Talks between representatives of fishermen’s associations from Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka are likely to be held in New Delhi this week. The State government is planning to reiterate its demand for sufficient allotment of funds by the Centre for the comprehensive deep-sea fishing package mooted by Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, the Hindu reported.
Though the tentative date for the meeting is fixed as November 2, the Centre is expected to confirm details by Monday or early Tuesday, according to the report.
During the last meeting of the State Cabinet, the issue of attack on fishermen was discussed and it was decided that the stand of the State government would continue as for the comprehensive deep-sea fishing package.
A Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said, “ We have invited the Sri Lankan Fisheries Minister and we hope that the discussions would lead to some kind of mutually acceptable outcome.
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, arrested on allegation of corruption by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been remanded until July 1 by the Colombo Magistrate court.
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