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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…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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Kamal Haasan intends to contest from Coimbatore during 2024 Parliamentary election

Kamal Haasan, MNM party president, expressed keenness to contest from Coimbatore LS seat in upcoming polls. He urged partymen to work hard to ensure victory. Referring to his 2021 defeat, he said it defied reason. He criticised Udhayanidhi Stalin's use of 'Sanathanam' term, saying it was akin to beating a…

The Hindu

Majority of Aavin consumers are not in favour of purchasing milk in glass bottles, cooperative federation tells Madras High Court

TNCMPFL survey reveals majority of Aavin milk consumers not willing to pay higher price for glass bottles. Consumers prefer polythene pouches over glass bottles due to higher cost. Survey conducted in Chennai & Coimbatore to gauge consumer interest in glass bottles. Results show consumers not willing to pay higher price…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Madras HC restrains DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin from making defamatory allegations against former CM Palaniswami. TN BJP President Annamalai refuses to apologise for remarks on late CM Annadurai. Four warders of Coimbatore Central Prison injured in clash with remand prisoners. Two youths drown in check dam during Vinayaka Chathurthi festival.…

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Cow dung slurry splashed on Periyar’s bust near Coimbatore

Police launch investigation to trace those who splashed cow dung slurry on Periyar E.V. Ramasamy bust in Coimbatore. Residents noticed defacement, alerted Negamam police. Teams formed to nab culprits. Various orgs condemn incident. Petition to SP to trace culprits submitted.

The Hindu

Female elephant in Coimbatore died of pregnancy-related complications, post-mortem reveals. Foetus was in final stage of gestation, likely died before mother. Veterinarians believe dystocia caused foetus' death, leading to mother's. 16 wild elephants have died in Coimbatore Forest Division this year.

The Hindu

Meet Coimbatore’s first woman detective

Yasmin, the first woman detective in the city, has been in the field for over a decade. She runs her own agency and has 75 freelance investigators.

The Hindu

Shore bird from Arctic region makes a stopover in urban water body in Coimbatore

Rare Red-necked phalarope spotted at Kurichi tank in Coimbatore by birders on Sunday. Group of 17 birders spotted the species, which is believed to be the record of the species in Coimbatore after a decade. The Red-necked phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus), a shore bird that breeds in the Arctic region, possibly…

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Coimbatore blast: 'Indoctrination material sourced from Hyderabad'

HYDERABAD: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) suspects that Jamesha Mubeen, who died in the car blast in Coimbatore last year, the origin of his indoctrination took place due to teaching of Turkey based Ahmedullah Baig. It was in connection with Baig's literature NIA and Counter Intelligence Cell (CI- Cell) sleuths…

The Hindu

Coimbatore car blast | NIA searches 31 locations in IS radicalisation and recruitment case

NIA probes ISIS angle in Coimbatore car blast case and searches 31 locations including DMK councillor's residence. No arrest made yet.

The Hindu

Coimbatore police arrest member of Maharashtra-based gang involved in serial chain snatchings

Police arrest member of a chain-snatching gang in Coimbatore. Hussain Ali Sheik, part of a Maharashtra-based gang, was arrested after attempting to escape on a stolen two-wheeler. He and three others followed a unique modus operandi of travelling to different places on trains and using stolen motorcycles to snatch chains.…

The Hindu

DVAC registers disproportionate assets case against former T. Nagar MLA

DVAC registers DA case against former T. Nagar MLA B. Sathiyanarayanan of AIADMK for amassing ₹2.64 crore disproportionate to known sources of income. Searches conducted at 16 locations in Chennai & Coimbatore. Inquiry revealed he abused his position to enrich himself & family.

The Hindu

DVAC registers disproportionate assets case against former AIADMK MLA Sathiyanarayanan

Former AIADMK MLA B. Sathiyanarayanan has been booked for disproportionate assets to the tune of ₹2.64 crore. Searches were conducted at 16 locations in Chennai and Coimbatore by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption. Sathiyanarayanan served as T Nagar MLA from 2016-21.

The Hindu

Vithya Ramraj is living out a dream

Identical twins Vithya & Nithya Ramraj from Coimbatore are making a mark in athletics. Vithya is a 400m hurdler & quartermiler, while Nithya is a sprint hurdler. Vithya is aiming for 54.50s in the Asian Games & is confident of breaking the 55-sec barrier. She's been training under Nehpal Singh…

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Tamil actor G. Marimuthu died of heart attack; OCF constituted board of enquiry after two men died in sewage chamber; Coimbatore man electrocuted after snapped power line fell on car; partner suffered electric shock while attempting to save him.

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