Traders in Nagapattinam observed a complete commercial shutdown to protest Southern Railway's failure to improve train services and infrastructure, highlighting demands for better connectivity to pilgrimage centers.
A 30-year-old man was arrested near Vedaranyam in Nagapattinam district for allegedly sexually assaulting a 21-year-old disabled woman while her parents were away at work. The accused, S Suresh, has been remanded to judicial custody as the investigation c
Nagapattinam police intercept car with 220kg of ganja meant for Sri Lanka, arrest one suspect from Madurai. Read about the dramatic chase and ongoing investigation.
Sri Lankan Navy detained nine Tamil Nadu fishermen for allegedly crossing maritime boundary. CM Stalin urges urgent diplomatic intervention for their release. Details inside.
Tamil Nadu's Q Branch police intercept 6 kg of gold worth Rs 7 crore being smuggled to Sri Lanka via Vedaranyam coast. One arrested. Read the full investigation details.
CPM leaders mark 57th anniversary of Kizhvenmani massacre, pay tribute to 44 Dalit victims. State secretary demands more seats from DMK, criticizes BJP policies. Read the full report.
NCB arrests three, including a political party secretary, for smuggling 2 kg of mescaline near Velankanni Basilica. The drugs valued at Rs 6 crore seized. Read the full details.
Four fishermen from Nagapattinam clung to a capsized boat for four hours in turbulent seas off Kodiyakkarai before a dramatic rescue by fellow fishermen. Read their harrowing survival story.
The resumption of the international ferry service between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. Operator Subham Ferry prioritizes passenger safety. Read for details and new schedule updates.
Cyclone Ditwah triggers severe flooding across Tamil Nadu's delta districts. Nagapattinam records 14cm rainfall, 154+ vulnerable locations identified. Rescue operations ongoing.
Cyclone Ditwah's relentless rains inundated over 1.25 lakh acres of paddy crops in Tamil Nadu's delta region, devastating farmers and threatening harvest. Read about the agricultural crisis.