Rameswaram Fishermen  

A cargo ship that is waiting for the Pamban bridge to open has proved to be a nuisance to fisherfolk in the locality as they are unable to park their own country boats.

After the mandatory 60-day ban from fishing, Rameswaram fishermen have returned with a better catch. However, they alleged that they are being cheated by export companies

After waiting for 60 days, the fishermen in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, have sought the government’s intervention in pricing their catch. This after not getting enough income despite their big catch.
 

Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sri Lanka, the country has now ordered the release of 18 fishermen, who had been arrested two months ago for allegedly fishing on Sri Lankan waters.

A family that believed their breadwinner was dead at sea, 23-years ago, now heaves a sigh of relief after finding him alive in Sri Lanka. A YouTube video about beggars helped the family find their missing member and are working towards his repatriation.

The fishing community in Rameshwaram district on Sunday declared an indefinite strike demanding subsidised diesel.