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TN politicians condemn central government_s affidavit against Tamil fishermen

Chennai, July 7 (ANI): Political leaders from Tamil Nadu opposed the recently-filed affidavit by the central government in Madras High Court depriving the Tamil fishermen the right to fish around the Katchatheevu Island, a disputed territory between India and Sri Lanka. Reportedly, the affidavit said the international border issue between India and Sri Lanka was a settled issue, while the ruling government of Tamil Nadu, led by Jayalalithaa demanded retrieval of Katchatheevu Island, reflecting the concerns of Tamil Nadu in the region. Congress leader S Vijayadharani, said this was a shocking step by the central government which curbed the rights of Tamil fishermen. Even Tamil Nadu_s opposition party, DMK said the decision by the Modi-led government was a wrong step. Jul 7, 2014
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Jayalalithaa visits Chennai building collapse site, says building plans not adhered by builders

Chennai, June 29 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday visited the Chennai under construction building which collapsed Saturday evening following rain. Jayalalithaa said that it appears that the building plans were not adhered to by the builders. Further, she also said that its too early to come to any conclusion but most probably it's a structural defect. She also assured that rescue operations are underway and injured are giving medical attention. Jun 29, 2014
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Chennai building collapse: 28 rescued so far, Vaiko visits site

Chennai, June 29 (ANI): According to latest updates in the Chennai under copnmstruction building collapse, authorities said that nine people have died, while 28 labourers are rescued after being trapped in the wreckage. Sridharan, additional principal secretary, state relief commissionor said that yet there was no clear detail about number of people trapped inside. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Jayaram Jayalalithaa, had said in a statement that she was deeply saddened by the news of the collapse and has ordered the police to monitor operations at the scene. Meanwhile, MDMK Chief Vaiko visited the site and said that this is a terrible strategy and probe must be conducted on whether the guidleines were followed or not. Jun 29, 2014
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India takes up release of 64 fishermen with Sri Lankan ambassador

New Delhi/Rameswaram, June 25 (ANI): India has raised the case of release of 64 jailed fishermen with Sri Lankan ambassador as they get consular access to them, said MEA spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to secure the release of the fishermen and with the increasing pressure from the leader, the matter was taken up through diplomatic channels. Jun 25, 2014
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Rajapaksa Orders Release of 78 Indian Fishermen

In a goodwill gesture, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday, 9 May, ordered the release of 78 fishermen from India, who were arrested by the Lankan Navy on 7 June for encroaching the island nation's sea territory. Jun 10, 2014
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