MLA disconnects power at engineers' homes over rostering
Frustrated by 3-hour morning power cuts, Congress MLA Virendra Jati disconnected supply at electricity officials' residences in Roorkee. Read about the dramatic protest and the FIR filed.
Frustrated by 3-hour morning power cuts, Congress MLA Virendra Jati disconnected supply at electricity officials' residences in Roorkee. Read about the dramatic protest and the FIR filed.
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.
Coimbatore's crucial 2.4km Singanallur flyover project sees its DPR revised for the sixth time, with cost escalating to Rs 170.82 crore. Bidding expected in two months, completion targeted in two years. Read more.
Saravanampatti police arrest second accused in the murder of a woman who pledged fake gold ornaments. Get the full details of the Coimbatore crime case here.
Massive weekend crowds at Coimbatore's new Semmozhi Poonga forced police to use the Gandhipuram flyover for parking, causing major traffic disruptions. Over 24,000 visitors flocked to the park on Sunday.
The 13th Walkaroo Coimbatore Marathon saw massive participation, with funds raised for the Coimbatore Cancer Foundation. Read about the event's success and community impact.
Parts of south-west Bengaluru face a power cut on Sunday, December 22, from 10 am to 5 pm for KPTCL maintenance. Check affected areas and BESCOM's advisory here.
As Punjab debates the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the core question is whether new contracts will safeguard subsidies and rural supply as firmly as they ensure private returns. Read the full analysis.
A massive power outage by PG&E left 130,000 customers without electricity in San Francisco. Get the latest details on the cause and restoration efforts.
A man and woman were arrested in Coimbatore for purchasing 29kg of ganja chocolates online. Police say they planned a Goa trip. Read the full details of the NDPS case.
A Coimbatore widow was allegedly conned by a married man she met online. He promised marriage, took ₹10 lakh & gold, then vanished. Police complaint filed. Read the shocking details.
Despite spending Rs 415 crore on relaying 5,215 roads, Coimbatore's key stretches like Vilankurichi-Thaneerpandal and Nallampalayam-Sanganoor are in shambles, causing accidents and dust pollution. Residents demand urgent action.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin will virtually inaugurate the new Neelambur police station in Coimbatore district on December 22. This 34th station for rural police aims to improve law and order in rapidly growing areas.
Residents of Karumbukadai in Coimbatore urge authorities to clear over 200 encroachments on Saramedu Road, reducing its width from 60 to 20 feet and causing severe traffic issues. Read their plea.
Coimbatore's commercial real estate is booming with Rs 1,500 crore investment, creating 5,000+ jobs. Discover the new hubs and key drivers transforming the city's economy.
Tata Power is negotiating to buy stakes from Oman, Kuwait funds & ICICI Ventures in Resurgent Power, aiming for 100% ownership. Deal could solidify its position in India's power sector. Read more.
Six guest workers, including a minor, from Bihar arrested for murdering a 23-year-old co-worker in Coimbatore. Details on the drunken brawl and police action inside.
Coimbatore civic body removes illegal workshops and structures from 28 cents of OSR land in Periyar Nagar, reclaiming property worth Rs 11 crore. Officials faced resistance during the anti-encroachment drive.
Coimbatore's new Semmozhi Poonga saw over 52,000 visitors in 4 days, leading to severe traffic jams. Officials plan measures to manage crowds and parking. Read more.
Coimbatore district collectorate received its 16th bomb threat email in recent months. Police and bomb squads conducted a search, found nothing suspicious. Read the full details.
Coimbatore police detain three accused in the gang-rape of a college girl under the stringent Goondas Act. The accused, also suspects in a herder's murder, are now in judicial custody. Read the full details of the case and police action.
Kinathukadavu MLA S Dhamodharan demands halt to stray dog kennel construction at Coimbatore's Vellalore dumpyard, citing pollution and NGT orders. Read the full story.
Scheduled power outages will impact Whitefield and Soladevanahalli areas of Bengaluru this Saturday and Sunday. Check the full list of affected localities and timings here.
Russia's Rosatom has delivered a fresh batch of nuclear fuel to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, ensuring uninterrupted power generation. Read more about this crucial energy partnership.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces the operational start of the state's largest 660 MW supercritical thermal power unit in Sagardighi from December 10, boosting power for 16.7 lakh families and creating 26,000 jobs. Read more.
Coimbatore's NH-181 flyover, inaugurated by PM Modi, gets a ₹7.4 crore correction for a dangerous blind spot after consumer complaint. Land acquisition complete, work in 2 months.
Noida's electricity demand is rising by 120 MW yearly, fueled by new residential connections and industrial expansion. The discom is upgrading infrastructure to meet the challenge. Read more.
Coimbatore Corporation requests 200 vehicles and 3000 more sanitation staff to replace pushcarts and tackle severe manpower shortage. Can the city clean up its act? Read more.
Hindustan Power inks a Power Supply Agreement with APDCL for 130 MW, boosting Assam's energy security and supporting industrial growth. Read the full details.