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The Hindu
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Coimbatore City Police plan to renovate select traffic signals
The Coimbatore City Police will renovate select traffic signals as many of them are in a poor condition. The city police have prepared a list of 18 signals, which they plan to renovate with the support of Uyir, a Coimbatore-based non-governmental organisation involved in road safety awareness and activities. Out of the 18 signals, six namely Kamarajapuram junction on Mettupalayam Road, Milk Company junction on Thadagam Road, Goods Shed Road – Big Bazaar Street junction, Vincent Road – Big Bazaar Street junction and NH Road - Big Bazaar Street junction and Judka stand junction at Ukkadam fall under the limits of traffic police station, Coimbatore west. Gandhipuram junction, Lakshmi Mills junction, Classic Towers junction, Mani School junction, Government Polytechnic College for Women junction, JM Bakery junction, Sathyamangalam Road - Thudiyalur Road junction, Saravanampatti junction, Surya junction, Athipalayam junction, Tamil Nadu bus stop and Water Tank junction are the other places, which fall under Coimbatore east traffic police station, where signals would be renovated. A senior police officer said the police will seek the support of Uyir for the renovation as many of them are in a weak condition. The iron poles at some places are rusted and lights of some of the signals have poor visibility. The city had 67 traffic signals out of which 36 were closed after the introduction of 'U' turns and roundabouts at various junctions. At present, 33 signals are active in the city. S. Chandrasekar, one of the trustees of Uyir, said the NGO is taking care of the maintenance of the active signals in the city. It had asked the police for a list of signals, based on priority, for renovation. 'Uyir will support the police for the renovation of signals that require immediate attention', he added.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
Schools to strengthen road safety awareness, circular soon: Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi
COIMBATORE: The School Education Department will send a circular to schools urging them to strengthen road safety awareness during morning prayer activities, said School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi here on Thursday. The public do not follow road safety norms despite the police department's efforts to raise road safety awareness, the minister bemoaned while speaking at a programme organised by the district administration and Uyir, a Coimbatore-based NGO, at Corporation Kalaiarangam. Anbil Mahesh urged people to cooperate with police efforts and follow road safety norms properly to ensure safe travel on roads. He released the 'Uyir Kutty Cops' Road Safety Curriculum workbook and faculty guide at the function. "Uyir and the district administration jointly released road safety awareness books for school students. The initiative aims to educate children about road safety," the minister said. "Students will learn about road safety if teachers explain signboards and road safety norms daily during morning prayer activities. This will create an impact on road safety awareness in their childhood. To execute this in schools, the School Education Department will send a circular soon," he said. "We should drive vehicles responsibly and carefully, keeping in mind the safety of others. This way, we can avoid road accidents and reduce their occurrence," Anbil Mahesh further said. He noted that road safety clubs exist in schools, but they are not active as teachers fail to monitor them as they are focused on teaching At the function a minute of silence was observed in honour of the people killed in the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Coimbatore District Collector Pavankumar G Giriyappanavar, Coimbatore city police commissioner A Saravana Sundar and others were present.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Road safety awareness workbooks for students, manuals for teachers released under Uyir Kutty Cops
Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said in Coimbatore on Thursday said that contents on road safety will be part of the assembly sessions in schools and a circular on the same will be issued soon. Explanation of road safety signs will be made a part of morning assembly sessions in schools, similar to explanation of a Thirukkural or a proverbs or current affairs, said the Minister, after releasing road safety workbooks for students and faculty manuals for teachers brought out by non-governmental organisation Uyir under its 'Kutty Cops' initiative. The Minister's announcement came after Uyir's managing trustee S. Rajasekaran and his team recommended bringing road safety education under the annual curriculum of school students. Mr. Poyyamozhi released four sets of road safety workbooks developed by Uyir for Class III, Classes IV and V, Class VI, and Classes VII and VIII. He also released faculty manuals for teachers for these standards. District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar said Uyir Trust and the district administration will jointly undertake various initiatives to reduce road traffic accidents in the coming months. According to City Police Commissioner A. Saravana Sundar, members of Uyir clubs in colleges and the city police are conducting various awareness programmes, including a mega helmet awareness campaign, which created significant impacts among motorists. He said the best tech-based solutions and recommendations from 'Uyir Road Safety Hackathon 2025' held in February this year are being rolled out in the city. Virtual reality and augmented reality-based road safety education, artificial intelligence-based traffic monitoring, smart pedestrian alert system, etc., are among the concepts that are being introduced, he said. The workbooks and faculty guides, which have come out in Tamil and English, will be given to three lakh students and teachers in 2,000 schools in the district, a release from Uyir stated. Ahead of the release of the books on Thursday afternoon, 812 school teachers underwent an orientation workshop on the Uyir Kutty Cops Road Safety Curriculum at Corporation Kalai Arangam at R.S. Puram. Pollachi MP K. Eswarasamy; Coimbatore Mayor R. Ranganayaki, Uyir trustees R. Nandini, S. Malarvizhi, Ramesh Kumar Tibrewal, and S. Chandrasekar, and Coimbatore District Chief Education Officer R. Balamurali were present. A minute of silence was observed for the victims of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Inside Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan's luxe mid-air vacation with their twin boys
Star couple and continue to charm fans with glimpses of their adorable family moments. In a recent Instagram Story, shared a mid-air travel video, offering a peek into their latest vacation with twin sons Uyir and Ulag. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The filmmaker is seen relishing a wholesome, home-cooked meal that included biryani, nattu kozhi, and bread, all while cruising at 40,000 feet in a luxury cabin. Meanwhile, Nayanthara was spotted joyfully entertaining their sons, highlighting their close-knit bond even during busy schedules. Celebrating motherhood with love and gratitude Just days ago, the couple marked Mother's Day with warmth and affection. Vignesh penned a heartfelt tribute to Nayanthara, calling her his 'Thangamey' and praising her graceful journey into motherhood. He noted that the joy she radiates after becoming a mother is unlike anything he's ever witnessed—onscreen or off. His touching words revealed his deep admiration for her as a mother and partner, applauding her unwavering strength and compassion. Balancing stardom and family with grace Vignesh Shivan further added that watching Nayanthara balance her career and family with ease continues to inspire him. He celebrated her ability to maintain laughter, love, and light-heartedness amid life's demands. Concluding his message with affection, he expressed how blessed he, Uyir, and Ulag feel to have her in their lives—making the family moment even more endearing for fans. Nayanthara's big return to Telugu Cinema On the professional front, Nayanthara is gearing up for a powerful comeback in Telugu cinema with ' Mega157 ' opposite . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Directed by , this high-profile collaboration marks their third film together. Slated for a grand Sankranti 2026 release, the film is already creating significant buzz, adding yet another milestone to the actress' illustrious career.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vignesh Shivan pens emotional note for Nayanthara on Mother's Day: 'The most beautiful phase of your life is this'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) As the world celebrated Mother's Day on May 11, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to his wife, actress Nayanthara, celebrating her journey into motherhood. The post was accompanied by a series of tender and candid photos featuring Nayanthara with their twin sons , Uyir and Ulag. 'Happy Mother's Day, my Thangamey' In a deeply emotional caption, Vignesh expressed his admiration for Nayanthara and the joy he witnesses in her new role as a mother. He wrote, 'Happy Mother's Day, my Thangamey @nayanthara. The most beautiful phase of your life is this! I can see! The happiness on your face after you became a mother cannot be matched with any other expression I have ever seen on your face ever! In reel or real!' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo 'You inspire me…' The post didn't just celebrate her motherhood but also acknowledged her strength and balance. 'You are the best mother, and the way you manage your work and balance everything perfectly inspires me always,' he added. Concluding the message with love, he said, 'Uyir, Ulag & me love you immensely and feel so blessed to have a mom like you.' Nayanthara celebrates her birthday with her husband Vinesh Shivan and kids About the couple Vignesh and Nayanthara, who married in 2022, welcomed their twin boys via surrogacy a few months later. The couple has since shared occasional glimpses of their family life, always cherishing their roles as parents. Work front Professionally, Nayanthara was last seen in the film 'Test', directed by S. Sashikanth, where she starred alongside R. Madhavan, Siddharth, and Meera Jasmine. On the other hand, Nayanthara made her Hindi debut with King Khan Shah Rukh Khan in the film 'Jawan'. Even though the movie received mixed reviews from the audience, the action thriller turned out to be a blockbuster. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
