Aravind Raj

CCMC’s parking facility on Brooke Bond Road opens

“Despite the mall’s management informing that the parking lot in their facility is full, the cars refuse to proceed forward and keep waiting on the road, blocking the traffic.

29 Sep 2023

CCMC intensifies dengue prevention measures

On the other hand, health and CCMC workers are conducting inspections and creating awareness among people about keeping their surroundings clean to prevent the spread of dengue.

26 Sep 2023

After success of Science Park, CCMC issues work order for Maths Park

Sources in the CCMC revealed that the civic body had initially planned to construct the Maths Park in the VOC Park premises next year.

25 Sep 2023

Pipeline work suspended for idol procession in Kovai

Apart from locals, students have been urging the civic body to fix the road as the stretch falls between Government College of Technology (GCT) and Avinashilingam University.

23 Sep 2023

Rs 2.95 crore sanctioned for renovating Omni bus stand on Sathy Road in Tamil Nadu

The Omni Bus Stand on the Sathy Main Road is one of the busiest bus terminus in the city.

20 Sep 2023

Locals take a dig at Kovai Corporation over shoddy road work at GV Residency

Another major reason cited by the residents for the poor condition of the road is the frequent movement of heavy vehicles on the residential road to the RTO- ground for FC, registration among others.

19 Sep 2023

Poor upkeep plagues public toilets in Kovai

Sources revealed that a contract was given to private players to clean and maintain the public toilets at the cost of Rs 6.24 crore a year. However, a majority of them failed to maintain them.

17 Sep 2023

Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation lacks feeding room for moms, infants

Over 4,000 street vendors and traders from across the city participated in the camp, which included lactating mothers.

17 Sep 2023

Tamil Nadu Highways department awaits nod to fell 90 trees for ring road work

The forest department is expected to give its nod after talks, sources said. K Syed, member of the district green committee,  told TNIE that trees cannot be uprooted without obtaining consent.

16 Sep 2023

Dead fish floating on Coimbatore Lake spark panic among residents

The local fishermen community has been opposing the boat rides in both Valankulam and Periyakulam water bodies citing aquatic life loss, but the civic body went forward with their plans.

10 Sep 2023

Coimbatore corporation expedites pipeline work on Sukrawarpettai road

After TNIE reported the plight of motorists on August 26, CCMC commissioner M Prathap said he would take steps to address the issue.

09 Sep 2023

Delay in streetlight installation work leaves Coimbatore in the dark

CCMC commissioner M Prathap cited the lack of spare parts manufacturers as the reason behind the delay in streetlight installation work.

07 Sep 2023

Kovai corporation begins drainage work on Edayar Street

A septic tank cleaner truck was brought into the area to clear the clogged drain and suck out sewage water overflowing from the manhole onto the streets.

03 Sep 2023

Sukrawarpettai road closed to enable pipeline work in Coimbatore

The people allege that CCMC closed the 500-metre stretch without making prior announcements.

27 Aug 2023

All labour, all skill for 32-year-old visually impaired in Tamil Nadu

Suresh Kumar’s journey as a repairman started with fixing ceiling fans, then he moved on to heavier machines such as refrigerators, washing machines, grinders, and more.

27 Aug 2023