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‘Project Nilgiri Tahr’ launched in Tamil Nadu

TN CM M.K. Stalin launches 'Project Nilgiri Tahr' to conserve TN's State Animal. Outlay of ₹25 crore to develop understanding, re-introduce Tahr, increase awareness, develop eco-tourism, bi-annual surveys, tranquilisation, collaring, monitoring, diagnosis, treatment, field gear, training & Shola grassland restoration. Project office set up in Coimbatore. TN's rich biodiversity &…

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T.N. BJP leader Annamalai opposes release of Coimbatore bomb blast case convicts

TN BJP Pres Annamalai hopes "good sense" prevails & CM Stalin stops measures to release Coimbatore bomb blasts convicts. BJP core committee meets & discusses strengthening party ahead of 2024 elections & failures of DMK govt since 2021. ED attaches properties of DMK MP Raja as proof of corruption.

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Reluctance among hospitals to entertain a non-relative as organ donor is “plainly illegal,” says Madras High Court

Madras HC: Hospitals in TN must not refuse organ transplants between non-relatives; State govt must ensure legal education on the subject to physicians & hospitals; Coimbatore South Tahsildar must conduct inquiry into residential status of donor & recipient & submit report to Committee.

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Teacher, administrative officer of private school in Coimbatore held for molesting students

Police arrest PE teacher, admin officer of Coimbatore school for molesting girl students. Duo accused of touching students with wrong intentions, giving punishments to those who resisted. Police registered case under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Court remanded them in judicial custody, sent to Coimbatore Central Prison.

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Vintage cars, iconic bikes to be on display at Gedee Car Museum in Coimbatore on Friday

Vintage cars & iconic bikes to be displayed at Gedee Car Museum in Coimbatore. Grand Heritage Car Drive 2023 convoy from Chennai to Ooty. 10 cars from Karnataka join convoy. Public exhibition in Ooty on Oct 7-8. Flag off by DGP (retired) K. Vijay Kumar. Return to Chennai & Bengaluru…

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17 STPs on the banks of River Noyyal in Coimbatore mooted

Coimbatore to join River-Cities Alliance to revive Noyyal. DG of National Mission for Clean Ganga G. Asok Kumar visited to discuss action plan. 17 STPs proposed to filter 170 MLD of waste water. Encroachments to be removed, public awareness & participation needed. Project Namami Gange to treat 7,000 MLD of…

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Despite door-to-door waste collection, residents in Coimbatore’s Ward 46 dump waste into Sanganoor canal

Sanganoor canal in Coimbatore's Ward 46 has been reduced to a stream of sewage. Residents try to stop people from throwing waste into the canal, but fences need to be installed. A bin-free system and door-to-door waste collection is in place, but leaking taps and open drains are still an…

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Inaugural of elephant interpretation centre in Coimbatore district delayed due to funding issues, lack of facilities for visitors

Failed inauguration of elephant interpretation centre in Coimbatore due to lack of facilities and funding issues. Nature enthusiasts and forest officials concerned about chosen location due to frequent elephant movement. Money spent for project under scrutiny. Centre includes installations, paintings, specimens to educate visitors about elephants. Park outside centre has…

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Defence incubation centre in Coimbatore signs agreement with SIDBI

CODISSIA Defence Innovation and Atal Incubation Centre (CDIIC) has signed an agreement with Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to get funding for startups incubated at its Coimbatore facility. SIDBI has allocated ₹2 crores and will invest up to 10% of company's value for startups recommended by CDIIC. Union…

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AIADMK MLAs meet Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Coimbatore

.Three MLAs from AIADMK met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Coimbatore on Oct 3, 2023. They shared dais with her at Credit Outreach Programme & submitted a memorandum on coconut farmers' issues. No political discussion took place. MLAs invited as per protocol.

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman kickstarts Coimbatore visit with cleanliness drive

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in a cleanliness drive in Coimbatore, organised by Canara Bank and IOB, under the Swachh Bharat campaign. She interacted with bank staff and sanitation workers, and presented cheques of ₹10 lakh and ₹5 lakh to the Coimbatore Corporation. She concluded the day by speaking to…

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Study says maximum shortfall of 1,200-1,600 MW in peak demand likely in Jan-Jun ’24

Tamil Nadu to face 114 MU shortfall in power availability, 1,200-1,600 MW peak demand shortfall in Jan-Jun 2024: SRLDC study. TN to see highest energy consumption in South; peak demand of 19,387 MW, daily consumption of 423.785 MU on April 20. Over-loading in Chennai, Tiruchi, Hosur, Arasur, Karaikudi, Coimbatore, Madurai…

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Cleaning drive held across Coimbatore as part of ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’

Govt depts & orgs in Coimbatore took part in 'Swachhta Hi Seva' drive. Air Force Station, CTC, GST Commissionerate, Income Tax Dept & SVPI School of Textile & Mgmt planted saplings & conducted cleaning drives. AOC stressed on positive impact of such activities & felicitated participants.

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Draft Master Plan for Coimbatore submitted to government

Coimbatore district admin submits draft Master Plan to TN govt. Public comments sought after govt approval. Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry VP urges govt to publish draft & get feedback. Consumer Cause Sec. calls for implementation of Master Plan & CUD Authority for district dev. No progress seen despite…

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Nithya and Vithya: Remember the names, even if you can't tell who's who

HANGZHOU: Twin sisters Nithya and Vithya Ramraj, whose father once plied an auto-rickshaw in the lanes of Coimbatore to support his family, are getting noticed for their performances on the track. The lookalike siblings - Nithya is a minute older - have now created history by becoming the first twins…

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M.S. Swaminathan, eminent agricultural scientist, passes away

M.S. Swaminathan, the legendary agricultural scientist and key architect of India's 'Green Revolution', passed away at 98. Read more on The Hindu

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Madras High Court directs Coimbatore Collector to evict IOCL from Government land

Madras HC orders eviction of IOCL from govt land in Coimbatore, directs to recover rental arrears. Lease expired in 1970, yet IOCL continued to occupy the property. HC notes IOCL is a commercial entity making huge profits, and orders it to pay lease rent to TN govt.

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Coimbatore’s Kurichi tank turns home to long distance migrant bird Greater sand-plover

Migrant bird, Greater sand-plover, spotted in Coimbatore's Kurichi tank. Birders from Coimbatore Nature Society (CNS) identified the species among a group of Lesser sand-plovers. CNS president Selvaraj P.R. said it's likely the first record of the species in Coimbatore. Water levels in tanks have decreased, offering shores & shallow water…

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NIA questions two accused in custody

NIA questions 2 of 13 accused in Coimbatore car blast case. Idris & Azarudeen, 12th & 13th accused, granted 8-day custody. NIA took them to various locations for questioning & evidence collection. Idris was friend of alleged mastermind Mubeen, Azarudeen met Mubeen in Kerala prison.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Govt. Arts College Udhagamandalam Principal caught on video allegedly accepting ₹4,000 bribe from student for hostel admission. Madras HC displeased with Southern Railway for not installing CCTV cameras in TN railway stations since 2016. IT Dept. searches premises of electronic component manufacturer Flex in Chennai. NIA questioning two of 13…

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Wet grinder manufacturers in Coimbatore move to other businesses

Wet grinder manufacturers in Coimbatore face bleak future due to lack of demand. Sales have dropped from 1 lakh to 50,000 grinders a month. GST, COVID-19, change in food habits and life style have all contributed to the decline. Manufacturers find it difficult to make new models due to high…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami calls for meeting of HQ functionaries, MPs, MLAs after AIADMK-BJP friction. PM Modi flags off TN's 2nd Vande Bharat Express train. PMK's Dr. S. Ramadoss urges TN govt to extend Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam to all women. TN CM M.K. Stalin inspects Coimbatore roads, inaugurates 2…

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Asian Games visa row | Discriminatory approach is against Olympic Charter, says Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

The northeastern State is an integral part of India and would continue to remain so, Anurag Thakur said in Coimbatore, adding that he had cancelled his visit to China while standing with the players.

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People handover 130 parakeets that were kept as pets to Forest Department in Coimbatore Forest Division

In Coimbatore, 130 parakeets were surrendered to the Forest Department in response to their appeal. The birds will be taken care of until they are rehabilitated and released. The Department is also conducting awareness campaigns to encourage people to surrender illegal weapons.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

SC seeks TN govt, Udhayanidhi's response on petition seeking probe into his remarks on Sanatana Dharma; TN Min expresses regret; Kamal Haasan keen to contest from Coimbatore LS seat; Sri Lankan boat seized; AG rejects application to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against DMK leader; HC wants to know if TN…

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