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  Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka on his first foreign trip, all eyes on Katchatheevu island issue

  World | June 20, 2024 11:30 IST

  Notably, the Katchatheevu Island became a hot topic during Lok Sabha elections when PM Modi slammed the Congress over the ceding of Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in 1974. The 1.9 square km island is located at Palk Strait, 20 km from the Indian shore.

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  EAM Jaishankar to embark on first visit to Sri Lanka after Katchatheevu island controversy

  India | June 19, 2024 16:39 IST

  The Katchatheevu Island became a hot topic during Lok Sabha elections when PM Modi slammed the Congress over the ceding of Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in 1974. The 1.9 square km island is located at Palk Strait, 20 km from the Indian shore.

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  'They didn't care...': Jaishankar accuses Congress of keeping nation in dark over Katchatheevu issue

  India | April 01, 2024 12:45 IST

  Jaishnakar, who held a press conference today, said that Katchatheevu island is not an issue which has “surfaced suddenly” but it has been a “live issue” which has been discussed in the Parliament and consultative committee.

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  'Eye opening and startling!': PM Modi slams Congress for Katchatheevu island issue

  India | March 31, 2024 12:23 IST

  As the debate surrounding the Katchatheevu issue continues to gain traction, political parties and citizens alike are scrutinizing the historical decision and its ramifications on India’s maritime sovereignty and regional geopolitics.

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  Tamil Nadu fisherman injured in Lankan Navy firing

  India | February 20, 2020 17:24 IST

  A 52-year-old Tamil Nadu fisherman was injured when the Sri Lankan Navy allegedly opened fire at his boat while he was fishing with others off Katchatheevu in the island nation's waters.

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  Jaya writes to PM seeking restoration of Katchatheevu

  India | July 07, 2014 12:15 IST

  Chennai: Describing the 1974 and 1976 Indo-Lanka agreements ceding Katchatheevu to that country as "ill-advised," Tamil Nadu government has said the matter cannot be treated as a settled issue.Seeking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in

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  29 TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka

  India | June 01, 2014 14:27 IST

  Rameswaram, TN: Sri Lankan Naval personnel arrested 29 fishermen from here while they were fishing near Katchatheevu and allegedly damaged fishing nets, a fisheries department official today said.   They also seized six mechanised boats, M

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  Get proof from royal family on Katchatheevu: Karunanidhi to TN govt

  India | September 12, 2013 7:58 IST

  Chennai:  DMK President M Karunanidhi yesterday asked Tamil Nadu government to obtain documents offered to be provided by members of a royal family in connection with the Katchatheevu issue and submit them along with others

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  Know more about Katchatheevu island dispute

  India | August 20, 2014 8:07 IST

  New Delhi: The continued firing upon the Indian fishermen of Tamilnadu has created a political storm in the politically volatile state and the Katchatheevu island has assumed political significance. Other than the Congress party, almost all

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  India will secure rights over Katchatheevu: Jayalalithaa

  National | August 15, 2013 11:53 IST

  Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday hoped that India will soon regain its rights over the Katchatheevu island that was ceded to Sri Lanka in 1974.In her Independence Day speech here, Jayalalithaa also