Coimbatore Class X student wins first prize in mridangam at state-level competition
Six arrested for trying to circulate fake Rs 500 notes in Coimbatore
Special train from Coimbatore to Tiruvannamalai sought for Karthigal Deepam festival
Bihar youth held with cannabis chocolates near Coimbatore Junction
Two families seek power connection in Coimbatore
Rural areas in Coimbatore to get new ponds to conserve rainwater and recharge groundwater
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on October 12
Peoples welfare must guide Centre-TN ties: BJP leader
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 12 (IANS) Peoples welfare must guide relations between the Centre and Tamil Nadu, BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan said on Monday, calling for political differences to be set aside when pursuing projects essential to the states development. In a post on X, the former president of the BJPs national womens wing said governments could differ in their policies and political alliances, but their engagement should be anchored in public welfare and the states progress. Her remarks followed Prime Minister Narendra Modis participation in government programmes in Chennai on Sunday, where development initiatives for Tamil Nadu and the states infrastructure requirements came into focus. Vanathi said the events demonstrated the importance the Union government attached to development projects in Tamil Nadu. They also highlighted PM Modis concern for the state and the Centres contribution to implementing projects intended to support its growth, she said. She welcomed Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays presentation of Tamil Nadus infrastructure needs before the Prime Minister, describing his decision to outline the states requirements during his speech a positive step. The Chief Ministers requests included Metro rail projects for Madurai and Coimbatore, alongside four-lane road projects and other major infrastructure works, according to her post. Vanathi said advancing such proposals required cooperation across political divides. Governments should give proper consideration to peoples needs and work towards meeting them, rather than allowing differences in political positions to determine the course of development, she said. Her comments placed both the Centres role in supporting Tamil Nadu and the state governments responsibility to articulate its requirements within the same framework of cooperation for public benefit. The BJP leader said the need of the hour was to take forward projects necessary for the states development while ensuring that public demands received appropriate attention and were fulfilled. She stressed that differences over policies or alliances should coexist with cooperation on development. The relationship between the two governments, she said, should ultimately be judged by its contribution to peoples welfare and Tamil Nadus progress, with the states essential infrastructure needs receiving priority in their engagement.
TN CM VIjay's list of demands to PM Modi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release Rs 5,110 crore in pending Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan funds without conditions. He also sought approval for Chennai Metro Phase III, reconsideration of Metro projects in Coimbatore and Madurai, new high-speed rail corridors, highway upgrades, the Godavari-Cauvery river link and the use of Tamil in Madras High Court proceedings.
Rain, gusty winds forecast in TN; Northeast monsoon likely to begin around October 15
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 12 (IANS) Moderate rain is likely in parts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, with the weather department forecasting thunderstorms and gusty winds across several districts, even as northern interior areas may experience temperatures above normal. The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai and Salem are among the districts where moderate rainfall is expected during the day. A weather department bulletin also indicated the possibility of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong winds at one or two places across a wider belt of the State. The districts covered by this forecast are the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Madurai, Sivaganga, Salem and Tiruppur. Wind speeds in affected areas could reach 40 to 50 kilometres per hour, according to the bulletin. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, as well as in Puducherry and Karaikal, light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at some places. The forecast points to varying rainfall conditions across the region, with moderate showers expected in selected districts and lighter rainfall in other areas. Despite the prospect of showers, maximum temperatures at some locations in northern interior Tamil Nadu could remain two to three degrees Celsius above normal. Temperatures elsewhere in the state, Puducherry and Karaikal are expected to stay close to their usual levels, the department said. Chennai is likely to have partly cloudy skies. The citys maximum temperature is expected to range between 35 and 36 degrees Celsius, while the minimum could settle between 26 and 27 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, weather observer Pradeep John, a member of the El Nino Impact Study Group, has indicated that the northeast monsoon could begin next Thursday. His prediction comes as attention turns to the development of atmospheric conditions that could support the seasonal rains over Tamil Nadu. In a post on X, John said an atmospheric circulation moving towards the region adjoining Tamil Nadu was likely to create favourable conditions for the monsoons onset. His assessment concerns the possible arrival of the northeast monsoon, while the weather departments bulletin outlines the immediate outlook for rainfall, winds and temperatures. The Thursday onset remains a prediction rather than an officially confirmed onset date. For Monday, the main forecast is for scattered thunderstorms, gusty winds and differing rainfall intensity, alongside warmer conditions in parts of the northern interior.
Vijay urges Prime Minister Modi to sanction Metro Rail from Hosur to Bommasandra
The CM says the inter-State link will benefit both T.N. and Karnataka. He also urges Modi to reconsider Metro Rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai in view of the future development and economic growth of T.N.s western and southern regions
Vijay urges Prime Minister Modi to sanction Metro Rail from Hosur to Bommasandra
The CM says the inter-State link will benefit both T.N. and Karnataka. He also urges Modi to reconsider Metro Rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai in view of the future development and economic growth of T.N.s western and southern regions
Vijay urges Prime Minister Modi to sanction Metro Rail for the Hosur-Bommasamudra sector
The CM says the inter-State link will benefit both T.N. and Karnataka. He also urges Modi to reconsider Metro Rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai in view of the future development and economic growth of T.N.s western and southern regions
Extend ChennaiJolarpet high-speed rail corridor to Kovai: Coimbatore NXT
DYFI, SFI stage demonstration in Coimbatore demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation
Coimbatore woman held for cheating Chennai couple promising adoption
Coimbatore woman held for cheating Chennai couple promising adoption
Clean-up drive begins on Marudhamalai hill in Coimbatore amid concerns over waste dumping
Couple booked for cheating pawnbroker of Rs 76 lakh in Coimbatore
Coimbatore District Police seize drugs, gutkha, weapons in special drive
Anti-drug drive: Coimbatore district police arrest 14
Vijay urges PM Modi to review Madurai, Coimbatore Metro projects, expedite funding
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 11 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider the Madurai and Coimbatore Metro rail proposals and expedite funding for transport infrastructure, while stressing that cooperation between the Centre and the State must deliver tangible benefits to people. Speaking at a function in Chennai where development projects worth Rs 13,000 crore were inaugurated and foundation stones laid, Vijay also sought priority for the proposed CauveryGodavari river-linking project. The Chief Minister welcomed PM Modi on behalf of the people of Tamil Nadu and thanked him for inaugurating the Chennai Metro rail project. He sought early Central funding for Chennai Metro Phase III, the HosurBengaluru Metro link and the Coimbatore and Madurai Metro projects. Vijay also referred to Rs 5,110 crore in funds for Tamil Nadu and called for action on the States infrastructure requirements. He urged the Prime Minister to facilitate interstate Metro connectivity, highlighting its importance to future development. Outlining his governments economic ambitions, Vijay said Tamil Nadu was working towards becoming a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036. Agriculture and information technology initiatives, alongside investment, innovation and infrastructure development, would help create opportunities and take the States growth to the next level, he said. The governments approach, he added, was to ensure that development extended beyond Chennai and reached every district. Describing young people as Tamil Nadus greatest strength, Vijay said the government wanted to combine their skills, technological knowledge and innovative thinking with a global outlook. Projects inaugurated and launched at the function should serve as investments for future generations, he said. The Chief Minister described Tamil Nadu as a State distinguished by its ancient culture, rich history, literature, arts and architecture. Its people continued to preserve a civilisation spanning thousands of years, with Tamil among the worlds oldest languages, he said. Vijay said his governments commitment to inclusive development covered education, healthcare, agriculture, fishermens welfare and broader economic progress. Welfare programmes were being implemented with the needs of children, women, transgender people, farmers, weavers and other sections of society in mind, he added. Recalling Tamil Nadus contributions to Indias advancement in industry, science, arts and literature, Vijay said cooperation between the Union and State governments should be measured by improvements in peoples lives, with economic growth translating into opportunities and welfare across the State.
TN: Leopard video sparks fear near Kotagiri in Nilgiris; residents seek action
Digital Desk | Nilgiris, Oct 11 (IANS) A leopard filmed walking through a residential neighbourhood in Orasolai village near Kotagiri in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district has triggered alarm among residents, who have appealed to the Forest Department to intervene and drive the animal back into the forest. The surveillance footage shows the leopard moving along a road in front of a house and continuing through the settlement. Its circulation on social media has heightened anxiety in the village, where residents say leopards and bears frequently venture into inhabited areas. Residents have sought action to prevent a dangerous encounter, pointing to the animals movement close to homes. The account of the latest sighting does not mention any injuries or an attack on people. The concern comes against the backdrop of fatal leopard attacks in Tamil Nadus plantation belts, particularly in the Nilgiris and Valparai, where several victims have been children from families of estate workers. In the Nilgiris, three-year-old Nancy was killed on January 6, 2024, at a tea estate in the Bitherkad forest range near Pandalur. She was returning home with her mother when the leopard attacked. The incident followed the death of Saritha, who suffered injuries in an attack at Elamanna on December 21, 2023, and died on December 29. Forest personnel subsequently captured a leopard linked to the Pandalur attacks and transferred it to the rescue centre at Arignar Anna Zoological Park near Chennai. Valparai in Coimbatore district has also witnessed fatal attacks. A girl identified as Apsara was killed at a tea estate in October 2024. In June 2025, four-year-old Roshini Kumari was taken by a leopard near her home at Pachamalai estate; her body was recovered the following morning after an extensive search. Another child, five-year-old Saiful Alam, was killed at Iyerpadi tea estate near Valparai in December 2025 while playing outside workers quarters. Elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, leopard attacks have affected livestock. In July 2025, a leopard killed two calves and injured another near Hasanur in Erode district, close to the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve. These incidents provide a troubling backdrop to the Orasolai sighting, although there is no evidence connecting the leopard in the video to any previous attack. The villagers appeal is for the Forest Department to address the animals presence near their homes and prevent an encounter that could endanger residents or the leopard.
Pet dog dies at Coimbatore boarding centre; owner alleges negligence
RPF registers 10 cases for defacement of railway property in Coimbatore
RPF registers 10 cases for defacement of railway property in Coimbatore
Coimbatore district police destroy 1,934 liquor bottles seized in 195 cases
Coimbatore district police destroy 1,934 liquor bottles seized in 195 cases
Madhavaa Crafts Limited Targets NSE Emerge Listing with DRHP Filing
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 7: Madhavaa Crafts Limited, a Coimbatore-based manufacturer of precision-engineered and machined components serving customers across automotive, hydraulic, general engineering, locomotive, oil & gas, and other
40 cases booked in joint drive against banned tobacco products in Coimbatore
Maintenance of Coimbatores Smart City lakefronts comes under scrutiny
Maintenance of Coimbatores Smart City lakefronts comes under scrutiny
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across other cities on October 10
Protest staged against construction of compound wall for Coimbatore airport
Two farmers donate land for waterbody restoration in Coimbatore district
Sewage pipeline bursts in Coimbatore, two houses inundated
Coimbatore Corporation conducts public awareness drive on rainwater harvesting
Overloading of waste collection vehicles in Coimbatore posing safety risk, say drivers
BMS Sanitary Workers Wing say private contractors are threatening wage deductions and termination of employment if drivers fail to meet the target of collecting 1,200 kg of waste in every light commercial vehicle used for door-to-door collection
Coimbatore athlete wins gold at world kettlebell championship
Coimbatore athlete wins gold at world kettlebell championship
Track maintenance to affect train services in Coimbatore on October 1315, 17
Track maintenance to affect train services in Coimbatore on October 1315, 17
Kovai Heroes: When an accident survivor turned a guardian angel on Coimbatore city roads
Pak terror handlers revive old playbook, target cash-strapped recruits
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The busting of the Faridabad terror module, which allegedly carried out the car bomb blast near Delhis Red Fort in November last year, exposed how white-collar professionals were operating dangerous terror cells in India. It also indicated growing interest among similar youth in establishing terror cells and engaging in anti-national activities. These terror cells have emerged independently, with minimal interference from outfits such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. Such modules draw inspiration from the ideology of these terror groups but maintain limited contact with operatives based in Pakistan during their formation and subsequent operations. An official said the pattern of picking educated and well-to-do youth was part of a changed strategy. Such persons are more lethal, require very little guidance and are capable of planning and executing high-value attacks while also raising funds on their own, the official said. While such modules are likely to continue emerging, agencies have noticed a significant change in their recruitment patterns. Over the past six to eight months, there has been a shift in the profile of those being recruited. Greater emphasis is now being placed on daily wage workers, less educated persons and those in financial distress. These recruits are not driven by ideology but are willing to work for small sums ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000, the official said. These are the persons who are being picked up by the likes of Shahzad Bhatti to run surveillance rackets, drug smuggling and short-time hits. Take the case of Maqsood Ali, a 21-year-old daily wager arrested in Coimbatore, in Tamil Nadu. He was picked up to run a surveillance racket and also recruit more persons into this network. He had managed to recruit persons from Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Another official said none of these persons were highly educated, and neither were they high profile. Most of them bit the bait for the sake of money. Even in the recent arrests made across the country by the various state police units, the recruits were all in for the money and were not driven by ideology, the official added. Counter-terror analysts say that such recruits are not as lethal as the high-profile white-collar terrorists. They need to be hand-held, and their operations may not be top-notch or high-profile. However, they can create a lot of damage to the security apparatus of the country. Such recruits, especially the daily wagers, do not come under scrutiny. They come across as any other person going about his work. The recruit uses this profile to enter crowded areas such as railway stations or bus stands and install CCTV cameras that provide a live feed to handlers based out of Pakistan. Even the people who see them do not suspect them as they look like genuine individuals who have been called in to either repair or install a camera, the official said. The Pakistan-based networks appear to be going back to the old style of recruitment when it comes to such operations. Several years back, the terror handlers would exploit the financial condition of a youth and then rope him in. In those days, these persons were assigned to collect material to prepare bombs, and once the same was ready, they would plant them at the specified location. Several bomb blasts took place in many parts of the country as the execution of the task never came under the eye, and none raised any suspicion about them. Officials say that this indicates that the Pakistan-based networks are not only focusing on self-radicalised modules comprising white-collar recruits. They are going back to the old style of recruitment where economic status is the tool to recruit and get the job done, an official said.
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across other cities on October 9
Revenue Department imposes 60,000 fine on resident for felling tree in Coimbatore
TNAU scientists assess vegetation management at Coimbatore airport
Techie among three youths held for peddling ganja, cannabis chocolates in Coimbatore
22, 24 carat Gold prices remain steady across other cities on October 8
Heavy Rain Forecast for Coimbatore and Nilgiris Over Three Days
The weather department predicts heavy rainfall in Coimbatore and Nilgiris from Thursday, with thunderstorms expected. Heavy Rain Forecast for Coimbatore and Nilgiris Over Three Days
TN: Heavy rain forecast for Coimbatore, Nilgiris for three days
TN: Heavy rain forecast for Coimbatore, Nilgiris for three days Chennai: Heavy rain is likely over Coimbatore and the Nilgiris for three days from Thursday, with the Meteorological Department forecasting thunderstorms in the hill areas and rainfall across several other parts of Tamil Nadu. According to the department, a low-pressure system prevailing over interior Tamil [] The post TN: Heavy rain forecast for Coimbatore, Nilgiris for three days appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Man caught on camera during bestiality bid near Coimbatore; handed over to police
Train services to be altered for maintenance works at Coimbatore Junction
Coimbatore Corporation to step up enforcement against banned plastic items
New cardiac hospital begins operations in Coimbatore
AVMLabs launches first laboratory in Coimbatore
Dak Adalat in Coimbatore on October 13
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.
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.
Raw Mat India 2026 exhibition opens at CODISSIA in Coimbatore
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
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.
Summer routines continue for wild animals, forest dept personnel near Coimbatore
Electric shock from DJ equipment kills engineering student during celebrations at Coimbatore hostel
42 students receive 6.27 lakh education assistance in Coimbatore
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
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
Coimbatore engineering college student electrocuted while dancing near DJ equipment
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
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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.
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TN CM Vijay holds mega roadshow in Dharapuram in support of candidate P. Sathyabama
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay concluded the final day of his second-phase campaign on Sunday, with a massive roadshow in support of party candidate P Sathyabama for the Dharapuram (SC) Assembly constituency by-election. Following the roadshow, the Chief Minister departed from Dharapuram via helicopter for Coimbatore. Expressing confidence in the party's prospects, Vijay remarked that the upcoming by-election would result in a historic victory for the party. Later, State Minister Arun Raj and leader P Anand arrived at the resort where campaign managers were stationed. Minister Sengottaiyan, who was present, departed the venue without taking questions from the media. Speaking to reporters on the massive turnout at the Chief Minister's roadshow, State Minister Arun Raj praised the public support for the party candidate. ... Without spending a single rupee, this much crowd has come just to have a glimpse of our leader. It is really a...
