Political parties, fishermen object to hydrocarbon project in TN, demand its revocationPolitical parties and fishermen oppose a hydrocarbon exploration project in Ramanathapuram. They demand the Centre cancel the project. The ...
25 Aug, 2025, 12.43 PM IST
Tamil Nadu begins 61-day fishing ban in state; Here's whyThe annual 61-day fishing ban in Tamil Nadu starts. It aims to conserve marine resources. The ban covers the Bay of Bengal, Palk Bay, and G...
15 Apr, 2025, 05.40 PM IST
Sri Lanka releases 11 Indian fishermen as special gesture after talks between PM Modi, Prez DissanayakeSri Lanka released at least 11 Indian fishermen as a goodwill gesture after talks between PM Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura K...
06 Apr, 2025, 12.08 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan Navy release 18 fishermen arrested from RameswaramSri Lankan Navy released 18 Indian fishermen arrested near Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram for border crossing. They arrived in Chennai on Tuesday,...
13 Feb, 2024, 10.12 AM IST
Rajya Sabha clears bill on fixed 50-year lease for offshore mineralsOffshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill,: There are so many safeguards through legislations and rules, he said a...
04 Aug, 2023, 01.16 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi writes to PM, demands special package for cyclone-hit fishermen of TN, KeralaThe Congress leader highlighted the sufferings of the cyclone-hit fishermen, whom he had met during his recent visit to Kerala and Tamil Na...
17 Dec, 2017, 11.36 PM IST
Mobile advisory app a hit among fishermenA study conducted by the CMFRI in 13 fishermen societies in Maharashtra has found that the fishermen could save up to 30% of fuel consumpti...
18 Jan, 2017, 03.49 PM IST
Jaya writes to Modi on fishermen issueTaking exception to the continued arrests of Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu government has told the Centre that Colombo's ...
01 Oct, 2015, 02.52 PM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 475 crore rehab package of port projectKerala cabinet today accorded sanction to a Rs 475 crore rehabilitation package to those who would be affected due to implementation of Viz...
30 Sep, 2015, 09.25 PM IST
Latin Catholic Church in Kerala opposes UDF government's Rs 7,500 crore Vizhinjam projectThe protest by the Church comes at a time when the state government is set to sign construction agreement with Adani Port on August 17.
02 Aug, 2015, 05.00 PM IST
Will continue to engage with India on fishermen issue: Sri LankaDays after rejecting India's proposal to allow its fishermen to catch fish in Lankan waters, Sri Lanka has said it will continue to engage ...
01 Jun, 2015, 06.11 PM IST
Government gives nod to sea plane landing in Goa waters amid protestsTraditional fishermen have threatened to end their lives if Goa government allows the sea planes to operate in the waters disturbing their ...
23 May, 2015, 03.47 PM IST
Fishermen associations to join PM Modi, Maithripala Sirisena in talks to end disuptePresident Maithripala Sirisena discussed with PM Narendra Modi the long-standing issue and its adverse impact when they met in New Delhi.
19 Feb, 2015, 04.33 AM IST
Arrest of fishermen attempt to spoil conducive atmosphere: J JayalalithaaJayalalithaa has said that the latest arrest of Indian fishermen by SL Navy was an attempt by some elements to "spoil" the conducive atmosp...
31 Jan, 2014, 11.43 AM IST
- Tamil Nadu for scrapping of Sethusamundram project, final arguments in August
Tamil Nadu government today pleaded with the SC that controversial Sethusamundram project should be scrapped.
29 Apr, 2013, 09.19 PM IST
- Fishermen want protection from Asean treaty
While Kerala government is resolutely opposing the Asean treaty, arguing that it would adversely affect the livelihood of tens of thousands...
03 Sep, 2009, 12.48 AM IST
- Traditional fishermen see fishy side to Asean treaty
The Akhila Kerala Dheevara Sabha, the association of Dheevaras, a traditional fishing community in the state, is demanding that the Centre ...
01 Sep, 2009, 02.39 PM IST