Coimbatore: News
TNSTC bus overturns near Valparai, 32 passengers injured
A Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) bus overturned at the 33rd hairpin bend near Valparai, over 100km from Coimbatore, on Sunday morning.
Tamil Nadu menstruating student forced to take exam outside classroom
A private school in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district has come under fire after a Class 8 student was forced to appear for her Science exam outside the classroom when she was on her period.
13 Tamil Nadu students suspended for assaulting senior suspecting thievery
Thirteen students of different streams of a private engineering college in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore have been suspended after they allegedly assaulted a senior student over accusations of theft.
This Coimbatore-based AI start-up is rewarding employees with ₹14cr bonus
Kovai.co, a Coimbatore-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, has recently shared a whopping ₹14 crore bonus with its 140 employees.
Year-ender 2024: Seven cities' housing sales to hit 3.05L units
Housing sales across seven major Indian cities, including Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, are likely to touch 3.05 lakh units by the end of 2024.
'Amaran' slightly dips; collects ₹194.4cr in 20 days
The multilingual film Amaran, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, has maintained its strong performance at the box office.
'Kanguva' advance booking: Suriya's film has collected ₹2.31cr
The much-awaited film Kanguva, directed by Siva and starring Suriya, Disha Patani, Bobby Deol, and Yogi Babu is off to a great start at the box office.
'Amaran' is unstoppable; earns ₹159cr in 12 days
Tamil film Amaran, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, crossed the ₹150 crore mark at the Indian box office in its first 11 days of release.
'Amaran' is on fire; surpasses ₹150cr in 11 days
The Tamil film Amaran, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, has reportedly crossed the ₹150 crore mark at the box office in just 11 days.
Dulquer Salmaan's 'Lucky Baskhar' remains steady; earns ₹38.95cr after Day-7
Tollywood film Lucky Baskhar, directed by Venky Atluri and starring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead, has reportedly raked in an impressive ₹38.95 crore in its first week at the box office.
'Lucky Baskhar' remains steady; rakes in ₹36.1cr in 6 days
The Tollywood film Lucky Baskhar, directed by Venky Atluri and starring Dulquer Salmaan, Meenakshii Chaudhary, and Ramki in key roles, has made an impressive ₹36.1cr net collection across India in its first six days of release.
'Amaran' is unstoppable; rakes in ₹62.3cr in 3 days
The multi-lingual film Amaran, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, has taken a solid start at the box office. In its opening three days, the movie has raked in an estimated ₹62.3cr net across India.
Women not confined illegally at Sadhguru's Ashram, SC was told
The Tamil Nadu Police have found no evidence of illegal confinement at the Isha Foundation's ashram in Coimbatore, a report submitted to the Supreme Court stated.
SC stays TN police action against Sadhguru's Isha Foundation
The Supreme Court has put a hold on the Madras High Court's directive for a report from the Tamil Nadu Police regarding all criminal cases filed against Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev's Isha Foundation.
Why 150-member police team visited Sadhguru's Isha Foundation in Coimbatore
A 150-member police team, including one assistant deputy superintendent rank officer and three DSPs, visited Sadhguru's Isha Foundation at Thondamuthur on Wednesday.
4 Indians dead: 5-vehicle crash in US leaves SUV charred
Four Indian nationals, including a woman, were killed in a horrific multi-vehicle crash in Texas, United States.
Indian cricketers visit pediatric cancer ward in Coimbatore: Here's why
Indian cricketers Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and Dhawal Kulkarni paid a heartfelt visit to the free pediatric oncology ward at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital in Coimbatore.
Man removes pants, tries to molest Coimbatore house surgeon; arrested
A man has been arrested for allegly attempting to molest a woman house surgeon at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH).
Budget 2024: MK Stalin lists out Tamil Nadu's wish list
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has shared his state's expectations for the upcoming Union Budget (2024-25), set to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23.
Malayalam film producer Johny Thomas detained in cheating case
Johny Sagariga, a well-known Malayalam film producer also known as Johny Thomas, was taken into custody by the Coimbatore Police on Wednesday.
'The Silent Prayer' will premiere at the Red Lorry Festival
The Silent Prayer, a cinematic depiction of the 1984 Coimbatore riots, is scheduled for its first screening on Friday (April 5) at the inaugural Red Lorry Film Festival, organized by BookMyShow.
Tamil Nadu: 2 schools receive hoax bomb threats, probe underway
At least two schools in Tamil Nadu received bomb threats via email on Monday, sparking fear among students, staff, and parents.
Tata inaugurates vehicle software innovation center in Coimbatore: Here's why
Tata Technologies, a product engineering and digital services company, has launched a vehicle software innovation center in Tamil Nadu.
TN: Kamal Haasan gifts car to 'sacked' woman bus driver
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Monday gifted a car to Sharmila, the first woman bus driver in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore, days after she was forced to resign over a controversy surrounding issuing a travel ticket to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi.
Tamil Nadu: Man throws acid on wife inside court premises
A 40-year-old man allegedly threw acid on his wife inside district court premises in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday, reported The Hindu.
Crackdown on ISIS: Multiple raids linked to Mangaluru, Coimbatore blasts
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday raided the residences and other properties of several people linked to the terrorist organization ISIS in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
Kerala 'common link' in Mangaluru and Coimbatore terror blasts
The last week's autorickshaw blast in Mangaluru and the Coimbatore car explosion on October 23 reportedly share a common link, India Today reported, quoting police sources.
NIA registers case in 'IS-linked' Coimbatore car blast, 6 held
India's primary counter-terrorist task force, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday registered a case in the Coimbatore car blast in Tamil Nadu which occurred on Sunday.
Ooty: Your guide to traveling to this beautiful hill station
Popularly known as the "Queen of Hill Stations," Ooty is a stunning resort town located in Tamil Nadu that is sure to give you some respite from the summer heat.
5 popular tourist destinations in Coimbatore
Located in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore is the perfect place to spend a fun and memorable vacation with your family.
Officer alleging rape did not undergo two-finger test: IAF chief
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari today said that no "two-finger test" was conducted on a woman officer who had accused a male colleague of rape, thus countering her allegation.
IAF officer says was subjected to 'two-finger test' after rape
A 28-year-old woman Indian Air Force (IAF) officer, who accused her colleague of rape this month, has alleged that the force subjected her to an illegal "two-finger test" to confirm the sexual assault.
COVID-19 relief: Generous Coimbatore cop donates a month's salary
As the second wave of COVID-19 wreaks havoc across the nation, many citizens are now coming forward to help those suffering.
Malayalam filmmaker Naranipuzha Shanavas passes away
Malayalam director-screenwriter Naranipuzha Shanavas, who was recently admitted to the hospital after suffering a heart attack, passed away on Wednesday.
Malayalam film director Naranipuzha Shanavas declared brain dead
Malayalam film director Naranipuzha Shanavas was on Wednesday declared brain dead at the KG Hospital in Coimbatore.
Kannada TV actor Mebiena Micheal passes away at 22
Kannada television actor and reality show winner Mebiena Micheal passed away in a ghastly road accident on Tuesday evening. She was 22.
TN: Panic buying grips 5 cities ahead of complete lockdown
After the Tamil Nadu government ordered a total lockdown in five cities from Sunday, social distancing went for a toss as thousands rushed to markets to stock up on essentials.
Coronavirus: Complete lockdown in Chennai, Coimbatore, 3 other TN cities
The Tamil Nadu government on Friday placed five cities under complete lockdown in light of the coronavirus outbreak. The cities include Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, and Tiruppur.
Do you know who presented independent India's first Union Budget?
In a couple of days from now (February 1 to be exact), Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget.
Six men gang-rape Coimbatore teen, on her birthday
A 17-year-old girl was gang-raped by six men while she was out celebrating her birthday in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday.
Coimbatore: Woman hit by truck while avoiding AIADMK flagpole
A 30-year-old woman met with a road accident on Monday as an AIADMK flagpole allegedly fell on a highway in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
4 Kerala Express passengers die of extreme heat in Jhansi
In a tragic incident, four passengers died on the Kerala Express allegedly due to extreme heat. One other passenger has been hospitalized and is in critical condition.
Woman pushed out of moving SUV, allegedly by her in-laws
In a shocking incident, a woman from Tamil Nadu was thrown out of a moving car, allegedly by her in-laws. The incident, which was captured on CCTV footage, took place in Coimbatore last month.
India's second defense innovation center to come up in Maharashtra
Nashik in Maharashtra will be the site of the country's second defense innovation hub after Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, Union Minister of State for Defense Subhash Bhamre said in a defense industry stakeholders meeting in the city yesterday.
TN: College student climbs atop train, touches live wire, dies
A college student died of electrocution today after he climbed atop a train in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and touched the electric wire above it, police said.
Brain-dead teen's liver transported from Tirunelveli to Coimbatore in 4hrs
The liver of a brain-dead teenage boy was transplanted to a needy patient in Coimbatore on Thursday, after the police created a green corridor for a distance of 350 km from Tirunelveli, enabling the organ to be transported within four hours.
Veteran Tamil comedian, Vellai Subbaiah passes away at 78
Veteran Tamil film comedian, Vellai Subbaiah died after a brief illness at Mettupalayam near Coimbatore, family sources said on Thursday.
Coimbatore: Four-members of farmer's family commit suicide due to financial-burden
Four members of a farmer's family allegedly committed suicide at their home in Coimbatore's Tirupur district due to their financial burden.
TN: Disaster management drill goes wrong, student falls to death
In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old BBA student in Coimbatore died when she was pushed from the second floor during a disaster preparedness drill yesterday.
Madras-HC angry at govt over solar fences in reserve forest
Madras HC reprimanded PWD and Forest department for allowing encroachers to put up solar-fences in the reserved forest and water-spread area in Tamil Nadu's Erode and Coimbatore districts and directed the forest department to take immediate steps to remove them.
Tamil Nadu: Fake currency notes printing unit busted; one arrested
A counterfeit currency note printing unit was unearthed in Coimbatore and 6,000 fake notes with a face value of Rs. 1 crore were seized; one person was arrested in this connection.
With unique wooden bicycle, Coimbatore man teaches health and business!
He wanted a new frame for his bicycle; he ended up making one... out of wood!
Coimbatore police probing 'kill PM Modi' telephonic conversation audio
The Coimbatore Police on Tuesday said it was examining a recorded telephonic conversation in which a 1998 serial blast convict is purportedly heard telling a contractor that he is planning to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Tamil Nadu: Petrol bomb hurled at BJP district chief's house
Miscreants hurled a petrol bomb at the residence of a BJP functionary in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu early on Wednesday but no one was injured, police said.
Petrol bombs hurled at BJP leader's house in Coimbatore
Unnamed miscreants attacked BJP leader CR Nandakumar's house in Coimbatore (TN) early this morning, who poured fuel on his car and then hurled projectiles.
Miscreants hurl petrol bombs at BJP office in Coimbatore
Miscreants hurled petrol bombs at the BJP office in Coimbatore early Wednesday morning around 4 am but no one was injured, police said.
TiE Coimbatore to organize 'FundingCarnival' for start-ups on March 31
TiE Coimbatore is conducting a 'FundingCarnival' (Mudaleetu Thiruvizha) on March 31 with an idea of bringing start-ups and young ventures, among others, on a common platform with investors.
No entry for unmarried couples in this Coimbatore park
Tired of couples frolicking in its botanical park, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in Coimbatore now allows only families and married visitors.
Coimbatore farmers take to WhatsApp to solve man-animal conflict
Man-animal conflict in India is a significant one where animal encroachments on agricultural land leave massive amounts of crop damage in its wake.