3 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy
Sri Lankan Navy apprehends three Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu near Delft Island. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the Palk Strait fishing grounds.
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Coast Guard Evacuates Sailor, Rescues Fishermen in Multi-Op Week
Indian Coast Guard swiftly evacuated a 24-year-old sailor off Goa, rescued 4 fishermen from Sri Lanka, and detained 35 poachers in Bangladeshi boats. Read about their lifesaving missions.
Special Flight Brings 233 Indians Home to Amritsar
A special Air India flight repatriated 233 Indian nationals from the US to Amritsar. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to assist citizens abroad. Read more.
Indian Coast Guard Ship Repatriates 12 Fishermen from Sri Lanka
ICGS Rani Durgavati successfully repatriated 12 Indian fishermen from Sri Lankan custody. The operation highlights crucial India-Sri Lanka maritime cooperation and safety for fishermen.
India Steps Up Efforts to Repatriate Fugitives from Abroad
India's MEA reaffirms its commitment to repatriating fugitives like Vijay Mallya to face trial. Legal and diplomatic channels are being actively pursued to ensure accountability.
Chennai Fishermen Squeezed by Cartel Despite Bumper Tuna Haul
Chennai's Kasimedu deep-sea fishermen face a price-fixing crisis despite a 100-tonne daily skipjack tuna catch. Middlemen slash profits, urgent govt intervention sought. Read more.
Rameswaram Fishermen Strike Over Sri Lanka Arrests
Mechanised boat fishermen in Rameswaram held a one-day strike demanding the release of 12 colleagues arrested by the Sri Lankan navy for allegedly crossing the maritime boundary. Over 700 boats remained anchored.
Families of 200 Indian fishermen meet Jaishankar for release
Delegation including activists & fisherfolk families met EAM Jaishankar, seeking urgent release of ~200 Indian fishermen languishing in Pakistan prisons despite completed sentences.
Sadanand Date Repatriated, Set to Become Maharashtra DGP
NIA chief Sadanand Date repatriated to Maharashtra cadre, poised to replace DGP Rashmi Shukla from Dec 31. Learn about the 26/11 hero's career and new role.
Indian Student Trapped in Ukraine Urges PM Modi for Help
An Indian student stranded in war-torn Ukraine makes a desperate plea to PM Modi, revealing he signed a contract to secure release from detention. Read his harrowing story and urgent call for repatriation.
TN Govt Seeks Help to Bring Back Coimbatore Youth's Body from Cambodia
Tamil Nadu government intervenes to repatriate the body of a 22-year-old from Coimbatore who died in Cambodia after a cyber fraud ordeal. The state will bear all expenses.
Coast Guard inspects trawler wreck after fatal collision
Indian Coast Guard inspects salvaged fishing trawler FB Paramita-11 that sank after a collision with a Bangladeshi vessel. 11 rescued, 2 bodies recovered. Investigation ongoing to ensure fishermen safety.
TN youth dies in Cambodia after cyber fraud captivity
A 22-year-old from Coimbatore died in Cambodia after being held captive by cyber fraudsters for refusing to work. His mother seeks help to repatriate his body. Read the full story.
35 Bangladeshi Fishermen Detained in Indian Waters
Indian Coast Guard and Navy detain 35 Bangladeshi fishermen in two trawlers for illegal entry. One vessel allegedly caught banned fish. Read the full details.
Rajasthan Youth's Body Returns from Saudi, Family Seeks Probe
The body of Ramesh Kumar Meghwal, who died under suspicious circumstances in Saudi Arabia, was repatriated after 36 days. His family refuses last rites, demanding a post-mortem to uncover the truth.
Calcutta HC Directs Wetlands Authority on Fishermen's Plea
Calcutta High Court orders East Kolkata Wetlands Authority to respond in 60 days after fishermen allege illegal wall blocks their fishing grounds for 40+ years. Read the full story.
Bodies recovered from sunken trawler near maritime border
Bodies of two fishermen recovered from FB Paramita-11 trawler that sank after alleged hit by Bangladeshi vessel. Three remain missing. Details on the tragic incident and ongoing search.
Manipur repatriates Delhi Police officers, seeks new team
Manipur Governor repatriates IPS officer & inspector to Delhi Police after 2+ years. State requests MHA for new officers to continue supervision of ethnic violence cases as per Supreme Court directions. Details inside.
BNHS Workshop Boosts Ujani Fishermen's Income via Indigenous Fish
The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) recently held a successful two-day workshop for Ujani fishermen, focusing on promoting indigenous fish species to enhance their earnings and ecological balance. Discover how this initiative is making waves.
Goa fishing canoe found, four fishermen rescued safely
A Goan fishing canoe with four fishermen, missing since Monday, was located off Karwar and brought to Talpona jetty. The rescue involved the Indian Coast Guard and Goa coastal police. Read the full story.
Indian Fisherman Killed in Bangladesh Vessel Attack
An Indian fisherman was killed with a spear-like weapon before a Bangladeshi patrol vessel hit their trawler near the maritime boundary. Five remain missing. Authorities are investigating.
Nagapattinam fishermen rescued after 4-hour sea ordeal
Four fishermen from Nagapattinam clung to a capsized boat for four hours in turbulent seas off Kodiyakkarai before a dramatic rescue by fellow fishermen. Read their harrowing survival story.
Trawler capsizes near India-Bangladesh border, 5 missing
A fishing trawler from Kolkata capsized near the India-Bangladesh maritime boundary. While 11 rescued, 5 remain missing. Allegations of collision emerge. Read the full story.
Odisha Man Reunited with Family After 17 Years in Bangladesh
Sudam Hembram, missing for 17 years, was reunited with his Odisha family at the India-Bangladesh border. Ham radio operators and diplomatic missions made the emotional homecoming possible. Read his incredible journey.
10 Fishing Boats Destroyed in Kollam Lake Fire
A major fire gutted 10 fishing boats in Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam. No casualties reported. Authorities order probe, fishermen seek compensation. Read the full report.
Mangaluru Sea Ambulance Service Operational by May 2025
Karnataka's Fisheries Minister Mankal S Vaidya announces a new sea ambulance for fishermen's safety, part of a Rs 37.5 crore harbour modernisation. Read the full story.
Pregnant Woman Returns After Wrongful Deportation to Bangladesh
Sunali Khatun, 9 months pregnant, returns to Birbhum after 6-month detention in Bangladesh. Her repatriation followed a Supreme Court directive. Read her harrowing journey.
Navy Vows No Harm to Karwar Fishermen's Livelihood
At Karwar Navy Day, Rear Admiral Vikram Menon pledged cooperation with fishermen, calling them vital coastal eyes. The Navy seeks a long-term solution balancing security and community needs.
SC Orders Repatriation of Pregnant Woman from Bangladesh
Supreme Court directs Centre to bring back 9-month pregnant Sunali Khatun from Bangladesh on humanitarian grounds. Read about the legal battle and her uncertain journey home to Birbhum.
Acquitted Engineer Seeks Repatriation to Hong Kong After 9 Years
Kumar Pillai, extradited in 2016 and acquitted in all cases by 2024, petitions a Mumbai court for repatriation to Hong Kong, his claimed home country. The court will hear the matter on December 20.
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