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Coimbatore: City in Tamil Nadu, India
Coimbatore, sometimes shortened as Kovai, is one of the major metropolitan cities in Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the Noyyal River and surrounded by the Western Ghats. Coimbatore is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu after Chennai in terms of population and the 16th largest urban agglomeration in India as per the census 2011. It is the administrative capital of Coimbatore District and is administered by the Coimbatore Municipal Corporation which was established in 1981.

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Lok Sabha polls 2024: BJP releases third list, fields K Annamalai from Coimbatore | Oneindia News [Video]

Lok Sabha polls 2024: BJP releases third list, fields K Annamalai from Coimbatore | Oneindia News

On Thursday, the BJP unveiled its third roster of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections slated to commence on April 19, 2024. Notably, the ruling party has nominated K Annamalai, the chief of..

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Tamil Nadu Denies Permission for PM Modi's Coimbatore Roadshow, BJP Moves Court | Oneindia News [Video]

Tamil Nadu Denies Permission for PM Modi's Coimbatore Roadshow, BJP Moves Court | Oneindia News

In a significant development, the Tamil Nadu government has denied permission for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Coimbatore, scheduled for March 18th. The district police authorities cited..

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Kamal Haasan To Contest Lok Sabha Election| From Movies to Politics, Know His Journey| Oneindia [Video]

Kamal Haasan To Contest Lok Sabha Election| From Movies to Politics, Know His Journey| Oneindia

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan, representing Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), joins the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, potentially contesting from Coimbatore or Chennai. MNM's alliance with DMK and Congress..

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Kamal Haasan, Tamil actor and superstar to contest Lok Sabha elections | Oneindia News [Video]

Kamal Haasan, Tamil actor and superstar to contest Lok Sabha elections | Oneindia News

In a groundbreaking development, Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan, also the President of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), is set to make waves in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The renowned actor and politician..

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