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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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the National Highway linking Dhansuhkodi with Rameswaram on Thursday. The road link has brought joy to the people of Rameswaram and Dhansuhkodi. (Photo: DC)

Dhanushkodi reborn: PM unveils new NH to mainland

That will link the sacred spot of Dhanushkodi, at the Southeastern tip of this pilgrim-island of Rameswaram, is a matter...

28 July 2017 1:40 AM IST

Train to Ayodhya flagged off

The RameswaramFaizabadRameswaram via Ayodhya weekly express is equipped with bio-toilets.

28 July 2017 1:32 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Deep-sea fishing scheme for fishermen launched

Modi said it would help fishermen to get better revenue and overcome problems of fishing in the Palk Strait.

28 July 2017 1:29 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Rameswaram has a vital place in the Indian history. (Photo:

I feel void of Amma, she's a leader we all remember: Modi in...

Modi inaugurated APJ Abdul Kalam's memorial in Rameswaram on Thursday.

27 July 2017 3:01 PM IST

The family, friends and many admirers of Dr Kalam gathered at the memorial for special prayers during the day.

50 million kids will join PM to sing Kalam anthem at his tomb in...

Anthem in Tamil was released by M.S. Swaminathan in Chennai.

26 July 2017 6:36 AM IST

A model of Agni-II missile stands tall at the rear of Kalam memorial in Rameswaram. (Photo: DC)

PM Modi coming to open APJ Abdul Kalam's memorial in Rameswaram

DRDO has executed Rs 15 crore project in Rameswaram.

25 July 2017 6:33 AM IST

Muthu Meera Maraikayar, Kalams elder brother, holding the invitation to the commemoration week (Photo: DC)

PM Modi likely to unveil Abdul Kalam memorial on July 27

The commemoration week begins on July 20.

13 July 2017 6:20 AM IST