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Yet another drama...: AIADMK's Kovai Sathyan attacks Tamil Nadu govt over letter to retrieve Katchatheevu

Chennai, April 4: AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's recent call for the Union government to retrieve Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka and accused him of staging a "drama" for political gain ahead of the upcoming elections.

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.

Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi condemning offshore mining, urges govt to cancel tenders

New Delhi, March 29: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi has strongly opposed the central government's decision to permit offshore mining along the coasts of Kerala, Gujarat, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, calling it a move that threatens marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of coastal communities.

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).

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.

Centre allocated Rs 3,490 crore for fishing harbours to promote exports

New Delhi, March 18: The Centre has allocated Rs 3,490 crore as financial assistance to the states, Union Territories, and implementing agencies for the construction of fishing harbours, fish landing centres, and modernisation and maintenance dredging of existing fishing harbours to promote seafood exports which have doubled to Rs. 60,523.89 crore in the last 10 years, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Kerala to support initiatives for Marine Stewardship Council certification in fisheries

Thiruvananthapuram, March 12: Emphasising the urgent need to maintain sustainability in the fisheries sector, the Kerala government has offered to support initiatives for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.

Tamil Nadu: Orange alert issued for Thoothukudi; heavy rains impact salt production, boats docked

Thoothukudi, March 12: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Thoothukudi district on March 11 and 12, warning of heavy rainfall in the region.

Odisha: Fire engulfs several boats at Paradip fishing port in Jagatsinghpur; no casualties reported

Jagatshinghpur, March 6: A massive fire broke out at the Paradip Fishing Port in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district on Thursday, destroying several boats, officials said.

Environmental group accuses China of depleting Argentina's marine resources

Buenos Aires, March 6: China possesses the largest fishing fleet globally, which is increasingly depleting Argentina's marine resources through a combination of legal and illegal fishing activities, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported, citing an Argentinian environmental organization

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.

TNPCB to establish centres in coastal districts to collect discarded fishing gears

Chennai, March 3: The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) is set to establish collection centres in 12 coastal districts to manage abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG).

Post-Budget webinar held focussing on harnessing fisheries resources in Exclusive Economic Zone and High Seas

New Delhi, March 2: Rajeev Ranjan Singh, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy, participated virtually in a day-long post-Budget webinar on "Agriculture and Rural Prosperity."

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.

Kerala: CMFRI to integrate fishing data for strengthening scientific research

Kochi, Feb 28: The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has decided that CMFRI’s scientific data collection could be enhanced by integrating real-time fishing data directly from fishermen, resulting in refined scientific research.

24-hour coastal shutdown against offshore mining in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 27: All fishing activities in Kerala have come to a grinding halt after the Fisheries Coordination Committee called for a 24-hour total coastal shutdown protesting against the Centre's move to mine the sea off the Kollam coast.

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.

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.

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.

Use of AI-based system to promote 'Second Blue Revolution' in Maha: Minister

Mumbai, Dec 12: Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane on Wednesday said that use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based system is the need of hour to increase fish production and further strengthen the safety of fishermen.

South Korea: Four dead, six missing after fishing trawler sinks off southern coast

Yeosu (South Korea), Feb 9: A fishing trawler with 14 crew members on board sank in waters off South Korea's southern coast early on Sunday, leaving four people dead and six missing, officials said, with rescue efforts underway.

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.

Kanyakumari MP moves Adjournment Motion on fishing community 'crisis', funding cuts

New Delhi, Feb 6: Kanyakumari Lok Sabha MP Vijay Vasanth on Thursday moved an adjournment motion in the House, seeking a discussion on the crisis faced by the fishing community in Tamil Nadu and the funding cut to the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR).

Makers of Sai Pallavi, Naga Chaitanya-starrer 'Thandel' thank AP government for permission to hike ticket price

Chennai, Feb 5: The makers of director Chandoo Mondeti's upcoming film, 'Thandel', featuring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi in the lead, have now thanked the Andhra Pradesh government for granting them permission to hike the prices of the film's tickets during the first week of the film's release.

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.

Trailer of Naga Chaitanya-starrer Thandel released

Chennai, Jan 23: The makers of director Chandoo Mondeti's Thandel, featuring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi in the lead, on Tuesday released the much-awaited trailer of the film, which has now disclosed that the title 'Thandel' means leader.

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.

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.

Sri Lanka Navy arrests 13 TN fishermen, seize boat

Chennai, Jan 28: Thirteen Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy early Tuesday morning for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). Their mechanised fishing boat was also seized.

41 Indian fishermen released from Sri Lankan custody return home

Chennai, Jan 22: Forty-one fishermen from Tamil Nadu, arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on September 8, 2024, for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), arrived at Chennai Airport, said officials on Wednesday.

Tamil Nadu: 15 fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison arrive at Chennai airport

Chennai, January 16: 15 Indian fishermen who were released from a Sri Lankan prison arrived at Chennai airport on Thursday morning.

Researchers develop sea robot to monitor fish populations, aid ecological conservation

Jerusalem, Jan 13: Israeli researchers have developed an innovative marine robot to monitor fish populations automatically and accurately, the University of Haifa (UH) said in a statement.

British Navy arrests ten Indian fishermen from TN near Diego Garcia island

Chennai, Jan 13: Even as Tamil Nadu’s coastal communities continue to face challenges due to the regular arrests of fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, another group of ten fishermen from Thothoor village in the state has been allegedly arrested by the British Navy near Diego Garcia Island in the central Indian Ocean.

Eight TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, boats seized

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