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 Kanyakumari fishermens picketed Kuzhithurai railway station 

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MADURAI: As Kanyakumari fishermen picketed Kuzhithurai railway station on Thursday, the Thiruvananthapuram railway division announced changes in the pattern of train services. The railway division cited security reasons for changing the pattern of the trains.According to statement from the division, number 22627 Tiruchirapalli – Thiruvananthapuram intercity express has been cancelled between Nagercoil and Thiruvananthapuram and the rake would be used to operate number 22628 train between Nagercoil and Tiruchirapalli.

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KKumari Cops Rescued from Kidnappers

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Madurai: A three-year-old girl child was rescued by Kanyakumari district police from her kidnapper late on Saturday within three hours of receiving a complaint that she had gone missing.According to the police, a couple from Bhopal who sold balloons arrived at Nagercoil railway station around 4.50 pm on Saturday to catch a train to return home. They were waiting for the train when an auto driver approached them, offered food, and after some time quietly slipped away with their child.Realising that their child had been kidnapped, they informed the nearby police, who rushed to the railway station and started an inquiry. Kanyakumari superintendent of police R Stalin told TOI that on receiving the complaint around 8.30 pm, five special teams were formed, and a search operation commenced. Police analysed nearly 100 CCTVs near the railway station and auto stand, and managed to get the facial details of the accused and the contact number.

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Chennai: Tamil Nadu BJP has drawn up a list of 50 assemblys

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The list was submitted by state BJP president Nainar Nagenth ..Chennai: The Tamil Nadu BJP has drawn up a list of 50 Assembly constituencies as part of its political strategy in the state. The move is aimed at strengthening the party’s presence and improving its performance in key regions. Party leaders are expected to focus on organizational restructuring, outreach programs, and candidate preparation in these selected constituencies.

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Railway Demand In Nagarcoil from Mluru

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Mangaluru: The Kanyakumari District Railway Users’ Association (KKDRUA) has urged the railways to extend the services of 16347/ 16348 Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram Express to Nagercoil.In a letter, KKDRUA president S R Sreeram said passengers from Kanniyakumari and Tirunelveli have, for 35 years, sought an overnight train to Mangaluru, as they depend on buses to Thiruvananthapuram. With no direct bus or air links, travellers face severe

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Sree Adi Kesava Perumal Temple

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The Adikesava Perumal Temple is a Perumal temple located in Thiruvattar, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India and is one of the 108 Divya desams, the holy sites of Hindu Vaishnavism in existing Tamil hymns from the seventh and eighth centuries C.E. The temple is one of the historic thirteen Divya Desams of Malai Nadu. The temple is a picturesque setting surrounded on three sides by rivers namely, (River Kothai, River Pahrali and River Thamirabarani) It was the Rajya Temple and Bharadevatha shrine of Erstwhile Travancore. After state reorganisation, the temple was handed over to Tamil Nadu H&RCE Dept. Since Vishnu resides here in a reclining position, and is surrounded by rivers, the temple is called as “The Srirangam of Chera Kingdom”. The temple was consecrated by Parasurama and is admired by Veda vyasa in the sections which deal with temples in Padma Purana. As per the stone inscriptions which dates back to 779 KE the temple is established in the Treta yuga. The Adikesava temple is also where Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, founder of the Gaudiya Vaishnava movement, discovered the lost manuscript of the Brahma Samhita.

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Suchindram Shree Thanumalayan Swamy Temple

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The Thanumalayan Temple, also called Sthanumalayan Temple, is an important Hindu temple located in Suchindram in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, India. The Thanumalayan Temple is of importance to both Shaivaite and Vaishnavite sects of Hinduism, as the name Stanumalaya denotes the Trimurti; “Stanu” means Shiva; “Mal” means Vishnu; and the “Ayan” means Brahma. It counts among the Abhimana Kshetrams in Vaishnavite traditions. It is one of the 108 Shiva Temples revered by the Kerala Hindu culture, though this temple is now in Tamil Nadu, after Kanyakumari District was merged into Tamil Nadu from Travancore. The temple complex covers around two acres and has two gateway towers called gopurams. The tallest is the eastern tower with 11 stories and a height of 44 metres (144 ft). The temple has numerous shrines, with those of Sthanumalayan and that of Hanuman being the most prominent. The temple has six daily rituals at various times from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and many yearly festivals on its calendar, with the festival during Margazhi being the most prominent. The present masonry structure was built during the in the 9th century, while later expansions are attributed to Thirumalai Nayak and the Travancore Maharajas. The temple is maintained and administered by the Dharmapuram Aadhenam. The temple is associated with Indra whose sin was propitiated after worshiping the presiding deity

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Arulmigu Sri Nagaraja Temple

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agaraja Temple is an early large temple found in the city of (Nagarkōyil) near the southern tip of , India. Its dating is uncertain but likely pre-12th-century. The main sanctum is dedicated to the Nagaraja – the king of serpents. Padmanabham (1985), Heritage Of The Tamils Temple Arts, Editors: SV Subramanian and G Rajendran, International Institute of Tamil Studies, Since the 17th-century, new Hindu shrines have been added to the temple complex attracting devotees of Krishna (Vishnu), as well as Shaiva and Shakti Hindus.[1] The original iconography of the Tirthankaras and Padmavati Devi have and continue to remain a part of the sacred pantheon close to the temple’s main sanctum The temple has three shrines. The oldest and the main shrine’s deity remains the original The second shrine is dedicated to Ananthakrishna (baby  dancing on a coiled snake) with Rukmini and Satyabhama. The third shrine is dedicated to  The mandapa includes six icons of  and a goddess such as Parsvanatha and Padmavati Devi with rare, non-standard emblems (all lions). It also includes those of Hindu deities such as Subrahmanya Swami, Ganesha and Devi Bhagavati.

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Nagercoil slang was my biggest challenge: Vijay Sethupathi

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Vijay Sethupathi opened up about the difficulties he faced while preparing for his role that required the authentic Nagercoil slang.He revealed that although he has portrayed characters from different regions of Tamil Nadu, mastering the unique tone and rhythm of Nagercoil was particularly challenging.The actor said the slang has a distinct mix of Tamil and Malayalam influence, making it different from what he had spoken in any of his previous films.To get it right, he spent several days interacting with local people from Nagercoil.He observed their pronunciation, sentence flow, and natural conversational style.Sethupathi also practiced with dialect coaches to ensure accuracy.He emphasized that he wanted to avoid delivering a superficial or exaggerated version of the slang.According to him, authenticity in language is crucial to making a character believable.He mentioned that the team helped him understand the cultural nuances of the region.The actor added that language is not just about words but also about emotion and identity.Vijay Sethupathi said this learning process also deepened his respect for regional dialects.He expressed satisfaction that audiences appreciated his efforts after the film’s release.The crew also praised him for his dedication and commitment to getting the slang right.The actor concluded by saying that challenges like these motivate him to keep improving his craft.

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Employees stage road blockade in Thoothukudi and Nagercoil

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Members of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department Employees Union, affiliated with CITU, staged a road blockade in Thoothukudi on Monday, to press for their demands. During the protest, employees raised demands, including payment of salaries of ₹725 and ₹863 for sanitation workers, valve operators, drivers and drinking water project employees as per the government orders and high court directives. https://buy.tinypass.com/checkout/offer/show?displayMode=inline&containerSelector=%23artmeterpv&templateId=OT1NPNUW7I8P&templateVariantId=OTVYN2Y5K57U0&offerId=OFUQSXLDD65A&formNameByTermId=%7B%7D&hideCompletedFields=true&showCloseButton=false&checkoutFlowId=CFSWNVRBHE96&experienceActionId=showOffer9P63DJ1NUBUW242&offerType=purchase&experienceId=EX7N3ALT89MS&activeMeters=%5B%7B%22meterName%22%3A%22LTS%3C50%22%2C%22views%22%3A3%2C%22viewsLeft%22%3A99996%2C%22maxViews%22%3A99999%2C%22totalViews%22%3A3%7D%5D&companyName=coastal%20broadband%20and%20online%20services%20pvt.%20ltd.&sessions=&widget=offer&iframeId=offer-0-I5pzR&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehindu.com%2Fnews%2Fcities%2FMadurai%2Femployees-stage-road-blockade-in-thoothukudi-and-nagercoil%2Farticle70372894.ece&parentDualScreenLeft=0&parentDualScreenTop=0&parentWidth=1366&parentHeight=641&parentOuterHeight=728&aid=DC3REpZYpu&zone=Web&customVariables=%7B%7D&browserId=mg7ebmeikp2cl516&userState=anon&pianoIdUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fid.tinypass.com%2Fid%2F&pianoIdStage=&lang=en_US&userProvider=piano_id&userToken=&customCookies=%7B%22_pc_thgpremiumexp%22%3A%22false%22%7D&hasLoginRequiredCallback=true&initMode=context&requestUserAuthForLinkedTerm=true&initTime=1633&logType=offerShow&width=732.265625&_qh=8558f1b19b They also urged the government to reinstate the old pension scheme, immediate compassionate appointments for the heirs of employees who died while on duty ,cancellation of professional tax deducted from contract workers, and permanent employment for contract workers who have completed more than two years of service. Advertisement The protesters began with a rally from Thoothukudi corporation office, and later staged a road blockade in front of Anna bus stand in Thoothukudi, causing disruption to the traffic. K. Kasi, district vice president, CITU, Muniyasamy, district secretary Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department Employees Union and other members of CITU were present at the protest. Police have detained around 100 people who participated in the road blockade and released them by evening. Meanwhile, in Nagercoil, the road blockade was conducted near the Collectorate. Around 200 people participated in the protest was detained and later released in the evening. Published – December 08, 2025 09:02 pm IST https://buy.tinypass.com/checkout/template/cacheableShow.html?aid=DC3REpZYpu&templateId=OT1BU5HFW2GB&templateVariantId=OTVHOR13JINI8&offerId=fakeOfferId&experienceId=EXMIGDM91YNT&iframeId=offer_1ea80c7b2ba37a3bc5db-0&displayMode=inline&pianoIdUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fid.tinypass.com%2Fid%2F&widget=template&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehindu.com%2Fnews%2Fcities%2FMadurai%2Femployees-stage-road-blockade-in-thoothukudi-and-nagercoil%2Farticle70372894.ece Most Popular Delhi court grants bail to Umar Khalid to attend sister’s weddingPM Modi, Piyush Goyal expected to travel to Oman next week to sign free trade agreementParliament Winter session: Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha flagging BJP MP’s unexplained withdrawal of questionED, ATS conduct raids in Thane over suspected terror funding Hear.comThe cost of hearing aids in Kommara might surprise youRead MoreSkip Thiruparankundram ‘deepam’ row: T.N. government loses appeal, judge again orders lighting of lamp at ‘Deepathoon’Discover Kerala actor rape case: Uma Thomas says her husband’s soul will never be satisfied with the verdictDiscover Start Forex Trading. Get a 100% Welcome BonusiFOREX| Sponsored Juice webinar.Tetra Pak| Sponsored How Telidesk Saved My Businesswww.telidesk.com| Sponsored Drive home the Honda Amaze with ADAS & CVT starting at Rs. 9.99 Lakh*.hondacarindia| Sponsored

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