 Indian fishermen who were sent back from Sri Lanka arrived at the Chennai International Airport on Thursday.
27 TN fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison, return home
Chennai, Feb 27: In a relief to the fishing community in Tamil Nadu, 27 fishermen, arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), were released from prison and reached Chennai International Airport on Thursday.
Tamil Nadu: Fishermen in Rameswaram go on indefinite strike after Sri Lanka Navy arrests 32 in Palk Bay sea
Rameswaram, February 24: A day after the Sri Lanka Navy seized 5 barges from Palk Bay sea on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and 32 fishermen were arrested, fishermen in Rameswaram went on an indefinite strike demanding the release of all the fishermen and boats detained by Sri Lankan Navy, fishermen's association said.
Rameswaram fishermen go on indefinite strike over Sri Lankan Navy arrests
Chennai, Feb 24: Fishermen in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, have launched an indefinite strike, demanding the immediate release of their colleagues arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy.