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October 22, 2026 3:15 PM

Indian National Car Racing Championship season opener in Coimbatore this weekend

The 29th season of the CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship gets underway with qualifying on Friday, followed by 17 races across six categories at the Kari Motor Speedway here this weekend. The season opener will feature competition in LGB Formula 4, JK Tyre Novice Cup, Super Saloon, Indian Junior Touring Cars (IJTC), Indian Touring Cars (ITC), Indian Super Touring Cars (ISTC), JK Tyre Levitas Cup and the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup. The LGB Formula 4 category, a step...

July 23, 2026 9:52 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan inaugurates GKNM College of Nursing, calls for stronger healthcare workforce to achieve Viksit Bharat

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday called for strengthening India's healthcare workforce through skilled, compassionate and service-oriented professionals, saying quality healthcare and education are essential pillars for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Speaking after inaugurating the GKNM Group College of Nursing in Coimbatore, the Vice-President said the country's journey towards becoming a developed nation would require sustained efforts to improve healthcare deli...

May 20, 2026 10:44 AM

Downpour eases Tamil Nadu heatwave; five districts brace for heavy showers

Rainfall across Chennai, several districts of Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry brought much-needed relief to residents after days of intense summer heat, with people welcoming the sudden change in weather conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has meanwhile forecast heavy rainfall in five districts -- Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Theni, Erode, and Dindigul -- over the next two days. After residents in Chennai experienced sweltering heat during the day, weather conditions changed dramatically...

April 17, 2026 10:16 PM

PM Modi expresses grief over mishap in Coimbatore

At least eight people were killed and several others injured after a tempo traveller carrying tourists from Kerala plunged off a hairpin bend in Valparai region in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore district on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragedy and extended condolences to the bereaved families. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Distressed to hear about the mishap in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. I extend my heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the m...

February 10, 2026 5:39 PM

PM Modi highlights aspirations of young minds during Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared glimpses from his interaction with students from Coimbatore, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Assam during the second episode of the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026. The Prime Minister held an informal interaction with students, referred to as Exam Warriors, as part of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026. Welcoming students to the special edition of the programme, Modi noted that this time Pariksha Pe Charcha was organised across different parts of t...

February 9, 2026 11:11 AM

PM Modi shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting limitless potential of students and spirit of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the limitless potential of students, saying they are endowed with extraordinary talent and possess the ability to turn their dreams into reality. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Our students, endowed with extraordinary talent, possess the full capacity to turn their dreams into reality. The very purpose of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ is to guide them on how they can meaningfully utilise their talent and skills. Knowledge, reasoning, science, memory, an...

February 9, 2026 3:01 PM

Pariksha Pe Charcha: PM Modi shares startup mantra, advises students not to separate art and studies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with students from Coimbatore, Raipur, Devmogra and Guwahati in the second episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, urging them to embrace discipline, self-belief and curiosity while preparing not only for examinations but for life itself. Continuing the ninth edition of the flagship programme, the Prime Minister held informal discussions with “Exam Warriors” across different regions of the country, covering a wide range of topics including stud...

November 19, 2025 9:13 AM

PM Modi to visit Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu today to participate in a series of events, including the centenary celebrations of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba and the inauguration of the South India Natural Farming Summit in Coimbatore. The Prime Minister will begin his day in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, where he will visit the holy shrine and Mahasamadhi of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba at around 10 am. He will then attend the centenary celebrations of the spiritual leade...

October 28, 2025 10:48 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan pays floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Tiruppur Kumaran in Tamil Nadu

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan received a rousing welcome in Coimbatore and Tiruppur on Tuesday during his first visit to Tamil Nadu after assuming office, following his recent return from an official visit to Seychelles. Upon his arrival at the Coimbatore International Airport, the Vice President was greeted with warmth and enthusiasm by local residents, officials, and representatives from various organizations. Later, he was accorded a grand felicitation by the Coimbatore Citizen Forum at...

August 11, 2025 2:39 PM

World Elephant Day 2025 to be celebrated in Coimbatore on August 12

The national celebration of World Elephant Day 2025 will be held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on August 12. The event is being organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in association with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. The event will be inaugurated by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and will bring together foresters, policymakers, wildlife experts, and civil society representatives to discuss elephant conservation and ways to address human-el...