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Carcasses of olive ridley turtles washed ashore

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 21:34

More than 20 carcasses of Olive Ridleys were Tuesday washed ashore in the coastal stretch between Tarangambadi and Pudupettai in Nagapattinam district, forest officials said.

Homage paid to 2004 tsunami victims in Tamil Nadu

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 19:25

Tamil Nadu on Thursday paid homage to the thousands of people who were swallowed up by the killer tsunami wave of Dec 26, 2004.

Fishermen representatives meet Jayalalithaa

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 18:34

Representatives of fishermen from three districts called on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa to discuss issues such as release of their counterparts detained by the Sri Lankan Navy.

15,000 police on duty ahead of Babri Masjid demolition day

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 19:54

About 15,000 police have been deployed on security duty in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, ahead of Babri Masjid Demolition day falling on December 6, officials said.

Deep depression over Bay of Bengal crosses TN coast

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 18:13

A deep depression over Bay of Bengal crossed the coast near Nagapattinam today afternoon, with the district in the state bearing the brunt of the system.

Depression over Bay of Bengal crosses coast near Nagapattinam

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 16:35

A depression over Bay of Bengal crossed the coast near Nagapattinam on Saturday afternoon, the India Meteorological Department said.

Depression over Bay of Bengal to intensify to deep depression

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 23:23

A depression over Bay of Bengal would intensify into a deep depression and bring heavy rains under its influence.

Judicial remand of TN fishermen extended to Sept 4

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 15:16

The judicial remand of 65 fishermen from Karaikal and Nagapattinam, who were arrested on July 30 by Sri Lankan Navy personnel, has been extended up to Sept 4.

Temple burgled in Nagapattinam, four panchaloha idols missing

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 16:02

Burglars broke into the ancient Sri Ukranarasimhar Temple at Thirupuravalur in the district and decamped with four `panchaloha` idols.

Whale calf gets trapped in fishing net, dies

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 18:39

A whale calf which got trapped in a fishing net off nearby Vedaranyam coast died as efforts by fishermen to save it failed, officials said on Monday.

2 S Lankan fishermen drift into Indian waters

Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013, 13:47

Two Sri Lankan fishermen drifted into Indian territorial waters after their boat ran out of fuel in mid sea off the island nation, official sources said.

Farmers stage protests in TN, demand compensation for crop loss

Last Updated: Sunday, February 3, 2013, 22:46

After a brief lull, farmers in Nagapattinam district have resumed their agitation seeking compensation for the loss of Samba crop.