Sri Lanka releases 22 fishermen after Sitharaman steps in
Sunday, 19 November 2023 22 fishermen from Tamil Nadu who were detained by Sri Lankan authorities on charges of poaching have been released after intervention from Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The two boats seized by the Sri Lankan side were also released and the fishermen were allowed to sail back on their crafts. The Sri Lankan Navy brought the released fishermen to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and than handed them to teh Indian Coastal Guard.
The much-anticipated Union Budget is set to be delivered on July 23 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. And there's a lot of buzz around possible changes to the Provident Fund. Employees are hopeful that the upper ceiling of the PF, which has remained static at ₹15,000 for a decade, might see a hike.
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman condemned the Hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu, highlighting that over 200 people are hospitalised and 56 have died, mainly from the scheduled caste. She criticised the Congress party, particularly President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, for their silence on the issue. Sitharaman expressed shock that illicit liquor was being sold in Kalakurchi despite the availability of licensed liquor from government-run TASMAC shops. She called for a CBI investigation into the matter.
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National Conference leader Omar Abdullah discussed BCCI's decision against the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan, urging Pakistan to improve relations. Abdullah.. IndiaTimes
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe have formally commissioned the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Colombo. Funded by a USD 6 million grant from India, the MRCC aims to enhance maritime safety across the region. This ceremony marks a significant milestone in India-Sri Lanka relations, highlighting cooperation in various sectors including power, energy, connectivity, port infrastructure, aviation, digital technology, health, food security, education, and tourism. Join us as we delve into this major development and its implications for regional safety and cooperation.
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