St. Antony’s Church festival on Katchatheevu islet attracts pilgrims from India and Sri Lanka for prayers and celebrations.

The two-day annual festival of St.Antony’s Church began with a ceremonial flag hoisting at the Katchatheevu Islet in Sri Lanka on Friday evening.

Madurai: Jaffna fishermen leader Nagarasa Varnakulasingam announced that they are boycotting this year's Katchatheevu ...

Commanding Officer of ICG Station Mandapam, Commodore B Vinay Kumar, said that over 3,400 pilgrims are heading to the Sri Lankan island for the event. "The Katchatheevu festival is held annually, and ...

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has deployed ships and an aircraft to ensure the safety of fishermen travelling to Katchatheevu Island for the annual two-day festival at St. Antony's Church. Commanding ...

Tamil Nadu Governor blames 1974 cession of Katchatheevu for ongoing issues faced by Indian fishermen in Sri Lanka.

Ramanathapuram: As many as 3,464 pilgrims, including children, will embark on a 14-nautical-mile voyage to attend the annual ...

By Dinasena Rathugamage The Navy is making preparations for the Katchatheevu festival, scheduled to be held on 14 and 15 March, at St. Anthony’s shrine. The Navy will provide drinking water, ...

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin urged PM Modi to sign a new agreement with Sri Lanka to aid state's fishermen near Katchatheevu.