Coimbatore
Coverage of Coimbatore in the Nexus archive.
- Murder of siblings and a police encounter that rocked Coimbatore in 2010
The Supreme Court confirmed the death sentence of Manoharan in 2019 for a 2010 murder case involving siblings and a police encounter in Coimbatore. The court categorized the case as falling within the 'rarest of rare' category.
- Mortal remains of six Tamil Nadu tourists killed in Vietnam boat tragedy reach Coimbatore
The mortal remains of six Tamil Nadu tourists killed in a Vietnam boat tragedy have arrived in Coimbatore. A total of 15 Indian tourists died after a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam on July 11, with 10 of the victims from Tamil Nadu.
- COVID-19 patient from Coimbatore dies of colon cancer in Ranipet
A COVID-19 patient from Coimbatore died of colon cancer in Ranipet. The individual's death was attributed to colon cancer despite being a COVID-19 patient.
- Centre of excellence on human–wildlife conflict comes up at WII-Sacon in Coimbatore
A centre of excellence focused on human–wildlife conflict has been established at WII-Sacon in Coimbatore.
- Coimbatore farmer, recognised by UN FAO as a ‘soil hero’, urges shift to natural farming
A Coimbatore farmer recognized by UN FAO as a 'soil hero' advocates for a transition to natural farming practices.
- PMK seeks removal encroachments from elephant corridors in Coimbatore
PMK is demanding the removal of encroachments in elephant corridors located in Coimbatore. The focus is on protecting wildlife pathways from human encroachment.
- Transport Department to consult Tiruppur with private bus operators on July 7 to address complaints of ‘unilateral’ fare revision
The Transport Department will consult with private bus operators in Tiruppur on July 7 to address complaints about unilateral fare increases. Operators on routes between Erode-Coimbatore and Tiruppur-Coimbatore raised fares by ₹5-₹10 per ticket without approval.
- Coimbatore-based textile research body plans to promote green processing through ₹80-crore project
SITRA, a Coimbatore-based textile research body, plans to promote green textile processing through an ₹80-crore project in response to Western buyers' demand for sustainable practices.
- ED recovers documents in raids on firm in T.N., Kerala
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, recovering documents from premises in Coimbatore, Krishnagiri, Malappuram, and Thrissur under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
- Coimbatore’s industries call for power sector reforms
Industries in Coimbatore are advocating for reforms in the power sector to address challenges. The call for change highlights concerns related to power supply and infrastructure.
- Highways Department gets administrative makeover for faster completion of projects
The Highways Department has merged its Construction and Maintenance, Projects, NABARD and Rural Roads, and Metro wings into a unified C&M wing. The new structure divides operations into four regional divisions—Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchi, and Coimbatore—each led by a Chief Engineer to accelerate project completion.
- Tiruppur woman dies after botched YouTube-assisted childbirth at home
A woman from Tiruppur died after a botched home childbirth assisted by YouTube. K. Sasikala was taken to a private hospital in Coimbatore but succumbed to post-partum haemorrhage and related complications.
- TVK banner obscures police outpost signboard in Coimbatore, taken down after criticism
A TVK banner in Coimbatore obscured a police outpost signboard, prompting public and social media criticism. The banner was removed on Thursday following the backlash.
- Coimbatore youth with disabilities clears UPSC exam in first attempt
A youth from Coimbatore with disabilities successfully cleared the UPSC exam on their first attempt. The achievement highlights their perseverance and academic capability despite challenges.
- Coimbatore Corporation yet to submit lake-wise restoration and maintenance details sought by NGT
Coimbatore Corporation has not submitted lake-wise restoration and maintenance details requested by the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The NGT had sought this information, but the Corporation remains non-compliant.