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Coimbatore police organise marathon to promote drug-free society

August 9, 2026 admin

Minister for Prohibition and Excise K. Vignesh speaking at the Coimbatore District Police Marathon-2026 in Coimbatore on Saturday. Over 10,000 people took part in the Coimbatore District Police Marathon-2026 organised to spread awareness on the need for a drug-free Coimbatore. The marathon was held on Saturday (August 8) on the Madukkarai–Madhampatty Bypass along the Western…

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First phase of Census 2027 to begin in Coimbatore on July 17

July 13, 2026 admin

Tenure of TDB Chief Vigilance and Security Officer extended until January 2027, State informs Kerala High Court

The first phase of Census 2027, comprising the Housing Census and House Listing Operations (HLO), will commence in Coimbatore district on July 17, according to District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar. As part of the exercise, residents can complete self-enumeration through the official Census portal from July 17 to July 31. The facility is available on…

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Coimbatore SIDCO manufacturers seek relief on power tariff, infrastructure

July 11, 2026 admin

Coimbatore SIDCO Industrial Estate Manufacturers’ Welfare Association (COSIEMA) has urged the Tamil Nadu government to address long-pending issues affecting industries, including high fixed electricity charges, inadequate infrastructure, delays in subsidy disbursal and procedural hurdles. Among its key demands, the association sought a reduction in the fixed electricity charges levied by the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution…

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PMK seeks removal encroachments from elephant corridors in Coimbatore

July 6, 2026 admin

PMK members submitted a petition to the Coimbatore Collector on Monday, seeking the removal of encroachments from elephant corridors. | Photo Credit: SIVA SARAVANAN S. The Coimbatore unit of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has urged the district administration to remove resorts and other encroachments from elephant corridors to reduce human-elephant conflict. In a petition…

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CODISSIA asks govt. to classify dry agricultural land for industrial use

July 4, 2026 admin

The Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA) has urged the State government to classify dry agricultural land as industrial land for better development of both agriculture and industry. In a memorandum to Minister for Industries S. Keerthana, CODISSIA president V. Rangaswamy said parcels of industrial land were reclassified as agricultural and residential land in the…

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Bus services sought for students from Pothiyampalayam and neighbouring villages in Coimbatore district

June 26, 2026 admin

The Palli Kalvi Paadhukaappu Iyakkam has urged the Coimbatore District Collector to introduce bus services for students from Pothiyampalayam and neighbouring villages in Narayanapuram panchayat of Annur block, citing inadequate public transport and its impact on education. In a petition, the organisation said around 200 school and college students from Pothiyampalayam, Ayothidasar Kudiyiruppu and nearby…

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Wet grinder manufacturers in Coimbatore move to other businesses

September 26, 2023 admin

Wet grinder manufacturing at a unit in Coimbatore. File | Photo Credit: M. Periasamy Festival season, when sale of kitchen equipment peak, does not offer hope for wet grinder manufacturers in Coimbatore. Manufacturers of the grinders, a product that has Geographical Indication tag, are moving to other businesses as demand has slumped. R. Soundarakumar, president…

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