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Man held on charge of misbehaviour with co-passenger

Perumbavoor police arrested Mohammed Azarudhin, 29, of Coimbatore for allegedly misbehaving with a woman co-passenger on a KSRTC bus. He was making voyeuristic gestures when the bus reached Vallam near Perumbavoor.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Uniform price of Aavin dairy products sought for Nilgiris residents

Coonoor Consumer Protection Association appeals to Aavin to sell milk and dairy products at same prices across Tamil Nadu. Prices of dairy products in Nilgiris are higher than other districts due to transportation costs. Half litre of curd costs ₹35 in Coimbatore but ₹43 in Nilgiris. S. Manogaran urges govt.…

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

The matrix of popularity in Tamil Nadu’s engineering courses

This year, 65.08% of the 1,44,630 engineering seats in Tamil Nadu were filled through DoTE's single window counselling. CSE remains the most preferred course, followed by ECE, AI and DS. Poor admissions point to lack of quality, infrastructure and faculty.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

21 Tamils return from war-hit Israel, recall tales of horror

21 TN students from war-hit Israel evacuated to Chennai & Coimbatore as part of ‘Operation Ajay’. Health Minister, MP & Collector welcomed returnees at airports. Venkatadri Babu & Vimal Krishnasamy Manivannan Chitra shared their experience of fear & shock. They had to prepare a Google doc to leave the country.…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Chinnappa Devar: Coimbatore’s dream merchant, who turned out nearly 60 films

Film producer and director ‘Sandow’ M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar forged a lifelong friendship with M.G. Ramachandran. They made films in Chennai and shot to fame. After MGR started playing significant roles, he recommended Devar for the films he worked, like Madurai Veeran where the sword fight sequences between the two became…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

‘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 &…

The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023