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Mehbooba Mufti, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq renew call for India-Pakistan dialogue for resolution of all issues including J&K- Canadian man, who posed as New Jersey teen to sexually exploit over 145 US children, sentenced for 33 years
- Sri Lanka's ex-president Wickremesinghe shifted to prison hospital following remand
- "Our government has inherited the problem": EAM replies on Indian fishermen detained by Sri LankaExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the issue of Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lanka, stating it dates back to jurisdiction...27 Mar, 2025, 02.08 PM IST
- Sri Lanka's President Wickremesinghe to hold talks with TNA ahead of visit to IndiaSri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe will hold talks with the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on Tuesday in Parliament in a bid to sett...17 Jul, 2023, 11.59 AM IST
- Sri Lanka informs European Union of action to review anti-terror law and on progress in reconciliationIn a resolution adopted on June 10, the European Parliament called for the repeal of Sri Lanka''s Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and con...02 Jul, 2021, 02.21 PM IST
- India keeps Sri Lanka guessing on atrocities against TamilsLanka has sought India's support following the UN report but New Delhi is yet to take a call, ET has learnt. The decision on ECT has been a...04 Feb, 2021, 10.05 PM IST
- Sri Lanka coronavirus prison riot leaves 8 dead, over 50 woundedThe incident comes as pandemic-related unrest has been growing in Sri Lanka's overcrowded prisons. Inmates have staged protests in recent w...30 Nov, 2020, 01.29 PM IST
- More nationals in Pakistan jails than acknowledged: IndiaThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed the Lok Sabha last week that 337 Indian prisoners, including fishermen, were believed to be...24 Mar, 2020, 10.34 AM IST
- Tamil prisoners may be released to tilt scales in favour of Rajapaksa"President (Maithripala) Sirisena and Prime Minister Rajapaksa would make a decision (on the issue) very soon," Namal tweeted in Tamil lang...04 Nov, 2018, 01.53 PM IST
- 75 defence personnel in Pakistan's custody: GovernmentHe also said that as of July 27, there are 417 fishermen in Pakistan's custody and 15 fishermen in Sri Lanka's custody, who are believed to...12 Jul, 2018, 11.25 AM IST
- Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena orders release of 37 Indian fishermenPresident of Rameswaram Fishermen's Association Sesuraja, who led the team to Sri Lanka, told PTI that Sirisena told them that the fisherme...13 May, 2015, 09.47 AM IST
- 38 Indian fishermen on fast unto death in Sri Lanka jailAt least 38 Indian fishermen lodged in Sri Lanka's Jaffna prison for alleged poaching are on a fast unto death demanding their early releas...03 Dec, 2014, 11.18 PM IST
- 5 Indian fishermen released in Sri Lanka after presidential pardonIndia on November 11 had filed an appeal in the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka against a verdict of the high court awarding death sentence to t...19 Nov, 2014, 08.07 PM IST
- Avail extradition treaty to bring back 5 fishermen, says a petitionPetitioner S M Anantha Murugan submitted that nine agreements had been signed between the two countries, including on Maritime boundary and...03 Nov, 2014, 07.00 PM IST
- India hopeful that fishermen issue will be resolvedIndia today said it has conveyed its "concern" to Sri Lanka over the death sentence given by a court there to five Indian fishermen.31 Oct, 2014, 07.34 PM IST
- Government to engage with Sri Lanka for release of Indian fishermenConcerned over arrest and harassment of Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan navy, government said it would continue to engage with the island na...19 Feb, 2014, 04.37 PM IST
- DMK MPs call on PM Manmohan Singh, seek action for Tamil Nadu fishermen's releaseA delegation of DMK MPs, led by TR Baalu, called upon PM Manmohan Singh and urged him to take steps to get Tamil Nadu fishermen released fr...06 Feb, 2014, 02.45 PM IST
- SL navy turned Bay of Bengal into an "open-air prison": KarunanidhiThe fate of fishermen had been left in a limbo by Central and state governments, says DMK President.12 Dec, 2013, 03.32 PM IST
- Sri Lanka handover Indian prisoners under exchange programmeSri Lanka has started the process of handing over nine Indian prisoners, undergoing life imprisonment, to India.15 Aug, 2013, 03.51 PM IST
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