250-day long wait ends, Indian fishermen held in Myanmar to be repatriated by Friday

According to a communication from India’s Ministry of External Affairs, 10 fishermen who were captured by Myanmar Coast Guard, earlier this year, would be repatriated by Friday. Indian fishing boat ‘Subha Tree Sea Food’ and its 10 crew were captured from the Diglipur, North and Middle sea area on April 11, 2021. The Indian Government had…Continue Reading

Fishermen complain of mistreatment during rescue work in Chennai

Fishermen, who lent their boats to help people stranded in the city’s flooded areas last week, have complained that they were not treated properly at several places during the rescue operations.“We were asked to open manhole covers and lift motors to pump out water, and in some places, we were told to clean the slush.…Continue Reading

ICG rescues 2 fishermen after fishing boat, merchant vessel’s mid-sea collision

In the early hours of Saturday, Indian Coast Guard conducted a mid-sea rescue following the collision of MV Navious Venus and fishing boat Sijumon – 01 near India’s southernmost region. Also Read: Indian fisherman’s mortal remains returned by Lankan Navy; 2 still in custody   Two crew members of the fishing boat were thrown overboard due…Continue Reading