Coimbatore Corporation holds Kolam competition to promote four-way waste segregation
Final held among 100 participants selected through ward-level competitions organised across the Corporations 100 wards; contestants draw kolams highlighting segregation of waste into dry, wet, special and sanitary categories
Coimbatore Corporation holds Kolam competition to promote four-way waste segregation
Final held among 100 participants selected through ward-level competitions organised across the Corporations 100 wards; contestants draw kolams highlighting segregation of waste into dry, wet, special and sanitary categories
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Heavy rain forecast for Nilgiris, Coimbatore; showers likely across Tamil Nadu
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 3 (IANS) Moderate rain accompanied by strong winds is likely across Tamil Nadus Western Ghats districts and several southern and central districts on Saturday and Sunday, the Meteorological Department has forecast. The weather conditions are being influenced by a cyclonic circulation over the southeastern Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast. The department said the system could bring rainfall to parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days. Besides districts along the Western Ghats, moderate rain is expected in Madurai, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram and Sivaganga. Pudukkottai, Tiruchi, Ariyalur and Perambalur are also likely to receive moderate rainfall during the same period, with strong winds accompanying the showers. The forecast indicates that rainfall will vary across the State, with heavier showers expected in some hill districts and areas adjoining the Western Ghats. Other districts covered by the forecast are expected to receive moderate rain. The Meteorological Centre has predicted heavy rain in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dindigul and Theni districts on Sunday, October 4. The warning places these four districts among the areas likely to experience the most intense rainfall during the weekend. For Salem, Erode, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri, the department has forecast moderate rain on Sunday. These districts are expected to receive showers as the prevailing weather system continues to influence conditions across western and adjoining parts of Tamil Nadu. Nilgiris and Coimbatore are likely to see a longer spell of heavy rainfall. According to the Meteorological Centre, heavy rain in these two districts could continue until October 6, extending beyond the weekend forecast issued for other areas. The outlook, therefore, points to sustained wet weather in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore, while Dindigul and Theni have been specifically identified for heavy rain on Sunday. The forecast for the remaining named districts is for moderate rainfall. In Chennai, the department has predicted light rain on Saturday evening or during the night. The capitals forecast is for lighter showers compared with the heavy rainfall expected in parts of western Tamil Nadu. The latest forecast covers both the weekend rainfall outlook and the possibility of continuing heavy showers in two western districts through Tuesday. Strong winds are also expected alongside moderate rain in the Western Ghats districts and the southern and central districts identified in the departments forecast for Saturday and Sunday.
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Doorstep delivery of ration commodities on October 3 and 5 under Thayumanavar scheme in Coimbatore
Cricket match held in Coimbatore to raise awareness of dengue prevention
Visitors, vehicles capped at two temples in western ghats in Coimbatore
Coimbatore Corporation plans improvements to amenities at Race Course
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Male elephant found dead near Coimbatore
The Hindu in School quiz in Coimbatore on October 8
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CM Vijay Felicitates Coimbatore Cop Who Clung To SUV For 40 Km To Stop Gutkha Smugglers
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay personally honoured Head Constable M Velmurugan after his nearly 40-km pursuit of suspected gutkha smugglers.
TN: Heavy rain forecast in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode today
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds is likely in Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Erode districts on Thursday, the Meteorological Department said, as a trough extending across Tamil Nadu is expected to bring rainfall to several parts of the state. The trough runs from south interior of Karnataka to the Gulf of Mannar through Tamil Nadu. Under its influence, the three western districts could receive heavy showers, while several other districts are likely to experience moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning. The forecast places Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Erode among the areas expected to receive the heaviest rainfall. Strong winds could accompany the showers in these districts, according to the department. Moderate rain with thunderstorms is likely in Tiruchirappalli, Namakkal, Theni, Tenkasi, Tirupattur, Dindigul, Madurai and Virudhunagar. Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts could also receive moderate showers accompanied by thunder and lightning. The forecast indicates that rainfall will extend beyond the western districts, covering parts of central and southern Tamil Nadu. However, the intensity is expected to vary, with heavy rain predicted for the three western districts and moderate showers for the other districts mentioned by the department. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, light to moderate rain is likely at a few places. Similar conditions are expected in Puducherry and Karaikal, where the department has forecast light to moderate showers. For Chennai, the forecast points to a chance of light rain during the evening or night. The city is therefore expected to see milder rainfall than the heavy showers predicted in Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Erode. The departments outlook for the capital is limited to the possibility of light showers later in the day. It has not indicated heavy rainfall for Chennai in the forecast provided. Thursdays weather outlook highlights differing conditions across the region, ranging from heavy rain with strong winds in western Tamil Nadu to thunderstorms in several inland and southern districts and lighter showers elsewhere. The trough passing through the state is the weather feature associated with the expected rainfall. The department has linked the likelihood of heavy rain in Nilgiris, Coimbatore and Erode to its influence. While rain is possible across several districts, the forecast does not suggest uniform rainfall throughout Tamil Nadu. It identifies particular districts for heavier or thunderstorm activity and predicts scattered light to moderate showers in the remaining areas.
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Dharapuram bypoll campaign: Enthusiastic welcome by workers, people to TN CM Vijay
Digital Desk | Coimbatore, Sep 30 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, received an enthusiastic welcome from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) workers and members of the public on Wednesday as he arrived to campaign for the Dharapuram Assembly bypoll. CM Vijay flew from Chennai on a private aircraft before beginning his road journey to Dharapuram in Tiruppur district, where he was scheduled to address a public meeting in support of TVK candidate Sathyabama. The visit marked C. Joseph Vijay's first arrival in Coimbatore since taking over as Chief Minister. Party workers and residents gathered along the route to greet him, with people from across the Kongu region joining the crowds. Many had been waiting in the scorching heat, hoping to catch a glimpse of CM Vijay as his campaign vehicle passed through their localities. The reception extended beyond Coimbatore, drawing supporters from surrounding areas ahead of the Dharapuram meeting. After reaching the airport, CM Vijay held a discussion with the District Collector and other government officials. He then walked a short distance along the road before boarding a campaign vehicle for the onward journey. Police made security arrangements along the route, placing barricades on both sides of the road to regulate the crowds. Personnel were deployed to prevent supporters from crossing the roadway as the Chief Ministers vehicle moved towards the meeting venue. The arrangements kept those waiting to see CM Vijay behind the barricades, allowing the campaign vehicle to proceed along the route. Crowds lined both sides of the road as party workers and members of the public awaited his arrival. From Coimbatore airport, CM Vijays route to Dharapuram passed through Chinniyampalayam, Neelambur, Kaniyur, Karumathampatti, Somanur, Karanampettai and Palladam. The journey took him through several localities before reaching the public meeting venue in Tiruppur district. The Dharapuram visit is centred on the partys campaign for Sathyabama, who is contesting the forthcoming Assembly bypoll. The crowds gathering since morning reflected the anticipation surrounding his visit, particularly among supporters waiting along the road rather than at the meeting venue alone. Officials said CM Vijay would return to Chennai by private aircraft at 7 p.m. after completing the public meeting and his campaign engagement in Dharapuram.
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TN bypolls: CM Vijay to campaign for TVK candidate in Dharapuram today
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 30 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay will campaign in Dharapuram on Wednesday for the partys candidate, Sathyabama, ahead of the October 6 Assembly bypoll. The meeting comes with six days left before polling in the reserved constituency in Tiruppur district. Sathyabama won the seat as an AIADMK candidate but later resigned from the Assembly and joined TVK, prompting the bypoll. Twenty-two candidates are in the fray, and the main parties have intensified their campaigns. Organisers have prepared a 54-acre ground at Maruthi Nagar in Kondarasampalayam, along the Dharapuram-Udumalpet road, for CM Vijays public meeting. A bus, which will serve as his speaking platform, has been positioned near the venue. Seating has been arranged for ministers and senior party functionaries, with separate sections for volunteers and the public. More than 10 large LED screens have been installed to show the proceedings across the ground. Organisers are issuing QR-coded entry passes to about 10,000 people. CM Vijay is scheduled to leave Chennai by private aircraft around noon and arrive at Coimbatore airport at about 1 p.m. He will then travel by car to the meeting ground, where he is expected at around 3 p.m. After addressing the gathering, he will return to Coimbatore by road and fly back to Chennai. The visit has prompted traffic restrictions in Dharapuram. Heavy vehicles will be barred from entering the town, other traffic will be diverted, and iron barricades have been placed at key points. Speed breakers at about 50 locations along the four-lane Dharapuram-Palladam road, including stretches near schools, colleges and rural bus stops, are being removed ahead of the Chief Ministers journey. Police have increased security in the town and around the Maruthi Nagar venue. More than 3,000 personnel from Tiruppur, Coimbatore, the Nilgiris and Erode districts have been deployed under Coimbatore West Zone Inspector General Ramya Bharathi. Coimbatore DIG Saminathan inspected the arrangements on Tuesday. The bypoll is drawing attention as Sathyabama seeks to retain the seat under a new party banner. Her opponents are also canvassing across the constituency as the campaign enters its final days.
Heavy rain forecast for 11 TN districts today; temperatures likely to rise
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 30 (IANS) Heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, is likely at isolated places in 11 Tamil Nadu districts and Karaikal on Wednesday, the Meteorological Department said, as atmospheric systems influence weather across the region. The districts identified for heavy rainfall are Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai and Tiruchirappalli. Wind speeds could reach 40 to 50 kilometres per hour during thunderstorms, according to the forecast. Despite the rain outlook, the department said maximum temperatures in Tamil Nadu could rise above normal on Wednesday, with departures of up to four degrees Celsius. The forecast thus points to hotter daytime conditions alongside spells of rain in parts of the state. Moderate rain with thunder, lightning and gusty winds is expected at some places in other districts along the Western Ghats and across several northern, central and southern districts. These include Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Karur, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi. Puducherry is also likely to receive moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms. Winds in these areas could reach 40 to 50 kilometres per hour. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, light rain with thunder and lightning is possible at a few places. For Thursday, October 1, the department has forecast heavy rain at isolated locations in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts. Thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching 40 to 50 kilometres per hour are also likely in these areas. Parts of the rest of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal could receive light to moderate rain on Thursday, with thunder, lightning and strong winds accompanying some showers. The department attributed the weather conditions to an atmospheric circulation over northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern coastal Andhra Pradesh, extending to around 1.5 kilometres above sea level. A trough also extends from southern Telangana to the Gulf of Mannar through Rayalaseema, northern Tamil Nadu and adjoining southern coastal Andhra Pradesh at an altitude of about 0.9 kilometres. Meanwhile, a deep depression that had been over the northern Andaman Sea and adjoining Myanmar coast on September 28 moved north-northwestwards and crossed the Myanmar coast east of Kyaikto between 7.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. The rainfall forecast indicates that heavier showers will be confined to isolated locations, while other areas may experience lighter rainfall or moderate thunderstorms over two days.
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Asiad 2026: Vithya breaks PT Usha's record to win 400m hurdles bronze
India's Vithya Ramraj clinched a bronze medal in the women's 400m hurdles event at the Asian Games here on Monday, clocking a personal best of 54.75 seconds to break a more than four-decade-old national record created by the legendary P T Usha. The 28-year-old from Coimbatore finished behind UAE's Mariam Kareem, who won gold with a Games record 54.31 seconds, and Kazakhstan's Adelina Zems, who took silver with a personal best of 54.58sec. Ramraj bettered Usha's 55.42sec effort that came in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. Usha is currently heading the Indian Olympic Association and is in attendance at the Games. It was the second medal at this edition of the Games for Ramraj following the silver in the 4x400m mixed relay event. India's Anu Raghavan finished fifth. She recorded a personal best of 55.88 seconds. Earlier, Commonwealth Games bronze-medallist Seema Kaliramna's personal best effort was not enough as she finished fourth in the women's discus throw final. Seema produced
Camera traps deployed to identify animal behind goat deaths in TN's Coimbatore
Digital Desk | Coimbatore, Sep 29 (IANS) Forest officials have installed four camera traps at Ramya Garden in Mavuthampathi panchayat after three goats were killed there. Residents suspect a leopard, but the Madukkarai Forest Range has yet to identify the animal responsible. The goats owner, Velusamy, alerted forest personnel after finding two of them dead on Monday morning. The third goat was missing and is believed to have been carried away. The incident has caused concern among residents, who have asked officials to establish whether a leopard is moving through the area. A forest department official said staff found pugmarks near the site, but the impressions were too unclear to identify the animal. The personnel also searched the adjoining forest area for remains of the missing goat. The camera traps have been placed to record any movement and help confirm what killed the animals. The owner believes a leopard carried away one of the goats. We cannot confirm that from the pugmarks available, the official said. The department expects to examine the camera footage and establish whether a leopard is present by Tuesday. A special team has been deployed to patrol the area and respond to any further sightings or attacks. Forest personnel had conducted regular patrols there until about a month ago, officials said. More recently, they had been assigned to operations aimed at driving wild elephants away from human settlements. The department has urged livestock owners to keep goats and cattle inside secure sheds, particularly at night. Officials said this advice had been given repeatedly, but animals were still being left exposed to attacks. They asked residents to report any sightings promptly so staff could verify them and take appropriate action. The official said Velusamy could seek compensation for the loss of his goats by submitting an application. The department would process the claim under the applicable procedure. For now, officials are treating the identity of the predator as an open question. They said the missing goat and unclear pugmarks were insufficient to establish that a leopard was involved. Camera footage, along with continued patrols, would guide the next steps. Forest staff will continue monitoring the location while the camera traps remain in place. The department said further measures would depend on what the cameras record and on any fresh reports from the area.
TN: Heavy rain likely in Erode, Namakkal, Madurai today; evening showers in Chennai
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Heavy rain is likely at isolated places in Tamil Nadu's Erode, Namakkal and Madurai districts on Tuesday, the weather department said, as it forecast showers and strong winds across parts of the state over the next three days. In a weather bulletin, the department said moderate rain accompanied by strong winds could occur at isolated places in 16 districts on Tuesday. These include districts along the Western Ghats, as well as Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Dharmapuri, Salem, Tiruchirappalli and Perambalur. Chennai and its neighbouring areas could receive light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in the evening or at night. The forecast points to a spell of showers after a largely warm day, though the bulletin did not specify how widely rain would be distributed across the city. The possibility of heavier rain will shift to parts of western and northern Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. One or two places in the Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts are likely to receive heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, the department said. Moderate rain is also expected at isolated places in 16 districts on Wednesday. The forecast covers districts along the Western Ghats, and includes Tirupattur, Vellore and Sivaganga. Conditions may vary considerably within each district, as the heavier rainfall forecast applies only to one or two locations. The Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts could see heavy rain, with thunderstorms and strong winds at isolated places on Wednesday and Thursday. The two-day forecast indicates that unsettled weather may persist in the western parts of the state even as the areas under the heavy rain forecast change. Alongside the rain, the department expects higher daytime temperatures in some areas. Maximum temperatures at a few places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal may be 2 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal on Tuesday and Wednesday. The bulletin did not give district-wide rainfall estimates or indicate that every area named in the forecast would receive rain. Residents in places where thunderstorms develop may experience brief periods of strong winds, while other localities could remain dry. The departments forecast places the highest likelihood of isolated heavy rain in Erode, Namakkal and Madurai on Tuesday, before the focus moves to the Nilgiris and adjoining districts on Wednesday.
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In Coimbatore district, Kovilpalayam police engaged in a thrilling 40km chase after suspected smugglers failed to heed police signals. Remarkably, a daring officer climbed onto the suspects' vehicle during the pursuit, making it a high-stakes operation. The pursuit came to an end when the police successfully intercepted the fleeing car, leading to the suspects' arrest. However, details about the smuggling operation are still scarce.
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A dramatic police chase in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district saw a head constable cling to the roof of a moving car as suspected tobacco smugglers allegedly tried to escape. The vehicle was reportedly carrying nearly 300 kg of gutkha
Stormwater drain desilting works to be completed by Oct 10, says MAWS Secretary
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Tiruppur Corporation pins hopes on bio-CNG, waste-to-energy plant to manage municipal waste
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Dengue cases decline, attack rate drops in Coimbatore Corporation
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Social security pension beneficiaries in Coimbatore urged to link Aadhaar with bank accounts
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Crazy Mohans iconic play Chocolate Krishna to be presented by Maadhu Balaji in Coimbatore
Maadhu Balaji and his Crazy team are all set to stage Chocolate Krishna for senior citizens in the city
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Coimbatores iconic coconut bun: Why late actor Murali loved Red Rose bakery
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Four PFI members get life imprisonment for 2016 murder of Hindu Munnani leader C. Sasikumar
On September 22, 2016, Sasikumar was hacked to death in Coimbatore
4 PFI cadres get lifer for murder of Hindu Munnani leader
PTI Chennai A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Friday sentenced four active cadres of the banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) to life imprisonment for the murder of a Hindu Munnani leader in Coimbatore in 2016. The verdict marks NIAs first conviction involving PFI operatives since the government of India banned the []
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NIA court sends 4 to life term in 2016 Hindu Munnani spokesperson murder
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 25 (IANS) The Special Court for NIA cases, Poonamallee, Chennai, on Thursday convicted and sentenced four active cadres of the banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) to life imprisonment in connection with the murder of C. Sasikumar, spokesperson of Hindu Munnani, Coimbatore. The convicted individuals Sadam Hussain, Subair, Mubarak and Mohammad Rafiqul Hassan have each been sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 30,000, the NIA said in a statement. This verdict marks NIA's first conviction involving PFI operatives since the Government of India officially banned the organisation. On September 22, 2016, Sasikumar was hacked to death in Coimbatore. The targeted killing was executed with the clear intent to strike terror among a section of society and incite communal disruption across the region, it said. The incident sparked widespread violence across 6 districts, including Coimbatore City and Coimbatore Rural, prompting state authorities to register over 300 FIRs. The case was initially registered at Thudiyalur Police Station, Coimbatore, and was later investigated by CB-CID, Tamil Nadu. On the orders of the Central government, the case was entrusted to NIA and re-registered as RC-03/2018/NIA/DLI on January 22, 2018. Investigation established that the accused, being active members of PFI, entered into a criminal conspiracy and executed the targeted killing. After meticulous investigation, NIA filed a charge sheet and 2 supplementary charge sheets against 5 accused persons. The trial commenced in 2019, during which 75 prosecution witnesses and 2 defence witnesses were examined. The trial has now culminated in the conviction of 4 accused for offences under sections 302, 120-B and 153-A of the IPC, and sections 16, 18 and 20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The Special Court acquitted one co-accused, identified as Abu alias Syed Abuthagir. NIA is currently reviewing the judgment and exploring all available legal avenues to challenge the acquittal in the appellate court.
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Coimbatore Institute of Technology launches centre for global academic engagement
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