Madras HC Judges inspect heritage court buildings in Coimbatore
The Hindu
COIMBATORE A delegation of six judges from the Madras High Court visited the Coimbatore District Cou
A delegation of six judges from the Madras High Court visited the Coimbatore District Court and inspected the ongoing works on Saturday.
A team of led by chairman of the Heritage Committee, Madras High Court, Justice V.M. Velumani, and members Justice N. Seshayee, Justice D. Krishnakumar, Justice Anita Sumanthi, Justice A.D. Jagadish Chandira, and Justice J. Sathyanarayana Prasad visited the heritage buildings on the premises of the Coimbatore District Court and Kuthirai Vandi Court on Avinashi Road on Saturday morning.
They also inspected the sites where the construction and renovation of the buildings were going on.
Collector G.S. Sameeran, who accompanied the team, told The Hindu the heritage division of the Public Works Department has been involved in maintaining and renovating the heritage buildings.
He also said a five-floor building was planned to be constructed at the vacant site on Kuthirai Vandi Court besides the heritage structure. The committee also discussed the alternative arrangement to be made if the renovation work starts in the court campus building.
The 2.6 acre Kuthirai Vandi Court, a British-era colonial building on Avinashi Road was constructed in 1863. The renovation work was started last year for which materials that were originally used in the structure such as lime and jaggery were proportionately mixed, grinded and used as bonding agent, said a PWD official. He also said that the works will be completed at the earliest.
Vaccination policies must prioritize saving human lives over individual choice amid rising vaccine skepticism, asserts scientist Dr. Virander Singh Chauhan.
Seven Indian fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, sparking protests and calls for government intervention.
Kerala cyber police file a case against X for an AI video allegedly defaming PM Modi and the Election Commission.
iKure and Izawa Co. partner to combat avoidable blindness by integrating innovative eye care technology into rural healthcare networks.
Thousand Lights MLA from the DMK N. Ezhilan, in an interview to The Hindu, observes that any popular personality entering politics will attract the limelight. But only a structured party machinery combined with popularity can ensure success. In this interview, he speaks about his tenure as first-time MLA from Thousand Lights Assembly constituency in Chennai, Vijay’s political entry shaping the 2026 elections, redressal of key grievances and more.
Abhishek Banerjee challenges BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram, pledging community health initiatives if Trinamool Congress wins.
Rising LPG shortages in Karnataka boost firewood demand, reviving an informal market as households and hotels seek alternatives.
Against the backdrop of intense poll activity, a 400-metre stretch of an arterial road in the outskirts of Chennai (technically in Madurapakkam panchayat under Tambaram assembly constituency) presents a salute to the idea of res publica, which underpins India’s system of governance, where citizens have a say, at least before a government is securely ensconced in the seat of power. A Republic Day initiative shines bright every night
Fadnavis claims zero FIR in Ajit Pawar crash is a defamation attempt by Karnataka against Maharashtra's investigation efforts.
Set to unfold as a one-day pop-up on April 5, the Easter Sadya brings together both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus, offering a peek into the food traditions of the Syrian Christian (Nasrani) community. While the traditional Sadya is often associated with dishes such as sambar, avial, and rice, this version expands to include community-specific festive dishes.
BJP nominates mother of R.G. Kar victim Abhaya to contest from Panihati in West Bengal Assembly elections.
Veteran Malayalam actor-director E.A. Rajendran passes away at 71, leaving behind a rich legacy in the film industry.
Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat has rolled out digital mode of water bill generation and collection in 23 gram panchayats on a pilot basis for the first time in Karnataka. This is set to be extended to the remaining 200 panchayats shortly, according to the Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narwade Vinayak Karbhari.