Page 2 - Indian Fishermen

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 22 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 22 Indian fishermen and seized two fishing trawlers for allegedly poaching in the country's territorial waters.

56 Indian fishermen released by Sri Lanka on January 25, says govt

Fifty-six Indian fishermen were released by Sri Lanka on January 25, the government said on Thursday, insisting that both sides should ensure that there was no use of force against the community

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 12 more Indian fishermen for alleged poaching

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 12 more Indian fishermen and seized two fishing trawlers for allegedly poaching in the country's territorial waters

Stalin urges Centre to ensure permanent solution to fishermen issue

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has urged the Centre to find a permanent solution to the fishermen's issue

Skylo, FISHCOPFED tie up to improve fishermen safety, profitability

Skylo has partnered with the National Federation of Fishers Cooperatives in India (FISHCOPFED) to improve the safety of fishermen, increase their profitability and bolster ecosystem sustainability

Cyclone Tauktae: 15 fishermen who went to sea from Kozhikode missing

At least 15 fishermen who ventured into the sea on May 5 from Beypore port in Kozhikode are missing. All of them are natives of Tamil Nadu

Deposit compensation given by Italy for kin of fishermen, SC tells Centre

The Supreme Court Friday directed the Centre to deposit in its account the compensation given by Italy for the kin of two Indian fishermen killed by Italian Marines off the Kerala coast in February 20

SC to hear Centre's plea to close cases against Italian marines on April 9

Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on April 9 the Centre's plea seeking closure of cases against two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast in Feb 2012

This aerospace engineer's firm saves fishermen's lives using satellite tech

Thousands of fishermen perish at sea every year due to poor connectivity technology. Parthsarathi Trivedi is addressing this issue via his firm Skylo Technologies, which runs a satellite-based network

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 20 Indian fishermen, detains two boats: Officials

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 20 Indian fishermen and detained two boats for allegedly fishing in that country's waters, officials here said on Thursday

Sri Lankan Navy apprehends nine Indian fishermen, seize one boat

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested nine Indian fishermen and seized one boat for allegedly fishing in that country's waters, besides damaging fishing nets in a separate incident

India calls on Sri Lanka for early release of 40 arrested fishermen

India on Wednesday called on Sri Lanka to ensure the early release of fishermen arrested recently on the charge of poaching in Sri Lankan waters

Fishermen advised not to sail into rough Arabian sea till June 4

Adam H. Sobel, Atmospheric scientist at the Columbia University has also anticipated a cyclone over the Arabian Sea, early next week.

Of 20 mn fishermen, Kisan credit cards given to 8,400 so far, says govt

However, not many cards could be distributed to fish farmers due to lack of awareness and delay in issuing RBI guidelines for implementation of this facility, sources said.

Indian fisherman's body reaches home months after death in Pakistan jail

Nanubhai was arrested by Pakistan maritime authorities in November last year for allegedly straying into the neighbouring country's waters

Pakistan releases 147 Indian fishermen jailed in Karachi since 8 months

From Lahore, the fishermen will cross the Wagah border and return home tomorrow

Goa govt pledges to examine fishermen's welfare schemes, protect interests

All these years, the traditional fishermen were deprived of their rights

Tamil Nadu fishermen on strike seeking release of detainees from Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 49 fishermen from Tamil Nadu yesterday

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 48 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu

About 12 mechanised boats of the fishermen were also seized by the navy

Indian fishermen released from Sri Lankan custody, arrive in Tamil Nadu

The Sri Lankan Government had on July 28 agreed to release the fishermen