Coimbatore youth killed in revenge for 2024 murder
A 20-year-old man, S Praveen Kumar, was murdered in Coimbatore's Selvapuram in an act of revenge for his alleged role in a 2024 killing. Two suspects arrested. Details inside.
A 20-year-old man, S Praveen Kumar, was murdered in Coimbatore's Selvapuram in an act of revenge for his alleged role in a 2024 killing. Two suspects arrested. Details inside.
Coimbatore district officials launch Pongal gift distribution for 11.22 lakh ration cardholders, including ₹3000 cash per package. The initiative, worth ₹336.68 crore, aims to support festive expenses. Read more.
Kolkata Police uncovers a major human trafficking ring using forged Indian passports for Bangladeshis. New verification protocols cause a backlog of over 20,000 applications. Details inside.
Coimbatore police arrested a 56-year-old Sri Lankan national for overstaying his visa and possessing multiple Indian identity documents, including Aadhaar and PAN, obtained fraudulently. Read the full investigation details.
Goa Crime Branch arrests a 41-year-old Philippine national for obtaining an Indian passport using forged documents. A local accomplice also held. Details on the charges under Foreigners Act and Passport Act.
Coimbatore police launch manhunt for gang behind three house burglaries in city and outskirts. Gold jewellery and valuables stolen. Special teams formed for investigation.
The Cabinet approves a Rs 1,800 crore project to set up a new high-security paper line in MP, boosting annual capacity to 12,000 tonnes for currency, passports & stamps. Read more.
Getting an Indian passport is now streamlined. Our 2025 guide covers online application, fees, police verification, and expert tips for fast delivery. Apply with ease!
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.
Ahmedabad's Regional Passport Office processed 7.6 lakh applications in 2025, approving 7.4 lakh. Discover the impact of new e-passports, pendency drives, and outreach programs.
Madurai's Regional Passport Office processed a record 2,97,689 applications in 2025, issuing over 1.77 lakh e-passports. Mobile van services and campus camps boosted accessibility. Read more.
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.
Bengaluru police conducted thorough searches at Koramangala and Lalbagh Road Passport Seva Kendras after a bomb threat email. Authorities have confirmed the threat was a hoax. Read for full details and official response.
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.
India's top 8 cities see a 25% surge in net office leasing, reaching a historic 61.4 million sq ft in 2025. Bengaluru leads demand. Discover the key drivers and sectoral trends shaping the commercial real estate boom.
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.
Kartik Aaryan & Ananya Panday's Christmas release 'Tu Meri Main Tera' struggles at box office, earns Rs 31.3 crore. Read the full day-wise collection report and analysis.
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.
Kolkata's Regional Passport Office schedules six special adalats in January to fast-track long-pending passport applications. Book your slot now to avoid delays.
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.
Supreme Court rules passport authorities cannot deny renewal to an accused if courts allow it. Landmark judgment upholds right to life and liberty under Article 21. Details inside.
Immigration officials at Chandigarh airport thwarted an attempt by an Afghan national to fly to Abu Dhabi using a forged Indian passport. Police are probing a larger network.