The fishing boat up in flames. (Photo: ANI) 
Tamil Nadu

Rameswaram: Fishing boat anchored in Pamban go up in flames

According to sources, more than a hundred fishing boats were anchored at Pampan Harbour on Rameswaram Island when the fire broke out.

Online Desk

RAMANATHAPURAM:A fishing boat belonging to Colins anchored at Rameswaram's Pamban caught fire on Sunday morning.

According to sources, more than a hundred fishing boats were anchored at Pampan Harbour on Rameswaram Island when the fire broke out.

As the boat caught fire, some fishermen rushed to the spot and doused the flames.

However, the boat worth about 90 lakhs was completely gutted in the fire.

Initial reports suggest that the fire might be caused by electrical leakage. The police have started the investigation, and further details are awaited.

(With inputs from ANI)

Velumani faction renews pressure on EPS, seeks return of Sasikala and Dhinakaran to AIADMK; blames EPS for electoral defeats

PMK slams delay in tatkal agricultural power connections in TN

Sixth round of talks between Jharkhand govt, students protesting exam irregularities begins

Centre moves to privatise Kulasekarapattinam rocket launch facility

Vande Mataram will not be sung in full in Kerala ''in this lifetime'': Cong MP Unnithan