In Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam fishermen protesting against continued attacks by Sri Lankan Navy have called off their strike today. The fishermen were on strike for the past seven days which had led to rise in domestic fish prices and crores of export loss. The fishermen said that they decided to venture into the sea to save their livelihood. They urged the central government to take action to stop the attacks by Sri Lankan Navy. Meanwhile the indefinite strike by Rameswaram fishermen entered the twelfth day today. The fishermen are on strike urging the release of 19 fishermen from Rameswaram who are still lodged in Sri Lankan jail.
News On AIR | March 26, 2013 2:30 PM
Nagapattinam fishermen, protesting against attacks by Sri Lankan Navy, call off strike