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Artisans work on seashells at Rameswaram. Sangus with names inscribed on them. (Photo: DC)

Sangu' no longer kingu' in Rameswaram seashores

And artisans living off it have cultivated the technique of inscribing customers' favourite names on 'Sangu' into a fine...

7 July 2018 4:26 AM IST

Some of the arrested fishermen (Photo: DC)

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 12 TN fishers, seizes 2 boats

Nearly 500 boats had put out to sea from here on Wednesday.

6 July 2018 6:28 AM IST

So far 58 rounds of TNT (Trinitrotoluene) explosives, 250 light machine gun (LMG) cartridges kept in 19 steel boxes, four boxes containing 100 rocket launchers besides bullets, 15 granite explosives , five ground rockets, eight rolls of fuse wire and one small dynamo motor have been recovered. (Photo: DC)

Bomb squad examines huge LTTE ammo cache

Ramanathapuram SP, Mr. Om Prakash Meena was among the first to reach the spot last night and take stock of the cache.

27 Jun 2018 5:50 AM IST

A state-run petrol pump looks deserted with insufficient diesel supply for the fishermens mechanised boats at Rameswaram on Friday.

Rameswram: No diesel in bunks for fishers, as 61-day fishing ban ends

The fishing ban operates between April to June 15 every year, as it is said to be the breeding season for fishes.

16 Jun 2018 2:29 AM IST

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

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 6 Tamil refugees

The Island-Navy contingent, during a routine patrol, apprehended all the six helpless Tamil refugees.

1 Jun 2018 1:37 AM IST

Ramnad policemen check Pamban bridge on Saturday (Photo: DC)

Pamban bridge sealed after bomb threat call

Mentally-disturbed kid from Namakkal behind call.

27 May 2018 6:16 AM IST

Digging for water at Dhanushkodi. (Photo: DC)

Dhanushkodi woes: Water water everywhere, not a drop to drink

State govt and the Rameswaram municipal body should take immediate steps to provide Dhanushkodi with at least one...

23 May 2018 6:11 AM IST

Water scarcity this season is very acute, evident from the fact that perennial wells have also gone dry. We are forced to buy a pot of water for Rs 5, say locals. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Dry tongue of sun: Water crisis in several places, locals forced to...

The locals are disappointed as no action has been taken in the regard by the higher officials.

9 May 2018 3:37 PM IST

A policeman cautions devotees against taking bath in the sea during Agnitheertham in Rameswaram on Saturday. (Photo:DC)

High waves alert keeps cops on toes in Rameswaram

The INCOIS had warned that the sea would be rough near shore and also the low lying areas may experience surges...

22 April 2018 4:01 AM IST

Mandapam Panchayat Union Primary school in Rameswaram, where Dr A P J Abdul Kalam had his early education. (Photo: DC)

Power cut in APJ Abdul Kalam's school for non-payment of bills

It was cut off by the local Tangedco authorities for non-payment of electricity dues, causing much agony to the local...

20 April 2018 6:27 AM IST

Governor arrives by train. (Photo: DC)

Tamil Nadu Governor prays at Rameswaram temple

The speech delivered by Dr Kalam at the Nagpur University was recalled by Mr Maricar to Mr. Purohit during their brief...

6 March 2018 6:40 AM IST

More icon replicas of Dr Kalam in various poses with different personalities and an audio-visual of his last interaction.

More icons added to Dr Kalam's memorial at Peykarumbu

The Dr Kalam memorial, which already attracts a large number of tourists and pilgrims who visit this island.

5 March 2018 3:23 AM IST