Delft Island

Five Indian fishermen injured in firing by Sri Lankan Navy

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Five Indian fishermen injured in firing by Sri Lankan Navy

New Delhi: India lodged a strong protest with Sri Lanka after an incident of firing by the Sri Lankan Navy during the arrest of 13 Indian fishermen in the proximity of Delft Island was reported in the early hours of Tuesday. Sri Lanka’s acting high commissioner in Delhi was summoned to the external affairs ministry … Read more

Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan Navy release 18 fishermen arrested from Rameswaram

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Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan Navy release 18 fishermen arrested from Rameswaram

The Sri Lankan Navy released the 18 fishermen arrested from Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram for allegedly crossing the border. The fishermen reached Chennai on Tuesday and were welcomed at the airport. The fishermen were apprehended while they were fishing near Delft Island in Palk Bay Sea on February 8.As per the fishermen’s association, two fishing boats … Read more