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MLA urges TN govt to ban transport of sand from Kanniyakumari to Kerala

He said since Kanyakumari is located in an ecologically significant part along the Western Ghats, the people of the district have been opposing this transportation very much. 

published on : 30th March 2023
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Centre defers proposed hydro power project inside Kalakkad tiger reserve

A 10.95 km tunnel will be built linking both the reservoirs to enable power generation.

published on : 30th March 2023
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Digging deep into history: Kanyakumari farmer’s ‘tool’ to preserve heritage for posterity and beyond 

Hailing from a family of farmers, the BA Economics graduate has a wealth of antique tools used by his ancestors for agriculture work.

published on : 6th March 2023
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Crude oil tanker rams TN fishing vessel off the coast of Colachel

The Sea Queen was dragged for some distance as the anchor rope got entangled in the propeller, claimed Capt Johnson Charles, secretary of a fishermen association.

published on : 17th January 2023
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Won't let Kanyakumari shank divers to operate in Thoothukudi sea: Locals

"The court order has favoured Kanyakumari shank divers, but we won't allow them to venture into the sea," said traditional fishermen from Trespuram.

published on : 11th January 2023
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Antony Dhas smashes ton at SS Rajan T20 Trophy clash

T Saran supported Dhas with a handy 51 as Kanyakumari registered a 63-run victory.

published on : 5th January 2023
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Cyclone Ockhi: Fishermen meet CM Edappadi K Palaniswami, seek intensive search operations

Representatives submit a seven-point charter of demands; Fisheries Minister says State government taking all necessary measures to trace those missing

published on : 9th December 2017
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Cyclone Ockhi: Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit visits cyclone-hit areas in Kanyakumari district

The governor, who undertook a visit of the affected areas here, said a census of missing fishermen and affected families was being taken by the officials who were accompanying him.

published on : 7th December 2017
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Cyclone Ockhi: Women members of Tamil Nadu fisher folk demand search in deep seas

Around 1,000 fishermen went into the sea before Ockhi struck the southern districts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

published on : 4th December 2017
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Cyclone Ockhi: No tsunami in Bay of Bengal region, says IMD as false WhatsApp messages create panic

The Indian Meteorological Department told media that there was no likelihood of a tsunami forming due to Cyclone Ockhi in the Bay of Bengal region, dispelling fake news alerts and rumours on WhatsApp.

published on : 30th November 2017
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Cyclone Ockhi UPDATES | Death toll rises to 77; Rahul Gandhi meets fishermen families in Kerala

Thousands of fishermen and their families in Kerala and Tamil Nadu are continuously holding mass protests, demanding for search operations to continue and for relief to be provided faster.

published on : 30th November 2017