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.
Pune's charity commissioner holds Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital responsible for a woman's postnatal death, citing treatment delay over deposit. Criminal proceedings recommended against 11 trustees. Read the full investigation details.
A male tiger was found dead in a Coimbatore tea estate after sustaining severe injuries in a fight with another tiger. Forest officials monitored it with drones before confirming death. Read the full report.
Police in Kerala's Alappuzha book hospital superintendent & dialysis unit staff for negligence after two patient deaths. Case filed under BNS sections. Read the full details.
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.
A 45-year-old patient died after falling from Lokpriya Hospital in Meerut. Family alleges he was pushed by staff, while hospital claims it was suicide. Police are investigating.
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 23-year-old guest worker from Odisha died after falling from a building terrace in Coimbatore's Avarampalayam. Police investigation underway. Read the full report.
Relatives of a woman declared dead on arrival at Mumbai's Cooper Hospital vandalized the emergency ward. Police have booked the husband and others for rioting. Details inside.
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.
Karkala police file case against private hospital doctors after patient's death. Inquiry finds prima facie negligence. Read the full details and official report findings here.
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.
Tata Main Hospital in Jamshedpur launches renovated nursery, online IP payment system, and single-point admission to enhance patient care and convenience. Explore the new digital initiatives.
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.
Prashant Sreekumar, 44, died in a Canadian hospital after waiting over 8 hours with severe chest pain. His family demands answers. Read the full tragic story.
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.