The Latest Breaking News from Coimbatore

Story time with Janaki Sabesh

Janaki Sabesh, actor, author and Carnatic singer, brings four decades of passion for story-telling to Coimbatore

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Forest officials in Coimbatore to trace origin of sandalwood smuggled from Kerala to Tamil Nadu

Forest Dept. in efforts to trace origin of 1 tonne sandalwood seized in Coimbatore. TN & Kerala Forest Depts. investigating. Driver tasked to deliver consignment to Chengalpattu. Officials tracing person who tasked driver to smuggle sandalwood. Seized logs to be shifted to Sathyamangalam depot.

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

BJP orchestrating riots in Manipur to mobilise support of majority ahead of Lok Sabha polls: T.N. CPI (M) leader

The ruling BJP at the Centre is orchestrating riots in Manipur, Haryana and Rajasthan in a bid to mobilise the support of the majority community, ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, claimed K. Balakrishnan, State secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Coimbatore on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

Animals at Coimbatore Zoo set to relocate following its closure

One last stroll through Coimbatore zoo before its animals are relocated

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

House of waste

Building from waste is not toxic, says Bill Sullivan. Together with architects Vinu Daniel and Aravind Manoharan, he talks about designing homes with recyclable materials

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Focus is now on AIADMK’s willingness to accommodate more allies

AIADMK-BJP alliance needs to rope in AMMK & MNM to win 16 LS seats in TN; AMMK can help in Virudhunagar & Tirunelveli, MNM in Coimbatore & South Chennai.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Government facilitation centre for EV sector to be launched in Coimbatore

TN Govt to launch GFC for EV sector in Coimbatore. 50% of vehicles made in TN sold. 4 companies investing in Chennai & beyond. GFCs for Vehicle Testing, Battery Cells & Telematics. Govt emphasising skilling & upskilling of employees. EV Summit organised by CII.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Police seize exotic birds used by Great Bombay Circus in Coimbatore, over lack of permit

Police seize two yellow-crested cockatoos from Great Bombay Circus in Coimbatore for not having AWBI permit. Complaint lodged by PFCI founder Arun Prasanna G. for alleged cruelty to birds and dogs. Circus company had not maintained PARC for two cockatoos. Macaw's right wing shorter, unable to fly. All dogs assessed…

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Madras High Court transfers Coimbatore fake foreign currency case to CBI’s Interpol Wing

Madras HC transfers fake foreign currency case to CBI Interpol Wing after Coimbatore police fail to confirm genuineness of notes for 2 yrs. Judge criticizes inefficiency of State police & orders CBI to complete probe in 3 months as suspect enjoys State hospitality in special camp.

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

NIA searches residence of former PFI functionary in Coimbatore

NIA searches ex-PFI functionary's residence in Coimbatore as part of investigation into 2019 murder. Sleuths take certain materials into custody, direct Abbas to appear at NIA office.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023