Hope sinks for poor along with tenements

Sewage farm Coimbatore Corporation Councillors say the incident was waiting to happen as the mistake was made at the first and very crucial step of selecting the land. “Despite protest from Opposition Councillors, the Corporation went ahead with … See all stories on this topic »

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Carlson opens Park Plaza in Coimbatore
Carlson Hotels has recently opened a new Park Plaza hotel and its 40 th operational location in India in Coimbatore, by signing a management contract with Sabari Group. The company further plans to have over 100 operating hotels in India by 2015 with …
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Good response for IGNOU courses in prisons
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has seen good response for enrolment to its courses at three prisons in the State- Madurai, Coimbatore and Tiruchi- during the admissions for July session this year. M. Shanmugham, IGNOU Regional …
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With councillor dead, ward has no voice to air grievances
COIMBATORE: The residents of Ward No 10 is literally without a voice in the corporation council when it comes to airing their grievances over the numerous problems in their area. The ward comprising Masakalipalayam, Souripalayam and nearby areas are …
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Orphanage given 15 days to submit documents in suspected child trafficking case
COIMBATORE: In the latest development in the suspected case of child trafficking from Nepal to Coimbatore, the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and district administration officials have asked the orphanage authorities to submit records pertaining to how …
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Nostalgia prompts film shoot at studio
COIMBATORE: After a gap of over four decades, the premises of Pakshi Raja Studios once again came alive with the sound of clapboards and scene calls. The unit of 'Siruvani' an upcoming Tamil movie is being shot here. The movie produced and directed by …
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Perur tank awaits conservation reserve status
COIMBATORE: Though yet another migratory season is fast approaching, the promise of a conservation reserve for wetland birds in and around the big tank at Perur here (ie Perur Periyakulam) still remains only on paper. Considered a great boon for bird …
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Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide plans more Aloft hotels in India
COIMBATORE (Tamil Nadu): Global hospitality major Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide plans to add more hotels under its brand Aloft in India, a company official said Sunday. "We will be opening one Aloft hotel in Chandigarh by the end of this year …
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Opposition to track-doubling intensifies

The continued diversion of trains on the Irugur – Podanur – Irugur section, skipping Coimbatore Junction, has resulted in a strong opposition to the move of the Southern Railway to conduct a Preliminary Engineering-cum-Traffic Survey for doubling the … See all stories on this topic »

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Karunya University December 2010 Results Available Online
By Manohar on January 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment COIMBATORE: Karunya University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has announced the examinations results 2010. …
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Coimbatore Bar forms panel to keep a check on lawyers
COIMBATORE: For the first time in Tamil Nadu, and probably in the country, the Coimbatore Bar association (CBA) has decided to take on "corrupt" lawyers in …
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Coffee prices soar on global supply worries
COIMBATORE: Retail coffee prices are now ruling at around Rs 300 per kg and are expected to surge by Rs 50 per kg this month because international markets …
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Laughing out loud

The Hindu Audience enjoying the jokes at a function organised by Humour Society in Coimbatore on Sunday as part of Coimbatore Vizha. … See all stories on this topic »

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The city through glass

The Hindu 'URBANISMS' , an exhibition at the Contemplate Art Gallery as part of the Coimbatore Vizha. Photo: K. Ananthan Urbanisms , a photo exhibition at … See all stories on this topic »

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CBI nabs couple who duped bank of Rs 8 crore
4: The CBI has arrested a couple in Coimbatore on charges of securing a huge bank loan using forged documents and not repaying in Tirupur. …
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Kids' homes flout norms in Kovai
Bringing children's homes in Coimbatore under the scanner of the social welfare department, the officers said only 54 NGOs and voluntary organisations in …
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Karunya University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has declared the result of various exams. The exams were held in December 2010. To know more about the results, … See all stories on this topic »

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Coimbatore Institute of Technology to develop affordable prostheses
COIMBATORE: Affordable, customised and indigenous prostheses will soon be available for physically challenged people, if the Coimbatore Institute of …
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Bodies of woman, two children found in well in Coimbatore
Place: Coimbatore | Agency: PTI Bodies of a woman and her two sons, aged seven and five years, were found floating in a well attached to a stone quarry at …
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A stunning solution

The deal below is from the Swiss League of the ARJ memorial tournament held some years ago at Coimbatore. Declarer found a strange play at the table to … See all stories on this topic »

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Hindu fundamentalist group protest New Year celebrations in Coimbatore
Coimbatore, Jan 1: The activists of Hindu fundamentalist group 'Bharath Sena' protested outside hotels, which have organised New Year celebration parties, …
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Jaya to hit back with Kovai stir
The rally will focus on condemning the city corporation and DMK for mismanagement leading to projects hitting a deadlock in Coimbatore. …
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Retail inflation slips to 8.33 pc in Nov
The ministry attributed the increase of 5 points each in Giridih, Coimbatore, Mariani Jorhat, Rourkela and Selam centres to rice in the prices of rice, …
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Cotton export registration to start on Friday
COIMBATORE: The Union government will open registration for cotton exports for a second time this season from Friday for one week. …
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Dedicated motocross from 2011, says Chandhok
Mumbai's Shrikant Karani, elected vice-president of the federation in place of J Prithviraj (Coimbatore), has been involved in motorsport for over three …
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CRS inspects Coimbatore – Mettupalayam section
Commissioner of Railway Safety KJS Naidu along with Divisional Railway Manager, Salem, PN Ram on Wednesday inspected the Coimbatore – Mettupalayam section. …
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1340 get spot appointment at job fair
COIMBATORE:A total number of 1340 applicants today got spot appointment at a job fair organised by Coimbatore District Small Industries Association and …
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KYC must for MF investors from Jan 1
COIMBATORE: Mutual fund (MF) investors, irrespective of the amount they invest, will have to complete the Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements for all …
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Chandhok, Karani to steer FMSCI in 2011
The following clubs were elected to the council for 2011: MMSC (Madras Motor Sports Club), CASC (Coimbatore Auto Sports Club), KMSC (Karnataka [ Images …
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Prisoner, 3 escorting cops killed in highway collision
… two Goondas Act detenus, S Liyagath Ali, 29, and M Murugan, 26, from the Coimbatore central prison to Chennai to produce them before an advisory board. …
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Staff shortage impacts JNNURM projects

COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore Corporation recently handed over to the Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board the construction of 9600 tenements meant for urban poor. … See all stories on this topic »

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FMSCI president Chandhok wants to improve motorsports infrastructure
The following clubs were elected to the council for the forthcoming year: Madras Motor Sports Club, Coimbatore Auto Sports Club, Karnataka Motor Sports Club …
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Cotton output of just 308 lakh bales in 2010-11: SICA

PTI / Coimbatore December 29, 2010, 15:57 IST The South India Cotton Association has indicated that production during the 2010-11 crop year … See all stories on this topic »

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BMW launches new dealership in Hyderabad

This is the third KUN Exclusive facility in south India, the others being in Chennai and Coimbatore. Spread over 19084 sq ft, the ultra modern 4S facility … See all stories on this topic »

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New year weekend travel
Berths are not available on trains bound for Bangalore, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Madurai and other towns. So buses seems to be the best bet as seats are …
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Coimbatore corporation seals commercial building for violations
COIMBATORE: A prime commercial complex with 20 retails outlets and an attached club house was sealed in a surprise move undertaken by the city corporation …
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Novel irrigation methods need of the hour

Vice-Chancellor of Anna University-Coimbatore, K. Karunakaran (second from right), and Member of the State Planning Commission G. Kumaravel (second from … See all stories on this topic »

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Natyadarshan 2010 Bharatotsav
Video courtesy: NDTV-Hindu The Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis organized 'Natyanjali' at the Perur Patteswarar temple on September 24, 25 and 26. …
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Deccan Chronicle launches Coimbatore edition
Deccan Chronicle has announced major expansion in Tamil Nadu with an edition printed in Coimbatore from Monday. Ravi Reddy, vice chairman, Deccan Chronicle …
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7 tourists from Bangalore die in TN accident
COIMBATORE: Fun trip culminated in a tragedy for six tourists from Bangalore. They were killed on the spot at Pothavaram near Kaveripattinam in Krishnagiri …
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Seven tourists from Bangalore die in accident
COIMBATORE: Six tourists from Bangalore were killed on the spot at Pothavaram near Kaveripattinam in Krishnagiri district during the wee hours of Monday …
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Corpn. move to discourage manual disposal of sewage
Coimbatore: Owners of flats, cinemas, wedding halls, hospitals, lodges, restaurants and schools beware. The next time you clean sewage on your premises, …
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Top juniors battle for honours
… this year with legs in Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Ootacamund, Coimbatore, Delhi, Noida, Jaipur, Mumbai and Kolkota before finally culminating in Bangalore. …
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Tension as man, daughter run over in Coimbatore
27: There was tension at Periyanaickenpalyam in Coimbatore after a 45-year-old man and his five-year-old daughter who were riding on a motor cycle were …
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Yentha Travel: Cool Coonoor To Cool Your Nerves
It was my friend from Coimbatore. I wondered why he was calling me at such an odd hour of the night. “Sorry to be disturbing you at this hour. …
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