Tamil Nadu School Holiday: Coonoor, Kotagiri schools shut today due to heavy rainTamil Nadu School Holiday: Tamil Nadu faces heavy rainfall, with Coimbatore's Mettuapalayam recording the season's highest of 37 cm. School...
24 Nov, 2023, 10.54 AM IST
Nilgiris Mountain Rail train services cancelled till December 14Since both Coimbatore and the Nilgiris districts have been witnessing moderate to heavy rains for the last few days, Railways decided to ca...
05 Dec, 2021, 08.33 PM IST
Monsoon fury leaves 25 dead in Tamil Nadu, 1000 people in relief campsAn official release said eight persons died in various rain-related incidents between November 29 and December 1. Further, 17 people were k...
02 Dec, 2019, 07.17 PM IST
Services on Nilgiri Mountain Rail cancelled for two days due to landslide on trackServices of the heritage Nilgiri Mountain Rail were cancelled for two days from today following heavy landslide on the track at two differe...
07 Nov, 2015, 04.06 PM IST
- Landslide on NMR track; service cancelled for the day
As the onward journey to Coonoor was not possible,the train returned to Mettupalayam, much to the disappointment of about 160 passengers.
02 Nov, 2015, 04.34 PM IST
Women voters outnumber men in Coimbatore District and 5 constituenciesWomen voters outnumber men in Coimbatore District and also in five of the 10 assembly constituencies as per the draft electoral roll.
15 Sep, 2015, 02.07 PM IST
Coimbatore-Mettupalayam electric train service commencesThe 32 km stretch from Coimbatore North to Mettupalayam, electrified at a cost of Rs 28 crore, was a long pending demand of passengers of t...
03 Jul, 2015, 03.32 PM IST
With over 94,000 new voters, CBE district has a 26.87 lakh votersIn the total 26,87,303 voters in 10 constituencies, women number 13,44,856, compared to 13,42,345 male voters and others 102, according to ...
05 Jan, 2015, 06.17 PM IST
Nilgiris Mountain Railways' services resume after frequent cancellation in one weekIncessant rains and landslides on the track between Mettupalayam and Coonoor forced the authorities to suspend the services of NMR last wee...
01 Nov, 2014, 07.30 PM IST
Nilgiris Mountain Railway suspends heritage train for third consecutive dayThe heritage train was suspended following landslide coupled with falling of boulders on the track near Aderley on Thursday last.
26 Oct, 2014, 03.11 PM IST
Tatkal booking system for heritage trainOut of the 90 second class seats, nine seats have been alloted for Tatkal and charges for it would be Rs 40 per ticket for the Train number...
26 Dec, 2013, 10.53 PM IST
Tamil Nadu's forest college moots insurance scheme for tree plantationsHere’s something for farmers who cultivate trees with commercial value to cheer. The Forest College and Research Institute at Mettupalayam ...
10 Oct, 2013, 02.22 AM IST
- Female elephant found dead near Mettupalayam forest range
A 20-year-old female elephant was found dead near Kallar railway gate in Mettupalayam forest range on late Monday evening.
17 Apr, 2013, 04.19 AM IST
Elephants start return journey after 48-day rejuvenation campAfter completing their 48-day rejuvenation camp, 35 elephants from different temples and Mutts started their return journey today from Thek...
12 Jan, 2013, 10.32 PM IST
- New trains introduced
The Coimbatore-Mettupalayam train, which were hitherto running as specials, have been regularised.
24 Jun, 2011, 02.22 PM IST
- HC issues notice to ITC Limited
Madras High Court has suo motu issued notice to ITC Limited and Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) in an environmental pollution-re...
06 Sep, 2008, 07.28 PM IST
- Train services on NMR to resume tomorrow
Train services on the Nilgiris Mountain Railway, which were suspended between Mettupalayam and Coonoor due to a landslide between Hillgrove...
30 May, 2007, 08.00 PM IST