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The Hindu
19 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Over 150 students attend grievances redress camp for higher education admissions in Coimbatore
Coimbatore District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar chaired a special grievances redress camp for students seeking admission to higher education courses at the District Collectorate on Friday. Over 150 students who have completed Class 12, along with their parents, attended the camp and submitted 55 requests related to bank loans, certificates, education scholarships, and NEET coaching. The Collector said the district has over 175 colleges in various fields. He also provided students with information on courses and addressed common queries. A guidebook containing details on colleges, available courses, seat availability, contact persons, required certificates, and government support schemes was distributed at the camp. For further information on higher education admissions, students and parents may contact the Higher Education Guidance and Counselling Centre at the District Collectorate via mobile number 9487047568 or toll-free 1800 425 0085.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
T.N. to take steps to increase investments from Germany
Tamil Nadu will take steps to bring more investments from Germany, said Industries MinisterT.R.B. Rajaa on Wednesday. Speaking virtually at the commissioning of a new manufacturing facility of ZF Group in Coimbatore, he said the ZF Group has made a cumulative investment of ₹2,000 crore at its Coimbatore plant. The district will develop into a top notch global manufacturing centre and the Department of Industries of the Tamil Nadu government is working towards it. The Minister said he plans to travel to Germany soon to meet the industries there and invite them to invest in Tamil Nadu. District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar said Coimbatore has industries in multiple sectors – automobiles, electric vehicles, foundries, pumps, etc. With the ease of doing business in the State, there are several investments here. The State government is giving great attention to bring investments, especially from Germany, he said. Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director of JCB India, said Tamil Nadu plays an important role in JCB's growth. The Indian construction equipment industry is poised to become the second largest globally by 2030, he said.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Coimbatore Book Festival to be held from July 18 to 27
The Coimbatore district administration and the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (Codissia) will organise the ninth edition of Coimbatore Book Festival next month in the city. District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar told the media on Tuesday the fair to be held at the Codissia Trade Fair Complex from July 18 to 27 will have over 280 stalls. More than one lakh titles will be on display and the organisers expect close to one lakh visitors. The fair will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and entry will be free. The organisers have made arrangements for the government school students to visit the fair. Some of the special events at the 10-day fair will be presentation of Lifetime Achievement Award to a Tamil literary personality. The award will carry a cash prize of ₹1.5 lakh and a citation. Three literary personalities will receive Young Writers Award in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry categories. The publisher of these works will also receive a cash prize. Applications for this award should be submitted by June 15. Further, a short film competition will be organised under the topics : Being Human, Save Nature, Old is Gold, Breaking Stereotypes, and Gratitude and Empathy. Directors Lingusamy and Saran will be the judges for this contest. The Collector added that this year, women's day will be celebrated for the women visiting the fair, and cultural programmes will be organised every day. Competitions will be conducted for school and college students, he said.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Variable message system comes up at Red Cross junction roundabout in Coimbatore
A variable message system (VMS) that has been installed at the Red Cross junction roundabout will create awareness among the public on social issues and road safety. Coimbatore District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar inaugurated the new arrangement in the presence of Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabhakaran, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) S. Ashok Kumar and G. Manuneethi, Divisional Engineer (Road Safety) for Coimbatore Circle. The VMS consists of a large LED board mounted on an aesthetically designed metal structure. The LED board will display awareness messages on road safety, drug abuse, traffic violations, crimes against children and women, child labour and other social issues. C. Palanivelu, Chairman of GEM Hospital and Research Centre, sponsored the VMS while JS Associate Development (I) Pvt Ltd supported the installation, said the police. According to Mr. Ashok Kumar, the VMS will not display motion contents as they might divert the attention of motorists. The system will only display awareness contents as still images. He said that more such arrangements could be installed across the city if sponsors supported with corporate social responsibility funds.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Two-wheeler rally taken out in Coimbatore to commemorate World No Tobacco Day
A two-wheeler rally involving over 200 participants was held in Coimbatore on Saturday to raise awareness about the health risks of tobacco use. The event was organised by the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, District Tobacco Control Cell, and the bikers community, with support from CSW Foundation and Akshayam Charitable Trust, as part of World No Tobacco Day observance. The rally was flagged off by District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar, City Police Commissioner A. Saravana Sundar, and Deputy Director of Health Services P. Balusamy. The rally began at the District Collector's bungalow and ended at the District Health Office in the city. Participants took part in a pledge and signature campaign to endorse a tobacco-free lifestyle. Speaking to the reporters, the Collector emphasised the importance of raising public awareness regarding the health hazards associated with tobacco use. On illegal tobacco sales near educational institutions, the Collector said joint inspections by food safety officials, police, and local body officials had resulted in the seizure of numerous tobacco products across the district, and these efforts would be further intensified. A State-wide Yellow Line Campaign to keep tobacco away from the vicinity of educational institutions was launched during the event. All institutions are required to mark a 100-yard (300 feet) tobacco-free zone with a thick yellow line, with the support of local bodies and Parents Teachers Associations (educational institutions concerned), within 30 days from May 31. They should ensure that there is no tobacco sale within the yellow line. The initiative supports enforcement of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003. Separately, PSG Hospitals, in association with Coimbatore Cancer Foundation, Cancer Care India, and the National Cadet Corps, observed World No Tobacco Day with a programme focused on exposing industry tactics and encouraging tobacco cessation.
