The maritime boundary issue between India and Sri Lanka, and consequently sovereignty over the Katchatheevu island,is settle reiterated by The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). According to an affidavit filed in response to petitions,under 1974 and 1976 agreements between the two countries, fishermen were allowed to fish on their side of the IMBL. The agreement spoke … [Read more...] about Katchatheevu a Settled Issue: Centre Tells the High Court
India Srilanka Bilateral relations
Sri Lanka Arrests 33 Indian Fishermen, Jayalalithaa Seeks Strong Response from Modi
Sri Lankan Navy nabs 33 Indian fishermen accusing them of fishing illegally inside their waters. All 7 trawlers along with Indian fishermen captured by Sri Lankan Navy. Incident comes on heels of second round of dialogue on fishermen of two countries on May 12 Indian fishermen against bottom trawling as demanded by Sri Lankan fishermen who say bottom trawling likely to … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka Arrests 33 Indian Fishermen, Jayalalithaa Seeks Strong Response from Modi
Lanka Pushes for Entrepreneurial Ties with Odisha
The Kalinga-Lanka Foundation was launched at the Sri Lankan High Commission to develop unique ties with individual Indian states, cultural linkages with the Island nation Kalinga-Lanka Foundation has marked ties with Odisha-- traditionally known as Kalinga-- and Sri Lanka Both similar in nature will explore human and mineral resources, would also promote research in … [Read more...] about Lanka Pushes for Entrepreneurial Ties with Odisha
Sri Lanka Rejects call for Internation Probe
Sri Lanka has rejected the U. S backed resolution for an international probe by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Sri Lanka, adding that no one can come to Sri Lanka without the govt’s cooperation. Grounds of rejection: Much of the funds likely to come from countries accusing Sri Lanka of rights abuse and war crimes. Legally, its not within … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka Rejects call for Internation Probe
Indian & Srilankan Fishermen Discuss Possibility for Amicable Solution
Brothers’ hope for amicable solution Pilgrims at Katchatheevu St Anthony festival prayed for safe, uninterrupted fishing by fishermen from India and Sri Lanka. The pilgrim made a strong pitch for the traditional fishing rights, livelihood for fishermen from both sides . Fishermen want an early solution to fishermen being caught by forces from both sides from time to … [Read more...] about Indian & Srilankan Fishermen Discuss Possibility for Amicable Solution