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TVS-50 trail, stolen iPhone tip-off and 36-hour manhunt: Police arrest Coimbatore rape accused after shootout
November 05, 2025 4:41 am
The men, identified as Guna, Karuppasamy and Karthik alias Kaleeswaran, were taken to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital.
Coimbatore college student raped near airport after being dragged from vehicle; boyfriend beaten and left unconscious
November 03, 2025 1:56 pm
A senior officer said low lighting and the absence of surveillance cameras in the area have made the probe more complex
Coimbatore’s Nehru College of Management holds national level cultural meet for UG students
December 20, 2024 9:26 am
In addition to student competitions, Genesis 2024 featured electrifying live performances by guest artists. A skit from the movie Byri by its director and cast enthralled the audience, offering an inspiring look at professional artistry.
Leopard leaps over 10 ft wall to hunt hen; spreads panic among Coimbatore residents
May 31, 2024 4:20 pm
In the CCTV footage, the leopard quietly moved closer before taking a leap.
BJP's prize fighter, K Annamalai enters the Tamil Nadu poll ring with a punch
April 14, 2024 3:46 am
The TN BJP chief draws crowds in the urban, semi-urban seat of constituency, says his message of “aspiration” cutting across groups is set to overthrow “conventional Dravidian politics”
PM Modi holds roadshow in Coimbatore
March 18, 2024 7:58 pm
All along the about 2.5 km route, from Saibaba Colony to RS Puram in downtown Coimbatore, Modi's vehicle slowly made its way while people followed him on the service lanes.
Madras HC grants permission to PM Modi's Coimbatore roadshow on March 18
March 15, 2024 8:46 pm
Police had denied permission to the roadshow, citing security reasons and the ongoing public exam.
Coimbatore's 'Spiderman' jewel thief had a modest demand: 'Stole only for Rs 1 lakh; didn't need more'
December 15, 2023 1:36 am
Police said Vijay went to great lengths to evade the police because “someone had misinformed him that the jail term for a jewellery theft is 15-20 years”. If convicted, the officers said, the maximum prison term he faces is six years.
Coimbatore Jos Alukkas heist: Main accused disguised as Sabarimala pilgrim held in Chennai
December 11, 2023 8:27 pm
Police receive a tip-off that after the robbery, Vijay (24) went to Andhra Pradesh’s Srikalahasti town in the guise of an Ayyappa devotee.
Jos Alukkas robbery: Coimbatore police recover 3 kg gold, hunt on for prime accused
November 30, 2023 10:52 pm
The police said the accused Vijay had planned the entire crime along with his wife Narmadha.
COIMBATORE PHOTOS
At least 19 killed as Ernakulam-bound KSRTC bus collides with truck in Coimbatore
February 21, 2020 9:09 am
The mangled remains of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus gave a picture of the severe hit it took, after the container lorry entered the wrong lane and rammed into it.
COIMBATORE VIDEOS
Students in Coimbatore display self-made drones
February 28, 2016 2:17 pm
Coimbatore, Feb 28 (ANI): The students from standard third to eight participated in an International Robotics Festival organised by robotic academy IroboChakra in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore city. They were trained into making simple robots and drones after which they created their own functional robots and displayed the same before the people. The participants made drones, Robo Arms, Power saw, Truck robo, Humanoid among others. The students also explained their creations. The winners of the competition will compete at the international level in May 2016 in the United States. robotic academy.
Wild Elephant damages compound wall in Coimbatore
February 24, 2016 12:35 pm
Coimbatore, Feb 24 (ANI): A 10-year-old wild elephant on Wednesday entered a residential area in Kovaipudur, Coimbatore, and damaged farm field and the compound wall.In the wake of early summer, wild elephants move in residential areas in search of water and feed. Several complaints have been registered in the forest department by locals.
AAI to make airport facilities as commercially viable
January 23, 2016 12:50 pm
New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): The Airports Authority of India will enhance its marketing strategy to make airports more operationally and commercially viable. At the Airport Marketing Conference held recently in New Delhi, the officials and experts chalked out a strategy to make commercial use of airport infrastructure in the country. Formed in April 1995, the Airports Authority of India manages 125 destinations, including 77 domestic and 21 international airports in the country. The Authority is also looking at focusing on the cargo segment to boost its revenues. It has been undertaking the International Cargo handling operations at international airports including Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Amritsar and Guwahati. Similarly, the Authority has identified 24 domestic airports across five regions, including three civil enclaves to develop such integrated facilities. They include Port Blair, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Raipur, Ahmedabad and others. The Airports Authority of India, which has developed infrastructure at many of its airports, is looking forward to make its commercial use.
48-day elephant rejuvenation camp begins in Coimbatore
January 08, 2016 6:26 am
Coimbatore, Jan 08 (ANI): A 48-day temple elephant rejuvenation camp began in Tamil Nadu in which thirty-two temple elephants from across the state have been brought to the rejuvenation camp in Coimbatore city. Taking care of the elephant is important. Feeding them daily with medicines and food is necessary to keep them healthy and strong. This is the first time I am working with the camp. The elephants would be given special food, medicines, tonic, and would be offered different forms of exercises and health check-ups. The work by the organizing committee is very beneficial for the elephants as they are being treated well and trained veterinary doctors are available to look after them. Feeding them and other facilities are beneficial to the elephants. There are veterinary doctors who will be checking on the health of the elephants on a regular basis. Apart from Coimbatore, the Tamil Nadu districts, including Tirupur, the Nilgiris, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri, account for a substantial elephant population.
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