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Three more Nagapattinam fishermen attacked, robbed mid-sea

Fishermen from Nagapattinam district attacked and robbed mid-sea by unidentified persons. Three fishermen returned to Vedaranyam coast on Wed. In separate incident, 10 unidentified persons damaged nets of four fishermen. In earlier incident, 15 injured in assault, undergoing treatment. Cases filed against 30 "Sri Lankan Nationals" under IPC 397.

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South Central Railway announces special trains to Velankanni from Secunderabad

SCR announces special trains to Velankanni from Secunderabad. Train no. 07161 departs from Secunderabad at 8 a.m. on Aug. 27/29. Train no. 07162 departs from Velankanni at 12.30 a.m. on Aug. 29/31. Stops at Nalgonda-Nagapattinam, incl. AC cum II Tier, AC III Tier, sleeper & gen. second sitting.

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Three Sri Lankan fishermen arrested near Vedaranyam coast in T.N.

Three Sri Lankan fishermen arrested near Vedaranyam coast in Nagapattinam district after engine failure stranded them mid-sea. Identified as Ronald Reagen, Sivakumar, and Srikanthan, they were rescued by Coastal Security Group and taken to marine police station. Boat and fishing equipment confiscated; investigations ongoing.

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MSSRF’s research centre wins Women Connect Challenge award of Reliance Foundation and USAID

Five fisherwomen from Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore and Ramanathapuram districts and Puducherry’s Karaikal received tabs from Soumya Swaminathan, chairperson of M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), during the launch of the Women Connect Challenge programme

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T.N. government transfers 33 Superintendent of Police-level officers across the State

TN govt transfers 33 SP-level officers; N. Shreenatha, SP/AIG, Law & Order, DGP, Chennai; E.S. Uma, SP/AIG, HQ, DGP, Chennai; Ankit Jain, SP, EOW, Central Zone, Chennai, DCP, T. Nagar; A.K. Arun Kabilan, SP, Salem; R. Sivakumar, SP, Idol Wing CID, Chennai; S. Sakthi Ganesan, SP/AIG, HC Cases Monitoring Cell,…

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Body of civil engineer killed in Maharashtra accident handed over to family in Nagapattinam district

The body of V. Kannan, a civil engineer from Nagapattinam district, who was killed in the collapse of a girder launching machine in Thane district in Maharashtra, was handed over to his family members on Wednesday.

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Sri Lanka-bound ganja consignment intercepted at Nagapattinam, six arrested

special team of Nagapattinam Police on Monday, July 31, arrested six persons who were suspected to be part of an international ganja smuggling gang and seized over 300 kg of contraband bound for Sri Lanka.

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Four-laning of road from Villupuram to Nagapattinam via Puducherry to be completed by 2025: Nitin Gadkari

The four-laning of the road connecting Villupuram and Nagapattinam via Puducherry, will be completed by January 2025, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has informed the Lok Sabha.

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Ferry service to Sri Lanka from Nagapattinam may commence in six months

At least six months needed for ferry service b/w Nagapattinam & Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka. ₹8 crore sanctioned by MEA. Ferry to carry 150-200 passengers & take 3.5-4 hrs. Service to resume after 40 yrs. TNMB urged to expedite work for service to start before mid-Nov.

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Announcements during Ranil’s visit show PM’s continuing commitment to Tamils in Sri Lanka: Annamalai

PM Modi's announcements during Sri Lankan President's visit show his commitment to welfare of Tamils. Projects worth ₹75 crore to be implemented in regions where Tamils live. Ferry service announced between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai. DMK accused of failing to address problems of Sri Lankan Tamils and attacking Indian fishermen. Letter…

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Nagapattinam fisherman’s daughter wins 14 gold medals in B.F.Sc. at fisheries university

Tamil Nadu fisherman’s daughter from Nagapattinam wins 14 gold medals for academic excellence in undergraduate course in TNJFU

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2,100 acres of salt pan lands belonging to Vedaranyam temple get patta

The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has obtained patta for 2,122 acres of salt pan lands belonging to Vedaranyeswarar Temple in Vedaranyam in Nagapattinam district.

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In Frames | Off the hook

A fishing hamlet in Nagapattinam is mostly quiet with the 61-day ban on deep-sea fishing in place, but there is no rest for some

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BJP functionary in Nagapattinam district booked for quarrelling with doctor wearing hijab at primary health centre

The Nagapattinam district police have registered a case against a functionary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Thirupoondi, on charges of deterring a doctor from discharging her duties and intentionally causing hurt to her religious feelings.

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Naval personnel dies at detachment office in Nagapattinam harbour

A 30-year-old man serving in the Indian Navy allegedly died by suicide while on duty at the Naval detachment office in Nagapattinam harbour.

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Police sub-inspector in Nagapattinam transferred to Armed Reserve for assaulting man

A sub-inspector of police (SI) attached to Nagore police station in Nagapattinam district, has been transferred to the Armed Reserve (AR) for allegedly attacking a man near Vanjore.

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Sri Lankan navy arrests 16 fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Nagai and Pudukottai

TRICHY: Sri Lankan navy apprehended 16 fishermen hailing from Akkaraipettai in Nagapattinam and Kottaipattinam in Pudukottai districts and confiscated two fishing trawlers on charge of they indulging in unlawful poaching in the Sri Lankan's waters.

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Secure release of arrested fishermen, O. Paneerselvam urges Centre

O. Panneerselvam referred to the two recent incidents in which fishermen from Nagapattinam were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy on August 10 and on August 22

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Tamil Nadu Police Idol Wing to retrieve stolen sculpture of Chola queen Sembiyan Mahadevi from U.S.

The Idol Wing is probing into who stole the sculpture of Chola Queen Sembiyan Mahadevi from the Nagapattinam temple after tracing it to Freer Gallery in Washington

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20 years after Ramsar stamp, Tamil Nadu gears up to protect Point Calimere

CHENNAI: Two long decades after Point Calimere was declared a Ramsar Site, district level officials are gearing up with conservation efforts. The Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur districts’ wetland management committees have called for a public hearing and a stakeholder meeting to discuss plans to protect the site. Point Calimere is an…

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Stalin to visit Cauvery delta region on May 30-31

He will tour Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruchi and Tiruvarur districts

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Man dies crushed under wheel of Tamil Nadu temple chariot

NAGAPPATTINAM: A 31-year-old man died after he came under the wheel of a temple chariot during a procession at Thiruchenkattankudi in Nagapattinam district in the early hours of Saturday.

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Worker run over by Uthirapathiswarar temple chariot in Nagapattinam

He was engaged in placing blocks for the chariot

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Sri Lankan Navy detains 22 Indian fishermen from Nagapattinam and Karaikal

They were allegedly fishing in the island nation’s territory

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