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Italy Initiates Compensation To Kins Of Indian Fishers Killed By Marines
Italy has initiated the transfer of Rs 10-crore compensation to the kins of the two fishermen killed by Italian marines off the Kerala sea coast. Earlier, on Supreme Court's order, the Centre instigated to close the cases against two Italian marines- Salvatore Girone and Massimiliano Latorre for February 2012 killing of fishermen. Reportedly, the Centre told SC that the money will be deposited in apex court as soon as received.
Tags: Italian, Marines, Kerala, Fishermen, Supreme Court
Courtesy: The Economic Times
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12 Fishermen Missing Off Mangalore Coast; Rescue Operation Underway
In a Maritime set back, 14 fishermen off the Mangalore coast are missing. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said that two fishermen were found, and the rescue operation is underway to save 12 others. The officials have deployed three ICG ships and aircraft in search of missing fishermen's of IFB Rabah. Reportedly, the details of the accident is yet to be discovered.
Tags: Mangalore, Indian Coast Guard, accident, Fishermen
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Italy Agrees To Pay Rs 10 Cr Compensation To Kin Of 2 Killed Fishermen
Italy has agreed to pay Rs 10-crore compensation to the kin of two Indian fishermen killed by Italian marines. The Centre on April 9 informed the Supreme Court about the latest development in the 2012 case in which the fishermen, misunderstood as pirates, were killed off the Kerala coast. While Rs 4 crore will be given to the each fisherman's family, Rs 2 crore is for the injured boat owner.
Tags: Fishermen, Marines, Italian, Supreme Court
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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SC To Hear Govt's Plea Seeking Closure Of Case Against Italian Marines Killing Indian Fishermen
The Supreme Court, on April 9, has agreed to hear the Centre's plea seeking closure on the case of two Italian Marines killing Indian fishermen. The court announced that a bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde and Justices AS Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian will take up the matter as the Italian government is involved. The two fishermen were killed off the Kerala coast in February 2012.
Tags: Supreme Court, Indian government, Italian, Fishermen
Courtesy: The Economic Times
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Centre To Include Fishermen In PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: Rajnath Singh
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at an election rally in Kerala, extended the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi that helps farmers with annual assistance of Rs 6000 per year to fishermen as well. Moreover, he promised the Centre's support to fishermen by proving them with Kisan credit cards and loans. Highlighting NDA's campaign in the state, he also addressed concerns about CAA and uniform civil code.
Tags: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Elections, Fishermen, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
Courtesy: New Indian Express
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Sri Lankan Navy Frees 54 Indian Fisherman Arrested On March 24
The Indian authorities have stated that Sri Lanka has released 14 more fishermen on March 27 after releasing 40 on March 26. Reportedly, the 54 fishermen were earlier arrested and five trawlers were seized on March 24 by the Sri Lankan Navy for crossing and fishing in the International maritime borders. The Indian High Commission to Sri Lanka said that bilateral mechanisms are being utilised to solve the humanitarian issue.
Tags: Sri Lanka, Fishermen, India, Navy, India-Sri Lanka
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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SL Navy Nabs 54 Indian Fisherman For Trespassing Territorial Waters
For trespassing around 62-km into Sri Lanka's territorial waters, the Lankan navy arrested 54 Indian fishermen and seized five trawlers on March 24. Nabbing 14 rods near the Kovilan coast, the island nation’s navy busted 20 fishermen near Iranativu Island and 20 other fishers near Mullaitivu who crossed International Boundary Line (IMBL). The Lankan navy said the fishermen were arrested for poaching and exploiting the sustainability of… read-more
Tags: Sri Lanka, India, Fishermen, Illegal fishing
Courtesy: The Print
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4 Tamil Nadu Fishers' Bodies Found At Sri Lankan Beach
The bodies of four Tamil Nadu fishermen that went missing on January 18 were discovered at a Sri Lankan beach on January 21. While the Indian High Commission in Colombo was informed about the bodies, cause of death is still unclear. However, another group of fisherman has alleged that the fishermen were attacked by the Sri Lankan Navy. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu CM E Palaniswami has demanded the Centre to instigate a probe in the matter.
Tags: Tamil Nadu, Fishermen, Sri Lanka, India-Sri Lanka, Navy, Attack, CM Edappadi K Palaniswami
Courtesy: Times Of India
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Sri Lankan Navy Arrests 9 Indian Fishermen; Destroys Nets, Equipment
For crossing international borders and fishing in their territory, the Sri Lankan navy seized a boat and arrested nine Indian fishermen near Neduntheevu on January 9. Reportedly, the fishermen’s association has accused an officer of the Lankan Navy of intentionally destroying boats and fishing nets. They have also declared an indefinite strike from January 11. Moreover, they have demanded the government to initiate the release process of 52… read-more
Tags: Sri Lanka, Navy, Fishermen, Ministry of Fisheries
Courtesy: Times Now
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47 Indian Fishermen Arrested in Sri Lanka; Claims Of Net Damage
The Sri Lankan Navy seized seven India boats and arrested 47 fishermen on December 14, alleging them of fishing outside the Indian boundaries. Arrested from the Neduntheevu islands in Sri Lanka, it was revealed that 27 fishermen hailed from Rameswaram and 20 others were the resident of Puthukottai, Tamil Nadu. However, the issue has been brought into the notice of Indian government and apparently to be produced in the Lankan court on December… read-more
Tags: Sri Lanka, Fishermen, India, Tamil Nadu, boat
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
