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True Hindu treats everyone equally, says former BJP leader Annamalai

Coimbatore: Former BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai on Sunday asserted that a true Hindu treats everyone equally and embraces everyone and does not regard someone as high or low. Addressing his foundations first conference at Pollachi near here, Annamalai said he is a proud nationalist and Indian. Annamalai helmed We the Leaders foundation chose []

The Navhind Times 13 Jul 2026 1:25 am

No need to wear your faith on your sleeve: Annamalai

Coimbatore: Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai on Sunday, July 12, asserted that a true Hindu treats everyone equally and embraces everyone and does not regard someone as high or low. Addressing his We The Leaders foundations first conference at Pollachi, Annamalai said he is a proud nationalist and Indian. I 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 .

The Siasat Daily 12 Jul 2026 9:34 pm

Shanthanu breaks down remembering his late father K. Bhagyaraj

A memorial function honored filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj in Coimbatore. His son Shanthanu spoke emotionally about the public's deep affection. Bhagyaraj's wife Poornima became overwhelmed and cried during the event. Veteran actor Sivakumar offered comfort to Poornima and paid tribute. The gathering celebrated Bhagyaraj's significant contributions to Tamil cinema.

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 12:32 pm

Who is Palak Purswani? Bigg Boss OTT 2 star marries longtime partner Rohan Khanna at Sadhguru's Isha Foundation

Bigg Boss OTT 2 fame Palak Purswani married Rohan Khanna at the Isha Yoga Centre. The couple exchanged vows before the Adiyogi statue in Coimbatore. They shared pictures of their intimate ceremony on social media. Palak wore a beige and crimson lehenga while Rohan donned a sherwani. This union marks the first wedding held at the revered Isha Foundation.

The Economic Times 11 Jul 2026 11:06 am

Bigg Boss OTT 2's Palak Purswani ties the knot with boyfriend Rohan Khanna

Television actress and Bigg Boss OTT 2 fame Palak Purswani has married her boyfriend and marketing professional Rohan Khanna in a private ceremony at Coimbatore's Isha Yoga Centre. She shared the news on social media with pictures from the big day

Mid Day 11 Jul 2026 9:13 am

Coimbatore Corpn. starts building Chinnavedampatti STP after HC disposes of plea

Civic body says treated effluent will be disinfected in accordance with NGT norms and its quality monitored continuously through an Online Continuous Effluent Monitoring System; about five MLD of the water will be discharged into outlet canal of Chinnavedampatti lake and flow to Sulur lake

The Hindu 8 Jul 2026 9:19 pm

Coimbatore police register 522 cases under Motor Vehicle Act in two days

Police say several accidents, in which two-wheeler riders were victims, were caused by blinding LED headlamps in heavy vehicles and cars

The Hindu 8 Jul 2026 9:16 pm

Retain domestic water tariff for buildings with limited commercial activity, Coimbatore Corporation urged

Reclassification hits houses with small commercial activities like a petty shop; minimum water tariff for such buildings rises to 525 from 100 under domestic category

The Hindu 8 Jul 2026 8:40 pm

Youths murder triggers protest in Coimbatore

The Hindu 7 Jul 2026 9:44 pm

Digital intimacy expands beyond Bengaluru as Tier-II cities catch up

Instead, cities like Kochi, Coimbatore & Visakhapatnam are emerging as important digital relationship hotspots, reflecting a broader evolution in how Indians are choosing to explore emotional and intimate conversations online

Deccan Chronicle 7 Jul 2026 4:02 pm

Coimbatore women find fitness and community at Pace Her Run Club

Coimbatores Pace Her Run Club is a space where women of all ages come together to run, get fit, and forge friendships

The Hindu 7 Jul 2026 2:44 pm

Nectar garden with native plants for pollinators taking shape in Coimbatore

Pollinators like bees and butterflies are indicators of a healthy environment, say makers of the park; they are planning to establish such gardens, each with at least 100 species of native plants, across the city

The Hindu 6 Jul 2026 8:39 pm

301 ticketless passengers on single train fined in Tamil Nadu

2.64 lakh was collected as penalty by the Salem Railway Division during a special intensive ticket-checking drive carried out on the Coimbatore-Silchar Weekly Express (Train No. 15627)

The Hindu 6 Jul 2026 5:45 pm

G.D.N. film trailer launched amid vintage cars in Coimbatores motorsports circuit

Coimbatores Kari Motor Speedway played host to the launch of the trailer of G.D.N., a biopic on engineering pioneer GD Naidu, played by actor Madhavan

The Hindu 6 Jul 2026 4:49 pm

Madurai Hosts 6th Leg of Kauvery Hospital-TNSTC Veterans Tennis Tournament 2026

Around 125 players from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan participated in the tournament. A total prize money of Rs. 2 lakh was distributed among the winners, runners-up, and semi-finalists across all categories. The VIth Leg of the Kauvery Hospital-Tamil Nadu Senior Tennis Club (TNSTC) Veterans Tennis Tournament 2026 was held at the Madurai Union Club from June 26 to 28, featuring Singles and Doubles events across seven age categories (40+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, and 75+). Tennis Tournament Around 125 players from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan participated in the tournament, reflecting its growing popularity among veteran tennis players across the country. A total prize money of Rs. 2 lakh was distributed among the winners, runners-up, and semi-finalists across all categories. Trophies and Prize money were distributed by Mr. Jayaraman, Chairman, and Mr. N. Narayanasamy, Secretary, TNSTC. The tournament featured several accomplished veteran players who have represented India at the World Veterans Tennis Championships. They included Sanjay Kumar (Kerala) in the 60+ category, Suresh Murthati (Telangana) and Tulasiram (Karnataka) in the 70+ category, and Venkatachalam Swaminathan (Tamil Nadu) in the 75+ category. Sanjay Kumar and Venkatachalam Swaminathan have both captained the Indian team at the World Veterans Tennis Championships. One of the highlights of the tournament was the participation of two octogenarian players, Mr. R. Nagarajan and Mr. Shivamony Moorthy. In the singles events, Srikanth (40+), Ramesh S (50+), Srinivas Reddy (55+), Senthil Kumar (60+), V. Shankar (65+), Tulasiram (70+), and Venkatachalam Swaminathan (75+) emerged as champions in their respective categories. In the doubles events, Sathish Babu and M. Ramu (40+), Ramesh S and Sathish Babu (50+), Dinesh Thampi and Srinivas Reddy (55+), Sivakumar and Senthil Kumar (60+), Alapati Suresh and V. Shankar (65+), Tulasiram and Suresh Murthati (70+), and Venkatachalam Swaminathan and Veeramani K (75+) were the winners in their respective categories. TNSTC, one of the most active veteran tennis organisations in South India, has a membership of around 550 veteran players. The club conducts four non-ranking tournaments annually at Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, and Chennai, providing veteran tennis enthusiasts with regular opportunities for competitive play and camaraderie. Kauvery Hospital played a key role in ensuring the health and safety of all participants. A dedicated medical team, supported by a fully equipped ambulance, remained on standby throughout the tournament to provide immediate medical assistance and first-aid support. The next leg of the Tamil Nadu Senior Tennis Club Veterans Tennis Tournament will be hosted in Tiruchirappalli during September 2026.

News Voir 6 Jul 2026 4:27 pm

Salem Railway Division imposes fine on 301 ticketless passengers on a single train

In a release, the Salem Railway Division said a special intensive ticket-checking drive was carried out on the Coimbatore-Silchar Weekly Express (Train No. 15627) on Sunday night

The Hindu 6 Jul 2026 4:26 pm

Rotting water hyacinth left on Ukkadam Periyakulam bund irks walkers in Coimbatore

The decomposing weed, removed during lake maintenance and stacked at several locations near the walking track, is emitting a four odour too; Kovai Kulangal Pathukappu Amaippu suggests that the civic body gives it to NGOs preparing organic manure

The Hindu 4 Jul 2026 7:56 pm

CODISSIA asks govt. to classify dry agricultural land for industrial use

More land should be reserved for industrial use to support the future growth of Coimbatore, says CODISSIA

The Hindu 4 Jul 2026 6:20 pm

Coimbatore-based textile research body plans to promote green processing through 80-crore project

With Western buyers looking at garment suppliers who adopt sustainable practices, SITRA has mooted a project for green textile processing

The Hindu 4 Jul 2026 3:04 pm

Consumer body flags excess parking charges at Coimbatore Corporation parking lots

The outfit demanded that the Corporation refund the excess amount collected from the complainant, failing which it would initiate proceedings before the Consumer Court seeking a refund with interest and compensation

The Hindu 3 Jul 2026 6:54 pm

Coimbatore Grape Cultivation Plummets as Farmers Shift to Other Crops

Coimbatore, which used to have 200 grape growers, now has seven

The Times of India 2 Jul 2026 10:22 pm

Most TNEA toppers opt for computer science course in government school quota this year

PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, emerges the preferred destination for at least half of the toppers

The Hindu 2 Jul 2026 9:37 pm

Heavy Rainfall Alert for Coimbatore and Nilgiri in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, July 2: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in parts of western Tamil Nadu over the next two days. This weather pattern is influenced by a low-pressure area extending from southern Gujarat to Karnataka, which is expected to bring significant rainfall to Coimbatore and Nilgiri. According to the ... Read more Heavy Rainfall Alert for Coimbatore and Nilgiri in Tamil Nadu

Morningstar 2 Jul 2026 11:11 am

Legal Action Against Former Tamil Nadu Ministers Brother for Alleged Bribery Attempt

Chennai, July 2: The Tamil Nadu police have filed a case against Ashok Kumar, the brother of former DMK minister and Coimbatore South MLA V. Senthil Balaji. He is accused of attempting to bribe a legislator from the ruling Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party with 35 crores to persuade him to switch parties. TVK MLA ... Read more Legal Action Against Former Tamil Nadu Ministers Brother for Alleged Bribery Attempt

Morningstar 2 Jul 2026 10:25 am

Tamil Nadu Farmers Face Severe Losses Due to Lack of Rainfall

Coimbatore, July 2: Farmers in Vadamalai, located in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, are struggling to save their crops due to prolonged dry spells. Large sections of flowering plants in the Thondamuthur block have started to wither. Local farmers report that insufficient rainfall during the summer, followed by a weak southwest monsoon, has led to ... Read more Tamil Nadu Farmers Face Severe Losses Due to Lack of Rainfall

Morningstar 2 Jul 2026 9:46 am

Health Department ups vigil to combat vector-borne diseases in Coimbatore district

Water gets collected in materials such as coconut shells, plastic containers, disposable plastic tumblers, abandoned tyres during intermittent rains, creating suitable breeding ground for mosquitoes, especially aedes aegypti, the primary vector of dengue and a day-biter

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 8:23 pm

Fuel station employee assaulted in Coimbatore for denying loose petrol in plastic bottle

One of the assailants allegedly threatens the employee claiming that his father is the elder brother of a Minister in the TVK-led government

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 6:53 pm

Stagnant sewage in stormwater drains turns breeding ground for mosquitoes across Coimbatore

Foul odour and mosquito bites make life difficult for residents, with children being the most affected; a corporation project, worth about 2,200 crore, is in the works to reconstruct damaged and blocked drains, build new ones based on actual ground elevation, create disposal points and strengthen overall drainage network

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 6:33 pm

Three men arrested for bid to bribe TVK MLA for vote during no-confidence motion against T.N. Assembly Speaker

Investigation has revealed that V. Ashok Kumar, who is the brother of former DMK Minister and incumbent Coimbatore South MLA V. Senthilbalaji, met the accused, Naresh, in Chennai.

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 6:04 pm

Sahitya Akademi award-winning poet Puviyarasu laid to rest with State honours in Coimbatore

Puviyarasu, a two-time Sahitya Akademi Award recipient and a founding member of the Vanampadi poetry movement, died on June 30, 2026

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 2:39 pm

Puviyarasu, Renowned Tamil Poet and Translator, Dies at 96 in Coimbatore

His poetry gave me the courage to try my hand at writing poems, said Kamal Haasan

The Times of India 30 Jun 2026 10:28 pm

Onion prices shoot up in Coimbatore

The Hindu 30 Jun 2026 7:12 pm

AIADMK leader S.P. Velumani likely to resign as MLA: Party sources

Before departing for Chennai from Coimbatore airport on June 30, Mr. Velumani neither confirmed nor denied the likelihood of his resignation.

The Hindu 30 Jun 2026 3:33 pm

Inside Cedees Pujak & Co, one of Coimbatores oldest music stores

Cedees Pujak & Co has been catering to the needs of music lovers in the city for over five decades

The Hindu 30 Jun 2026 3:25 pm

Highways Department gets administrative makeover for faster completion of projects

Construction and Maintenance (C&M), Projects, NABARD and Rural Roads, and Metro wings have been merged to form the C&M wing, which has been divided into Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchi, and Coimbatore divisions, with four Chief Engineers as the heads

The Hindu 29 Jun 2026 6:27 pm

Tiruppur woman dies after botched YouTube-assisted childbirth at home

K.Sasikala, ofPunjaithalavaipalayaminUthukulitaluk, was taken to a private hospital inCoimbatore, where she died on Sunday morning of post-partum haemorrhage and related complications

The Hindu 28 Jun 2026 9:33 pm

Freight costs continue to be a burden for MSME exporters

The MSMEs do not have the margin to bear the steep hike in freight costs; those who export perishables are hit by the wait for containers, says V. Rangaswamy, president of the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association

The Hindu 28 Jun 2026 9:53 am

Coimbatores 24x7 water supply project works set for completion in August

The entire system, from pumping water to overhead tanks to supplying households, is operated through an automated software-based system, reducing human intervention and operational errors

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 6:58 pm