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He escaped by jumping off a running train with his handcuffs on near Itarsi railway station, police said today. (Photo:

27 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy off Neduntheevu

The fishermen from Jegadapattinam and Kottaipattinam in Pudukottai district were arrested off Neduntheevu by the Lankan...

13 Dec 2017 6:23 AM IST

Four more fishermen-Raveendran, Joseph Jude, Barath Jude and Kingston who went fishing from Kochi have also not returned to the shore so far. (Representational image)

27 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Lankan Navy

The Lankan Navy takes the fishermen to Kangesanthurai port in Rameshwaram along with five boats.

12 Dec 2017 11:00 AM IST

The Cannabis drug seized by the police in Mandapam area on Saturday.

Two kg of cannabis seized near Mandapam, six held

The seized drug has been handed over to the Mandapam police for further action.

12 Nov 2017 6:26 AM IST

Unlike other traditional light houses whose beam of light rotates, the Pamban light house illuminates its neighbourhood in all directions simultaneously.

Tamil Nadu: Historic Pamban lighthouse back on stream

The light house has also other facilities by being able to receive and transmit messages from satellites.

4 Nov 2017 6:59 AM IST

The deceased have been identified as Muniraju, 60, his son Prashanth and Ashwath Babu, 40. Munirajus relatives Ganapati, Nagaraj and Darshan sustained injuries in the accident. (Representational image)

Three tourists hurt in Rameswaram accident

While passing over a speed-breaker, the driver of the vehicle suddenly lost control and it flipped to one side, sources...

30 Oct 2017 5:59 AM IST

The seven sailors who set sail from Thoothukudi on their safe arrival at Galle harbour. (Photo: DC)

Tamil Nadu: Lankan Navy rescues seven Indian sailors

Subsequently, the Navy was informed of a drifting life-craft with sailors on board by a multi-day fishing trawler named...

22 Oct 2017 9:40 AM IST

The fishermen are from Thangachimadam in Rameswaram, the police said. (Representational Image | PTI)

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 8 Tamil Nadu fishermen; state govt to approach...

The Sri Lankan Navy also seized the boat and have taken the fishermen to Thalaimannar district naval camp, police said.

17 Oct 2017 1:21 PM IST

He was arrested for allegedly cheating people by taking money from them on the pretext of resolving their personal issues. (Representational Image)

Sri Lanka Navy arrests 10 Tamil Nadu fishermen

The arrest was made by the naval personnel onboard SLNS Prathapa and 'Fast Attack Craft' on routine patrol.

9 Oct 2017 5:33 AM IST

The late President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam

Civic neglect in Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's backyard angers locals

Vadakadu villagers' cry for basic amenties remains unheard for 13 years.

7 Oct 2017 8:19 AM IST

After encountering various problems including rocks, sunken ships and dead coral reefs Tamil Nadu fishermen have marked 2,000 danger zones along the coast of the state.

4 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

4 fishermen from Pudukottai district were arrested for allegedly fishing close to the island nation and taken to...

5 Oct 2017 12:09 PM IST

Grandnephew Sheik Saleem placing Quran and Bible at Kalams statue in his memorial. (Photo: DC)

Gita near APJ Abdul Kalam statue becomes political fodder

It was a BJP conspiracy to besmirch Kalam's fame, concluded state Congress president S. Thirunavukarasu.

31 July 2017 1:52 AM IST

Green man Abdul Ghani (top) goes down on knees pleading for peoples participation for erecting a fitting memorial for Abdul Kalam at Peikarumbu in Rameswaram where his mortal remains were interred there.

Just two men and ten bricks started it all

Kalam memorial stands as a magnificent testament to the Rocket Man's contribution today remarkably.

30 July 2017 1:41 AM IST