The Latest Breaking News from Nagapattinam

Attack on T.N. fishermen | Edappadi Palaniswami slams CM Stalin for not sending Fisheries Minister to Nagapattinam to provide aid

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami blames CM Stalin for not sending Fisheries Minister to Nagapattinam to offer solace to fishing community affected by pirate attacks. He urges CM to strengthen Coastal Security Group and provide assistance to fishermen. O. Pannereselvam requests External Affairs Minister to ensure such incidents don't recur.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

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

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

State of Tamil Nadu vs ganja

State of Tamil Nadu vs ganja

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023