Bhopal and Indore held their first weekly 'Jal Sunvai' water hearings, with hundreds reporting contamination, foul smells, and supply issues. Officials promise quick fixes for some complaints.
Get the latest from Coimbatore on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for January 12, 2026. Stay informed with the biggest local stories.
Mumbai BMC elections are on Jan 15, 2026. Learn how to check your name in the voter list online via SEC website, NVSP, or Voter Helpline App. Over 1 crore voters expected.
Candidates in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls ditch heavy meals for salads & smoothies to survive gruelling 15-hour campaign days. Discover their new energy food secrets.
Coimbatore police arrested eight drug peddlers and seized 5kg of ganja in coordinated Sunday raids. The accused, booked under NDPS Act, are now in judicial custody. Read the full story.
Residents of Sengadu, Coimbatore, staged a protest demanding regular drinking water. The road blockade caused major traffic disruptions. Read more about their demands and the police response.
BJP national working president Nitin Nabin demands DMK's removal in Tamil Nadu, accusing it of corruption and disrespecting Sanatana Dharma. Read key details from the Coimbatore conclave.
Coimbatore Corporation aims to complete major stormwater drain and 24/7 water pipeline works at Lanka Corner by Sunday night, easing traffic and waterlogging issues. Read details.
Three youths from Podanur arrested for breaking into Madukkarai court & stealing phones while searching for seized ganja. Details on the case & their criminal history inside.
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
Bombay High Court directs Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation to inspect and act on an alleged illegal structure linked to a former Shiv Sena corporator. The court order came after a petition by a political rival. Read the full details.
Ahead of key civic elections, the BJP takes strict disciplinary action, expelling 27 functionaries in Jalgaon and suspending 28 in Solapur for anti-party activities. Get the full details here.
Get the latest from Coimbatore! Key updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for January 9, 2026. Stay informed.
A Lucknow Municipal Corporation delegation visited Ahmedabad to study its solid waste-to-energy project. The team aims to establish a similar facility in Lucknow by 2026 to boost sustainability.
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.
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.
Coimbatore police launch manhunt for gang behind three house burglaries in city and outskirts. Gold jewellery and valuables stolen. Special teams formed for investigation.
59 out of 2,869 municipal corporation posts in Maharashtra to be elected unopposed on Jan 15. State Election Commission clarifies polls cannot be held with NOTA as sole option, sparking debate.
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.
Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation launches a 50-day nutritious snack programme for 3,660 Class X & XII students to boost concentration and performance in board exams. Learn about the protein-rich menus.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for breaking into a Coimbatore corporation ward office and stealing biometric devices, an EV charger, and other equipment. Read the full details of the theft and police investigation.
New Coimbatore Police Commissioner launches massive patrol rally with 100 vehicles, focusing on women's safety, road safety, and visible policing. Details inside.
BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule defends unopposed municipal elections, calling them a sign of development-oriented consensus. He counters opposition criticism, citing examples from gram panchayats.
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.
After scrutiny, 15,931 candidates will contest for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on January 15. Key battles in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.