Latest news with #MGanesan
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Stoppages restored at Irugur, Singanallur for two express trains
COIMBATORE: Southern Railway has announced restoration of stoppages for two express trains at Irugur and Singanallur with effect from Monday (Aug 18) in response to requests from rail passengers. TOI had on July 21 published an article on how the cancellation of stoppages for the Coimbatore-Nagercoil Express and Palakkad Town-Tiruchirappalli Express trains at Singanallur after the Covid-19 pandemic had affected the passengers. Pointing out that Singanallur was a rapidly growing locality, the TOI report had also said how vital it was to restore the stoppages for ensuring last-mile connectivity and easing passenger load at other stations like Coimbatore Junction. In a press release, Southern Railway said Tiruchchirappalli-Palakkad Town Express (train no. 16843) would halt at Irugur at 5.05pm and depart at 5.06pm, while Palakkad Town-Tiruchchirappalli Express (train no. 16844) would stop at the station at 8.39am and leave at 8.40am. Nagercoil-Coimbatore Express (train no. 16321) would stop at Irugur at 6.14pm and depart at 6.15pm, while the Coimbatore-Nagercoil Express (train no. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Seniors Can Get This Generic Viagra for 87¢ - Details Inside Friday Plans Learn More Undo 16322) would halt at the station at 8.23am and leave at 8.24am. Nagercoil-Coimbatore Express (train no. 16321) would stop at Singanallur station at 6.19pm and depart at 6.20pm, while the Coimbatore-Nagercoil Express (train no. 16322) would halt at the station at 8.19am and leave at 8.20am. The Palakkad Tow-Tiruchchirappalli Express (train no. 16844), would stop at Singanallur at 8.34am and depart at 8.35am. Welcoming the announcement, M Ganesan, joint secretary of the Singanallur Train Passengers Welfare Association, said the move would benefit the people of Coimbatore East zone, especially employees and devotees. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Time of India
Train users urge Southern Railway to restore stoppages at Singanallur
Coimbatore: The Singanallur Train Passengers Welfare Association has urged the Southern Railway to reinstate stoppages at Singanallur for key passenger trains that served hundreds of daily commuters prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The association pointed out that the Salem-bound MEMU service, along with the Coimbatore–Nagercoil–Coimbatore Express train (numbers 16322/16321) and the Palakkad Town–Tiruchirappalli train (no. 16844), previously had scheduled halts at Singanallur station. These stoppages were crucial for daily passengers, season ticket holders, students, and devotees travelling from the Singanallur region to other destinations. "Since the withdrawal of these halts after the pandemic, commuters face significant inconvenience. Singanallur is a rapidly growing locality, and restoring these services is vital for ensuring last-mile connectivity and easing passenger load at other stations like Coimbatore Junction," said M Ganesan, joint secretary of the association. Because of the non-stoppage of trains, locals use the platform for morning and evening walks. The association has appealed to the railways to restore the MEMU service and the earlier halts at Singanallur without further delay. "We believe this move will enhance regional connectivity and offer greater convenience to the travelling public." he said.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Built at 1.5 crore in 2019, Amma Thirumana Mandapam in Coimbatore is yet to benefit public
Coimbatore: The Amma Thirumana Mandapam , constructed at a cost of Rs1.50 crore at Achipatti near Pollachi in 2019, remains unopened for public use and is poorly maintained. As a result, residents are forced to rent private marriage halls at a higher cost. The hall was built with funds from the Pollachi MP Local Area Development Scheme to benefit economically weaker and middle-class families. However, following the demolition of the old Pollachi South block development office building, the office was temporarily relocated to the marriage hall in 2021. After the new block development office building was completed, the south union office was moved there, leaving the marriage hall neglected. The building has since been overgrown with bushes, while remaining unused for more than a year. K Balamurugan, a resident of Pollachi, said the building's current state was the result of a tussle between the rural development department and the Pollachi municipality. "Not a single wedding has been conducted there so far. The purpose for which the hall was constructed has been defeated," he said, urging the municipality to clean, maintain and bring the hall into use for public welfare . When contacted, municipality commissioner M Ganesan said while the land (1.25 acres) on which the hall was constructed belonged to the municipality, the same was under the jurisdiction of Achipatti panchayat. "Permission for the construction was obtained from the municipality by then MP, but the building was not officially handed over to us after construction. In the meantime, the block development office functioned there temporarily. Later, a compound wall was constructed around the hall using Rs25 lakh from the rural development department without the municipality's approval," he said. After the block development office was shifted to its new premises, the rural development department demanded Rs25 lakh from the municipality in return for handing over the hall, he said. "We took up the matter with the previous district collector, who ordered that the building be handed over to the municipality after an inquiry. Following that, we estimated that it would cost around Rs30 lakh to renovate the building, including replacing tiles, repairing toilets and carrying out painting work. We are now in the process of inviting tenders and will issue the work order soon. The renovation is expected to be completed within three months, after which the hall will be opened for public use," he said.
