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Ramnad collector Veeraraghava Rao releases the hatches into the sea along with CMFRI scientists. (Image DC)

Rameswaram: 11 lakh shrimp hatches released into sea

This is the third phase of the exercise which the (CMFRI) at Mandapam has been undertaking through the year.

9 March 2019 2:24 AM IST

According to Mr. Muniyasamy, president of the Rama-nathapuram district Vayalaga Kootamaippu, which may be translated as a federation of local farmers.

Rameswaram: Over 50 villages in Ramnad to boycott' Lok Sabha election

Posters to this effect have appeared on Tuesday in several of these villages, said some of the villagers from those...

6 March 2019 6:47 AM IST

Meanwhile, a book on the Linga Sahasranama archana and Uma Maheswar archana, complied by Mr. Subramanian, would be released on Maha Sivarathri at the temple. (Representational Image)

Shivarathri fest is rare astronomical re-run after 54 years

'Shivarathri' festival on March 4 this year, as it is a rare occasion with astronomical significance re-appearing after...

27 Feb 2019 5:37 AM IST

Once the painting work is completed, the rail bridge is expected to become functional soon and people here hope for the same in the interests of the travelling public, pilgrims and tourists to Rameswaram.

Rameswaram: Pamban rail bridge gets fresh coat of paint

The Southern Railway took up works to mend the cracks on the girder of the two lifting spans of the bridge since...

17 Feb 2019 2:43 AM IST

The boat carrying 44 Sri Lankan Tamils beached at Lhoknga Aceh. (Photo: The Sydney Morning Herald)

25 Sri Lankan Tamil families want to return home

These sentiments were expressed by some of the Tamil refugees spoken to by DC at the Mandapam camp.

12 Feb 2019 7:38 AM IST

Cyberabad police said that even with a force of just 3,819, which is much less than that of the Hyderabad and Rachakonda commissonerates, the overall crime rate has reduced by 21 per cent. (Representational Image)

40kg sea cucumbers seized in Ramanathapuram

Police also arrested one person in connection with this incident.

2 Feb 2019 3:20 AM IST

The fishermen in the three coastal districts of Karnataka have threatened to go on strike on January 6 and block NH 66 if the fishermen were not traced by then. (Representational image)

TN fishers salvage 9 boats off Sri Lankan coast

It is believed that Sri Lankan navy has seized over 200 boats of Tamil Nadu fishermen over the last three years alone.

20 Jan 2019 1:27 AM IST

The deer found washed ashore on Friday. (Image DC)

Deer found washed ashore in Dhanushkodi

Forest department has been maintaining a good amount of casuarinas as a forest species on Rameswaram island, sustaining.

19 Jan 2019 2:28 AM IST

Turmeric could help reduce migraine attacks. (Photo: Pexels)

Pongal focus on turmeric crop in Ramnad, ryots get pittance

Two specific areas in Ramanathapuram district -Manjalpattinam and Nainaarkovil near Paramakudi- known for this crop.

12 Jan 2019 1:44 AM IST

CPM cadrre protesting at Rameswaram on Tuesday. (Photo: DC)

CPM protests hafta' payments by seasonal hawkers' in Rameswaram

Rameswaram witnesses large number of pilgrims and tourists from all over the country.

5 Dec 2018 2:01 AM IST

Rameswaram: Transgender cop attempts suicide, alleges harassment by...

Charging the three policemen with being responsible for her suicidal act, Nasriya demanded that they be brought to book.

5 Dec 2018 1:01 AM IST

Mukesh Ambani at Rameswaram temple. (Photo: DC)

Mukesh Ambani prays at Rameswaram temple

On arrival at the Ramanathaswamy temple around 12-50 pm, he was received by the HR & CE joint commissioner, Dr...

28 Nov 2018 6:29 AM IST