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However, the failed to reach the harbour and their mobile phones have been switched off.Fisher folk leaders said the fishing boat was supposed to arrive at Vizag fishing harbour on Saturday evening. However, the crew in the boat were not in contact with family members and fisher folk leaders from Saturday evening, and the boat was yet to arrive. The fisher folk leader suspect that boat’s engine failed due to rough sea conditions and gusty winds.The missing fishermen Chinna, Appalraju, Garagayya, K. Chinnaiah, Sithodu, Bandiyya and Chinna Ammoru belonged to Mukkam village of Bhogapuram mandal in Vizianagaram district and Bheemili in Vizag district.The Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy personnel will launch a search operation for the missing fishermen as the boat failed to return shore as scheduled.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorNalla Ram BabuNalla Ram Babu is a Special Correspondent, at the Times of India-Visakhapatnam. He reports on crime, rural development, road transport, Indian Navy, sea food industry, weather, research in agriculture, legal, civic issues and data-driven stories. 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The tradition explained Gaganyaan mission: Isro’s parachute test vehicle clears first ground test Pandavani legend Teejan Bai dies at 70 in Raipur after prolonged illness Watch: New York’s Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during July 4 fireworks display Prime Minister paid tribute to the Padma Vibhushan awardee NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep grief over the passing of renowned Pandavani singer Teejan Bai, describing her death as an “irreplaceable loss to the world of art and culture.”In a post on X, the Prime Minister paid tribute to the Padma Vibhushan awardee, saying her performances had given the traditional folk art form of Chhattisgarh a global identity.“I am deeply saddened by the passing of the renowned Pandavani singer Tijan Bai ji. Through her grand performances, she gave this folk art form of Chhattisgarh a unique identity across the world. Her departure is an irreplaceable loss to the world of art and culture. In this hour of grief, my condolences are with her family and admirers. Om Shanti!” PM Modi wrote on X.Nation pays tribute to cultural iconTeejan Bai, one of the most celebrated exponents of Pandavani, passed away at a hospital in Raipur after a prolonged illness, doctors confirmed, according to news agency PTI.Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai said her contribution had brought immense pride to the state on national and global platforms.“Teejan Bai has passed away, who was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri. She had brought glory to Chhattisgarh across the entire country and the world. We pay humble tribute to her…,” Sai said.State minister Kedar Kashyap also expressed sorrow over her demise, calling it a major loss for the cultural identity of the state.“The passing of Teejan Bai is deeply saddening. This morning brought extremely sorrowful news for all of us and the entire nation regarding the artist who upheld the honour and prestige of Chhattisgarh on national and international platforms…it is an irreplaceable loss for Chhattisgarh and the entire nation,” he said.Teejan Bai was widely regarded as a towering figure in Pandavani, a traditional storytelling art form from Chhattisgarh based on the Mahabharata.Her powerful performances helped take the folk tradition to global audiences and earned her some of India’s highest civilian honours, including the Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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