Aravind Raj

Jan 18, 2025 | newindianexpress.com | Aravind Raj

Some major link roads in the city, including KNG Pudur Road, Pankaja Mill Road, Nanjundapuram Road, Kurichi Pirivu-Podanur Road, Saradha Mill Road and others were handed over to the SH department, Coimbatore by the civic body for maintenance. The CCMC did this to reduce its fiscal burden in 2021-22. A few years ago, the CCMC had planned to hand over control of 13 roads extending to a length of 45.9 km in the city to the SH department for maintenance.

Jan 17, 2025 | newindianexpress.com | Aravind Raj

Many residents said the problem is a recurring issue during festival seasons. “This happens every year. It’s not just about the holidays; it’s the lack of preparedness by the CCMC,” said K Ramesh, a resident of Kavundampalayam. “We are paying taxes which includes dedicated charges for garbage collection and disposal services. But garbage collection is often neglected. It’s unbearable to live near these garbage dumps.

Jan 10, 2025 | newindianexpress.com | Aravind Raj

COIMBATORE: After not receiving proper bids from contractors for the construction of the Singanallur Flyover due to low estimation cost, the Highways Department officials have decided to revise the amount and float a fresh tender for the sixth time. The National Highways wing of the State Highways Department had proposed building flyovers at Saravanampatti, Singanallur, and Saibaba Colony junction, identified as ‘black spots’ to reduce traffic congestion.

Jan 3, 2025 | newindianexpress.com | Aravind Raj

COIMBATORE: The Uppilipalayam flyover suffered minor damage after an LPG tanker collapsed on it in the early hours of Friday. Following this, calls have intensified to widen the 50-year-old flyover as traffic has increased over the years, with heavy vehicles also using the flyover. In the aftermath of the tanker capsizing, a team of highway department officials led by G.

Jan 1, 2025 | newindianexpress.com | Aravind Raj

COIMBATORE: Councillors from both the ruling DMK and opposition parties have voiced concerns over how Mayor K Ranganayaki is conducting the monthly meeting of the 100-member Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) council. The councillors complain that they are not given prior information about the subject of resolutions and they are passed without debate or discussion in the meeting.