Man caught on camera during bestiality bid near Coimbatore; handed over to police
Train services to be altered for maintenance works at Coimbatore Junction
Dug-up Marudhamalai Road continues to trouble commuters in Coimbatore
Sand excavated during underground sewerage work has spread across much of the carriageway, leaving only a small portion of the tarred surface visible, the resident say; the road becomes particularly slippery even in a light rain
Coimbatore Corporation to step up enforcement against banned plastic items
New cardiac hospital begins operations in Coimbatore
AVMLabs launches first laboratory in Coimbatore
Radhika Sarathkumar-starrer 'Delivery Boy' to hit screens on October 23
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) The makers of director Nani's upcoming emotional action entertainer 'Delivery Boy', featuring actors Leo Sivakumar, Brigida and Radhika Sarathkumar in the lead, on Wednesday announced that their film would hit screens worldwide on October 23 this year. Saregama Tamil, the popular music label, shared the release date announcement poster of the film on its social media timelines. It wrote, Get ready for love, music & emotions on the big screen! #DeliveryBoy Movie is Releasing in Theatres This Oct 23rd! @sundaramurthyks . It may be recalled that shooting for the film had been wrapped up in December last year. Sources close to the unit had said that the film, which had been shot entirely in Chennai and Coimbatore, was shot in a span of just 42 days. Taking to their X timeline, the publicists of the production house Asasi Creations, had then said, #DeliveryBoy shoot wrapped up. Coming to theatres soon. Starring @leosivakumar02 @realradikaa @Brigidasagaoffl @DushyanthJayap1 @dhivakargj @DirectorBose @SundaramurthyKS @AmuthaLeoni @nanisignin @teamaimpr. Talking to IANS, director Nani, who worked as an assistant director to well known director Suseenthiran before turning director, had said, If I have to briefly give you an idea of what the film is all about, it is about the efforts made by a hardworking delivery boy looking to save his mother. The hero of the story comes from a lower middle class family and the story will revolve around his efforts to save his mother. It will be a gripping story that will keep audiences hooked to the screen from the beginning to end. The director had also disclosed that now that the shooting had been wrapped up, post production work was progressing at a brisk pace. We have now started dubbing for the film, he had said then. Apart from Leo Sivakumar, Brigida and Radikaa Sarathkumar, who play the lead, the film will also feature a host of gifted character artistes including actors Dushyanth, Kaali Venkat and Bose Venkat among others. The film also boasts of a good technical team. Produced by Amutha Leoni on behalf of the banner Asasi Creation, 'Delivery Boy' will have music by Sundaramoorthy and cinematography by Prasanna Kumar. The film, which has dialogues by Nanda Mani Vasagam, will have editing by Vasanth. Stunts in the film have been choreographed by Phoenix Prabhu while Art direction is by Suresh Kalyani.
Dhanush meets Asian Games 2026 medallist Vithya Ramraj, congratulates athlete on her achievements
Actor Dhanush met Tamil Nadu athlete Vithya Ramraj and congratulated her on her achievements in the recently concluded Asian Games. He also invited her for a special meeting. Vithya, who hails from Coimbatore, has represented India in athletics and overcome several challenges to establish herself on the international stage. Her recent journey included a three-medal haul at the Asian Games. She won gold in the women
Hindi Words On Coimbatore, Karur Hospitals' Medicine Covers Dropped After Row
The Health Minister KG Arunraj said Karur would use covers with details printed only in Tamil, while Coimbatore would use covers carrying instructions in Tamil and English.
TN hospitals halt medicine covers over Hindi printing
Government hospitals in Coimbatore and Karur halted the distribution of trilingual medicine covers after a political controversy erupted over Tamil Nadu's language policy. DMK leaders criticised the packaging, which included Hindi, English, and Tamil, as a covert implementation of a three-language policy. Hospital authorities clarified the covers were old stock and immediately stopped their distribution.
Operation Firewall-2026 has placed 18 people, including 13 suspected Navy personnel, under the scanner in a Pakistan-linked espionage probe across 10 states and Union Territories. Andhra Pradesh Counter-Intelligence officials have arrested two suspects, including a civilian contract driver in Visakhapatnam and a suspected Navy employee in Coimbatore, while investigations into the remaining 16 continue.
Rain likely across TN today; heavy showers forecast in western districts
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) Moderate rain is likely in several districts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, while heavier rainfall is forecast in Coimbatore, the Nilgiris and Theni over the next two days, according to the weather department. Chennai could receive light to moderate rain during the evening or night. However, the prospect of rainfall will coincide with above-normal daytime temperatures across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, where maximum temperatures are expected to remain two to three degrees Celsius higher than usual. The districts named in Wednesdays moderate rainfall forecast include the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruppur, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Kanniyakumari and Tirunelveli. Rain is also likely in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram. The forecast thus covers districts across western and southern Tamil Nadu, as well as parts of the Cauvery delta. Moderate rainfall is expected in these areas on Wednesday, with a separate forecast indicating the possibility of heavier rain in some western districts in the following days. Coimbatore and the Nilgiris are likely to receive heavy rain on Thursday and Friday. Theni is expected to receive heavy rainfall on Friday, extending the outlook for heavier showers to another district along the states western belt. For Chennai, the weather department has indicated that rain is more likely later in the day. The forecast for the city specifies light to moderate showers during the evening or night, rather than the heavy rainfall predicted for Coimbatore, the Nilgiris and Theni. Despite the rain forecast, temperatures are expected to stay above normal on Wednesday. The departments temperature outlook applies to both Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, with maximum readings likely to exceed the usual level by two to three degrees Celsius. The rainfall and temperature forecasts point to a day when showers may occur in several districts while daytime conditions remain warmer than normal. The anticipated rain does not alter the departments projection of elevated maximum temperatures across the state and the neighbouring union territory during the course of Wednesday. The outlook for the next two days places particular attention on Coimbatore and the Nilgiris, where heavy rain is forecast on both days, and Theni, where the heavier rainfall is expected on Friday. Wednesdays forecast, meanwhile, indicates moderate rain across the named districts and lighter to moderate showers in Chennai later in the day.
Andhra Pradesh Police arrest two, including Naval employee, for spying for Pakistan
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Oct 6 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Counter Intelligence Cell has arrested two persons, including a Naval employee, for allegedly sharing sensitive information about Naval and defence establishments with Pakistan-based intelligence operatives. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested in Visakhapatnam, while Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, was arrested in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The AP Counter Intelligence Cell made the arrests after launching a coordinated operation on October 1 against an alleged espionage module involving 18 suspects, including 13 Naval personnel. Code-named Operation Firewall2026, the operation involved 12 Counter Intelligence teams deployed across 10 states and union territory -- Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Goa, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh and Bihar. The Counter Intelligence Cell said in a statement on Tuesday that it received credible information that certain people in India were allegedly in direct contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) and their suspected involvement in an espionage conspiracy prejudicial to national security. The suspects were allegedly collecting and sharing the sensitive/classified information relating to defence establishments and strategic locations in Visakhapatnam and other parts of the country was collected and shared through encrypted communication channels. The Counter Intelligence Police Station in Vijayawada registered a case on September 2 under Sections 61(2), 147 and 148 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Sections 17 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, and Section 3 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923. Counter Intelligence teams worked in coordination with the concerned state Anti-Terrorism Squads, Naval officials and local police. They examined the alleged involvement of the 18 suspects and seized electronic gadgets following legal procedures. Two of the suspects were arrested after their role was established prima facie in this case, while investigation into the remaining suspects is continuing. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested for his involvement in sharing sensitive/classified information relating to Naval/Defence establishments with a Pakistan-based intelligence operative and received money in connection with it. He was sent to judicial remand until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Visakhapatnam. Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, allegedly shared an OTP to activate a WhatsApp account used by a PIO, communicated with PIOs and shared sensitive information relating to Naval and defence establishments. After obtaining a transit warrant from a local court in Coimbatore, the Counter Intelligence Cell produced Mukherjee before the jurisdictional court in Vijayawada. He was sent to judicial custody until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Vijayawada. The Counter Intelligence Cell said the investigation into the remaining suspects was continuing and that further details would be disclosed at an appropriate time, keeping in view the requirements of the investigation and national security.
Coimbatore Corporation collects 306.80 crore in property tax since April
AAI will expedite steps to improve international connectivity, cargo handling at Coimbatore airport
The airports point of call status in the bilateral air services agreements will be studied and taken to the attention of appropriate authorities to increase connectivity, says Airport Director S. Dharmaraj
Man sentenced to life term for murdering wife near Coimbatore
Three-day raw material expo takes off in Coimbatore
India's festive hiring rises 7 pc as whitecollar market cools
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) India's festive hiring grew 7 per cent yearonyear to 1,27,080 jobs in 2026 even as overall whitecollar hiring moderated 11 per cent yearonyear in September, a report said on Tuesday. The report from foundit said the divergence reflected a concentrated buildup in Indias consumption and fulfilment economy. Quick Commerce led festive demand with an 18 per cent yearonyear rise, followed by Ecommerce at 12 per cent and Logistics & Transportation at 10 per cent. Meanwhile, this demand is spreading beyond the metros, with Tier 2 and emerging cities growing significantly faster, while early-career professionals remain at the centre of festive hiring. Festive hiring has continued to expand over the last three years, rising from 98,120 jobs in 2024 to 1,18,750 in 2025 and 1,27,080 in 2026. Travel & hospitality, media & entertainment and retail recorded over 6 per cent, 5 per cent and 4 per cent gains respectively. The report added that whitecollar gigs and freelance hiring grew 15 per cent yearonyear, indicating greater use of flexible talent as businesses respond to seasonal spikes in demand. Strong demand for early-career talent also shows that businesses are prioritising agile, digitally ready workforces that can scale with demand. As consumption becomes more distributed, we expect employment opportunities to increasingly follow the same trajectory, said Tarun Sinha, CEO, foundit. Metros accounting for 56 per cent of festive whitecollar roles posted only 3 per cent YoY growth. Tier2 cities accounted for 27 per cent of festive jobs and grew 11 per cent, while Tier3 and emerging cities, at 17 per cent of the total, recorded the fastest growth at 15 per cent. Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, Surat, Nagpur, Bhubaneswar, Coimbatore, Chandigarh and Kochi are among the cities seeing increased demand during the 2026 festive period.
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on October 6
Summer routines continue for wild animals, forest dept personnel near Coimbatore
Electric shock from DJ equipment kills engineering student during celebrations at Coimbatore hostel
Coimbatore airport gets new Director
Three-day Space Expo begins in Coimbatore
Three-day Space Expo begins in Coimbatore
Coimbatore Corporation intensifies dengue checks at theatres, public places
Coimbatore Corporation intensifies dengue checks at theatres, public places
Train services altered for track maintenance in Coimbatore
Coimbatore MSMEs seek steel duty relief as raw material prices surge
Industry associations have sought a six-month relaxation of steel import duties and quality control orders, along with government steps to improve raw-material supplies
Indian Navy Sailor Honeytrapped in Pakistan-Linked Defence Leak Case
An Indian Navy sailor was allegedly honeytrapped by a Pakistani intelligence operative and arrested in Coimbatore for reportedly sharing sensitive defence information. The case has once again exposed the dangerous use of social media and personal relationships as tools of espionage. The sailor, identified as 31-year-old Pradeep Mukherjee, is reportedly from West Bengal and joined [] The post Indian Navy Sailor Honeytrapped in Pakistan-Linked Defence Leak Case appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Tamil Nadu weather: Rain with thunderstorms and lightning is likely in 17 districts, including Chennai, over the next three hours, according to the Chennai Meteorological Centre. The IMD has also forecast isolated heavy rain in the ghat areas of Coimbatore, the Nilgiris, Theni, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri, along with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph in one or two places.
Indian Navy sailor held for leaking data to female Pakistani operative
Coimbatore (TN): An Indian Navy sailor accused of transmitting classified maritime intelligence to a Pakistani operative was arrested, officials said Sunday. According to official sources, the espionage operation involved a social media honey-trap. The Andhra Pradesh Police Counter Intelligence (CI) cell arrested 31-year-old Pradeep Mukherjee October 3 at INS Agrani, a naval leadership training facility []
Clean-up drive, awareness activities mark Wildlife Week celebrationin Coimbatore
Four arrested for extorting money from youth in Coimbatore
Campaigning ends for Madurantakam, Dharapuram bypolls; TN CM Vijay holds final roadshow
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 4 (IANS) Campaigning for the October 6 Assembly bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram ended at 6 p.m. on Sunday, bringing an intensive contest to a close after roadshows and public meetings by leaders of Tamil Nadu's major political parties. Both Assembly constituencies face five-way contests, with party leaders camping in the two seats to mobilise support. Dharapuram, a reserved constituency in Tiruppur district, has 22 candidates, including nominees of political parties and independents. Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay marked the final day with a roadshow supporting his party's Dharapuram candidate, P. Sathyabama. Thousands of party workers and residents gathered along the route, while elaborate security arrangements were made for his visit. CM Vijay flew from Chennai to Coimbatore on Sunday morning and then travelled by helicopter to a helipad at Maruthi Nagar in Dharapuram, arriving around 11 a.m. He proceeded in a campaign vehicle to the Udumalai roundabout junction, about two kilometres away, before passing through the Periyar statue junction, Five Roads junction and Meenakshipuram. The roadshow continued through Kulathupalayam, Karaiyur, Mulanur and Vanchi Amman temple, covering around 40 kilometre between Dharapuram and Mulanur. Sathyabama accompanied CM Vijay in the campaign vehicle as he sought votes for her. After returning to Maruthi Nagar along the same route, CM Vijay left by helicopter for Coimbatore and subsequently flew back to Chennai. This was his second campaign visit in support of Sathyabama. CM Vijay had also held a roadshow in Madurantakam to campaign for TVK candidate Maragatham Kumaravel. DMK President M.K. Stalin campaigned in Dharapuram on Saturday, holding a roadshow from the Amaravathi statue in support of party candidate S. Sukanya. At a campaign meeting for DMK's Madurantakam candidate Paranthaman, Stalin sharply criticized CM Vijay's political rhetoric. Referring to CM Vijay's assertion that a five-minute speech could shake the world, Stalin accused the Chief Minister of making a spectacle of himself to secure votes in a single Assembly constituency. AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) campaigned for Bhanumathi in Dharapuram and Ganitha Sampath in Madurantakam. Addressing a gathering after campaigning in Acharapakkam, EPS questioned CM Vijay's contribution to farmers. What have you done for farmers? Driving a tractor does not make you a farmer, Palaniswami said. Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin also canvassed for Sukanya in Dharapuram on Saturday, urging voters to teach the TVK-led state government a lesson for failing to control rising prices. Candidates, party functionaries and alliance leaders had stepped up campaigning across both Assembly constituencies in the closing days, seeking support through meetings, roadshows and extensive voter outreach ahead of October 6 polling in the two seats.
Sailor met female Pakistani operative on social media a few months ago and shared sensitive information with her; police found suspicious digital activity, placed him under surveillance before arrest in Coimbatore on October 3
Eurasian coots flock in large numbers at Achankulam near Coimbatore
Coimbatore Corporation plans to end conventional dumping of garden waste at Vellalore
Drone found abandoned on Coimbatore International Airport premises
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A 31-year-old sailor of the Indian Navy has been arrested from Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore for allegedly leaking sensitive defence-related information to a Pakistani operative, said officials on Sunday. The arrested sailor was identified as Pradeep Mukherjee.
22, 24 carat Gold prices remain steady across other cities on October 4
By poll: CM Vijay to Hold Roadshow in Dharapuram Constituency
As campaigning enters its final leg, party souces said Vijay is expected to fly to Coimbatore and then take a helicopter to Dharapuram, from where he will travel through the constituency
TN ministerial team to visit Kerala on Monday for Anamalayar-Nallaru project talks
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 4 (IANS) A delegation of Tamil Nadu ministers is expected to travel to Kerala on Monday to continue discussions on the Anamalayar-Nallaru project, a longstanding demand of farmers seeking improved irrigation facilities in Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Erode districts. According to reports, the delegation will comprise state Water Resources Minister Anand, Revenue Minister Sengottaiyan, Public Welfare Minister Arunraj and Tourism Minister Rajesh Kumar. The ministers are expected to meet Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and the states Irrigation Minister to discuss the proposed project and its implementation. The visit, scheduled for October 5, is intended to carry forward discussions between the two states. However, the report does not specify the meeting venue, the detailed agenda or whether any formal agreement is expected during the talks. Farmers in the three western Tamil Nadu districts have long sought implementation of the Anamalayar-Nallaru project to strengthen irrigation facilities. Their demand forms the central backdrop to the proposed ministerial visit, which will bring the issue before Keralas political leadership. The delegations discussions are expected to focus on the projects implementation. The available information does not indicate whether the ministers will present a revised proposal, seek specific clearances or discuss a timetable for further negotiations. With the Water Resources Minister forming part of the delegation, the proposed meeting will provide an opportunity for direct discussions on the irrigation initiative. The participation of three other ministers also places the visit within a broader ministerial engagement between Tamil Nadu and Kerala. For farmers awaiting progress, the immediate significance of the visit lies in the continuation of discussions on a demand that has remained pending for years. The outcome will depend on what the two sides agree to take forward after their meeting. No details have been provided on the projects estimated cost, funding arrangements, construction schedule or the envisaged irrigation coverage. The report also does not mention any decision already reached between the two governments on these aspects. The planned visit, therefore, represents another round of discussions on the proposal. Whether it produces a concrete decision, a further meeting or additional examination of the project will become clear only after the talks. The focus now turns to Mondays expected meeting with CM Satheesan and the Irrigation Minister, as Tamil Nadu seeks to advance discussions on the farmers longstanding irrigation demand.
TN bypolls: CM Vijay to hold 40-km roadshow in Dharapuram as campaign ends today
Digital Desk | Dharapuram, Oct 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay will undertake a roadshow in Dharapuram on Sunday to seek votes for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate Sathyabama, as campaigning for the October 6 Assembly bypoll enters its final hours. The roadshow, covering approximately 40 kilometres between Dharapuram and Mulanur, will mark his second campaign visit to the constituency in support of the party candidate. Canvassing is scheduled to end at 6 p.m. The reserved constituency in Tiruppur district is witnessing a five-cornered contest involving TVK, DMK, AIADMK, Naam Tamilar Katchi and the Communist Party. Altogether, 22 candidates, including nominees of political parties and Independents, are in the fray. Candidates have been campaigning across the constituency throughout the day and night, while senior leaders of their parties and alliance partners have joined the effort to mobilise support. With the campaign deadline approaching, parties are intensifying their final appeals to voters. CM Vijay is scheduled to fly from Chennai to Coimbatore on Sunday before travelling by helicopter to Dharapuram. He is expected to arrive at 11 a.m. at a helipad prepared in Maruthi Nagar. From there, he will travel in a campaign van to the Udumalai roundabout junction, about two kilometres away, to begin the roadshow through key parts of the town. The itinerary includes the Periyar statue junction, Five Roads junction and Meenakshipuram. CM Vijay will subsequently proceed through Kulathupalayam, Karaiyur and Mulanur, with the route also covering the Vanjiamman temple area. After completing the programme, he will return to Maruthi Nagar along the same route. He will then take a helicopter to Coimbatore and board a flight back to Chennai. Security has been strengthened along the roadshow route ahead of the Chief Ministers visit. Barricades have been installed on both sides of the roads to facilitate public viewing during the campaign procession. Coimbatore West Zone Inspector General of Police Ramya Bharathi inspected the helipad at Maruthi Nagar as part of the preparations. Tiruppur Superintendent of Police Shruti Singh accompanied her, along with officials from the Revenue and Public Works departments and other police personnel. The inspection formed part of preparations for CM Vijays arrival and departure, while security arrangements along the planned route were being put in place for the final day of campaigning. Polling will take place on Tuesday.
Coimbatore corporation to explore alternative recreational options at Ukkadam Periyakulam
UGD work on Mettupalayam Road leads to sewage backflow into street manholes in Coimbatore
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
Six arrested in Coimbatore for possessing synthetic drug, ganja
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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.
Activist slam Coimbatore corporation over uncleared silt, canal pollution
Free travel for women under Vettri Payanam scheme to cover 2,108 buses in Coimbatore region
SDPI holds protest in Coimbatore seeking CECs resignation
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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
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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Special camp for persons with disabilities in Coimbatore on October 1
Coimbatore -Tirupur waste-to-energy plant tender deadline extended again
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Coimbatore hospital marks World Heart Day with awareness programme
Boy riding motorcycle, father booked for causing road accident in Coimbatore
Most micro composting centres in Coimbatore city remain non-functional
CPCB notes that most MCCs are located within or close to residential areas and educational institutions, leading to public opposition and under-utilisation of the facilities
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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