Latest Coimbatore News & Updates

Coimbatore, April 18 (IANS) Elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been put in place across the city on Saturday in view of the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to address a public rally in Coimbatore today evening as part of the NDA’s campaign for the Assembly elections.According to official sources, the Prime Minister will arrive in Coimbatore in the evening and proceed to the rally venue, where he will address party workers and the public, seeking support fo…

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India’s gig hiring landscape evolves from a volume‑led opportunity into a capability‑led ecosystem, with demand shifting toward enterprise‑led hiring, Tier‑2 talent hubs and high‑skill remote roles, a report said on Wednesday.The report from foundit talent platform said the broader monthly hiring market moderated in March, with the overall index down 5 per cent month‑on‑month and largely stable on YoY basis up 1 per cent.White‑collar gig jobs grew fro…

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), April 15 (IANS ) With the campaign for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections nearing its final phase, high-profile visits by national leaders have intensified the political battle across the State. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal are set to play key roles, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi campaigns in the southern districts.Rekha Gupta will campaign in Coimbatore North on Wednesday in support of BJP candidate V…

Coimbatore, April 14 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician Vijay is set to intensify his election campaign in Tiruppur on Tuesday evening, canvassing support for candidates of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), across eight key Assembly constituencies.According to party sources, Vijay will campaign in Tiruppur North, Tiruppur South, Avinashi, Palladam, Kangayam, Dharapuram, Udumalpet, and Madathukulam constituencies as part of a high-energy outreach programme aimed at consolidating support ahea…

Chennai, April 13 (IANS) With just nine days remaining for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled on April 23, political activity across the state has intensified, even as uncertainty surrounding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s participation continues to trouble the DMK-led alliance.The ruling DMK is gearing up for a major public rally in Salem on April 15 under the banner of the Secular Progressive Alliance. Party leaders are keen on projecting unity and strength in the final phase of cam…

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Indian security agencies are closely monitoring signs of a possible resurgence of the Base Movement in South India, a group linked to Al-Qaeda. The outfit was active during 2015–16 and had carried out low-intensity blasts, largely targeting the judiciary and police.An official has said that several members of the group remain active online and are now attempting to regroup, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.Recent intelligence inputs indicate that individuals …

Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) functionaries across Tamil Nadu through a video conference at 4 p.m. on Monday, as part of an outreach programme aimed at energising the party’s grassroots network ahead of the Assembly elections. The interaction will be conducted via the NaMo App, with booth-level workers invited to participate after registering on the platform.Sharing this information, PM Modi on Sunday posted on his X handl…

Coimbatore, April 11 (IANS) The ongoing tensions in West Asia have severely disrupted mango exports from Coimbatore, leaving traders grappling with heavy losses during what is typically called the peak export season. The impact has been most visible at the Ukkadam mango market, one of the region’s primary trading hubs, where export volumes have dropped sharply due to disruptions in international air connectivity. At the start of the season, exporters usually ship more than 60 tonnes of mangoes…

Coimbatore/Jaipur, April 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday addressed people hailing from the desert state at an event in Coimbatore and alleged that the present Tamil Nadu government is engaged in corruption and appeasement politics.He remarked that a similar approach was witnessed during the previous Congress government in Rajasthan. “We must reject such politics and work towards strengthening governance that prioritises development,” he said.The Chief Minister s…

Chennai, April 5 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms across parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry over the next few days, with isolated heavy showers likely in hilly regions, including Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Erode, and Theni districts. According to the IMD, the weather pattern is influenced by a low-pressure system extending from Marathwada through interior Karnataka to southern Tamil Nadu. While northern parts of the state may …