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Members of Perur Lake Forum document bird population at an urban wetland for six years

A six-year study by the Perur Lake Forum team turns the spotlight on rapid decline of water birds in urban wetlands

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Coimbatore’s Board Games Hub is a place for fun, frolic, and food

The founder of Board Games Hub in Coimbatore, Prakash Nagalingam, wants to build a community for board games enthusiasts

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Networking charges for rooftop solar energy panels discourage investments, say industries

Industries in Coimbatore say networking charges for rooftop solar energy discourage investments. Tangedco collects Rs. 1/unit from HT consumers, while MSMEs recently got a 50% reduction. 6,000 MW of solar energy installed in TN, with 1,000 MW added yearly. MSMEs want nil charges for rooftop solar, but HT consumers have…

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Ragging in Coimbatore college: two senior students, friend arrested

Three arrested for ragging a college student in Coimbatore. Police arrest two fourth year engineering students and a tea stall employee for harassing and assaulting a second year student, accusing him of “not respecting seniors”.

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CBI court in Coimbatore dismisses discharge petition of Pramod Kumar IPS, directs him to appear for framing of charges

CBI court dismisses IPS officer's discharge petition in extortion case linked to Paazee forex scam; directs all five accused to appear for framing of charges on Nov 28.

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When cheetah, nilgai, hyena shared forests of erstwhile Coimbatore

The Manual of the Coimbatore District by F.A. Nicholson published in 1887 throws light on the diverse fauna of the then Coimbatore district in the Presidency of Madras, which was spread across 7,842 square miles comprising 10 taluks, namely Bhavani, Coimbatore, Dharapuram, Erode, Karur, Kollegal, Palladam, Pollachi, Sathyamangalam, Udumalpet. The…

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Coimbatore-based badminton coach arrested for asking girl student to send her nude images

Police arrest badminton coach in Coimbatore for asking girl student to send nude image. Arun Brun (28) allegedly tried to misbehave with other girls and asked them to send photos. He was associated with badminton academy and had been training students of private school for 6 months. Police registered case…

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Forest Department rescues juvenile elephant from water storage tank near Coimbatore

Forest Dept. rescued juvenile male elephant from water tank in Coimbatore. Night patrol team rushed to spot 700m from forest boundary. Backhoe used to make ramp for elephant to walk out. Led by P. Santhiya & R. Arun Kumar. Elephant rejoined its mother nearby. #ElephantRescue #Coimbatore

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‘Low pressure likely to form over south Andaman Sea by November 26’

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal to experience light-moderate rain for 3 days. Heavy rain likely at isolated places in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari. Low pressure likely to form over south Andaman Sea, move west-northwestwards and concentrate into depression over south-east…

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Forest Department deploys additional night patrol staff to drive out wild elephants entering villages in Coimbatore

Forest Dept. increases staff for night patrols in Coimbatore to drive out crop-raiding elephants. 27 staff walk along railway tracks to prevent elephants from getting hit by trains. Drones used to locate herds camping in villages.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu: Elephants raid ration shop in Coimbatore

COIMBATORE: A female elephant and its calf, which were part of a herd of 14 wild elephants, damaged the steel rolling shutter of a ration shop at Theethipalayam near Perur in Coimbatore district in the early hours of Tuesday, and ate the rice. Meanwhile, the other elephants damaged crops in…

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Herd of eight elephants damages ration shop near Coimbatore

Elephants damage ration shop near Coimbatore, eat rice, dal, sugar and wheat. Forest Dept. and villagers chase them away. Residents fear for lives and property due to frequent elephant entry. Forest Dept. urged to provide fodder and water in forests to prevent entry into villages.

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Choosing bats over fireworks: Coimbatore’s Kittampalayam village leads the way this Deepavali too

Kittampalayam, Coimbatore: For 15+ yrs, villagers have chosen not to set off fireworks to protect 3,700 bats living in banyan & tamarind trees. Residents have resolved to not burst any crackers, & kids are taught not to disturb or feed the bats. Wildlife such as cranes, parrots & peacocks have…

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Man trampled to death by wild elephant near Coimbatore

73-yr-old man trampled to death by wild elephant in Coimbatore. A. Karuppan stepped out of his house to attend nature's call when he encountered the elephant. Neighbour alerted ambulance services, but Karuppan was found dead on arrival. Forest Department staff chased the elephant away & Alandurai police shifted body to…

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7 students arrested & suspended from Coimbatore college for ragging. Minister K. Ponmudy boycotts TNOU convocation. Nilgiris residents protest illegal construction of zipline & destruction of wetland.

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7 arrested in Coimbatore for ragging student

7 students of PSG College of Tech, Coimbatore arrested for ragging 2nd year student, tonsuring his head. Police registered case under IPC & TN Prohibition of Ragging Act. Detailed investigation to be conducted as 2nd year student also among accused.

The Hindu

Coimbatore cybercrime police arrest Kerala bike racer for circulating ex-girlfriend’s morphed images

Cybercrime police in Coimbatore arrested a national-level bike racer, Aldrin Babu (24), for circulating morphed images of his former girlfriend. He was charged under IT Act & TN Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act. Police seized devices used & court denied bail plea.

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Anti-poaching watcher among eight arrested for attempting to sell tusk in Coimbatore

Eight arrested for attempting to sell elephant tusk in Coimbatore. Forest Dept. seizes original tusk and fake tusk made of wood.

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Express trains to have two additional general coaches to clear rush in north Kerala

Southern Railway adds two extra coaches to six express/special trains in Kerala to ease rush of office-goers and students. Changes made in Mangaluru-Kozhikode, Kannur-Charvattur, Charvattur-Mangaluru, Mangaluru-Coimbatore and Coimbatore-Mangaluru Express. Pantry car of Parasuram Express replaced by general coach.

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New arrivals to enthral visitors at Amirthi Park in Vellore

Amirthi Zoological Park in Vellore has welcomed new arrivals of two mugger crocodiles, three star tortoises and four rat snakes from Coimbatore's defunct VOC Park Zoo. Forest officials led by DFO S. Kalanidhi inspected the species and ensured special care was taken in their transportation. The 25-hectare zoo, founded in…

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Spinning mills in Tamil Nadu to go on strike from November 7

Open-end spinning mills in TN to shut Nov 7-30; master weavers in Tiruppur & Coimbatore to strike Nov 5. Mills produce ₹60 cr/day, but incur losses due to high cotton prices & power costs.

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Birds, reptiles of Coimbatore’s landmark VOC Park Zoo shifted to Vandalur, Vellore

Birds and reptiles from Coimbatore’s landmark leisure spot VOC Park Zoo were shifted to zoos at Vandalur and Vellore on Friday. The move comes after the Central Zoo Authority cancelled the recognition of the zoo and rejected an appeal sent by the Coimbatore Municipal Corporation in January 2022. It was…

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

IT searches at 16 premises linked to TN Minister E.V. Velu & arrest of 14th man in Coimbatore car blast case. TN Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin visited TNCC HQ to seek support for NEET exemption for TN. ED & IT wings of BJP working overtime in last few months.

The Hindu

Coimbatore car blast | National Investigation Agency arrests 14th accused person

.Wilson Thomas: NIA arrests 14th person in Coimbatore car blast case, inspired by IS ideology. Thaha Naseer (27) met mastermind Jamesha Mubeen (29) days before attack. Naseer also a friend of another accused, Mohammed Thoufiq. NIA chargesheeted 6 accused in April 2023, 5 more in June. Accused operated IS module…

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Over 15,000 submit applications for inclusion in electoral rolls in T.N. in seven days

ECI received 15,887 Form 6 applications from 38 districts in TN, incl. highest from Tiruvallur (990), Coimbatore (965) & Chennai (960). 19,036 Form 8 & 1,914 Form 7 applications also received. ECI pleased with response & organising special camps Nov 4-5 for citizens to check electoral rolls.

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