Fishermen News - Latest Updates & Headlines
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.
TN fishermen associations to hold protests against recurring arrests by Sri Lankan Navy
Chennai, Feb 24: Fishermen associations across Tamil Nadu are gearing up for large-scale protests against the recurring arrests of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and the confiscation of their mechanized boats.
CM Stalin urges Centre to convene Joint Working Group to prevent fishermen arrests
Chennai, February 23: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday expressed concern over the increase in the capture of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, urging the Centre to convene a Joint Working Group (JWG) to find a permanent solution to the issue.
20 Kenyan fishermen killed in retaliatory attacks in border region
Nairobi, Feb 23: At least 20 Kenyan fishermen were killed on Saturday night by suspected Ethiopian militiamen in the Todonyang border area along Lake Turkana in northwestern Kenya, government officials and witnesses confirmed on Sunday.
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 32 Tamil fishermen, five boats seized
Chennai, Feb 23: The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 32 fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Lankan waters.
22 Indian fishermen released from Pakistan's custody, arrive at Attari-Wagah Border
Amritsar, February 22: 22 Indian fishermen detained in Pakistan for fishing in Pakistani waters between 2021 and 2022 have been released. The fishermen, mostly from Gujarat, Diu, and Uttar Pradesh, arrived at the Attari-Wagah border on Saturday.
15 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka return to India
Chennai, February 21: A group of 15 Indian fishermen who were repatriated from Sri Lanka arrived in Chennai on Thursday evening, officials said. They will now be sent to their respective homes.
Petition filed in HC seeking motorized boat travel for Katchatheevu festival
Madurai, February 21: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre and the State regarding a public interest litigation (PIL) petition.
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 10 TN fishermen
Chennai, Feb 20: The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested ten fishermen, hailing from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, for allegedly trespassing into its territorial waters.
We promised, we did it, says Thandel producer Bunny Vas as film's collections go past the 100 crore mark
Chennai, Feb 17: Delighted with the fact that the collections of his film, ‘Thandel’, featuring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi in the lead, had gone past the Rs 100 crore mark, producer Bunny Vas, who bet big on the film, has now said, “We promised, we did it.”
14 Indian fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy
Rameswaram, February 9: Fourteen fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday for allegedy entering the waters of the island country, the Sri Lankan Navy said.
Sri Lankan navy arrests 14 TN fishermen, seizes mechanised boat
Chennai, Feb 9: The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 14 fishermen from Tamil Nadu in the early hours of Sunday. Their mechanised boat was also seized by the Sri Lankan authorities.
Gujarat: Fishermen in Valsad thank PM Modi, say govt subsidy helping them a lot
Valsad (Gujarat), Feb 7: Most of the people from the fishermen community live in the villages located on the 70-km long sea coast of Valsad district of Gujarat. The sea is their only source of livelihood.
Find permanent solution: DMK's Kanimozhi urges Centre to act on freeing Tamil Nadu fishermen in Sri Lanka
New Delhi, February 7: DMK MP Kanimozhi on Friday called on the central government to take urgent steps to secure the release of 97 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy.
Thandel is inspired by a true story, says producer Allu Aravind
Chennai, Feb 3: Producer Allu Aravind has disclosed that director Chandoo Mondeti's eagerly-awaited film Thandel, featuring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi in the lead, is based on a true story in which Indian fishermen from Andhra Pradesh were taken prisoners by Pakistan authorities and imprisoned for 22 years.
10 TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; mechanised boat seized
Chennai, Feb 3: Ten fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in the early hours of Monday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
She brings so much energy to screen: Naga Chaitanya on working with Sai Pallavi in 'Thandel'
Mumbai, January 31: Actor Naga Chaitanya, who is gearing up for the release of his film 'Thandel', talked about his role and shared his working experience with co-star Sai Pallavi.
Naga Chaitanya on working with Sai Pallavi in Thandel
Mumbai, January 31: Naga Chaitanya, who is gearing up for the release of his film 'Thandel', talked about his role and shared his working experience with co-star Sai Pallavi.
India lodged strong protest against Sri Lanka over firing on Indian fishermen: MEA
New Delhi, January 31: India has lodged a strong protest with Sri Lanka over the recent detentions of Indian fishermen including an incident where fire was opened on them, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
Tamil Nadu: Six Indian fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison, arrive in Chennai
Tamil Nadu, January 30: Six Indian fishermen who were detained in Sri Lanka have been released and returned to Chennai. Upon their arrival, they were received by Fisheries Department officials, marking the latest instance in the ongoing tensions between Indian fishermen and the Sri Lankan authorities.
Arrest of fishers by Lankan Navy: TN fishermen association to protest in Rameswaram on Jan 31
Chennai, Jan 29: Tamil Nadu fishermen associations have announced a large-scale protest in Rameswaram on Friday, January 31, in response to the continued arrests of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.
India lodges strong protest against firing by Sri Lankan Navy during apprehension of fishermen, MEA calls Acting High Commissioner
New Delhi, January 28: India has lodged strong protest against firing by the Sri Lankan Navy during apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen in the close proximity of Delft Island on Tuesday. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in Delhi to lodge protest over the incident.
India summons Lankan envoy, lodges 'strong protest' over firing on Indian fishermen
New Delhi, Jan 28: India on Tuesday summoned the Sri Lankan envoy in New Delhi to lodge a strong protest over an incident of firing by the Sri Lankan Navy during the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen in the proximity of Delft Island, earlier in the day.
Firing in Jaffna Sea leaves two Indian fishermen injured
Tamil Nadu, January 28: In a concerning incident, two Indian fishermen from Karaikal were injured when the Sri Lankan Navy allegedly opened fire in the Jaffna Sea.
33 TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, three boats seized
Chennai, Jan 26: The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 33 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). Three mechanised boats, reportedly of high value, were also seized, said officials.