Katchatheevu News - Latest Updates & Headlines
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.
Tamil Nadu: Over 3400 pilgrims from Rameswaram head to Katchatheevu to participate in church festival
Ramanathapuram, March 14: Over 3400 pilgrims from Rameswaram began their voyage on Friday across the sea to participate in the two-day annual St Anthony's Church festival being held on Katchatheevu Island.
Indian Coast Guard deploys ships, aircraft to ensure safe passage for 3,400 pilgrims to Katchatheevu festival
Rameswaram, March 14: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has deployed ships and an aircraft to ensure the safety of fishermen travelling to Katchatheevu Island for the annual two-day festival at St. Antony's Church.
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.
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.