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Madras HC directs police to grant permission to BJP to take out rally carrying tricolour

The Madras High Court ordered Coimbatore police to allow a BJP rally. This rally will commemorate the 80th Independence Day on August 18. The court found the police had overestimated participant numbers for their SOP. BJP sought permission for a rally carrying the national flag across the state. Both parties agreed on a specific route for the permitted procession.

The Economic Times 14 Aug 2026 8:15 pm

TN student's murder linked to exposing drug trade

A 19-year-old mechatronics engineering student was brutally murdered in Coimbatore, leading to a political controversy in Tamil Nadu. While his family alleges he was targeted for exposing drug abuse on campus, police and college management claim the attack stemmed from personal enmity and a retaliatory clash. Eight arrests have been made, and the issue was raised in the Legislative Assembly, with the Opposition demanding an inquiry into the conflicting narratives.

Rediff 14 Aug 2026 4:18 pm

Workers evacuated from building in Coimbatore following concerns on buildings stability

People living close to the 20-year-old building complained that the it was shaking

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 2:42 pm

Coimbatore company paid 20% of medical bills and gave a month long leave after the demise of an employee's father

A Coimbatore-based company is earning praise after providing an employee over four weeks of leave following her father's death, contributing to his medical expenses, and offering personal support from its chairman. This gesture highlights the compassionate approach of some long-standing, family-led businesses, contrasting with modern corporate perceptions and sparking discussions on evolving workplace practices.

The Economic Times 14 Aug 2026 1:17 pm

Coimbatore company shows what support looks like after employee's father dies

Coimbatore company shows what support looks like after employees father dies

India Today 14 Aug 2026 10:26 am

TVK=DMK: Joseph Vijay Govt Bans Indian Tricolour Rally

The Joseph Vijay TVK government has denied permission for a national flag rally planned by the BJP in Coimbatore ahead of Independence Day, prompting the BJP to approach the Madras High Court seeking permission to conduct the event. As reported in Dinamani, BJP Coimbatore city district president J. Rameshkumar said the party had initially sought [] The post TVK=DMK: Joseph Vijay Govt Bans Indian Tricolour Rally appeared first on The Commune .

The Commune Mag 14 Aug 2026 10:11 am

Woman found murdered at home in Coimbatore

The Times of India 13 Aug 2026 9:54 pm

How AI is saving elephants: When mighty animals move towards railway tracks, Gajraj AI sends instant alerts to trains, helping them cross safely

How AI is saving elephants: Gajraj AI technology is helping strengthen wildlife protection near Coimbatore by reducing the risk of elephant-train collisions. With thousands of real-time alerts, the system enables train drivers to slow down or halt, allowing elephants to cross the railway tracks safely. The system has facilitated nearly 9,500 safe elephant crossings, with zero reported elephant fatalities on the monitored railway stretch. The AI-powered network also helps detect other wildlife species in the region, including gaur, deer and leopards.

The Economic Times 13 Aug 2026 9:10 pm

TVK-led government will rework proposal for Coimbatore Metro Rail: T.N. Minister

The Centre rejected the Coimbatore Metro Rail project last month saying that it had studied the project in its entirety and that a metro rail project is not viable for the city

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:48 pm

Police identify suspect after woman found dead inside house in Coimbatore

The womans son found her dead when he returned home from work on Wednesday night; the body had injury marks on the head

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 8:27 pm

Sri Ramakrishna Mills (Coimbatore) reports standalone net profit of Rs 2.06 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 0.06% to Rs 16.46 crore

Business Standard 13 Aug 2026 2:16 pm

Coimbatore Student Murder Row Deepens As DMK Raises Drug Network Allegations

The DMK has alleged that 19-year-old engineering student K. Amudhan was killed for exposing a drug network on his college campus, and has demanded answers from the Tamil Nadu government over the circumstances surrounding his death.

NDTV 13 Aug 2026 12:32 pm

Actor Madhavan shares Coimbatore-based GD Naidu's 5 incredible inventions: From a 1925 mechanical calculator to an electric razor

R Madhavan, who portrays G.D. Naidu in G.D.N., highlighted five inventions by the Coimbatore-based innovator: a 1925 mechanical calculator, 1936 vote recording machine, 1935 Rasant electric razor, 1937 electric motor and coil spring juicer. Naidu reportedly also developed electronic calculators, radios, vending machines and other devices. G.D.N., based on his life, released worldwide on August 7, 2026.

The Economic Times 13 Aug 2026 8:18 am

Coimbatore Corporation proposes 824-crore UGD project for Kalapatti, Vilankurichi, and Saravanampatti

The project will cover wards 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 21, 22, and 23, and is expected to provide underground sewer connections to around 33,637 households

The Hindu 12 Aug 2026 8:32 pm

Nitin Gadkari promises flyover at Saravanampatti junction in Coimbatore

The busy junction, home to many colleges and IT firms, has the dubious distinction of being an accident black spot; Centre approved a proposal to build a flyover there in 2022, but it was dropped later as a line of the Coimbatore Metro Rail was planned on Sathyamangalam road

The Hindu 12 Aug 2026 8:19 pm

More coaches added to MettupalayamCoimbatore MEMU

These trains are well patronised,particularly in the morning and evening hours

The Hindu 12 Aug 2026 6:25 pm

NIA Conducts Searches At 9 Locations In TN Over Suspected Myanmar Link In 2024 Andaman Drug Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches at nine locations across Tamil Nadu, including six places in Chennai, as part of its investigation into a drug trafficking case linked to a seizure in the Andaman region in 2024. The searches are also being conducted at locations in Madurai and Coimbatore, with NIA officials [] The post NIA Conducts Searches At 9 Locations In TN Over Suspected Myanmar Link In 2024 Andaman Drug Case appeared first on The Commune .

The Commune Mag 12 Aug 2026 11:51 am

17 breast milk donors honoured in Coimbatore

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 8:26 pm

Coimbatore Metro Rail: Wait continues for the green signal

How did Coimbatore embark on the ambitious proposal for a metro rail? What was the CMRL proposal for Coimbatore? What is the way forward for the proposal?

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 1:25 pm

Andhra to hold investor meets in key Tamil Nadu cities to woo companies

Andhra Pradesh is stepping up competition with Tamil Nadu for investments by holding its first investor roadshows in Chennai and Coimbatore. The state is targeting textiles, manufacturing and automotive companies as it pursues a more aggressive investment strategy.

The Economic Times 11 Aug 2026 12:02 am

Mettupalayam-Coimbatore MEMU trains get four additional cars

The Times of India 10 Aug 2026 10:12 pm

Coimbatore-based industrialist honoured

The Hindu 10 Aug 2026 1:01 am

Mesmerising train journey through Palakkad's scenic landscapes

Mesmerising visuals captured on August 2, 2026, at Kottekkad Arc Bridge in Palakkad, Kerala, showcase a beautiful train journey along the PalakkadCoimbatore railway route. Surrounded by lush and scenic landscapes, the journey has left netizens captivated.

The Times of India 9 Aug 2026 3:46 pm

Watch : Drop Shot Ep. 6 | Jaipur watches, Unsung Heroes, Kargils Ajay Ahuja & Bamboo-led lake restoration

In this weeks edition of Drop Shot, The Hindu Features brings you four stories from across India: Jaipurs heritage-inspired luxury watches, R. Madhavan on portraying forgotten Indian heroes, Siddharth on bringing Kargil War hero Squadron Leader Ajay Ahujas story to the screen in Operation Safed Sagar, and an inspiring bamboo plantation project working to restore Coimbatores lakes and ecosystems.

The Hindu 9 Aug 2026 8:19 am

Farmers in Coimbatore Allege Pollution from Cast Iron Unit Threatens Crops and Groundwater

Coimbatore, August 9: Farmers from Appanayakkanpatti and Karadivavi villages in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu have raised serious allegations against a nearby cast iron unit. They claim that pollution emitted from the unit is adversely affecting their crops, groundwater, and the health of local residents, putting their livelihoods at risk. The villagers allege that ... Read more Farmers in Coimbatore Allege Pollution from Cast Iron Unit Threatens Crops and Groundwater

Morningstar 9 Aug 2026 12:35 am

Coimbatore police organise marathon to promote drug-free society

People from different age groups participate in the marathon, held on the MadukkaraiMadhampatty Bypass along the Western Ring Road in Coimbatore

The Hindu 8 Aug 2026 9:29 pm

Coimbatore Corporation checks residual chlorine levels in drinking water

Coimbatore Corporation currently receives 362.67 million litres a day of drinking water from the six sources of Siruvani, Pilloor-I, Pilloor-II, Pilloor-III, Aliyar and Bhavani

The Hindu 8 Aug 2026 7:51 pm

Coimbatore doctor bags lifetime achievement award

Cardiologist Thomas Alexander has authored over 30 research papers published in leading international medical journals

The Hindu 8 Aug 2026 7:14 pm

Over 320 tonnes of waste a day unaccounted for in Coimbatore: CPCB

While the gap between waste generation and designed processing capacity was 38 tonnes per day or TPD for dry waste and 48 TPD for wet waste, the gap was much higher when actual utilisation is considered 121.5 TPD for dry waste and 201.4 TPD for wet waste

The Hindu 8 Aug 2026 6:53 pm

Why Coimbatore is planting bamboo around its lakes

Can bamboo help save our lakes? Around Vellalore and Kolarampathy lakes in Coimbatore, 16 species of bamboo are taking root acting as a natural green barrier that promises cleaner water, richer biodiversity and healthier ecosystems

The Hindu 8 Aug 2026 6:51 pm

Minister Vignesh urges Coimbatore to lead drive for drug-free Tamil Nadu

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The News Mill 8 Aug 2026 10:37 am

Two arrested for murdering labourer in Coimbatore

The Times of India 7 Aug 2026 8:54 pm

Anna Ben

Chennai The makers of director Kishore Rajkumars upcoming romantic comedy Coimbatore Mapillai on Friday revealed that actress Anna Ben plays The post Anna Bens character in Kishore Rajkumars romantic-comedy Coimbatore Mapillai revealed! appeared first on Bilkul Online .

Bilkulonline 7 Aug 2026 6:15 pm

Flights from Bhogapuram to foreign destinations very soon, says Kondapalli Srinivas

The Minister says two to three more flights to Hyderabad and Bengaluru are proposed, services to Coimbatore, Pune and Varanasi are in the pipeline, and the immediate target is an annual footfall of 50 lakh passengers

The Hindu 7 Aug 2026 4:45 pm

TANCET MCA/ MBA Supplementary Counselling Schedule Out - Check Details @ tancet.annauniv.edu

TANCET MCA Supplementary Counselling 2026 is on August 10 and MBA on August 11-12 at GCT Coimbatore. Check eligibility, fee, required documents, on-the-spot allotment process, and FAQs

FreeJobAlert 7 Aug 2026 2:02 pm

Heavy Rain Alert for Four Districts in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, August 6: The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in parts of four districts in Tamil Nadu on Thursday and Friday. Additionally, moderate rainfall is expected in several other districts over the next few days. According to the weather forecast, heavy rain is likely in Coimbatore, Theni, ... Read more Heavy Rain Alert for Four Districts in Tamil Nadu

Morningstar 6 Aug 2026 9:00 am

Consumer body seeks policy to protect buyers of DTCP-approved plots declared as temple lands

Coimbatore Consumer Cause says purchasers had relied on approvals and records issued by government departments and should not be penalised for administrative lapses

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 8:20 pm