The Latest Breaking News from Nagapattinam

Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam attacked at sea and robbed

Fishermen from Nagapattinam district attacked and robbed mid-sea, marking the first incident of 2024.

The Hindu · Feb 3, 2024

Man linked to murder of NTK functionary in Kanniyakumari surrenders at Nagapattinam court

Key accused in murder case surrenders before Nagapattinam court, ordered remand till February 1.

The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024

Holiday declared for schools, colleges in Tamil Nadu due to heavy rains

TN Rains: Cuddalore, Villupuram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvarur, Kallakurichi, Chengalpattu districts have declared holiday on Jan 8

The Hindu · Jan 8, 2024

Distress in the delta

Organic farmer Pandithurai surveys his paddy nursery, ready for transplantation, but his field is not due to lack of water. Farmers in the Cauvery delta are in distress due to the inter-State river water sharing dispute. Kuruvai and samba crops have been affected, with no water in canals and little…

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Four fishermen from Mayiladuthurai attacked, robbed mid-sea, in eighth such incident in three months

Four fishermen from Pudupettai attacked & robbed mid-sea by unidentified persons. 8th such incident since Aug. Over 40 fishermen from Nagapattinam & Mayiladuthurai districts have suffered mid-sea attacks. Attackers took battery, GPS, fish catches & torchlights. Victims admitted to hospital for treatment. Marine Police registered case & investigating.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

AIADMK's Palaniswami accuses DMK of staging drama to gain votes ahead of LS polls. Three fishermen robbed mid-sea off Kodiyakkarai coast. 38 fishermen from Nagapattinam suffer threats, attacks, robberies since Aug. Two elderly sisters killed while trying to cross railway tracks at Ambur station.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Nagapattinam fishermen robbed at mid-sea, again

Three fishermen robbed of belongings mid-sea by unidentified persons in Nagapattinam district. 38 fishermen have suffered threats, attacks, interceptions, and robbery since Aug. V. Ramakrishnan, G. Govindasamy, and M. Mathiyazhagan set sail in fibre glass boat. Three unidentified persons in another boat intercepted, threatened with sharp weapons, and stole GPS,…

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Sea service: On the ferry service between Kankesanthurai and Nagapattinam

India and Sri Lanka must ensure that the Nagapattinam-Kankesanthurai ferry service does not meet the fate of the Thoothukudi-Colombo service

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

Nagapattinam fishermen attacked mid-sea, robbed of their belongings in sixth such attack in two months

Nine fishermen from Nagapattinam attacked by unidentified persons mid-sea, robbed of belongings. Six incidents since Aug. TN fishermen assaulted, belongings stolen incl. GPS, walkie-talkie, fishing net, silver ornaments. Victims admitted to hospital, Vedaranyam Marine Police investigating.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

Launch of India-Sri Lanka ferry service truly big step: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

India-Sri Lanka ferry service: “The launch of a passenger ferry service from Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai near Jaffna in Sri Lanka is a “truly big step” for boosting people-to-people contacts,” External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on October 14.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023