Dec. 26: Silent processions and tearful homage marked the sixth anniversary of tsunami strike in Nagapattinam, Cuddalore and Villupuram coastal districts, and Puducherry on Sunday. In Nagapattinam, the tearful family members of the victims remembered those swallowed by the deadly tsunami six years ago that left over 6,000 dead.
Candlelight processions and ceremonies to offer prayers to the deceased were held in all the fishermen hamlets. Minister for dairy development U. Mathivanan and Rajya Sabha members A.K.S. Vijayan and E.G. Sugavanam placed wreaths at the memorial pillar erected at the collectorate.
On behalf of the district administration, district revenue officer Rajendran paid homage. DMK workers took out a silent procession led by Mr Mathivanan from old bus stand to Nagapattinam port. The AIADMK procession was led by Ma
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