Cottage, micro enterprises body seeks power infra upgrade in Coimbatore ahead of summer
Coimbatore schoolboy suicide: After six days of protests, Akilans kin receive his body
Special camps for electoral roll revision in Coimbatore on four days
Regularisation of Coimbatore-Jabalpur Weekly Special train augurs well for industry sector
Coimbatore Corporation suspends bill collector over 97 pending files
Coimbatore Corporation to install rain gauges at 12 locations across city
Consumer body in Coimbatore seeks stronger safeguards for digital transactions
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Coimbatore corporation urged to desilt stormwater drains immediately
Hundreds of residents marooned after torrential rain pounds Coimbatore
MSMEs seek improvement of electricity infrastructure in Coimbatore district
Suspected kingpin of drug network held in Malappuram
Police say Ibrahim Badusha played a key role in the network linked to the seizure of 12.8 kg of MDMA from Coimbatore in August
AIDWA members protest against price rise in Coimbatore
Coimbatore Corporation sets out policies for safer, sustainable streets
Coimbatore school students death case: probe transferred to CB-CID
Coimbatore city police handed over a copy of the order to family members of the deceased, who along with relatives and members of various political parties have been staging a protest for the past few days, demanding arrest of all persons who abetted the suicide.
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Tamil Nadu School Holidays Today: Check District-Wise Closure List for October 26
Heavy rains have triggered school closures across several Tamil Nadu districts today, October 26, 2026. Check the latest district-wise list for Coimbatore, Dindigul, Puducherry, and Karaikal, and stay updated on Chennai's status.
Heavy rain inundates streets, homes in Coimbatore city
The Collector said Coimbatore city had received more than 80 mm of rain within three hours, between 2.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. on October 25, resulting in a sudden increase in runoff.
6th-Century Dharmapuri Hero Stone Sheds Light on Ancient Tamil Nadu
The newly-documented hero stone inscriptions in Dharmapuri belt sheds light on the history of ancient Tamil Nadu as researchers from the Yaakkai Heritage Trust, based in Coimbatore, documented two hero stone inscriptions during field surveys in the Harur and Palacode regions of Dharmapuri district
Dharmapuri Hero Stones Shed Light on Tamil Nadus History
The newly-documented hero stone inscriptions in Dharmapuri belt sheds light on the history of ancient Tamil Nadu as researchers from the Yaakkai Heritage Trust, based in Coimbatore, documented two hero stone inscriptions during field surveys in the Harur and Palacode regions of Dharmapuri district
Meeting held on EPFO schemes in Coimbatore
Persistent rain causes waterlogging in Coimbatore; schools to remain closed on Monday
National Car Racing: Goswami's Sunday Triumph
Defending champion Dhruvh Goswami secured a dramatic victory in the first LGB Formula 4 race on the final day of Round 1 of the CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship in Coimbatore. Despite challenging conditions and multiple safety car interruptions, Goswami showcased exceptional skill. The rain-hit day also saw Balaprasath win the second LGB Formula 4 race, Kabir Sahoch achieve a hat-trick in the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Amateur class, and other notable wins across various categories.
Two killed in elephant attacks in Coimbatore, the Nilgiris
Dream of becoming a lawyer cut short: TN Dalit teen dies by suicide
Coimbatore: A 16-year-old government-aided school Dalit boy who dreamt of becoming a lawyer succumbed to caste discrimination by his classmates in Tamil Nadus Coimbatore district. On October 21, the teenager was found dead by his mother in Peelumedu. There was no suicide note. A case under abetment of suicide and voluntarily causing hurt, along with Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Red alert for Theni, Dindigul, Madurai amid heavy rain forecast for TN
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 25 (IANS) A red alert has been issued for Theni, Dindigul and Madurai districts, with the Regional Meteorological Centre forecasting extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places on Sunday as the northeast monsoon remains vigorous over Tamil Nadu. The three districts could receive more than 20 centimetres of rain at one or two locations, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. The warning comes amid widespread rainfall across the state and the strengthening of a weather system over the Bay of Bengal. An orange alert has also been issued for Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruchi, Karur, the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Sivaganga districts, besides the Karaikal region. These areas are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunder and lightning. The forecast places southern districts under particular scrutiny, while several central, delta, and western districts also face the prospect of intense rainfall. The alerts indicate that the severity of rain is expected to vary across the affected regions. According to the weather departments report, the Nilgiris recorded exceptionally heavy rainfall during the 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday. Burliar registered the highest rainfall of 25 centimetres, followed by Lower Kotagiri Estate with 20 centimetres and Coonoor with 17 centimetres. The substantial rainfall in the hill district adds to concerns over the continuing monsoon spell, with further heavy rain forecast for the Nilgiris and neighbouring western districts covered by the orange alert. Meanwhile, the low-pressure area over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal intensified into a well-marked low-pressure area on Saturday and subsequently developed into a depression, the department said. The system is expected to move west-northwestwards and strengthen into a deep depression on Sunday. It could intensify further into a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by Monday morning. Thereafter, the weather system is likely to continue moving west-northwestwards and reach the west-central Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast by the morning of October 28. The forecast describes the systems expected movement and intensification over the sea. It does not specify a landfall location or time. With the northeast monsoon active and the Bay of Bengal system gathering strength, the departments latest forecast points to another spell of intense rain across multiple parts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
Five-day fishing ban from today as TN braces for heavy rain
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 25 (IANS) Fishermen have been prohibited from venturing into the sea for five days from Sunday following a warning about a possible cyclonic storm developing over the Bay of Bengal, while heavy rain and gusty winds are forecast across several parts of Tamil Nadu. The restriction will remain in force until October 29. The Chennai weather departments forecast indicates that rainfall will be widespread initially, with conditions expected to improve over much of the state towards the end of the period. According to an earlier weather bulletin, a low-pressure area that lay over the Comorin region and adjoining southern Tamil Nadu and Kerala on October 22 was positioned over the southeast Arabian Sea and neighbouring Lakshadweep region at 8.30 a.m. on October 23. The bulletin also referred to an atmospheric circulation extending from the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep region towards the northern Tamil Nadu coast through Kerala, at approximately 1.5 kilometres above sea level. Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and winds reaching 40-50 kmph is likely at isolated places in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Perambalur, Ariyalur and Tiruchirappalli districts during the initial phase of the forecast. Several other interior and coastal districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam, could also receive rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. Similar conditions are forecast for Puducherry and Karaikal. On Monday, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Pudukkottai districts, along with thunderstorms, lightning and winds of 40-50 kmph. Heavy rainfall is also forecast at isolated places in several districts, including Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Virudhunagar, Thoothukudi, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore and Tiruvannamalai. Puducherry and Karaikal could experience similar weather. Other parts of Tamil Nadu may receive moderate rainfall at some places, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. Rainfall is expected to ease on October 27, with isolated light to moderate showers likely in Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, isolated light rain is forecast. On October 28 and 29, isolated light to moderate rainfall is likely over the state's southern coastal districts. Generally, dry weather is expected across the remaining parts of the state and in Puducherry also during these two days.
Pollachi MP seeks restoration of Coimbatore-Salem MEMU services
Boy dies of dengue in Coimbatore Medical College Hospital
Siruthuli requests Railways to rename Coimbatore-Chennai Superfast Express as Noyyal Express.
Coimbatore NXT pitches for major railway infrastructure push in its meeting with Southern Railway GM
National Car Racing: Arya Singh Wins LGB Formula 4
Arya Singh of Dark Don Racing won the LGB Formula 4 race at the opening of the 2026 CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship in Coimbatore. The event saw multiple close finishes and red-flag interruptions, with other categories like Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup, Levitas Cup, Super Saloon, and F1300 Novice Cup also crowning winners.
Heavy overnight rain triggers landslides, damages houses in Nilgiris, Coimbatore
The Nilgiris receives a cumulative rainfall of 2,152.6 mm across 31 rain gauge stations, with a district average of 69.44 mm; Coimbatore records a cumulative 672.80 mm across 23 stations, with an average of 29.25 mm
Massive Fan Surge in Coimbatore as Crowds Gather to Catch Glimpse of Actor Trisha
Massive Fan Surge in Coimbatore as Crowds Gather to Catch Glimpse of Actor Trisha
Vanni Arasu demands implementation of Justice Chandru Committee report over Coimbatore student death
Rainwater harvesting drive: Coimbatore corporation to rejuvenate waterbodies
All tourist spots in Nilgiris closed due to red alert for heavy rain
Coimbatore district administration tells public to avoid ghat roads from Mettupalayam to Udhagamandalam via Coonoor and Kotagiri, and from Pollachi to Valparai, as major landslides had occurred at several locations
Demands grows louder for restoring damaged Marudhamalai road in Coimbatore city
Adding to the problem is the protruding covers of the UGD chambers in the middle of the road; laying of house service connection pipes at a shallow depth of about one foot have made them vulnerable to damage when road works are taken up
Nilgiris Landslides: bus driver killed, Schoolchildren among 300 rescued
A Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) bus driver was killed after a landslide struck his bus at Burliyar, near the CoimbatoreNilgiris district border, late Friday night. Burliyar recorded 250 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, triggering multiple landslips along the ghat roads.
H.E.L.P. conference held at Coimbatore hospital
Two booked for performing motorcycle stunt on flyover in Coimbatore
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Coimbatore boy to represent India at Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship 2026
Meet 10-year-old Guru Tarun SK from the city, who has been selected by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) to represent India in the Under-12 category
Schools closed in six taluks of Nilgiris district in TN; Coimbatore bars special classes amid rain
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 24 (IANS) Schools in six taluks of the Nilgiris district were declared closed on Saturday following rain since Friday night, as wet weather continued across several parts of Tamil Nadu. District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya issued the order covering all schools in Udhagamandalam, Coonoor, Kotagiri, Kundah, Gudalur and Pandalur taluks. The holiday was announced in view of the continuing rainfall in these areas. In neighbouring Coimbatore district, the Collector announced a holiday for all categories of schools and directed managements against conducting special classes on Saturday. The instruction was issued amid forecasts of heavy rain, with schools told not to bring students in for additional teaching sessions. The directive applies to all types of schools across the district, the announcement said. The announcements came as rain affected the western districts and several central and southern parts of the State, bringing waterlogging to roads and disrupting travel in some localities. According to the weather information cited in the report, a low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal. The weather department indicated that the system could strengthen into a cyclone and move towards the Andhra PradeshOdisha coast, while Tamil Nadu could experience heavy rainfall. In Pudukkottai, heavy showers lashed urban areas for more than half an hour, bringing a marked change in the weather and cooler conditions. Tiruchirappalli city and its suburbs also received heavy rain. Water accumulated on several roads, making movement difficult for motorists and slowing traffic through affected stretches. The downpour left commuters negotiating waterlogged sections as rain continued across the region. Thanjavur witnessed a sudden spell of rain in the evening after a sunny morning. The showers brought relief to farmers, who welcomed the rainfall and its potential contribution to groundwater recharge. Rain in different parts of Karur Corporation similarly brought cooler conditions. However, overflowing rainwater on roads in Pallapatti caused inconvenience to residents and road users. In Theni district, widespread showers were reported from Andipatti, Bodinayakanur, Periyakulam and Cumbum. Thick fog covered the Bodimettu hill road, reducing visibility along the mountain stretch. Rain was also reported across the western belt, including the Nilgiris and Coimbatore, prompting the school-related announcements. The Nilgiris order specifically covered the six named taluks, while Coimbatores announcement included an express instruction that special classes should not be held during the holiday.
Contractor fined for illegal felling of 80 trees in Coimbatore
Native trees axed from Coimbatores Sengulam, bird nests destroyed; contactor fined 1.27 lakh
Five youths arrested with ganja, narcotic pills in Coimbatore
Coimbatore police arrest man for threatening woman via social media
Teams formed to monitor Coimbatore lakes amid heavy rain
Coimbatore Corporation plans to develop ponds to store rainwater
Protest in Coimbatore Over Students Suicide After Beef-Eating Disclosure
According to allegations, fellow students had been avoiding Akilan at school, while a teacher allegedly subjected him to mental harassment by questioning him about eating beef
TN: Protest in Coimbatore over student's suicide; protesters demand arrest of teacher, headmaster
Relatives of a 16-year-old student who allegedly died by suicide after facing caste-based discrimination and mental harassment staged a protest outside the Coimbatore District Collectorate on Friday, demanding the arrest of the teacher and headmaster concerned and the cancellation of the school's recognition. The deceased, Akilan, was a Class 11 student at the government-aided KK Naidu Higher Secondary School on Avinashi Road in Coimbatore. He was a resident of the Peelamedu area. According to allegations, fellow students had been avoiding Akilan at school, while a teacher allegedly subjected him to mental harassment by questioning him about eating beef. A complaint was reportedly submitted to the school headmaster, but no action was allegedly taken. Akilan died by suicide by hanging on Wednesday. More than 100 members of various political and social organisations, including the DMK, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the May 17 Movement, joined Akilan's parents and relatives i...
Student Suicide: Caste Bullying Claims Rock Coimbatore School
A Class XI Dalit student in Coimbatore died by suicide on October 21, allegedly due to caste-based harassment and bullying by classmates over his caste and food choices, including beef. Police have registered cases against the principal, a teacher, and two classmates, with the teacher already arrested. The incident has led to protests and calls from political leaders for stringent action and measures to eliminate caste discrimination in schools.
The students mother alleged that a teacher made her son and four others, who consume beef, stand up in the classroom two months ago. The two arrested students had been harassing and torturing him since then
Coimbatore Class 11 student dies by suicide after alleged caste-based harassment; teacher questioned
A 16-year-old Scheduled Caste student in Coimbatore allegedly died by suicide following caste-based harassment. Police registered a case against two students, a teacher and the principal, with the teacher arrested on October 22.
Bullied over caste, beef eating, student dies by suicide
A Class XI student in Coimbatore tragically died by suicide following alleged caste-based harassment and bullying related to his Scheduled Caste identity and beef consumption.
Large crowd gathers outside Coimbatore Jail ahead of NTK candidate Karthika
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Boy, 16, ends life after beef-caste taunt in Coimbatore school
Coimbatore Class 11 student dies by suicide after alleged caste-based harassment; teacher arrested
A 16-year-old Scheduled Caste student in Coimbatore allegedly died by suicide following caste-based harassment. Police registered a case against two students, a teacher and the principal, with the teacher arrested on October 22.
One more dead in out-of-control bus collision in Coimbatore
SITRA in Coimbatore signs MoU with Taiwan institute
DCCM Coimbatore Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
District Climate Change Mission, Coimbatore (DCCM Coimbatore) has invited applications by email for the post of Technical Assistant. Applications can be sent till 30 October 2026.
FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2026 opens in Coimbatore
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The Peelamedu police booked two classmates of the Class 11 student, his teacher Vijayakumar, and the schools principal Arunkumar late on Wednesday on charges of abetting suicide; the teacher was arrested on Thursday
The Peelamedu police booked two classmates of the Class 11 student, his teacher Vijayakumar, and the schools principal Arunkumar late on Wednesday on charges of abetting suicide; the teacher was arrested on Thursday
Do you eat beef: Coimbatore teacher under scanner after Dalit Class XI student dies by suicide
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TN: Forecast for heavy rain, rough sea conditions; five districts declare holiday for schools today
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 22 (IANS) Schools in five Tamil Nadu districts were closed on Thursday as persistent heavy rain affected southern parts of the state, while a low-pressure system over the southwest Bay of Bengal raised the prospect of further widespread rainfall. The District Collectors of Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Kanniyakumari and Thoothukudi declared holidays for schools following continued downpours. Tirupattur District Collector Nallasivan also ordered the closure of schools in his district because of heavy rain. The holiday announcements apply only to schools. The information provided did not mention any corresponding closure of colleges or other higher educational institutions in the five districts. According to the meteorological department, a low-pressure area has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal near Sri Lanka, off the Tamil Nadu coast. The system is likely to move west-northwestwards, bringing widespread rain to coastal Tamil Nadu and the Cauvery delta districts. The weather department has warned of the possibility of very heavy rainfall in 17 districts on Thursday, placing southern Tamil Nadu and several western and delta districts under heightened weather watch. The districts covered by the warning are Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, Theni, Tenkasi, Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Coimbatore, the Nilgiris, Sivaganga, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai. Southern districts have already been receiving sustained heavy rainfall. Against this backdrop, the respective district administrations announced school holidays as the wet weather continued, affecting the normal academic schedule across the affected areas. The developing weather system is also expected to influence conditions along the coast. The meteorological centre cautioned that the sea could turn rough because of the low-pressure area and advised fishermen to exercise caution. The warning assumes significance for fishing communities along the Tamil Nadu coast, with the system positioned over waters close to Sri Lanka and expected to move towards the west-northwest. Coastal and delta districts are expected to receive widespread rainfall under its influence, while the district-level warning indicates that intense spells could also extend into the interior and western parts of Tamil Nadu. The immediate impact on education was reflected in the school closures announced in four southern districts and Tirupattur. The announcements came amid continuing rain, with Thursdays forecast pointing to the possibility of further intense spells across the 17 listed districts. The departments advisory also highlighted rough-sea conditions as a separate concern for fishermen operating along the coast.
Watch: Early morning arrest of NTKs Karthika sparks fierce political backlash in Tamil Nadu
Naam Tamilar Katchi leader M. Karthika and her husband were arrested by police in Coimbatore following protests during the Dharapuram by-election campaign.
DVAC arrests Coimbatore Corporation bill collector
TNSTC driver dies at wheel in Coimbatore; out-of-control bus kills one, injures two
Rain worsens road conditions in Coimbatore
Rain turns roads dug up for UGD and drinking water supply projects in several parts of city into muddy stretches where vehicles, including buses, are getting stuck; Corporation officials say wet-mix material is being used to temporarily level damaged stretches
BJP functionary opposes parole for five Coimbatore blast convicts
Coimbatore Corporation to hold special medical camps to combat monsoon-related infections
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 21: GEMS Education, one of the world's largest operators of private schools across 10+ countries providing education to more than 200,000+ students, has announced the launch of GEMS Modern Academy in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The new school will provide multiple curriculum pathways, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula, giving families a choice between a nationally recognised Indian curriculum and a globally benchmarked international programme on a single campus. Located at Vellakinar - Coimbatore, the school will welcome its first cohort of students in the academic year 2027-28, with admissions opening from 20th October 2026. The parent school brand - GEMS Modern Academy Dubai is recognised as one of the most outstanding schools in Dubai, with an additional campus in Kochi (Keralam) and now in Coimbatore. The other GEMS brands such as GEMS Millennium Schools and GEMS School of ...
1998 Coimbatore Blasts Convicts Get Parole, BJP Jabs With Betrayal Remark
The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister Vijay, allowed the 60-day break from jail to Mohammed Ansari, Mohammed Ali, Monappa alias Mohammed Hassan, Mohammed Ajam and Nawab Khan, who were convicted for orchestrating the blasts.
Discarded from aquariums, exotic South American fish invades Noyyal tanks in Coimbatore
Discarded from aquariums, exotic South American fish invades Noyyal tanks in Coimbatore
Coimbatore corporation launches monsoon medical camps; 1,813 people screened on day one
Efforts on to turn water scarcity into abundance in Coimbatore village
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on October 20
Tamil Nadu BJP Demands Cancellation of Parole for 1998 Coimbatore Bombing Convicts
Tamil Nadu BJP calls for the immediate cancellation of parole granted to five convicts in the 1998 Coimbatore bombing case, citing justice for victims. Tamil Nadu BJP Demands Cancellation of Parole for 1998 Coimbatore Bombing Convicts
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Heavy rain floods roads, low-lying areas in Coimbatore
