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In TN’s fishing hamlets, Vijay’s rise meets both support and scepticism

Around 1.30 pm, under a punishing sun in Tamil Nadu’s Nagercoil town, families hurried along the highway towards Kanniyakumari. On two-wheelers, with infants as young as six months held close, many wore red and gold-yellow mufflers draped around their necks — a visible sign of allegiance.

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Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi remain dry while parts of Kanniyakumari district get moderate to heavy rain

The “red alert” of India Meterological Department predicting “heavy to very heavy rainfall” in Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Thoothukudi districts on May 18 turned to be a damp squib as there was no rain in any part of these three districts throughout the day

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Children who took part in summer sports camp honoured; Collector urges them to join sports hostels

Kanniyakumari District Collector P.N. Sridhar honoured the children who participated in the summer sports camp during the valedictory function held here on Monday.

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Five medical college students drown off the coast of Kanniyakumari

Tragic drowning incident at Lemur Beach in Nagercoil claims five medical students, despite Red Alert warning.

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Lok Sabha polls | BJP’S Pon. Radhakrishnan says booth capture may take place in Kanniyakumari constituency

Kanniyakumari BJP candidate Pon. Radhakrishnan raises concerns about possible booth capturing and voter bribery in the constituency.

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In Kanniyakumari, the fisherfolk’s support for Congress comes with a warning

One of the largest votebases in the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency is the fisher community, second only to the dominant Nadar caste. Nearly 20 percent of all of Tamil Nadu’s fisherfolk reside in the region, a vast majority of whom are Catholic Christians from the Mukkuvar and Paravar castes.

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In Cong-BJP fight in Kanniyakumari, religion trumps other issues

As we stroll through the Vavathurai and Kovalam coasts of Kanniyakumari, speaking to the fisherfolk as they prepare to set out to the sea, an anti-BJP sentiment seems palpable. “The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) shouldn’t come to power again,” an elderly fisherman named Mariasusai tells us. “Many of us in…

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Senior citizens cast voting through postal ballot in Kanniyakumari LS constituency

Casting of postal ballots by registered senior citizens and persons with disability commenced in Kanniyakumi Lok Sabha constituency on Monday

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Tirunelveli Campus Connect

Management fest ASPIRA 2K24 at NICHE, Kanniyakumari with IPS and IAS officers, career guidance, workshops, and conferences.

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Improve safety and infrastructure in Tirunelveli-Kanniyakumari district through better lighting, roads, industries, and awareness campaigns.

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Lok Sabha polls | BJP and Congress polarise communities, do not address people’s issues: NTK’s Maria Jennifer

Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency gears up for 2024 elections with new entrant Maria Jennifer Clara Michael from NTK.

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Lok Sabha polls | MP Vijay Vasanth of Congress files nomination for Kanniyakumari constituency

Sitting MP Vijay Vasanth files nomination for Kanyakumari Lok Sabha seat, contesting against BJP, AIADMK, and others in upcoming elections.

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Vijay Vasanth to contest from Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency for second time

Vijay Vasanth of Indian National Congress to contest against BJP's Pon. Radhakrishnan in Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha election.

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Congress election panel clears four sitting MPs from Tamil Nadu

Congress would be repeating Karti Chidambaram from Sivaganga, S. Jothimani from the Karur Lok Sabha seat, Vijay Vasanth from Kanniyakumari, and Manickam Tagore from Virudhunagar.

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Flying squad seizes cash meant for ATM from a vehicle in Colachel

A flying squad confiscated ₹4.31 lakh from a private chest vehicle at Thingal Nagar near Colachel area in Kanniyakumari on Tuesday

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Vilavancode Assembly Constituency has 2.37 lakh voters, says Kanniyakumari District Collector

Kanniyakumari District Collector P.N. Sridhar on Tuesday organised a meeting with officials and representatives of recognised parties at the District Collector’s office ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

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DMK, Congress will never succeed in developing T.N., will only scam, loot public: PM Modi

PM Modi criticizes DMK and Congress, promises development in Tamil Nadu, emphasizes BJP's welfare schemes and cultural protection.

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Assembly panel visits project sites, unhappy with guest rooms in Kanniyakumari bus stand

The Tamil Nadu Assembly’s Public Enterprises Committee visited various projects in Kanniyakumari district on Tuesday

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Direct bus link needed between Kanniyakumari and Munnar; noise pollution, garbage dumping, misuse of weighing machines, and senior citizen concessions addressed.

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Man linked to murder of NTK functionary in Kanniyakumari surrenders at Nagapattinam court

Key accused in murder case surrenders before Nagapattinam court, ordered remand till February 1.

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Centre’s oil exploration plans off Kanniyakumari coast could severely impact fertile fishing ground, marine biodiversity: experts

Residents of Kanniyakumari district object to oil exploration off the coast, citing potential harm to marine biodiversity and fishing resources.

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T.N. Rains | Trained police teams from central zone dispatched to southern districts for rescue operations

Police teams dispatched to Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi & Kanniyakumari to help with rescue operations due to unprecedented flooding. Fire fighters from Tiruchi join mission. Trains cancelled.

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T.N. Rains | Senior IAS officers to monitor flood, relief measures in southern districts

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin deputes Ministers, IAS officers to monitor flood relief in Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi & Tenkasi.

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Community of Maruthuvars who also play nagaswaram and thavil

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Nearly 60% of irrigation tanks in State not yet half-full

TN has 14,139 irrigation tanks; 8,230 have storage ranging from nil to 50%. 3 districts account for 3,533 tanks with poor storage; Kanniyakumari has 1,832 tanks with full storage. Rainfall & encroachments may be reasons for poor storage.

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