Tamil Nadu Timeline

Katchatheevu

3 events, 1974 to 2011.

  1. 1974

    1. Jun 1974KatchatheevuDiplomacy

      India recognises Sri Lankan sovereignty over Katchatheevu

      Under the Indo-Sri Lankan Maritime Agreement, India accepted Katchatheevu island in the Palk Strait as Sri Lankan territory.

  2. 1976

    1. 1976KatchatheevuDiplomacy

      India and Sri Lanka sign the 1976 maritime agreement

      A further agreement on the maritime boundary restricted fishermen of each country from fishing in the other's exclusive economic zone.

  3. 2011

    1. 12 Jan 2011RameswaramDiplomacy

      India protests Sri Lankan Navy attacks on Tamil Nadu fishermen

      India formally protested to Sri Lanka over alleged Sri Lankan Navy attacks on Indian fishermen in the Palk Strait.