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.
CBI's Shillong branch registers a bribery case against a former Canara Bank chief manager and two others for allegedly taking bribes to sanction loans worth Rs 2.78 crore in Assam. 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.
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.
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.
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.
A Delhi court convicted an MCD Junior Engineer and two others for demanding a bribe to allow house construction. The CBI caught one accused red-handed. Sentencing on January 5.
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.
Coimbatore town planning officials face allegations of closing a petition by attaching unrelated photos. The mayor promises action. Read the full details of the civic negligence.
Manojh Lella, a 22-year-old UT Dallas IT student, faces charges of terroristic threat and arson after a family call to police. Bond set at $103,500. Read the full story.
IndiGo announces new direct flight service between Coimbatore and Navi Mumbai starting December 29. Get details on flight timings and the planned Colombo route for 2026.
Coimbatore police arrest BJP youth wing secretary and eight others for allegedly assaulting event management staff with sickles and bottles. Details on the case and judicial custody.
Coimbatore district collectorate targeted by yet another hoax bomb threat email, the 21st such incident. Police conduct search, declare it a hoax. Cybercrime unit investigates.
A rare black leopard cub rescued in Coimbatore's Marudhamalai foothills has died from a suspected lung infection. Forest officials detail the rescue and failed reunion attempt. Read the full story.
A major feeder pipeline burst in Coimbatore's Saravanampatti, flooding streets with drinking water. Officials aim to repair the damaged Pillur scheme II line by Friday evening. Read for details and impact on North zone supply.
Forest field staff in Coimbatore rescued an abandoned black leopard cub near Maruthamalai. Officials aim to reunite the healthy cub with its mother in the nearby reserve forest. Read more.
Get the latest civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and political developments from Coimbatore on December 24, 2025. Stay informed with the biggest local news.
Work on the vital main feeder line for Coimbatore's 24x7 drinking water project has started at Sungam Junction. The night work aims to connect 15,000 homes and will finish by Friday. Read more.
Coimbatore police incinerated a massive 2,191 kg of seized ganja at a bio-waste facility. The drugs were confiscated in 1,317 NDPS cases across four districts. Read the full report on this significant crackdown.
Residents of Periyar Nagar in Coimbatore have petitioned the mayor over dilapidated roads, lack of stormwater drains, and dust pollution after two decades of neglect. Will the corporation find funds?
Coimbatore district collectorate received another hoax bomb threat via email, the 19th such incident in recent months. Police search found nothing suspicious. Read the full details.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin virtually inaugurated a new police station in Neelambur, Coimbatore. The 34th under rural police, it will serve 8 villages with 50 personnel to improve local law enforcement. Read more.