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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

Devadoss and other fishermens representatives expressed the hope that the government would further enhance the ceiling for subsidised diesel to mechanised boats to the level of 30,000 litres per boat, per year. (Representational image)

TN: TN govt fumes as 25 fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy

While 10 of them were taken to Thalimannar, the others were taken to Kanagesanthurai in the island nation.

24 Jun 2017 9:01 PM IST

Chief Minister, J Jayalalithaa to take necessary steps to trace the missing fisherman as his family members back home were deeply worried.

Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 5 Tamil Nadu fishers

Ansari, a fisherman said this development has come as yet another shock to the Rameswaram fishers.

2 May 2017 6:06 AM IST

During the high level discussions, it was mutually agreed to further streamlining the procedure for release and repatriation of fishermen. (Photo: Representational Image)

5 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested by Lankan Navy

The fishermen from Thangachimadam near Rameswaram were taken to Thalaimannar in the island nation.

1 May 2017 4:02 PM IST