While investors look at tier-one cities to fund development of integrated townships, the scope is more in tier-two cities as land is available in the suburban areas, they say
The girls made the allegations in two videos circulated on messaging platforms on Friday. They accused two male teachers of touching girl students inappropriately and looking at them with a bad intent.They said another male teacher was coming to school under the influence of alcohol
Frontline staff, farmers felicitated for elephant conservation efforts in Coimbatore
Spectator gallery at Nehru Stadium in Coimbatore to be renovated
AI training introduced in Coimbatore Corporation schools
ESIC, EPFO joint outreach programme in Coimbatore and the Nilgiris on August 28
Coimbatore Corporation urged to deploy mechanical sweepers on major roads for efficient cleaning
Industry associations in Coimbatore seek relief from SGST penalties
Chef Catherine Lims Hakka pop up is a celebration of culture,flavoursand community
Gourmet sweets like badamladoo and floralanjeer, launched in Coimbatore
Choose from baked badamladoo, floralanjeer, Thai almond mix and more as Abhirans range of gourmetmithaisare now available in the city
Isha Gramotsavam 2025 begins in Thiruvananthapuram on August 23
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The 17th edition of Isha Gramotsavam, one of the largest rural sports festivals, will kick off in six districts of the state from August 23. Over 700 players from across the state are expected to participate, forming more than 140 teams. Matches will be held in Kasaragod, Kannur, Thrissur, Palakkad, Ernakulam, and Thiruvananthapuram districts. The festival unfolds in three stages: cluster level, divisional level, and the grand finale. The cluster-level matches will take place on August 23-24 in Thrissurs Varandarappilly and Ernakulams Ambalamugal. Kasaragods Cheruvathur will host matches on August 28-29, followed by Pothencode in Thiruvananthapuram and Vellachal-Makreri in Kannur on August 30-31. Palakkads Ayiloor will host matches on September 1-2. Nationally, Isha Gramotsavam will span over 35,000 villages across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Puducherry, and, Odisha. More than 50,000 rural participants, including over 5,000 women, are competing this year, forming over 6,000 teams. The grand finale will take place before the iconic Adiyogi at the Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore, on September 21. Competing teams stand a chance to win from a prize pool of Rs 67 lakh, with Rs 5 lakh each awarded to the winners in both mens and womens categories.
Class XI student suffers snake bite on government school premises in Coimbatore
Road users in Coimbatore fear risks in Avinashi road flyover ramps
More than 800 teams register for The Hindu in School Quiz 2025 in Coimbatore
Erode native wanted in theft held in Coimbatore
FICCI, SAIF Zone organise meetings in Coimbatore, Tiruppur
Pumpsets manufacturers in Coimbatore demand the government to defer mandatory BEE marking
i-Robochakra announces events for National Space Day in Coimbatore
For five pals from landslide-torn Mundakkai, Honey business makes life sweet
KALPETTA: Out of the mud and memories of a devastating landslide, five childhood friends from Mundakkai have crafted a sweet new beginning. Their venture, WynCrave, which began with the simple idea of packing honey in sachets, has now grown into a brand with 35 products on shelves across Kerala. The idea took shape in August 2024, during a late-night tea stop on the Ghat Road at Vythiri. On their way back, one of the friends picked up a Rs 2 tube of Choki Choki, the chocolate paste they once savoured as schoolchildren. The nostalgic moment sparked a question: what if honey could be packaged just as conveniently? Within months, the five friends Shuaib Abdul Razak, 25, Firshad, 26, Shuhail P P, 25, Sinan Siraj, 24, and Rashid Babu, 25 turned the thought into reality. They launched Rs 5 sachets of honey, selling them near schools, gyms, resorts, and colleges. What began as an experiment has since scaled into a business producing around 25,000 sachets a day. But for the group, WynCrave is more than a business. It is survival. The Mundakkai landslide had torn apart their world, destroying homes and claiming loved ones. Their livelihood, once tied to tourism and hospitality, collapsed when their family resort was buried in the debris. I was a graphic designer in Dubai at the time of the landslide, says Shuaib. Afterward, I resigned and returned home. All my friends had either lost family members or their houses. We had no income. Thats when we decided to start the honey business. WynCrave Spices The journey was far from smooth. When we researched, we realised no brand in India sold honey sachets offline. There was a huge market. But the biggest hurdle was finding the right machine. We tried several from Coimbatore all failed. Finally, we built a custom-made machine ourselves, he recalls. Today, WynCrave sources honey from farms in Nilambur, as well as wild and forest honey from government societies in Wayanad. The team has already invested Rs 30 lakh in the venture, with an expected turnover of `1 crore this year. With presence in Kerala, Bengaluru, and Coimbatore, the friends are now setting their sights on exports. Everything we had was buried, Shuaib says. But we didnt want our dreams to be buried too. WynCrave is our way of proving that we can stand again. From humble sachets, the brand has expanded into flavoured teas, coffee blends, and spices. Its 35 products are now finding space on shelves far beyond Wayanad. Each packet, the friends say, carries not just flavour but a story of loss, resilience, and the will to begin again.
Panel to discuss the potential for integrated townships in Coimbatore on August 22
As per the 2011, Census, the rate of urbanisation in Tamil Nadu was 48.45% and according to latest projections, the rate of urbanisation in Tamil Nadu has reached 63% in 2021
Two arrested for stealing 33 piglets from Coimbatore piggery
Sri Ramakrishna Hospital in Coimbatore has been at the forefront of womens healthcare for over four decades, offering expert-led, compassionate, and comprehensive gynaecological services. With a dedicated team of specialists, advanced diagnostic tools, and a patient-first approach, Sri Ramakrishna Hospital ensures that women at every stage of life-from adolescence to menopause-receive the care and attention they deserve.
Coimbatores Little Soi adds much loved Asian street food delicacies to the new menu
This Video Doesnt Show Cab Mafia Forcing People Into Vehicles in Tamil Nadu
We found that the video showed a personal dispute between two people at the Coimbatore airport.
NDAs VP candidate CP Radhakrishnan files nomination papers
NDA candidate and Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan filed his nomination for Vice President on Wednesday, accompanied by PM Modi and senior Union Ministers. Radhakrishnan, a two-term MP from Coimbatore, has also served as Governor of Jharkhand and Telangana.
Workers hostel at Kurichi in Coimbatore remains vacant due to high rental rates
The facility, inaugurated by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in March this year, can accommodate 528 workers in 111 rooms
Coimbatore man gets life term for beating woman to death in 2019
Coimbatore City Police introduce camera mounted two-wheeler patrol vehicles
At 11.35 minutes, Coimbatore City Police clock fastest response time in Tamil Nadu
The city police improved the response time from 42 minutes to less than 15 minutes after the introduction of the GPS-based round-the-clock smart patrol system, says City Police Commissioner A. Saravana Sundar
TN sanctions Rs 2,200 crore for land acquisition on KoyambeduPattabhiram metro corridor
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has authorised preparatory works worth Rs 2,442 crore for a proposed 21.76km metro rail corridor between Koyambedu and Pattabhiram, signalling intent to push ahead even before the Union government clears the project. The sanction covers land acquisition, budgeted at Rs 2,204 crore, along with utility shifting, surveys, tree replanting and traffic management. Chennai Metro Rail Ltd has been permitted to begin mapping and diversion plans in anticipation of central approval. Coming to the tune of Rs 9,928 crore under 2025 estimates, the corridor is intended to reduce congestion along the Outer Ring Road, a key arterial spine. The project has been sent to New Delhi for clearance under an equity-sharing framework, with the state also seeking support from bilateral and multilateral lenders. Officials are positioning the line as a catalyst for development in Chennais north-west. The route will terminate at Pattabhiram, where Chief Minister M K Stalin recently inaugurated a Rs 330 crore Tidel IT ParkTamil Nadus third such facility after Taramani and Coimbatore. The government expects the hub to reshape the regions economic profile, long overshadowed by the IT corridors of the south. The metro link is also aligned with growth in emerging residential and commercial zones across Thirumazhisai, Ambattur, Kundrathur, Tiruvallur, Avadi and Poonamallee. With interchanges at Avadi railway station and Ambattur bus terminus, the line is expected to improve transfers, cut travel time and expand employment corridors. If cleared by the Centre, the extension would add 19 elevated stations to Chennais expanding network. A Detailed Project Report submitted in February emphasises transit-oriented planning to integrate transport and land use strategies.
Justices N. Sathish Kumar and D. Bharatha Chakravarthy decide to inspect the areas in Coimbatore district along with amici curiae and Special Government Pleader on September 5 and 6
Farmers of Sultanpet in Coimbatore district stage protest against setting up of poultry farm
Commuters demand action against town buses halting away from bus stops in Coimbatore
Five held at Coimbatore Airport for smuggling cigarettes, drones
Coimbatores cafes and hotels lay out some of the best Sunday brunches
Choose from a lavish buffet featuring Kongu mutton biriyani, to annachipazham French toast, and Nutella chicken and waffle as the citys cafes and hotels lay out some of the tastiest Sunday brunches
Coimbatore Pump Industry: Gujarat Rivals Threaten Motor Makers Market - Deccan Herald
Coimbatore Pump Industry: Gujarat Rivals Threaten Motor Makers Market Deccan Herald
C P Radhakrishnan, An all-weather pracharak
The former two time MP from Coimbatore, between 1998 and 2004, is a known face of the BJP in the State, despite being away from home serving as Governor in various States since 2023.
CP Radhakrishnan: Rise of a tested, trusted swayamsevak and BJPs V-P candidate
CHENNAI: Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, 67, a veteran BJP leader and lifelong RSS swayamsevak, is poised to become Indias Vice-President making him the third Tamil Nadu-born leader to occupy the nations second-highest constitutional office. He follows in the footsteps of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (195257) and R Venkataraman (198487), both of whom later rose to the presidency. On Sunday, the BJP announced Radhakrishnan as the-ruling NDA's candidate for the September 9 vice-presidential elections. Born on October 20, 1957, in Tiruppur -- the knitwear capital of India in Tamil Nadus Kongu belt -- Radhakrishnan was drawn to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) early. At just 17, he joined the Bharatiya Jan Sangh, the political forerunner to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). A founding foot soldier of the BJP since its inception in 1980, Radhakrishnan has held multiple key roles in the party's Tamil Nadu unit, including State President (200407). His 19,000-km, 93-day Rath Yatra across Tamil Nadu during this period spotlighted issues ranging from river-linking and counter-terrorism to social reform and anti-drug campaigns. He later led two more padayatras for separate causes. Radhakrishnan entered Parliament from Coimbatore in 1998 and retained the seat in 1999. He contested the same constituency multiple times, finishing strong even in 2014 when the BJP went solo, with nearly 3.9 lakh votes. During his time in Parliament, he served as Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Textiles and was a member of panels on PSUs, finance, and the stock exchange scam. Beyond politics, Radhakrishnan holds a BBA and made his mark as an entrepreneur. Between 1985 and 1998, he pioneered the export of 100% cotton knitted fabric to Bangladesh and developed textile links with countries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. In administrative roles, he was Chairman of the Coir Board (20162020) and later BJPs Kerala in-charge (202022). His appointment as Governor of Jharkhand in February 2023 marked a transition from party politics to constitutional office. In his first four months as governor, Radhakrishnan toured all 24 districts. He briefly held additional charges as Governor of Telangana and Lt. Governor of Puducherry. Since July 2024, he has been Governor of Maharashtra. Known for his grassroots connect and political adaptability, Radhakrishnan has maintained cordial relations across party lines including recent gestures such as visiting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to inquire about his health. Though he has remained outspoken on national issues, Radhakrishnan ruled out any return to active politics. An advocate after becoming a judge cannot go back to being an advocate... I don't think about returning to active politics, he said in a recent interview, drawing a parallel with his gubernatorial responsibilities. A tireless campaigner, a disciplined ideologue, and a seasoned parliamentarian, Radhakrishnans elevation to the Vice-Presidency marks a symbolic coming-of-age for the BJP in Tamil Nadu, a state where the party still seeks a significant electoral breakthrough.
Wholesale vegetable traders seek permission to sell vegetables at Thirumalaiyamaplayam in Coimbatore
Residents and animal lovers in Coimbatore advocate balanced stray dog management
Maharashtra governor, former Coimbatore MP C.P. Radhakrishnan is NDAs vice-presidential pick
C.P. Radhakrishnan considered a statesman, commands respect in all sections of society in Tamil Nadu: BJP chief JP Nadda
Travellers seek rescheduling ofPalakkad Town-Coimbatore Junction MEMU train timing
Coimbatore Corporation struggles to win public trust on decentralised waste management
Coimbatore district administration explores recycling of MLP waste in peri-urban village panchayats
Coimbatore and the Freedom Movement
As the nation celebrated its 79th Independence Day, we revisit some of the citys iconic spots associated with the Independence Movement
World Elephant Day 2025: Looking out for the gentle giants
World Elephant Day celebrations in Coimbatore focussed on solutions for man-animal conflict, honouring frontline Forest Department staff, and promoting literature that create awareness on elephant behaviour
Coimbatore dentist held in 2016 Malappuram arms case is a terrorist, says NIA
KOCHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has said that Dr Dinesh D, a Coimbatore-based dentist, is a hard-core terrorist who underwent training in sophisticated weapons, including automatic rifles, to further the activities of the banned terrorist organisation CPI (Maoist) as part of a larger conspiracy to wage war against the nation. The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) had arrested him in 2021 from a clinic at Edayarpalayam, Coimbatore, where he was working as a dentist. The NIA stated that Dr Dinesh, the fourth accused, and the other accused persons had voluntarily convened a meeting and training camp in September 2016 in the reserve forest of Karulai in Malappuram district. During the camp, they handled arms, including automatic rifles, the central agency said while opposing the accuseds bail plea before the Special Court for NIA cases in Kochi. Considering the gravity of the offence, the court recently dismissed the bail plea. Challenging the decision, the accused has approached the Kerala High Court, where the matter is pending consideration. According to the bail order, the Kerala Police and ATS Kerala had arraigned 25 accused in the case. Of these, eight have died in different incidents and four remain absconding. The ATS filed a chargesheet against five accused before the District and Sessions Court, Manjeri, on May 18, 2021. On August 19, 2021, the Union government directed the NIA to take over the investigation and the case was re-registered. The NIA investigation revealed that the accused persons numbered 1 to 28 had conspired with the proscribed organisation and conducted or attended training camps at various places in India to further its activities. The accuseds counsel submitted before the Special Court that he has been in detention for more than four years and four months in connection with the case. Given the large number of documents, material objects, and witnesses, the trial is unlikely to be completed in the near future. It was argued that such prolonged custody violates the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Opposing this, NIAs prosecutor stated that evidence collected including witness statements, digital and scientific evidence, and material objects clearly establishes the accuseds role in conspiracies, arms training camps, and other anti-national activities furthering the objectives of CPI (Maoist). The evidence on record, the prosecutor argued, established a strong prima facie case that the petitioner is a hard-core terrorist. Considering the arguments of both the NIA and the petitioner, the Special Court held that there were reasonable grounds to believe that the accusations against the accused are prima facie true. The allegations against the accused are serious in nature. The case is ripe for trial, the court observed. NIA's arguments Dr Dinesh, the fourth accused, and the other accused persons had voluntarily convened a meeting and training camp in September 2016 in the reserve forest of Karulai in Malappuram district During the camp, they handled arms, including automatic rifles Kerala Police and ATS Kerala had arraigned 25 accused in the case. Of these, eight have died in different incidents and four remain absconding
Chennai marks 79th independence day with flag hoisting, awards, and infrastructure updates
CHENNAI: Marking the 79th Independence Day, the Greater Chennai Corporation, Southern Railways, and the citys ports held flag-hoisting ceremonies on Friday. GCC Mayor R Priya hoisted the national flag at Ripon Building, and awarded certificates, medals to 171 corporation employees for their exemplary contribution. Letters of Appreciation were given to three companies for the highest property tax payments and to three property owners for timely payments. Southern Railway General Manager RN Singh hoisted the flag at Railway Stadium, Perambur, alongside senior officials, and took salute at an RPF parade featuring women platoons. He said the zonal railway had recorded originating earnings of Rs 12,659 crore, up 4.5% from last year, with the railway registering over 5% growth this fiscal year, up to July. By March 2026, all 593 stations will have CCTV surveillance, and work is under way to increase the train speed to 130 kmph on Jolarpettai-Coimbatore section. GCC Mayor R Priya hoisting Tricolour | Ashwin prasath ICF GM U Subba Rao announced plans to produce nine Vande Bharat sleeper coaches, 21 Amrit Bharat rakes this year, with 25 next year, and a Gati Shakti Freight EMU for e-commerce and FMCG logistics this fiscal year. Shailendra Singh, divisional railway manager, Chennai, also hoisted the flag. Chennai Port Authority chairperson Sunil Paliwal, after the flag-hoisting ceremony, said key upgrades are under way, including a Rs 7.02 crore Seafarers Club, Rs 22.04 crore cruise terminal upgrade, and modernisation of Port Hospital. Chennai and Kamarajar Ports (Ennore) posted a 6.7% cargo growth in 2024-25, and earmarked over Rs 18 crore for social and environmental initiatives. RPF personnel taking out a parade at ICF ground in Perambur on the occasion of the 79th Independence day on Friday | Ashwin prasath
Nearly 5 lakh board buses from Chennai ahead of I-Day; 18 omnibuses fined
CHENNAI: More than five lakh people travelled from Chennai to various parts of Tamil Nadu on government buses between Wednesday and Friday, ahead of the weekend and extended holidays. According to officials from the state transport department, between Wednesday and 3 am on Friday, 3.13 lakh commuters travelled from Chennai on 5,780 buses, including 1,596 special services. On Friday alone, around 1.6 lakh people travelled from KCBT, Madhavaram, and CMBT, said an official. To meet the surge in demand for destinations such as Tiruvannamalai, Tindivanam, Cuddalore, and other northern districts, the Villupuram division of TNSTC hired private buses. These buses, operated from KCBT, were deployed to handle high-traffic routes. Based on reservation patterns, private operators were kept on standby and ran services at government fares, the official added. Major routes, including GST Road, Chennai Bypass, ECR, and OMR, saw heavy congestion from Thursday, with vehicle queues stretching up to two kilometres on GST Road during peak hours in both directions. Meanwhile, omni buses ferried around 1.3 lakh commuters on Thursday and Friday. With demand soaring, ticket prices on several routes including Chennai - Madurai, Chennai - Coimbatore and others touched Rs 4,000. Following passenger complaints, Meenambakkam RTO officials inspected omni buses at Kilambakkam, imposing fines totalling Rs 1.26 lakh on 18 vehicles for violations such as expired insurance, unauthorised luggage transport, lack of pollution certificates, and permit breaches. Excess fares collected from passengers were retrieved from the operators and refunded on the spot.
Gram sabha meetings held in Coimbatore, Tirupur districts
Ganga Hospital in Coimbatore hosts state-level para table tennis championship
Coimbatore contract sanitary workers threaten to intensify protest
Patriotism on display as tricolour soars in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts on Independence Day
Landlord hacked to death by tenants near Coimbatore
The murdered man has been identified as M Muthukumar, 35, of Peumal Koil Thottam near Avalappampatty in Negamam.
Coimbatore-based social activist gets CMs award
Coimbatore girl creates tricolour map of India with 228 Rubik's cubes
Empty rakes block 3 platforms, 50 passengers forced to jump off local train, run to catch VB
CHENNAI: Around 50 passengers jumped off a suburban train that had been halted for 30 minutes between Basin Bridge and Chennai Central suburban terminus on Thursday and ran along the railway tracks to catch the Coimbatore-bound Vande Bharat Express. They said they faced severe hardship as suburban services were delayed by 30-40 minutes in the stretch between Basin Bridge and Chennai Central. The disruption was caused due to three platforms at Chennai suburban station being used for stable empty rakes. These rakes, meant for the Chennai-Gudur section, had been left idle after services were cancelled due to maintenance work at Kavaraipettai and Ponneri. This arrangement had severely affected train operations on the Chennai-Arakkonam section. A Chennai-bound local from Arakkonam reached Basin Bridge at 1.45pm but was halted just before Chennai Central at 1.50pm, awaiting a green signal. Already running 15 minutes late, the train remained stationary until 2.20pm. Around 2.05pm, about 50 passengers got off from the train and began running towards the terminal to catch the Vande Bharat, scheduled to depart at 2.15pm. They had boarded the local between Avadi and Perambur with plans to connect to Tiruppur and Coimbatore. A 45-year-old passenger from Avadi said, The train was already 15 minutes late when it reached Avadi. If it had arrived by 1.50pm, I could have boarded the Vande Bharat around 2.05pm. But we were stuck outside the station for 20 minutes, so I had no choice but to walk along the tracks. Another passenger, unable to carry heavy luggage on the tracks, missed the train and ended up on an unreserved coach of the Coimbatore Intercity Express. The suburban trains are no longer reliable for making timely connections, he said. Sources said only two platforms were available for receiving and despatching trains towards Avadi, Tiruvallur, and Arakkonam. With rakes parked on platforms instead of in the yard, train movements were severely disrupted. Railway officials in the Chennai division were unavailable for comment.
Youth detained under Goondas Act in Coimbatore
These areas of Coimbatore district to face power cut
These five trains to skip Coimbatore Junction on Aug 17
FICCI to organise meetings in Coimbatore, Tiruppur on opportunities in the UAE
Two college students from Coimbatore drown in canal in Erode
55 libraries in Coimbatore district get new books
Ganesh Chaturthi: Coimbatore district collector chairs review meeting, issues guidelines
The meeting, held at the district collectorate on Wednesday night, was attended by district superintendent of police K Karthikeyan, corporation commissioner M Sivaguruprabakaran, district revenue officer M Sharmila, Pollachi sub-collector R Ramakrishnasamy, revenue divisional officers and officials from the Hindu religious and charitable endowments department, highways, police and fire rescue services.
Coimbatore industries urged to tap research opportunities with the U.K.
Chinas curbs on exports of neodymium-iron-boron magnets affecting EV production in Coimbatore
Two more arrested for murder of Tirunelveli native near Coimbatore
Guidelines issued for eco-friendly Vinayaka Chathurthi celebrations in Coimbatore
Three Coimbatore residents lose Rs 1.65 crore in online trading scam
Advertisements reappear on traffic signal poles in Coimbatore
Spot admission open till August 31 at womens ITI in Coimbatore
Why Sree Pooja Promoters Is the Most Reliable Name in Coimbatore land investment and Real Estate
Absence of a national programme for mass vaccination is the cause for the present state of affairs, says Mini Vasudevan, managing trustee, Humane Animal Society
Hydroponic weed, drones seized from air passengers at Coimbatore airport
AI-based warning systems facilitated 2,500 safe elephant crossings in Coimbatore
It was in February 2024 that the artificial intelligence (AI)-based early warning systems were implemented by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department
World Elephant Day to be celebrated in Coimbatore on August 12
NGT directs Coimbatore Corporation to begin decentralising solid waste disposal
Afforestation drive held in Coimbatore
Stepped up vigil, alterations in Coimbatore police stations after death in SIs room
Street vendors urge Coimbatore Corporation to stop removing traders without allotting vending zones
Road widening near Nava India Junction in Coimbatore delayed over encroachment clearance
Consumer body demands better facilities at Coimbatore Passport Seva Kendra
Inspector placed under suspension in Coimbatore
Farmers submit demand to CM against road project in Coimbatore
