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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Tourists lament lack of facilities at Kovai Kurtrallam
Coimbatore: Tourists visiting Kovai Kurtallam waterfalls in the in the Boluvampatti forest range lament that the tourist spot lacks facilities such as toilet and dress changing rooms. Every year, more than three lakh people visit the waterfalls. It recorded footfall of more than 50,000 in the last two months. M Deepa, a homemaker from Race Course in Coimbatore city, often visited Kovai Kurtallam with her family members. She said it was a wonderful place to enjoy nature. However, the waterfalls and the surrounding areas are not maintained. "There are no proper rooms for changing clothes near the waterfalls. Currently, women are using a room without a roof for changing clothes, but it is not safe. During the weekends, more than 3,000 people visit the waterfalls, but no toilet facilities have been created. The forest department should create toilet facilities and rooms for changing clothes immediately," said Deepa. "There is not a single waste bin in and around the waterfalls," she said. M Thangaraj, a tourist from Coimbatore city, said thousands of people line up to board vehicles at Chadivayal check post area to reach Kovai Kurtallam during weekends. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo "The forest department should operate more vehicles to cater to the weekend rush. Otherwise, people are forced to wait for more than 30 minutes to reach Kovai Kurtallam," Thangaraj said. N Jayaraj, district forest officer, Coimbatore forest division, said owing to the summer vacation, people from across Coimbatore district and neighbouring districts visited the waterfalls in the last two months. "As per our estimation, more than 50,000 people, including children, visited the waterfalls. Around three lakh people visit the waterfalls every year," Jayaraj said. The forest department has sent a proposal to the state govt to develop the infrastructure at Kovai Kurtallam at a cost of Rs 85 lakh. He said the forest department has decided to create all the facilities at Kovai Kurtallam areas and plans to restore the canopy walk area, tree houses, and guest houses. "We have sent a revised proposal to the govt under the special area development programme (SADP) to get an amount of Rs 85 lakh to implement various developments at Chadivayal and Kovai Kurtallam. We are planning to renovate two treetop houses and two more villas at Chadivayal. The children's play area will be upgraded to the parking lot area. We are going to restore the canopy walk for children in the reserve forest," Jayaraj said. He added that the forest department will create toilet facilities and rooms for changing clothes near the Kovai Kurtallam waterfalls.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jayaraj and Jassie Gift reunite after 20 years for ‘Shanthamee Raathriyil'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Director Jayaraj and composer Jassie Gift , the legendary combo behind the sensational hit Lajjavathi, are reuniting after 20 years for the new Malayalam film 'Shanthamee Raathriyil'. The film is slated for release on May 9 and has already sparked excitement among fans of the veteran filmmaker who has delivered several classics. A tale of love, music, and nostalgia 'Shanthamee Raathriyil' is described as a romantic drama that weaves together the sensibilities of present-day love and friendship with the essence of vintage romance. True to Jayaraj's signature style, the film places a strong emphasis on music. Lyricists Kaithapram, Rafeeq Ahammed, and Joy Thamannam have penned the songs, while Jassie Gift composes the soundtrack, promising a nostalgic yet fresh musical experience for audiences. Thudarum - Official Teaser Star-studded cast and technical brilliance Backed by New Generation Cinema, the film is produced by a strong team including Jayaraj, Roald Thomas, James Valiyaparambil, Sunil Zacharia, Suresh Iype, George Kuruvilla, Joby Jose, and Savio Jose. Cinematography is jointly handled by Naveen Joseph Sebastian and Vignesh Vyas (UK), while editing is by Sooraj E S. The film also boasts top-notch contributions in production design by Subhash Karun, sound by Vinod P Sivaraman, and costume design by Kumar Edappal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Advanced Strategic Management IIMK ASMP Apply Now Undo The makeup is done by Ratheesh Ambadi, and the film's promotional stills are captured by Sampath Narayanan. The film features a diverse ensemble cast, with Esther Anil, Sidharth Bharathan, Kailash, Maala Parvathi, and Viji Venkatesh in prominent roles. Supporting performances come from Tiny Tom, Shashikumar, Jean Paul Lal, Pramod Veliyanadu, and several others. Notably, the film introduces a range of new faces to the industry. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Chennai engineer held for Rs 8.5 crore pan India AI stock trading scam
PUDUCHERRY: Puducherry Cyber Crime Police have arrested a 32-year-old engineer, Ashwin Vignesh, from Neelankarai, Chennai, for allegedly duping over 1,000 people across India in a fake AI-based stock trading software scam amounting to Rs 8.5 crore. In Puducherry alone, seven complaints were registered against the accused. The arrest was made following a complaint on May 15, 2025, by a Puducherry resident, Jayaraj, who alleged he was cheated by a company called "Algo Trading." The firm had advertised on social media about an AI-driven stock trading application priced at Rs 40,000, claiming it would guide users in making high-return investments. Jayaraj paid the amount in three instalments—Rs 10,000, Rs 20,000, and Rs 10,000—but never received the software or any response thereafter. Briefing the media, Senior Superintendent of Police (Crime and Intelligence) Narra Chaitanya and Superintendent of Police Bhaskaran said investigations traced the fraudulent operation to the Velachery and Nandanam areas in Chennai, where Algo Trading, also referred to as Alco Trading, was reportedly operating .. Analysis of online data and records on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) revealed over 1,000 similar complaints nationwide.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
MG University, Jayaraj Foundation partner for environmental awareness drive
Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jayaraj Foundation to jointly promote environmental awareness and biodiversity conservation among students. The MoU was signed by University Registrar Bismi Gopalakrishnan and filmmaker Jayaraj, representing the Foundation. Under the partnership, all National Service Scheme units under MGU will take the lead in implementing the Birds-Forest programme, which focuses on campus-based green initiatives. An international short film festival on environmental themes will also be jointly organised. In addition, MGU and the foundation will conduct training programmes, awareness campaigns, and filmmaking workshops, and coordinate events and exhibitions to highlight student contributions.
