Vanishing shade: Coimbatores sparse tree cover falls prey to illegal felling
Environmentalists lay bare the glaring gaps in government protection for trees in public places; there is no clarity on the guidelines, Acts, Rules, or G.O.s that govern cutting of such trees, so much so that felling of a lush tree at a reserve site in the citys Ward 20 went unpunished, they allege
New academic year begins with special welcome for students in Coimbatore
Rajasthan native held for missing youths murder in Coimbatore
Industry heads from Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts meet Chief Minister Vijay
Land acquisition to improve Vilankurichi Road S bend in Coimbatore gets approval
Project requires 39.73 cents of land and entails the removal of 22 houses located along proposed alignment; corporation allocates 50 lakh to build a traffic island, taking total project cost to 6.54 crore
Land acquisition to improve Vilankurichi Road S bend in Coimbatore gets approval
Project requires 39.73 cents of land and entails the removal of 22 houses located along proposed alignment; corporation allocates 50 lakh to build a traffic island, taking total project cost to 6.54 crore
Man held with 268 kg of gutkha near Coimbatore
1,332 RTE seats remain vacant in private schools in Coimbatore
Parents say the one-km distance rule is a major reason for the large number of vacant seats; Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra allow admissions from a wider radius of 2-3 km when seats remain vacant
Katta Ravi Teja takes charge as Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner
Perilous crossings continue as Coimbatores pelican signals stand idle
At pelican signals, people can press buttons provided on poles on both sides of the road to operate a red signal and halt the traffic
Dak Adalat in Coimbatore on June 16
Southwest monsoon sets in Coimbatore
New IBD clinic opened at hospital in Coimbatore
Grievances redress meeting held in Coimbatore
MSME awareness programme to be held in Coimbatore on June 5
Coimbatore City Police conduct surprise checks against narcotics, gutkha
Unidentified man found dead in Coimbatore district
The deceased carried identity cards of one Mafijul Mondal (37), son of Saiful Mondal from North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal. Efforts were under way to establish identity of the deceased.
No, Vijay Didn't Suspend Cops Seen Laughing Amid Coimbatore Rape-Murder Presser
No official notification regarding the suspension of the three IPS officers was found in the public domain.
Coimbatore Slashes Maternal & Infant Mortality Rates with Innovative Health Surveillance
Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation is implementing a rigorous phone-based surveillance system to track pregnant women, ensuring all antenatal visits and tests are completed. This proactive approach, coupled with extended postpartum monitoring and a 24/7 helpline, is credited with significantly reducing maternal and infant mortality rates in the district.
Products of PSG Products Expo to be held in Coimbatore from December 9
8 posh residential areas in Coimbatore for property investment
Coimbatore has established itself as a promising real estate location due to its booming industries, IT growth, and infrastructure development. High-end residential locations within Coimbatore include luxury, connectivity, and good return on investment.
Police to conduct security audit of gated communities in Coimbatore
Cable networks link 350 surveillance cameras to Coimbatore City Police control room
Russia is the only foreign country in the world that fully complies with the National Medical Commission - Indias latest norms set for medical education overseas.The All-India Russian Education Fair for the academic year 2026-2027 will take place on 9 th and 10 th May at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Chennai, 10 am to 5 pm. Featuring the direct participation of as many as seven leading higher educational institutions, all belonging to the Russian government, the fair offers as many as 10,000 MBBS seats for the Indian students. The rise in the number of seats reflects the growing demand for medical education in Russia, the only foreign country at present to fully comply with the National Medical Commission of Indias latest norms set for medical education overseas. (L-R): Mr. Ravi Chandran. C, Mr. Valerii Khodzhaev, Mr. Alexander Dodonov, Dr. Berezhanskiy Pavel Viacheslavovich Spot admissions for MBBS and other programs can be made at the fair, which is scheduled to take place also in many locations in Tamil Nadu. It will be held between 10 am and 5 pm in Madurai on May 12 at Hotel Royal Court; Trichy on May 13 at Hotel Femina; Salem on May 14 at GRT Hotel Zibe; and Coimbatore on May 15 at The Grand Regent Hotel. There is no entry fee for the fair. For details about the programs and fair, students can call: 9282 221 221. The MBBS courses in Russia are designed to provide students with a strong foundation in theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing them to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. As the courses are highly-subsidised by the government, they are also the most affordable, with the total fee, starting from as low as Rs. 3.5 lakh per annum. Indian students who have cleared National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and who have a minimum of 50% marks in the relevant core subjects/degrees (in the case of SC/ST and OBC students, the minimum marks is only 40%), can apply for MBBS courses in Russia. Tamil medium students can also apply. There are no pre-qualifying exams like CET, IELTS, etc. for admissions to universities in Russia. The education fair 2026 also features the participation of science, technology, and engineering education institutions that offer programs in emerging and cutting-edge domains such as bio-technology, artificial intelligence, and data science. The universities participating in the Education Fair include: Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd; National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Moscow; Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Kaliningrad; Kazan State Medical University, Kazan; North Caucasus Federal University, Stavropol; Moscow Aviation Institute, Moscow; and Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow. Managing Director, Study Abroad Educational Consultants, the authorised Indian representative for Russian Universities. In his address, Mr. Valerii Khodzhaev said, Russian universities have a long-standing reputation of providing high-quality medical education in the world. Students from India have been admitted to Russian universities for the last 60 years. Russia continues to be the top choice for Indian students seeking medical education abroad, as Russian universities proactively adhere to the changing norms and guidelines of Indias National Medical Commission (NMC) to ensure that their MBBS programs are well recognised in India. Every year thousands of Indian students step into Russia to get prestigious, globally recognised and affordable education. With a comprehensive curriculum, experienced faculty, and advanced facilities, Russian universities offer a robust learning environment for Indian students pursuing medical education in the country . Talking about scholarship programs, Mr. Alexander Dodonov said, As in the past, the Russian Government's annual 100% scholarship programs will award grants to more than 200 Indian students this year as well. This will enable them to pursue Bachelor's, Master's, Specialist, and Postgraduate Programs in Russia's leading universities free of cost. The cost of higher education is relatively cheaper because it is highly subsidised by the Government of the Russian Federation. Our universities also provide assistance as many have special adaptation programs and support systems for Indian students. Mr. Ravi Chandran commented that, There are more than 300,000 international students from 200 different countries enrolled in the 600-odd government universities across Russia. By and large, medicine is the most popular area of study among Indian students who choose to pursue their higher education in Russia. Currently, there are about 25,000 Indian students studying medicine in about 30 Russian universities that offer M.D, a degree equivalent to MBBS in India. All the Russian universities adhere to NMC guidelines - including the latest one issued by it in November, 2021 relating to the duration of the MBB program and internship, curriculum, medium of instruction (English), among others. The institutions have made sure that the safety of Indian students and their education are not impacted by the external geopolitical situations . Moreover eight weeks of intense training offered every year by Academy for Foreign Medical Graduates, Delhi, from second year of study to final year is a promising feature that guarantees increase in pass percentage of students , he added. For more details and spot admissions students can attend All India Russian Education Fair 2026. They can furnish valid credentials supporting their eligibility to pursue Bachelors / Post-graduate degree programs for 2026-27 academic year, scheduled to start from September, 2026.
Man held for hacking neighbour woman to death near Coimbatore
How independent candidates fared in Coimbatore district
T.R. Shanmugasundaram, who was allegedly denied a ticket by the DMK in Mettupalayam, got the highest number of votes polled by an independent candidate; his entry into fray split the DMK votes in the constituency, leading to the party losing a potentially winnable seat to the newcomer TVK
Bharathiar University in Coimbatore extends UG, PG admissions deadline to May 15
Delay in removing posters from schools after polling in Coimbatore
At each polling station, posters displaying details of candidates, their symbols and their position on the voting machine had been pasted near the entrance
Laundry shop supervisor arrested for elderly womans murder in Coimbatore apartment
AIADMK sees erosion of its voter base in Coimbatore district
Man arrested for murdering platform dweller in Coimbatore
New-age campaign helps TVK win six seats in Coimbatore district
The partys campaign strategy and the election result have stunned the rivals as its founder C. Joseph Vijay did not even conduct a road show or public meeting in Coimbatore district
AIADMK loses impregnable fortress in Coimbatore district, reduced to one seat
Celebrations galore in Coimbatore as TVK clinches victory in debut election
Coimbatore South Election Results 2026 News: Coimbatore South's election results are being released today, May 4, 2026, with a tight contest expected between DMK's V Senthil Balaji and AIADMK's Amman K Arjunan. Balaji, making a comeback after legal troubles, faces a challenging race in this key urban swing seat. Most exit polls have predicted that DMK is on its course to come back to power again in Tamil Nadu.
Road caves in due to underground drainage pipe breakage on Puttuvikki Road in Coimbatore
Over 6,800 candidates appear for NEET-UG 2026 in Coimbatore
Activists urge Coimbatore Corporation to begin canal desilting ahead of monsoon
Elderly woman found murdered in apartment in Coimbatore
Youth drowns as car skids into pond in Coimbatore
Traffic diversions announced in Coimbatore for vote counting on May 4
House sites, land support extended to workers and students in Coimbatore
Vidya Vanam school to host conference on AI in education in Coimbatore
Tender coconut price shoots up in cultivation regions as wholesale traders adopt new system
Tender coconut sellers are now buying it from Tiruchi market which receives stocks from Pollachi and Coimbatore areas with prices ranging between 80 and 100
20,265 postal ballots recorded across 10 constituencies in Coimbatore
Coimbatore school to host national conference on AI in education
VidyaVanamSr. Sec. School inAnaikattiis set to host its sixth national conference on May 29 and 30
Track maintenance works begin in Coimbatore; Podanur station to be originating point till May 5
Summer rain drenches forest areas of Coimbatore, reduce fire risks
Coimbatore airport sees 5.2% rise in passenger traffic
BIS conducts awareness programme for MSME furniture manufacturers in Coimbatore
Watch: Why Tamil Nadus urban problems remain unsolved | Focus Tamil Nadu
Urban problems in Tamil Nadu are not due to a lack of data or awarenessbut a failure in how systems are managed. Based on the Pericene Tamil Nadu report by IIT Madras, this video explains how fragmented governance, overlapping authorities, and disconnected decisions are driving water stress, flooding, and infrastructure challenges in peri-urban areas of Coimbatore and Madurai.
Organs from brain-dead man save seven in Coimbatore
VGM Hospital launches dyspepsia centre in Coimbatore
Places around GCT Coimbatore declared red zones; ban on flying drone
Electronic voting machines and VVPAT units used in the April 23 polling for the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election are kept in strong rooms on the campus
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Women turned out in large numbers to vote in Coimbatore district
Women voter turnout was relatively lower in Coimbatore North. Of the total 1,51,061 women voters in this constituency, only 76.2% (1,15,190) had polled this year. This constituency registered only 75.51 % voting
Palamalai FPO opens fourth outlet at Thondamuthur in Coimbatore
Coimbatore stares at groundwater stress in pre-monsoon period
First stage of counting personnel randomisation completed in Coimbatore
Athulya Senior Care , Indias largest assisted living provider, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SingHealth, Singapores largest public healthcare cluster, to explore collaboration across medical services, professional training, research, and knowledge exchange. Ms. J. Krishna Kavya Founder - Director, Athulya Senior Care with Ms. Vijaya Rao, Director, International Collaboration Office, SingHealth SingHealth brings together an extensive network of institutions spanning acute hospitals, specialist centres, polyclinics, and community hospitals. These include Singapore General Hospital, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Changi General Hospital, and Sengkang General Hospital, alongside national specialty centres, the National Cancer Centre Singapore, National Dental Centre Singapore, National Heart Centre Singapore, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore National Eye Centre, and National Skin Centre, as well as SingHealth Polyclinics and SingHealth Community Hospitals. The MoU partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing the quality and accessibility of senior care amid growing demand driven by ageing populations. Bringing together Athulya's expertise in senior living and continuum care with SingHealth's internationally recognised clinical and academic capabilities, the partnership aims to strengthen care delivery and build institutional capacity across both organisations. Under the MoU, both organisations will explore structured training programmes for doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals, aiming to train capable professionals annually, focused on strengthening clinical competencies and caregiving standards. The collaboration will also facilitate the exchange of scientific, academic, and technical information, including relevant materials protected by intellectual property rights in accordance with agreed protocols, while enabling the identification of opportunities for joint research and development, co-authored publications, and participation in academic and scientific forums such as seminars and conferences. In addition, the partnership will support the organisation of and participation in medical conferences, courses, workshops, exhibitions, and other forums of mutual interest, with plans to conduct joint programmes annually. It will further promote the operation of joint medical training and education programmes to raise competency levels. It will also enable the exchange of information relating to medicine, subject to confidentiality obligations, and promote ongoing engagement between the two organisations through knowledge-sharing platforms and regular interactions, including periodic bilateral meetings to review progress and expand areas of cooperation. Speaking on the collaboration, Mr. Srinivasan G, CEO & Founder, Athulya Senior Care, said, This collaboration with SingHealth represents an important milestone in our journey to enhance senior care in India. By integrating Athulyas care delivery experience with SingHealths clinical expertise, we aim to further strengthen our capabilities across medical services, training, and research. This partnership will support the adoption of global best practices while contributing to the development of a more robust and responsive senior care ecosystem . Ms. Vijaya Rao, Director, International Collaboration Office, SingHealth , said, We are pleased to collaborate with Athulya Senior Care in exploring opportunities to advance medical services, education, and research. This partnership underscores our commitment to international collaboration and knowledge exchange. Through this engagement, we look forward to supporting capability building, sharing clinical expertise, and contributing to improved care outcomes, particularly in the area of senior and community care . Adding to this, Mr. London Lucien Ooi, Group Director, International Collaboration Office, SingHealth, said, This collaboration reflects SingHealths ongoing commitment to building meaningful international partnerships that drive the exchange of knowledge, clinical expertise, and best practices. By working closely with Athulya Senior Care, we see strong potential to support capability development in senior care, while fostering shared learning and innovation across healthcare systems. The collaboration is expected to lay the foundation for sustained engagement between the two organisations, with a focus on improving care standards, advancing professional development, and enabling research-led innovation in senior care. About Athulya Senior Care Athulya Senior Care, Indias Largest Assisted Living Provider, headquartered in Chennai, India, with 1,500+ beds across 12+ locations in five cities Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Coimbatore, has proudly served over 45,000+ seniors. Athulya delivers a comprehensive senior care ecosystem encompassing Assisted Living, Mind & Memory Care, Transition Care, Rehabilitation, and Palliative Care. Designed to meet international safety & quality standards, Athulya is transforming eldercare in India by prioritizing dignity, comfort, and compassionate support. www.athulyaseniorcare.com .
Surya Kutty from Coimbatore crowned Miss Koovagam at annual Koothandavar festival in Villupuram
The beauty pageant is one of the main attractions ofthe festival celebrating transgender people, which culminates with the crowning of Miss Koovagam
New UG, PG courses remain elusive for Government Arts and Science College for Women in Coimbatore
Absence of PG programmes hinders plans of students, mostly from socially and economically disadvantaged families, to continue studies in the college without break
Notice issued to Coimbatore Collector over delay in removing caste-based locality name
Brick placement for traffic islands on trial basis raises safety concern in Coimbatore
Cauvery riverfront project at Karungalpalayam awaits government nod after Assembly poll results
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, during his visit to Pollachi in Coimbatore district on March 13, 2024, announced nine new projects for the district. One of them envisages developing the riverfront and establishing effluent treatment facilities to prevent the discharge of sewage into the river
IMD Warning : Heavy Rain Alert for Western Tamil Nadu Till May 2
Chennai, April 27 (Udaipur Kiran): The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a forecast of heavy rainfall in parts of western Tamil Nadu, including Nilgiris, Coimbatore, and Erode, starting Friday, with conditions likely to persist for at least three days. According to the weather bulletin, a low-pressure system prevailing over Tamil Nadu and adjoining regions is ... Read more IMD Warning : Heavy Rain Alert for Western Tamil Nadu Till May 2
Impact of Middle East Crisis: Coconut Exports from Pollachi Halted Due to Shipping Disruptions
Coimbatore, April 27: The ongoing tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in maritime routes have severely affected the export of raw coconuts from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. For the past two months, shipments to major international markets have nearly come to a standstill. Traders are increasingly worried about rising freight costs and significant delays in ... Read more Impact of Middle East Crisis: Coconut Exports from Pollachi Halted Due to Shipping Disruptions
Stranded elephant calf approaches herd near Coimbatore; under watch
300-crore Periyar Arivulagam in final stage of construction in Coimbatore
Plastic scrap warehouse gutted near Coimbatore
Women turned out in large numbers to vote in the Assembly elections in Coimbatore district in 2026
Women voter turnout was relatively lower in Coimbatore North. Of the total 1,51,061 women voters in this constituency, only 76.2% (1,15,190) had polled this year. This constituency registered only 75.51 % voting
Poll duty for conservancy workers leads to garbage piles in Coimbatore
With door-to-door collection disrupted, waste piles up along roadsides, near bustops and market stretches; officials say conservancy workers deployed for election work have returned to duty
Children from Coimbatore take a flight for the first time
Inter-State coordination, preventive measures to prevent wildfire in Coimbatore division
EVMs sealed, secured in strong rooms on GCT campus in Coimbatore
The strong rooms will be opened on May 4, 2026, in the presence of candidates or their representatives and observers, for counting of votes
L&T forays into industrial electronics manufacturing space
NEW DELHI, Apr 24: Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Friday announced its foray into the industrial electronics manufacturing space, with the beginning of operations at its Coimbatore campus in Tamil Nadu. The new business vertical L&T Electronic Products & Systems (LTEPS) will be headquartered in Bengaluru, while manufacturing will be carried out in Coimbatore. To begin with, two manufacturing lines have been commissioned, offering electronics manufacturing services to both domestic and overseas clients, L&T said in [] The post L&T forays into industrial electronics manufacturing space appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
First time and young voters in Coimbatore vote for change
Coimbatore registers 84.78% voter turnout
Cash and liquor worth 27.31 lakh seized in 24-hour drive in Coimbatore
Watch: Is your city growing or just spreading its problems? | Focus Tamil Nadu
Urban expansion in Tamil Nadu is reshaping cities like Coimbatore and Maduraibut not without consequences. This video explores how peri-urban areas, often outside municipal governance, are facing rising pressure on groundwater, increasing flood risks, and weak infrastructure planning.
The Hindu Group, Park Group to host Education Plus Career Counselling Fair in Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu Polls: Student-Built Robot Greets Voters In Coimbatore
Voter's great response to robot; promotes 100% turnout.
Efforts on to control forest fire near Coimbatore
