Four arrested for honey-trapping IT firm owner using dating app in Coimbatore
Woman dies of burns near Coimbatore
Startups make a demo at Coimbatore Vizhas The Pitch
INDIA bloc flays Centre for returning proposal for Metro Rail project for Madurai, Coimbatore
NGO raises concern over proposal to widen Vadavalli Marudhamalai Road in Coimbatore
From Classroom Concepts to Real-World Ventures at CS Academy
) streams at the Kovaipudur campus, transforming the school grounds into a vibrant marketplace brimming with creativity, energy, and enterprise. A vibrant student-led fete with 56 stalls brought entrepreneurship to life at CS Academy, highlighting creativity, teamwork and practical business learning ) and Grades 7 to 12 (CBSE) showcased their entrepreneurial skills by conceptualizing and managing their own ventures. A total of 56 student-run stalls were set up, featuring an impressive range of food, games, art, accessories, and crafts. Each stall reflected the creativity, teamwork, and initiative of its student team as they took charge of every aspect of their business, including planning, budgeting, marketing, and sales, under the guidance of their assigned mentors. Parents played a special role as judges for the event, assessing the stalls based on rubrics shared in advance. The evaluation considered creativity, presentation, teamwork, and financial performance, giving students a realistic and rewarding experience of entrepreneurship. The fete drew a tremendous turnout of parents and relatives, who came in large numbers to support the students and witness their innovative ideas in action. The festive atmosphere and the students enthusiasm made the day a memorable and inspiring experience for all. It was incredible to see children display such confidence, creativity, and responsibility , shared a parent of a student participant. This initiative not only taught them business skills but also instilled teamwork, financial awareness, and leadership, which are lessons far beyond the classroom. Adding to the sentiment, the Head of the Commerce Department at CS Academy remarked, Seeing our students turn ideas into real ventures was immensely fulfilling. Their energy and innovation truly brought the spirit of entrepreneurship alive on campus. csacademy.in/coimbatore .
Tamil Nadu: Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses BJP, AIADMK for allegedly protecting people in vote chori
In a spirited address, Tamil Nadu's Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin took aim at the BJP and AIADMK, accusing them of orchestrating vote theft. He voiced his disappointment over the Centre's decision to deny a statue honoring Raja Raja Chola and the lack of metro rail initiatives for Coimbatore.
Submit revised project proposals for Coimbatore, Madurai Metro Rail projects: Nainar Nagenthran
He alleges that the ruling party and its allies are playing up the Metro Rail issue to overshadow Prime Minister Narendra Modis handing over of assistance worth 18,000 crore to the farmers at a function held in Coimbatore
Chief Minister Stalin will bring Metro Rail to Coimbatore, Madurai, says Senthilbalaji
Mr. Senthilbalaji alleged that the Centre had not initially sanctioned funds for the Chennai Metro Rail project either, but the DMK government implemented it
Leopard sighted at industrial unit on Noyyal bank in Coimbatore
NDA will bring Metro Rail to Coimbatore when it comes to power in T.N. next year, says Vanathi
She alleges that the ruling DMK and its allies are trying to create an impression that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is against Tamil Nadu and the Centre rejected the Metro Rail projects for Coimbatore and Madurai with a motive
Watch: Coimbatore and Madurai Metro rail: what went wrong?
A major controversy is brewing in Tamil Nadu. The Union Government has sent back the Detailed Project Reports or DPRs for the Coimbatore and Madurai Metro Rail projects. Chief Minister MK Stalin has lashed out at the Centre, calling the move biased and unjustified. With Assembly elections just months away, this decision is no longer just about transport its turning into a full-blown political flashpoint. Why were the DPRs returned? Is the Centres reasoning valid? And what does this mean for the future of urban mobility in Tamil Nadu?
Siruthuli, KVB join hands to rejuvenate water bodies in Coimbatore
Metro Rail proposals for Coimbatore, Madurai have discrepancies: Union Minister
Manohar Lal Khattar accused Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of polticising the Union governments rejection of the Metro Rail project proposals
Coimbatore gang-rape case: test identification parade held in Central Prison
Bomb threat to multiple places in Coimbatore ahead of Prime Ministers visit
TN government should revise the DPR for Coimbatore metro: Annamalai
Metro rail proposal: demand to implement the project grows in Coimbatore
South India to lead natural farming revolution: PM Modi
Coimbatore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, backing organic farming, on Wednesday said South India has been a living university of agriculture. Inaugurating the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 here, the PM noted that Coimbatore region is home to some of the worlds oldest functioning dams, and that the Kalingarayan canal was built here in the 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 .
South India is living varsity of agriculture: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi championed natural farming at the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025. He praised Coimbatore's ancient water management systems. The PM urged farmers to adopt natural farming on one acre for one season. He called for integrating natural farming into agricultural education. The summit aims to promote sustainable, chemical-free farming for India's future.
Ranji Trophy: Gujarat And Saurashtra Emerge Victorious, Rinku And Dhull Hit Centuries In Draws
Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: Gujarat and Saurashtra registered outright wins on the last day of 2025/26 Ranji Trophy round five, while India left-handed batter Rinku Singh and Yash Dhull struck big centuries in drawn encounters for Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, respectively. At Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Dehradun, Gujarat defeated Uttarakhand by 146 runs, with Vishal Jayswal claiming four wickets and Siddharth Desai picking three scalps. Aarav Mahajan top-scored for Uttarakhand in the second innings with 60, but despite a promising start, the middle order faltered and crashed to a loss. Saurashtra defeated Goa by an innings and 47 runs in their Ranji Trophy fixture at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C in Rajkot. Left-arm spinner Parth Bhut was named Player of the Match for finishing with a match haul of nine wickets two scalps in the first innings and seven wickets in the second innings to dismiss Goa for 180 after enforcing the follow-on. At Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Ground, Coimbatore, Rinku hit a commanding 176 to steer Uttar Pradesh to getting three points via a crucial first-innings lead over Tamil Nadu in their Elite Group A clash. Resuming from his overnight score of 98, Rinku got his ninth first-class century in the morning session before converting it into a 247-ball effort laced with 17 fours and six sixes. He also stitched vital partnerships with Shivam Sharma (53) and Kartik Yadav (59) to keep UP in contention for taking the lead. Though he eventually fell to P Vidyuth in the 143rd over, Aaqib Khan and Kunal Tyagi held their nerve to secure a slender but valuable five-run lead that gave them three points. After UP were bowled out for 460, TN made 103/2, but got only one point. While B. Sachin was out after reaching his fifty, N. Jagadeesan was dismissed for 44. Their dismissals made the way for both teams to shake hands and settle for a draw. With the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy coming up, TN will now have M. Venkataramana taking over as head coach from M. Senthilnathan. At Madan Paliwal Miraj Sports Centre in Rajsamand, skipper Dhull stood tall for Delhi after being made to follow on by Rajasthan. Dhull hit a majestic 189 off 242 balls, laced with 27 fours and two sixes, as he helped Delhi to stave off an innings defeat and escape with one point. At Bengal Cricket Academy Ground in Kalyani, Assam produced a gritty rearguard effort to deny Bengal six points in their Group C clash by batting out 120.4 overs to secure a draw. Despite making 200 in the first innings, Assam showed remarkable resistance, with Denish Das (73), Sumit Ghadigaonkar (48), and Sibsankar Roy (52) hitting crucial knocks while Abdul Kuraishi remained unbeaten on 23 off 68 deliveries in the final session, as Assams last batting pair survived 44 balls. At Madan Paliwal Miraj Sports Centre in Rajsamand, skipper Dhull stood tall for Delhi after being made to follow on by Rajasthan. Dhull hit a majestic 189 off 242 balls, laced with 27 fours and two sixes, as he helped Delhi to stave off an innings defeat and escape with one point. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The resistance denied Kerala their first win of the season, with last years runners-up collecting three points from the drawn encounter. Sachin Baby and B. Aparajith struck centuries in a 176-run partnership that led to Kerala declaring at 314/5. Kerala looked on course for a win, but Pandey and Kartikeya ensured MP survived being bowled out by reaching 167/8 in 69 overs. Article Source: IANS
Tamil outfits oppose Modis visit to Coimbatore
Stalin Calls Centre's 'No Metro' Decision for Madurai, Coimbatore an 'Act of Revenge'
The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry recently reportedly returned Tamil Nadu's Detailed Project Reports for the two Tier-II cities, citing the Metro Rail Policy, 2017
India on path of becoming global hub of organic farming: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the South India Natural Farming Summit in Coimbatore, declaring India's path to becoming a global organic farming hub. He emphasized organic farming's benefits for soil health and climate change, while also releasing over Rs 18,000 crore for farmers under PM-KISAN.
'Bihar's Air Arriving In Tamil Nadu': PM Modi's Big Message In Coimbatore Ahead Of Assembly Polls
PM Modi releases 21st PM-KISAN installment of 18,000 cr for 9 cr farmers in Coimbatore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 21st installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, disbursing over 18,000 crore to 9 crore farmers. This was a part of his visit to Coimbatore for the South India Natural Farming Summit, which promotes sustainable and chemical-free agriculture.
PM Kisan 21st instalment: Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 21st PM Kisan instalment in Coimbatore. He transferred Rs 18,000 crore to 9 crore farmers. The scheme provides Rs 6,000 annually to eligible farmers. Beneficiaries can check their names on the official PM Kisan portal. eKYC is mandatory for receiving payments.
PM Modi arrives in Coimbatore, inaugurates expo
Following his arrival, Mr. Modi held a roadshow from the airport to CODISSIA grounds
Tamil Nadu: PM Modi to release Rs 18,000 crore in funds to farmers
PM Modi releases the 21st instalment of PM-KISAN worth Rs 18,000 crore in Coimbatore, benefiting over nine crore farmers and inaugurates the South India Organic Farming Conference
Stalin calls Union govt`s `no metro` decision for Madurai, Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticised the Union government for rejecting Metro Rail proposals for Madurai and Coimbatore, alleging political bias and revenge against the state
Against Tamil Culture: BJP Slams Stalin Over Allegations Of Central Bias On Metro Projects
Stalin said while BJP-ruled states received Metro Rail projects for Tier-II cities, Tamil Nadus proposals for Madurai and Coimbatore continued to be dismissed on flimsy grounds.
Andhra Pradesh: PM Modi offers prayers at Sri Sathya Sai Babas Mahasamadhi video
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Puttaparthi to honor spiritual leader Sri Sathya Sai Baba's birth centenary, paying respects at his Mahasamadhi. Accompanied by Andhra Pradesh leaders, the PM also released commemorative stamps and a coin celebrating Baba's legacy. Later, he will inaugurate a natural farming summit in Coimbatore and release PM-KISAN funds for farmers.
PM Modi to inaugurate natural farming summit, to release aid under PM-Kisan in Coimbatore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit in Coimbatore on Wednesday. He will also release over Rs 18,000 crore as the 21st installment of PM-KISAN to 9 crore farmers. The summit aims to promote natural farming and create market linkages. Over 50,000 participants are expected to attend the event.
Social media posts say Centres reason for returning the proposals, based on population of the cities, could not be justified
Of motherhood and memories: Author with Chennai roots talks about her win
When writer Chital Mehta learned that her forthcoming novel Have You Seen Romit? had won the 2025 James Alan McPherson Prize for the Novel, she sighed deeply and cried. For an author whose work has been shaped by displacement, migration, and the resilience of people, the recognition felt like an affirmation of the stories she has spent years trying to bring into the world. Speaking to CE from her home in Delaware, USA, she reflects on a journey that began far from where she lives today. Raised in Chennai and Coimbatore, she found her earliest refuge in local libraries places that offered both companionship and possibility at a time when becoming a writer felt like a dream. It helped her navigate the uncertainties of adolescence, the constraints placed on young women, and the complex emotional terrain that would later inform her fiction. Her new novel, described by judge RO Kwon as a gripping, intensely moving portrayal of a woman whose ferocious love for her children clashes with how others expect her to behave, explores motherhood, fear, gendered expectations, and the silences that shape Indian families. The book, scheduled for release in 2026, is already being hailed for its emotional force and its unflinching look at how women negotiate identity within and often against social boundaries. In this exclusive conversation, she speaks candidly about the years-long writing process, the characters who haunted her until she gave them voice, and how winning the McPherson Prize has reshaped her understanding of belonging both personally and artistically. What follows is a conversation with a writer who has carved her own path with determination, introspection, and a steadfast belief that stories find us when were ready. Excerpts: Share some memories from your upbringing that influenced your decision to become a writer? How did these cities shape your literary journey? Becoming a writer wasnt a decision. I think it evolved naturally as I grew. I began writing my daily experiences into a journal. This became my way of understanding the world, answering the difficult questions that others couldnt, and making sense of unfair situations. My parents did everything to ensure books were available so I could read. I devoured books at my school library. I borrowed books from people who bought them because I couldnt. I was lucky as my parents never stopped me from reading novels. Reading novels in the community I grew up in was considered a bad thing because novels exposed you to stuff you didnt want your child to know. As I grew into a teenager, writing and reading became my only way of making sense of confusion, anger, and disappointment. When I look at people, I look beyond them, wondering what their story is. What was the process of developing Ushas character and her dilemmas? We all look up to our mothers for confidence and strength. Usha, although she is different, was born out of my perception of my own mother. I visualised my mother going out of her way to look for her child because its something she is capable of. In the book, Usha is flawed and is someone who yearns for societys acceptance. She wants peace in the family, and shell endure anything. But when her son goes missing, she breaks free from the cage that she has built around herself. I put myself in Ushas skin as she walked through the forests. One of the things that I did to understand Usha better was to go on long walks with her. I spoke with her inside my head as I walked. I wrote letters to her. Gender roles, especially the expectations placed on women and mothers, are central to Ushas narrative. How do you see her choices as both a reflection and a challenge to these norms? Growing up, I have seen women going out of their way to get what they want, surprising everybody. I have also seen women who abide by the rules wanting to be in the realms of the society. Usha is torn between love for her son and the need to preserve her familys honour. Yet, she chooses to do what is right in her heart. That space where things feel right to her, thats the space she goes in search of. She doesnt do this lightly. She goes through intense emotional turmoil when she chooses to walk away from her home. The motif of libraries and books as sanctuaries for young people surfaces throughout the text. What role did these spaces play in your own life and in shaping Romits identity? Even though I grew up reading and wanting to be a writer, there was nobody whom I could relate to. When I worked in Chennai as a software engineer, the local library was my refuge. I buried myself in books on weekends. Still, I never told people that I was a writer, though I filled notebooks with novel drafts. Romit, to me, is someone who has a clear idea of what he wants but is confused about the ways to get what he wants. Writing, as a profession, is confusing to many. I bring that up in Romits household about how a creative profession is often weighed with the money it brings. There is a recurring thread of silence. How did you write the silences in this story? That is probably the most difficult part. There are moments of silence in our daily lives when we go through a set of emotions. Translating silence into text isnt easy. I slipped into each of the characters and wrote from their point of view. Not everything made it into the book. But it helped me observe them in silence, in anger, in confusion. Throughout her search for Romit, Usha grows in courage, strength, and understanding. Could you share how her journey becomes less about finding her son and more about discovering herself? Ushas path toward finding herself doesnt come easily. I push her to the point where the psychological stakes are high for her. As a mother and a person, she is well aware of her flaws and strengths. She has utmost love for her children, but is that love enough for her to battle with the world and unknown terrains? What she discovers through her journey of finding Romit is how free she becomes when she breaks the boundaries she had confined herself to long ago. How did you approach writing Ushas and Vijayas relationship, and what does this friendship mean for Usha during her most difficult moments? Vijaya appeared in the sixth version of the draft. Initially, I had two youngsters helping Usha. Something about them didnt sound right. Vijaya is flawed like Usha, but in a different way. She is battling her past. Usha, who has been taught to be judgmental, opens up when she learns that Vijaya holds the key to finding Romit. Usha has always understood the world as black and white, but after meeting Vijaya, she sees the layers between the colours. The layers we dont necessarily talk about, but we all experience them when we meet someone outside of our league. These women belong to different generations, yet they come together for the same cause. Despite their differences, they remain focused on their goal. What aspects of your novel, do you hope, resonate with readers? As a reader, I find immense strength in Usha. On days when parenting is hard, I ask myself what would Usha do in this situation? Somehow, the answers appear even if I dont understand them right away. I hope that anyone reading this book finds the courage to do the things that scare them. Because, often, its the thing that scares us the most that helps us become the person we want to become. How has your creative voice changed since The Chennai Killings? The Chennai Killings taught me to embrace revision and rewriting, something I had been terrified of. Still, its only with Have You Seen Romit? that I truly found the courage to rewrite and cut words many times. I even rewrote the book from the first page. My voice had definitely changed largely. The Chennai Killings was a plot-based novel, while Have You Seen Romit? is a character-based voice-driven novel. How important is it to you to see stories like yours represented in Indian and global literary spaces? I want to read stories that talk about flawed characters, about the things that we whisper inside our houses, about characters who are everyday heroes but rarely come into the limelight. I think these are the people we connect to, even on a global level. There is so much about India that remains untapped when it comes to books. Id definitely like to see stories like mine create an impact on the global level. These are stories that talk about courage and hope. How can literary spaces and publications better support emerging voices? There is a strong need for a writing community where writers talk about craft. I want to see more discussion around the craft of writing itself. I want to see more literary agents in India who encourage work that takes risks, work that focuses more on the voice of the writer. One way this can be done is by encouraging the need to build community among writers. Writers need to connect with other writers to talk about craft and their vision. Writers spend so much time alone at the desk. It takes a toll on them as a book takes years to complete. Having a writing community where you can lean on makes the journey more manageable.
The row over Karunanidhis Anna way-Periyar way remark during 1991 election campaign
Although Karunanidhi was quick to clarify his observation made during poll campaign in Coimbatore district on May 15 in 1991, it did not satisfy many.
Third TN Rising Conclave set to draw new investments into Coimbatore on November 25
The conclave will be the 3rdregional investment summit inT.N. afterThoothukudiandHosur, deliberately shifting the spotlight away from Chennai and reinforcing our commitment to distributed growth, says Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa
Centre returns Tamil Nadus metro rail proposals for Coimbatore and Madurai
Coimbatore FPO coordinates with TNPL to bring fallow land in district under pulpwood cultivation
Centre returns DPRs of Coimbatore and Madurai metros citing lack of required population
It has asked TN government to look at alternative modes of transports like bus systems and BRTS
Wild elephants damage compound wall of housing project in Coimbatore district
Kolu Kondattam contest winners felicitated in Coimbatore
PM to visit Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, release funds for farmers
PM Modi will arrive in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, around 10 am to take part in the centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Following the event, he will travel to Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu and inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 21st installment of the PM Kisan scheme on November 19, 2025, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Eligible farmers will receive Rs 2,000 via DBT, but eKYC is mandatory. Farmers can complete it via OTP, biometric at CSCs, or through face-authentication on the PM-Kisan mobile app.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 pre-event activities begin with Ghat Walk, railway to run special trains
Pre-event activities for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 commenced with a 'Ghat Walk' in Varanasi, raising awareness for the cultural confluence. Special trains will operate from Kanyakumari and Coimbatore to accommodate increased pilgrim and visitor demand during the event, scheduled from December 2 to 15.
Ahead of PM Modis Coimbatore visit, T.N. CM Stalin puts forth three demands on behalf of farmers
Referring to the recent visit ofcentral teams, he said orders have not yet been issued by the Government of India for relaxing the moisture content from 17% to 22%.
Desired response from farmers elusive in Coimbatore for PMFBY
Prime Minister to honour 10 organic farmers during his visit to Coimbatore on Nov. 19
Red Zones declared in Coimbatore for Prime Minister Modis visit on November 19
Vehant Technologies gets Rs 40 cr order from AAI to install explosive detectors at airports
MUMBAI, Nov 17: Vehant Technologies on Monday said it has secured an order worth Rs 40 crore from Airports Authority of India for supply, installation and maintenance of 232 units of Explosive Trace Detectors (ETDs) at over 60 airports in the country. The airports include Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Varanasi, Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Port Blair, Coimbatore, among others, the company said. The company had received an order for 20 units of ETD NanoSniffer from AAI for deployment on trial basis, [] The post Vehant Technologies gets Rs 40 cr order from AAI to install explosive detectors at airports appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Coimbatore railway junction likely to be redeveloped on PPP model
Temporary changes in vehicle parking at Coimbatore airport
Pink patrol vehicles commissioned by Coimbatore City Police
Footboard travel a common sight on Mettupalayam-Coimbatore MEMU train during peak hours
HR&CE dismisses lifetime trustee of Coimbatore Dharmalingeshwarar Temple over mismanagement
Coimbatore Vizha continues in the city
About 5,000 acres of agricultural land left fallow in the last one year in Coimbatore district
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate South India Natural Farming Summit in Coimbatore on Nov 19
Modi will speak during the summit, organized by the farmers' associations in Tamil Nadu.
232 elephants died in Coimbatore Forest Division from 2010 to 2025
Tidco allocates land to 20 companies in Coimbatore to manufacture defence products
Coimbatore Vizha kicks off with a rally by vintage beauties
Coimbatore Vizha takes off with sound, light, vintage cars, and more
Erode student dies of rabies in Coimbatore
Walkathon and Zumba session held in Coimbatore on World Diabetes Day
Awareness rally on diabetes and eye health held in Coimbatore
Weavers, gold jewellery manufacturers in Coimbatore seek GST relaxations
Pilloor II pipeline burst causes road cave-in near Saravanampatti in Coimbatore
A young student lists the changes she wants to see in her city.
Forest Department ups vigil as more elephants use Coimbatore forests for migration
Prime Minister Modi to address South India Natural Farming Summit 25 in Coimbatore on November 19
Event organised to take forward farming practices propagated by late G. Nammazhvar, organic farming expert
11,425 beneficiaries receive maturity benefits under Girl Child Protection Scheme in Coimbatore
Coimbatore Corporation to issue notices to those dumping waste in public places
Two-day Defence conclave in Coimbatore on November 13 and 14
Forest dept completes carrying capacity studies in 34 eco-tourism centres in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a positive step towards regulating tourist inflow and protecting fragile forest ecosystems, the forest department has completed the carrying capacity studies in 34 major eco-tourism destinations in the state. The study aims to ensure that visitor numbers remain within permissible limits while enhancing the overall tourist experience. The carrying capacity study was launched following a High Court order after the devastating landslides that claimed hundreds of lives in Wayanad. A senior official of the forest department told TNIE that the department had launched carrying capacity studies in all national parks and wildlife sanctuaries well in advance. We expanded and expedited the study to all other eco-tourism destinations following the HC order. The study findings will be implemented to regulate visitor flow, enhance infrastructure, and improve visitor experience, said the official. According to the officials, the carrying capacity studies serve as a vital management tool for field officers, enabling them to determine the optimum number of visitors that each eco-tourism centre can accommodate without disturbing the ecological balance. The studies assess physical, real, and effective carrying capacities based on parameters such as available infrastructure, staffing levels, road length, and amenities like restrooms, cafeterias, and accommodation units. The official said that the tourist flow is generally within the prescribed limits, except during peak seasons such as Onam and summer vacations. During such times, additional staff and facilities will be deployed to manage the crowds, said the official. The department, which began the initiative through the Kerala State Productivity Council and other expert agencies such as the Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB), Coimbatore, has covered all tiger reserves, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and prominent forest destinations under its jurisdiction. In 2025, the department undertook studies in 14 centres through the Kerala State Productivity Council, while 20 earlier studies were conducted by IFGTB and other agencies. Another 16 eco-tourism destinations - including Manalar Kumbavaratty (Achankovil), Kodukuthupara (Punalur), Adavi (Konni), Chellarkoil and Vagamon Pine Valley (Kottayam), and Thommankuthu (Kothamangalam) - are scheduled for completion in the coming months, the official added. The department also plans to provide regular training to members of Vana Samrakshana Samithis (VSS) and Eco-Development Committees (EDC) who manage the centres. The studies will be repeated periodically to reassess capacities in line with changes in infrastructure and environmental conditions in all eco-tourism destinations, the official added. Destinations & permissible carrying capacity Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary: Churulipetty trail (82), Kottar trek (59), Chinnar riverside trek (24), Vasyappara trail (33), Thoovanam trek (7), cultural heritage trek (89) Eravikulam National Park : Rajamala eco-tourism zone (1,395), Lakkom waterfalls (648) Periyar Tiger Reserve: Green walk (50) Thekkady and Vallakadavu : Jungle scout (50), nature wall (62), border hiking (42), bamboo rafting (42), tiger trail (12), pug mark trail (93), boat cruise (650) Banasuramala-Meenmutty : Trekking/waterfall (1,110), Chembra Peak (240), Kuruva (1,150), Soochippara (1,200) Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary : Safari/boating (250 vehicles) Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary : Trek drive (86 vehicles per day) Kallar: Site seeing and trekking (4,455) Ponmudi: Site seeing and trekking (9,566) Gavi: Vehicle safari (39 vehicles per day), Sabarimala view point trekking (5,492)
When a car bomb was dismantled after four tense days in Tamil Nadu
Killing at least 13 persons, a high intensity bomb blast in a slow moving car near the Red Fort in New Delhi has rocked the country and a terror angle is being probed. About 27 years ago, 60 kg of gelatin explosives planted in an abandoned car at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu were removed after four nerve-wracking days and detonated.
DMKs protest against SIR only to divert people from its failures, says Nirmala Sitharaman
COIMBATORE (Tamil Nadu), Nov 11: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday lashed out at the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu for staging protests against SIR, and claimed this was meant only to divert peoples attention from its failures. Chief Minister M K Stalin was giving the impression that the Special Intensive Revision was new and a conspiracy by the BJP government. But SIR was conducted ten times before 2000 and thrice after 2000, she said. Why this agitation now, [] The post DMKs protest against SIR only to divert people from its failures, says Nirmala Sitharaman appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
DMK and allies stage demonstration against SIR of electoral rolls in Coimbatore
T.N. CM Stalin flags off 80 pink patrol vehicles to strengthen womens safety in urban areas
The new vehicles will be used for patrolling in cities such as Tambaram, Avadi, Salem, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Tiruchi, Tirunelveli, and Madurai
Palakkad man weaves a new trend for looming election season in Kerala
PALAKKAD: Its all about making a political style statement! Every election in Kerala comes with its own share of colour, creativity, and conversation. From catchy slogans to quirky campaigns, the states political theatre has always had room for idiosyncracies. And with this seasons poll fever catching on, a 40-year-old handloom entrepreneur from Palakkad has pieced together a stitch for democracy. Meet Gireesh Ayyathodi, a resident of Marayamangalam, whose latest creation handloom mundu (traditional Kerala dhoti) bordered with the emblems of political parties has taken both the online and offline worlds by storm. What began as a playful experiment has turned into a viral sensation, with his videos garnering over 1.4 million views across Facebook and Instagram over just a couple of days and orders pouring in from across the country. I never imagined it would become such a hit, says Gireesh, his voice still carrying the excitement of unexpected success. There are people who wear dhotis with borders featuring religious deities. I thought why not bring politics into it this time? Elections are like festivals here, and I wanted to weave that spirit into our attire. Gireeshs journey from a Gulf expatriate in Kuwait to a trend-setting handloom innovator is the kind of story that resonates deeply on Keralas socio-economic fabric. Having returned home during the pandemic with no job in hand, he opened a small handloom shop near his home a venture powered by family support, local goodwill, and quiet determination. The business did not extinguish the dairy farmer in Gireesh, a reminder that resilience often finds its roots in rural enterprise. The idea for the mundu hit as the state set the stage of the upcoming election season. The first batch, featuring CPM, Congress, BJP, and IUML emblems, flew off the shelves within days. Now, people are calling from different parts of the country. I have received orders from CPI supporters and even a few independent candidates. These are single mundu priced at Rs 200 apiece. I sell my normal single mundu for Rs 150. The printing is done at a unit in Coimbatore, ensuring that each piece maintains both the quality of traditional handloom and modern flair, Gireesh added. As political fervour gathers momentum, Gireeshs creation has already turned into a fashionable form of political expression a fusion of identity, ideology, and style. In a state that takes both its politics and its aesthetics seriously, his colourful pieces of mundu have become much more than mere clothing.
AIADMK moves Supreme Court in support of SIR of Tamil Nadu electoral rolls
NEW DELHI: A day before the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea of the DMK challenging the decision of the Election Commission (EC) to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK has filed a plea in the apex court supporting the exercise, which was confirmed by AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday while speaking to the media in Coimbatore. The AIADMK has petitioned the top court seeking to be impleaded in the DMKs plea challenging the SIR in TN, said Palaniswami. In the petition, the AIADMK termed the SIR as a legitimate, valid and necessary exercise to uphold the sanctity of elections and prevent voter fraud. This is to ensure the rule of law is upheld in the electoral process, it stated. Meanwhile, the CPI(M) too has moved the apex court against the SIR in TN. A two-judge bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi is likely to hear the petitions on Tuesday. Notably, the AIADMK is the first political party to approach the top court in support of the SIR. The AIADMK in its petition submitted that TN has 234 assembly constituencies, each of which reportedly has thousands of duplicate or ineligible entries in the voters list. The AIADMK stated that as one of the two major political parties in TN, it would be at the receiving end if the revision is not conducted properly in its true letter and spirit since the continuance of inaccurate, inflated, or manipulated electoral rolls disproportionately affects electoral outcomes and undermines the level playing field essential to democratic elections. The AIADMK plea further stated that the failure to conduct the SIR would distort the representative mandate of the electorate, alleging that thousands of ineligible or duplicate entries continue to exist on electoral rolls. It stated that such defects also result in the exclusion of genuine voters, thereby violating the constitutional principle of electoral equality. CPM approaches top court The CPI(M) petition, filed by party state secretary P Shanmugam, sought quashing of the ECIs order (October 27, 2025), which mandated completion of the SIR exercise within a month. The EC move is arbitrary, illegal, and unconstitutional, the petition alleged. In Coimbatore, Palaniswami also told reporters that they have moved the SC to convey the truth to the people of TN to implement SIR as the DMK leaders would purposefully register false information in the court. Why is the DMK government scared of implementing SIR in TN, and the DMK is purposefully creating confusion, as if voters rights will be lost if SIR is implemented. It is condemnable. SIR was conducted eight times in the state, but DMK leader M K Stalin was not scared at that time. The reason why Stalin fears SIR is that the party cant register fake votes due to various reasons, including voters who have already died, and thats why he repeatedly spreads false information about it, said EPS.
Coimbatore Faces Stray Horse Crisis: Municipal Corporation Plans to Address the Growing Issue
Coimbatore faces a growing problem with over 70 stray horses causing traffic hazards and incidents, including a recent attack on a milk vendor. The city lacks proper capture procedures and shelters, prompting the municipal corporation to plan stables and develop Standard Operating Procedures for managing these animals.
Residents urge Coimbatore Corporation to provide details of contractors responsible for park upkeep
Light to moderate rain likely in parts of Chennai today
CHENNAI: The India Meteorological Department has forecasted light to moderate rain in some areas in Chennai on Monday. Heavy rain is expected in parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday and Thursday. Heavy rain is likely at isolated places over Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Theni, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanniyakumari, Ramanathapuram, Pudukkottai and Thanjavur districts On Wednesday, according to the weather bulletin said on Sunday. Similarly, on Thursday, isolated places over ghat areas of Coimbatore district, Nilgiris, Theni, Dindigul, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari districts could receive heavy rains, the department said. On Friday and Saturday, light to moderate rain may hit isolated places. In Chennai, the sky condition is expected to be partly cloudy. The next active spell of rain for the city could return from November 17 after a break this week, according to weather bloggers. An upper air cyclonic circulation over northern Tamil Nadu and neighbourhood stood at 3.1km above mean sea level on Sunday, and Saturdays trough from southwest Bay of Bengal to Kerala across Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu was at 0.9km above mean sea level and has become less marked, according to the IMD. Over the next 24 hours, there could be a rise in maximum temperature by 4C-5C at one or two places over TN, as per the bulletin.
Door-to-door voter enumeration under SIR progressing smoothly: Coimbatore Collector
Coimbatore Corporation begins works to commission multi-level car parking at R.S. Puram
