Category: Around the city

கோவை மெட்ரோவின் இன்றைய கொரோனா செய்தி (27.7.2020) – Coimbatore – Corona Status Update – KOVAI METRO

Local Administration Minister S P Velumani inaugurated the Race Course Model Road Project at a cost of Rs 40.70 crore. He said that modernised roads, children’s park, amusement park, ultra-modern street lights and pavements are being taken up under the scheme and work is moving at a faster pace. In a touch of pride, he said that across the country Coimbatore is the only city where SmartCity scheme work is moving at a faster pace. Since, Race Course is being used by people for their daily stroll, he said that…

Indeed a good job by the district head led by frontline warriors in Coimbatore in keeping COVID-19 spread under control, State Health Minister Dr C Vijayabaskar has said after chairing a review meet in connection with measures taken to combat coronavirus across the district at Singanallur ESI Medical College Hospital. Earlier, he went around the medical college premises and interacted with the doctors, nurses, para medical staff besides enquiring with the patients about the treatment being given to them. In fact, Local Administration Minister S P Velumani, amidst his busy…

Your favourite Kovai Metro neighbourhood weekly newspaper is back with its anniversary issue. And this comes after a hiatus due to COVID-19 lockdown that crippled normal life thereby making people confined to homes. The city wore a deserted look with shops closed, vehicles off the roads, public transport system including trains being suspended and curtains down on cinema halls and malls. In short, people started to live a new normal lifestyle amidst this lockdown. However, thanks to Local Administration Minister S P Velumani and District Collector K Rajamani for playing…

In lending a hand to Tamil Nadu government in it’s concerted efforts in combating coronavirus spread across the State, Ananya Nana Nani Homes Management (also CREDAI member) and its residents mobilized Rs.10 lakh for corona relief measures. The cheque was presented by Karthik Kumar, Executive Director, Ananya Group which was received by Coimbatore District Collector K Rajamani at the collectorate complex. The amount is mainly for procurement of Personal Protective Kits and N-95 masks for corona warriors more so the doctors, who are fighting COVID-19 risking their lives alongwith nurses,…

By SHEFA RAFI Kindness can transform someone’s dark moment with a blaze of light, says US based best selling author, holistic health expert and a global speaker Amy Leigh Mercree. True, the kindness shown by Dr. L. Balaji Saravanan, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) brought smiles on the face of 86 year old woman, who had gone to city police commissioner’s office to meet the DCP in connection with a complaint. Octogenarian Rangammal, a resident of RS Puram neighbourhood was aggrieved in not getting back her pledged jewels. And she…

Brookefields organized Supermom’s Square, a platform for mom entrepreneurs to exhibit their products and services. The three day affair witnessed women showing their prowess as business leaders. Women entrepreneurs exhibited their products at the event. And there was immense response from the visitors and the fair ends today. Yet another event was Brookefields Rainbow Lane scheduled to be held on March 21 to 22 wherein its a platform for women artist’s to exhibit their work for the creative artist in her. This exhibition is for all women artists. Lets get…

This season, Kanakavalli Coimbatore is delighted to present the Ecoloom Pop Up, showcasing the brands latest collections of exquisite handwoven Maheshwari silk cotton saris. “The Wait, is the festive edit, featuring a rich, vibrant palette with the sparkle of zari. “Paar Darshi”; is a collection of beautiful Maheshwari silk cottons in soft sorbet shades perfect for the summer. These easy breezy saris celebrate the delicate fluidity of the Maheshwari drape, its inherent geometric structure and simple elegance. Prices start from Rs.5500. The expo is for three days from March 13…

Inaugurates Maha Shivratri Fete @ Isha Yoga Centre By SHEFA RAFI Joy knew no bounds for devotees as they chanted hyms of ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ in praise of Lord Shiva at the annual Maha Shivratri fete which was celebrated with great zeal and zest at Isha Yoga Centre located in the sylvan locales at the foothills of Vellingiri Hills near Siruvani on the outskirts of the city. Its was a cultural extravaganza of music, dance, meditation and sound and light show at the spacious grounds of Isha Yoga Centre. Devotees…