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Pudukottai native gets life term for murdering woman in Coimbatore in 2021
Patrol vehicles of Coimbatore City Police to livestream visuals through dashboard, rear cameras
Six migrant workers arrested for murdering Bihar native near Coimbatore
Humane Animal Society launches re-vaccination drive in eight regions of Coimbatore
Since launching the campaign, more than 3,000 dogs have already been vaccinated. The campaign is expecting to cross 6,000 dogs by December 18, 2025
Indigo Flight Status December 15: Check full list of flights cancelled from major airports today
Indigo Flight Status Today: IndiGo today cancelled more than 30 flights from Delhi Airport alone due to dense fog conditions and bad weather prevailing in the national capital. On the other hand, flights from the Goa and Coimbatore airports were cancelled today. IndiGo has been hit by a severe crisis and the airline is trying to bring back its flight operations on track.
20 degrees Celsius in Chennai as dry weather paves way for temperature dip in TN
CHENNAI: With atmospheric conditions paving way for dry weather conditions, there has been a dip in night time temperatures in parts of the state. On Sunday, Chennai recorded its first sub 20 degree celsius this year. Recorded temperatures (for 24 hours ending 8:30am on Sunday) showed that Ooty recorded 5.6 degree celsius, lowest among hill stations in South India. Thalavadi in Erode recorded 11.4 degree celsius, Denkanikottai in Krishnagiri recorded 13.5 degree celsius, parts of Dharmapuri recorded 15 degree celsius and Periyanaickenpalayam in Coimbatore recorded 15.8 degree celsius, according to a post by weather blogger Pradeep John. According to weather blogger K Srikanth, the spell of cold weather is likely to continue until Monday until returning Easterlies push temperatures back to normal. Weather models continue to indicate a possible weak disturbance to develop over South Bay towards the end of this week, he said in a post. The India Meteorological Department in its daily bulletin said that over the next 24 hours (until Monday afternoon), minimum temperatures might fall by 2-3 degree celsius over a few places in the state while the rest of the state may not see any significant change. The residents of Coimbatore, especially milkmen and newspaper distributors who work in early hours, have been stepping out wearing sweaters and monkey caps due to the drop in temperature in the last two days. The cold weather has been intense in Erode for the past few days. We feel the cold even after the sun rises in the morning. Even while going to the grocery store in the evening, its impossible to go without wearing a sweater, said S Manikandan, of Karungalpalayam in Erode.
Over 1,000 candidates get appointment letters at job fair held in Coimbatore
National Technical Textiles Mission sets up demo farms for agro textiles
If agricultural universities in south India come forward, a demonstration farm can be set up in the south too, Mission Director Ashok Kumar Malhotra said in Coimbatore
IndiGo flight status today: The IndiGo crisis continued on Saturday as four flights were cancelled at the Coimbatore Airport on December 13. The Chandigarh Airport also saw cancellations and Delhi Airport said all flight operations are presently normal. On Friday, IndiGo cancelled 200 flights from Delhi and Bengaluru airports amid the ongoing disruptions.
Forest Department steps up vigil in Coimbatore as bachelor herd of tuskers move farther
Coimbatore Corporation reinforces Sengulam Lake bund with clay soil to prevent seepage
Surveillance cameras fail to stop open dumping of waste in Coimbatore
History-sheeter wanted by Coimbatore police shot in the leg in Tiruchi
A team led by sub-inspector Bhaskar from Coimbatore city police had reached Tiruchi in search of the accused who was hiding in a house at Srinivasa Nagar with his associate
Highways Department to invite bids soon for Singanallur flyover in Coimbatore
The Central government recently approved a revised estimate for 170 crore to construct the flyover
Robust demand for homes and office space keeps city property market steady
CHENNAI: The citys housing supply touched 19,675 units in the first nine months of 2025, a 15% increase from last year, while sales rose to 15,720 units, underscoring a market driven by end-users rather than speculative buyers, a report released at the Real Estate and Infrastructure Summit here on Thursday said. The report Real estate and Infrastructure Driving Growth in Tamil Nadu by Anarock, one of Indias leading independent real estate consultancies, stated that South Chennai continues to dominate activity, accounting for almost three-quarters of all new launches this year as developers push projects along the OMR and GST corridors. Speaking during the inaugural session of the summit, Anuj Puri, chairman and founder of Anarock group said prices have risen 38% over five years to reach Rs 7,010 per sq ft, but absorption has kept pace - leaving Chennai with the second-lowest unsold stock among major metros. The citys commercial market is on a similar trajectory. Net absorption touched 4.6 million sq ft in the first nine months of 2025, already matching last years full-year levels and on track to set a seven-year high, Puri said. According to the report, over 250 global capability centres are now operational across the state. Chennai alone hosts 10% of Indias total GCC footprint, while Coimbatore has emerged as one of the top tier-II destinations for new GCC setups. In a separate session, Ranjeeth Rathod, managing director, DRA, highlighted the prices of raw materials going up which has been impacting the affordable homes as prices have gone up. P Kruthivas, founder and managing director, Pushkar Properties Pvt Ltd highlighted the need for reforms in the granting approvals for the projects. C Velan, CEO, CEEBROS Chennai, Sriram Iyer, director & CEO, TVS Emerald Limited and Bhupesh Nagarajan, co-chairman, FICCI Tamil Nadu State Council & CMD, Indira Group of Companies, also spoke on the occasion. Speaking at the valedictory function of the summit, Shiv Das Meena, chairman, Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA), noted that the GDP growth of Tamil Nadu stood at 11.19% when compared to the national average of 6.5%.
NHAI to take over two roads in Coimbatore district
Naxion Energy to invest Rs 200 cr, expand workforce by 50 per cent
HYDERABAD, Dec 11: Naxion Energy, a sodium-ion battery company, plans to invest Rs 200 crore by the end of December 2026 to enhance its manufacturing capabilities, including establishing a new facility here. The company also plans to expand its workforce by 50 per cent as part of this initiative. Headquartered in Hyderabad, Naxion Energy has a manufacturing facility in Coimbatore and develops high-performance sodium-ion battery packs for mobility and energy storage applications. As part of its India-wide expansion, the company [] The post Naxion Energy to invest Rs 200 cr, expand workforce by 50 per cent appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
In a Para-llel World: Delve into Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year 2025 : Parasocial
When news broke about the rumoured relationship of BTS Jungkook with Aespas Winter, Taylor Swift-Travis Kelces engagement, Selena Gomez-Benny Blancos wedding or Samantha Ruth Prabhu tying the knot with Raj Nidimoru, the reactions online were anything but distant. The emotions ranged from joy and protectiveness to disappointment and concern, as if these moments belonged to someone they personally knew. That intense sense of familiarity is exactly what the Cambridge Dictionary zeroed in on when it named parasocial, its Word of the Year for 2025. The term refers to a one-sided emotional bond people form with celebrities, fictional characters, influencers or even AI chatbots. Coined in 1956, parasocial has suddenly re-entered everyday vocabulary, fuelled by social medias constant access to public figures and the growing presence of AI companionship in daily life always available, always listening. Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru after their wedding in Coimbatore In simple terms, parasocial relationships are one-sided psychological bonds, explains Shreyaa S Murthy, consultant clinical psychologist at Narayana Health City. Such bonds, she notes, are common and even normative during adolescence. Young people use media figures as role models for identity exploration. Admiring someones personality, not just their looks or talent, can act as a psychological resource. While the word carries a negative notion, animation student Ayush KA feels it otherwise. From my experience, parasocial connections often begin with people who have low self-esteem. Associating with celebrities or characters makes them feel confident. I was shy growing up and found it difficult to talk to people. Watching streamers and YouTubers became a way to cope, he shares, adding that parasocial relationships have always been there people went to concerts, worshipped stars. But now its much worse because streamers and YouTubers create this illusion of closeness. They share their daily lives, respond to comments and create safe spaces where the lines start to blur. Jungkook of popular boy band BTS Another layer complicating the dynamic is AI, says Dr Umashankar S, public health specialist and Honorary Secretary of the Telemedicine Society of India. AI chatbots feel safe for many, because they seem non-judgmental, always available and never withdraw. That unconditional acceptance can be comforting, especially for people who feel lonely or lack social confidence, he explains. Whereas psychology and literature student Maseera Aiman sees how this spills into real life, stating, You might start expecting people around you to understand you the way a chatbot does, or expect your life to feel as entertaining as a reality show. For her, parasocial relationships are not inherently damaging, but they become a problem when you depend on them too much. Selena Gomez with her engagement ring Connection to Concern Parasocial dynamics differ from casual fandom or simple reliance on AI because they are emotional rather than behavioural, according to Dr Umashankar. Yet not all such bonds are harmful. They can provide companionship, comfort and motivation. But they become unhealthy when they replace real-life relationships or cause emotional distress, Murthy notes. Chatbots offer unconditional acceptance. They do not argue, judge or withdraw, which makes people feel safe. The red flag appears when people start spending excessive time tracking a celebrity or chatbot and experience emotional distress when that access is disrupted. Then a sense of entitlement begins to develop, feeling betrayed or dejected when a celebrity or AI does not respond, highlights Umashankar. Meanwhile, communication executive Aayushi Naik, notes that the reason parasocial has become mainstream is visibility. Social media delivers narratives in seconds that kind of access makes people deeply invested in celebrities lives sometimes to the point of obsession, she says. Interviews and behind-the-scenes videos add to this familiarity, even while she remains aware that much of what is seen is carefully curated. This constant exposure, experts agree, explains why younger generations are more susceptible, especially now that fandom has become 24/7, personalised and algorithm-driven.
Tenders called for providing EIA consultancy services for Coimbatore airport development
Afforestation drive held at TSP IV Battalion campus in Coimbatore
Private sector job fair to be held in Coimbatore on December 13
IndiGo improved on-time performance in Coimbatore: AAI official
Coimbatore gang-rape: three accused men given copies of charge-sheet
Coimbatore Corporation to install IoT devices in overhead tanks to regulate water supply
Tamil Karkalam to take language to 1.5K north students
VARANASI: Continuing its efforts to counter the long-standing charge that the BJP promotes Hindi cultural dominance, the BJP-led union government has initiated numerous efforts to teach Tamil through multiple languages of the country, particularly through Hindi. It is evident from the theme of the Kashi Tamil Sangamams fourth edition (KTS 4.0) going on from December 2 to 17 Tamil Karkalam (Let us learn Tamil), the event is aimed at teaching Tamil to Hindi-speaking students. The roads of Varanasi are filled with flex banners showing the picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the words Tamil Karkalam along with its Hindi transliteration. Under this programme, 300 college students from Uttar Pradesh will visit Tamil Nadu in 10 batches to learn Tamil. They will attend an orientation at the Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT) Chennai, followed by Tamil language classes and cultural sessions conducted at leading institutions across the state, including IIT Madras; Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan; Shastra University, Thanjavur; Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore and Ganapathi Tulsis Jain Engineering College, Vellore. The programme ensures that young learners from North India gain direct exposure to Tamil language, heritage and contemporary cultural practices. In Varanasi, 50 Hindi-speaking teachers from Chennai trained by the Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prasar Sabha, using the textbooks prepared by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), are teaching Tamil to Hindi-speaking students in 50 schools in Varanasi. In total, 1,500 students will learn introductory Tamil through this initiative. The classes last for a period of 15 days. In just one week, the students of PM Shri Government Queens College were able to learn how to address and greet people in Tamil. Some of them explained how they loved learning Tamil. At Namo Ghat in Varanasi, where KTS 4.0 events are going on, CICT director Dr R Chandrasekaran said that within a month or two, the institute will launch a free online course for learning Tamil through Hindi. The CICT has published a series of books for learning Tamil through Hindi, including a handbook for practising Tamil grammar, a handbook for writing Tamil letters, a glossary of Tamil equivalents for Hindi words used in day-to-day life and a book of simple conversations in Tamil.
Davies Kollannur, a beacon of hope for transplant patients, dies at 57
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Davies Kollannur, who courageously altered the course of his life three times, has now sailed beyond the horizon for the final time. Davies who survived three life threatening ordeals- two kidney transplants and a battle with leukemia disease- stood as asymbol of resilience and hopefor thousands oftransplantpatients in Kerala. The man who lived with extraordinary courage, quietly slipped away on Monday night in Thrissur, following a sudden respiratory distress at 57. He left behind a legacy that still refuses to fade. A decorated transplant sportsman, Davies won a silver medal for India at the 2011 Sweden International Transplant Games in Badminton, followed by a bronze in singles and silver in doubles at the Durban International in South Africa in 2013. He was also a two time (2003, 2006) national championin Badminton in National Transplant Games.For thousands of transplant patients inKerala, Davies was not merely a survivor, he was proof that a broken body could still carry an unbroken will. His death arrived abruptly without warning as if knowing that any hint of danger would awaken his instinct to fight. He was active even on his last day. He spoke to me around 8 pm about how his day went, said his kindred soul Jayasree CG. After that the next thing I heard was that he was gone, she said.Davies was working as a transplant coordinator at Daya General Hospital in Thrissur. Born and raised in Villadom, Kolannur Veedu, Thrissur, Davies gow up with the cultural beat of the city, Pooram procession, decorated Elephants and temple- Church grounds. After graduation, he worked as an Assistant Manager in an Italian hotel in Pune for three years. Like many young Keralites, he later moved to Saudi Arabia, workIng as a Chief Cashier in a fashion retail outlet until the first tragedy struck him at the age 30 years,when his both kidneys failed. He was forced to return home and begin dialysis. Hemet Dr TT Paul, nephrologist at West Fort hospital in Thrissur who changed his course of life later. In the late 1990s dialysis facilities were scarce in Thrissur or Ernakulam, forcing patients to travel to Coimbatore or Chennai. Davies underwent nearly 300 dialysis sessions before receiving his transplant under Dr. TT Paul on August 25, 2001. At that time transplant recipients were advised to avoid physical exertion and lead a quiet life. As Davis began gaining weight, Dr. Paul urged him to resume exercise, rekindling his lost love for badminton. Doctor reassured him that he attached kidney will not fall off, if you play badminton. Davies took up the racket and never looked back. After winning gold medals at the National TransplantGames in 2003 and 2006, he stepped onto the international stage and brought home several medals in 2011 and 2013. Impressed by his spirit, Dr. Paul and the hospital authorities invited Davies to join the West Fort hospital as a transplant coordinator in 2003, using Davies and his positive energy to utilise. Life tested him again in 2014, when he was diagnosed with leukemia. He underwent chemotherapy at CMC Vellore and Amritha Hospital in Ernakulam without taking a single day leave, determined not to abandon the kidney patients who relied on him. Later an infection left him unconscious for 15 days in West Fort Hospital. On those nights Dr. Paul, who considered Davies a son, sat by bedside readingO Henry's 'Last Leaf'. He later told Davies's friends that perhaps words might succeedwhere medicine hadfaltered. In the short story, 'Last Leaf', when a young artist falls ill and thinks that she would die when the last leaf falls from anivy vine outside her window. Then to save her and from losing hope, her neighbour, a failed artist painted a realistic leaf on the wall. Though Davies came back to life, cancer and the treatment had caused him dearly as his body rejected the transplanted kidney. On 12 January, 2016 the second time surgery took place for organ transplantation. After his discharge from hospital he rejoined for work and resumed badminton. Davies and Dr. Paul had then started workingat Daya General Hospital. On December 8, 2025 he was active. still speaking to those who needed him. Hours later, he was gone, after a sudden collapse from respiratorydistress.If he had received even the faintest warning, Davies would have survived it, Jayasree said, her voice steady but heavy. He always fought back. On Tuesday, Dr. Paul sat alone in the St. Mary's Church, Ponganamkad waiting as he had done countless times in his homesforDavies with his gentle smile and humour. But for thousands whose lives he touched, Davies hasn't vanished.
Kerala local body elections: Big promises, bigger dreams
KOCHI: keralas local body elections have traditionally centered on the basics roads, drains, streetlights and waste management. But this time, the three major fronts the CPM-led LDF, Congress-led UDF and BJP-led NDA have released manifestos that read less like routine civic checklists and more like ambitious blueprints for parallel futures. If polls were a contest for imagining the most expansive version of Keralas cities, this election would easily qualify as the masterclass in political imagination. The full-fledged, multi-page poll documents for corporations and districts in particular carry a flood of promises some practical, some aspirational and some that wander into the territory of wishful planning. Growing public expectation Micro-level manifestos in local body elections mark a significant shift in Keralas political culture. While many promises may be aspirational or beyond the immediate powers of local governments, the trend itself signals a growing public expectation for accountability and decentralised decision-making. Detailed ward or city-specific pledges push parties to engage more closely with voters everyday concerns and create a record against which their performance can later be measured. In an increasingly urbanised and globally aware electorate, such granular manifestos encourage healthier debates on governance and, over time, can strengthen the relevance and responsiveness of local bodies even if the feasibility of the promises remains uneven. Im happy, said D Dhanuraj, founder-chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR). Praising the sudden surge in detailed manifestos, he said, This will help prompt more discussion on decentralised government, and the public will demand such things. He also believes that global political trends and high-profile campaigns elsewhere may be influencing Keralas political tone. He sees the trend as healthy: When you promise 100 things and dont implement even 10%, someone will question you. I see it as the next level of development as we move towards greater decentralisation. For him, the very presence of detailed manifestos marks a shift toward increased accountability. Economist Jose Sebastian, however, has a sharply different view. The manifesto is a wrong trend. Its becoming a mockery, he said. According to him, none of the fronts, regardless of ideology, explain how they plan to mobilise funds for these expansive promises. Its all tall promises without any substance. Just to create a narrative, he says. Sebastian also argues that Keralas local governments are not autonomous enough to shoulder these grand visions. They have become implementing agencies of central and state schemes. If they had focused on their own resource mobilisation, we wouldnt be in this situation. With the first phase of polling over on Tuesday and the second set for Thursday, the electorate has already begun casting its verdict on these big-ticket manifestos. Saturdays results will reveal which promises resonated, and which remained on paper. OLYMPICS IN TPURAM & METRO TO COIMBATORE? Leading the pack in audacity is the BJP. Its manifesto for the Thiruvananthapuram corporation promises to prepare the capital to serve as one of the venues for the 2036 Olympics. The host city is still undecided, and Ahmedabad is widely tipped as Indias official bidder, but the NDA is confident Thiruvananthapuram can aim high. If that wasnt bold enough, the party has also promised to extend the Kochi Metro all the way to Coimbatore a proposal that would involve overcoming the trifecta of funding challenges, inter-state coordination and monumental infrastructure planning. Alongside these headline-grabbing pledges, the party has also offered more grounded commitments: a Surat-inspired drainage system, Indore-style waste management, and centrally-monitored street lighting. A FULLY SMART KOCHI The Congress-led UDF has filled its Kochi corporation manifesto with everyday urban concerns: garbage, mosquitoes, traffic jams, stray dogs and public health. Its major pitch is a Zero Waste Kochi project aimed at resolving the long-standing issues surrounding the Brahmapuram waste plant. The manifesto also promises to turn Kochi into South Indias first total smart city, a vision based on efficient mobility, digital governance and better civic services. The list of promises is sweeping: garbage-free streets, mosquito control, smoother traffic and a crackdown on drug lobbies. If executed, it would address many chronic complaints of Kochis residents. However, whether these proposals survive the constraints of local body finances remains unclear. INFRA-HEAVY AGENDAS FOR KOCHI, U.N. GOALS ROADMAP FOR KOZHIKODE The CPM-led LDF has released detailed manifestos for multiple corporations. In Kochi, its focus is on practical improvements: canal rejuvenation, systematic road cleaning, value-added waste products, and EVs for the Haritha Karma Sena. It also proposes an electric bus network with KSRTC, renovation of key bus stands and new mobility solutions like multi-level parking and bike sharing. In Kozhikode, the LDF has gone a step further. Its manifesto states the corporation will work to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2031 if the front returns to power. The document outlines a sweeping development agenda: Transforming Kozhikode into an IT hub; implementing a light metro project; continuing the City Road Improvement Project; building new roads and infrastructure; and constructing a flyover at Eranhipalam. LDF, which has governed Kozhikode for over 45 years, attributes its long run to timely implementation of development projects, an argument it hopes will resonate again.
Semmozhi Poonga in Coimbatore to open for public use from December 11
Over 40,000 women to be added to Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam in Coimbatore
CII launches digital transformation initiative for MSMEs in Coimbatore
Curbing bike taxis a tricky proposition for Transport Department in Coimbatore
A number of college students use their two-wheelers as bike taxis and there is nothing much that the Department can do to curtail the activity. The onus is on the Central government to ban bike taxi Apps, says an official
Isha Foundation Launches Free Cremation Service In Tamil Nadu For Poor Families
Isha Foundation launches free cremation service for BPL families in Tamil Nadu, managing 17 crematoriums including in Chennai, Vellore, Thanjavur, and Coimbatore district.
India ranks first in coconut production and Pollachi in Coimbatore is a major producer with coconut plantations spanning 1.2 lakh hectares, the Minister said during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha
Pedestrian deaths account for 37% of road accident fatalities in Coimbatore
Two arrested for stealing 1.15 kg of gold in Coimbatore
Abandoned firecracker creates flutter in Coimbatore
Smart India Hackathon 2025 finale begins in Coimbatore
Tenders called for interim expansion of Coimbatore airport at10.92 crore
As per the tender document, bids are called for expansion and construction of additional security hold area in the existing terminal building at the airport. The works have to be completed in six months.
In an attempt to ease their mind amid the ongoing IndiGo flight disruption, an IndiGo pilot requested the passengers to cooperate and trust the airline crew as it is working to make the situation normal. Amid the chaos, the airlines has formed a Crisis Management Group to monitor the situation.
Samantha spotted in Gachibowli, 1st appearance after wedding
Hyderabad: Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been in the spotlight ever since her intimate wedding with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru on December 1. The couple chose a traditional Linga Bhairava Vivaha ceremony at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore. Their serene wedding pictures went viral and set social media talking. Samantha looked radiant in a red and gold 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 .
Former Minister opposes dog shelters proposal at Vellalore dumpyard in Coimbatore
Cyclist rides from Dhanushkodi to Coimbatore to raise awareness on womens safety and cyber threats
Over 100 wheelchair users take part in inclusive Run for Wheels marathon in Coimbatore
SI succumbs to injuries suffered in accident near Coimbatore
5-Year-Old Boy Mauled To Death By Leopard In Tamil Nadu
In yet another shocking case of humanwildlife conflict in the Anamalai hill region, a five-year-old boy was mauled to death by a leopard in Valparai of Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district on Saturday, police officials said.
Over 5.02 lakh electors marked for deletion in Coimbatore district
2,838 beneficiaries received 13.65 crore welfare assistance in Coimbatore
Police presence stepped up in Coimbatore city, suburbs for Babri Masjid demolition anniversary
Additional chair cars and sleeper class coaches have been deployed on high-demand routes.
Some IndiGo flights depart from Chennai airport, but spate of cancellations continues
Delays persisted, but from 3 a.m. onwards, flights to cities including Pune, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur, Coimbatore, and Kochi departed from the city airport
One college student dies, three suffer injuries in accident near Coimbatore
Kovai.co, a bootstrapped IT company, to invest 220 crore in Coimbatore
Over 1.27 lakh students in Coimbatore benefit from Pudhumai Penn and Tamil Pudhalvan schemes
Two men fall into 60-feet well after being chased by villagers for stalking girl in Coimbatore
Nearly 80% of SIR enumeration forms digitised in Coimbatore district
IndiGo flight cancellations affect passengers at Coimbatore airport
Chennai Airport continues to suffer fresh wave of disruptions
CHENNAI: Chennai International Airport suffered a fresh wave of disruption on Thursday, with dozens of flights delayed or cancelled through the early hours, as operational difficulties continued to ripple through. Between midnight and 9am on December 4, at least 13 arriving flights and 11 departures recorded delays ranging from 18 minutes to more than three hours, according to internal airport movement logs. Indigo, which operates the largest number of domestic flights, faced the bulk of the disruption, with several of its Airbus A320 and A321 services significantly behind schedule. Inbound traffic was hit hardest in the early hours. Flights from Kolkata, Kochi and Patna saw delays of more than two hours, with one service from Hyderabad (6E6007) arriving nearly four hours late. International services from Singapore, Doha, Dubai and Kuwait also landed behind schedule, with delay durations spanning 30 minutes to close to two hours. Departures were similarly affected. Indigo's early-morning Delhi service (6E0456) pushed back more than three hours late, while departures to Kolkata and Port Blair saw delays of over two hours. Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways services experienced moderate delays, indicating that the operational disruption extended across both domestic and international carriers. The morning irregularities escalated into a wider schedule breakdown, prompting a wave of cancellations across the day. At least 26 departuresmostly operated by Indigowere cancelled for operational reasons, affecting services to key metros including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Pune and Hyderabad, as well as regional centres such as Coimbatore, Guwahati, and Visakhapatnam. Some international short-haul routes, including those to Colombo and the Andaman Islands' Veer Savarkar Airport, were also withdrawn from the day's roster. Arrivals were similarly thinned out, with at least five inbound flights scrapped, including services from Indore, Mumbai, Kochi, Jaipur and Ahmedabad. 'Could not live up to promise,' says IndiGo CEO amid hundreds of flight cancellations, delays
Coimbatore Collectorate gets bomb threat as efforts go in vain to trace origin
Order Coimbatores Van Dough pizzas at Alliance Francaise Madrass new cafe space
With experimental pizzas, double-fried oysters and caf culture to spare, Coimbatores Van Dough reinvents Alliance Francaise of Madras legendary canteen
Residents stage protest demanding underpass in Coimbatore
Veterinary team formed for wildlife rescue, treatment and rehabilitation centre near Coimbatore
Senior lawyers felicitated on Advocates Day in Coimbatore
Couple gets 10 years rigorous imprisonment for cheating 103 investorsin Coimbatore
Coimbatore Corporation to install shelters at 48 bus stops
Samanthas new home in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad: A gift from Raj
Hyderabad: Tollywood actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is now happily married to her boyfriend and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. The couple, who managed to keep their relationship away from media glare, tied the knot in a private ceremony at the Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore, on December 1. The intimate wedding was attended only by close family members 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 .
An Unseen Pic Of Samantha With Raj Nidimoru's Family From Coimbatore Wedding
Raj Nidimoru's sister Sheetal shared the wholesome picture from the wedding festivities
Two more Uttar Pradesh natives held for serial burglaries at TNHB flats in Coimbatore
TNPL trains 50 farmers in Coimbatore district in pulpwood cultivation
Registrations open for The Hindu Deepa Kolam 2025
The Karthigai Dheepam special contest will select the best lamp arrangements among contestants from Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchi, and Coimbatore
Coimbatore gang-rape: Police file charge-sheet against three accused men
The police team submitted the charge-sheet within a period of one month, as instructed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
Close friends indirect villain comment on Samantha goes viral
Hyderabad: Star actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and director Raj Nidimoru got married on December 1 at the Linga Bhairavi Temple in the Isha Foundation, Coimbatore. The ceremony took place in the presence of a few close family members and followed the traditional Bhoota Shuddhi rituals. Samantha later shared her wedding photos on social media, which 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 .
Viral: Cost of Samantha Ruth Prabhus diamond engagement ring
Hyderabad: Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has once again taken over the headlines, this time for her stunning and unconventional wedding ring. The actress tied the knot with her longtime partner and director Raj Nidimoru on December 1, 2025, at the serene Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Soon after the ceremony, Samantha confirmed 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 .
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has finally tied the knot with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru after days of speculation. The couple got married in a traditional Linga Bhairavi Vivaha ceremony in Coimbatore on December 1. The inside pictures from the intimate wedding were shared by Samantha's close friend Shilpa Reddy, who witnessed the wedding unfold at the Isha Foundation.
INTERVIEW | 1 extra week not enough, BLOs scramble to meet deadline
They want to remove people who they believe will not vote for them, DMK MP Kanimozhi tells TNIE , interpreting the statement of Home Minister Amit Shah the SIR exercise is to purify electoral rolls. Excerpts: The Election Commission has extended the deadline for submitting SIR forms by a week. Is it enough? It is not sufficient. We need more time. Many people travel, and not everyone lives in their birthplace; they often return home to vote. With such short notice, they may not be able to return on time, and in states like Tamil Nadu, the administration and the government are also battling the monsoons. TN was among the first to approach the Supreme Court seeking a halt to the SIR process. Why? We are challenging the constitutionality of the entire process. This exercise effectively strips people of their voting rightsa fundamental constitutional right. Another major concern is the rushed timeline. The previous SIR exercise took more than six months. If the government were serious, it could have announced it earlier, properly trained officials, and allowed sufficient time to verify and rectify. It doesnt end with losing voting rights. This will lead to mass disenfranchisement. If people are excluded from the rolls now, will they later be treated as non-citizens? What are the consequences of that? There is also the issue of delimitation. Once rolls shrink, the number of seats allocated to states will be affected. If lakhs of names are removed from the rolls, states stand to lose even more representation. What are the concerns youre hearing from the ground in TN? There is inhuman pressure on the BLOs. Weve already seen SIR-related BLO deaths reported across states. BLOs are overworked. They have been given this additional burden without adequate time for training. Has the state government taken steps to mitigate the woes of the BLOs? We are doing everything possible, including bringing in volunteers and providing additional help, wherever necessary. There is only so much pressure we can alleviate. In many households, especially in rural areas, no one is at home during the day. Even in cities, both adults often work. Reaching people under these conditions is not easy. Another problem is that 2002 to 2004 was used as the baseline year for the voter rolls. Most people would not have those documents readily available. How can we expect everyone to produce them? Amit Shah says the SIR is to purify voter rolls and remove illegal immigrants. This is exactly what they want. They want to remove people who they believe will not vote for them, people they do not want included in their idea of this country. Anyone they consider not eligible, according to their own standards, is being targeted. In their view, this becomes another form of cleansing. But this notion of cleansing itself is deeply troubling and difficult to comprehend. TN is heading to elections shortly. Do you think the SIR process will have an impact on the results? We are being extremely vigilant. Our party leadership is on the ground, working to ensure that things proceed correctly. We have learnt lessons from the Bihar elections. Minority communities are even more vigilant, and we are trying to ensure that no one is left out. But anything happening beyond our control is outside our scope. The CJI has raised a key question: If an intruder obtains an Aadhaar card, should that person automatically be allowed to vote? How will state governments tackle such concerns? They say Aadhaar is no proof of citizenship. The EC needs additional proof. States have no say in determining citizenship, the onus lies with the MHA. The Bihar election went ahead though the SC was still hearing the SIR case. So, apart from pursuing legal remedies, what other avenues are you mulling? Our party leaders and cadres are on the ground as registered agents, doing everything to ensure nothing goes wrong, and no one is denied voting rights. But the onus is entirely on the EC to ensure that the process is fair and transparent. The AIADMK has gone to the SC in favour of the SIR. Will it impact the case? They are behaving like a B-team, echoing their masters voice. In this case, the master is BJP, and AIADMK is not just reflecting that voice, it is also amplifying it even louder. How do you see the SCs reply to the presidential reference on timelines for the president and governor? Is it a setback to TN and other opposition states? We have repeatedly said that the BJP uses governors as political tools. Although the President appoints the governors, they dont act as impartial constitutional authorities. Instead, they often behave like opposition leaders, creating obstacles for non-BJP governments in various states. This is something we must seriously examine. The DMK has consistently maintained that we do not need governors, and it is high time we reconsider this position. People need to understand why a governor who acts against the will of the people is unnecessary. As Chief Minister M K Stalin has clarified, the SC opinion in response to the presidential reference will not affect the April 8, 2025 verdict in the case of State of Tamil Nadu vs. Governor of Tamil Nadu. Do you think the INDIA bloc needs to be strengthened after the Bihar results? There have been many voices coming out criticising Congress. The opposition must remain strong, and it is our duty to safeguard democracy and uphold its secular character. The DMK is unequivocal in its commitment to protecting Indias secular democracy. CM Stalin wrote a letter to PM Modi expressing anguish over the rejection of the proposals for Metro Rail systems in Coimbatore and Madurai. Yes. We have similar projects in other cities, such as Agra and Patna. But in our case, they claim that there isnt enough population to justify certain measures. Both Coimbatore and Madurai have large floating populations. People come there from across the country for business, education, and to visit temples. This clearly would have warranted different considerations. Its unfair to apply two different yardsticks in this way.
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