Tag: Tiruppur

Farmers arrested in Tiruppur for preventing work on IDPL project of BPCL

August 29, 2026 admin

Farmers were arrested by the police when they prevented the work on IDPL (Irugur to Devanagonthi Pipeline) project at Poosaripalayam in Kandiankovil panchayat, on Saturday (August 29, 2026), demanding higher compensation. Twenty four farmers – 12 men and 12 women – were arrested and detained in a community hall along the Palladam-Dharapuram Road, where they…

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Tamil Nadu Budget: Western districts to gain from textile, tourism, and energy initiatives

August 5, 2026 admin

The western districts of Tamil Nadu, from Coimbatore to Krishnagiri, are expected to benefit from the State Budget 2026-27 announcements on textiles, electricity, and tourism. Presenting the maiden Budget of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government, the State’s Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson said infrastructure facilities in Tiruppur, a garment-exporting hub, will be upgraded in…

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Two Bangladesh nationals get two-year prison term under Foreigners Act

July 16, 2026 admin

Two Bangladesh citizens, identified as M.D. Sohan and M.D. Nadeen Hossain, were sentenced to two years in jail under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act for staying without proper documents in Palladam police station limits in Tiruppur. Second Additional District and Sessions Judge R. Kanagaraj also imposed on them a fine of ₹10,000 each. Published…

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Union government sets $21 billion textile export target for Tamil Nadu by 2030

June 28, 2026 admin

Union government sets billion textile export target for Tamil Nadu by 2030

Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh (right) interacted with garment exporters in Tiruppur on Sunday. | Photo Credit: SIVA SARAVANAN S. The Union government has set a target of $21 billion worth textile and apparel exports from Tamil Nadu by 2030, said T.N. Venkatesh, Principal Secretary, Department of Handlooms, Textiles, Khadi, and Handicrafts, Tamil Nadu, in…

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