IPS officer and mountaineer Aparna Kumar assumes role as Lucknow's first female Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime & HQ). She vows to modernize investigations with tech and forensics. Read her vision for policing.
A 20-year-old man, S Praveen Kumar, was murdered in Coimbatore's Selvapuram in an act of revenge for his alleged role in a 2024 killing. Two suspects arrested. Details inside.
Coimbatore district officials launch Pongal gift distribution for 11.22 lakh ration cardholders, including ₹3000 cash per package. The initiative, worth ₹336.68 crore, aims to support festive expenses. Read more.
Coimbatore police arrested a 56-year-old Sri Lankan national for overstaying his visa and possessing multiple Indian identity documents, including Aadhaar and PAN, obtained fraudulently. Read the full investigation details.
Dakshina Kannada police have externed a man involved in 12 criminal cases for one year. The accused, Mohammed Shafiq, has been ordered to reside in Chikkamagaluru. Read more.
Coimbatore police launch manhunt for gang behind three house burglaries in city and outskirts. Gold jewellery and valuables stolen. Special teams formed for investigation.
IPS officer Aparna Kumar, a record-setting mountaineer, becomes Lucknow's first woman Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime). She aims to bring tech-driven, transparent policing to tackle rising crime. Read more.
Despite strict border vigil, illegal lottery ticket smuggling from Kerala to Coimbatore continues. Police seized tickets worth Rs 14.87 lakh in 2025 and arrested 723 people. Read about the ongoing crackdown.
Coimbatore's Passport Office and Krishnagiri Court Complex received hoax bomb threat emails on Tuesday, prompting massive security responses. Read the full details of the incidents and ongoing investigations.
Over 250 SC families in Coimbatore's Vellalore have lived without toilets for 20 years, forcing open defecation. They urge the district administration to address this severe health and safety crisis immediately.
New Coimbatore Police Commissioner launches massive patrol rally with 100 vehicles, focusing on women's safety, road safety, and visible policing. Details inside.
Get the latest updates from Coimbatore on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the biggest news for January 5, 2026.
A truck was completely destroyed after a brake failure caused it to ram an electric pole and catch fire near Karumathampatti, Coimbatore. The driver escaped unhurt. Read the full details.
Dr N Kannan IPS officially took charge as the new Coimbatore City Police Commissioner on Saturday, bringing his extensive experience to the role. Learn more about his career and the leadership change.
Murder cases in Coimbatore's rural areas surged to 49 in 2025, a 30% rise from 2024. Police solved all cases, arresting 53. Assault cases, however, dropped by 12%. Read the full analysis.
Three Chennai police constables suspended after allegedly robbing a hotel employee of ₹15,000. The incident followed an initial robbery by a transgender group. Read the full details.
Hubballi police register two separate POCSO cases involving minor boys as accused. One case includes a video recording of the crime. Commissioner N Shashikumar provides details.
A 57-year-old man was injured after his scooter hit an unidentified animal near Madukkarai forest. Forest officials have installed cameras to monitor wildlife movement. Read the full story.
Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation inaugurates a 10-bed dialysis centre at Seethalakshmi Hospital. Services cost Rs 375 per session, free for govt health card holders. Opens after Jan 19.
Discover why Coimbatore is becoming India's next major tech hub. This article explores the high-return investment potential in the city's booming technology and real estate sectors.
Lucknow Police Commissioner issues strict directive: event organisers must deploy traffic marshals or face permit cancellation. New rules follow traffic review after massive New Year pilgrim rush.
Coimbatore sees a significant drop in serious crimes like murder and assault in 2025, though drug peddling cases rise. Police report higher conviction rates but struggle with burglaries. Read the full analysis.
Outgoing Shivamogga DC Gurudatta Hegde emphasized tourism promotion for jobs. He discussed land acquisition challenges, health issues, and handed charge to successor Prabhuling Kavalikatti.
Election officials inspected Coimbatore's Government College of Technology to set up counting centres for the upcoming assembly election. Get the latest updates on poll preparations.
Coimbatore DVAC registers a corruption case against an additional superintendent of police for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to settle a land cheating case in 2023. Read the full investigation details.
Coimbatore welcomed 2025 with high-energy parties but strict police vigilance. 195 vehicles were seized and 74 drunk driving cases registered, ensuring no major incidents. Read the full report.
A 32-year-old woman died at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital days after a C-section. While relatives allege negligence, hospital denies claims citing a rare, complex case. Read the full details.
Gujarat Police deploy drones, 1000s of personnel for New Year's Eve. Strict action promised against drunk driving, drugs, harassment. Celebrate responsibly or face lock-up.
15 police personnel in Agra were felicitated for courage and professionalism in investigations, cybercrime & traffic management. Police Commissioner highlighted cybercrime challenges.
A BJP functionary, S Santhana Krishnan, was arrested in Coimbatore for posting a video using abusive language against Tamil Nadu police. He was later released on bail. Read the full details.