Coimbatore, April 23 (IANS) The industrial town of Tirupur in Tamil Nadu is witnessing the growing political influence of migrant workers, who are likely to play a decisive role in the Assembly elections as a sizeable and increasingly assertive voter base. Drawn by employment opportunities in the textile sector, workers from states such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand have settled in large numbers in Tirupur over the years, gradually becoming an integral part of the local electorate. Thei…
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Coimbatore, April 13 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections fast approaching on April 23, Tirupur’s textile hub — traditionally energised during poll season — is witnessing an unusual slowdown, as demand for election-related merchandise has dropped sharply this year. Manufacturers across Tirupur, long regarded as the backbone of election campaign material production, say evolving political strategies have significantly reduced orders. Parties are now focusing more on digital outreach …
Chennai, March 23 (IANS) Groundwater levels across Tamil Nadu have witnessed a significant decline, with 29 out of 38 districts recording a drop in February compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the State Ground and Surface Water Resources Data Centre under the government’s Water Resources Department.The findings indicate a worsening trend in water availability despite a year of above-normal rainfall. The data shows that Dindigul and Tirupur districts recorded the …
Chennai, March 22 (IANS) Unseasonal hailstorms accompanied by strong winds and rain have caused extensive damage to crops across several districts in Tamil Nadu, prompting the state government to initiate a large-scale assessment exercise.Officials said more than 850 hectares of farmland have been impacted, raising concerns among farmers over potential income losses. The worst-affected areas include Madurai, Salem, and Tenkasi districts, where hailstorms damaged crops spread over approximately 8…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) A total of eight people, linked to Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI and Bangladeshi terror outfits, have been arrested in connection with plotting a terror conspiracy against India, officials said on Sunday.The arrested individuals used to post content in support of Pakistan-based terror outfits on social media and were residing in India without valid documents, officials said on Sunday.Earlier, the police confirmed that six illegal Bangladeshi nationals had been arres…
Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) Once among India’s most vibrant industrial hubs, Coimbatore and Tirupur are facing one of their toughest phases in recent decades as steep tariff hikes imposed by the United States continue to take a heavy toll on jobs and exports. The twin cities, which together provided livelihoods to several lakh workers from Tamil Nadu and other states, have been struggling since the US raised tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent in August last year.Industry sources estimate that j…
Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) After showcasing organisational strength in Tirupur, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is set to organise a zonal-level Women’s Wing conference in the Delta region, a core political bastion of the ruling party, as part of its preparations ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections.In an official statement, the DMK announced that the conference, titled ‘Vellum Tamil Pengal’ (Victorious Tamil Women), will be held on January 19 in Thanjavur.The event is expected to witness …
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Adding glory to the Indian startup journey, 12 startups incubated at the Department of Science and Technology (DST)-supported incubator received grant agreements worth Rs 50 lakh at an event in Tamil Nadu, showcasing innovation from tier 2 cities.The startups incubated at the DST-supported Sona Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI) received grants under the DST–NIDHI initiative to advance their business ideas, it was announced at the ‘Think Salem 2025’ st…