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Why Red Chilli Is Offered to This Goddess? Truth Inside

What if justice didn’t come from courts but from a temple? A place where people don’t just pray they demand justice. Welcome to the mysterious world of Masani Amman, a goddess known not just for blessings but for punishment. And the most shocking part? Devotees offer ground red chillies. Why…

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Lok Sabha polls | Voters from tribal settlements of Valparai trudge long distances through forest to get to polling station

Valparai Assembly segment in Pollachi known for picturesque vistas, but tribal voters face hurdles in exercising franchise.

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Lok Sabha polls | Candidates assure solutions for farmers’ demands in Pollachi Lok Sabha constituency

Candidates in Pollachi constituency promise to address long-pending demands of coconut and coir farmers in upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

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The ninth edition of Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival showcased special balloons shaped like elephant and frogs

The ninth edition of Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival showcased special balloons shaped like twin frogs and a duck but the show stealer was Elli, the elephant-shaped balloon from the UK

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Elephant calf rescued from canal, reunited with mother, by T.N. Forest team in Pollachi

Forest Department staff in Coimbatore rescue elephant calf from canal, reunite with mother in risky operation, praised by officials.

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Pollachi sexual assault case | Nine accused produced before court as CBI submits more material objects

All the nine accused arraigned in the Pollachi sexual assault case of 2019 were produced before the Mahila Court in Coimbatore on Friday in the wake of additional material objects submitted by the Central Investigation Bureau (CBI) last month..

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CB-CID police seek to inspect Jayalalithaa's bungalow in Kodanad dacoity-murder case; accused in Pollachi case produced in court.

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Police head constable in Coimbatore arrested for chain snatching

A police constable in Coimbatore arrested for snatching gold chains from three women, recovered stolen items from his residence.

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Forest Department prevents visitors from taking over 2 tonnes of single-use plastic materials to Anamalai Tiger Reserve in a year

Proactive steps taken by the Forest Department have prevented visitors from possibly dumping more than two tonnes of single-use plastic materials in places falling under the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) and popular tourism destination Valparai in the past one year.

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Makhna translocated from Pollachi village to Valparai in Anamalai Tiger Reserve found dead

Forest Dept. suspects makhna died from fatal fall in Nagamalai area. Post-mortem scheduled for Monday. Translocated 3 times after causing crop damage in villages near forests. Radio-collar used to monitor movement, but signals not always emitted.

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AIADMK’s sudden affection for minorities due to fear of losing in LS election, says CM Stalin

DMK Chief Minister M.K. Stalin accused AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami of making false claims on developmental schemes, and questioned his sudden affection for minorities. He listed the welfare schemes implemented by his government, such as Illam Thedi Kalvi, Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam, free electricity connections for two lakh farmers, and…

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Forest Department bars Pollachi farm house from exhibiting exotic species

The Forest Department has barred a farm house near Pollachi from exhibiting exotic birds, snakes and animals. The action was initiated against P.N. Farm House, which is located near Ambarampalayam river, around 7 km away from Pollachi.

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Translocated makhna explores Chinna Kallar forests, roams 85 km in three weeks

A makhna that was translocated from Saralapathi near Pollachi is exploring its new terrain in Chinna Kallar near Valparai. The Forest Department is monitoring its movement using a radio-collar. The animal is healthy and exhibiting typical elephant behaviour. It has not mingled with any herd yet.

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Translocated wild elephant monitored using radio collar, drone in Chinna Kallar

Forest Dept. monitoring makhna's movement via radio collar & drone; released drone footage of it grazing in Chinna Kallar. Radio collar will provide signals for 2 yrs. Makhna captured after frequenting agricultural fields near Pollachi since April. Translocated from Dharmapuri, then ATR, then Valparai. Vets removed abscess & administered meds…

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Crop-raiding elephant translocated from Pollachi village in Coimbatore district in third operation in less than seven months

Tamil Nadu Forest Department captures a makhna that has been raiding agricultural crops in villages near Pollachi. This is the third translocation of the wild elephant in less than seven months.

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Three PFI workers arrested for damaging vehicles of BJP, Hindu Munnani functionaries in Pollachi

The accused damaged windscreens, door windows of vehicles and attempted to set one of them ablaze after pouring fuel on it

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Molotov cocktail attacks in Tamil Nadu | DGP instructs police to strengthen security at sensitive locations

He warned that perpetrators of violence would be detained under the National Security Act

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HC restrains media from publishing or telecasting Pollachi sexual abuse case trial proceedings

Following CBI’s complaint against Nakheeran Publications, judge laments that media had belied the court’s expectations

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Elected representatives ask Centre to develop Podanur, Pollachi Junction stations

Lok Sabha Pollachi MP K. Shanmuga Sundaram met the Chairman of the Railway Board V. K. Tripathi on the poor maintenance of Pollachi Junction after gauge conversion and to develop Podanur Junction.

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Stolen infant found, Koduvayur couple held

The infant had been stolen from the General Hospital at Pollachi

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Police rescue infant stolen from Pollachi GH; two arrested

The accused were tracked in Palakkad

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Pollachi’s women step up with Samarth

How sustainable sari brand Ethicus and Samarth, a government programme, are helping Pollachi’s women learn new skills and reclaim their identity

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There can be no inference of theft if use of energy is fully recorded: TNERC

A Pollachi-based entrepreneur had filed a petition against Tangedco’s action against his unit

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How Kovai Trans Kitchen, a restaurant run entirely by transgender people, drives change

The restaurant in Pollachi hopes to integrate those from the community into mainstream society

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Pollachi MP seeks MEA’s intervention to repatriate students stuck in Ukraine-Poland border

There was a miscommunication by the Indian officials in Poland, claims Shanmugasundaram

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