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M Abdul Rabi

Boundary-marking efforts on to rejuvenate Pazhayar river

"The movement's goal was to protect the river by marking its boundaries on either banks, and prevent dumping of wastes into it.

24 Jan 2023

Mohamed Kaffoor's way of providing dignity in death

The money given for cremations and burials are taken from Kaffoor’s own pockets.

22 Jan 2023

Merchant ship collides fishing boat: Fishers urges to take action against ship

The boat driver of 'Sea Queen', K Reslin Dani of Colachel, told TNIE that some of the members on board hailed from Kanniyakumari while some were from the northern states.

17 Jan 2023

Brand 'Kumarithaen' to foster beekeeping in Kanniyakumari

The Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu are endowed with flora that supports beekeeping.

02 Jan 2023

Tamil Nadu:13 years on, Cyclone Phyan victims still not ‘certified’ dead

Seven families that fell apart in the wake of Cyclone Phyan 13 years ago have still not been able to pick up the pieces.

26 Dec 2022

Enough storage in dams, no floods make TN farmers happy

According to sources, all dams in the district, except Poigai dam, have sufficient water.

13 Dec 2022

No relief, Arasu Rubber Corpn workers’ protest on for nearly a month

“In August, corporation officials, in the presence of three ministers and labour department officials in Chennai, agreed to pay Rs 40 in addition to Rs 500 daily wage to workers.

05 Dec 2022

FIFA World Cup makes waves in coastal villages of Kanyakumari

World Cup is a festival for us, said football fan N Reenust from Thoothoor, adding five big screens have been installed in Thoothoor alone to broadcast World Cup matches.

21 Nov 2022

Painting the world's canvas, one image at a time

Sree Raj developed an interest in drawing in Class 6 when he used to help his seniors in zoology and botany assignments.

14 Nov 2022

Cinereous vulture finds home in Machia Biological Park

The district forest department rescued the baby vulture and shifted it to Udhayagiri Biodiversity Park situated near Thuckalay.

08 Nov 2022

39-year-old TN bodybuilder shoulders youth through free coaching

Last year, he lifted two bikes, weighing 270 kg, for 42 metres, setting another record.

22 Oct 2022

Congress opposes opening of toll plaza on NH-944

NHAI sources said it would be delayed as the toll plaza hasn't yet received power connection from the State electricity board.

24 Sep 2022

Theroor ryots restart paddy cultivation after a year, two seasons

Farmers in Theroor have started the cultivation of paddy after a gap of two seasons.

21 Sep 2022

MGR Thovalai flower market in full bloom amid Onam season

The sale of flowers in MGR Thovalai market has increased twice than normal owing to the Onam festivities and relaxation of Covid restrictions in Kerala.

10 Sep 2022