Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Art of Living: Part I course, Teknoturf, Ramnagar, 6 a.m.; 10 a.m.; 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thirumurai Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Vizha Committee: Sapthaha function – Parikshid Upakyanam, Kurichi Housing Unit, Phase One, C21, 6.30 a.m.; 6.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Bhagawad Gita discourse, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Rama Seva Trust: discourse, Integral Yoga Institute, 6.30 p.m.

Culture

Isha Yoga Centre: Vocal recital by Ustad Sayeeduddin Dagar, Isha Yoga Centre, Vellingiri Foothills, 6.50 p.m.

Sahitya Akademi and Bharathiar University: Symposium on trends in Tamil Poetry, seminar hall, University premises, 10 a.m.

Bharathiar University: Valedictory function of refresher courses in Chemistry and English, Academic Staff College, 11 a.m.

Dr. NGP College of Arts and Science: Guest lecture on women rights, college premises, 2 p.m.

Government Arts College: Talk on consumer awareness, college premises, 10 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Seminar on competency framework, college premises, 2 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Guest lecture on “Let the Numbers do the Talking”, college premises, 10 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran Academy of Management: E-Week India, institute premises, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Entrepreneurship development programme, GRG Polytechnic College, 9.30 a.m.; Sankara College of Science and Commerce, 9.30 a.m.; lecture on basic networking and CCNA certification, CIMAT Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Management: Workshop on psychometric and transactional analysis conducted by Helikx Training Institute, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: BIMBAM Greenathon, college premises, 10 a.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Guest lecture on embedded and real time systems, institute premises, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: English Department programmes, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Safety awareness programme, college premises, 1 p.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on robotics, college premises, 2 p.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Mattram Arakkattalai, Rotary Club of Coimbatore, East and Environment Conservation Group: Street plays campaign for creating environmental awareness, Bishop Appasamy College, 9.30 a.m.; Avinashilingam University, 11.30 a.m., Women’s Technical Training Institute, Siddhapudur, 2.30 p.m.

Dr. G. R. Damodaran College of Science: Street Theatre Workshop by Indianostrum Theatre group, 9.30 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: discourse on Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.; Vishnu Sahasranama, 6 p.m.

Shree Coimbatore Gujarati Brahma Samaj and Shree Dakshin Bharat Gujarat Brahma Samaj: Sri Gayathri Yagna, Sri Ayyappa Puja Sangam Hall, 8.45 a.m.

Asthiga Samajam and Sri Nama Sankeerthana Trust: Sri Radha Madhava Kalyana Mahotsavam, VRG Thirumana Mahal, 7.30 a.m.

Sri Plague Mariamman Temple: discourse, Villankurichi Road, 7.30 p.m.

Sri Palimar Mutt: discourse , 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruvasagam Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Lalit Kalakshetra: Art Fair 2010, CIT Auditorium, 10.35 a.m.

Isha Foundation: Vocal recital by Sudha Raghunathan, Isha Yoga Centre, Vellingiri Foothills, 6.50 p.m.

Indian Colleges Forum and PSG College of Arts and Science: conference , college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Adithya Intsitute of Technology: guest lecture, MBA conference hall, 10 a.m.

Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: symposium on Modern Biological Sciences, Apex Seminar hall, 10 a.m. ; Talents Day, Mahaveers Auditorium, 9 a.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: conference on computing, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: guest lecture , college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: training for SHG members, 9.30 a.m.

Premier Vidyaa Vikash Matric HSS: Third Annual Sports Day, Uliyampalayam, 8. 30 a.m.

Sri Ramalinga Sowdambiga College of Science and commerce: NSS camp, Somayampalayam, 4 p.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Vidhayalaya Matriculation HSS: Thraisamithi, 5 p.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: workshop on service-oriented architecture, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: personality development and career guidance programme, seminar hall, 9 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: NSS camp inauguration, Tholampalayam, 11 a.m.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Textile Management: session on present scenario and HR practices in textile industry, 10 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Festuary’10, 9.30 a.m.

CIMAT: entrepreneurship development programme, auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

CMS Institute of Management Studies: Inter B-School meet, Lyceum, 5.30 p.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: workshop, 9 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: conference on “Medico-Legal Systems”, 10 a.m.; guest lecture on “Adolescent Gynaecology”, PG Conference hall, 2 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: workshop , 10 a.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: conference on advances in computing and IT, 9.30 a.m.

Jawaharlal Institute of Technology: inauguration of Swananda-Stress Management Programme, 9 a.m.

KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology: valediction of science fest’ 10, KPR Knowledge City, 3 p.m.

Kumaraguru College of Technology: prize distribution of Anna University inter-zone fencing championship, 10 a.m.

KCT: workshop on advanced wireless networking, 10 a.m.; inauguration of KCT Aeromodelling Club, 9 a.m.

KG College of Arts and Science: sports day, 2.30 p.m.

Students Union of the PSG College of Technology: Kriya’ X, 10 a.m.

Bharathiar School of Management and Entrepreneur Development: valediction of silver jubilee celebrations of BSMED, Dr. Usha Kirtilal Mehta Convention Centre, 9.30 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science: seminar on financial markets, 9.30 a.m.

G. Ramaswamy Naidu Matriculation HSS: programme on nutrition and hygiene, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore District Herbal and Tree Growers Association: meeting Office of the Joint Conservator of Forests, 10 a.m.

CII: workshop on “Contract Labour”, SIEMA Buildings, 3 p.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: talk on “healthy Eating for Better Living”, Indian Red Cross Society, 6.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Lions Club : eye camp, Kovilmedu, 9 a.m.

New Century Book House: book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Tamizhaga Vivasaya Sangham: meeting, Annur, 5 p.m.

Organising Committee: book release function, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Arts gallery, 3 p.m.

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Religion

Sri Palimar Math: Discourse on Naradhiya Purana, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Saiva Siddhantha Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Arulmigu Baladhandayudhapani Swamy Temple: Thai Poosam pujas, Sukrawarpet, 10 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Sundharakandam parayanam, Madhav Nagar, 11 a.m.; discourse on Upanishad, 6 p.m.

Culture

Isha Foundation: Vocal recital by Padma Talwalkar, Isha Yoga Centre, Vellingiri foothills, 6.50 p.m.

General

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Oncology and Research: Inauguration of free ambulance service, District Collector P. Umanath, chief guest, Ramakrishna Hospital, 10 a.m.

Ashwin PPG Hospital: Distribution of cancer awareness pamphlets, Hotel Tamil Nadu, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Cancer Foundation: Cancer awareness programme, Corporation City Bus Stand, Gandhipuram, 10.30 a.m.

Airports Authority of India: Operationalisation of Parallel Taxiway and apron and commissioning of 3 Rosenbauer Aircraft Crash Fire Tender, V.P. Agarwal, chairman, AAI, chief guest, Coimbatore Airport, 5.30 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Conference on multifunctional nanomaterials and nano composites, M. R. Srinivasan, Former Member of the Planning Commission, chief guest, 9.30 a.m.

TNAU: Launch of water calculator for farmers, conference hall, 10 a.m.

Government Arts College: Seminar on emerging trends in plant biotechnology, college campus, 9.30 a.m.

The GEM Institute of Nursing Education and Research: Candle lighting ceremony, auditorium, 2.30 p.m.

Sri Ramalinga Sowdambigai College of Science and Commerce: RYLA, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Narayana Guru College: Workshop on life skills, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya: Decennial celebration and college day, B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore, chief guest, college campus, 10 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Workshop on database management systems, college campus, 9 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Conference on intelligent systems and control, auditorium, 10 a.m.

Kongunadu Arts and Science College: Inauguration of T. Kalyanasundaram Memorial Trust, college premises, 11.10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness camp, auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Personality development programme, college campus, 9.30 a.m.; programme on empowering women’s welfare, Veeriempalayam, 10 a.m.; workshop in Immunology and Molecular Techniques, Microbiology Research Lab, 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Saayujya’ 10, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Talk on ‘Thermal Analysis and Rheology’, science block, 10.30 a.m.

KGiSL-IIM: Workshop on ‘Oracle9i’, 9.30 a.m.

Sree Dharmasastha Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual day and inauguration of classrooms, school premises, 4 p.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Palimar Mutt: Discourse on Madhwa Purana, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Subramanya Swamy Temple: Thaipoosam festival, Marudhamalai, 10 a.m.

Baladhandayudhapani Swamy Temple: Thaipoosam festival, Sukrawarpet, 7.30 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thirumurai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m .

Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Isha Foundation: Vocal recital by Pandit Rajshekar Mansur, Isha Yoga Centre, Vellingiri foothills, 6.50 p.m.

Sadguru Sri Thyagaraja Trust: Mumurthigal Aradhana festival, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 5 p.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies: Guest lecture, seminar hall, 2 p.m.

SMS College of Arts and Science: Seminar on services offered by the banks, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: Placement training programme, college premises, 10 a.m.

State Bank of India: Awareness camp on mobile banking, R. Venkatachalam, Mayor, chief guest, Zonal office, 10 a.m.

DRDO-BU Centre for Life Science and Defence Research and Development Organisation: Inauguration of DRDO-BU Centre for Life Sciences Building, Union Minister for Defence A.K. Antony, chief guest, M.P. Saminathan, Highways Minister, presides, Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat, SA to RM, secretary, Defence R&D, DG, DRDO, A. Sivathanu Pillai, CEO and MD of Brahmos Aerospace, and Dr. W. Selvamurthy, Chief Controller R & D (LS) DRDO, will felicitate, Dr. Usha Kirtilal Mehta Convention Centre, 4 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Workshop on mind mapping, college premises, 1.45 p.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and technology: Inauguration of Business Line Club and guest lecture on “Issues on Research Methods in Economic Analysis”, A.S. Vasudevan, Deputy General Manager of Karur Vysya Bank, inaugurates, PG Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Workshop on managing oracle database, conference hall, 2.30 p.m.; workshop on computer installation, 9.30 a.m.

Chandra Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual day, school premises, 5 p.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Workshop on jeans making, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Guruvayurappan Institute of Management: Blood donation camp, college campus, 9.30 a.m.

Karpagam University: Guest lecture on trends in food and beverage service, basic training restaurant, 3.30 p.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Placement camp, college auditorium, 10 a.m. ; seminar on ERP, seminar hall, 1.30 p.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Guest lecture, MBA conference hall, 3 p.m.

Avinashilingam University and Nutrition Society of India: Special lecture on “Understanding Malnutrition and Combating it with community participation”, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

BSNL: Expo, SN Kalyana Mandapam, 9.30 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

NGM College: Enviro awareness camp, Alkondan Hall, 9.30 a.m.; campus interview, 10.30 a.m.

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Sri Palimar Mutt: Naradhiya Purana discourse, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh Isai Class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Arulmigu Baladhandayudhapani Swamy Temple: Thai poosam pujas, Sukrawarpet, 10 a.m.

Arulmigu Venkatesa Perumal Temple: Thiruther Thiruvizha, Mondipalayam,

8 a.m.

Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy Temple: Thaipoosam pujas, Marudhamalai, 12 noon

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Discourse on Thiruvasagam, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 10 a.m.; 5 p.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita by T.S. Raghavendran, Purandharadhasar Hall, 4 p.m.

Isha Foundation: Music feast, Shenai recital by Ustad. Ali Ahamed Hussain Khan, yoga centre,

6.50 p.m.

Sadguru Sri Thyagaraja Trust: Mumoorthigal Mahotsavam, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple premises, 5 p.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Speech on AIDS awareness, Kunnathur Panchayat Union Elementary School, 4 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Talk on importance of plant identification, university campus, 2.30 p.m.; inauguration of programme on health education for adolescent age group, Government Higher Secondary School, Alandurai,

11 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Agoghtech’10, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic footcare and treatment clinic,

hospital premises,

2 p.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Health and wellness conclave, GRD Auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: “The Big Fight” – debate, GRDSCIB Hall, 2 p.m.

KCT Business School: Special address on “Career opportunities fro MBA students in stock broking services”, seminar hall,

10.45 a.m.

Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Workshop on TUKA CAD – demonstration,

MCA Lab, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Talk on corporate social responsibility, Indian Red Cross Society, 6.30 p.m.

Federation for Sustainable Development: Release of “Vizhi Alladhu Veezhundhumadhi”, Coimbatore Press Club, 4 p.m.

Government Arts College: GENERA – 10, auditorium,

9.30 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

BSNL: BSNL expo, SN Kalyana Mandapam, 9

.30 a.m.

Mahatma Gandhi Ashram: Meeting on cow protection and natural farming, Anaimallai, 6 a.m. onwards.

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NGM College: Extension service programme on communicative English, Government Higher Secondary School, Negamam, 3.30 p.m.; Students-GSE team meet, college campus, 2.30 p.m.

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NIFT-TEA College of Knitwear Fashion: State-level design contest, college auditorium, 10 a.m.

District administration: Grievances meeting, Collectorate, 10.30 a.m.

Pinnal Book Trust: Book fair, KRC City Centre, 11 a.m.

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Baladhandayuthapani Temple: Thai Poosam festival, Sukrawarpet, 7 a.m.

Subramania Swamy Temple: Thai Poosam festival, Marudamalai, 6 a.m.

Venkatesa Perumal Temple: Car festival, Mondipalayam, 8 a.m.

Thiruvasagar Punitha Peravai: Music class, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Lecture on ‘Samayangalakku Appall’ by N. Vidyasagar, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Sadguru Sri Thyagaraja Trust: Music programme by children, 2.30 p.m.

District Administration: A. Raja, Union Communications Minister, inaugurates new building of Sirumugai Town Panchayat, Pongalur N. Palanisamy, State Rural Industries Minister, inaugurates computer centre, P. Umanath, Collector, presides, 10 a.m.

K.G. Hospital: V.K. Subburaj, Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, inaugurates Heart Failure Clinic, 9.30 a.m.; update in cardiology, 6 p.m.

Kaumaramatalayam: Release of special cover by V. Rajaraman, Postmaster General, Western Region, C. Subramaniam, former Vice-Chancellor of Tamil University, chief guest, 10.30 a.m.

CII: Valedictory of regional summit on ‘Quality in Education’, J. Philip, Vice-Chairman and president, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, speaks, The Residency, Avanashi Road, 3.30 p.m.

Rotary Coimbatore West: Meeting, Jenneys Club, 7.30 p.m.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Seminar on ‘FDI, ECB Forex’, 6 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Nakshatra: Free eye screening camp, Athar Jama-ath School, Karumbukkadai, 9 a.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, Peelamedu, 9.30 a.m.

C-Plast ’10: Plastic industry conference and exhibition, CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, 10.30 a.m.

Nehru Yuva Kendra: Village Youth Cultural Festival, A. Raja, Union Communications Minister, K. Ramachandran, State Minister for Khadi, guests, V.O.C. Park Grounds, 7.30 p.m.

Sardar Vallabhbai Institute of Textile Management: Interactive session on ‘Energy Conservation’, S. Ashok, Energy Adviser, Petroleum Conservation Research Association, participates, Peelamedu, 9.30 a.m.

Young Leaders Global Conclave: Arvind Kaul, CEO, Vestas, Manickam Ramaswami, Chairman, Loyal Textiles, speak on ‘Managing India—Industrial Scenario’, 9.30 a.m.; B.S. Raghavan, former IAS officer, Sriram Sankaran, Managing Director, Synchron Group, speak on ‘Managing India-Administration Scenario’, 2 p.m.; S. Gurumurthy, columnist, speaks on ‘Managing India – Economic Scenario’, 4.30 p.m., PSG College of Technology.

PSG College of Pharmacy: Conference on ‘Drug Delivery’, 9 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Symposium on ‘Management Research – A Revisit’, 9 a.m.

KGISL-IIM: Workshop on ‘Software Testing’, 9.30 a.m.

K.G. College of Health Sciences: Lamp lighting ceremony, V.K. Subburaj, Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, GeDee Audito rium, Avanashi Road, 2 p.m.

Karpagam University: Guest lecture on ‘Finite Element Methods – Theory and Applications’, 10 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: ‘Shresht ‘10’ symposium, A. Thangasamy, Programme Manager, Samcys Technologies, chief guest, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology: P. Sivanandi, Police Commissioner, flags off marathon, 6 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: EMC Technology Day, Krishna Kant, Senior Programme Mana ger- South Asia, EMC Academic Alliance Programme, 9 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Workshop on ‘Computer Hardware Installation’, 9 a.m.

KCT Business School: S. Gurumurthy, columnist, speaks on ‘Global Recession and Resurgence of India’, 11 a.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: Campus recruitment, 10 a.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Arts and Science College: NSS camp, Jadayampalayam, 10 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Stress management programme for women police constables, N. Kamini, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime and Traffic) presides, 10 a.m.; Workshop on ‘Tools to Explore Similarity Search and Sequence Analysis’, 10 a.m.

KTVR Knowledge Park for Engineering and Technology: Polio immunisation awareness camp, Madhampalayam, 10 a.m.

CBM Educational Institutions: Founder’s Day, B. Ilango, former Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiar University, speaks, 10.45 a.m.

KV Institute of Management of Information Studies: Gestur’s Caza’10, 9 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal Polytechnic College: NSS camp, Kuppepalayam, 4 p.m.

GCT-70 Batch: Alumni meet, 10 a.m.

Chavara Vidya Bhavan: Silver Jubilee celebrations, Mar Jacob Manathodath, Bishop of Palakkad, participates, 10.30 a.m.

Geethanjali Matric. Higher Sec. School: Annual Day, 4 p.m.

T.V. Sekharan Memorial Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual Day, A. Sivakumar, Air Customs Officer, chief guest, 4 p.m.

Premier Vidyaa Vikash Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual Day, Kavidasan, Director, Roots Industries, chief guest, 5.30 p.m.

S.P. Narasimhulu Naidu Memorial High School: Literary Association valedictory, 2.30 p.m.

Adwaith GNS Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual Day, P. Umanath, Collector, B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore Kendra, guests, 5.45 p.m.

Vasavi Vidyalaya: Annual Day, 3 p.m.

Melur Meadows: Naturopathy rejuvenation camp, Kumaran Kundru Village, 5 a.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Training in C ++ Programming for Plus-Two students, STC City Centre, Murugappa Complex, 4.30 p.m.

NIFT-TEA College of Knitwear Fashion: Award ceremony of the State-level French model examination, Avinashilingam University for Women Vice-chancellor Saroja Prabhakaran, chief guest, auditorium, 10 a.m.

Pinnal Book Trust: Book Fair and Short film festival, K. R. C. City centre, 11 a.m.

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Religion

Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Arulmigu Venkatesa Perumal Temple: Ther thiruvizha, Mondipalayam, 5 a.m. onwards

Arulmigu Baladhandayudhapani Swamy Temple: Thaipoosa vizha, Sukrawarpet, 10 a.m.

Sri Kamakshi Ambal Aalayam: Musical programme by S. Rajeswari Ravisankar and V. Saroja, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple: Thaipoosam Ther Thiruvizha, Marudhamalai, 7.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruppugazh class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Culture

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Rainbow 2010, Art exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 10 a.m.

Sadguru Sri Thyagaraja Trust: Mum Moorthigal Mahotsavam, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple premises, 6 p.m.

General

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University: Individualised training programme for children with hearing impair ment, RKMVU-FDMSE, 9.30 a.m.

Shri Nehru Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual day, 5 p.m.

The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore: Seminar on goods and services tax, chamber towers, 5.30 p.m.

Bharathiar University and Indian Academy of Sciences: Workshop on structure, function and design of biomolecules, college premises, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: Symposium on energy and the environment, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Multi-level marketing programme, 10.30 a.m.

Karunya University: Industry-institute interaction meeting, school premises, 10 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Brand Expo ‘10, 9.30 a.m.; entrepreneurship awareness camp, 9.30 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Chinmaya Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Sports day celebrations, 8.30 a.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Zest 2010, 1.30 p.m.

Talk on the essence of final year project, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Top cadres -2010, 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Seminar on emerging trends in commerce, economics and management, seminar hall, 10 a.m.; NETCEM 2010, 9 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Mathematics quiz, seminar hall, 12.30 p.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Credise’2010, 9.30 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: EMC Technology Day and IQUBE 2010, Krishna Kant, Senior Programme Manager, EMC Academic Alliance Programme, chief guest, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Seminar and inter-college meet, 9.30 a.m.; State-level seminar, 9.30 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Dental check up camp, Kunnathur, 8 a.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Robotics club inauguration, 10 a.m.

San International Business School: Inauguration of Mahatma Service Centre, 10 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: Signing of MoU with DyStar India, 12.15 p.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on maintenance of generators, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Environmental awareness programme, Sathyam Hall, 9 a.m.; seminar on medical references in “Padinenkeezhkanakku”, 9.15 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Inauguration of The Business Line Club, N. Chandran, Managing Director of Eastman Export Global Clothing, chief guest, KCE Auditorium, 2.30 p.m.

National Model Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual day, 5.30 p.m.

PSG College of Pharmacy: Tnternational conference on drug delivery, Dr. Paul Heng, GEA NUS Pharmaceutical processing Research Laboratory, National University of Singapore, delivers keynote address, 9 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Workshop on open source software, smart room, 10 a.m.; workshop on entrepreneurship development programme, 10 a.m.; Sarvodaya Day celebrations, Thiruchitrambalam Auditorium, 10.30 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Workshop, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department and Coimbatore District Consumer Organisations: Consumer awareness programme, P. Umanath, District Collector, chief guest, PSG Sarvajana Higher Secondary School, 10 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies: Sadhana’ 10, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

DJ Academy of Managerial Excellence: Graduation day, M.M. Murugappan, vice-chairman, Murugappa Group of Companies, chief guest, 5 p.m.

Divyodaya: Paper presentation competition on Youth As a Salve to Global Environmental Crisis, Valluvar hall, 12 p.m.; Peace Week celebration valedictory, 91,geetha Hall road, 3 p.m.

CODISSIA- SIDBI Industrial Services: Counselling and guidance to entrepreneurs, CODISSIA Conference hall, 3 p.m.

Innovative Trade Fairs: C-Plast 2010, CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, 10 a.m.

KTVR Knowledge Park for Engineering and Technology: Interaction programme on developing core competency, multipurpose hall, 3.30 p.m.

CII: Regional summit on quality in education, Anshul Mishra, Commissioner, Coimbatore Corporation, inaugurates, Hotel Residency, 9.30 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: GRG-Innovation Entrepreneurship Development Centre inauguration, 2.30 p.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: National-level technical symposium “SHRESHT’10”, 9.30 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: National-level technical symposium “e-spark 2010”, 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on “Star labelling towards energy conservation-an overview of BEE”, 9.15 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: EMC Technology Day, 9 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Lecture on “PHP&MYSQL”, 10.30 a.m.

Karpagam Polytechnic College: National-level technical sysmposium “Energy and environment”, S.Mahalingam, National president, Energy and Fuel Users Association of India, Chennai, chief guest, 3.30 p.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: Placement training programme, 10 a.m.

Indian Overseas Bank: Pongalur N.Palanisamy, Minister, inaugurates branch, Vadambacherry, 9.30 a.m.

Nehru Yuva Kendra: Rural Youth Cultural Festival, VOC Grounds, 7.30 p.m.

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P.A. College of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on the challenges and opportunities in IT sector, 10.30 a.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: C++ programming, STC City Centre, 4.30 p.m.

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Subramania Swamy Temple: Thaipoosam festival, discourse, Marudamalai, 10 a.m.

Baladhandayuthapani Swami Temple: Thaipoosam festival, Sukrawarpet, 10 a.m.

Venkatesa Perumal Temple: Car festival, Mondipalayam, 8 a.m.

Apthasahaya Sundara Vinayaka Temple: Kumbhabishekam, Curio Garden Avenue, 9.05 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Discourse on Bhagavatham by T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar Hall, R.S. Puram, 4 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh class, Sharadambal Temple, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punitha Peravai Trust: Periyapuranam class, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

District Administration: Griev ances redressal meeting for LPG consumers, Collectorate, 4 p.m.

The Hindu-HPCL-Stanes School: Cycle rally as part of Oil Conservation Fortnight, R. Radhakrishnan, General Manager, South Zone, HPCL, flags off at Regional Office, Oppanakara Street, 9.30 a.m.

ICWAI: J. Sridhar, Chairman of Coimbatore Chapter, inaugurates satellite coaching centre at PSG Institute of Management, Peelamedu, 6.15 p.m.

Chitrakala Academy-Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: ‘Rainbow 2010’ art exhibition, S. Thangavel, Territory Manager, Bharat Petroleum, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 5.30 p.m.

New Century Book House: Book Fair, opposite Central Bus Stand, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Happy Valley B-School – Karur Vysya Bank: Business Line Club lecture series, G. Karthikeyan, Director, GK Management Services, speaks on ‘Opportunities in the Borderless World’, M. Balasubramanian, Assistant General Manager, Karur Vysya Bank, keynote address, Veerappanur, 10 a.m.

JCI: Orientation programme by Ameet K. Hingorani, Hotel Sri Annapoorna, R.S. Puram, 7. p.m.

TNAU: Training in production, post-harvest and marketing of mango, P. Subbian, Registrar, inaugurates, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Workshop on ‘Entrepreneurship Development Programme’, S. Ashokan, General Manager, District Industries Centre, inaugurates, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Special competitions, 9.30 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Guest lecture on ‘Self-confidence Building and Achievement Motivation’ by M. Sooriyan, Management Consultant and HRD Trainer, Ramraj Cotton, Neelambur, 11 a.m.

KCT Business School: Presentation on ‘Market Survey of 3G Mobile Services of BSNL in Coimbatore and Tirupur’ and release of survey report, B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Co-Chairman, Kumarguru College of Technology, presides, P.T. Mathew, Principal General Manager, BSNL, guest of honour, 3 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University: Programme on ‘Individualised Training Programme for Children with Hearing Impairment’, 9.30 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Entrepreneurship awareness camp, 10 a.m.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of ‘Compubeon 2010’, K. Ilango, president, CODISSIA, guest of honour, Eachanari, 10 a.m.

R.V.S. Faculty of Management: Guest lecture on ‘POM and TORA software, 2 p.m.

Dr. S.N.S. Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of programme – ‘Growth – A Guide to Cultivating Self-development’, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Conference on ‘Recent Trends in Computing’, 10 a.m.

Suburban School: Annual Day, N.V. Nagasubramaniam, school committee president, presides, Ramnagar, 2.45 p.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: C ++ Programming training for Plus-Two students, STC City Centre, Murugappa Complex, 4.30 p.m.

Sree Ramu College of Arts and Science: Graduation Day, V. Sengodan, Secretary and Principal, S.N.R. and Sons College, chief guest, 10 a.m.

NGM College: Workshop on ‘Identification of Research Problems and Application of Statistical Tools in Social Science Research’, 9.30 a.m.; Tamil Department meeting, poet Sirpi participates, 10.30 a.m.

R.K.R. College of Education: Inauguration of Sathguru Sree Sairam Hall, C. Vellusamy, Chairman, Udumalpet Municipality, chief guest, 3.30 p.m.

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Sadhana Sadan: Lecture on Ramakrishna’s teachings by Gayathri, Madavh Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Maadhwa Samrakshana Seva Samithi: Vidhyesha Theertha Swami of Bhandarakeri Math, Udupi, inaugurates, Ananda Theertha Mandir, Samy Iyer Street, 5.30 p.m.

Shri Bhandarakeri Math: Swamiji of Shri Bhandrakjeri Math speaks on ‘Srimad Ramayana’, 4-A, Vincent Colony, RS Puram, 6 p.m.

Isha Foundation: Sadhguru Darshan, Isha Yoga centre, Velliangiri Foot Hills, 6.20 p.m.

Subramania Swamy Temple: Thaipposa Ther Thiruvizha, vaasthu santhi, Marudhamalai, 7 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh class, Annapoorneswari Temple, RS Puram, 4 p.m.

Rathna Vinayakar Temple: ‘Thiruvasaga Mutrodal-Isai Vazhiapadu’ by Swarna Somasundaram, RS Puram, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Baladhandayuthapani Swamy Temple: Thaipoosam festival, Maheswari Sarguru speaks on ‘Kandapuranam’, Sukravarpettai, 7.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punithar Peravai: Thiruvasaga Isai Vaguppu,. Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukkoodam, 33,12th Cross Street, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sri Rajaganapathi Bhajana Mandali: Unjavirthi and Ashtapahi Bhajan, Perur, 7 a.m.

Aasthika Samajam and Srinama Sangeerthana Trust: ‘Unjavruddhi’, TAMBRAS, Vadavalli, 8.30 a.m.

Venkatesa Perumal Temple: Anna Vahanam, Mondipalayam, 8 p.m.

BSNL: A.Raja, Union Minister of Communications and IT, launches 3G mobile services, Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam, 10 a.m.

HDFC: Property fair, Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam, 3.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Rotary Central: Conferment of ‘Vocational Excellence Award’ on K.Maruthachalam, MD, Photocentre, B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Chairman, BVB, Coimbatore chapter, chief guest, The Residency, 6.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore and Rotary Metropolis: Training programme, ‘Magic of Success’, Kikani School, 9 a.m.

Rotary Spectrum and Sripathi Paper and Boards: ‘Gyan Daan 2010’, (workshop on IFRS and Direct Tax Code), The Residency, 8.55 a.m.

KGISLIIM CSI chapter: Workshop on ‘Oracle 91, Software Testing & Networking’, 10 a.m.

Karpagam Polytechnic College Amateur Radio Club: M.Rajendran, VU2FMM Chief Engineer, chief guest, 2 p.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Parent-teachers meeting, 10 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Workshop on ‘Structural bioinformatics’, 10 a.m.; seminar on ‘Violence against women’, 10 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Faculty development programme, 10 a.m.

PSG Polytechnic Students Union: National level technical symposium ‘Meet’, college premises, 9 a.m.

All Religious Affinity Movement: Pongal festival, Sathyanarayana Hall, West Power House Road, 10.30 a.m.

GCT: International seminar on ‘State of Art in Hardware’, 10 a.m.

KG College of Arts and Science and KGISL: National workshop on ‘Software Testing and Quality Assurance’, Saravanampatti, 9.30 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Tech Analyst Trade Well Securities’, Viraliyur, 10 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Lecture by G.Girija, Department of Mathematics, LRG College, Tiruppur, 10 a.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Mission 10X certification workshop, SS Kulam, 9 a.m.

Annai Meenakshi College of Nursing: National workshop on ‘Orientamento for Effective Community Practice and Antrag Biostatistik Nursing’, 9 a.m.

Christ the King Polytechnic College: Lecture on ‘Nijamaghum Nilavu Payanam’ by Mylsamy Annadurai, Project Director, Chandrayan, I&II, Otthakalmandapam, 10 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: International conference on ‘Computing, Communication and IT Applications’, Kovaipudur, 3 p.m.

New Century Book House: National Book Fair, near Hotel Tamil Nadu, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m. to 9.30 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop on ‘Mathcad’, Hotel CAG Pride, 9 a.m.

Vivekananda Kendra: Swami Vivekananda Jayanthi, Saroja Prabakaran, VC, Avinashilingam University, inaugurates, university premises, 5.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Malayali Samajam (Ladies Wing): Annual Day, N.Kamini, DC (Crime and Traffic), chief guest, Gopalan Nair Memorial Auditorium, Gandhipuram, 5.30 p.m.

Committee of Hosts: Readers’ meeting with writer Jayamohan, Sanmarga Sangam, 5.30 p.m.

Corporation: Free medical camp under ‘Varumun Kappom’ project, Gens Matriculation School, GM Nagar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AVB Matriculation HSS: Annual Day, Mylsamy Annadurai, Project Director, Chandrayan I and II, chief guest, Thekkupalayam, 5 p.m.

Department of Education and Alumni of Govt Boys HSS: Thangam Thennarasu, Education Minister, inaugurates auditorium, school premises, 4 p.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Entrepreneurship workshop on ‘Chance Favours the Prepared Mind’, 9 a.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Training in C ++ programming, STC City Centre, Murugappa Complex, 4.30 p.m.

NGM College: Lecture on ‘Advanced Java’, 10 a.m.

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Shri Bhandrakeri Math: Discourse on Ramayana, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, 6 p.m.; discourse on Bhagawad Gita, 1-A, 4th Street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.

Arulmigu Venkatesa Perumal Temple: Car procession, Mondipalayam, 8 p.m.

Sathguru Harsha Matha Charitable Trust: Birthday of Sree Harsha Mathaji, temple premises, KNG Pudur, 6 a.m. onwards.

Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Madhav Nagar, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruppugazh class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Arulmigu Baladhandayudhapani Swamy Temple: Thai Poosam festival, Sukrawarpet, 5 a.m. onwards.

Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple: Musical programme, temple premises, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.

CODISSIA – SIDBI Industrial Services: Counselling and guidance to entrepreneurs, conference hall, 3 p.m.

CODISSIA: Meeting, trade fair complex, 6 p.m.

GKD Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Sports day, school premises, 9 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Biofocuz, college premises, 9 a.m.; seminar on “Violence against Women”, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran Academy of Management: Entrepreneurship awareness programme, 10 a.m.

Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology: Inauguration of management association, 10.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on ESI Act, conference hall, 2 p.m.; training on first aid, conference hall, 9 a.m.

6(TN) Med Coy NCC: Annual training camp, CMS College of Science and Commerce, 10 a.m.

Christ the King Polytechnic College: Debate, college campus, 10 a.m.

Government Arts College: Valediction of meeting on “Role of Kongu Region in the National Movement”, auditorium, 3 p.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Conference on computing, communication and information technology applications, college campus, 10 a.m.

Tamil Development Department: Workshop, Government College of Education for Women, 10 a.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development and NABARD: Seminar on dairy cattle management, curry leaf and cut flowers, IARD Hall, 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Seminar on “Creating Leaders”, MBA Class Room, 2 p.m.; seminar on recent perspectives in nanotechnology, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar on personality development, college auditorium, 10 a.m.

Tejaa Shakthi Institute of Technology for Women: Inauguration of science association, college premises, 3:05 p.m.

Sri Gee College of Arts and Science: Seminar on network security, Thiruvarangam hall, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Workshop on functioning of stock exchange of India, seminar hall, 9.45 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Exotica’10, college premises, 6.30 p.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Workshop, institute premises, 9 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Seminar on best practices in integrating teaching with research, Chandra Seminar Hall, 9.45 a.m.

Karpagam University: Lamp lighting and oath taking ceremony, college campus, 3.30 p.m.

KGiSl-IIM: Software testing workshop, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Physics Association meeting, Gallery Hall, 2 p.m.

Lions Clubs International: Diabetic awareness rally, Red Cross Circle, 10 a.m.

Annai Meenakshi College of Nursing: Orientation for effective community practice, college premises, 9 a.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Faculty development programme, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology: Workshop on sustainable technologies, college campus, 10 a.m.

ISWA: Painting exhibition on environment, Gandhipuram, 9 a.m.

Vivekananda Kendra: Yoga-based stress management course, Government College Hostel, 5 a.m.

Highways Department: Inauguration of roads and bridges, Pongalur N. Palanisamy, Minister and M.P. Saminathan, Minister, participate, Near Textool Bridge, Ganapathy, 6 p.m.

NGM College: Subash Chandrabose Birth Anniversary celebrations, 2 p.m.; lecture on stress management, college campus, 11 a.m.; lecture on life and literature, Alkondan Hall, 2.30 p.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: C++ programming, STC City Centre, 4.30 p.m.

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Kovai Nagarathar Illaignyar Sangham: Special abishegam, Arulmigu Vinayagar – Murugar – Mariamman Temple, Kattoor, 6.30 p.m.

Shri Bhandrakeri Math: Discourse on Srimad Ramayana, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.; discourse on Bhagawad Gita, 1-A, 4th Street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.

Sri Varasiddhi Vinayagar, Sri Varadharaja Perumal, Sri Mahalakshmi, Sri Varadha Anjaneyar Temples: Special pujas, Vignesh Nagar, Vilankurichi Road, 5 a.m. onwards.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Saiva Siddhantha Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Arulmigu Bala Dhandayudhapani Swamy Temple: Thai Poosam festival, 5 a.m. onwards.

Sadhana Sadhan: Sundarakandam discourse, Madhav Nagar, 11 a.m.; discourse on Upanishad, 6 p.m.

TNAU: Muthamizh Vizha 2010, Anna Arangam, 9.30 a.m.

Tamil Development Department: Workshop, Government college of Education for women, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Seminar on innovative construction materials, PG Seminar Hall, 4 p.m.

Thiru Avinashilingam Girls Higher Secondary School: Lamp lighting ceremony, Thiruchitrambalam Auditorium, 4.30 p.m.

Christ the King Polytechnic College: Silver jubilee celebrations, college campus, 10 a.m.

Angappa College: Orientation programme for interview skills, college campus, 11 a.m.

Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Sciences: Aeroplus 2010, Panditji Hall, 9.30 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Conference on computing, communication and information technology applications, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Governing Body Meeting, conference hall, 6 p.m. ; training on First Aid, 9 a.m.; training on quality circle, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

Government Arts College: Inauguration of seminar on role of Kongu region in the national movement, auditorium, 10 a.m.

SNT Global Academy of Management Studies and Technology: Value-based management talk, college premises, 10 a.m.

Dr. NGP Business School: Placement readiness programme, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

6 (TN) Med Coy NCC: Training camp, CMS College of Science and commerce, 4 p.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Lecture on creativity in marketing, MBA seminar hall, 2 p.m.

Coimbatore Branch of the SIRC of the ICAI: Talk on company law board, branch premises, 6 p.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Talk on ITC WOW recycling initiative, college campus, 2.30 p.m.

G.R. Damodaran Academy of Management: Entrepreneurship awareness programme, college campus, 10 a.m.

Shanti Ashram: SHG meeting, Ashram premises, 11.30 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development and NABARD: Seminar on dairy cattle management, curry leaf and cut flowers, IARD seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Talk on corporate governance and strategic management, seminar hall, 11 a.m.; C++ programming training, STC City Centre, 4.30 p.m.

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Sri Bhagavathashrama Prathistana: Discourse on Srimad Ramayana, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.; discourse on Srimad Bhagawad Gita, 1-A, 4th Street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thirumurai Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Inauguration of Master of Social Work, Thiruchitrambalam Auditorium, 11 a.m.

Rotary Clubs of Coimbatore G27: welcome reception, Jennys Club, 7 p.m.

GRG Institutions: Founders’ Day, C. Swaminathan, Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiar University, chief guest, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, 5 p.m.

Titan HMG: Product launch, Patricia Hewitt, MP and Chair of the UK India Business Council, chief guest, The Residency, 6.46 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: C++ programming training, STC City Centre, 4.30 p.m.

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Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Training in C++ programming, STC City Centre, 4.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh Class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Panniru Thirumurai Thodar Muttrodal, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 10 a.m.; 5 p.m.

Sri Raja Ganapathy Bhajana Mandali: Sri Rama Nama Akanda Bhajan, Perur, 5.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Chapter of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India: Coaching classes for foundation, executive and professional programmes, institute premises, Mettupalayam Road, 6 p.m.

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic foot-care and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

SIEMA: Talk by Kavidasan, Director, Roots Industries, ND Hall, 6.15 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Cotton City: Meeting, Rajasthani Sangh, 7.30 p.m.

Sudha Hospitals: Inauguration, Pongalur N. Palanisamy, Minister, Chief Guest, R.S. Puram, 9.30 a.m.

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Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Training in C++ programming, STC City Centre, 4.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh Class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Panniru Thirumurai Thodar Muttrodal, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 10 a.m.; 5 p.m.

Sri Raja Ganapathy Bhajana Mandali: Sri Rama Nama Akanda Bhajan, Perur, 5.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Chapter of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India: Coaching classes for foundation, executive and professional programmes, institute premises, Mettupalayam Road, 6 p.m.

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic foot-care and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

SIEMA: Talk by Kavidasan, Director, Roots Industries, ND Hall, 6.15 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Cotton City: Meeting, Rajasthani Sangh, 7.30 p.m.

Sudha Hospitals: Inauguration, Pongalur N. Palanisamy, Minister, Chief Guest, R.S. Puram, 9.30 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Gayathri speaks on Ramakrishna Paramahamsar, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli,

11 a.m.

Thiruvasagar Punithar Peravai: Thiruvasagam classes, Kurundam Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Kootam,

33, 12th Cross, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli,

11 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh classes, Annapoorneswari temple,

R.S. Puram,

4 p.m.

P.N. Raghavendra Rao Memorial Educational Trust: Purandaradasar Aradhana, Abishegam, Alankaram, Lecture and Deeparadhana, Vocal by Chennai N. Vijay Siva and Party, Sri Raghavendraswamy Mutt, Kovapudur,

8.30 a.m.

Rajaganapathy Bhajana Mandali: Rama Nama Bhanai, Panja Muga Prasanna Raja Ganapathy temple, main road, Perur, 7 a.m.

International Society for Krishna Consciousness: Jagannath Rath Yatra, Rath Yatra, Ther Mutti, Raja Street,

2.30 p.m.

Raj Vidhya Kender: Satsang, Ardhra Hall, Huzur Road,

6 p.m.

Divine Dhiana Illam: Divine Bible convention, Dhiana Illam, Chintamanipudur,

10 a.m.

Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan: 15th Pongal Music Festival, Lecture demonstration on Karnataka Sangeetham enum yogam by K. Balasubramaniam (violin) and G. Prakash (Mridangam),

10.30 a.m.,

Bhavan’s school children vocal concert from Ajjanur,

5 p.m.,

O.S. Thiagarajan – Vocal, R. Ambika Prasad – Violin and S. Thiagarajan – Mridangam, Bhavan’s premises, DB Road,

6 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products by Women’s Self-Help Groups, Gandhipuram town bus stand,

10 a.m.

Rajasthani Utsav: Celebrating the Taste and Culture of Rajasthan, Shastri Grounds,

R.S. Puram,

9.30 a.m.

New Century Book House Private Limited: Book fair, near Hotel Tamil Nadu, Opposite to Gandhipuram bus stand,

10 a.m.

SRNV Alumni Association: Inauguration of Alumni Association, Prof.K. Gnasambandam, former Planning Commission Chairman, M. Thamizharuvi Manian, Sri Ramasamy Naidu Vidyalayam,

Lakshmi Naickenpalayam,

9 a.m.

Pioneer College of Arts and Science: Graduation day ceremony,

Vice-Chancellor of University of Madras, G. Thiruvasagam presides,

11 a.m.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Sharadamabal Temple, Race Course Road, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Abhaya Pradha Yoga Anjaneyar Temple, Sri Raghavendra Swami Mrithika Brindavan and Sri Rama Baktha Jana Trust: Sri Purandaradasar Aradhana celebrations, Sullivan Street Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Nagasai Trust: Akanda Nama Sapthaha, Sai Dheep Kalyana Mandapam, Mettupalayam Road, 8.30 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Periyapuranam class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Conferring ‘Sangeeth Samrat’ on Valayapatti A.R. Subramaniam and presentation of ‘Kovai Subri Muruga Gana Award’ on K.V. Nataraja Bhagavathar, Bhavan’s premises, 5.30 p.m.; vocal recital by Aruna Sairam, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Corporation: Urgent meeting of the Corporation council, Victoria Town Hall premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Pongal festival, college campus, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: NSS camp, Malumichampatty, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar on language of leadership, college auditorium, 10 a.m.

Guruvayurappan Institute of Management: Seminar on micro business for inclusive growth, college campus, 10 a.m.

SMS College of Arts and Science: Intellectual and aptitude test for school students, college campus, 9 a.m.

Stanes Higher Secondary School: International School Award – Exhibition, Anshul Mishra, Commissioner of Coimbatore Corporation, inaugurates, school premises, 9 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by self-help groups, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Sharadamabal Temple, Race Course Road, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Abhaya Pradha Yoga Anjaneyar Temple, Sri Raghavendra Swami Mrithika Brindavan and Sri Rama Baktha Jana Trust: Sri Purandaradasar Aradhana celebrations, Sullivan Street Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Nagasai Trust: Akanda Nama Sapthaha, Sai Dheep Kalyana Mandapam, Mettupalayam Road, 8.30 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Periyapuranam class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Conferring ‘Sangeeth Samrat’ on Valayapatti A.R. Subramaniam and presentation of ‘Kovai Subri Muruga Gana Award’ on K.V. Nataraja Bhagavathar, Bhavan’s premises, 5.30 p.m.; vocal recital by Aruna Sairam, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Corporation: Urgent meeting of the Corporation council, Victoria Town Hall premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Pongal festival, college campus, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: NSS camp, Malumichampatty, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar on language of leadership, college auditorium, 10 a.m.

Guruvayurappan Institute of Management: Seminar on micro business for inclusive growth, college campus, 10 a.m.

SMS College of Arts and Science: Intellectual and aptitude test for school students, college campus, 9 a.m.

Stanes Higher Secondary School: International School Award – Exhibition, Anshul Mishra, Commissioner of Coimbatore Corporation, inaugurates, school premises, 9 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by self-help groups, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

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Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Margazhi festival, discourse by O.R. Devanathan, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh class, Suburban School, Rajaji Road, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punithaperavai Trust: Thirumurai Isai classes, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Nagasai Trust: Akanda Nama Sapthaham, Sai Deep Mandapam, Mettupalayam Road, 8.30 a.m.

Sri Abhaya Pradha Yoga Anjaneyar Temple, Sri Raghavendraswamy Mrithika Brindavanam and Sri Rama Baktha Jana Sabha: Sri Purandaradasar Aradhana, Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple, Sullivan Street, 6.30 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition-cum-sale of items produced by self-help groups, Town Bus Stand, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Centre for Advocacy and Research: District-level Media Consultation on ‘Engaging with Concerns around HIV/AIDS- Towards a Co-ordinated Approach’, Alex Parimalam, Joint Director, IEC, Tamil Nadu AIDS Control Society, M. Doraikannan, Joint Director of Health Services, participate, Park Inn, 11 a.m.

Rotaract Club of Future League: Club Charter Day celebrations, Bon Bon, D.B. Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

New Century Book House: Book Fair, near Hotel Tamil Nadu, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

National Youth Awardees’ Welfare Association - People’s Centres: Blood donation camp, Coimbatore Medical College Hospital blood bank, 9.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Youth Day, seminar on ‘Role of Youth in National Development’, Saroja Prabhakaran, Vice-Chancellor, inaugurates, 10 a.m., valedictory address by T.K. Shanmuganandam, Chancellor, 3 p.m.; Chemistry Association meeting, Ramu Govindaswamy, Chair and Associate Professor, University of New Jersey, speaks on ‘Higher Education in U.S. – Application Process and Procedure’, 10.30 a.m.; NSS special camp valedictory, 11 a.m.

K.V. Institute of Management and Information Studies: Inauguration of Business Line Club, S. Ramanathan, Managing Director, S&M Kids Wear, chief guest, M. Balasubramanian, Assistant General Manager, Karur Vysya Bank, special guest, Kurumbapalayam, 11 a.m.

KGISL IMM: Workshop on ‘Networking’, Saravanampatti, 9.30 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Pongal celebrations, 10 a.m.; inauguration of Red Ribbon Club, 2 p.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar on ‘Word Power Made Easy’, 10 a.m.; campus recruitment by Sharp Infotech Solutions, 10 a.m.; Seminar on ‘Bakthi Ilakiyam’, 12.30 p.m

M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai-C.S.I Bishop Appasamy College: Seminar on ‘Emerging Trends in Media’, Bishop Appasamy College, 9 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: ‘SPINTA 10’ inter-collegiate technical symposium, 10 a.m.

G.R.G. Polytechnic College: NSS camp valedictory, Vellanaipatti Panchayat, 4 p.m.

S.N.S. Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Pongal celebrations, 10 a.m.

Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College: Workshop on ‘Multi-media’, 9.30 a.m.; Book exhibition, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Matriculation Higher Secondary School: School Day, R. Ilango, Inspector of Matriculation Schools, distributes prizes, S.N.R. College Auditorium, 3.30 p.m.

Kongu Vellalar Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual Day, Kavidasan, Director, Roots Industries, guest, Somanur, 3 p.m.

Tirupur Kumaran College for Women: Designer contest Fashion Eclat-2010, 9.30 a.m.

Tirupur Shanmuganandha Sangeetha Sabha: Music and dance festival, Velayudhasamy Kalyanamandapam, 5 p.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh Isai Class,11 a.m.

Sri Naga Sai Trust: Akanda Nama Sapthaha, Sai Deep Kalyana Mandapam, Mettupalayam Road, 8.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Thiruppavai Discourse, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruvasaga Muttrodal Murraieedu, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 10 a.m.; 5 p.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street junction, 5 a.m.

Sri Abhaya Pradha Yoga Anjaneyar Temple, Sri Raghavendraswamy Mrithika Brindavanam and Sri Rama Baktha Jana Sabha: Sri Purandaradasar Aradhana, Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple, Sullivan Street, 6.30 p.m.

KCT Business School and Business Line: Inauguration of Business Line Club, P. Kanagasabapathi, Director – Tamil Nadu Institute of Urban Studies, chief guest, Sir C.V. Raman Hall, 11 a.m.

GRD School of Commerce and International Business and Business Line: Inauguration of Business Line Club lecture series, Alvin Saldanha, Chief Creative Officer of Idea Domain, chief guest, GRD SCIB Hall, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar on software testing, seminar hall, 1.30 p.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Inauguration of association for Business Management, institute premises, 10 a.m.

KGISL – IIM: Workshop on software testing and networking, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Workshop on Examination Menu, Dhanam Hall, 10 a.m.

Kongunadu Arts and Science College: Pongal Vizha, college premises, 4.30 p.m.

Rathinam Arts and Science College: Valediction of NSS camp, Chokkanur, 8 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Euphonyx 2010, college campus, 9 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: Address by S. Sridhar, Chairman and Managing Director of Central Bank of India, on “The Effective Role of Youth in India’s Socio-Economic Development – The Demographic Dividend”, D-Block Conference Hall, 4.30 p.m.

Pioneer College of Arts and Science: Entrepreneurship development programme, Devarajan Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Sr. A.Ramasamy Matriculation and Higher Secondary School: Annual day, 4.45 p.m.

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic footcare and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Workshop on RAPD and IONEXCHANGE CHROMATOGRAPHY”, college premises, 10 a.m.; workshop on cocktails and mocktails, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Lecture on recovery of trends in IT field, college premises, 11 a.m.

The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore: Meeting, Chamber Towers, 6 p.m.

MSME DI: Industrial motivation camp, Patel Road, 10 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Shanmughananda Sangeetha Sabha: Isai Amutham, Velayuthasamy Thirumana Mandapam, 5 p.m.

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Sri Raghavendra Swami Mruthika Brindavanam and Sri Rama Bhakta Jana Trust: Sri Purandara Dasar Aradhanai, Sri Raghavendra Swami Temple, Sullivan Street, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Krishna Sweets – Eppo Varuvaro: Prof. Pranatharthiharan speaks on Pamban Swamigal, Sri Ayyappan Pooja Sangham, Ram Nagar, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Prof. Gayathri speaks on Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Sri Nagasayi Trust: Sapthagam, Saideep mandapam, 8 a.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Discourse by O.R. Devanathan, Kothandaramasamy Temple, Ram Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punithar Peravai Trust: Thiruvasagam music classes, 33,12th cross street, New Thillai nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Marudhanayaga Mudaliar Annapoorni Ammal Thevara Patashala: Markazhi vazhipadu, Visweswara Swamy temple, Uppara Street – Raja Street junction, 5 a.m.

Raj Vidhya Kender: Satsang, Ardhra Hall, Huzur Road, 6 p.m.

District Blindness Control Society: Free eye camp, Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Pallapalayam, 9 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: classes, Annapoorneswari temple, R.S. Puram, 4 p.m.

Jeevajothi Women’s Fellowship: Gospel meeting, 10.30 a.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Rainbow 2010 series of painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, Avanashi Road, 9.30 a.m.

Bhooma Sasthriya Sangeetha Vidyalaya: Tenth year music festival, Sri Ramalinga Sowdeswari Hall, R.S. Puram, 2 p.m.

Kairali: Kerala Craft Fair 2010, Gujarat Samaj, Mettuppalayam Road, 9.30 a.m.

Vidya Vikasini Nursery School: Kids Fest 2010, Mettuppalayam Road, Thudialur, 5 p.m.

Bishop Ambrose College: Zerosia 2010, 9 a.m.

IDBI Bank: Home Loan exhibition, Rathna Regent, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Workshop on Life Skills, 9.30 a.m.

New Century Book House Private Limited: near Hotel Tamil Nadu, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Kalpana Medical Centre: Road Safety awareness week, Mettuppalayam Road, Kavundampalayam, 7.30 a.m.

SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Guest Lecture, 11 a.m.

Dr.Reddys and BKR Metro Heart Centre: awareness programme on heart attack, Brindavan Pal Grove, 3.30 p.m.

Government Arts College: 20th graduation day, 11 a.m.

Karpagam University: NSS camp, Malumichampatti, 4 p.m.

Institute of Chartered Accounts of India: Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes, S.S.N. Moorthy, speaks, 4 p.m.

CIET: Awareness programme on solar eclipse, 10 a.m.

GRG School of Management Studies: Interschool Bmeet Urjith 2010, 8.30 a.m.

Junior Chamber International Coimbatore Cosmo: Sweet melodies music competition for kids, Wonderkids Play school, Shanmugam Road, R.S. Puram, 9.30 a.m.

TNAU: Inauguration of Covai Flower Show, TNAU premises, 9 a.m.

GRG PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: National seminar on Bioresources-conservation and management, 9.30 a.m.

GRD College of Science: One day workshop, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Inauguration of research programmes and one day national seminar, 9 a.m.

KG College of Arts and Science: Galaxy 10, 9.30 a.m.

Rotary International District 2980: Dreams Conference, CODISSIA trade fair complex, Avanashi Road, 11 a.m.

TNEB: Grievance day, SE office, Tatabad, 10 a.m.

Kovai Vizha: Orumai Payanam, Koniamman Temple, 8 a.m., Vanavarayar Foundation, Incredible Coimbatore, Devanga School, 10 a.m., Innovations of Coimbatore, Kathir College of Engineering, Avanashi Road, Neelambur, 10 a.m., Run for Coimbatore, Ramalingam Chettiar High School, 6.15 a.m. Lecture on Art, PSG Institute of Management, 2.30 p.m., Dance by differently-abled children, Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan Matriculation school, 5.30 a.m., Coimbatore Vizha Quiz, 1.30 p.m.

Easa College of Engineering: Vivekanandar Jayanthi, 9 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: International Conference, 9 a.m.

Avanashilingam University for Women: Inauguration of noon meal centre, Kathirnaickenpalayam elementary school, 11 a.m.

KGISL – IIM: One day workshop on software testing, Saravanampatti, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Saicity: Vocational Excellence Award, Sindhi Vidyalaya Matriculation school, Velandipalayam, 6 p.m.

Sulur Lions Club: Governor’s annual visit, 6.30 p.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Parents – Teachers meet, 10 a.m.

PSG Polytechnic College: Valedictory function, 11.15 a.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: Pongal vizha celebrations, 3 p.m.

Alcoholic Anonymous: meeting, Krishna Nursing Home, 3 p.m.

Vivekalaya: Nrithya Samarpan, SNR Auditorium, 6 p.m.

Government College of Technology: International Workshop, 4 p.m.

Sri Jeyendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Red Ribbon Club, Seminar Hall, 2 p.m.

Tejaa Shakthi Institute of Technology: Workshop , 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and technology: Workshop, 10 a.m.

CMS College of Education: Citizenship training, Personality development, Ganapathy, 10 a.m.

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Sri Abhaya Pradha Yoga Anjaneyar Trust, Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mrithika Brindavan, Sri Rama Baktha Jana Trust: Sri Purandaradasar Aradhana Vizha, Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple, 6.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Discourse on Thiruppavai, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruppugazh Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Sri Krishna Sweets: Eppo Varuvaro talks, Sri Ayyappan Puja Sangham, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street junction, 5 a.m. onwards.

Art of Living: Basic yoga course, Sri Sri Anandam, Vadamadurai, 6 p.m.; Samarpan Hall, 6 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Thyaga Brahma Gananjali: Anjaneya Utsavam, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, 7 p.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science and Business Line: Inauguration of Business Line Club, Arvind Varchaswi, Director of Sumeru Group of Companies, MBA seminar hall, 2 p.m.

CMS Institute of Management Studies: Inauguration of Business Line Club, Col. Sridharan, Managing Director, Covai Properties (P) Ltd., 11.15 a.m.

Coimbatore Vizha: Multifath Bhajans, Soundaryam, 6.30 p.m.; Twenty 20 - Inter College Cricket Matches, Kumaraguru College of Technology; 9 a.m.; SNR Sons College; 9 am.; Special Tour of GeeDee Museum, GD Museum, 9 a.m.; Golden Dump - Wealth from Waste, KCT, 9 a.m. Kovaiyai Valartha Puravalarkalum Kalaigalum, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 10 a.m.; Nature in Miniature - Bonsai Tree Exhibition, Sanmarga Sangham, 10 a.m.; Incredible Coimbatorians - Art Show, Sanmarga Sangham, 10 a.m.; Contemporary Art Exhibition, PSG IM, 10 a.m.; Tree Plantation, Karpagam University, 10 a.m.; Historical Perspective of Management Education in Coimbatore, PSGIM, 6 p.m.; Classical Dance Performance - Thiyagaraja Aradhana, Shivanjali, 6.30 p.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop for lab instructors, college campus, 10 a.m.

Sri Gee College of Arts and Science: Founder’s Day celebrations, Thiruvarangam Hall, 10 a.m.

KCT Business School: Talk on “Direct and Indirect Taxation in India”, Sri Visveswaraya Hall, 10.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Designer show, college campus, 4.30 p.m.; talk on mutual funds, college campus, 2 p.m.

Kongunadu Arts and Science College: Smt. Vimala Umapathi Trust programme, college campus, 3 p.m.

CODISSIA – SIDBI Industrial Services: Counselling and guidance for entrepreneurs, conference hall, 3 p.m.

VLB Janakiammal Arts and Science College: Uzhavar Thirunaal, college campus, 10 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: ICAMAT 2010, seminar hall, 9 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science and Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology: In-service training programme for secondary grade science teachers of Coimbatore District, college campus, 3.30 p.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: Talk on a human resources, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

Government College of Technology: Workshop on advancements in concrete technology, college campus, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of Sugirtham, seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Seminar on bio-resources – conservation and management, college campus, 9.30 a.m.

Bharathiar University: Football tournament, Outdoor Stadium, 4 p.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on new destructive testing, college campus, 10 a.m.

SNS College of Engineering: Road safety week rally, Kurumbapalayam, 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Management: Workshop on financial modelling, MBA Hall, 10 a.m.

CMA: Talk on historical perspective of management education in Coimbatore, college campus, 6 p.m.

Ganga Medical Centre and Hospital: Lamp lighting ceremony and capping ceremony, hospital auditorium, 3.30 p.m.

CPI, CPM, AITUC, CITU: Chinniyampalayam Thygigal Memorial day, Chinniyampalayam, 4 p.m.

The Art of Living: YES workshop, Venkatalakshmi Kalyana Mandapam, 6 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Kairali: Kerala Craft Fair, Gujarat Samajam, 9.30 a.m.

Spark Creations: Property fair, Suguna Kalyana Mandapam, 10 a.m.

Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of seminar on research methods in information and communication engineering, college campus, 10 a.m.

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Coimbatore: “We’re here as agriculture students; but we learn about the whole culture.”

This was the opinion of some of the 34 students from Cornell University, USA, and 10 faculty members who visited the R.S. Puram Uzhavar Sandhai here on Wednesday as part of their visit to India.

The students spent five days in Coimbatore and the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU).

The visitors include 13 Indian students enrolled in a dual degree programme and master’s programme, held at Cornell in the US and TNAU in India.

Murugesa Boopathy, Vice-Chancellor of TNAU, greeted the students upon their arrival at the Uzhavar Sandhai. The R.S. Puram Uzhavar Sandhai accommodates 200 farmers every day and sells 70 tonnes of vegetables, he said.

The State Government has organised the sites like the one at R.S. Puram for the benefit of farmers which would help eliminate middlemen, he said.

K.V. Raman, a professor at Cornell University, encouraged the students to interact with the farmers and ask them about their produce.

Students spread out in the shandy and looked at the different crops.

Indian markets have more variety and the crops are less seasonal, said Daniel Joseph, an undergraduate student from Cornell.

Katherine Shea, a Master’s student at Cornell, asked a stall owner questions about his produce with Prof. Raman as an intermediary. They looked through various selections, and discussed prices. As Shea left, the stall owner presented her with spinach. And while Shea tried to pay, the owner insisted she take it as a gift.

Ms. Shea said she came on the trip to learn more about agriculture due to its vital role in society.

Discussing topics with dual enrolled Cornell/TNAU students has provided her with practical insight regarding theoretical topics discussed in class. “I think the exchange between the students (US and Indian) had been one of the most valuable parts of the course.”

Visha Kumari Venagopalan, a Cornell/ TNAU dual degree student, said she enjoyed interacting with the students from the US. She said they ask a lot of questions about India, and it makes for a good interactive session. She felt that the US had smaller markets compared to those in India, like the Uzhavar Sandhai.

Other students noticed differences between the two systems as well.

The markets have different objectives in the two countries, said Bohar Rajguru, a Cornell/ TNAU dual degree student from Trichur.

Ms. Shea added that in the US, farmers’ markets advertise organic food and sell for higher prices. In India, markets like the Uzhavar Sandhai benefit farmers, who don’t have to work through middlemen, and also consumers, who tend to pay lower prices. “Over here, better are prices for consumers and it benefits farmers as well.”

In addition to agriculture students, some students who came on the visit studied topics other than agriculture.

Olivia Diamond, an undergraduate and prospective medical student, said she had an interest in coming to India to serve with Doctor Without Borders, a charitable organisation, in the future.

As the visit to the market drew to an end, students had the chance to drink juice from tender coconuts and taste fresh fruits like grapes, papayas and bananas.

Prof. Tim Setter of Cornell University said it was valuable for the students to visit the market and see how a different system operated and why people made their decisions. More broadly, the visit allowed students to learn about India.

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Sri Thyaga Brahma Gananjali: Thyaga Brahma Aradhana, T.M. Krishnaa (Vocal), Mullaivasal G. Chandramouli (Violin), N. Manoj Siva (Mridangam), Tirupur Sri Kaviko Sridharkumar (Kanjira), Neyveli R. Santhanagopalan – Vocal, H.N. Bhakar – Violin, Tiruvarur Vaidhyanathan and Abhinav Seetharaman – Mridangam, Sri Venugopalasamy Temple, Sullivan Street, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasagar Punithar Peravai Charitable Trust: Evening class on Periyapuranam by Siva Yasodha, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Kootam, 33, 12th Cross, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sri Krishna Sweets-Eppo Varuvaro: So.So.Mi. Sundaram speaks, Sri Ayyappan Puja Sangham, Ram Nagar, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadan: Bhagavad Gita discourse by Shri. Sushantji, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Marudhanayaga Mudaliar Annapoorni Ammal Trust-Thevara Patashala: Markazhi Vazhipadu, Visweswara Swami Temple, Uppara Street-Raja Street Junction, 5 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: O.R. Devanathan Upanyasam, Sri Kothandarasamy Temple, Ram Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Dharma Sastha Pooja Sangham: 60th Anniversary celebrations, Sri Balija Naidu Marriage Hall, Subramaniam Road, R.S. Puram, 11 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Classes, Saradambal Temple Hall, Race Course Road, 6.30 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Rainbow 2010 series painting exhibition, S. Sethuram Trustee inaugurates, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust Art Gallery, Avanashi Road, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Kerala Craft Fair, Gujarat Samajam, Mettuppalayam, Near North Coimbatore, 9.30 a.m.

District Administration: Expo by Women’s Self Help Groups, Gandhipuram Town Bus stand, 10 a.m.

Nehru College of Management: Debate on viability of exclusive TV channel for education, Vaidurya Hall, 4.30 p.m.New Century Book House Private Limited: Book Exhibition, near Gandhipuram bus stand, Hotel Tamil Nadu, 9.30 a.m.

GRG School of Management: Industry-Institute Interface day on Social Entrepreneurship, Institute campus, 2.30 p.m.

Students Islamic Organisation of India: Awareness meeting, Saramedu main road, Karumbukkadai, 6.30 p.m.

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Gurudwara Singh Sabha: Birthday celebrations of Shri Guru Gobind Singh, Gurudwara Singh Sabha, VVC Layout, 8 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Art of Living: yoga class, Sri Sri Anandam, Vadamadurai, 6 p.m.; Samarpan Hall, Ramanathapuram, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Bhagawad Gita discourse, Madhav Nagar, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thirumurai Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street, 5 a.m.

Sri Krishna Sweets: Eppo Varuvaro talks, Sri Ayappan Puja Sangham, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: discourse on Thiruppavai, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Thyaga Brahma Gananjali: Unchavrithi, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Vizha: Nature Trek, Twenty 20 - Inter College Cricket Matches, Special Tour of GeeDee Museum, GD Museum, 9 a.m.; Pechu Poti - Kovain Varalatru Perumaigal, Sanmaraga Sangham, 10 a.m.; Paint on Canvas, Race Course, 10 a.m.; Puppet Show, Vankatalakshmi Kalyana Mandapam and Kasthuri Srinivasan Art Gallery, 10 a.m.; Incredible Coimbatorians - Art Show, Sanmarga Sangham, 10 a.m.; Seminar on Parenting Techniques, Stanes Higher Secondary School, 2.30 p.m.; Kovayin Varalaatru Sorpozhivugal, Sanmarga Sangham, 4.30 p.m.; Glimpses of Ancient Kongunadu, Oxford Book Store, 6 p.m.; Endemics in Nilgiris Biosphere, Ardhra Convention Centre, 6 p.m.; Poster Design Contest; Landmark Design Contest, Karpagam University, 10 a.m.

The Art of Living: youth empowerment and skills workshop, Venkatalakshmi Kalyana Mandapam, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis: meeting, SIEMA Hall, 7 p.m.

Kathir College of Education: inauguration of basic training for scout masters camp and community development service, 10.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: workshop on Time Management, Knowledge Management and Corporate Social Responsibility, CIMAT Auditorium, 10 a.m.; workshop on Basics of Supply Chain Management, CIMAT Seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: seminar on AIDS Awareness, college auditorium, 10 a.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: training on value engineering and value management, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Krishna Institute of Management: inauguration of management association club, seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

Kairali: Kerala Craft Fair, Gujarat Samaj, 9.30 a.m.

District Administration: exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

CCMT Education Cell: valediction of Chinmaya Khel Mela, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, Chairman of the Selection Committee, BCCI, Chief Guest, Arjuna Sports Field, 4 p.m.

PSG Institute of Management: Conference on Emerging Financial Markets, PSG IM, 10 a.m.

Cygmax Institute of Management Studies: launch of MBA placement brochure, 2 p.m.

RVS College of Engineering and Technology: guest lecture, seminar hall, 2 p.m.

Rathinam Arts and Science College: NSS camp, Chokkanur, 8 a.m.

Sri Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: NSS camp, Unjavelampatti, 9 a.m.

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Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living courses, Sri Sri Anandam, Vadamadurai, 6 p.m.; Samarpan Hall, Ramanathapuram, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh Class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Class on Thiruvasagam, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 10 a.m.; 5 p.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street junction, 5 a.m. onwards.

Sri Krishna Sweets: Eppo Varuvaro talks, Sri Ayyappan PUja Sangham, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: discourse on Thiruppavai, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Thyaga Brahma Gananjali: vocal recital by N. Vijaya Siva, Sri Venugopal Swamy Temple, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Vizha: Special Tour of GeeDee Museum, GD Museum, 9 a.m.; Incredible Coimbatorians - Art Show, Sanmarga Sagham, 10 a.m.; Paint on Canvas, Race Course, 10 a.m.; Puppet Show, Venkatalakshmi Kalyana Mandapam, 10 a.m.; 12 noon, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 10 a.m.; 12 noon; Aeromodeling Show , Police Grounds, 3 p.m.; Kovayin Varalaatru Sorpozhivugal, Sanmarga Sangham, 4.30 p.m.; lecture on “Small Industries in the Development of Coimbatore”, CODISSIA Hall, 6 p.m.

PSG Institute of Management: conference on Emerging Financial Markets, PSG IM, 10 a.m.

TNAU: inauguration of training on varietal purity testing, Agricultural Entomology Seminar Hall, 11 a.m.

GKNM Hospital: diabetic foot care and treatment clinic, 2 p.m.

Sri Narayana Guru College: NSS camp valediction, Ettimadai, 11 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: workshop on basics of supply chain management, CIMAT seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology and PSG College of Arts and Science: in-service training for secondary grade science teachers of Coimbatore District, Sangamam Hall, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: talk on “Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation”, Indian Red Cross Society Building, 6.30 p.m.

CCMT Education Cell: Chinmaya Khel Mela, Arjuna Sports Field, 7.30 a.m.; 2.30 p.m.

Kairali: Kerala Craft Fair, Gujarat Samajam, 9.30 a.m.

District Administration: exhibition , Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book Festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

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Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple: Avitta Mahotsavam, Temple premises, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m. Sri Krishna Sweets: Eppo Varuvaro talks, Sri Ayyappan Puja Sangham, 6 p.m.

Om Sri Gayathri Devi Nithya Kaingarya Puja Trust: Sri Radha Madhava Kalyana Mahotsavam, Sri Gayathri Devi Temple, Vedapatti, 8.30 a.m.

Arulmigu Sri Plague Mariamman Temple: Discourse, temple premises, Peelamedu, 7.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Annapoorneshwari Temple, 4 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.; Vishnu Sahasranama, 6 p.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street junction, 5 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruvasaga Isai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Discourse on Thiruppavai, Sri Kothanda ramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Raj Vidhya Kender: Discourse on ‘Search for Peace and Joy in Yourself’, Ardhra Hall, Huzur Road, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Coimbatore Vizha: Special tour of Gee Dee Museum, GD Museum, 9 a.m.; Incredible Coimbatorians - Art Show, Sanmarga Sangam, 10 am.; Paint on Canvas, Race Course, 10 a.m.; Development of Trade Union Movement in Coimbatore, CPC Auditorium, 6 p.m.; Brand Coimbatore - A Global Pump Destination, SIEMA Hall, 6 p.m.; Krishnaamrudham - a dance drama, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Matriculation Higher Secondary School, 6.30 p.m.

The Coimbatore District Hotels Association: Inauguration of Taste of Coimbatore, Pongalur N. Palanisamy, Minister, chief guest, District Collector P. Umanath, inaugurates, Corporation Commissioner Ansul Mishra lights the Kuthuvilakku, VOC Grounds, 3.30 p.m.

The Karnataka Association: Purandaradaasa Day celebrations, association premises, Tatabad, 8.30 a.m.

Kovai Athletic Club: Felicitation for National and State medallists, Police Community Hall, 6 p.m.

Lions Club, MV Eye Hospital, Tirupur TMF Hospital and Coimbatore District Blindness Prevention Society: Eye camp, Astro Health Centre, 9 a.m.

Madhwa Jadagapari Vardhana Mela: Madhwa Jadaga Parivardhana Mela, Sri Selva Vinayagar Temple, Kurichi, 9.30 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

National Handloom Development Corporation: Silk Fab, Smt. Padmavathi Ammal Cultural Centre, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Kairali: Kerala Craft Fair 2010, Gujarat Samajam, 9.30 a.m.

PSG Tech Alumni Association: Young Alumni meet, conference hall, 10.35 a.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: Alumni meet, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Workshop on Advanced Techniques in MATLAB, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Shree Jain Swetamber Terapanth Mahila Mandal: Fun Fair carnival, Terapanth Jain Bhavan, Ponnaihrajapuram, 2 p.m.

Mettupalayam

Arulmigu Ari Ayyappan Temple: Annual day programmes, Sivanpuram, 5.30 p.m.

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Engagements - Coimbatore

Religion

Manavala Kalai Mandram: World Peace Velvi, Corporation Kalai Arangam, 2 p.m.

Sri Aurobindo Society: Special meditation and New Year programmes, 8, Race Course, Thomas Park, 6 a.m.; 10 a.m.

Mahalingam Mariammal Manivizha Trust: Discourse, Purandaradasar Hall, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.; Vishnu Sahasranama, 6 p.m.

Thevara Padasaalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street, 5 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruppugazh class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Discourse on Thiruppavai, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Culture

Sri Krishna Sweets: ‘Eppo Varuvaro’ talks; presentation of Gnana Semmal awards, Sri Appyappan Puja Sangham, Ramnagar, 6 p.m.

General

Pranava Peetam Trust: Release of book ‘Dinam Dinam Thirumandiram’, 47, East Ponnurangam Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

ICWAI Coimbatore Chapter: Modular training programme, chapter premises, 5.30 p.m.

Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Symphony: Distribution of sweets and cakes, Uppilipalayam Signal, 8 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

National Handloom Development Corporation: Silk Fab exhibition, Smt. Padmavathi Ammal Cultural Centre, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Kerala Craft Fair 2010, Gujarati Samaj, Mettupalayam, 9.30 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

METTUPALAYAM

Arulmigu Sri Ayyappan Temple: Golden Jubilee celebrations, Sivanpuram, 7.30 a.m.

Nehru Yuva Kendra: Adventure training programme, Black Thunder Ground, Mettupalayam, 6.30 p.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Periya Puranam class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street, 5 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Vedha Abhivriddhi Trust: Veda Parayanam, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 8 a.m.; 2 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Discourse on Thiruppavai, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh class, Sharadambal Temple, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Chinmaya Mission: Lecture on Vishnu Sahasranama, Thadagam Road, 6.30 p.m.

Christhu Sishya Ashram: Meditation talk on Eternal Tabernacle of Love Holy Mass, Thadagam, 6.45 p.m.

The Bharat Scouts and Guides Association of Indian Railways: Exhibition, North Coimbatore Railway Station, 2.30 p.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Talk on Human Rights, Bhavan’s premises, 6 p.m.

All Bharat Confederation of Senior Citizens and Pensioners: Pensioners Day celebrations, Thiru Kudumba Samudaya Kudam, 10 a.m.

ICAI: CPE seminar on service tax, ICAI branch premises, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Midtown: Meeting, Rotary Midtown Hall, 7 p.m.

San International Business School: Inauguration of Business Line Club lecture series, Sujatha Krishnan, CEO of Suvai Foods, chief guest, college premises, 11 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Education: Orientation programme on health education, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Lecture on banking sector, GRDIM Hall, 9.30 a.m.

Sankara Institute of Management Science: Meeting, TKP hall, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Campus placement by Sutherland Global Services, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: Guest lectures, college premises, 9.30 a.m.; 11.30 a.m.; 2 p.m.

Sri Kalaivani College of Education: Valediction of citizenship training programme, college premises, 5.30 p.m.

Vidya Vikasini Opportunity School: Awareness camp for government officials on schemes and concessions for persons with disabilities, school premises, 10 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

National Handloom Development Corporation: Silk fab exhibition, Smt. Padmavathi Ammal Cultural Centre, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

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Isha Yoga: Yoga classes, Body and Mind, Saibaba Colony; Mani Mahal, Peelamedu, 6 p.m.

Shri Nehru Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Visit of Baba Ramdev, school premises, 5 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Discourse on Thiruppavai, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Vedha Abhivriddhi Trust: Veda parayanam, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 8 a.m.; 2 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thirumurai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Dots and Triangles – painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 9.30 a.m.

Indira Gandhi National Open University: Workshop on skill development through community colleges in apparel design and manufacturing, V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU and Chairman of Distance Education Council, chief guest, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Textile Management, 9.30 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar on communicative skills, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Guest lecture, college premises, 3 p.m.

Sri Narayana Guru College: NSS camp, Ettimadai, 11.15 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Computer training programme, computer lab, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kavi Arasu Kannadasan Arts and Literary Forum: Felicitation function, Mani Mahal, 6.30 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Education: Citizenship training camp, college premises, 9 a.m.

RVS Arts and Science College: NSS camp, Samalapuram, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis: Meeting, SIEMA Hall, 7 p.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

National Handloom Development Corporation: Silk exhibition, Padmavathi Ammal Cultural Centre, 10 a.m.

Nanjiah Lingammal Polytechnic College: NSS camp, Kallattiyur and Rangarajapuram, 8 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: discourse on Bhagawad Gita, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: discourse on Thiruppavai, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6 p.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street junction, 5 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thirumurai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sri Jagathguru Trust: Avitta Mahothsavam, Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple, R.S.Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Karunai Illam: Christmas celebrations, LF Minor Seminary, Koundempalayam, 10 a.m.

CROPS Prison Ministry: Christmas celebrations, YMCA premises, 7 p.m.

The Integral Yoga Institute of Coimbatore: Jayanthi celebrations of Sri Swami Satchidananda Maharaj, R.S. Puram, 5.30 p.m.

Amrita, PSG and KCT: TIFAC – CORE meet 2009, R. Chidambaram, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India and Chairman – TIFAC, chief guest, D Block conference hall, PSG College of Technology, 2 p.m.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: conference on “Cloud Computing, Smart Grid and Green IT, convention centre, 9.30 a.m.

Madras Agricultural Students’ Union: MASU Day 2009, Golden Jubilee Hall, 3.30 p.m.

National Handloom Development Corporation: Silk Fab inauguration, Pongalur N. Palanisamy, Minister, chief guest, Padmavathi Ammal Cultural Centre, 4.30 p.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: self motivation and mind relaxation programme, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology: workshop on “CIRCOT – Business Development Programme”, SIMA premises, 10.30 a.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: programme on mergers and amalgamation, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Sankara Institute of Management Science: mentoring session for final year MBAs, TKP Hall, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: on campus placement by Metlife Insurance, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: entrepreneurship awareness camp, GRG Polytechnic college, 9.30 a.m.

Government Arts College: seminar on role of kongu region in the national movement, 10 a.m.

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Information Technology and Management: integrated placement training programme, 9 a.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: tandoor workshop, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis: meeting, SIEMA Hall, 7 p.m.

TNEB: meeting of the consumer redressal forum, Chamber of the Superintending Engineer, Tatabad, 3.30 p.m.

Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic College: technical symposium, 10 a.m.

Nehru College of Management: guest lecture on globalisation and its impact in India, 10 a.m.

ICAI: seminar on company law cases, 6 p.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: training on production, planning and control, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

New Century Book House: book festival, near Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 9.30 a.m.

District Administration: exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Cotton City: meeting, Benze Vaccations club, 7 p.m.

Tamil Nadu NGOs Association: meeting on climate change, Hotel Thai, 10 a.m.

VGM Hospital: Gandhi Selvan, Union Minister of State for Health, launches NAVIAID BGE Double Balloon Enteroscope, 2100, Trichy Road, 1 p.m.

Dr.GR Damodaran College of Science: Lecture on “advertisement and brand management” by Hisham Kabir, Regional Manager, Ross Fortune Interactive Pvt Ltd, 10.30 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Lecture on “sports and exercise physiology” by Dr. V. Mahesh, vice-principal, RVS College of Physiotherapy, 11.30 a.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Dr. R. Ananthasayanam, Professor and Head, Department of Education Technology, Bharathiar University, inaugurates National Education Day, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: National conference on “discrete mathematics, Algebra and their applications”, 10 a.m.

Don Bosco Nest: certification distribution, Nallur, 10.30 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruppugazh class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Kudam, 6 p.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street junction, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Thiruppavai Discourse, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Sabari Girisa Sath Sangam: Mandala Peruvizha, Kavundampalayam, 5.30 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Workshop on compositions of Oothukkaadu Venkatasubbaiyar songs, Shrine, 10.15 a.m.

TNEB and Rotary Coimbatore Gaalaxy: Save energy expo, Handloom Ground, Dr. Nanjappa Road, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore branch of the ICAI, ICSI, ICWAI and CII: Corporate week seminar, Indian Chamber Towers, 5.30 p.m.

Anna University and United Institute of Technology: Inauguration of Anna University Free and Open Source Software Association, Gopi Krishna S Garge, Indian Institute of Science, chief guest, Academic Campus, 9.30 a.m.

PSG College of Technology, PSG Hospitals and Northshore University Health System: Workshop on radiation protection for interventional cardiologists, Rajan Joseph Manjuran, Director and Head of Cardiology, Pushpagiri Heart Institute, Thiruvalla, Kerala, Chief Guest, PSG Hospitals seminar hall, 12 noon

Department of Production Engineering of PSG College of Technology: National conference on IT Enabled product development strategies, ‘D’ block conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

Kumaraguru College of Technology: Valediction of AICTE sponsored staff development programme on recent advances in surveying, C-Block Seminar Hall, 3.15 p.m.

CODISSIA: Meeting, CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, 6 p.m.; guidance to entrepreneurs, Huzur Road, 3 p.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Inauguration of Youth Red Cross and Red Ribbon Club, MBA conference hall, 3 p.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Red Ribbon Club programme, seminar hall, 2 p.m.

Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology: Energy conservation week celebrations, college campus, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Faculty development programme, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Lecture on perspectives in food sciences, seminar hall, 10 a.m.; Compucom 09, Peragola Hall, 2 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Blood donation camp, seminar hall of Arpana Illam, 10 a.m.

Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding: Talk on Environment awareness, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sowripalayam, 11 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Seminar on Innovations in computer technology, Chandra Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.

The Coimbatore Motor Parts Dealers Association: Inauguration of Auto Show, S. Narayanan, ED of Madras Auto Service, chief guest, Suguna Kalyana Mandapam, 9 a.m.

Coimbatore District TASMA Employees Union (CITU): Meeting, Nallayan Community Hall, 3 p.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Conference Marina 09, conference hall, 9.15 a.m.

KG College of Physiotherapy: Workshop on Application of statistical tools in physical therapy research, auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: Guest lecture, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

Dr. GR Damodaran College of Science: Programme, Kurunallipalayam, 9 a.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Cosmos: Cooking contest, Krishnaswamy Gangadar Matriculation School, 3 p.m.

New Century Book House: National Book festival, near Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 11 a.m.

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Regional Passport Office fined for delay

Coimbatore: The Coimbatore District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum (CDCRF) has slapped a fine of Rs.10,000 and Rs.1,000 towards cost of litigation on the Regional Passport Office (RPO), Chennai, for inordinate delay in issuing a passport to D. Nisha Ferona Mary of Kavundampalayam. The case came up for hearing before the President of the Forum, S.A. Sree Ramulu, and Member K. Rathinam.

It concluded that the passport was processed and dispatched only on receipt of the legal notice.

BSNL data card mela

Coimbatore: BSNL is conducting the Internet EVDO data card mela at the customer service centres/Telephone exchanges at Ganapathy, Ram Nagar, Peelamedu, Kurichi, Periyanaickenpalayam, Kovaipudur, Selvapuram, Saravanampatti, Mettupalayam, Udumalpet, Pollachi, Tirupur and PGM office.

The cost of EVDO card is Rs. 3,500 and activation charge will be Rs. 500. The mela is on till December 5.

The BSNL will conduct a road show on December 5 at Selvapuram near Cell City, Coimbatore Flower Market, Periyanaickenpalayam Anna University, Annur near bus stand and Palladam near Taluk office. The special features of the show will include sale of mobile SIMs, booking of BSNL landline and Wireless in Local Loop with waiver of installation charge of Rs. 500 and 2 Mbps broadband at Rs. 99 per month onwards with waiver of installation charge of Rs. 250.

Textiles Committee to expand network

COIMBATORE: The Textiles Committee plans to open offices in some of the integrated textile parks in the country.

Chairman of the committee T. Kannan told The Hindu here recently that it had over 20 offices now.

These were mostly in the textile centres. With a number of integrated textile parks coming up now, it proposed to open offices in the active parks. The committee was also trying to enhance its developmental role to help industries in quality upgradation, testing and consultancy services.

When a foreign buyer was buying from an Indian unit, he usually designated an international agency to do the testings. The committee had a pool of technical personnel and world-class laboratories. Efforts would be taken to increase popularity and acceptance of the committee’s services by overseas buyers. Skill impartment would be another area of focus, he said.

It would also take up promotional activities abroad for the handloom mark. The committee aimed at increasing its revenue by about 30 per cent in a year.

“There is scope for revenue increase.” It was also looking at certain administrative reforms.

LPA seals unauthorised structure

COIMBATORE: Officials of the Local Planning Authority (LPA) sealed the access to a department store in the basement of a building on West Sambandam Road at R.S. Puram in the city on Friday, stating that the entire structure was unauthorised.

The sealing also cut off access to the ground floor, first floor and second floor of the building, according to officials of the Coimbatore Corporation that co-ordinated with the LPA in the action taken on Friday.

The special squad constituted by Corporation Commissioner Anshul Mishra to deal with unauthorised structures was involved in the action.

No approved plan

Officials said the entire 12,000 sq.ft. building was constructed without an approved plan.

Besides, the 3,000 sq.ft. basement, that should be a parking space for vehicles, was rented out to the department store.

The ground floor and first floor consisted of a marriage hall and a dining hall. Concrete pillars had been put up on the second floor. The construction on this floor had been stopped midway.

Noticed served

The LPA and the Corporation had served notices to the building owner, drawing attention to the possibility of action against the unauthorised structure.

All the required procedures to get plan approval and set right the violations would have to be gone through.

After the sealing on Friday, the LPA and the Corporation put up a board that said punitive action had been initiated against the building as it was an unauthorised structure.

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Sri Bandarikere Mutt, Udupi: Discourse by Sri Purandrachar on Srimad Bhagavath Dasama Skanda, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, Vincent Colony, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punithaperavai Trust: Thirupugazh Isai Class, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

CODISSIA-SIDBI Industrial Services: Counselling and Guidance to Entrepreneurs, CODISSIA Board Room, Huzur Road, 3 p.m.

Institute of Internal Auditors India: Seminar on ‘Risk-based Approaches to Internal Auditing’, The Residency, 9.30 a.m.

Nanneri Kazhagam: Students’ Festival, Devanga School, 4 p.m.

Mariyalaya: V. Kumaran, Dean of Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, flags off HIV/AIDS awareness rally, Women’s Polytechnic, 4.15 p.m.

Bharathiar University: G. Ramakrishnan, State Information Commissioner, inaugurates refresher course, C. Swaminathan, Vice-Chancellor, presides, Thanthai Periyar Auditorium, 10 a.m.

United Institute of Technology: Manson’s Training and Certification Programme, Periyanaickenpalayam, 2.30 p.m.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science: Soft Skill Training Programme, 10 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Management Development Programme, R.S. Murali, Managing Director of NCR Consultants, Chennai, speaks on ‘BPR – A Tool for Turnaround Management’, Hotel Alankar Grande, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: ‘Horizon- Meet the Hotelier Programme’, A. Jeyachandran, Senior Corporate Consultant, Taj Group of Hotels, chief guest, 10 a.m.

The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University-PSG College of Pharmacy-PSG Hospitals: Valediction of NSS programme on ‘Healthy Youth, Resourceful India’, Kalikanaickenpalayam, 9 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Education: Workshop for school teachers on ‘The Pedagogy or English Communication’, S. Venkateswaran, Professor, Regional Institute of English, South India, Bangalore, inaugurates, 9.30 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Training in soft skills, 10.30 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal Matriculation Higher Secondary School: School Day celebrations, 5.30 p.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Perava Trust: Saiva Siddhantha Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Sundarakandam parayanam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.; discourse on Upanishad, 6 p.m.

Si’ Tarch, SIEMA and BIS: discussion on implementation of revised standard IS: 996-2009 and its effects on pump performance, K. Anbarasu, Deputy Director General, Southern Region, of BIS, chief guest, ND Hall, 4 p.m.

Institute of Internal Auditors India: seminar on risk based approaches to internal auditing, The Residency, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Branch of the ICAI: meeting on fair value accounting under I-GAAP, ICAI branch,

6 p.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: lecture on career enhancement skills, conference hall, 2.30 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Tamizhisai Vizha, Thiruchitrambalam Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Bharathiar University: inauguration of refresher courses, G. Ramakrishnan, State Information Commission, chief guest, Thanthai Periyar Auditorium, 10 a.m.

UDIS Forum: World Disability Day programme, CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science, 3 p.m. Skills training programme for SHGs, Puliyakulam, 10.30 a.m.,Vadavalli, 1 p.m.

PSG College of Physiotherapy: decennial celebrations – Physio Quest 09, college premises, 10 a.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University: celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, GKD Auditorium, 10.30 a.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Gaalaxy: meeting, Hotel Park Plaza, 7.30 p.m.

Heart Foundation Helping Trust and Lions Club of Coimbatore Kurinji: World Disabled Day celebrations, Police Community Hall, 3.30 p.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: lecture on activity based costing, seminar hall, 2.30 p.m.; lecture on “presentation skills”, seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Sharadambal Temple, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Periya Puranam class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Ministry of Water Resources, District Administration, Coimbatore Corporation and Siruthuli: Inauguration of construction of rain water harvesting structures, P. Umanath, District Collector, chief guest, Sri Ramar Temple, Ramnagar, 9.30 a.m.

Bharathiar University: Valediction of induction programme for college teachers, Nachimuthu seminar hall, 3.30 p.m.

Bharathiar University and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre: Inauguration of seminar on nuclear energy for national development, Usha Kirtilal Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology: Opening of Robert-Bosch corner, college premises, 11 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Midtown: Meeting, Rotary Midtown Hall, 7 p.m.

Angappa College of Arts and Science: Seminar on brand equity, college auditorium, 11 a.m.

Coimbatore Corporation: Sensitisation workshop for “Smoke Free Coimbatore”, Hotel Aswini, 10 a.m.

Shibi IAS Academy: Seminar on civil services examination, Gandhipuram, 10.30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Toddy Movement: Book release function, Ardra Hall, 10.30 a.m.

Figure-in Fitness: Inauguration of the health club centre, Valipalayam, 4 p.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thirumurai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis: meeting, SIEMA Hall, 7 p.m.

Rotaract Club of Future League and Galatasaray: meeting, CDHUNS,

4.30 p.m.

Sri Eshwar College of Engineering: World AIDS Day, college premises,

10 a.m.

Town Official Language Implementation Committee: meeting, Community Hall, BSNL Staff Quarters, Saibaba Colony, 2 p.m.

Stanes HSS: Annual sports day, school premises,

9 a.m.

UNICEF, Shanti Ashram,TNNP,PSGIMSR,

SNEHALAYA and CMC and Hospital: World AIDS Day,Devasish Dutta, UNICEF,chief guest,Mani’s HSS,

5.15 p.m.

Nehru Yuva Kendra: District Youth Convention and World AIDS Day, Dr.P.Umanath,Collector, chief guest, Mathiyakavudar Mahal,Perur, 11 a.m.

Rotaract Club of Future League: World AIDS Day,Henry Amalaraj,District Chairman-Interact Clubs,chief guest,Coimbatore District HIV Ullor Nala Sangham,

4.30 p.m. ; AIDS Awareness talk and interactive session, Dr.K.Mahadevan, Reader in STD,CMC, speaks , Auditors’ Association Hall, RS Puram

6.30 p.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Gaalaxy: P. Umanath, Collector, dedicates toilet block for girls and school compound , Government High School, Kalveerampalayam, Vadavalli,

12 noon

National Centre for Jute Diversification: awareness workshop cum display of jute diversified products, Corporation Kalai Arangam,

10 a.m.

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Protest over poor condition of Mettupalayam Road

Coimbatore: Members of the Mettupalayam Road Protection Association have intensified their protest over the poor and deplorable condition of the Mettupalayam Road that forms part of NH 67.

NH 67 is the crucial road linking Coimbatore City with Mettupalayam, the gateway for the tourist hill station Udhagamandalam. The road that accounted for educational institutions and industrial units on either side witnesses a heavy flow of traffic. The vehicular traffic includes office goers , students besides tourists. In the absence of adequate train service between Coimbatore and Mettupalayam, road transport density had increased manifold.

The stretch had become a nightmare for the motorists because of the narrow roads, bridges and pot holes. Strengthening and relaying of the road had not been done for many years and the growing traffic has made widening of the road into a four lane an essential need of the hour, the association contended.

The heavy volume of traffic on the road has increased the travel time between Coimbatore – Mettupalayam and vice-versa. In addition, the entire stretch has become highly accident prone. The recent campaign by the protection association was to draw the attention of the Government towards this neglected stretch. The posters accused the rulers and the VIPs of having forgotten this road. The association made it clear that more than the bypass road projected from Neelambur to Mettupalayam, there is a pertinent, imperative and urgent need for strengthening, relaying and widening the existing Mettupalayam Road into a four lane road, since the distance in the proposed bypass road would be much more than the existing road.

The association made it clear that even after the laying of bypass road, the present Coimbatore – Mettupalayam Road would continue to have the same amount of traffic.

National Highways Authority of India sources when contacted made it clear that along with the bypass road proposal an estimate for Rs. 15 crore was in final stages of tender process for improvements to the existing Coimbatore – Mettupalayam road. However, the association people pointed out that Rs. 15 crore would be insufficient and it would only serve the purpose of patchwork.

‘Strike aimed at drawing government attention’

Coimbatore: Students of the Forest College at Mettupalayam, who have been on a strike since November 20, have clarified that they have not indulged in any violence damaging the college property.

The strike is only aimed at drawing the attention of the government to their 25-year-long “genuine demand” and to invite them for talks.

In a release, the students said that blocking road at Mettupalayam recently was only to bring their demand for job prospects to the attention of the government.

No instigation

“There had not been any instigation” and this was the fifth massive protest by the students for the same demand, the release added.

A number of political parties had expressed their support to the students understanding the anxiety and uncertainty of career foreseen by the students. The students were not in a position to refuse such moral support and it should not be seen or described as an excuse to give political colour to the agitation, the release added.

Reacting to the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission’s (TNPSC) contention that B.Sc Forestry was just like any other degree course, the students pointed out that B.Sc Forestry was a four-year professional course started specifically with an objective to provide professionally trained manpower to meet the forestry needs.

Reservation

In Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, for B.Sc Agri and B.Sc Horticulture courses there had been reservation in job prospects for postings such as Agriculture Officer and Horticulture Officer.

Similarly, there were job reservation for graduates in the disciplines of Bachelor of Forestry Sciences and Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences in the respective departments.

While there was an exclusively designed four-year special UG programme on Forestry, keeping the three-year UG courses offered by other Arts and Colleges as eligibility for the vacancies in Forestry was not a fair move and could not be justified, the students said.

When the TNPSC called for applications for the posts in Forest Department in 1988, the B.Sc Forestry course had not come into extension. When there was a special course in Forestry, denying reservation for job prospects and justifying the decision remained a mystery, they said.

SIMA suggests introduction of technology mission for handloom sector development

COIMBATORE: The Southern India Mills’ Association has suggested introduction of a technology mission to develop the handloom sector in the State.

At a recent meeting held in Chennai, the association suggested several measures that can be introduced in the proposed Integrated Textile Policy of Tamil Nadu.

Of the 34.86 lakh handlooms in the country, the State had 4.14 lakh looms and provided employment to nearly six lakh people. A “Technology Mission for Handloom Sector” could be introduced by allocating Rs. 50 crore as corpus. The technology mission should have four “mini missions” with focus on research and development, product development, technology upgradation, market research, branding, training and skill development.

The association also said the government should allocate Rs. 10 crore as seed capital for cotton development in the State. While the textile mills consumed about 110 lakh bales of cotton annually, the State produced just five lakh bales. The State should try to produce at least 25 per cent of the cotton needs of the mills in the State in five years.

Textile spinning was a labour and power-intensive sector. It was facing acute shortage of power and labour. Hence, the proposed policy should encourage the existing spinning capacity rather than promoting new capacities. Schemes should be announced to encourage captive power generation and energy conservation.

The government should establish a Directorate with an initial corpus of Rs. 40 crore to have Centres of Excellence for skill development. Tailor-made benefits should be provided to textile Industrial Training Institutes to be promoted under public-private partnership. The government should encourage research and development in technical textiles and extend capital subsidy for machinery. It should also announce relief packages for the survival of the textile industry in the State. It should abolish the Market Committee fee of one per cent on raw cotton and cotton waste, exempt cone yarn from four per cent Value Added Tax, and provide five per cent interest subvention to procure cotton during peak arrivals.

Textile mills’ plea on loans

COIMBATORE: The Indian Spinning Millowners’ Association has appealed to the Union Government to ensure that loans are available to textile units at low interest rates.

Association president R. Chinnaiyan has said in a release that the interest rate should not exceed 10 per cent. The banks normally declared an account as Non-Performing Asset if the monthly instalment was not paid for three months. This should be increased to 12 months.

The State Government should abolish the Sales Tax on cone yarn. The textile mills in the State purchased 90 per cent of their cotton needs from other States and hence paid Central Sales Tax. However, they were not able to bring it under the Value Added Tax. Hence, the government should abolish Sales Tax on yarn.

Cotton exports should be permitted only after estimating the surplus that would be available. The cotton production in the country should be available to the domestic industry and the surplus should be exported in phases.

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board should increase the Maximum Demand given to High Tension consumers. The industries faced action from the board, including disconnection and penalty, if they used more than five per cent of the Maximum Demand during the peak hours. The board should not take action on the units, he said.

The government should initiate measures to clean the Noyyal and should expedite the works on Tiruchi Road.

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Organising Committee: Festival of Deliverance, Kovai City AG Sabhai, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Mahalingam Mariammal Manivizha Charitable Trust: Discourse, Purandaradasar Hall,

6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruppugazh Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Panchamukhi – painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, Avinashi Road,

10.30 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Lecture on “Puvieyal Nokkil Kovai Nagaram”, Bhavan’s seminar hall, 6 p.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College and UDIS Forum: Oratorical competition for school students, college campus, 10 a.m.

Chinmaya Vidyalaya Matriculation School: Grand Parents Day celebrations, school premises, 10 a.m.

R.K. Sri Rangammal Higher Secondary School: Mupperum Vizha, school premises, 10 a.m.;

3 p.m.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science: Faculty development programme on system applications and products in data processing, 10 a.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Nakshatra: Meeting, Kerala Club, 7 p.m.

Education Department: Meeting, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School premises, 9.30 a.m.

KCT Business School: Lecture on “Managing Revenues – A Telecom Model”, seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

Dhaanush Educationals: Seminar on the Future of education, Anna Auditorium,

10 a.m.

CODISSIA – SIDBI Industrial Services: Counselling and guidance programme, Huzur Road, 3 p.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Faculty development programme, college premises, 10 a.m.

Vidhya Niketan Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual day, PSG CAS premises, 5 p.m.

KPM Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Sports day, school premises, 9 a.m.

The Institution of Engineers: Meeting, PSG College of Technology premises, 6.30 p.m.

43 Wing Air Force Station: Conference, Sulur, 9 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Faculty development programme college premises,

10 a.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on supervisory skills development, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

M3: Investor service camp, Avinashi Road, 10 a.m.

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Religion

Sadhana Sadhan: Sundara Kandam parayanam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.; discourse on Upanishads, 6 p.m.

Infant Jesus Shrine: special prayers, Kovaipudur Shrine, 11.30 a.m.; 4.30 p.m.; 6 p.m.

YMCA: Christmas Carols, Parish Hall, CSI All Soul’s Church, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Saiva Siddhantha Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Culture

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Panchamukhi painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 9.30 a.m.

General

Coimbatore Branch of the SIRC of the ICAI: meeting on major changes in Companies Bill 2009, ICAI Branch premises, 6 p.m.

Dhaanush Educationals: seminar, Anna Auditorium, TNAU campus, 9 a.m.

108 Emergency Management Services: one year completion ceremony and beneficiaries meet, Rotary Club of Coimbatore Texcity, 10 a.m.

Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: programme on terrorism, Apex Seminar Hall, 1.45 p.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: inter-school basket ball tournament inauguration, 9 a.m.

Coimbatore District Agricultural Productivity Committee: grievance redressal day for farmers, Collectorate, 10 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: lecture on “What is Expected from Managers Today”, Seminar Hall, 11 a.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Gaalaxy: meeting, Hotel Park Plaza, 7.30 p.m.

M3: investor service camp, Avinashi Road, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: faculty development programme, 10 a.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: skill development training, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: project awareness on vegetarianism, catering lab, 10 a.m.

GRG School of Management Studies: talk on “future of technology and management”, 12.15 p.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: orientation programme for teachers, 10 a.m.

PSG College of Pharmacy: graduation ceremony, PSG IMS and R Auditorium, 5 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Polytechnic College: valediction of NSS camp, Pudhupudhur, 3 p.m.

British Council: Education UK Exhibition 2009, The Residency, 2 p.m.

METTUPALAYAM

Mettupalayam Bar Association: Law Day programme, EMS Mayura Hall, 4 p.m.

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Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: “Panchamukhi” – painting exhibition, 5.30 p.m.

Sri Jagathguru Trust: Vocal recital by Ms. Shobana Ramesh, Singapore, Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Induction programme for college teachers, Nachimuthu Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.

Integral Yoga Institute: Yoga and naturopathy programme, R.S. Puram, 10 a.m.

Pyramid Quality Systems: Programme on “Understanding Waste Elimination and Cost Saving”, CMA Hall, 2 p.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of youth red cross unit, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

M3: investor service camp, Avinashi Road, 10 a.m.

SNS College of Engineering: Mupperum Vizha, college premises, 10 a.m.

Shibi IAS Academy: Seminar on civil services examination,Gandhipuram, 10.30 a.m.

Coimbatore District Engineering Workers’ Unions, AITUC: Meeting, AITUC office, Kattoor, 4 p.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on ISO:9001:2008, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of Tamil mandram, college campus, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Branch of the SIRC of the ICAI: Seminar on Goods and Services Tax, branch premises, 8 p.m.

GRG School of Management Studies: Seminar, institute campus, 3 p.m.

Indian Pharmaceutical

Association: Semi-finals of IPA’s National Elocution competition,

Sri Velumaniammal Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Shanti Ashram: “Journey for Unity” programme, ashram premises, 10 a.m.

Vimal Jothi Convent Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Jyothi arangam inauguration, school premises, 4.30 p.m.

Tirupur MSME Development Institute: Industrial motivation camp, KVIB Campus, 10 a.m.

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Religion

Sri Jagathguru Trust: Avita Mahothsavam, Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Vishwa Mangala Gou Grama Yathra: meeting, VOC Park grounds, 5 p.m.

Sri Aurobindo Society, Coimbatore Centre: Sri Aurobindo’s Siddhi Day, special meditation, Santinikethan, No 8, Race Course, 6 a.m.; 7 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thirumurai Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Bhagawat Gita discourse, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

General

Bharathiar University: convocation, E. Balagurusamy, Member, Union Public Service Commission, chief guest, Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor, and K. Ponmudy, Minister, participate, Dr. Usha Kirtilal Mehta Convention Centre, 11 a.m.

Native Medicare Charitable Trust, Tamilnadu AIDS Control Society and AIDS Prevention and Control Project: MSM campaign, Coimbatore Medical College Auditorium, 1 p.m.

Indian Bank: laying of foundation stone for circle office building, M.S. Sundara Rajan, Chairman and Managing Director of the Bank, chief guest, Bashyakarulu Road, R.S. Puram, 10.45 a.m.; inauguration of airport branch, 12 noon.

Chinmaya Vidyalaya Matriculation School: Non-Meat Day programme, school premises, 10 a.m.

Chinmaya International Residential School: rally for NCC Cadets on the need for rain water harvesting, school campus, 9.30 a.m.

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Sri Sathya Sai Organisations: Birthday celebration of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, 33, West Club Road, Race course, 9 a.m.

Organising Committee: Birthday celebration of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Sri Paduka, Dr. Ambedkar Road, 8 a.m.

Sai Krupa: Birthday celebrations of Bhagan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Swagatham Sai Mandir, Thadagam Road, 6 a.m. onwards.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living class, R. 40, Kovaipudur, 6 p.m.; Adithya Apartments, Sungam, 6.15 p.m.

Isha Foundation: Training camp, Coimabtore Corporation Higher Secondary School, Siddhapudur, 4 p.m.

Kovai Sri Bannari Amman Temple: Kumbabishegam, Ganapathy Maanagar, 5.30 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiuppugazh Class, Madhav Nagar, 11 a.m.

TNAU: Convocation, Mylswamy Annadurai, Project Director of Chandrayaan, chief guest, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala and Minister Veerapandi S. Arumugam participate, Kalaignar Arangam, 11 a.m.

CMA: Talk on electric vehicle revolution, CMA Hall, 6.30 p.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Faculty development programme, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore : Medical camp, Lions Community Hall, 11 a.m.

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic foot care and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

MSME Development Institute and Indian Bank: Motivation campaign for new entrepreneurs, 386, Patel Road, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Awareness programme on scope of biological

sciences and its significance, Shree Baldevdas

Kikani Vidya Mandir School, 11 a.m.

PPG Institute of Technology: Seminar on energy conservation, A. Thangavelu,chief

engineer, TNEB, chief guest,

PPG IT Auditorium, 3 p.m.

PSG College of Nursing: Zenith 2009, PSG IMS and R Auditorium, 2 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences: Inauguration of National Pharmacy Week celebrations, new conference hall, Sri Ramakrishna Hospital premises, 10 a.m.

Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Cotton City: Meeting, Rajasthani Sangh, 7.30 p.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Pollachi Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Staff development programme on Business Intelligence Systems, Main Seminar Hall, 10.30 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: discourse on Sundarakandam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasagar Punithar Peravai: Saiva Sidhantha Classes, Kurundam Vazhipattu kootam, 33, 12th cross, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Committee of Hosts: Sri Gopalacharya Birth Centenary Celebration, Pandit Sri Pushkarachar speaks on Bhagavata Tatparya Niranya, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Paintings exhibition by Shilpa and Shikha from Kerala, Art Gallery, Avanashi Road, 9.30 a.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition of Karthigai deepam lights and sale inauguration by Chief Education Officer, N. Anandhi, Big Bazaar Street, 11.45 a.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra – Information Centre-Coimbatore: Art of Living Basic course, Kavaiya Kaliamman Temple, Somaiyanur, Thadagam Main Road, 10 a.m.; Indian Nursery and Primary School, Veerapandi Main Road.

Avanashilingam University-Department of Civil Engineering: Role of Faculty in Shaping the Best Technocrats, 9.30 a.m.

PSG Management Alumni Association: Health awareness programme, Alumni Hall, PSG Institute of Management, 5.30 p.m.

Sri Venkateshwara College of Computer Applications and Management: Workshop on Multimedia, 9.15 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Narayaneeyam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Bhagawatham discourse by T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar hall, 4 p.m.

Organising Committee: Mahuli Sri Gopalacharya Birth Centenary Celebrations, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Saradhambal Temple, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Periya Puranam Class, Kurundam Ezhilgnanam Vazhipaatu Kudam, 6 p.m.

Nadabrahma Gana Sabha: Vocal recital by Gayathri Girish, Pyramid Hall, Vanaprastha, 4 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Spectrum 2009 – painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, Avinashi Road, 9.30 a.m.

GKNM Hospital: Inauguration of Tobacco Cessation Centre, Collector P. Umanath, chief guest, 5 p.m.

GRD School of Management Studies: National Education Day programme, 9 a.m.

SNR Sons College: National Education Day programme, 2.30 p.m.

Kovai Diabetes Speciality Centre and Hospital: Health expo, fair ground, P. Umanath, Collector, chief guest,

Cross Cut Road, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Inauguration of MCA Department, 10.15 a.m.; National Education Day programme, 10.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness programme, 9.30 a.m.

TNEB: Grievance redressal day meeting, office of the executive engineer, Ondipudur, 10.30 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Lecture on motivating employees for business success, 11.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Staff development programme on role of faculty in shaping the best technocrats, university premises, 10 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on opportunities in Defence – engineering branches, 9.30 a.m.

Isha Yoga Centre: Yoga classes, Kamalam Duraisamy Hall, 6 p.m.; V.N. Maruthappa Goundar Thirumana Mandapam, 6 p.m.

Art of Living: Basic course, Kavaiya Kaliamman Temple, Thadagam Main Road, 10 a.m.; Indian Nursery and Primary School, Chinnathadagam, 5 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences: Special camp, Union Elementary School, Thondamuthur Union, 10 a.m.

RAAC: Awareness on ‘samacheer kalvi’, Collector P. Umanath, chief guest, Nani Kalaiarangam, 6 p.m.

SIEMA: Lecture by C. Rajendiran, Commissioner of Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax, Coimbatore, SIEMA Buildings, Race Course, 6 p.m.

Easa College of Engineering and Technology: Guest lecture, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: Red Ribbon Club, meeting, 2.30 p.m.

Shibi IAS Academy: Seminar on civil service examinations, Gandhipuram, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Awareness programme, 11.30 a.m.

Computer Society of India: Programme on open source trend with system vendor and customer, Vyshnav Complex, 6 p.m.

RRV Diabetes Specialities and Research Centre: Free diabetes awareness camp, Gujarat Samaj, 7 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Bhagawad Gita discourse, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Art of Living: Classes, Kavaiya Kaliamman Temple, Somaiyanur, 10 a.m.; Indian Nursery and Primary School, Chinnathadagam, 5 p.m.

Organising Committee: Mahuli Sri Gopalacharya Birth centenary celebrations, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Valediction of orientation course for NSS programme officers, seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

Bharathiar School of Management and Entrepreneur Development: Release of placement brochure 2009, Thanthai Periyar Auditorium, 3 p.m.

RVS College of Engineering and Technology: Guest lecture on “Corporate Governance Practices in Indian Industries”, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Lecture on “application of statistics in management”, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

TNAU: Inauguration of programme on role of SHGs in women empowerment through agribusiness ventures, CARDS seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Nehru College of Management: National Education Day programmes, Vaidurya Hall, 9.15 a.m.

RRV Diabetes Specialities and Research Centre: Diabetes awareness camp, Gujarat Samaj, 7 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Aakruthi and Sri Krishna Institute of Management: Inauguration of Rotaract Club of SKIM, seminar hall, 2.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis: Meeting, SIEMA Hall, 7 p.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Staff development programme on “Image Processing”, seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thiruvasaga Muttrodal, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 10 a.m.; 5 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh Class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Organising Committee: Mahuli Sri Gopalacharya Birth Centenary celebrations, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Gita discourse by T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar hall, 4 p.m.; kumbabishegam of Sri Brahma Vidya Ganapathi Temple, Bhavan’s premises, 6 a.m.

Viswakarma Gomatha Grama Yathra Samithi: Meeting, discourse by Swami Dayanandha Saraswathi, Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry premises, 10 a.m.

COTMA and NSIC: Meeting, Gujarat Samaj, 11.30 a.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore West: Meeting, Dejavu, 7 p.m.

The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore: Meeting, Chamber Towers, 6.30 p.m.

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic footcare and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Children’s Day celebrations, Vivekananda Auditorium, 10.15 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: Workshop on maintenance of industrially important cells and their molecular characterisation, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Dental screening camp, college campus, 9.45 a.m.

Repco Bank: 40th anniversary celebrations, P. Umanath, District Collector, Chief Guest, M. Balasubramanian,

Managing Director of Repco Institutions, participates, Red Cross Building, 10.30 a.m.

The Institution of Engineers: Talk on role of chemical engineering in the present scenario, PSG Tech Campus, 6.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Talk on emotional intelligence, CMA Hall, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

RRV Diabetes Specialities and Research Centre: Diabetes 2010 – diabetes awareness camp, Anshul Mishra, Commissioner of Coimbatore Corporation inaugurates, Gujarat Samaj, 9.30 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Campus recruitment for MCA students, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Meeting on personal finance, Mahatma Gandhi Hall, 3 p.m.

Pollachi Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Staff development programme, main seminar hall, 10 a.m.

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Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple: 75th Avitta Mahotsavam, sangeetha upanyasam by Vijaya Krishna Bhagavathar and Balaji Bhagavathar on “Maha Baktha Vijayam-Santh Eknath Charithram”,

TV Samy road,

RS Puram,

6.30 p.m.

Kurundham Ezhil Gnana Vazhipattu Thirukkoddam: Thiruvasaga Isai class, 33,12th Cross Street,New Thillai Nagar,Vadavalli,

6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: discourse on the teachings of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa by Gayathri and Vishnu Sahasranamam and Hanumam Salisa collective prayer, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli,

11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Sri Plague Mariamman Temple: spiritual lecture, Vilankurichi Road, Peelamedu,

7.30 p.m.

Sri Sathya Sai Mandir: Akanda Bhajan, 33,West Club Road, Race Course,

6 p.m.

Sat Bhavana Trust: spiritual discourse by Swami Anubhavananda Saraswati, Integral Yoga Institute, West Sambandam Road, RS Puram,

6.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.

Arena Expression Group and Dhanwanthari Kalakshethra: “ghazal eve” presentation by Bastian John, Dhanwanthari Kalaiarangam, AryaVidyashala premises, Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram,

6.30 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Oncology and Research: B. Balanagadevi, DIG , releases CD on “cancer awareness”, Sri Ramakrishna Hospital auditorium,

10.30 a.m.

Dr. GR Damodaran College of Science: Hands- on training on COPASI and Cell Designer systems- Biology tools, 10 a.m.

Jawaharlal Institute of Technology: N. Jayaprakashan, Sr.Deputy Manager, PRICOL, inaugurates “Verve” management association, Thirumalayampalayam,

10.30 a.m.

Jansons School of Business: K.Ravi, CFO,Roots Group of Companies, speaks on the “preparation of Annual Reports”,

3 p.m.

SNS College of Engineering : C. Jeevanandam, Saradar Vallabhai Patel Institute of Textile Management, speaks on “ foreign exchange management”,

11 a.m.

Dr.NGP Arts and Science College: Parents-Teachers Association meeting,

10 a.m.

Centre for Cultural Studies: “thannarva aayavalar payilarangam”,416,Sri Iyshvarya Apartments, Ambedkar Street,Thadagam Road,

9.30 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: training programme on presentation skills by C.K.Arivazhagan, JCI, Navakkarai,

10 a.m.

KG Information Systems: workshop on “Oracle 10g Database Administration”, Kgisl Oracle Center,Suguna Building,Avinashi Road,

9.30 a.m.

SNR Sons College: cancer awareness rally,C.Rajendrian, Commissioner of Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax, Coimbatore, flags off,

9 a.m.

TNEB: grievances meeting of the Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle\North \Consumer Redressal Forum , Mythili, SE, presides,

office of the SE\CEDC,

North,Tatabad,

11 a.m

Stanes Higher Secondary School:Founder’s Day service, Neil Vimalkumar, Regional Head (South India), Ravi Zachariah International Ministry, Life Focus Society, Chennai, chief guest,

9 a.m.

Academic Council of Principals of Matriculation Schools: awards function, M.P.Vijayakumar, Advisor, SSA, chief guest, Bhavan’s Auditorium, DB Road, RS Puram ,

10 a.m.

TN Handicraffts Development Corporation Ltd: exhibition of dolls, Poompuhar,

10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Sundara Kandam parayanam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.; discourse on Upanishads, 6 p.m.

Indian National Apostolic Diocese: Prayer meeting, SN Thirumana Mahal, 9 a.m.

Sri Jagadguru Trust: Sangeetha Upanyasam by Sri Vijay Balaji Bhagavathas, Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Saiva Siddhantha Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Sat Bhavana Trust: Discourse by Swami Anubhavananda Saraswathi, Integral Yoga Institute, 6.30 a.m.; 6.30 p.m.

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam: Third annual music festival, Avinashilingam University, 6 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Seminar on opportunities and challenges of education in India, Thiruchitrambalam Auditorium, 10 a.m.

GRD School of Commerce and International Business: Conference on “International Marketing in Asia Pacific: Issues and Challenges,” The Residency, 10 a.m.

Jawaharlal Institute of Technology: Inauguration of civil engineering association, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

SBOA Matriculation and Higher Secondary School: English Language and Literary Week programme, 10 a.m.

ICT Academy and Anna University, Coimbatore: Faculty training programme on J2EE and Best Practices in Application Development, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: Lecture on networking, seminar hall 3 p.m.

SVS College of Engineering: Parents meet and students award function, 11 a.m.

KGiSL – IIM: Workshop on IBM Tools, institute campus, 9 a.m.

Shri Nehru Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Awareness on rain water harvesting, 10 a.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Spectrum: Presentation of “Pinnacle of Excellence” award to Nandini Rangasamy, GKNM Auditorium, 6.30 p.m.

College of Nursing Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences: Lamp lighting ceremony, Velumaniammal Memorial Hall, 4 p.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Nanjiah Lingammal Polytechnic College: Workshop on strategic planning, 10 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadan: Discourse on Narayaneeyam by Smt.Thangam,Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh classes, Saradambal temple Hall, Race Course Road, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Jagadguru Trust: Sangeetha Upanyasam by Sri Vijay Balaji Bhagavathas on Maha Bhaktha Vijayam – Santah Eknath Charitham, Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punithar Peravai: Periyapuram classes, Kurundam Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Kootam, 33, 12th Cross, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan – Cultural Centre: Bhagavatham discourse by T.S. Raghavedran, Purandaradasar Hall, 4 p.m.

Sat Bhavana Trust: Spiritual discourses by Swami Anubhavananda Saraswati, Integral Yoga Institute, West Sambandam Road, R.S. Puram, 6.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam: Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswathi speaks on Self Growth, University Hall, Avanashilingam University, 6.30 p.m.

Poompuhar: Handicrafts expo cum sale, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

BSM Institute of Management: R. Ramachandran IT Consultant speaks on Opportunities in IT Industries for MBAs, Avanashi Road, 10.30 a.m.

Dr.G.R. Damodaran College of Science and University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN): International Conference on International Marketing in Asia Pacific – Issues and Challenges, Ahmed Mujthaba, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Republic of Maldives, Residency Hotel, 9.50 a.m.

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Power shutdown 

Coimbatore: Tamil Nadu Electricity Board has announced that replacement of corroded poles would be taken up in Ramanathapuram area on November 4 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hence there would be a power shutdown in the following areas: Kamachiamman Koil Street, Roopa Nagar, Vincent Road, Mayflower Colony, Kamaraja Nagar, Sri Nagar, Indira Nagar, Park Town, Sivaram Nagar and Nataraj Nagar, according to the TNEB release.

Coimbatore today

Religion

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Bhagawath Gita discourse, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sri Jagadguru Trust: Sangeetha Upanyasam, Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, 6.30 p.m.

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam: Discourse on self growth by Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Avinashilingam University premises, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thirumurai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sat Bhavana Trust: Discourse by Swami Anubhavananda Saraswati, Integral Yoga Institute, R.S. Puram, 6.30 a.m.; 6.30 p.m.

General

Coimbatore Criminal Court Advocates Association: Annual day, G. Chockalingam, Principal District and Sessions Judge, chief guest, Coimbatore Bar Association premises, 5.30 p.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Lecture on latest trends in industrial automation, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

EASA College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of electrical and electronics engineering association, college premises, 3 p.m.

GRG School of Management Studies: Management games, institute campus, 9 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis: Meeting, SIEMA Hall, 6.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Central: Meeting, Hotel Sree Annapoorna, R.S. Puram, 7.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Spincity: Teachers training workshop, Thiyagi NGR Memorial Higher Secondary School, Kamaraj Road, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, 10 a.m.

Tirupur Tirupur Kumaran College for Women: Graduation day, I. Periyasamy, Minister, chief guest, college premises, 3 p.m.

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Thiruvasagar Punithar Peravai: Thiruvasagam classes, Gurundam Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukkotam, 33, 12th Cross Street, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Shankara Seva Sadanam: Sreemad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Maha Yagnam by Yagneswarar Sarma, Bhuvaneswari Hall, Vanaprastha-Vadavalli, 7 a.m. and 12.15 p.m.

Sri Kothandaramar Seva Trust: Panchasapathathi Varsha Poorthi Maha Utsavam, Rajamani bhagavathar speaks on Jayadevarin Ashtapathi Maha Kaviyam, Ram Nagar Temple premises, 9.30 a.m.

Sath Sampradaya Seva Samithi: Discourse on Thiruppavai by Sri Kalyanapuram Aravamudachariar, Karivaradaraja Perumal Temple, near Bi-metal bearings, P.N. Pudur, 6.30 p.m.

Raj Vidhya Kender: Maharaji’s Satsang, Ardhra Hall, Huzur Road, 6 p.m.

Shri Vijayadasara Seva Trust: Sri Kapilachar speaks on Shri Vijayadasara Mahima, Sri Vyasaraja Mutt, 8 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh class at Annapoorneswari temple, R.S. Puram, 4 p.m.

Selvaganapathy Kalyana Subramaniar Temple: Abishegam, VNR Nagar, Vadavalli, 4 p.m.

Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan: Bharatanatya Arangetram by final year students of Faculty of Fine Arts, Bhavan premises, 6 p.m.

Sruti Seva Trust-Arsha Vidya Gurukulam: Swami Dayananda Saraswathi speaks on Self Growth, talk series, Avanashilingam University Hall, 6.30 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: 11th Spectrum 2009 – series painting exhibition, Art Gallery, Avanashi Road, 9.30 a.m.

Pranava Nadha Sabha and Nrutya Centre of Arts: Music and Dance festival, Lalit Kalakshetra Kalaiarangam, Tiruchi Road, Cauvery Complex, Ramanathapuram, 6 p.m.

Poompuhar: Expo of handicraft items, Big Bazaar Street show room, 10 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Anti-plastic awarenesss campaign by students of School of Management, Arivoli Nagar, Kovaipudur, 10.30 a.m.

BSM Institute of Management: K.Nagarajan, Regional Manager, TIIC,speaks on “project management”, 25,AGT Business Park, Avinashi Road, 9 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: N.Nagarajan, Principal, Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology, inaugurates YRC, 11 a.m.

Coimbatore Cancer Foundation, VN Cancer Centre, GKNM Hospital and FICCI Ladies Organisation: Human Chain to mark breast cancer awareness month, Hotel Tamil Nadu, 9.15 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Guest Lecture on Electromagnetic Theory, 11 a.m.; Guest Lecture on Data Structures and Algorithms, 11 a.m.

OSAI: Monthly meeting, Scientific Approach in Herbal Medicines, Hotel Tamil Nadu, 5 p.m.

Kovai Edison Orchestra: Musical show, Corporation Kalaiarangam, R.S. Puram, 5.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Aakruthi: Vocational Excellence Nite, SIEMA Conference Hall, 6 p.m.

State Bank of India: ATM Inauguration at Anna University campus, Jothipuram, 12 noon.

RVS College of Engineering: Guest Lecture, Seminar Hall, 2.00 p.m.

Karpagam Institute of Technology: Inauguration of Aeronautical Association, Assembly Hall, 2.30 p.m.

NGP Institute of Technology: Workshop, Seminar Hall, 2 p.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology-Department of IT: Workshop, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Art Foundation: Seminar on The Role of Art in Medical Treatment, Lalit Kalakshetra, Sambandam Road West, 10.30 a.m.

United Institute of Technology: Inauguration of English Literary Club, 3.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore: Special visit of Region Chairman, Lions Community Hall, 8 p.m.

SVS Institute of Management Studies: Workshop, JP Nagar, Arasampalayam, 1.30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu PWD Senior Engineer’s Association: bi-monthly meeting, Agenda, Poriyalar House, 10.30 a.m.

CMS Nursery and Primary School: Inter School Talent Search “Eccellente 09”, School premises, 9th Extension, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Sankara Management Association-Sankara Institute of Management Science: One day seminar on Turn Around Management-Issues, Strategies and Implementation, TKP Hall, 10 a.m.

Kovai Nagarathar Sangham and Rathna Group: Felicitation to Dr. G. Bhaktavatachalam for the book “Idhayam oru Koil”, Hotel Rathna Residency, Rubi Hall, 6 p.m.

Campus UK: Free Seminar on UK Study, Visasa and Bank Loan, AK Complex, 6th Street, Gandhipuram, 2 p.m.

Anna University: Two day national workshop on Optimisation Techniques in Image processing, 9.30 a.m.

EBET Group of Institutions: Inauguration of Business Line Club, K. Ramakrishnan, Country Head – Marketing, Lenovo India speaks, 10.30 a.m.

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Sri Thirumalai Rayar Temple: Special pooja, Kalipalayam, 10 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Talk on ‘Irai Unarvum Ara Neriyum’, Bhavan’s premises, 6 p.m.

Sri Vijayadasara Seva Trust: Talk on Shri Vijayadasara Mahima, Sri Vyasaraja Math, 8 a.m.

Sath Sampradaya Seva Samithi: Discourse on Thiruppavai, Karivaradaraja Perumal Temple, Vadavalli, 6.30 p.m.

Sankara Seva Sadanam, Dhyanaprastha, Pyramid Complex and Vanaprastha: Sreemad Bhagawatha Sapthaha, Bhuvaneshwari Hall, 7 a.m.; 4 p.m.

Sri Kothandaramar Seva Trust: Panchasapthathi Varshapoorthi Maha Utsavam, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 a.m.; 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thiruppugazh Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 9.30 a.m.

Nrithya Centre of Arts and Pranava Nadha Sabha: Music and dance festival, Lalith Kalakshetra Kalaiarangam, 6 p.m.

Anna University, Coimbatore: Workshop on optimisation techniques in image processing, University premises, 10 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Seminar on Tamil literature, college campus, 9.30 a.m.

Karpagam University: Special lecture on total quality management in educational institutions, Bharathi hall, 3 p.m.; seminar on innovative HR practices, MBA seminar Hall, 10 a.m.; workshop on research methodology, University premises, 10 a.m.

Karpagam Institute of Technology: Inauguration of ECE Association, institute premises, 2 p.m.

Association of Pre and Primary School Education and Research: Workshop on multiple intelligence for teachers/ parents, Gujarathi Samaj, 9.30 a.m.

Government College of Education for Women: Union inauguration, college premises, 11 a.m.

Dove Multimedia Private Limited: Exhibition and sales, Jayam Hall, 10.05 a.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: Management meet, auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore: Special address on the Direct Taxes Code, Chamber Towers, 6 p.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Esistenza – inter-school competition, college premises, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: National Integration Day celebrations, Thiruchitrambalam Auditorium, 10.30 a.m.; lecture on mental health for today’s youth, Vivekananda Auditorium, 9.45 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Expectations management, PG seminar hall, 3 p.m.

Jawaharlal Institute of Technology: Inauguration of aeronautical students association, Visveswaraya Seminar hall, 3 p.m.

Maharaja Engineering College: World Population Day awareness programme, college premises, 10 a.m.

Organising Committee: Inauguration of INDO US Emergency Medicine Summit, V.K. Subburaj, Principal Secretary to the Government, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, chief guest, PSG IMSR Auditorium, 12 noon.

GRG School of Management Studies: Talk on ‘Social Entrepreneurship and its Relevance to Current Business Environment’, institute campus, 3 p.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Workshop on ‘Project Report Preparation for Institutional Financing’, seminar hall, 2.30 p.m; IEEE Students branch meeting, 3.30 p.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on managing problem to employees, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.; First Aid training, conference hall, 9 a.m.

Dr. NGP Business School: Lecture on ‘Planning for a Career: Opportunities in the Indian Air Force’, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

Sasurie Academy of Engineering: Inauguration of MBA Department association, seminar hall, 2 p.m.

CODISSIA and TANSTIA – FNF Service Centre: Seminar on relevance of economic freedom for development, S. Sasikumar, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, chief guest, Hotel Rathna Residency, 10 a.m.; meeting, CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, 6 p.m.; counselling and guidance to entrepreneurs, Huzur Road, 3 p.m.

Coimbatore Corporation: Meeting, Victoria Town Hall, 10.30 a.m.

TNEB: Energy conservation meeting, Kempanoor, 4 p.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Chavara Vidya Bhavan Matriculation HSS: ‘Culfest 2009’, 9 a.m.

Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology: T.N.Sivakumar, MD, Electronics and Controls Corporation, inaugurates Electronics and Communication Engineering Association, 3.45 p.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: Seminar on ‘Marketing for Service Industries’, K.Anantharaman, CEO, K. Ananantharaman and Associates, chief guest, 3 p.m.

SNS College of Technology: Workshop on ‘Hardware Fundamental and Troubleshooting’, S .Pradeep Kumar, Senior Engineer, Neol System, chief guest, 9.30 a.m.

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COIMBATORE: Students of St. Joseph’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School on Tiruchi Road have added a new dimension to the war on non-biodegradable plastic bags.

In this month alone, they have made 3,687 paper bags, accommodating a significant social commitment in their tight schedule for academics.

Under a project initiated by the alumni association of St.Joseph’s school, the students of Classes VI to XII will make a minimum of 2,500 paper bags and provide these to shops and eateries.

The PULSE (People United to Love and Save the Earth) Project will work to replace the plastic carry bags with those made of paper across the city.

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Anshul Mishra launched the distribution of the bags at the school on Wednesday by handing over the first set of paper bags to Managing Director of Nilgiris M. Chellaiyan.

Treasurer of Residents Awareness Association (RAAC) of Coimbatore R.R. Balasundaram was among those present.

Secretary of the alumni association Jane Melanie said another set of bags was handed over the Managing Director of Thulasi Pharmacy Ramakrishnan.

Some more paper bags were given to the bakery located opposite the school and also to the canteen inside the institution that was run by a women self-help group.

“Sometimes the children buy lunch from the canteen and the food is packed in a plastic carry bag. We have provided the paper bags in order to eliminate the use of the plastic bags,” she said.

Appreciating the project, the Corporation Commissioner said: “Apart from projecting the paper bags as a viable alternative, the awareness creation will be very important.

“We are not yet in a situation where plastic bags can be replaced totally.

“But, there are alternatives such as paper bags and jute bags and this awareness is being created through such projects.

Private establishments could promote paper bags by buying these from such students’ groups or self-help groups.

“We want to try out a similar initiative in the Corporation schools and the alumni association of St. Joseph’s school has offered to train the teachers and students,” he said.

A batch of teachers was trained by a resource person to make paper bags. In turn, the teachers trained the students.

Representatives of RAAC had also offered to train the students further.

Melanie, the Librarian at the school for girls, said the entire paper bag programme was being pursued with a sense of social commitment and also a spirit of competition within the campus.

“We have four houses and the one that makes the maximum number of bags gets a rolling shield. As for individual award, the student who makes the highest number is crowned Miss Gaia.

“The title is named after the Greek Goddess who protects the environment,” Ms. Melanie said. “The competition was intense and Loyalty House got the shield. D.M. Venkatalakshmi, a Class IX student, made 1,461 bags (out of the 3,687) and won the Miss Gaia title,” she said.

Mr. Balasundaram said the project at the school was a very good initiative, especially because it involves students.

Now, the message would reach their parents and this way the campaign against plastic bags would expand.

The Residents Awareness Association of Coimbatore offered to extend to the school the Wealth out of Waste programme it was carrying out in association with ITC.

Under this programme, ITC paid residents, institutions and commercial establishments for the plastic bags or paper waste they handed over to it.

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Kothandaramaswamy Temple: Mahotsavam, musical discourse by Vasundra Rajagopal, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple: 75th Avitta Mahotsavam,carnatic music by B.S.Sekar and party,RS Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Vanaprastha-Sankara Seva Sadanam-Dhyanaprastha-Pyramid Complex: Sreemad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Maha Yagnam by Yegna Rama Sharma, Vanaprastha premises, Vadavalli, 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punitharperavai Arakattalai: Periyapuranam classes, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sath Sampradaya Seva Samithi: Thiruppavai discourse by Kalyanapuram Aravamudachariar, Kasivaradaraja Perumal Temple, Pappanaickenpudur, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh classes, Saradhambal Temple Hall, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Jagadguru Trust: Carnatic vocal recital by B.S. Sekhar, Kamakshi Amman Temple, T.V. Swamy Road, 6.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training programme on “Effective Business Communication”, 95-A, Race Course, 9.30 a.m.

Gem Hospital: Obesity awareness camp, 8 a.m.

Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Cosmos: Meeting, Boomerang, Nehru Stadium, 6.15 p.m.

Mariyalaya: Migrant Girl Children Mela, Fatima Church, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Kasturi Sreenivasan Trust: Painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, Avanashi Road, Peelamedu, 6.30 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Workshop on “Insight into Contemporary Advertising’, Saroja Prabhakaran, Vice-Chancellor, presides over inaugural, 10 a.m.; Valediction of training programme on food processing, 2.30 p.m.; orientation course for NSS programme officers, T.K. Shanmughanandam, Chancellor, speaks, 3.30 p.m.

Easa College of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on ‘Dot Net Programming, 3 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Book Exhibition, 9.30 a.m.;‘Brillianz-2009’ management programme, G. Sree Harsha, Additional Commissioner of Customs and Central Excise, chief guest, Pachapalayam, 9.30 a.m.; valediction, Wing Commander S. Arjunan, Faculty at Air Force Administrative College, chief guest, 4.30 p.m.

Hindustan College of Engineering and Technology: Inaugural of ‘Melange-09’, R. Gopalan, Vice-President-Marketing, Transdirect India, chief guest, 10 a.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of Electricals and Electronics Association, M. Manoharan, ACC Cement Works, Madukkarai, chief guest, 10.30 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: CEO Speak, J. Karthikeyan, Director of Finerva, speaks on ‘Financial Derivatives’, 3 p.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Entrepreneurs’ Awareness Camp, C.K. Arivazhagan, visiting faculty on Micro, Medium and Small Enterprises, speaks on ‘Success Stories of Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurial Skills’, Ranganathan College of Engineering, 9.30 a.m.

Department of Museums: Talk on “Marabu Isai”, Government College of Music, 4 p.m.

Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology: Seminar on “Practical Electronics and PCB Design, M. Selvaraju, Director, Handson Technologies, chief guest, 2 p.m.

NGP Arts and Science College: Distribution of books to Government school students, Government Higher Secondary School, Kovilpalayam, 3 p.m.

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Religion

Sadhana Sadhan: Bhagawath Gita discourse, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sri Kothandaramar Seva Trust: Panchasapthathy Varshapoorthi Maha Utsavam, Ramnagar,

6.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thirumurai Isai Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Sree Sankara Seva Sadhanam: Sreemad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Maha Yagnam, Bhuvaneshwari Hall, Vanaprastha, 7 a.m.

Sath Sampradaya Seva Samithi: Discourse on Thiruppavai, Karivaradaraja Perumal Temple, 6.30 p.m.

General

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University: Inauguration of the centenary building and State-level farmers’ day programme, M.K. Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister, chief guest, Veerapandi S. Arumugam, Minister for Agriculture, presides, Kalaignar Arangam,

9 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness camp, Ranganathan College of Engineering, 9.30 a.m.

National Model School: Children’s Day competitions, school premises, 9.30 a.m.

GRG School of Management Studies: Video conference on “Succession Plans for Family Business”, institute campus,

5 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Face-to-face with Harris Jayaraj, music director, RDA Hall, 2 p.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Workshop on memory techniques, UG Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.

EASA College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of Red Ribbon Club, seminar hall,

3 p.m.

Karpagam University: Guest lecture on “Conflict Resolution and Peace Building”, university premises, 3 p.m.; lecture on corporate social responsibility,

10 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: Talk on “Thin Film Social Cells: Chemical Deposition Techniques”, D-Block Seminar Hall, 3 p.m.

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Information Technology and Management: Inauguration of Human Resource Development Club, seminar hall,

3.30 p.m.

Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Tree plantation, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

Gem Hospital and Research Institute: Obesity health camp, hospital premises, 8 a.m.

Kalaivani College of Technology: Orientation programme, seminar hall,

4.15 p.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: Programme on problem solving techniques, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

G. Ramaswamy Naidu Matriculation Higher Secondary School and Association of British Scholars, Coimbatore Chapter: Awareness programme on Global warming and climate change in coastal areas,

school premises.

Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd.: City final of Aqua Regia 2009, Corporation Kalaiarangam Auditorium, R.S. Puram,

9 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Periya Puranam Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 10 a.m.

Sath Sampradaya Seva Samithi: Discourse on Thiruppavai, Karivaradharaja Perumal Temple, 6.30 p.m.

Shankara Seva Sadhanam: Bhagavathaha Sptaha Maha Yagnam, Bhuvaneshwari Hall, Vanaprastha, 7 a.m.; 4 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Awareness programme for Documentary on Nam Kovai, Nachimuthu Hall, 3 p.m.

Karpagam University: Lecture on “DNA as a Biomarker”, college premises, 11.15 a.m.

EASA College of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on global trends in engineering design, 11 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology and Ranganathan Engineering College: entrepreneurial awareness camp, 10 a.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on automation today, 10 a.m.

GKD Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Competitions, 9.45 a.m.

National Model Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Children’s day competitions, Peelamedu, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore District Cooperative Milk Producers Union: Distribution of margin money to milk producers, Ministers U. Mathivanan, Pongalur N. Palanisamy, M.P. Saminathan, participate, SJ Thirumana Mandapam, 9 a.m.

The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore: Release of book on R.K. Shanmugam Chettiar, former president of the chamber, N. Mahalingam, Chairman of the Sakthi Group of Companies, chief guest, chamber towers, 6 p.m.

SIEMA: Interaction on “Recent Trends in Effective Implementation of Factories Law”, SIEMA Buildings, 6 p.m.

GEM Hospital and Research Centre: Obesity awareness programme, Gem Auditorium, 6 p.m.

GKNM Hospital: diabetic footcare and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

CITU: District-level meeting, rally, Gandhipuram, 4.30 p.m.

All India LOCO Running Staff Association: Meeting, S.K. Dhar nagar, 9.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore West: Meeting, Tristar, 7 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Cotton City: Meeting, Rajasthani Sangh, 7.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Meeting, CMA Hall, 6.30 p.m.

District Administration: Grievance redress meeting for transgenders, Collectorate, 5 p.m

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RELIGION

Mahalingam Mariammal Manivizha Charitable Trust: Discourse, Purandaradasar hall, 6 p.m.

Sri Muthukrishna Swamy Mission: Skandha Sashti festival, Sri Ayyappan Puja Sagham, 12 noon; 6 p.m.

Arulmigu Sangameshwara Swamy Temple: Kandhar Sashti festival, kottai, 10 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thiruppugazh class, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Arulmigu Rathina Vinayagar Temple: Sri Kandhar Sashti festival, R.S. Puram, 8.30 a.m.; 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Dance festival, Bhavan’s Auditorium, 6 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Kalaivizha celebrations, University premises, 10 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Computer literacy programme for SHG members, Singanallur, 10 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Inauguration of Knowledge Plaza, seminar hall, 4 p.m.

Karunya University: Inauguration of entrepreneurship cell, university premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness programme, PG seminar hall, 4.45 p.m.

Park Global School of Business Excellence: Park Global Business Plan competition – 2009, Techno Park, 10 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Workshop on teaching economics at Plus Two level, college premises, 10 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Technical symposium of civil engineering department, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Jansons School of Business: Talk on profiling prospective entrepreneurs, Padmam Auditorium, 12.50 p.m.; talk on ethics, 3.15 p.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Inauguration of ECE association, college premises, 3.30 p.m.

SNT Global Academy of Management Studies and Technology: Seminar on recent trends in human resources practices, academy campus, 3 p.m.

Shanti Ashram: Amutham initiative for Bala Shanthi children, school premises, 10.30 a.m.

CODISSIA and SIDBI Industrial Services: Counselling and guidance to entrepreneurs, Board Room, 3 p.m.

Gedee Technical Training Institute: German Diploma Awarding function, Hans-Burkhard Sauerteig, Consul General, German Consulate General, Chennai, chief guest, Gedee Auditorium, 4 p.m.

Gem Hospital and Research Institute: World Obesity Day, conference and workshop on bariatric surgery, hospital premises, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on house keeping, conference hall, Race Course, 2 p.m.

District Administration: Farmers’ grievance day meeting, District Collectorate, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Workshop on case method of teaching, CIMAT auditorium, 10 a.m.; entrepreneurship awareness programme, Karpagam College of Engineering, 9.30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: Tomorrow’s Technology Today, college auditorium, 12 noon

GRG School of Management Studies: Seminar on understanding group dynamics, institute campus, 3 p.m.

Shri Nehru Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Neo Fusion 09, school premises, 8.30 a.m.

Sankara Eye Centre, Rotary Coimbatore Central and DBCS: Workshop for corporation school teachers on comprehensive eye care programme for school students, hospital premises, 10 a.m.

KGISL Institute of Technology: Workshop on system integration and trouble shooting, seminar hall, 8.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam Jan Shikshan Sansthan: Valedictory function of training programme on bridal make-up, Lakshmi Santha Rajagopal, Former Vice Chancellor, Avinashilingam University, presides, Alagesan Road, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: Guest lecture on ‘Avenues in Banking, Finance and Insurance Sector’, 3 p.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of Computer Applications Association, 10 a.m.

Parks College: Inauguration of business management association, college premises, 2 p.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Saradhambal Temple, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Arulmigu Rathina Vinayagar Temple: Sri Kandar Sashti Vizha, temple premises, R.S. Puram, 8.30 a.m.; 6 p.m.

Sri Muthukrishna Swamy Mission: Skandha Sashti festival, Sri Ayyappan Puja Sangham, 12 noon; 6 p.m.

Arulmigu Sangameshwara Swamy Temple: Kandhar Sashti festival, kottai, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Periya Purana Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

JCT College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of Youth Red Cross Society, 2.30 p.m.

Karpagam University: Lecture on community development programmes, Thiruvalluvar Hall, 12.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness camp, SSK College of Engineering, 9.30 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Workshop on “Impact of Human Resources in Developing Leadership”, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Inauguration of orientation course for NSS programme officers, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

Computer Society of India: Talk on “management decisions by effective use of enterprise solutions”, Vyshnav Buildings, Race Course, 6.15 p.m.

SNR Sons College: Workshop on insilico drug and vaccine designing, 11 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Workshop on foreign exchange management, 2 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Project appraisal, 10 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Computer literacy programme for SHG members, Singanallur, 10 a.m.

Park College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of “Daffodils”, Rajiv Gandhi Auditorium, 3 p.m.

Department of Social Work, Bharathiar University: Workshop on ‘Cyber crime,’ Prof. G.G. Thamarai Selvi, Crimes and Torts former judge, chief guest, 10 a.m.

GRD College of Science: Placement readiness workshop, 9.30 a.m.

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Power shutdown 

Coimbatore: Power supply will not be available in the following areas from 9 a.m .to 5 p.m. on October 20, owing to a shutdown at the Pollachi sub-station:

Pollachi Town, Mahalingapuram, Pollachi Rural, T. Kottampatty, Pollachi South, Samathur, Kanjampatty, Pollachi East, Kongu Nagaram, Zaminuthukuli, Pollachi West, Kolarpatty, A. Sangampalayam, Mill Kovilpalayam and Vadakipakayam.

Biotechnology a boon to farmers’

Coimbatore: He swears by biotechnology. For a soil scientist of almost four decades of experience; Murugesa Boopathy considers it a boon to farmers. Being the Vice-Chancellor of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), one of the premier universities in the country, he is determined to make it his focus area.

He points out that the campaign against Bt cotton (genetically modified cotton) has proved a failure now with several lakhs of farmers holding 80 per cent of the cotton area resorting to that. A serious scramble for the Bt cotton seeds in Maharashtra became a major law and order problem, he points out. “It is because the production has doubled.” As against the earlier12-15 sprays to combat bollworm, the bane of cotton crop, now two sprays would do. Similarly as against five to six times of picking, now the maximum is two times. “We are trying to provide a cotton harvester machine also.” He points out that the university is in its last lap of getting the nod for release of four varieties of Bt brinjal, the first food crop that has obtained green signal from the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee.

Hailing from an agricultural family of Thiruvandipatti, Sankari taluk, Dr. Boopathy’s father was a village munsiff. He had his early education at Bharathi Vidyalaya High School, Salem, and pre-university at the Kandaswami Kandar’s College, Paramathi-Velur. After joining the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, in 1967 he not only had his graduation and post-graduation there but also completed his Doctorate in ‘soil test-crop resources studies’.

Research

Starting his career in the Soil Testing Laboratory of the university, he has done a lot of research on the response of the individual crop to different soil structures, different climates and, of course, different management methods. Being the Special PA of the Agriculture Minister for quite some time has given him an ample opportunity to learn the ropes in the administrative mechanism as well.

“I spent my first 14 years in the Soil Testing Lab and would have analysed at least 60,000 to 75,000 soil samples,” Dr. Boopathy tells G. Satyamurty.

With 10 agricultural colleges, 34 research stations and 14 krishi vigyan kendras under his jurisdiction, he leads more than 1,000 scientists.

While he is happy that quite a lot of research is done in the university, the results do not reach the farming community, he feels. “Besides, I have been appealing to the scientists to do applied research.”

He is immensely happy to note that the university has been producing several bright scholars. For example, of the 30 Secretaries in the Tamil Government at present, four are from the university.

Similarly, an equal number of IGs are also from TNAU. As many as 84 in the Indian Forest Service are from this university.

Dr. Boopathy is pretty passionate about the System Rice Intensification method which has become extremely popular. Apart from saving almost 50 per cent water, it helps produce 10 metric tonnes of paddy per hectare against three to five metric tonnes produced earlier.

He points out how the State Government is extremely interested in promoting it.

“That is why for the purchase of power weeder from Korea, which costs about Rs. 35,000, the State Government is giving a subsidy of Rs. 15,000.”

The precision farming method launched in the dry districts of undivided Dharmapuri (now Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri), Pudukottai, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar and Ramanathapuram has also proved quite efficacious. For the undivided Dharmapuri district alone, Rs. 7 crore has been given as subsidy by the State Government for adopting this method.

“A special feature of this hi-tech method is the scientists are asked to remain with the farmers.”

Farm mechanisation is another sphere that Dr. Boopathy wants to concentrate on.

“With agricultural labour becoming scarce, it has become imperative for the university to develop more and more. We have already developed 163 modern implements.”

Despite releasing 462 crop varieties, he feels the university cannot rest on its laurels.

He considers Trichy-3 paddy variety, a saline resistant one, has proved a great success when brought under the SRI method. “From hardly two tonnes of production per hectare, it has now touched even 10 tonnes.”

Deafness prevention programme for Coimbatore Dist.

COIMBATORE: An early intervention initiative to prevent and control deafness will be implemented in the district under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness. An intensive coverage of students of Government primary schools will be a significant component of the programme that is for all age groups.

Apart from the screening at the schools, community clinics would also be established to screen the general public. The emphasis is on early detection, treatment and rehabilitation.

Joint Director of Health M. Duraikannan told The Hindu the first essential phase of the programme was training for gynaecologists and paediatricians.

It is vital to identify birth defects in children, he said. Paediatricians would have to identify hearing problem in very young children when they did not respond to sound. Hearing defects could lead to improper speech development.

The next phase of training would be for block-level medical officers of primary health centres. And, the third phase would train teachers in schools and anganwadis to identify children with hearing problem.

“The anganwadi teachers will go into to the community to interact with the people closely to identify cases. People with suspected hearing impairment can be screened and referring to the nearest Government Hospital for treatment,” Dr. Duraikannan said.

“The entire programme will be headed by Professor of ENT (ear, nose, throat) at the Coimbatore Medical College (CMC) and Hospital K.B. Motilal and implemented under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Health Services S. Senthilkumar. ENT Surgeon V. Balaji will be the Nodal Officer”, he said.

The intention behind training teachers to identify students with the problem was to prevent its impact on their education. Inability to prevent or control deafness could lead to even a socio-economic impact, Dr. Duraikannan said.

The Public Health Department would also organise camps in schools to identify cases that need early intervention to prevent deafness. First, the primary schools and then the higher classes would be covered.

While a general screening would be done in the schools, there would be specific focus on students with learning difficulties. “In many cases children with learning difficulties, hearing impairment is a factor,” Dr. Duraikannan pointed out. “This is invariably a factor in slow learners.”

Explaining the specific focus on children, the health official said one to two children per 1,000 live births had congenital hearing defects and 50 per cent of all these cases could be prevented from becoming deaf.

Immunisation against rubella and other viral diseases was one way of prevention in young children.

Malnutrition was another factor that caused hearing impairment in children and this had to be tackled through awareness.

In adults, acquired deafness occurred because of infection such as otitis media or wax block or noise pollution.

The NPPCD began as a pilot project in August 2006 for 25 districts in 10 States. It was made a national programme last year in order to have 200 districts covered by the end of the 11th Five Year Plan. Integrated with the National Rural Health Mission, the implementation would be done through the State and district health apparatus.

While medical college hospitals were identified as centres of excellence for this programme, district hospitals would be nodal points. Capacity building among the health workers would be done to enable them carry the message of the programme accurately to the masses, especially in the rural areas

Documentation procedures in hypothecation a cause for concern

Coimbatore: A cursory glance at the cases disposed off by the Coimbatore District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum (CDCRF) in August and September indicates that documentation procedures in hypothecation pertaining to vehicle loans are increasingly becoming a cause for concern.

In almost all the nine cases taken up by the Forum, retention and possession of original Registration Certificate (RC) by the financing firm had resulted in mental agony for the borrower. Though some of the cases involved delayed or non-payment of instalments, ultimately the disputes ended up in litigation over the whereabouts of the RC book.

The petitioners blamed the financing firms for the situation where as the financing firms indulged in passing the blame. The situation could be sorted out only if certain measures were introduced in registration procedure where the Registering Authority could clearly mention as to with whom the original RC book rests in custody, observed President of the CDCRF, S.A. Sree Ramulu.

Availing of vehicle loans with hypothecation of the vehicle has become a serious issue over the years because of the growing instances of delayed payment of instalments or defaults wherein the financing firms take possession of the vehicles using recovery agents. Finance firms that retain the original RC book are confident of getting back the money, because they already have the signatures (on the transfer of ownership forms i.e., Form 29 and 30) of the borrower, taken at the time of extending the loan for the purchase of the vehicle.

When the borrower turns up for resolving the issue and agreeing to pay up the remaining instalments, tracing and getting the original RC book becomes difficult. When a vehicle is recovered from the borrower for reasons of default, the law insists that the financing firm informs the jurisdiction police station. But many financing firms seldom adhere to the norm excepting the nationalised banks and reputed finance houses. Under such circumstances, the recovered vehicle becomes a stolen vehicle. Many new generation banks, automobile financing houses resort to self-set guidelines while extending vehicle loans.

When the borrower completes the payment of the instalments (the capital advance taken as well as the interest for the loan tenor), the firms turn up with a demand for more money stating that it was either for the loan insurance or the difference in rates of interest. Even when the borrower pays up the same in protest, the financing firms dodge in providing him/her the RC book and the No Objection Certificate (NoC) for cancellation of hypothecation. Increasing disputes only reiterate the necessity for streamlining the procedures.

In all the cases, the forum directed the banks/financing firms to pay compensation for the mental agony and cost of litigation and to return the original RC book.

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Sadhana Sadan: Sasikala Ramanathan sings devotional songs, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punithar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thiruppugazh class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukkoodam, 33, 12th cross, New Thillainagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Education: graduation day, G.Viswanathan, Chancellor, VIT University, Vellore, chief guest, 10.30 a.m.

Pioneer College of Arts and Science: graduation day, 10 a.m.

Nehru College of Management: graduation day, S. Periasamy, Deputy Director, Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, chief guest, 10.30 a.m.

Kairali: expo on various handicrafts, near Saibaba Temple, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Sadhana Sadan: Smt.Thangam speaks on Sundarakandam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punithar Peravai Charitable Trust: Saiva Sinthanai classes, Sidhantha classes, Kurundam Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukootam, 33,12th Cross Street, Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli,

6 p.m.

Kairali: Expo of handicraft items, near Sai Baba Koil, Mettupalayam Road, 10.30 a.m.

Poompuhar: Handloom expo, Big Bazaar Street showroom,

10.30 a.m.

The Hindu Business Line Club: Inauguration of activities for the academic year by C.R. Swaminathan-Chairman Southern Region CII and Chief Executive of PSG in the presence of T.M. Lakshmikanthan-Executive Director of Karur Vysya Bank, N.S. Vageesh, Banking Editor, Business Line, Chennai, take part, PSGIM, 10.30 a.m.

Avanashilingam University for Women: Twenty-first convocation, Justice M. Karpagavinayakam, former Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court and Chairman of Appellate Tribunal for Electricity-New Delhi delivers convocation address, T.K. Shanmuganandam, Chancellor of Avanashilingam University, takes part, 3 p.m.

Union Bank of India: Inauguration of Saravanampatti branch (fully air-conditioned branch with Core Banking and ATM facilities) by G. Bhaktavatchalam, Chairman of KG Hospital, 2/196, Sathyamangalam Road, Saravanampatti, 10 a.m.

Kaumaram Sushila International Residential School: Orphanage visit, Mother Teresa Old Age home-Sungam, Sree Anbalayam, Vadavalli, 10 a.m.

Jawarhalal Institute of Technology: Workshop on Operating and Network systems, K.P. Gopakumar, Director of IIIT, takes part, M. Visvesvaraya Seminar Hall, 9.30 a.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: Guest lecture on Role of Mathematics in Cryptography, 10.30 a.m.

Coimbatore branch of SIRC of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: D. Shah speaks on “Stock Market Investment or Gambling”, ICAI Branch Premises, DB Road,

6 p.m.

Karpagam University: Guest lecture, Thiruvalluvar Hall,

10.30 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: One-day workshop on Microwave Communication,

10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore and Rotaract Club of Future League: Friends of Police – crime and crowd control, Big Bazaar Street, Raja Street, 5.30 p.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: International Chef’s Day, 10.30 a.m.

KSG College of Arts and Science: Breast Cancer Awareness Camp and Rally,

10 a.m.

Native Medicare and Charitable Trust, Rojakootam Children’s Forum and Lions Club of Coimbatore Vadavalli: Deepavali celebration with underprivileged children, Marappagounder Thirumana Mandapam, Appanaickenpalayam Road, Thudiyalur, 3 p.m.

Stanes Higher Secondary School and Association of British Scholars-Coimbatore Chapter: Global Warming and Climate Change-Awareness Programme, Film Screening and Deliberation, special address by R. Raveendran, Secretary, Residents Awareness Association of Coimbatore, Stanes School, 2.30 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College-Department of Aeronautical Engineering: Guest lecture, 9.30 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Workshop on Emerging Trends in Customer Relationship Management in Retail, 9.30 a.m.

Shanti Ashram: Scholarship distribution for orphan children, Shanti Ashram, 10.30 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College – Commerce Department: World Students Day, Kalai – Ilakkiya contests for school children, conference hall, 2 p.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: International conference on Current Trends in Advanced Biomedical Technology, 10 a.m.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thirumurai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnanam Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Bhagawath Gita discourse, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Karunya University: Moksha – Exhibition, N. Karthik, Deputy Mayor, Coimbatore Corporation, chief guest, Jenney’s Residency, 10 a.m.

Kalaivani College of Technology: Talk on engineers without borders, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

Karpagam University: Workshop on flower arrangement, college premises, 10 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Seminar on “Recent Trends in IT”, KCE Auditorium, 3 p.m.

KSG Arts and Science College: Mupperum felicitation function, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

Guruvayurappan Institute of Management: Conference on leveraging creativity and innovation for organisational excellence, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

SNS College of Engineering: Felicitation to S.N. Subramanian, college premises, 4 p.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Conquest 09, seminar hall, 2.30 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Puppetry workshop, college premises, 9 a.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Elite, Kongunadu College of Arts and Science and Villakinaru Government PHC: Blood donation camp, college premises, 10 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of coaching class for students of company secretaryship, sangamam Hall, 3 p.m.

Kairali: Special sales, Mettupalayam Road, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Campus recruitment, college campus, 10.30 a.m.

Poompuhar: Handloom exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thiruvasaga Muttrodal, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 10 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural centre: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita by T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar Hall, 4 p.m.

KCT Business School: Lecture on Gandhian Approaches and Strategies, Sir. M. Visveswaraya Hall, 3 p.m.

TNAU: Felicitation function to honour P. Murugesa Boopathi, vice-chancellor of TNAU and C. Swaminathan, vice-chancellor of Bharathiar University, Solomon Pappaiah, special address, S. Vincent, Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Council and P. Umanath, District Collector, participate, Kalaignar Arangam, 5 p.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Guest lecture on grid computing, institute premises, 3 p.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Talk on “Know Your Heart”, CMA Hall, 6.30 p.m.

ICSI: Teachers meet, Mettupalayam Road, 5 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Inauguration of training on Arecanut leaf and plate making and home care products, Sri Avianshilingam Krishi Vigyan Kendra Campus, Karamadai, 10.30 a.m.

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic foot care and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Right to Information Act workshop, C. Swaminathan, vice-chancellor of Bharathiar University, chief guest, CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science,

12 noon; orientation of NEN and launching of Logo, Thanthai Periyar Auditorium, 2.30 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Seminar and workshop on puppetry, college premises, 9 a.m.; workshop on systems biology and its applications in drug discovery, college premises, 10 a.m.

RVS College of Engineering and Technology: Technical symposium RAMBLO 2K9, seminar hall, 9 a.m.

Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore: Meeting, Chamber Towers, 6 p.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Technoblast, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Technical symposium, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Osai: Valediction of Photography exhibition, VOC Park,

3 p.m.

Poompuhar: Handloom exhibition and sales, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Special sales, Mettupalayam Road, 10 a.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore: Medical camp, Lions Community Hall, 11 a.m.

Department of Posts: Mails Day, Coimbatore RMS, 2 p.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Computer literacy programme for SHG members, Singanallur, 10 a.m.

Committee of Hosts: Unite for the Under Privileged and their Dreams, SBOA Matriculation School, 8.40 a.m.

Anna University: Awareness programme on Right to Information Act, University premises, 5 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Polytechnic College: Creafest 2009-2010, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Satchidananda Jothi Nikethan Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Philately exhibition, inter-school competitions, school premises, 10 a.m.

TN – IAMWARM Project and CARE – T: Seminar on environment and water protection and sustainable agriculture, Selvam Farm, 10 a.m.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Annapoorneshwari Temple,

4 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Ramakrishna Paramahamsa teachings, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli,

11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Arakattalai: Thiruvasaga Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli,

6 p.m.

THAMBRAAS: Radha Kalyanam, Subbaramaiyar Hall, 7.30 a.m.

Arulmigu Sri Thirumalaiyar Perumal: Puratasi pujas, Kalipalayam,

7 a.m.

Arulmigu Venkatesa Perumal Temple: Puratasi celebrations, Mondipalayam,

4.30 a.m. onwards.

Jeevajothi Women’s Fellowship: Prayer meeting, Gujarat Samaj,

10.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis and Department and HR and CE: Natyanjali, Patteswarar Temple,

6.05 p.m.

Sri Shankara Naatyalaya: Annual day celebrations, Corporation Kalai Arangam, 6 p.m.

Raj Vidhya Kender: Satsangh, Ardhra Hall, 6 p.m.

ICWAI: Inauguration of coaching classes, Chapter Hall, 6 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Souls Meet 2009, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Guest lecture, college premises,

9.30 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Workshop on hardware training, seminar hall,

10 a.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Inauguration of MCA Department, Sathy Road, Kovilpalayam,

3 p.m.

Angappa College of Arts and Science: Graduation day, R. Kausalya Devi, Managing Trustee of Gandhigram Trust, chief guest, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Home for Children and Adults, Coimbatore District Rehabilitation Council, Annai Meenakshi College of Nursing, CMS College of Science and Commerce: Signature Campaign, Ganapathy Bus Stand, 11 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Workshop on introduction to astronomy, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

Park College of Engineering and Technology: Valediction of Excapade, Rajiv Gandhi Auditorium,

2 p.m.

St. Michaels Higher Secondary School: Inter-school competitions, school premises,

10 a.m.

Vazhikatti Mental Health Foundation: World Mental Health Day, near Hotel Tamil Nadu,

8.55 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Special address on “Employers Demand Vs Employability in Present Scenario”, KCE Auditorium, 2.30 p.m.

Tamilnadu Electricity Board Retired Pensioners Welfare Organisation: Meeting, K. Ramani Memorial Hall,

10 a.m.

Shanti Ashram: Evolution Workshop with Bala Shanti, ashram premises,

10.30 a.m.; Youth Leadership programme, ashram premises,

10 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Charter presentation of Lions Club of Coimbatore, Seminar Hall,

3 p.m.; discussion on “HRM Reviews on Soft Skills”, seminar hall,

11 a.m.

Amarjyoti Leprosy Nivaran Sangh: Project Unite for the Under privileged and their dreams,

3 p.m.

Rotaract Club of Saibaba Colony: inter-school cultural and literary programme, SNR Auditorium,

8.15 a.m.

CII: Painting exhibition, GRD College of Science; Suguna Kalyana Mandapam; PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, 10 a.m.;

2.30 p.m.

Coimbatore North Round Table 20: Fund Raiser Concert, The Residency,

8 p.m.

Vaidyarathnam Oushadhasala: Medical camp, R.S. Puram,

10 a.m.

Little Flower Education Society: Cultural and sports meet, Chavara Vidya Bhavan MHSS,

9 a.m.

Coimbatore Human Rights Forum and Rotary Club of Coimbatore Spectrum: Right to Information Day 2009, Rotary Club of Texcity Hall,

5.30 p.m.

Hindusthan Institute of Technology: Business plan implementation workshop, seminar hall,

12.45 p.m.

GKNM Hospital: Clinical meeting, hospital premises, 8 a.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: Faculty development programme, conference hall, 8.50 a.m.

Karpagam University: Talk on Advances in Casting Processes, MBA Seminar Hall, 2 p.m.

GRD School of Social Work: Alumni meet, college premises, 3 p.m.; Programme on Mental Health,

2 p.m.

Veda Prakaasanam: Workshop on handwriting, Elgi Matriculation Higher Secondary School,

10 a.m.

IDA Coimbatore Trust: CDE Programme, IDA Building,

10 a.m.

Happy Valley B-School and Business Line: Lecture on technologies and tools for human capital management by N.S. Sekar, Senior Director of SuccessFactors, school premises,

10 a.m.

Society for Caring and Sharing: Talk on “Nature Cure for Senior Citizens”, Sri Selvavinayagar Temple, Thyagaraya New Street,

6.15 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore: Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations and UNO Day, Lions community Hall,

7.35 p.m.

Vasan Eye Care: Eye check up, hospital premises, 8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Organising Committee: Home coming of 1979-1984 batch of agri engineers, Golden Jubilee Hall,

11 a.m.

Osai: Photo exhibition, VOC Park,

10 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHG members, Gandhipuram,

10 a.m.

Kairali: special Sales, Mettupalayam Road,

10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Handloom sarees sale, Big Bazaar Street,

10 a.m.

PSG Hospitals and PSG Sarvajana HSS: World Mental Health Day, Kavidasan, Director, Roots Industries India Ltd, speaks, school premises,

9 a.m.

Happy Valley School and The Hindu Business Line: Inauguration of Business Line Club lecture series, N.S.Sekar, Senior Director, Success Factors, Bangalore, speaks on “technologies and tools for human capital management”, school premises,

10 a.m.

KG College of Arts and Science: Raja Yoga Training , Brother B. K. Kalidas , motivator, Brahmakumaris’ World Spiritual University, chief guest, KG Nursing College, 11.30 a.m.

Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Sciences: Mr. Vijayakumar, former Director, Coimbatore Airport, speaks on “management of airports in India”,

3 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering: Free dental camp, Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital,

10 a.m.

Sri Saraswati Thyagaraja College: Graduation Day, Prof. S.M. Ramasamy, chief guest, Seminar Hall – I ,

10.30 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thirppugazh isai classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, 11 a.m.

Natyanjali: Bharatanatyam, Patteswarar Temple, Perur, 6.05 p.m.

Bank of Baroda: Musical evening, Mandolin U. Shrinivas and U. Rajesh, Corporation Kalai Arangam, 6 p.m.

SIEMA: Session, Building Leadership in Family Business, The Residency, 5 p.m.

CODISSIA: Training, First Aid, CODISSIA Hall, Huzur Road, 10 a.m.; Guidance camp on Governance subsidies available for MSME, 3 p.m.

Anna University: Workshop, microcontroller and arm technology, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Valediction, Continuing Rehabilitation Education on Techniques of Teaching Orientation and Mobility Skills, 3 p.m.; NSS Day Ruby Jubilee celebrations, 11.15 a.m.; Installation of President, Rotaract Club, Faculty of Engineering campus, 3 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Seminar, Transgenders and their rights, 10 a.m.

Happy Valley B-School: Business Line Club Lecture series, 10 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Souls Meet 2009, 9.30 a.m.; Programme, Mental Health, 2 p.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Lecture, Google Search Optimisation, 10 a.m.

RVS College of Engineering and Technology: Symposium, Ramblo 2K9, 9 a.m.

SNS College of Engineering: Businex Forum, 3 p.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Seminar, Role of Internal Quality Assurance Mechanism in Centres of Higher Learning, 10 a.m.

Park College of Engineering and Tekhnology: Symposium, Excapade, 9.30 a.m.

Nehru Institute of Management Studies: Lecture, New Trends in HR, 3 p.m.

Dr. VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop, Water Resources Development and Environmental Management, 10 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Industrial visit, 10 a.m.; campus recruitment, 10 a.m.

Jawaharlal Institute of Technology: Workshop, Embedded systems, 9.30 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Launch of SNS journal of finance, 2 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration, IEEE Students’ Chapter, 9.30 a.m.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science: Inauguration, Language and Literary Association, 10 a.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Programme, Impact, Global Meltdown on Indian Financial Market, 3 p.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Seminar, Contemporary Technicalities in Food Processing, 10 a.m.

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence: Simulated management games, 9 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Seminar, Corporate Governance, 11.15 a.m.

SVS Institute of Management Studies: Inauguration, SIREM Forum, 2.30 p.m.

Sri Krishna Institute of Management: Inauguration, Entrepreneurship Development Club, 10 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Symposium, Vishmaya, 9.30 a.m.; Presentation on dubbawalas, 11 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Workshop, High impact teaching skills, 10 a.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Seminar, Entrepreneurship, 10 a.m.

Vidya Vikasini MHSS: District Literacy and cultural competitions, 9 a.m.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: Workshop on technology for social welfare, 9 a.m.

St. Michael’s HSS: Cultural-literary competitions, 10 a.m.

Vasan Eye Care Hospital: Free eye check-up, 8.30 a.m.

Shanti Ashram: Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations, People initiative for cleaner Perur, Perur, 1 p.m.

Vasantha Memorial Trust: Breast cancer workshop, Krishna Mills, 4 p.m.; Felicitation of volunteers, 6 p.m.

The United Home for the Aged and Disabled: Celebration of 110th birth anniversary of Kuppathal, 2.30 p.m.

OSAI: Uyir Nizhal 2009, exhibition, VOC Park grounds, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Special Navarathri and Diwali sales, 10 a.m.

Self-Help Groups of SGSY: Exhibition and sale of handicrafts, Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Handloom saris exhibition and sale, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Sundarakandam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Saiva siddhantha class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

The Hindu Business Line and Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Business quiz, CIMAT Auditorium, 1 p.m.

Sindhi Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual day celebrations, 5 p.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Seminar on trends in education, 10 a.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Seminar on entrepreneurship, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Department of Commerce and Computer Applications: Meeting, 10 a.m.

Anti-Corruption Movement and Indian People Federation for Social Change: Meeting, near Central Bus Stand, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Inauguration of faculty of engineering club activities, 10.30 a.m.; rally, 7.45 a.m. ; Maha Mela, 10 a.m.; workshop on information security and ethical hacking, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Workshop on high impact teaching skills, 10 a.m.

Shanti Ashram: Workshop on women rights, 11 a.m.

Avinashilingam Jan Shikshan Sansthan: Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations, 11 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Soft skills training, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Seminar on “Recent Trends in Bioinformatics and Biotechnology”, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: CEO speak, 11.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness camp, SAN International business school, 9.30 a.m.

Vivekalaya Matriculation School: Annual day, 10 a.m.

EASA College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of CSE and IT association, 3 p.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology: Intra college paper presentation, 10 a.m.

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence: Management games, 9 a.m.

The Coimbatore Branch of the ICAI: Meeting on “Personal Line of Insurances”, 6 p.m.

Lions Clubs International: World Lions Service Day, eye camp, Panchayat Union Elementary School, Podanur; Pattatharsiamman Koil, Ganapathy; K.G. Hospital; Vigneswara Matriculation School, 9 a.m.; inauguration of service projects, Directorate of Health Services, Race Course, 9 a.m.; S.N. Arangam, 5.30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: Symposium, 3 p.m.

Committee of Hosts: Seminar on “Unite for the Under Privileged and their Dream”, Gujarati Samaj, 7 p.m.

Osai: Photo exhibition, VOC Park, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Handloom exhibition, Big Bazaar street, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Special sales, Mettupalayam road, 10 a.m.

Vasan Eye Care: Free eye check- up, 8.30 a.m. onwards

Ranganathan Engineering College: Mock interview, 2 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of SHG products, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m

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Bomb threat to school

Coimbatore: A Christian missionary-run school on Avanashi Road near Nehru Stadium received a bomb threat phone call on Tuesday morning.

Following the phone, school authorities informed the police control room. Anti Sabotage Teams of the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) of the City Police conducted a thorough search on the premises and found the call to be a hoax. Police have registered a case and investigations are on to ascertain the caller.

No power supply on October 8, 9

Coimbatore: There will be no power supply in the following places on October 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to shutdown at Velandipalayam sub-station for maintenance work:

Anandha Housing Colony, Koilmedu, Best Koilmedu, JJ Nagar, TVS Nagar, Edayarpalayam, Sivaji Colony, P & T Colony, Auto Nagar, Devanga Nagar.

Similarly, there will be no power supply in the following places from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 9 due to shutdown at Annur sub-station for maintenance work, according to a press release from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board:

Annur, Kuppepalayam, Odderpalayam, Kembanaickenpalayam, Kariyampalayam, Paduvampalli, Pogalur, Ganesapuram, Pasur, Chokkampalayam and Kumarapalayam.

Woman found dead

Coimbatore: A 37-year-old woman, Akila, was found dead in a pool of blood at her residence in Kumaran Nagar in Ganapathy area on Tuesday afternoon.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the bureau in the house had been broken open and gold jewels weighing more than 10 sovereigns were missing.

The mangalsutra of the victim, besides a sum of money had been taken away as well.

Akila had suffered a head injury, probably as a result of an attack with an iron rod, the investigation revealed.

The victim’s husband Kalaiselvan (40) an engineer with the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, found the victim dead when he came home for lunch.

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The victim used to stay alone at home after sending their eight-year-old girl to school.

City Police Commissioner, P. Sivanandi, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), P. Nagarajan along with forensic experts visited the scene of the crime.

Special teams have been constituted to investigate the case.

Nokia rolls out life tool services

COIMBATORE: Nokia has launched “Life Tools”, a service that provides agriculture, education and entertainment information.

Speaking on “Nokia Life Tools for Agriculture” at a conference organised here on Sunday by the Coimbatore District Small Industries’ Association as part of the Agri Intex 2009, Arun K. Nair, in-charge of content and BDM Agri Services, Nokia India, said that farmers could subscribe the services and get localised information on weather, market prices and news. Life Tools was incorporated in Nokia 2330 Classic and Nokia 2323 Classic. The service was available in eight major Indian languages and in English and Hindi.

Though agriculture-related inputs were now available through Information and Communication Technology tools such as kiosks in villages, for several farmers market inputs could be received by just a phone call. While internet penetration in country was just two percent, cellular penetration was expected to be 30 per cent to 35 per cent by the end of this year. Nokia conducted trials in two States last year and found that farmers wanted accurate data on pest and disease, weather and market price. It developed prototypes for these and provided the information based on the local soil and crop cultivated. It had tied-up with Government and private agencies and non-Governmental organisations and developed a comprehensive data base. It also provided taluk-level, detailed weather report, he said.

‘Zone cotton cultivation areas’

COIMBATORE: The Southern India Mills Association – Cotton Development and Research Association (SIMA – CDRA) has suggested zoning of cotton cultivation areas in the country based on soil profile.

Chairman of the association P.D. Damodaran said at its annual general meeting held here recently that cotton was a long-duration crop. Farmers who normally cultivated rice or vegetables went in for cotton when there was not enough water.

The association suggested that zoning could be done in rain-fed areas.

It would bring together government agencies and private firms for various extension activities.

Mr. Damodaran also said the association’s organic cotton and seed plots for MCU-5 in Dharmapuri area would be certified by the Directorate of Organic Certification soon. The SIMA-CDRA also proposed to demonstrate precision farming for cotton in Pollachi area.

The association has established farm field school centres in select villages.

Books, notices, technology information on production, integrated pest management and precision farming were given through these schools.

In Tamil Nadu, nearly 65 per cent of the cotton area was rain fed and the rest was irrigated. There had been a notable decrease in the area in 2008-2009.

Cotton production had surged in the country in the last few years mainly because of the introduction and expansion in area for Bt cotton. Cotton production increased by 30 per cent from 2004-2005 to 2007-2008

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Certificate verification on October 7

Coimbatore: Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes who are eligible for 3 per cent reservation and awaiting recruitment as teachers should appear for verification on October 6 at Coimbatore Ramakrishnapuram Corporation Higher Secondary School. Candidates who had received call letters from the Government Teacher Recruitment Board, Chennai, should appear with the certificates relating to education, eligibility, community in original along with two attested copies. Verification would be done for candidates who could not attend the verification session at an earlier date intimated to them.

Students block road

Coimbatore: Injury to four students who were travelling on foot board of a town bus while it was overtaking a lorry resulted in students blocking road demanding adequate bus service on Kalapatti Road.

The police said students were travelling on foot board on a crowded private town bus on the Kalapatti Road this morning and when the bus overtook a truck, four students on foot board reportedly sustained injuries. The injured were identified as Sasikumar, Manikandan, Udayakumar and Prasanna. Immediately students of a private college and polytechnic blocked the bus and the road. The students accused the transport authorities of not plying adequate services during peak hours forcing them to travel on foot board. Students demanded more bus services on Kalapatti Road at least during peak hours. Police and revenue officials assured to initiate steps to ply more buses on the route. The police have also registered a case against the driver of the private bus.

Recruitment drive

COIMBATORE: Applications are invited from male candidates for recruiting them as Havildar Education in Group X and Group Y for the Army Education Corps in the April 2010 batch.

The candidates should have working knowledge of either English or Hindi. He should be a graduate or post-graduate in arts or science or computer science with a B. Ed, or a post-graduate in arts and science for Group X and a graduate without B. Ed. for Group Y.

Candidates who are between 20 and 25 years of age are eligible to attend. Selection will be based on physical examination, medical examination, written examination and teaching aptitude interview, a release said.

Format of application is available at the nearest Army Recruiting Office. Candidates should submit the application along with necessary documents and certificates in an envelope superscribed “Application for Havildar Education”. It should also include two self-addressed envelopes. Filled-in applications should reach the Army Recruiting Office, Redfields, Coimbatore, before October 25. For details, contact the office on 0422-2222022 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Recovery of skeletons: one held

Coimbatore: The Coimbatore Rural Police on Monday arrested Vellingiri (35) in connection with the murder of a bus conductor Anandakumar (29), whose skeleton was recovered from a well in Vellakinaru on Sunday. Probing into the death, the Superintendent of Police, Coimbatore, N. Kannan along with his team secured Vellingiri and recovered the skeleton of Anandakumar, and in the process another skeleton was recovered.

Investigations revealed that it was that of Unni alias Ramesh (24) of Vadavalli. Investigations revealed that Unni alias Ramesh was murdered by a gang after a drunken brawl at a liquor shop, the police said.

Further investigations revealed that Anandakumar was killed by a hired gang on September 7 at the instigation of Sathishkumar, former chief of Idigarai panchayat. The body was dumped in a well at Vellakinaru. It is learnt that there was a dispute between the two over Sathishkumar having an alleged intimacy with the wife of Anandakumar, when she was employed in the factory of Sathishkumar prior to the marriage. The police said that Sathishkumar had reportedly hired a gang from Thanjavur to commit the murder. Further investigations are on to identify the remaining members of the gang who are said to be Madan Kumar and Shankar. Investigations revealed that the gang was also involved in the murder of Unni alias Ramesh. Based on the confessions of the Vellingiri, few more persons have been taken into custody and investigations are on to ascertain their role in both the murders. The police said that a few more are likely to be arrested soon.

CSI holds students’ convention

COIMBATORE: The 25th National Student Convention (NSC) of Computer Society of India (CSI) was held at Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT) here on September 24 and 25. The theme of the convention was “Technology-led Inclusive Growth”.

Secretary of CSI Bipin Mehta inaugurated the conference on September 24. Co-Chairman of KCT B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar presided over the inaugural.

This convention was organised by the CSI Coimbatore chapter, which was into its Silver Jubilee year, a press release from the chapter said. More than 750 students from 65 colleges from all parts of the country participated. The CSI NSC was one of the oldest and most prestigious computer science events for students in the country, the release said.

More than 120 technical papers were also presented with a focused track for research scholars. Technical sessions and industry workshops on cutting-edge areas like IT innovations for social transformation, Green IT, Communication Technologies and 11th Five year plan by experts in these areas who represented the industry and academia.

Chairman of CSI Coimbatore chapter Ranga Rajagopal gave an overview of the event.

Trekking expedition on five routes

Coimbatore: To mark the Wildlife Week celebrations from October 2 to 8, the Coimbatore District Forest Department is organising a trekking expedition on Sunday (October 11) on five routes.

However, the valediction of the celebrations would be done on April 7 at 11 a.m. at Purandaradasar Auditorium in R.S. Puram and trekking expeditions are being organised on a Sunday to make more people participate in the same. A release from the District Forest Officer, I. Anwardeen, said that on instructions from the Conservator of Forests, Coimbatore, R. Kannan, elaborate arrangements were made for the conduct of various competitions for students of all age groups. Winners of essay, elocution, painting, drawing competitions at the district-level were short-listed for the State-level contests being organised in Chennai. As part of the celebrations, special trekking expeditions are being organised on five routes.The trekking routes would be Narasipuram to Vaidegi falls in Pooluvampatti range besides Chinnar to Kalkothi hills, Chinnampathy to Vettumadavu falls in Coimbatore range, Mettupalayam to Keel Pilloor in Karamadai range and Ukkayanur to Pooluvapathi in Periyanaickenpalayam range. Public in all walks of life and students could take part in the trekking.

Interested persons should register their names with the District Forest Office near Highways Department Office on Tiruchi Road near Rainbow Theatre. For details, contact 0422-2302925. Registrations would be open only till 5 p.m. on October 9. Only 100 participants per trekking route would be accommodate on a first come- first-served basis.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thiruvasaga explanation classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 10 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh Isai classes, Sadhan premises, 11 a.m.

Vittal Associates: Discourse on Gita, T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar Hall, R.S. Puram, 4 p.m.

The Institution of Engineers: Meeting, World Habitat Day, PSG College of Technology premises, 6.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Speech, Humour at work place, CMA Hall, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Conference, Return to Nature, university premises, 9.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Inauguration, Continuing Rehabilitation Education on Techniques of Teaching Orientation and Mobility Skills, 11 a.m.; Workshop, Information Security and Ethical Hacking, 10 a.m.; NSS camp, Panchayat Union Middle School, Somayanaur, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: Inauguration, Social Work Association, R. Vasantha Kumar, Chancellor, chief guest, 10 a.m.

Amrita School of Engineering: SAE India Student Convention, 10 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Mathematics poster presentation, 2 p.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: Symposium, 9.30 a.m.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science: Inauguration, Association of Commerce Experts, 10 a.m.; Inauguration, Management Association, 2.30 p.m.

Ramakrishna Engineering College: Workshop, High impact teaching skills, 10 a.m.

Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Sciences: Inauguration, MBA Association, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Technical symposium, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology: Inauguration, IETE Students’ Forum, 3.30 p.m.

San International Business School: Lecture, Moral Values for Enlightening the Talents of Budding Managers, 10.30 a.m.

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic foot care and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

Shanti Ashram: Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations, Educational excursion for Bala Shanti children, VOC Park, 9.30 a.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living classes, GKD Kalyana Mandapam, Perinaickenpalayam, 6 p.m.; Power Textiles, Pappampattipirivu, 6 p.m.; Sri Andal Kalyana Mandapam, Trichy Road, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore West: Meeting, Jenney Club, 6.30 p.m.

OSAI: Uyir Nizhal 2009, exhibition, VOC Park grounds, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Special Navarathri and Diwali sales, Kairali showroom, 10 a.m.

Self Help Groups of SGSY: Exhibition and sale of handicrafts, Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Handloom saris exhibition and sale, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Workshop on ‘The Nuances and Nitty-Gritty of Writing Articles and Project Proposals’, 9.30 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Training in mushroom cultivation, 10 a.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thiruvasaga Isai classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli,

6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Ramakrishna Paramahamsa upanishads, Sadhan premises, 11 a.m.

Raj Vidhya Kender: Satsang, Ardra Hall, Huzur Road, 6 p.m.

Venkatesa Perumal Temple: Puratasi Thiruvizha, Maha Abhishekam, temple premises,

4.30 a.m.

Shri Plague Mariamman Temple: Discourse, temple premises,

7.30 p.m.

Manoranjitham: Gokulashtami / Navarathri Music Festival, vocal concert by Saketha Raman, Sri Ayyappan Puja Sangham, Ramnagar, 6 p.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Workshop, Information Security and Ethical Hacking, university premises, 10 a.m.; Regional Symposium, Problems and Prospects of Women – Gandhian Thought, 2.30 p.m.; NSS camp, Panchayat Union Middle School, Somayanaur, 10 a.m.

2 (TN) Air Sqn NCC: All India Vayu Sainik training camp, Stanes Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School,

9 a.m.

Vivekananda Kendra: Yoga camp, Sri Ramakrishna Higher Secondary School, 5 p.m.

Organising Committee: Free eye treatment camp, Sri Sowdambikai Amman Thirumana Mandapam, Range Gounder Street,

8 a.m.

Bharthiar School of Management and Entrepreneur Development: Joy of Giving Week, BSMED premises, 10 a.m.

Organising Committee: Workshop, Approaches for Quality Technical Teacher Education, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, 10 a.m.

United Institute of Technology: Inauguration, Learning Management System, T. Kannadasan, Vice-Chancellor in-charge, chief guest, institute premises, 3 p.m.

PSG College of Technology: Techno Management Fest, 10 a.m.

Tirupur Coin and Stamp Association: Coimbatore Coin Stampex 2009, Kamalam Doraiswamy Hall, Gandhipuram,

9.30 a.m.

Press Club: Press Club Award 2009, Rural Industries and Animal Husbandry Minister Pongalur N. Palanisamy, chief guest, Hotel Sriram International, 5 p.m.

Narasimhan Charitable Trust: Programme, Help children with heart diseases, Vallalar Seva Nilayam, Gandhipuram, 4.30 p.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Manchester: College Talentia, Corporation Kalai Arangam, R.S. Puram, 5.30 p.m.

Rotaract Club of Future League: Meeting, Sri Guru Krishna Mahal, Kovaipudur, 8.30 a.m.

Organising Committee: Chamber Show 2009, Sri Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam, 10 a.m.

OSAI: Uyir Nizhal 2009, exhibition, VOC Park grounds, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Special Navarathri and Diwali sales, Kairali showroom,

10 a.m.

Self-Help Groups of SGSY: Exhibition and sale of handicrafts, Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 10 a.m.

CODISSIA: Agri Intex 2009, CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex,

10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Handloom saris exhibition and sale, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

METTUPALAYAM

Nanjiah Lingammal Polytechnic College: NSS day celebrations, college premises, 10 a.m.

DHARAPURAM

Veveaham Higher Secondary School: NCC Group camp, school premises, 6 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Sundarakandam parayanam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Lord Muruga books reading, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 10.30 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Felicitation to S.N. Subramanian, Director-cum-secretary of SNSCT, RNG Memorial Hall, 3.30 p.m.; inauguration of ZELOS, 10 a.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Visit to Neyam Orphanage, Karamadai, 10 a.m.

Dr. SNS College of Education: Third inaugural day programme, college seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Park College of Engineering and Tekhnology: ‘Cyberena 09’, college premises, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore City Police and Friends of Police: Valediction of multimedia training programme, conference hall, Police Commissioner Office, 12.30 p.m.

Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology: Valediction of ‘Techbash’, college premises, 3.30 p.m.

Nirmala College for Women: ‘Insignia’, college premises, 9 a.m.

KV Institute of Management and Information Studies: Inauguration of students association, conference hall, 10.30 a.m.

Dr. GRD Institute of Management: ‘Melange’ 09’, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

TIIC: Loan mela, Sathya Narayana Hall, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHG members, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Special sales, Mettupalayam Road, 10 a.m.

KG Hospital and Rotary Club of Coimbatore Texcity: Blood Donors Day, Hospital Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Symposium ‘Milagro’ 09’, Auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

Mother Care Centre: Senior Citizens Day, Thadagam Road, 4 p.m.

San International Info School: Inauguration of association Zeus and release of magazine Quest 09, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam Jan Shikshan Sansthan and Lodge Tirupur No. 324: Training programme on bridal make-up, Sansthan premises, 9.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: International Non-violence Day rally, University premises, 10.15 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Performance counselling meeting for faculty members, conference hall, 3.30 p.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology: ‘Elzia’09’, conference hall, 10 a.m.

Ganga Medical Centre and Hospitals Private Limited: National Blood Donors Day celebrations, hospital premises, 10 a.m.

KV Institute of Management and Information Studies: Inauguration of students’ association, conference hall, 10.30 a.m.

All Religious Affinity Movement: ‘Id Milan’ and felicitation to award winners, Sangamam Thirumana Mandapam, 6.30 p.m.

Bank of Baroda: Opening of retail loan factory, Nandan Shrivastava, General Manager, chief guest, Bank Road, 11 a.m.

Sasurie Academy of Engineering: Seminar on role of animation, college campus, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Workshop on Information Security and Ethical Hacking, Smart Room, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Guest lecture, seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

SMS College of Arts and Science and Lions Club of Coimbatore: Blood donation camp, 10 a.m.

Indian Red Cross Society: National Voluntary Blood Donation Day programme, P. Umanath, District Collector, chief guest, CP Singh Hall, 3 p.m.

Kumaraguru College of Technology: Signing of MoU with Sai Bio Sciences, B Block, college premises, 11 a.m.

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Isha Yoga Centre: Yoga programme, Pattiya Goundar Thirumana Mandapam, Ganapathy, 6 p.m.

Kurundham Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Class on periyapuranam, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Saradhambal Temple, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Manoranjitham: Vocal recital by Srivalsan J Menon, Sri Ayyappan Puja Sangham, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Corporation: Council meeting, Victoria Town Hall premises, 10.30 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of technical symposium, M. Arumugam, Head of Quality Control and Inspection Division of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, chief guest, conference hall, 10 a.m.

Sri Sakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology: Technical symposium, college auditorium, 10 a.m.

PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research: Annual day and graduation ceremony, V.K. Subburaj, Principal Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, chief guest, PSG IMSR Auditorium, 5 p.m.

PPG Institute of Technology: Valediction of computer training programme, 3.30 p.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and technology: workshop on “Finite Element Methods”, 9.30 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Genex Association 2009 inauguration, 2.30 p.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop on “Evolutionary Web Services with Service Oriented Software Engineering”, 9.15 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Inauguration of technical symposium, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: Bioquest 09, Bharathi Hall, 11 a.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy Arts and Science College: Planting of saplings, 3.30 p.m.; workshop on Equipping Adolescents towards responsible citizenship, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Workshop on PLC and its Applications, 9 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Management mela, seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

Park College of Engineering and Technology: Cyberena 09, 10 a.m.; workshop on gas turbine design, 9.30 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar on networking technology, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore City Police and Friends of Police: Multimedia training programme, conference hall, 10 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHG members, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Special sales, 10 a.m.

Angel College of Engineering: Inauguration of Chentamizh Sangham, 10 a.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thirumurai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnanam Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Sree Mahalakshmi Mandir Trust: Navarathri pujas, Eachanari, 8 a.m.

Arulmigu Sree Visalakshi Viswanathar Temple: Navarathri pujas, Kamatchi Nagar, 6.15 p.m.

Sri Srinivasa Varadharaja Perumal Devasthanam: Brahmothsavam, Peelamedu, 9 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Bhagawath Gita discourse, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sath Sampradaya Seva Samithi: Sri Desikan Thirunakshathram, Sri Karivaradaraja Perumal Temple, Peelamedu, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Manoranjitham: Vocal recital by Amrita Murali, Sri Ayyappan Puja Sangham, 6 p.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living Class, Siddi Vinayakar Temple, Singanallur, 6 p.m.; Sengundhar Maaligai, Vadavalli, 6 a.m.; 6 p.m.

Karpagam University: Case Study analysis, MBA seminar Hall, 3 p.m.

Kairali: Special sales, Mettupalayam Road, 10 a.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Greenario-09, Seminar Hall, 2 p.m.

Lions Club of Kurichi Industrial Estate, Helpage India and Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Essay writing competition, 11 a.m.

Coimbatore City Police and Friends of Police: Multimedia training programme, conference hall, Police Commissioner Office, 10 a.m.

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Navarathri celebrations

Sringeri Sankara Mutt: Maha Mangala Aarthi, 11 a.m.

The Veda Patashala: Annapurneswari Yoga Narasimhar Temple, 8 a.m.

Coimbatore Sree Mahalakshmi Mandir Trust: Abhishekam, Mandir premises, Eachanari, 9.30 a.m.

Vanaprastha: Devotional songs, Vanaprastha premises, 5 p.m.

Veeramathre Amman Temple: Dhanalakshmi Alangaram, temple premises, Vadavalli, 5.30 p.m.

Kamakshi Ambal Aalayam: Runamochana Ganapathy Homam, Temple premises, 6 a.m.

Visalakshi Viswanathar Temple: Mahalakshmi Alangaram, temple premises, 6.15 p.m.

Shirdi Saibaba Dwarakamai Kovil: Lighting of 1008 lamps, Kovil premises, Peelamedu, 6.45 p.m.

Janhit Sewa Sansthan: Durga puja and dusshera mela, Shasthri Grounds, R.S. Puram, 10 a.m.

Srinivas Varadaraja Perumal Devasthanam: Brahmotsav celebrations, Devasthanam premises, 9 a.m.

Mahalingam Mariamman Manivizha Trust: Discourse, Thiruvarutpa, Dhyana Mandapam, Purandaradasar premises, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Jehovah’s Witnesses in India: District Convention, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College premises, 9.30 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thiruppugazh isai classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Bhakthi songs, Sadhan premises, 11 a.m.

Vengusapriya Sai Baba Anandhashrama Trust: Vijayadhasami-Baba Maha Samadhi Day, Kolu, Trust premises, Theethipalayam, 5 p.m.

The Tea Trade Association of Coimbatore: Meeting, Anandrao Vishnu Patil, District Collector, the Nilgiris, chief guest, Tea Trade Centre, Mettupalayam Road, 6 p.m.

Computer Society of India: 25th National Student Convention, Kumaraguru College of Technology premises, 10 a.m.

Karunya University: Evangeline Memorial Endowment Lecture, M. Govinda Rao, Director, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, New Delhi, chief guest, 3 p.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Engineers’ Day, Varapalayam, 3 p.m.

Karpagam University: Conference, Innovations in Business Horizons, 10 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: Conference, Innovations in Information and Communication Technology, 9 a.m.

Kumaraguru College of Technology: Programme, Legal Systems in Business, business school premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Graduation day, Mahendra Ramdas, Managing Director, Mahendra Group of Companies, chief guest, 11 a.m.; Seminar, Food Processing, 10 a.m.

Devanga Higher Secondary School: NSS programme, Devanga Kalyana Mandapam, Perur, 9.30 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop, Data Mining and its Applications in Health Care Prediction systems, 9.30 a.m.; Symposium, Catena ’09, 9 a.m.

Hindusthan Institute of Technology: Training, self-presentation, 9 a.m.

KGiSL Institute of Technology: Lecture, Career Guidance for Engineering Students, Jayaprakash Gandhi, career consultant, 9.30 a.m.

Symposium, 9.30 a.m.

PSG Polytechnic College: Seminar, Industry-Institute interaction, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna Institute of Management: Lecture, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Paper presentation contest for engineering students, 10 a.m.

SAN International Business School: Inauguration, Management Association, 2 p.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Programme, Industrial Expectations in Future Managers, 9.30 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Symposium, CompuFest, 9.30 a.m.; Seminar, Career on Aviation Industry, 10 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Seminar, Globalisation of Indian Business and MNCs, 9.30 a.m.; Seminar, Business Processing Re-engineering, 12 noon

SNS College of Engineering: Meet the CEO, 10.30 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Symposium, P. Sivanandi, Commissioner of Police, chief guest, 9.15 a.m.

Maharaja Arts and Science College: Conference, The Global Financial Crisis and its Impact on India, 10 a.m.

D.J. Academy for Managerial Excellence: Entrepreneurship awareness programme, 10 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Workshop, Fashion Illustration, 10 a.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Lecture, Client Servers and Internet, 10.30 a.m.

PPG Institute of Technology: Symposium, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Inauguration, Employment Readiness Programme, 2 p.m.

Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic College: Lecture, Know Your Personality, 2.30 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Programme, Building Life Skills, 9.30 a.m.; Rotaract Orientation, 3 p.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living classes, Purandaradasar Kalai Arangam, 6.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.

Divyodaya: Quiz, 9 a.m.

Lions Clubs International: Meeting, Kerala Club, 7.30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Science Forum: State conference, Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science, 9.30 a.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Memorial awards for fine arts, awards exhibition, 9 a.m.

Kikani Matriculation HSS: Navarathri celebrations, 9 a.m.

Shri Nehru Vidyalaya MHSS: NSS special camp, Shree Balaji Vidhya Mandir, Veerakeralam, 10 a.m.Kairali: Special Navarathri and Diwali sales, 10 a.m.

Self- Help Groups of SGSY: Exhibition and sale of handicrafts, Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

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Navarathri celebrations

Kamakshi Ambal Temple: R.S. Puram, 6 a.m. onwards.

Veda Patashala: Sri Annapoorneshwari Sannathi, Sri Yoga Narasimha Sannathi, R.S. Puram, 8 a.m.

Shirdi Saibaba Dwarakamai Kovil: Mettupalayam Road, 12.30 p.m.

Sri Visalakshi Viswanathar Temple: Kovaipudur, 6.15 p.m.

Sri Veeramathre Amman temple: Vadavalli, 5.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Sree Mahalakshmi Mandir Trust: Eachanari, 9.30 a.m.

Kikani Matriculation Higher Secondary School: , 9 a.m.

THAMBRAAS: Vadavalli, 4 p.m.

Vengusapriya Saibaba Anandhashrama Trust: Vijayadashami celebrations, Theethipalayam, 5.30 a.m. onwards

Vyakthi Vikas Kendra: Art of Living Class, Ganapathy, 6 p.m.; Purandaradasar hall, 6.30 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Saiva Siddhantha classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanam Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Sundarakandam parayanam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Sri Srinivasa Varadharaja Perumal Temple: Brahmotsavam, Peelamedu, 9 a.m.

Kamakshi Ambal Temple: Devotional songs recital, R.S. Puram, 5 p.m.

Vanaprastha: Veena recital by Vijaya Rajaram, Bhuvaneshwari Hall, 5 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Barbara Sreenivasan Memorial Awards for Fine Arts – Awards Exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, Avinashi Road, 9 a.m.

District Administration: Sale of SHG products, near Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 10 a.m.

Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Commissioner of Police, P. Sivanandi speaks, Chamber Towers, Avanashi Road, 5 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore: Onam celebrations, Paul Harris Hall, Chamber Towers, Avanashi Road, 6.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Elite: Free blood donation camp at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, 10 a.m.

South India Textile Machinery Dealers Association: General Body meeting, Benz vacation club, Telungupalayam, 4 p.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training programme on Supervisory Skills Development, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Symphony, SNR Sons College, Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Lane Traffic Awareness Rally, Anna Silai, Avinashi Road, 9 a.m. onwards.

Bharathiar University: Human chain, University campus, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Helmet awareness rally, CIMAT Campus, 10 a.m.; seminar on Software testing, 10 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Workshop on “Fashion Illustration”, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: NSS day celebrations, GKNM Hospital, 9.30 a.m.

SNMV College of Arts and Science: NSS day celebrations, 7 a.m.; 2 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: intra-collegiate technical and cultural meet, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: NSS programme, 10.30 a.m.

Nehru College of Management: Conference on global changes and challenges, 9.30 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: NSS day celebrations, 10 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science: Resonance 09 by Department of Commerce with Computer Applications, 10 a.m. ; DST sponsored national workshop, 9.30 a.m.

Shri Nehru Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School: NSS camp, Shree Balaji Vidya Mandir, Veerakeralam, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences: Graduation ceremony 2009, Apoorva, Special Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, presides, Velumaniammal Hall, 9 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: CORNUCOPIA 2K9, national level technical symposium, 9.30 a.m.

Tejaa Shakthi Institute of Technology for Women: Inauguration of Electronics and Electrical Engineering association, 3.30 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Inauguration of association, 3 p.m.

Hindusthan Institute of Technology: Profile Development Programme, 9.30 a.m.

NGP Arts and Science College: Department of Costume Design and Fashion, workshop, 9.30 a.m.

Computer Society of India: 25th National Student Convention, Kumaraguru College of Technology, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar, 10 a.m.

Nirmala College for Women: UGC sponsored national seminar, 9.30 a.m.

Junior Chamber International Coimbatore Cosmo and Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Helmet awareness rally, CIMAT, Narasipuram, 3 p.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Seminar, 10 a.m.

Dr. G. R. Damodaran College of Science: Recession and its Impact on IT, 10 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Manavar Mandram organises Inter-Departmental Cultural and Literary Competition-Heart Beat 2009, 1.30 p.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology: NSS day celebration, 10 a.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Gaalaxy: Hotel Park Plaza, Geetha Hall Road, behind Cheran Towers, 8 p.m.

Sri Sringeri Sankara Math: Navarathri festival, Kumar Nagar, 11 a.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Periya Purana classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Sadhan premises, 11 a.m.

Shri Sringeri Sankara Mutt: Navarathri Urchavam, Maha Mangala Aarthi, 11 a.m.

The Veda Patashala: Navarathri Festival, Sri Annapurneswari Yoga Narasimhar Temple, 8 a.m.

Shri Vengusapriya Sai Baba Anandhashrama Trust: Vijayadhasami-Baba Maha Samadhi Day, Kolu, Trust premises, Theethipalayam, 5 p.m.

Coimbatore Sree Mahalakshmi Mandir Trust: Navarathri Festival, Abhishekam, Mandir premises, Eachanari, 9.30 a.m.

Vanaprastha: Navarathri Music Festival, devotional songs, Vanaprastha premises, 5 p.m.

Shri Veeramathre Amman Temple: Navarathri Festival, Shri Lalithambikai Alangaram, temple premises, Vadavalli, 5.30 p.m.

Sri Kamakshi Ambal Aalayam: Navarathri Mahotsav, Sree Sankataharachathurthi Ganapathy Homam, Temple premises, 6 a.m.

Shri Visalakshi Viswanathar Temple: Navarathri celebrations, Shri Meenakshi alangaram, temple premises, 6.15 p.m.

Shri Shirdi Saibaba Dwarakamai Kovil: Navarathri celebrations, Sai Bhajans, Kovil premises, Peelamedu, 6.45 p.m.

Shri Srinivas Varadaraja Perumal Devasthanam: Brahmotsav celebrations, Devasthanam premises, 9 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Discourse on Bhagawatham, T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar Hall, 4 p.m.

SIEMA: Interactive session, Recent Changes in Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax and Foreign Trade Policy, C. Rajendiran, Commissioner, Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax, chief guest, SIEMA premises, Race Course, 6 p.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Seminar, Breast cancer awareness, Mayor R. Venkatachalam, chief guest, university premises, 10.30 a.m.; Lecture, Global Financial Crisis, 10.30 a.m.

Bharathiar University: IAMWARM Project, Role of Students in Water Conservation and Management, C. Swaminathan, Vice-Chancellor, chief guest, university premises, 9.30 a.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Memorial awards for fine arts, awards exhibition, Trust premises, 9 a.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training, Supervisory Skills Development, Council’s conference hall, Race Course, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Symposium, Xplosion ’09, institution premises, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Orientation programme for NSS and RRC volunteers, college premises, 3 p.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Seminar, Changing Paradigms in Indian Tourism, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

KGiSL Institute of Technology: Seminar, Data Structures, institute premises, 3 p.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Seminar, How to perform in the university examinations, college premises, 3 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Seminar, Microsoft Windows Azure, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness programme, college premises, 9.30 a.m.; Compucom, Seminar, Are Web Blogs effective in marketing ?, 10 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Bioinformatics Association inauguration and intra-collegiate cultural meet, college premises, 10 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Workshop, LabView and Embedded system, college premises, 9 a.m.

SNS College of Engineering: Inauguration, Businex Association, college premises, 10 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Lecture, Personality Traits, institute premises, 3 p.m.

Indian Red Cross Society: Workshop, First Aid Skills, Red Cross Building, 9.30 a.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Titans: Medical camp project, St. Johns MHSS, Press Colony, 10 a.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Inauguration, MBA Department Association, institute premises, 3 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: MBA orientation programme on mind management skills, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration, Symposium, Knockia ’09, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Nirmala College for Women: NSS programme, Viveha 2009, college premises, 9 a.m.

SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Extension activity, health check up and blood grouping for children of Home of Hope International, Ganapathy, 10.30 a.m.

Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding: Technical discussion meeting on descriptors of Eucalyptus and Casuarina, institute premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Gee College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of Consumer Forum, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living classes, Control Engineering, Ganapathy, 6 p.m.; Purandaradasar Kalai Arangam, 6.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.

Vasavi Vidyalaya MHSS: Felicitation to M. Pourselvi, Carom champion, school premises, 10 a.m.

AA Hope Group: Meeting, Bishop Hartmann Hall, Fatima Church, Ratnapuri, 7 p.m.

Kairali: Special Navarathri and Diwali sales, Kairali showroom, 10 a.m.

Self-Help Groups of SGSY: Exhibition and sale of handicrafts, Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Purbashree: Crafts Festival, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Mahal, Tatabad, 10 a.m.

Chandra Hyundai: Inauguration, new dealership, C. Samayamoorthy, Collector, chief guest, KP Ginning Mills premises, Palladam Road, 9.30 a.m.

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Sri Srinivasa Varadaraja Perumal Devasthanam: Brahmotsavam, Peelamedu, 9 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living Classes, Control Engineering, Ganapathy, 6 p.m.; Purantharathasar Hall, 6 p.m.

The Veda Patashala: Navarathri celebrations, Sri Annapoorneshwari Yoga Narasimhar Temple, R.S. Puram, 8 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thirumurai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnanam Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Sri Vengusapriya Saibaba Anandhashrama Trust: Vijayadasami celebrations, Theethipalayam, 6.45 a.m.

Coimbatore Sree Mahalakshmi Mandir Trust: Navarathri celebrations, Eachanari, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple: Navarathri Pujas, R.S. Puram, 6 a.m.

Vanaprastha: Vocal by Geetha Narayanan, Bhuvaneshwari hall, 5 p.m.

Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple: Electronic organ recital by S.V. Subramaniam, R.S. Puram, 5 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Mrs. Barbara Sreenivasan Memorial Awards for Fine Arts-Awards exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 9 a.m.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of Science Planning Interactive Knowledge Environment and talk on “The Recent Trends in Information Technology”, Poongothai Aladi Aruna, Minister for Information Technology, chief guest, Rathinam Conference Hall, 5.30 p.m.

Rathinam International Public School: Inauguration, Minister for IT Poongothai Aladi Aruna, chief guest, Avinashi Road, 5 p.m.

Coimbatore Cancer Foundation: Cancer Rose Day, GKNM Hospital premises, 10.30 a.m.

Karpagam University: Business Quiz, Seminar Hall, 3 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Talk on introduction to micro electro mechanical systems, gallery, 2.30 p.m.; eye screening camp, 10 a.m.

Nirmala College for Women and BIS: Paradise Regained programme, Anshul Mishra, Commissioner, Coimbatore Corporation, chief guest, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Counciil: ISO 9001: 2008 Internal Auditors Programme, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: MBA orientation programme on self empowerment, 9.30 a.m.

National Model Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Art and Craft exhibition, 10 a.m.

Aravanaippu Arakattalai: Distribution of assistance to students, Divyodaya Hall, 11 a.m.

Purbashree: Crafts festival, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Mahal, 10 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHG members, near Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Sri Sringeri Sankara Math: Navarathri celebrations, Kumar Nagar, 11 a.m.

NIFT-TEA College of Knitwear Fashion: Seminar on ‘Significance of Commerce in Costume designing,’ 10 a.m

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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita , Puradaradasar Hall, 4 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

The Veda Patashala: Navarathri festival, temple premises, R.S. Puram, 8 a.m.

Sri Vengusapriya Saibaba Anandhashrama Trust: Navarathri celebrations, Theethipalayam, 6.45 a.m.

Coimbatore Sree Mahalakshmi Mandir Trust: Navarathri programme, Eachanari, 9.30 a.m.

Arulmigu Sree Veeramathre Amman Temple: Navarathri celebrations, Vadavalli, 5.30 p.m.

Arulmigu Sree Visalakshi Viswanathar Temple: Navarathri pujas, Kamakshi Nagar, 6.15 p.m.

Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple: Navarathri pujas, R.S. Puram, 6 a.m. onwards; Vocal recital by Kovai Sisters, 5 p.m.

Cultural

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Mrs. Barbara Sreenviasan Memorial Awards for Fine Arts – Awards exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, Avinashi Road, 9 a.m.

Vanaprastha: Navarathri Music festival 2009, Bhuvaneshwari Hall, 5 p.m.

RAAC: Annual general meeting, RAAC Office, PSG STEP Software Park 2, 6 p.m.

The Kovai Ex-Servicemen and Widows Welfare Society: Imperum Vizha, Lions Club of Coimbatore hall, Sivanandha Colony, 9.50 a.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Talk on “Managing ?”, CMA Hall, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Aided Schools Non-Teaching Staff Association: Felicitations to the retired staff and prize distribution to the board examination toppers, SRP Rotary Hall, Devanga Higher Secondary School, 10 a.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore: Medical camp, Lions Community Hall, 11 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Cotton City: Meeting, Rajasthani Sangh, 7 p.m.

Craft Council of Tamil Nadu: Shishti 2009 and Craft Bazaar 2009, Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam, 11.30 a.m.

Prompt Publication and Trade Fairs: Build Expo 2009, CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, 10 a.m.

Adwavess Advertising: Mummy, Daddy and Kids Show 2009, Suguna Kalyana Mandapam, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Purbashree: Crafts festival, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Mahal

Sri Sringeri Shankara Math: Laksharchana, parayanam, Kumar Nagar, 11 a.m.

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BSNL to launch 3G services

Coimbatore: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Coimbatore, has announced that the 3G technology in its mobile phone services will be launched by the end of October, Principal General Manager of BSNL, P.T. Mathew said on Friday.

Talking to reporters, Mr. Mathew said that the soft launch of the 3G services will be done first. Mobile subscribers have been already asked to register for availing the services by calling 94875 80000 or by sending an SMS 3G to 53733. Mr. Mathew addressed the media on the plans of the BSNL along with G. Muralidharan, General Manager (Operations), K. Francis Jacob, Deputy General Manager (Planning), R. Pandian, Deputy General Manager (Telecom Revenue), S. Karthikeyan, Deputy General Manager (Finance) and S. Chinnasamy, Deputy General Manger (Administration).

For BSNL mobile subscribers who are facing indoor coverage issue, calls to their mobile phones could be diverted to a chosen landline number, free of cost. The facility is launched with effect from September 18.

BSNL was keenly focusing on promoting its broadband services.

As of now, broadband services are available on demand in more than 161 exchanges serving 45,000 customers. BSNL also intends to release another 25,000 new broadband connections during this year and tariff plans are available from Rs. 99.

On the mobile front, BSNL at present has 313 GSM Base Transmission Stations (BTS) and it proposes to add 242 new GSM BTS sites during the current year to have carpet coverage throughout Coimbatore and Tirupur. BSNL Coimbatore will be providing 1.5 lakh new mobile connections during this year.

On the performance front, Mr. Mathew said that the trend of landline connections being surrendered has decreased substantially since subscribers feel the necessity for a landline connection for broadband. During the current year alone, 50,000 new Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards have been issued and 25,000 new landline connections have been released.

BSNL has plans to open new exchanges for Information Technology Park at Peelamedu and two more exchanges for new gated community residential colonies that are coming up around Coimbatore.

Mr. Mathew also announced the launch of facilities for fault booking by sending SMS to 94422-94423. The customer could type FLT space and the STD code of the area and the faulty phone number. To know the current bill status, they could type BILL space STD code of the area and then the number.

Focus is also on promoting the newly introduced Gulf country Call Now cards that offers ISD at Rs. 4 and Rs. 4.25 to destinations in Middle East.

Payment of landline bills could be done through VISA debit cards and subscribers could avail 5 per cent cash back offer.

Customers paying their bills online at www.bsnl.co.in or www.tamilnadu.bsnl.co.in are entitled to one per cent discount.

Another mode of payment has been introduced wherein payment through Electronic Clearance Scheme (ECS) would fetch one per cent discount besides voluntary deposit scheme (advance payment) wherein the payment would fetch 7 per cent interest.

Sale of CDMA WLL EVDO cards with 2.4 mbps are being promoted and the services are now available at Race Course, Ganapathy, Ram Nagar, Peelamedu, Saravanampatty, Kovaipudur, Kurichi, Thudialur, Periyanaickenpalayam, Cheran Maanagar, Mettuppalayam, Udumalpet. The services would be soon launched at Navavur pirivu, Selvapuram, Sai Baba Colony, Somanur, Navakkarai, Arulpuram, Tirupur main, PP Pudur and Pollachi main.

Mr. Mathew said that in rural areas broadband connections under Universal Service Obligation Fund with two plans Rural USOF 99 and Rural USOF 150 without security deposit, installation fee, registration charges and modem charges.

In Coimbatore 23 rural exchanges in the first phase and 30 exchanges in the second phase would get this scheme and tie-up for the same had been entered into with Nova PC and HCLThe man power is also being subjected to training to bring in an attitudinal change, he added. For complaints, aggrieved subscribers could send mails to pg.cbt@bsnl.co.in

Multi-storeyed buildings zones in other cities to be studied

Coimbatore: The Coimbatore Corporation will study the system adopted in other cities in the State for declaring multi-storeyed building zones before implementing it in Coimbatore city.

This decision was taken at an all-party meeting held at the Corporation on Thursday.

Among other proposals, the meeting was convened to also discuss the one for declaring areas along more than 60 roads in the city as MSB zones.

This proposal was placed in the Corporation Council on September 11 for its approval.

But, it ran into resistance from a section of the councillors, chiefly those belonging to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and those in the Town Planning Committee.

The members wanted to know why the proposal was placed in the Council directly without routing it through the committee.

Allegation

When they alleged attempts to get approval for the proposal without discussions involving elected representatives, Corporation Commissioner Anshul Mishra explained that it was placed in the Council only to enable all the councillors to take part in the discussion on the proposal.

Mr. Mishra also pointed out that this was not the final list and that the suggestions of the councillors could be considered.

This was why the proposal was placed in the Council, he said.

The Commissioner also said that a survey could be done to identify more places that could be added to the list.

The Commissioner of Town Planning in Chennai had in a letter to the Commissioner said that all areas along 60 ft roads could be declared MSB zones.

This decision was taken following a representation from the Coimbatore Property Developers’ Association.

The Commissioner of Town Planning had asked the Corporation Commissioner to submit a list of such roads. Accordingly, the Corporation identified 64 roads. These included key roads such as Tiruchi Road, Cross-Cut Road, D.B. Road, 100 Feet Road, Thadagam Road, Perur Road, Sivananda Colony Road, Dr. Nanjappa Road, State Bank Road, V.K.K. Menon Road, Raja Street and Pollachi Road.

Move welcomed

The Residents’ Awareness Association of Coimbatore (RAAC) has welcomed the Government decision to permit multi-storeyed buildings zones.

Honorary secretary of RAAC R.R. Balasundaram said that since its inception, RAAC had been requesting the Corporation, Local Planning Authority and the State Government to permit multi-storeyed buildings only along roads that were 40 ft wide and above.

Draft rules

“In this regard, we have prepared a detailed draft building rules and submitted these to the Government. But, till date no steps have been taken on the revised DCR and Master Plan for Coimbatore, which are a need of the hour,” he said.

“We welcome this announcement and request the [Corporation] Commissioner not to permit construction on narrow roads. We also request the Government to publish the new DCR and Master Plan for Coimbatore after getting public opinion,” Mr. Balasundaram said.

Three co-op officials held on graft charges

Coimbatore: Sleuths of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) on Thursday arrested three officials of the Co-operative Society on charges of demanding and accepting bribe from their sub-ordinates for settlement of wage arrears.

Following a complaint from the District Inspection Cell Officer, the DVAC sleuths raided the Gopalapuram Co-operative Housing Society and recovered unaccounted cash of over Rs. 5 lakh.

Inquiries revealed that the Government had directed the Registrar of Co-operative Societies to take steps for wage revision of society employees. Accordingly as per the norms Gopalapuram Society which had registered a consistent growth over the last three years was eligible for a wage revision of 34 per cent as special incentive. The Government had issued a GO MS No 251 for the same and the seven-member high-level committee had issued orders on studying the feasibility and sustainability on October 30, 2008. The wage revision ought to have been given with effect from January 1, 2009.

When the employees demanded settlement of arrears, the officials were said to have demanded the arrears amount as bribe so that they could benefit from the wage arrears from the coming months. Following complaints, the society premise was raided late on Thursday night and the unaccounted cash was recovered.

The DVAC sleuths have taken into custody Deputy Registrar Nagarj, Special Officer S. Rathinasabapathy and K. Murugesan while the search is on for secretary Sakthivel Kanagarathinam, DVAC sources said. The DVAC sleuths have registered a case against all the four, including the absconding, under sections 7, 13 and 2 read with 13 (1) (d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Investigating agency also pointed out that misappropriation of public funds has also been made out thus attracting the provisions of the Indian Penal Code as well. Further investigations are on and the three have been remanded to custody.

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Sri Vengusapriya Saibaba Anandhashrama Trust: Vijayadasami – Baba Mahasamadhi Day programmes, Theethipalayam, 5.30 p.m.

The Veda Patasala: Navarathri Celebrations, Sri Annapoorneshwari, Yoga Narasimhar Temple, R.S. Puram, 8 a.m.

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam: Classes on Bhagawad Gita, Vidya Vikasini School, 6 p.m.

Sri Maha Prathyankara Thava Peedam: Yagam, SN Arangam, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thiruppugazh isai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnanam Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Si’Tarc: Launch of Model Approval Test of Scales and Weights, R. Mathurbootham, Director of Legal Metrology, chief guest, Si’Tarc, Avarampalayam, 9.30 a.m.

National Model Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Dramatics, school premises, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Inauguration of information technology department association, college premises, 2 p.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Guest lecture on developing communicative skills through internet, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

CODISSIA – SIDBI Industrial Services: Counselling and guidance to entrepreneurs, CODISSIA Board Room, 3 p.m.

CODISSIA: Meeting, CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, 6 p.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Inauguration of ‘Electrophoenix’, Admin Block conference hall, 3 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Valediction of course for NSS programme officers, seminar hall, 11.30 a.m.

Guruvayurappan Institute of Management: Inter-collegiate paper presentation contest, GIM premises, 9.30 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of computer application students association, college campus, 10.15 a.m.

Jansons School of Business: Talk on ‘Aligning with Global Trends’, seminar hall, 11.30 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Inauguration of ‘Ecsnova Samskriti’, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: Engineers Day celebrations, college premises, 3 p.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar on ‘Boom in Entertainment Industry’, college auditorium, 1 p.m.

Karpagam University: Lecture on ‘Career Opportunities in Aviation Industry’, Bharathi Hall, 3 p.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Seminar on ‘Boom in Entertainment Industry’, CIMAT Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology: Valediction of workshop on signal, transform, applications, 4 p.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Conference on ‘Role of Technical and Management Institutions in Cultivating Entrepreneurs’, college campus, 10 a.m.

Nirmala College for Women: Seminar for Current Advances in Applied Genetics and Bioethics, college campus, 9.30 a.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Seminar on ‘Recent Trends in Capital Market’, college premises, 10 a.m.

National Child Labour Scheme: Training for NSS officers of Bharathiar University on child labour abolition, Nachimuthu Hall, 10 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Talk on ‘Look Beyond GDP’, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of MBA programme, college campus, 10.15 a.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on ‘PF and Pension Scheme with Recent Amendments’, conference hall, 2 p.m.; First Aid programme, 9 a.m.

Coimbatore District Legal Services Authority: Legal awareness camp, G. Chockalingam, Principal District and Sessions Judge, chief guest, Sri Lalitha Mahal, 6 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHG members, Near Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Purbashree: Crafts festival, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Mahal, 10 a.m.

Sri Sringeri Sankara Math: Laksharchana and Veda Parayanam, Kumar Nagar, 7.30 a.m.

Tamizhisai Sangham: Drama ‘Vinveli Kaadali’, Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam, 6.15 p.m.

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No power supply

COIMBATORE: There will be no power supply in the following places on September 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to shutdown at Saravanampatti sub-station for maintenance work, according to a press release:

Saravanampatti, Amman Koil, Chinnavedampatti, Ramakrishnapuram, Sivanandapuram, Vellakinar, Urumandampalayam, Gounder Mills, Subramaniampalayam, KN Pudur, Koundampalayam, Manikarampalayam, Nallampalayam, Lakshmi Nagar, Rathinapuri, Nachimuthu Nagar, Jayaprakash Nagar, Ganapathy Pudur, Kannappa Nagar, Ganesh Nagar and Udayampalayam.

September 19: Seeraniakanpalayam sub-station: PN Pudur, Bharathiar University, Somayampalayam, Kanuvai, Perur, Kalampalayam, Vedapatty, Thondamuthur, Devarayapuram, Kalickkanaickenpalayam, Madampatty, Alandurai/East, Alandurai/West.

Textool and Avarampalayam: LGB Back Side, Ganapathy Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Kattabomman Street, KRG Nagar, P & T Colony, Teachers Colony, Chinnaswamy Nagar, Anna Nagar, Kasthuriba Street, Kalkatty Thottam, Doctors Thottam, Maruthaiah Nagar, Ganapathy Bus Stand, Gopalsamy Koil Street, LGB Road, Sathy Road, Moor Market to Suriya Hospital, Putiyavar Nagar, Varadharaj Layout I and II, Appanaidu Layout Part.

Sulur: Sulur, BS Nagar, TM Nagar, Kannampalayam, Ranganathapuram, Kangeyampalayam, M.G. Pudur, and Ravathur

Kisan Mela at Sugarcane Breeding Institute

COIMBATORE: Sugarcane growers from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra got a chance of knowing the latest sugarcane varieties, mechanised implements and an exclusive website at the ‘Kisan Mela’ that is on at the Sugarcane Breeding Institute (SBI) from Wednesday.

Sessions

The three-day mela that includes an exhibition, video shows, interactive sessions with sugarcane technologists and scientists, demonstrations and field visits, was inaugurated by C. Swaminathan, Vice-Chancellor, Bharathiar University.

Productivity

Speaking on the occasion, he urged the sugarcane scientists to improve sugarcane productivity per unit area as the land area for sugarcane expansion was limited.

“Sugar shortage should be taken seriously as the demand for sugar is growing with the growing population. Researchers and scientists should make efforts to stabilise production,” the Vice-Chancellor said.

N. Vijayan Nair, Director, SBI, said the institute was developing new varieties and technologies to improve productivity and reduce cost of cultivation.

“Six new varieties released by the institute through the Central Varietals Release Committee with high yield and quality potential are on display at the expo. The new varieties are also resistant to red rot, drought and salinity,” the Director said.

Demonstration

Growers were not only shown the new varieties at the expo, but also given demonstration on planting them at the fields in the institute. Co 2001-13 and Co 2001-15 for South India, and Co 0118, Co 0232, Co 0233 and Co 238 for North India were the new varieties recommended.

“Besides the new varieties, another attraction is the mini tractor to promote mechanised cultivation of sugarcane. The tractor enables cultivation of sugarcane in wider row spacing, weeding, ridging and furrowing operations, D. Puthira Prathap, Senior Scientist, SBI, said.

Farm equipment

The 32-stalls at the expo did not only have information on sugarcane, but also had Government Departments displaying the latest on plantation crops, tubers, etc. Research institutions, fertilizer and pesticide manufacturers, sugar factories, farm equipment manufacturers and other service providers had displayed their wares.

A prototype of the website ‘CaneInfo’ was on display for the visitors for their feedback. Once it was updated with good suggestions from the sugarcane growers, the site would be hosted on the Internet. Multi-lingual interactive sessions and a visit to a micro-irrigation plot were also organised.

‘Healthy electricity sector important for growth’

COIMBATORE: Capacity addition, reforms, reduction of cross subsidisation and energy conservation in the power sector will help improve the sector in the State, according to R. Poornalingam, former Additional Secretary of the Union Ministry of Power, and former Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB).

Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Tamilnadu Electricity Consumers’ Association here on Friday, he said a coherent system of energy conservation was an important aspect and would give minimum 10 per cent of the power needed.

According to the plans of the board, about 7,000 MW would be added in the State by 2014. Tenders had been settled for 2,600 MW and another 1,000 MW was expected from nuclear power. The gap between demand and supply now was nearly 2,000 MW. The projects would provide the required power if executed in a timely manner. The demand was increasing annually by about 600 MW in the State. So the board should also focus on adding 600 MW baseload annually.

Electricity sector reforms had helped States such as Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and West Bengal. The idea of power reforms was to bring down costs. Reforms would mean “corporatisation” of the board and not privatisation. The TNEB should be unbundled into generation, transmission and at least three distribution utilities, he said. This would bring in competition and thus improve the service. Electricity consumer bodies should also seek implementation of the cost-to-serve concept given in the National tariff policy. This would reduce cross-subsidisation.

TNEB’s revenue gap for 2008-2009 was expected to be Rs. 4,730 crore. When these would be met by borrowings, the interest burden would increase. The board should also improve managerial efficiency and customer orientation and focus on the concept of cost. Consumers should involve themselves by raising these issues. The country’s average per capita consumption of electricity was about 800 units. Correcting imbalances in the system and addressing policy and reform issues would help have a better electricity sector, which was important for growth, he said.

Corporation drive to promote hygienic practices in slums

COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore Corporation has launched a drive to promote hygienic practices in the slums in the city.

The main focus is on eliminating open defecation and promoting the use of public toilets constructed in these areas for the below poverty line families.

Led by Assistant City Health Officer R. Sumathi, health officials and urban health nurses went on a sensitisation drive in the slums at Kamarajapuram on Tuesday. The drive would continue in this area and would be carried out in other slums also.

Dr. Sumathi said Corporation Commissioner Anshul Mishra ordered the drive after seeing the conditions at the Kamarajapuram slum.

The Commissioner wanted to know why open defecation continued despite provision of a public toilet and a pay-and-use toilet in the locality.

Seeing a health hazard, he wanted the health wing to educate them on dangers such as hookworms that caused anaemia.

The health team took a slide projector to the slum to show how human excreta mixed in rain water and hookworms in it entered through the skin of the soles when people walked barefooted in such areas.

The hookworms first get into the lungs. From there they come out through sputum while coughing. Young children who did not how to spit this out, swallowed it, the health official said.

“This is the way how the hookworm gets into the small intestine and draws blood from it. It injects an anti-coagulant to prevent the blood from clotting. While the hookworms suck in only that much amount of blood they need, the rest passes through stools. This causes anaemia in people, especially children, Dr. Sumathi explained. No amount of iron tablets would be enough to treat anaemia in these cases.

Therefore, the Corporation provided de-worming tablets to children in the slums and tried to educate them and their parents on hygienic practices such as using toilets.

BSNL reconnection mela from tomorrow

Coimbatore: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Coimbatore, is conducting a reconnection mela between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on September 18 and 19.

According to a release from T. Ganesan, AGM, Public Relations, BSNL, the mela would be held at the office of the Principal General Manager, BSNL, Coimbatore, and also at the customer service centres\telephone exchanges at Ramnagar, Peelamedu, Ganapathy, Tirupur, Avinashi, Palladam, Mettupalayam, Pollachi and Udumalpet.

The special features of this mela would be: no rent would be charged for the period from the date of disconnection to the date of reconnection. The outstanding amount could be paid in three instalments. On payment of the first instalment, line will be reconnected with no reconnection charge\penalty. Besides, the same indicator will be spared (if available).There would be a ‘fabulous discount’ on outstanding dues. While this is a chance to reconnect landline\WLL phone lying disconnected due to non-payment of bill, prospective can also attend the mela and avail of the offers and discounts. For details, contact Accounts Officers: Coimbatore : phone 2449900, 2449700, 2438830, 2456002; Tirupur: 2208200 and Pollachi 230800, 220700.

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Isha Foundation: Yoga classes, Corporation Thirumana Mandapam, Gandhipuram, 6 p.m.; Saraswathy Natrajan Thirumana Mandapam, Olympus; Kavundampalayam; Somanur; Kuniamuthur, 6 p.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Discourse on Bhagawatham by T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar Hall, 4 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Saradhambal Temple, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Charitable Trust: Classes on Periya Puranam, Kurundham Ezhilgnanam Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Thirumurai classes, Raja Street junction, 6.30 p.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Workshop on “PHP and MySQL”, Jawaharlal Nehru Hall, 3.45 p.m.

PPG Institute of Technology: Training on data analysis, Peter Drucker Hall, 9 a.m.

D.J. Academy for Managerial Excellence: Workshop on PHP and My SQL, conference hall, 9 a.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Inter-college meet, college auditorium, 2 p.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Spark’09, technical symposium, S.K. Najmul Hussain, Management Consultant, LMW, chief guest, seminar hall, 9.15 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of citizen consumer club, Auditorium, 2.15 p.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Inauguration of MBA and MCA associations, 10 a.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Seminar on management system awareness, college campus, 2 p.m.

SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of students’ association on mind mapping and human resource club and signing of MoU with Visual Education Aids, Main Seminar Hall, 10.30 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Personality development programme, 9 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Guest lecture on self development skills, 9 a.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on “Calibration of Measuring Instruments and Equipment,” conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

Sugarcane Breeding Institute: Farmers’ Mela, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Science Forum: Seminar, AVMR Teacher Training Institute, 3 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Workshop on Management at Crossroads, PG Seminar Hall, 2 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Texcity: Meeting, Hotel Sree Annapoorna, R.S. Puram, 7 p.m.

Coimbatore management Association: Talk on India, the Elephant Can Dance, Hotel Annalakshmi, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Hospitals, Brain and Spine Foundation and Rotary Club of Coimbatore Midtown: Inauguration of project Brainchild, Trichi Siva, MP, Chief Guest, The New Auditorium, 6.30 p.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Purbashree: Crafts festival, Sri Seshadriswamigal Mahal, 10 a.m.

Tirupur Kumaran College for Women: Valediction of NSS camp, Kaniyampoondi, 10.30 a.m.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh class, Suburban Matriculation School, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punithar Peravai Arakattalai: Thirumurai Isai class, Kurundham Ezhil Gnana Vazhipattu Thirukkoodam, 12th Cross Street, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli,

6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Sushnthji speaks on Bhagavad Gita, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University: Convocation, R.A. Mashlekar, President, Global Research Alliance, and Bhatnagar Fellow, delivers convocation address, Periyanaickenpalayam, 2 p.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Graduation Day, P. Murugesa Boopathy, VC, TNAU, delivers Graduation Address,

10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University: Inaugural of the “Training on gender mainstreaming through technology empowerment”, P. Subbiah, Registrar, presides,

10 a.m.

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence: Workshop, Annamalai, chief guest, 9.30 a.m.; workshop on “PHP and MySQL”, Sudhir Kumar, Banyan Infotech, chief guest,

9 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Ramalatha Marimuthu, Women in Engineering Co-ordinator and IEEE Madras Section WIE chair, inaugurates, IEEE Student Branch and Women in Engineering Affinity Group, 10.30 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Workshop on “interview techniques”, K. Balamurugan, Centre Head, Acenet Technologies, chief guest, 9.45 a.m.

EASA College of Engineering and Technology: Engineers’ Day, V. Selladurai, principal ,CIT, chief guest, 10.30 a.m.

GRG School of Management Studies: Faculty seminar on “strategy and vision”, S. Balasubramanian, Director, GRGSMS, chief guest, 3 p.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Workshop on “clinical care nutritition”, Dr. S. Sadasivam, Consultant Oncology Surgeon, GKNM Hospital, chief guest,

2.15 p.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Personality development programme by Mrs and Mr. Krishna Kumar, Life Skill coaches, Coonoor, 9 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Rajeev Kamineni, Director, Kamineni Enterprises, speaks on “Retail merchandising-a case of Oxford Book Store”, 2 p.m.

SNS College of Technology: Engineers’ Day, Intra College Fest-EUNICEF’09, T.S. Ramanisankar, Sankar & Associates, chief guest, 9.30 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: International Peace Day, Sheila F. Robert, former Principal, Bishop Ambrose College, chief guest,

4 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: R. Senthilkumar, Librarian, Kongunadu College of Arts and Science, 9 a.m.; P. Arun Prasad, Arun and Associates, speaks, 2 p.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Seminar on “Articles Presentations on Future India”, K. Balasundaram, director, MBA Department, chief guest, 10 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Ravi Dhandapani, MD, Majestic People InfoTech, inaugurates workshop on “PHP and MySQl”, 10 a.m.

Sasurie Academy of Engineering: Engineers’ Day, R. Sathiya, AEE, TNEB, chief guest, 4.30 pm.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Arignar Anna centenary celebration , K.A. Chinnaraju, Secretary, chief guest, 2 p.m.

Government Museum: K. Punithavathi, HoD, Tamil Department, Government Arts College, speaks on “Anna-palthurai perarignar”, 3.30 p.m.

The Institution of Engineers (India): 42nd Engineers’ Day, C.M. Dharmalingam, Chairman, Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), Coimbatore centre, speaks on “Engineering solutions to combat climate change”, PSG College of Technology, 6 p.m.

Life Insurance Agents Federation of India: General council meeting, N. Gajapathirao, General Secretary, chief guest, SNR Kalai Arangam, 9.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis: Vinay Sanathkumar speaks on “Pop art and photo”, SIEMA Hall, Race Course, 7 p.m.

Southern India Mills Association: CEOs conference on “textile industry-set in order”, S.V. Arumugam, past chairman, SIMA, inaugurates, The Residency,

10 a.m.

Coimbatore Civil Engineers’ Association: Engineers’ Day, debate on “The major challenge for Civil Engineers is –satisfying the clients or managing the labour”, P. Appukutty, Chairman, PA College of Engineering and Technology, chief guest, Jenny Club, 6 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Central: Meeting, S. Murugan, Zone chairperson, Zone-2, chief guest, Hotel Sree Annapoorna, 7.30 p.m.

JCI Coimbatore Indcity: Great Day Award ceremony, P. Srinivasan, President, Life Underwriters Guild of India, chief guest, Nagarathar Sangam, Cowley Brown Road, RS Puram, 5.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Programme on “poka-yoke”, Race Course, 9.30 a.m.

Purabshree: Crafts festival, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Mahal, Tatabad, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Co-optex: Deepavali special sales, S. Moorthi, District Revenue Officer, inaugurates, Nehru Stadium, VOC Park, 6 p.m.

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Ramnagar Muslim Sunnath Jama-ath: Iftar party , Hotel Grand Palace, 5.45 p.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living Class, Parsn Campus, Nanjundapuram, 6 a.m.; 10 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita by T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar Hall, 4 p.m.

Arulmigu Sri Varasiddhi Vinayagar, Sri Vishnu Durga Temple: Sri Arunachala Aksharamanamali Parayanam, Vadavalli, 5.30 p.m.

General

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic foot care and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Workshop, III MCA Class room, 10 a.m.

D.J. Academy for Managerial Excellence: Workshop, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Technical symposium, Seminar Hall, 9.15 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Awareness programme on H1N1 Virus for women self-help groups, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Seminar on trends in embedded systems, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore: Annual General Meeting, Chamber Twoers, 5.45 p.m.

TNAU: Inauguration of Publication Writing Workshop, Gansen Pillay, Director of Research, Durban University of Technology, chief guest, Golden Jubilee Hall, 9.30 a.m.

Karpagam University: Debate on the system of education in our country, MBA Seminar Hall, 3 p.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on maintenance of generators, Conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of Tamil Mandram, college campus, 10 a.m.

KGISL Institute of Technology: Guest lecture on “Why You Should Invent and Change the World Now”, college campus, 10 a.m.

Park College of Engineering and Tekhnology: Technical symposium, college campus, 10 a.m.

CMS College of Engineering and Technology: Soft skill training programme, college campus, 10.30 a.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Seminar on “Crime and its Causes”, MCA Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Hindi Day Celebrations, college campus, 10.30 a.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Guest lecture on “Overview of Embedded”, institute premises, 2.30 p.m.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited: Hindi Fortnight Celebrations, Community Hall, P & T Staff Quarters, 4 p.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Talk on “Insurance Intermediaries in Life and Non-Life Insurance Business”, CMA Hall, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Guest lecture on ‘Educational and Industrial Expectation’, 9 a.m.

AVINASHI

Lions Clubs International: Teachers Day celebrations, Government Higher Secondary School, Avinashi, 5 p.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thiruppugazh Isai classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Devara Patasalai: Abhirami Andhadhi classes, Patasalai premises, Raja Street, 6.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Sadhan premises, 11 a.m.

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam: Classes on Bhagavad Gita, Vidya Vikasini School, Thudiyalur, 6 p.m.

Culture

Rajalakshmi Fine Arts: Music festival, Kathakalakshepam, Jaya Sreenivasan, Nani Palkhivala Hall, 4.15 p.m.; Vocal, P. Unnikrishnan, 6 p.m.

General

Coimbatore Corporation: Council meeting, Mayor R. Venkatachalam presides, Victoria Town Hall, 11 a.m.

CODISSIA: Counselling and guidance to entrepreneurs, Board Room, Huzur Road, 3 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Electricity Consumers’ Association: Annual general meeting, R. Poornalingam, former Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power, chief guest, Chamber Hall, 5.30 p.m.

Committee of Hosts: Promoting Organ Donation, Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam, 6 p.m.

Kural: Meeting, SIEMA Hall, Race Course, 6.15 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Bharathiar Day, Minister for Khadi and Village Industries K. Ramachandran, chief guest, 11 a.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Helmet awareness rally, VOC grounds, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Programme of Department of Management, 9 a.m.; MoU signing with SAI’s Bioscience Research Institute Pvt Ltd., Chennai, 2 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness programme, 10 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Inauguration, Mechanical Engineering Association, 3 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Free eye check-up camp, 10 a.m.

PSG Centre for Non-formal and Continuing Education: Graduation ceremony, PG certificate programme in welding and quality engineering, A.V. Krishnan, Executive Director, BHEL, Tiruchi, chief guest, PSG College of Technology premises, 11 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Workshop, Tally, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Interview, Park Global Technologies Pvt Ltd, 9.30 a.m.

Bharathiar School of Management and Entrepreneur Development: Seminar, Strategies of L&T to Achieve Excellence, 2 p.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Photographs exhibition, 10 a.m.

Government Women Teachers’ Training Institution: Sports Day, Nehru Stadium, 8 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Seminar, Cannes 2009 Awards Ads, 2.30 p.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Lecture, Know Thyself, 3 p.m.

Sri Krishna Institute of Management: Inauguration, Economic Times, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration, TECHSEM 2009, 9.30 a.m.

Happy Valley B-School: Valediction, Orientation programme, 4 p.m.

SNMV College of Arts and Science: Lecture, Swine Flu, 12 noon; Lecture, Swine Flu, 11 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Inter-collegiate meet, Karishma, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Information Technology and Management: Workshop, Road Ahead, 10.30 a.m.

PSG College of Nursing: Graduation ceremony, P. Sivanandi, Commissioner of Police, chief guest, 4.45 p.m.

Hindusthan Institute of Technology: Induction programme for post-graduate students, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran Institute of Management: Workshop, Personality Development Programme, 10 a.m.

Lions Clubs International Dist 324 B1: Teachers’ Day celebrations, Sri Annapoorna Kalai Arangam, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Purbashree: Crafts Festival, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Mahal, Tatabad, 10 a.m.

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Tight security in city for visit of Rahul Gandhi today

Coimbatore: Tight security will be in place across the City for the visit of the All India General Secretary of the Indian National Congress, Rahul Gandhi.

Mr.Gandhi is scheduled to arrive at Coimbatore on Thursday evening.

He will be addressing a public meeting at the Exhibition Grounds in Gandhipuram around 4.30 p.m.

Later, he will address the Youth Congress members of the neighbouring districts at NGP College of Arts and Science on Kalapatti Road and then proceed to SITRA Auditorium for interacting with young potential entrepreneurs.

Access control

The first ring or tier of security is being taken care of by the sleuths from the Special Protection Group (SPG) while the second and third tiers at all function places and access control is being taken care of by the Coimbatore City Police.

In view of the visit of the ‘Protected Person’, the City Police Commissioner, P. Sivanandi has announced certain changes in the traffic pattern to be enforced on Thursday.

The traffic diversions have been planned in such a way that inconvenience to the public is minimised.

All vehicles entering Coimbatore City from Sathyamangalam Road will reach Gandhipuram signal and turn left to enter Cross Cut Road, Vivekanandar Road and Sastry Road so that buses could enter the Gandhipuram Bus Stand through the rear entrance.

Trucks and cargo vehicles will go via 100 Feet Road, Thadagam Road, Perur Road and Ukkadam Road and take the Valankulam Bypass Road and Aatuppalam Road to proceed further.

Vehicles from Mettuppalayam Road entering Coimbatore City will have to take the ARC junction and proceed via Sivananda Colony, 100 Feet Road, Kongu Nadu Hospital, Shobika Junction, Vivekanandar Road, Sastry Road and reach Gandhipuram Bus Stand via rear entrance.

Trucks and cargo vehicles would have to take the NSR Road, Thadagam Road, Perur, Ukkadam and Valankulam Bypass Road or Aatuppalam to proceed further.

All buses on Tiruchi Road entering the City from Palladam would be terminated at Singanallur Bus Stand.

All vehicles entering the City on Avanashi Road and cargo and heavy vehicles would be diverted at Neelambur Bypass Road, Tiruchi Road, Ramanathapuram and reach Nanjundapuram Road and proceed via Sungam, Valankulam Bypass Road and proceed further.

Mr.Sivanandi has requested the public to extend their co-operation.

On Wednesday, the police conducted a convoy rehearsal from Peelamedu Airport to Gandhipuram, to NGP Arts College on Kalapatti Road, to SITRA Auditorium and back to the airport to study the convoy timing and traffic flow pattern.

Taking IT jobs to the rural youth

Coimbatore: A private placement organised by the office of the Regional Deputy Director (Employment), Coimbatore resulted in nearly 60 candidates getting appointment orders.

Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu in association with Employment Department, TAHDCO and private IT companies offered a ‘Rural Information Technology Finishing School’ programme to train the rural talents in IT applications.

Private placement

As a follow up, a private placement meet was organised in Coimbatore on Tuesday wherein 15 companies offered 350 vacancies, said A. Latha, Regional Deputy Director of Employment.

Job categories

Around 400 candidates from the districts of Coimbatore, the Nilgiris, Tirupur, Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Karur and Salem participated in the job fair. Vacancies filled in were in the category of sales supervisors, technicians, data entry operators, marketing executives, accountants, office staff, assembling staff, business development executives, supervisors, hotel staffs, hospital staff, computer operators, desk top publishing operators etc.

The programme was held totally free of cost for both employers as well as candidates.

Another unique feature is that candidates appointed through the job mela would not be cancelled by the respective district employment offices provided they keep renewing their employment exchange registrations.

Unique feature

Their names would also be sponsored as per seniority and eligibility for Government vacancies. The job fair that began around 10 a.m. ended around 4 p.m.

Certificates

Minister for Information Technology Poongothai Aladi Aruna, Secretary to Government for Information Technology P.W.C. Davidar, Managing Director of ELCOT Santhosh Babu, District Collector P. Umanath and others gave away the appointment orders to the selected candidates and certificates to those who had completed the course.

The minister exhorted the students to enhance their talents and capability to become employable.

She said that there are opportunities and candidates as well but the employable talent was lacking.

She assured to improve the training module to meet the requirements of the industry.

BSNL launches EVDO Data cards

Coimbatore: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s EVDO Data cards priced at Rs. 3,500 to access CDMA Wireless in Local Loop internet with surfing speed up to 2.4 Mbps is now available at Ram Nagar, Race Course, Peelamedu, Ganapathy, Saravanampatti, Kurichi, Thudialur, Perianaickenpalayam, Mettuppalayam and Udumalpet . The cards are available at BSNL customer service centres. Monthly charges for unlimited internet with roaming facility will be Rs. 650.

BSNL is also organising road shows to showcase and sell new mobile prepaid plans such as Tamil Nadu Vasantham (one year validity), Tamil Nadu Anant 20 (Life Time validity), booking of BSNL landline/WLL with waiver of installation charges Rs 500, 2 Mbps Broadband at Rs 99 per month onwards, mobile CDMA, WLL prepaid, Free EPABX, Centrex, EVDO data card and other services. The shows will be held at various places till September 19 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on all days.

On September 10, the show will be at Poolavadi, PSGR Krishnammal College, Chettipalayam and RP mobiles. On September 11 it would be at Ambarampalayam, Mudalipalayam Telephone Exchange, Annur bus stand, TVS Nagar bus stop, On September 12 at Valparai near Gandhi Statue, Devanurpudur, Sundarapuram, Lovely Mobiles and Ganesapuram bus stop. On September 13 the road show will be near Valparai Gandhi statue, Pollachi near Nachimuthu Polytechnic College Telephone Exchange. On September 14, Avanashi Road, Rathna Regent, Perumanallur Four roads, Komaralingam and Thudialur bus stand. On September 15 at Pedappampatti, Singanallur ESI Hospital, Sundarapuram, Haneef Mobiles, Mettuppalayam near State Bank of India. On September 16 at Palladam four roads, Kottur Sungam, Tirupur- Avanashi Road RTO North office, Sai Baba Temple, Kovilpalayam.

On September 17 at Bharathi Colony Gopal Naidu School, Malumichampatti Chellandiamman store, Karamadai near Ranganathar Temple,

On September 18 at Kinathukkadavu bus stand, NSR Road near Pasumai Pharmacy, Tirupur-Pallada Road RTo South Office, Palladam market Road, Mettuppalayam Badrakaliamman Temple. On September 19 it would be at Pollachi Erisanampatti, Lakshmi Mills Junction, Premier Mills, Archana Mobiles, Othakkalmandapam and Karamadai Then Tirupati.

Inter-collegiate festival

COIMBATORE: “Karishma”, the inter-collegiate cultural fest of PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, will be held at the college premises here on September 11.

According to a release, the one-day fest would feature more than 1,000 students from 100 colleges who will take part in individual and group events.

To be inaugurated by playback singer J. Belli Raj, the fest would provide an opportunity for students to display their talents in various areas of creativity. There would also be a fashion show and “Charismatic Karishma”.

The day’s events would conclude in the evening with prize distribution by Archana Asha Chandra.

Pramod Kumar, Inspector General of Police, West Zone, will be the chief guest for the valediction.

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Organising Committee: Consecration of temple to Varuna Bhagawan, Anna Nagar, Neelambur village, 6.30 a.m.

Devara Patasalai: Saiva Siddhandham classes, Patasalai premises, Raja Street, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Periya Purana classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 10 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh class, Sharadambal Temple premises, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Discourse, Bhagawad Gita, T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar Hall, 4 p.m.

International Leadership Institute: Christian Leadership training seminar, CSI Robertson Memorial Church, Sulur, 9.30 a.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya: Navaratri celebrations, cultural programmes, Vidyalaya premises, 5.45 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Sadhan premises, 11 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Fine Arts: Music festival, Kathakalakshepam, Jaya Sreenivasan, Nani Palkhivala Hall, 4.15 p.m.; Vocal, O.S. Thiyagarajan, 6 p.m.

TNEB: Grievances day meeting, Executive Engineer’s Office, Seeranaickenpalayam, 11 a.m.

CODISSIA: Programme, Practical Problems in TDS and Labour Laws Compliance, Chamber Hall, 6 p.m.

Indian Red Cross Society: Annual day of School for Speech and Hearing Impaired Children, CP Singh Hall, Huzur Road, 4 p.m.

SIEMA: Session, Customer Relationship Management, SIEMA Buildings, Race Course, 6 p.m.

Association of Consulting Civil Engineers: Engineers’ Day celebration, Rathna Residency, 6.30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University: Programme, Drip Irrigation Capacity Building and Management, R. Vijaykumar, Principal Secretary, Planning and Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, chief guest, TNAU premises, 10 a.m.; ‘99999 Lights Out’ event, 8.15 p.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: NSS orientation for programme officers, university premises, 3 p.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: National symposium, Antimicrobial Resistance and Drug Discovery, Kulbhushan Sharma, WHO Advisor, chief guest, college premises, 9 a.m.

Organising Committee: Resurgence workshop on women and children, Nirmala College for Women, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Personality development and career guidance programme, institute premises, 3.30 p.m.

SNMV College of Arts and Science: Induction programme, college premises, 10 a.m.; Lecture, Global Meltdown and Indian Economy, 9.30 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Inauguration, EEE Association, college premises, 2 p.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Inauguration, MBA Association, college premises, 11 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: MoU signing of PSG- Cordys Cloud Computing Infrastructure, college premises, 2 p.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Lecture, Mindset Knowledge Management, college premises, 10 a.m.

KSG College of Arts and Science: Inauguration, Commerce Association, college premises, 10.10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Seminar, Communication Effectiveness, institute premises, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Blood donation camp, institute premises, 10 a.m.

San International Business School: Induction programme, school premises, 10.30 a.m.

Kumaraguru College of Technology: Seminar, Speciality Finishes in Textiles, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Graduation Day, S. Subramanyan, former Vice-Chancellor, Bharathiar University, chief guest, college premises, 2 p.m.

Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic College: Teachers’ Day celebrations, college premises, 2 p.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Lecture, Effective Communication, college premises, 10 a.m.; Inauguration of PG and research programmes, 10 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Symposium, Tacheyons, college premises, 9.15 a.m. Induction programme, 3 p.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Commercia ’09, college premises, 10 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Guest Lecture on Software Engineering, Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Electricity Board: Creation of a model colony for conservation of energy and power disruption free area, STV Nagar, opposite to Peelamedu EB station, 6.30 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran Academy of Management: Skill Development Programme for MBA Students – One day training programme for II MBA students, Seminar Hall, GRD Academy of Management, Neelambur, 9 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Face to face with Shruti Haasan, RDA Hall, 9. 30 a.m.

Karpagam Polytechnic College: Entrepreneurship Development Programme, college premises, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: Inauguration, Automobile Engineering Association, college premises, 10 a.m.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science: Seminar, Mentoring, college premises, 10 a.m.

Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology: Inauguration, KIT EEE Student Association, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

Sasurie Academy of Engineering: Induction programme, college premises, 10 a.m.

Happy Valley B-School: Out bound programme, school premises, 10 a.m.

St. Anthony’s High School: Rally to create awareness on Swine Flu, school premises, 3 p.m.

English Language Teachers’ Association of India: Presentation, Communicative Language Teaching, PSG Sarvajana Higher Secondary School, 5.30 p.m.

Alliance Club of Coimbatore Thejus: Inauguration, nine service projects, Maranna Gowder High School and Government Hospital, 9 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Midtown: Meeting, Essorpee Rotary Midtown Hall, 6.30 p.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Purbashree: Inauguration, Crafts Festival, Mayor R. Venkatachalam, chief guest, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Mahal, Tatabad, 11 a.m.

Indian Red Cross Society: Annual day celebration of School for Speech and Hearing Impaired, C.P. Singh Hall, Huzur Road, 4 p.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punithar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thirumurai classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Bhagavad Gita, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sri Varuna Bhagawan Temple: Kumbabishegam, Anna Nagar, Neelambur, 6.30 a.m. onwards.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Rajalakshmi Fine Arts: Kathakalakshepam by Jaya Sreenivasan on Bheesmar Sthuthi, Nani Palkhivala Hall, 4.15 p.m.; vocal recital by Sowmya,

6 p.m.

Flint Technologies, Lions Club of Coimbatore Manchester and Vasan Eye Care: Eye donation campaign, Police Grounds, 4 p.m.

G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Seminar on “Innovating Total Quality Management Strategies for SMEs”, GRD Institute of Management premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Workshop on impact of quality and environmental management system on performance, seminar hall,

10.45 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Inauguration of IT Department association, 11 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Seminar on CISCO Networking and Microsoft System Administration, seminar hall,

11 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar on memory techniques, auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: International literacy day celebrations, Thiruchitrambalam Auditorium, 11 a.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya: Navarathri celebrations, Venkatakrishnan Indoor Stadium, 6 p.m.

Sasurie Academy of Engineering: First year orientation programme, college premises, 10 a.m.

Happy Valley B-School: Orientation programme for MBA students, institute premises, 11.15 a.m.; 3 p.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis: Meeting, SIEMA Hall, 6.30 p.m.

CII: TQM Forum for organisational excellence, SIEMA Hall, 3.30 p.m.

Park College of Engineering and Tekhnology: Inauguration and valedictory function of Anna University Zone 07 Men’s Hockey Tournament, 10.40 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

Committee of Hosts: Felicitation to P. Govindarajan on receiving the President’s Award for meritorious service, Collector P. Umanath, Corporation Commissioner Anshul Mishra, Rural SP N. Kannan and DCP N. Kamini, take part, Bishop Appasamy College, Race Course, 5.30 p.m.

District Administration: Handing over of appointment orders to students who had completed IT courses, IT Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna and Rural Industries Minister Pongalur N Palanisamy, take part, Hotel Vijay Paradise, Saibaba Colony, 3.30 p.m.

Information and Public Relations Department-Coimbatore District: Inauguration of photo expo on former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai, Anna Auditorium, TNAU, 11.30 a.m.

Nehru Yuva Kendra: Valedictory function of State-level Adventure Training Programme and inauguration of Vocational Training Centre (Tailoring), Sakthi Kumaran Kalyana Mandapam, Chekkan Thottam, 2 p.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Guest lecture on “Emerging Trends in Industrial Automation”, Sathyamangalam Road,

11 a.m.

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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Discourse, Bhagawad Gita, T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar Hall, 4 p.m.

Shri Varasithi Vinayagar, Shri Vishnudurgai Temple: Sri Arunachala Aksharamanamali Parayanam, Temple premises, E.B. Colony, Vadavalli, 5.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh Music classes, Sadhan premises, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thiruvasagam classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 10 a.m.

Devara Patasalai: Thiruppugazh classes, Patasalai premises, Raja Street, 6.30 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya: Navaratri celebrations, Vidyalaya premises, 6 p.m.

Rajalakshmi Fine Arts: Music festival, Kathakalakshepam, Jaya Sreenivasan, Nani Palkhivala Hall, 4.15 p.m.; Thyagaraja Charitham, Visaka Hari, 6 p.m.

State Bank of India: Inauguration, ATM of Ganesapuram Branch, Sathy Road, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Talk, Leadership the God Father Way, CMA Hall, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Vallalar Seva Sangam: Kudamuzhukku Vizha, Aruljothi Vinayagar Temple, Gandhipuram, 6 a.m.

Organising Committee: Inauguration, Lumera Carl Zeiss Operating Microscope, Sankara Eye Centre, 11.30 a.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Inter-collegiate kabbadi tournament, college premises, 7 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science: Inauguration, Manavar Mandram, college premises, 10 a.m.; Induction programme, 3 p.m.

KTVR Knowledge Park for Engineering and Technology: Induction programme, 12 noon

Kalaivani College of Technology: Induction programme, 9.30 a.m.

D.J. Academy for Managerial Excellence: Skill Development Programme, academy premises, 2.30 p.m.

RVS College of Engineering and Technology: Induction programme, RVS Kumaran Kalyana Mandapam, 10 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Induction programme, college premises, 9 a.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Teachers’ Day celebrations, 1.30 p.m.

PPG Institute of Technology: Inauguration, Department of Management Studies, 2.30 p.m.

Happy Valley B-School: Orientation programme, school premises, 9.30 a.m.

Easa College of Engineering and Technology: Induction programme, college premises, 11 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Inauguration, Computer Science and Engineering Association, institute premises, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Inauguration, Commerce and International Business Association, college premises, 9.45 a.m.

Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of college, Minister for Rural Industries and Animal Husbandry Pongalur N. Palanisamy, chief guest, college premises, 10 a.m.

United Institute of Technology: Induction programme, B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore Chapter, chief guest, institute premises, 3.30 p.m.

Park College of Technology: Induction programme, Air Commodore V.D. Galagali, AOC, 5 BRD, IAF, chief guest, college premises, 12.15 p.m.

Sasurie Academy of Engineering: Induction programme, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Information Technology and Management: Seminar, Goal Setting, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Workshop, Kashmiri Pandit Cuisine, 9.30 a.m.

CMS College of Engineering and Technology: Induction programme, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

SNMV College of Arts and Science: Seminar, Financial Crisis on Multinational Banking, 10.45 a.m.

Organising Committee: Coin Stampex 2009, Shri Vishweswaraya Vidyalaya School, Thondamuthur, 9 a.m.

Society for Caring and Sharing: Talk, Progress card of Manmohan Singh, Sri Selvavinayagar Temple, Thyagaraja New Street III, 6.15 p.m.

Sri Anbu Natural Foods: Seminar and exhibition, S.N. Thirumana Arangam, Ramanathapuram, 9 a.m.

Kovai District Kamalhaasan Narpani Iyakkam: Arrival of Kamal Express, Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 9 a.m.

Police Department: Grievances day meeting, Police Commissioner’s Office, 10.30 a.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

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COIMBATORE: The acrid smell of burning rubber and leather emanates from a huge heap of burning garbage, about 100 ft from Pollachi Main Road. Traffic was thrown out of gear on this road on Monday, as a thick cloud of smoke caused poor visibility.

The dump was smouldering on Tuesday and there was no assurance that this incident would not recur.

“This is because the spot seems to be a dumping spot for disposing of huge amount of garbage,” Madukkarai Union Secretary of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam V. Easwaran said. He called for steps to end this problem in a petition submitted to Collector P. Umanath on Monday.

Located a km from the Vinayaka Temple at Eachanari, before Pollachi Road-Nilambur Bypass Road junction, the dump had all kinds of discarded footwear made of rubber and leather.

A few sacks of yellow powder, suspected to be a chemical was found at two other spots in the same area that came under the Seerapalayam Panchayat.

There were suspicions that this waste was brought from the neighbouring State of Kerala, Councillor of Kurichi Municipality G. Mahalingam said. “But, the dumping and setting the waste on fire seem to be happening at night, as no one seems to have seen any vehicle bringing these here,” he said.

Mr. Easwaran asked: “If the waste had indeed come from Kerala, how could it reach here despite the check posts on the way?”

A little more than a km away, there was huge heap of discarded footwear along a bylane, off the bypass road. A person who ran a hotel nearby said the dumping should be happening late in the night as no one had seen it happening. But, the dumping was causing a lot of inconvenience to the public, he said.

The MDMK activist and the councillor said reckless dumping and burning of garbage was widespread between the Kurichi Municipality and the Madukkarai Panchayat Union.

There were many spots, mostly open spaces along roads that were being used to dump all kinds of waste, including those from the chicken stalls.

Coimbatore: The Secretary of Coimbatore Consumer Cause (CCC) has appealed to the Regional Transport Authority and District Collector P. Umanath to intervene and end the excess fare collection resorted to by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Coimbatore.

In a memorandum, Secretary of CCC K. Kathirmathiyon, citing media reports, said that with effect from August 19 TNSTC had increased the bus fare by 50 paise in the name of ‘rounding’. The increase in fares of mofussil buses was done without any information. Surprisingly, the private bus operators had not increased the fare.

As per the Government Order No.1204, dated December 5, 2001 – Notification III, the fares should be rounded off to the next higher multiple of 50 paise.

Based on the order, the fares were fixed to the higher multiples of 50 paise. Now the TNSTC had again ‘rounded off’ the fare to the higher multiple of 100 paise.

For example, fare for a distance of 36 km between Mettupalyam and Coimbatore, which works out to Rs.10.08 at 28 paise a km, was fixed at Rs. 10.50. Now it has again been increased to Rs.11.00.

Similarly, the fares were increased in several stages. TNSTC was already collecting excess fares in the name of LSS, Express and Super Deluxe services without any approval from the Regional Transport Authority.

The collection of excess fare was illegal and the RTA should initiate action, the memorandum said. If there was any difficulty in rounding off the fares or compelling reasons to increase the fares, TNSTC should take up the issue with the Government and obtain orders before doing so. CCC had no objection, the memorandum added, if the Government revised the fares.

TNSTC was the only major bus operator and should follow the Government Order and Motor Vehicle Rules. It was most unfortunate that the administration had failed to take any action till date.

The Government has not increased the bus fare since 2001.

Meanwhile, a release from the District Collector P. Umanath said that revision of bus fare by rounding it off to the nearest 100 paise was done because of problems in collecting the exact fare and refunding the balance.

The rounding off was done by the TNSTC only after taking up the issue at a meeting held at the Collectorate in which the representatives of consumer organisations also took part. Such a practice was prevalent in the transport corporations in the rest of the State as well.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Saradhambal Temple, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Arulmigu Rathina Vinayagar, Periyanayagi Udanamar Pazhamalai Nadha Swamy Temple: Kumbabishekam, R.S. Puram, 5 a.m.

Mahalingam Mariammal Manivizha Charitable Trust: Discourse, Purandaradasar hall, 6 p.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Discourse on Bhagawatham by T.S. Raghavendran, Bhavan premises, 4 p.m.

Sri Aabathsagaya Sundara Vinayagar Temple: Kumbabishekam, Curio Garden Avenue, 6.30 a.m.

Telugu Devanga Pathanjali Maharishi Gothram Santha Kulamakkal Charitable Trust: Foundation-laying for Sri Singanallur Amman temple, Perur Vedapatti Main Road, 9.15 a.m.

Arulmigu Koniamman Temple: Rajagopuram work special pujas, temple premises, 5 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Periya Puranam classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Shri Bhandrakeri Math: Discourse, Sri Raghavendraswamy Temple, Sullivan Street, 6 p.m.; 1-A, 4th Street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.

Sri Ulagalanda Perumal Temple: Sri Vamana Jayanthi, Singanallur, 3 p.m.

Thevara Padasalai: Thirumurai Vazhipaadu, Raja Street junction, 6.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Fine Arts: Vocal recital by Pradeep Kumar, Nani Palkhivala Hall, 4.15 p.m.; vocal recital by Sankari Krishnan, 6 p.m.

Dresser Valve India Private Limited: Inauguration of export-oriented unit by Barry A. Glickman, President of Dresser Flow Technologies, Chettipalayam Road, Eachanari Post, 4 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Release of book on ‘Computational Biology, V. Sennaraj, Deputy Registrar (Academics) Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, receives first copy, Coimbatore Press Club, 11 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Inauguration of training in housekeeping for visually impaired women, 10 a.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Inauguration of mechanical engineering association, 3.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Malayali Samajam: Onam celebrations, Sri. T. Gopalan Nair Auditorium, Gandhipuram, 6 p.m.

Dr. SNS College of Education: Graduation day, 11 a.m.

Thyagi N.G. Ramasamy Memorial Higher Secondary School: Golden jubilee celebrations, 3.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Midtown: Meeting, Essorpee Rotary Midtown Hall, 7 p.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Saradhambal Temple, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Arulmigu Rathina Vinayagar, Periyanayagi Udanamar Pazhamalai Nadha Swamy Temple: Kumbabishekam, R.S. Puram, 5 a.m.

Mahalingam Mariammal Manivizha Charitable Trust: Discourse, Purandaradasar hall, 6 p.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Discourse on Bhagawatham by T.S. Raghavendran, Bhavan premises, 4 p.m.

Sri Aabathsagaya Sundara Vinayagar Temple: Kumbabishekam, Curio Garden Avenue, 6.30 a.m.

Telugu Devanga Pathanjali Maharishi Gothram Santha Kulamakkal Charitable Trust: Foundation-laying for Sri Singanallur Amman temple, Perur Vedapatti Main Road, 9.15 a.m.

Arulmigu Koniamman Temple: Rajagopuram work special pujas, temple premises, 5 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Periya Puranam classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Shri Bhandrakeri Math: Discourse, Sri Raghavendraswamy Temple, Sullivan Street, 6 p.m.; 1-A, 4th Street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.

Sri Ulagalanda Perumal Temple: Sri Vamana Jayanthi, Singanallur, 3 p.m.

Thevara Padasalai: Thirumurai Vazhipaadu, Raja Street junction, 6.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Fine Arts: Vocal recital by Pradeep Kumar, Nani Palkhivala Hall, 4.15 p.m.; vocal recital by Sankari Krishnan, 6 p.m.

Dresser Valve India Private Limited: Inauguration of export-oriented unit by Barry A. Glickman, President of Dresser Flow Technologies, Chettipalayam Road, Eachanari Post, 4 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Release of book on ‘Computational Biology, V. Sennaraj, Deputy Registrar (Academics) Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, receives first copy, Coimbatore Press Club, 11 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Inauguration of training in housekeeping for visually impaired women, 10 a.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Inauguration of mechanical engineering association, 3.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Malayali Samajam: Onam celebrations, Sri. T. Gopalan Nair Auditorium, Gandhipuram, 6 p.m.

Dr. SNS College of Education: Graduation day, 11 a.m.

Thyagi N.G. Ramasamy Memorial Higher Secondary School: Golden jubilee celebrations, 3.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Midtown: Meeting, Essorpee Rotary Midtown Hall, 7 p.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thirumurai music classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Chaturmasya Sankalpa Seva Committee: Discourse, Bhandrakeri Mutt Swamijee, 1 A, 4th street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.; Discourse, Sri Raghavendraswamy Temple, Sullivan Street, 6 p.m.

Shri Ulagalandha Perumal Temple: Mahotsavam, Vadam pidithal, temple premises, 7.30 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse, Bhagavad Gita, Sadhan premises, 6 p.m.

Rajalakshmi Fine Arts: Annual music festival, Vocal concert, Varalakshmi Anandkumar and party, 4.15 p.m.; Sanjay Subrahmanyan, 6 p.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Shrishti Quiz Club, Inquizitive 09, university premises, 2.30 p.m.; Seminar, Extension as the Third Dimension in Higher Education, Vice-Chancellor Saroja Prabhakaran, chief guest, 10 a.m.; Inauguration, Physics Association, 3 p.m.

PSG College of Technology: NSS orientation for first year volunteers, college premises, 4 p.m.

Nirmala College for Women: Swine flu awareness programme, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

KPR Educational Institutions: Inauguration, KPR Knowledge City Campus, G. Viswanathan, Chancellor, VIT University, Vellore, and S.V. Balasubramaniam, Chairman, Bannari Amman Group of Industries, chief guests, Arasur, 8.30 a.m.

C.S.I. Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Seminar, Overview on Enhancing Communication Skills, college premises, 1.30 p.m.

SNMV College of Arts and Science: Welcome for freshers, college premises, 2 p.m.

Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College: Programme, Skill Diversity for Computing Professionals, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

CMS Institute of Management Studies: Valediction, Awakening 2009, Karl Kubel Institute for Development Education, 10 a.m.

Christ the King Polytechnic College: Training programme, Advanced Trends in Automotive Sector, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Maharaja Engineering College: Seminar, Emerging Technologies in Electronics, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Les Roches International School of Hotel Management and Glion Institute of Higher Education: Hospitality Education Seminar, The Coimbatore Club, 5.30 p.m.

D.J. Academy for Managerial Excellence: Training, Leadership, academy premises, 9.15 a.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Central: Teachers’ Day and World Literacy Day, Hotel Sree Annapoorna, R.S. Puram, 7.30 p.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Onam special sales, showroom premises, Mettupalayam Road, 10 a.m.

Chavara Vidya Bhavan: Onam celebrations; 12. 45 p.m. A

lliance Clubs International: Installation of office-bearers; G.V. Memorial Hall, Coimbatore Cosmoplitan Club, 7 p.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Foundation: Thiruvasaga class, Kurundam Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukoodam, Vadavalli, 10 a.m.

Arulmigu Sri Varasiddhi Vinayagar Sri Vishnu Durgai Temple: Special pujas, temple premises, Vadavalli, 5.30 p.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita by T.S. Raghavendran, Bhavan premises, 4 p.m.

Shri Bhandrakeri Mutt: Discourse, Sri Raghavendraswamy Temple, Sullivan Street, 6 p.m.; 1-A, 4th Street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Spectrum 2009 series, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, Avinashi Road, 9.30 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Fine Arts: Vocal recital by V. Bharath Kumar, Nani Palkhivala Hall, 4.15 p.m.; vocal recital by Charumathi Ramachandran, 6 p.m.

KG Foundation, Little Heart Foundation and KG Heart Hospital: Presentation of “Dynamic Indian of the Millennium” Award, Dr. Meer Mustafa Hussain, Vice-Chancellor of Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Guest of Honour, K.G. Campus, Saravanampatti, 10.30 a.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Orientation programme for MBA/MCA, institute premises, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Inauguration of the departments of information and computer technologies, seminar hall, 11 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Blood testing camp, biochemistry laboratory, 10.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Talk on positioning and differentiation for careers, CMA Hall, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Sciences: Inauguration of MBA (Airline and Airport Management), P. Ramasamy, Vice-Chancellor of Alagappa University, chief guest, Panditji Seminar Hall, 10.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Ladies Circle No.1: Donation of floor mats to schools, Panchayat Union Elementary School, Thondamuthur, 10.30 a.m.

Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: District-level inter-school science talent zoom, Apex Seminar Hall, 8 a.m.

Tamilnadu College of Engineering: Inauguration of civil engineering association, seminar hall, 2.30 p.m.

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence: Soft skills development programme, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Management activity programme, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Nirmala College for Women: Workshop on competitive examinations and inauguration of competitive examination guidance cell, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Civil Engineers Association: Technical lectures, Ardhra Hall, 6.30 p.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on teachings of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Annapoorneshwari Temple, R.S. Puram, 4 p.m.

Arulmigu Rathina Vinayagar Temple: Thiruvasaga Muttrodal, school premises, 9 a.m.

Raj Vidhya Kender: Sat sangh, Ardhra Hall, 6 p.m.

Sri Ulagalanda Perumal Temple: Vamana jayanthi, Singanallur, 5.30 p.m.

Shri Bhandrakeri Mutt: Discourse, Sri Raghavendraswamy temple, 6 p.m.; 1-A, 4th Street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thiruvasaga classes, Kurundham Ezhil Gnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Spectrum 2009, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, Avinashi Road, 9.30 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Fine Arts: Music Festival, Nani Palkhivala Hall, 4.15 p.m.

J. Krishnamurti Study Centre: Talk on how to help children face the violent world, 7-Father Randy Street, R.S. Puram, 5.30 p.m.

Elgi Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Eye camp, School premises, Vellalore, 8.30 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: English communication classes, 2 p.m.; inauguration of counselling and placement cell, 10.30 a.m.

Jansons School of Business: Programme on quality standards, lecture hall, 3.30 p.m.; programme on performance management and measurement, 10 a.m.

KSG College of Arts and Science: Onam festival celebrations, 11.15 a.m.

SBOA Matriculation and Higher Secondary School: Science exhibition, 9 a.m.

Divyodaya: Sri Jaswanth Singh Memorial Harmony Award 2009, Divyodaya Hall, 1 p.m.

National Lawyers Federation and G.K. Vasan Paasarai: Workshop on Right to Information Act, Divyodaya Hall, 9.30 a.m.

Kongunadu Arts and Science College: Book review, 10.05 a.mExnora and Coimbatore District Bank Employees Union: Rally on global warming, Power House, 4 p.m.

Exnora: Programme for students on social responsibility, PSGIM, 9 a.m.; interaction with Sri Devei Nagar residents welfare association, 6.30 p.m.

Vidya Vikasini Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Inauguration of literary association, 11 a.m.

Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Welcome party, Mahaveers’ Auditorium, 2 p.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Session on Power of Habits, 10.30 a.m.

Tirupur Advocates Association: Golden Jubilee celebrations of Advocate Veeraraghavan, Madras High Court Judges Justice M Jaichandren and Justice Chitra Venkatraman, participate, Chamber of Commerce Buidling, 10 a.m.

Sanjeevani Health Care Trust: Camp on autism, Hotel Gayathri, 10 a.m.

Gujarat Rajya Handloom, Handicrafts and Audyogic Sahkari Federation: Exhibition, Jeyam Hall, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Onam Fair, Mettupalayam Road, 10 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional music, Sadhan premises, 11 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Upanyaasam, Velukkudi Krishnan, Sri Rama Doodhan, Bhavan’s auditorium, 6.30 p.m.

Chaturmasya Sankalpa Seva Committee: Discourse, Bhandrakeri Mutt Swamijee, 1 A, 4th street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.; Discourse, Sri Raghavendraswamy Temple, Sullivan Street, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thiruppugazh Isai classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam: Classes on Bhagavad Gita, Vidya Vikasini School, 6 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Spectrum 2009 series, exhibition of paintings, Trust premises,

9.30 a.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training, Team building and leadership skills, conference hall, Race Course, 9.30 a.m.

EEPC India Southern Region: Seminar, Trade Agreements between India and Neighbouring Countries and Emerging Business Opportunities, C. Rajendiran, Commissioner of Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax, chief guest, The Residency,

10 a.m.

Organising Committee: Conference, Renewable Energy in Pulp and Paper Mills, R.C. Gandhi, Chairman and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency, chief guest, The Residency, 11 a.m.

COINDIA: Seminar, Computational Fluid Dynamics, COINDIA complex, 9 a.m.

Karpagam University: Lecture, Marketing Strategies to New Liberalised Economy, university premises, 3.15 p.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Course, Legal literacy for tribal women, Thondamuthur Block, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Session, Social and Communication Skills, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: Lecture, Employers’ expectations, college premises, 2 p.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Intra-departmental exhibition, college premises,

10.30 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: CEO’s words series, college premises, 10 a.m.; Workshop, Out of Home Advertisements, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: KnockiT, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

KGiSL-IIM: Seminar, Environment and You, institute premises,

12 noon

SNMV College of Arts and Science: Inauguration, Associations of Commerce, college premises, 11 a.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Seminar, Ethical Hacking, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Free blood grouping and blood pressure check up camp, college premises, 9.15 a.m.; Lecture, Microprocessor and Microcontroller, 1.30 p.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Lecture, Recent Trends in IT, college premises, 10 a.m.

Maharaja Arts and Science College: Red Ribbon Club orientation programme, college premises, 10 a.m.

V.L.B. Janakiammal College of Arts and Science: Workshop, Blackberry, college premises,

10 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: Workshop, Quality Tools for Sustainable Growth in Apparel Industry, college premises, 9.30 a.m.; Conference, Intelligent and Efficient Electrical Systems,

10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Onam celebrations, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Christ the King Polytechnic College: Silver jubilee celebrations, alumni meet, college premises, 2 p.m.

Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College: Inter-departmental meet, college premises, 10 a.m.

Kalaivani College of Technology: Faculty Development Programme, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Seminar, A Glimpse of Indian Banking, college premises, 2 p.m.

National Model MHSS: Dramatics, school premises, school premises, 10 a.m.

Bharathi MHSS: Annual Sports Meet, school premises, 8.30 a.m.

Rotaract and Interact Clubs: Installation, Divyodaya Hall, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Lions Club: Training workshop, Government Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Raja Street, 2.45 p.m.

All India Central Government Pensioners’ Association: Meeting, Ramana Gounder Poovathal Thirumana Mandapam, Mettupalayam Road,

9 a.m.

ISKCON: Self development course, ISKCON premises, 6 p.m.

Organising Committee: Lecture, Right to Information Act, Annamalai Hall, 4.30 p.m.

Kairali: Onam fair, Kairali showroom, near Saibaba Temple, Mettupalayam Road,

10 a.m.

Gujarat Handloom Handicrafts Emporium: Exhibition and sale, Jeyam Hall, Race Course, 10 a.m.

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Coimbatore: An exhibition and sale of kolu dolls is being organised by Poompuhar on August 29. It will be inaugurated by V. Shantha, Deputy Commissioner, Coimbatore Municipal Corporation, Coimbatore, according to a press release.

Meeting

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Coimbatore: All India Central Government Pensioners’ Association is conducting its 24th Annual General Meeting at Ramana Gounder Poovathal Kalyana Mandapam on Mettuppalayam Road at 9 a.m. on August 28, according to a press release issued here.

Five more test positive for flu

COIMBATORE: Five men tested positive for A (H1N1) influenza here on Wednesday, according to health officials. One was from Tirupur and four others from Coimbatore. All the five cases were tested at a private laboratory here. The five were administered Oseltamivir capsules.

The officials said test results from private laboratories were confirming more positive cases , indicating that the virus had spread across the community in the city and the suburbs. — Special Correspondent

Murder case: 2 youths held; valuables recovered

Staff Reporter

Coimbatore: Police arrested two youths on charges of murder and recovered stolen valuables worth Rs. 25,000, here recently.

According to police, Kamalam (86) wife of Chinnu Chettiar, was found strangled to death.

A gold ear stud, gold bangle, wrist watch and cell phone were missing from the scene of the crime. Special police teams that had been formed to investigate the case, arrested R. Ramesh (28) of Vijayamangalam in Erode district and A. Ganesan (28) of Serankadu in Tirupur.

The two accused are relatives of the victim.

The crime took place at the Government Quarters at Sidhapudur, a busy area in the city. Further investigation is on in the case.

Free SIM cards from BSNL

Staff Reporter

Coimbatore: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Coimbatore has announced free supply of mobile prepaid Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards i.e., Tamil Nadu Vasantham and Tamil Nadu Anant.

Top-up voucher

Subscribers while availing themselves of the free SIM cards should purchase minimum top-up voucher for Rs 55 and get talk time for Rs 55.

The offer is valid up to August 31 , a release from the BSNL said. Prospective customers should contact the BSNL authorised franchisees and retailers. Top-up coupons at lower denominations for Rs. 10 and Rs. 20 have been introduced with effect from August 20.

Twenty per cent additional talk time is allowed to the recharge vouchers and top-up coupons of maximum retail price of Rs. 550 and above.

This offer is also valid till August 31, the release said.

Programme for paper industry

Staff Reporter

COIMBATORE: The Indian Agro and Recycled Paper Mills Association and the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will conduct here a workshop and field visit on ‘Bio methanation and Application of Renewable Energy in Pulp and Paper Mills’ on August 28 and 29.

According to a release from the association, with the growth of the Indian paper industry, its power requirements have also gone up.

Solar and bio methanation are major sources of energy and should be harnessed.

A large number of paper mills use bagasse, rice straw, wheat straw, grass and waste paper and the lignin content generated can be used for power generation.

For some applications, solar energy can also be tapped.

The Ministry is supporting such efforts.

The two-day orientation programme will address issues such as power generation from industrial wastes, upgrading various conversion technologies and accelerating the installation of bio methanation projects.

For details, contact the association, (iarpma @inpaper.com or pgmukundan @inpaper.com).

BU to set up coaching centre for IAS aspirants

Staff Reporter

C. Swaminathan

Coimbatore: A coaching centre for Indian Administrative Service (IAS) aspirants will be set up at Bharathiar University, its Vice-Chancellor C. Swaminathan told a press conference here after assuming office on Wednesday.

Its aim was to create more IAS officers, he added.

He said this would be in addition to the one that was already functioning at Nirmala College for Women.

The centre would function in association with the Anna Institute, Chennai.

It would have a separate infrastructure and a Director to oversee the functioning. The initial intake would be 100.

Those doing Bachelor courses and those who have completed graduation and were eager to appear for the preliminary examinations could apply for the regular or weekend classes, he said.

The centre would also give emphasis to teaching history, geography, sociology, public administration, etc., for the aspirants.

Mr. Swaminathan said the students of the university and its affiliated colleges would be involved in dissemination of social issues as and when a scheme was introduced or implemented by the Government.

“The schemes will easily reach the people if it is promoted by students. There will be thrust on environmental issues too.”

Streamlining

Though he was certain that the existing schemes that were beneficial to students would continue, he however said that certain schemes like the “free education” scheme would be streamlined further to ensure that students would be assured of free education till they completed their three-year study period.

This was because some colleges were laying down certain conditions during the middle of the course, thereby making the students pay some kind of fee.

He planned to involve teachers in “policy making” and also to create a balance between the courses that were popular and those that were not.

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Indu Makkal Katchi-Tamilagam: Chaturthi celebrations, special poojas, 5 a.m., Discourse by Kapilanar Troupe, Raja Street, Ther Nilai Thidal, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasagar Punithar Peravai Charitable Trust: Periya Puranam classes, Kurundam Ezhilgnanam Prayer Hall, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sri Bhandarakeri Math: Sri Bhandarakeri Mutt Swamijee speaks on Srimad Bhagavad Gita-9th chapter, 1-A, 4th Street, Tatatabad, 8 a.m.; Swamiji speaks on Bhagavadha Sarodhara, Sri Raghavendraswamy Temple, Sullivan Street, 6 p.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Upanyasam by Velukudi Krishnan, Bhavan premises, DB Road, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.; classes on Dasaavadaara Sthothram, Purandaradasar Kalaiarangam, R.S. Puram, 6.30 a.m.

Sadhana Sadan: Satsang on Narayaneeyam by Smt.Thangam, Sadan premises, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Sri Ulagalantha Perumal Temple: Vamana Jayanthi, car festival, Sesha Vahanam, Singanallur temple, 5.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh classes at Saradhambal Temple Hall, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Rathnasabapathyeesar – Maragadhambigai Temple: Kumbabishegam, RVS premises, Sulur, Tiruchi Road, 9.15 a.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Spectrum 2009 series – exhibition of paintings – Aprpeggio – Group Show of paintings by S. Dhakshina, N. Padmaraj, D. Chittybabu, A. Charles, M. Rajesh, inauguration by Susheila Williams, Secretary of CSI Bishop Appasamy College and M. Lourdu Raja, Tamil Scholar from St. Michael’s School speaks, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 9.30 a.m.

Kairali: Onam Fair-special sales, opposite Anamalai agencies, near Sai Baba Temple, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Handicrafts exhibition-cum-sales, Krishna Jayanthi/ Ganapathy Darshan sales, Big Bazaar Street Show Room, 10.30 a.m.

Tata Group: Coimbatore Regional Round of Tata Crucible Business Quiz 09, GD Auditorium, 734 Avanashi Road, 6.30 p.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Workshop on ‘Fashion Embroidery’, college premises, TM Palayam, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Inauguration and Orientation of NSS activities, auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

Centre for Women’s Studies: Avanashilingam University for Women: Legal literacy for tribal women, 9.30 a.m.

Government Museum: Postal Stamp exhibition, Museum premises, Nehru Stadium, 11 a.m.

Karunya University- Department of Bio-technology and Lark Innovative Fine Teknowledge, Chennai and Almech Enterprises: Workshop, 10 a.m.

Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: BIZWIZARDIZ-Intra Department competitions, Bishop Appasamy College, 1.30 p.m.; inauguration of YWDIS Forum activities, 3 p.m.

SMS College of Arts and Science: First graduation day, M. Thangaraj, Vice-Chancellor of Periyar University-Salem, speaks, 10.30 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop on Self Confidence Building and Memory Power Development, SSKCET campus, 10.30 a.m.

KGISL Institute of Technology: Sapling planting at Government Higher Secondary School, Koilpalayam, 9.30 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Self Development Programme, Palakkad Main Road, 2 p.m.

SHIBHI IAS Academy: Free seminar on Civil Service Exam, Sow Ma Complex, Gandhipuram, 10.30 a.m.

Committee of Hosts: Self Development Course-Freedom, BV Academy, ISKCON campus, 6 p.m.

Jansons Institute of Technology: Inauguration, 11.30 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of ALries Marketing Club, Seminar Hall, 3 p.m.; Fashion Illustration, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Jeyendra Saraswathi Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Health Awareness Programme, Seminar Hall, 2 p.m.; Department of Information Technology, seminar hall, 2 p.m.

GRD School of Applied Computer Technology: Students Forum inauguration, 3 p.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Workshop, 10 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Corporation interaction on ‘Challenges and Opportunities in the Financial Sector’, Mahatma Gandhi Hall, 10 a.m.

Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Welcome party, auditorium, 2 p.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training programme on Production, Planning and Control, 9.30 a.m.

Southern India Engineering Manufacturers Association: Session on ‘Planning for Growth in Times of Uncertainty’, ND Hall, SIEMA, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Karpagam Institute of Technology: Inauguration of classes for first year students, Assembly Hall, 10 a.m.

KCT Business School: Awareness programme on swine flu, Visveshwaraya hall, 2 p.m.

NGP Institute of Technology: Welcome session for first years, conference hall, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Texcity: Club Assembly, Rotary Centenary Hall, Sungam by-pass road, 7.00 p.m.

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence: Orientation programme, 9.15 a.m.

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Two more girls test positive

COIMBATORE: Two more girls have tested positive for A(H1N1) flu here. They are classmates of the 14 other girls from a private school, who had tested positive, health officials said here on Monday.

With 16 cases being reported from the same class, surveillance had been stepped up in the school. Of the first batch of 14 girls, 13 had cured of the flu. Another student was undergoing treatment at home.

So far, 37 out of the 127 cases screened at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital had tested positive. — Special Correspondent

V-C to take charge tomorrow

Coimbatore: C. Swaminathan, 56, appointed the Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiar University, will assume office on Wednesday.

Mr. Swaminathan hails from Thingaloor in Erode. He graduated in History from the Chikkaiah Naicker College, Erode, and secured masters in the same subject from Pachaiappa’s College, Chennai.

After obtaining doctorate, he worked as a lecturer at the CBM College, Coimbatore, from 1980 to 1994. He was the principal of the Kongu Arts and Science College, Erode, from 1994 to 2008 and was the hold the post at the Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science, Erode, when the appointment as Vice-Chancellor was announced.

Disruption in power supply

Coimbatore: In view of the proposed maintenance works to be undertaken at the Madukkarai sub-station on August 25, there will be no power supply in the following areas from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

KG Chavady, Palathurai, By-pass road, Kovaipudur, part of Sundarapuram, Kuniamuthur, Aatuppalam, Madukkarai, part of Malumichampatty and Othakkalmandapam.

Peelamedu sub-station on August 29:

VG Rao Nagar, Bharathi Nagar, Ganapathy Industrial Estate, Ramakrishnapuram, Police quarters, housing unit, Elango Nagar, Murugan Nagar, MK Palayam, KR Puram, Kamaraj Nagar, Ellaithottam, Gopal Nagar, VN Industrial Estate, PKD Nagar, Varadharaja Nagar, Kamadenu Nagar, Avarampalayam, Shobha Nagar, Bharathi Colony, Peelamedu Pudur, Thirumagal Nagar, PSG Hospital, Sowripalayam, Meena Estate, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Uppilipalayam, Pankaja Mill Road, Puliakulam Lakshmi Mills, Amman Nagar, Ramanathapuram, Nanjundapuram, Olympus, Krishna Colony, Hindusthan College Road, Kongu Nagar, Sripathy

Nagar, Nethaji Nagar, Kallimadai Kothari Layout, Tiruchi Road and Nanjappa Nagar.

Kallimadai sub-station on August 26:

Kamaraj Road, Bharathi Nagar,Sakthi Nagar, Jothi Nagar, Ramanuja Nagar, Balan Nagar, Sarkarai Chettiar Nagar, NGR Nagar, Hope College to Civil Aerodrome, Lakshmipuram, N.K.Palayam ( part), Nandanagar,

Krishnapuram and Housing unit.

TN attracts investments from MNCs

COIMBATORE: Government policies, availability of skilled manpower and the presence of a vibrant industry are some of the reasons that attract investments to the State from multi-national companies, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said here on Sunday.

Inaugurating the Coimbatore Techno-campus of Cognizant, he said the State’s annual software exports now was about Rs. 36,600 crore as against Rs. 29,490 crore the previous year.

The Government was developing Information Technology parks in different locations in the State, such as Coimbatore, Madurai and Tirunelvelli. Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi framed an Information Technology policy for the State in 1997.

Though globally the sector was affected by the economic recession, the slowdown had not affected the industries in the State. About 15 per cent of the country’s exports were from Tamil Nadu.

The new facility of Cognizant here was located on a 23 acre plot in a special economic zone. In the first phase, the company had invested Rs. 180 crore.

When Cognizant started its operations in Coimbatore in 2005 it planned to increase its headcount here to 400 in the first year. But, it went up to 900. The total number of employees in Cognizant was 64,100 and about 40 per cent of them were in Tamil Nadu.

Coimbatore had a strong industrial presence and educational facilities.

Hence, the company would be able to recruit from the institutions in Coimbatore and nearby places. The city also had connectivity, power, water supply and good air connectivity, he said.

Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology A. Raja said inadequate infrastructure had been identified as one of the disadvantages faced by the electronics hardware manufacturing sector.

Hence, the Centre had decided to establish Information Technology Investment Region. These regions would be provided excellent infrastructure by the Government.

Minister for Information Technology Poongothai said the Government was focusing on inclusive growth. Availability of quality education facilities and infrastructure helped in the development of the State. It was developing IT parks in different cities, including, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Hosur and Tirunelvelli.

Awareness drive on A (H1N1) flu

COIMBATORE: District Collector P. Umanath released two compact discs (CDs), Mayor R. Venkatachalam and Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Anshul Mishra released flu information pamphlets and the Corporation’s health wing fanned across the city to distribute posters and stickers on Monday, day that marked intensive efforts to educate the public on the management and prevention of A (H1N1) flu.

While the Public Health Department brought out the CDs, the Corporation embarked on putting up flex boards and posters that contained information on the symptoms of the flu and also the measures that people should adopt to avoid contracting the flu virus.

The Collector handed over the first copy of the CD to Deputy Director of Health Services V. Vijayalakshmi. Dean of the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital V. Kumaran was present. The CD would be played on local satellite television and FM channels.

The Corporation brought out 75,000 colour pamphlets (in English and Tamil) and two lakh in black and white. Mr. Mishra told presspersons that 1,000 posters, 100 flex boards and 10,000 stickers constituted the rest of the campaign material. The stickers would be pasted on vehicles and wards of the CMCH.

The distribution of pamphlets began at the Uzhavar Sandhai at R.S. Puram in the morning. These were also distributed to the public at the other Uzhavar Sandhai at Singanallur in the evening.

A scanned version of the pamphlet was put on the website of the Corporation. The flex boards would be put up at bus stands, shopping areas, including commercial complexes, and other public places.

As many as 45,000 pamphlets and 5,000 stickers were being provided to the Corporation school students.

The Corporation would soon come out with slides to be shown at cinemas in the city.

The Commissioner said 37 flu positive cases had been reported so far in Coimbatore, out of the 127 cases that reported to the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital with symptoms.

Of these positives cases, 23 were from the Corporation limits. All the cases had been treated and there had been no case of death.

“I appeal to the public not to panic. At the same time, they should not conceal any case in their family that has flu-like symptoms. These cases must be referred to the hospital for treatment,” he said.

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August 23

Vinayaga Chathurthi Organising Committee: Vinayagar Chathurthi celebrations, Bhajan, VSK Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Vinayaga Bhaktha Sabha: Vinayaga Chathurthi Vizha, Ganapathy Homam, CBM College premises, 5 a.m.

Hindu Makkal Katchi-Tamizhagam: Vinayagar Chathurthi celebrations, Ganapathy Homam, Raja Street, 5 a.m.

Karpaga Vinayagar Temple: Vinayagar Chathurthi celebrations, temple premises, Sivananda Colony, 5 a.m.

Gnana Vinayagar Temple: Vinayagar Chathurthi celebrations, temple premises, TNAU premises, 5 a.m.

Chaturmasya Sankalpa Seva Committee: Discourse, Bhandrakeri Mutt Swamijee, 1 A, 4th street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.; Discourse, Sri Raghavendraswamy Temple, Sullivan Street, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Devotional music and yoga classes for children, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh class, U-28 D, Kovaipudur, 4.25 p.m.

Sri Aurobindo Devotees Prayer Group: Collective Prayers to Sri Annai, Sri Annai Meditation Centre, W 7 / C, Kovaipudur, 4 p.m.; Sasi Balika Vidya Mandir, Azad Road, R.S. Puram, 9.30 a.m.

Friends Missionary Prayer Band: Bible prayer meeting, CSI Christ Church premises, 11 a.m.

THAMBRAAS: Sama Upakarma, THAMBRAAS premises, Vadavalli, 9 a.m.

Cognizant: Inauguration, Coimbatore Techno-campus, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, chief guest, Union Communications and IT Minister A. Raja, and State IT Minister Poongothai, will attend, Cognizant premises, 5 p.m.

OSAI: Enviro Meet, B.J. Krishnan, Member, International Commission on Environmental Laws, Hotel Annamalai, 4 p.m.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Workshop, The Residency, 9 a.m.

Organising Committee: Free eye camp, Annai Foundation of India premises, 9 a.m.

Coimbatore Coin Society: Meeting, Suburban Higher Secondary School, Ramnagar, 9 a.m.

SHIBI IAS Academy: Free seminar, Civil Services examinations, Academy premises, Gandhipuram, 10.30 a.m.

Sanmaarga Sanga Dava Maiyam: Lecture, Maiyam premises, 5.15 p.m.

Samooga Ariviyal Peravai: Meeting, Ashwin Hospital, 10 a.m.

Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Symphony: Installation ceremony, club premises, 6 p.m.

Kairali: Onam fair, Kairali showroom, near Saibaba Temple, Mettupalayam Road, 10 a.m.

Kalanjali: Ganesh Darshan Mela, exhibition and sale, Sri Lakshmi Complex, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

August 24

Chaturmasya Sankalpa Seva Committee: Discourse, Bhandrakeri Mutt Swamijee, 1 A, 4th street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.; Discourse, Sri Raghavendraswamy Temple, Sullivan Street, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Periya Purana Chinthanai Classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 10 a.m.

Hindu Makkal Katchi-Tamizhagam: Vinayagar Chathurthi celebrations, Special puja, Raja Street,

5 a.m.

Sree Coimbatore Digamber Jain Mandal: Parvarai Paryushan Mahotsav, Digamber Mandir, Mettupalayam Road, 7.30 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Upanyasam, Sri Rama Doodhu, Velukkudi Krishnan, Bhavan’s premises, 6.30 p.m.

Shri Varasithi Vinayagar, Shri Vishnu Durgai Temple: Parayanam, temple premises, 5.30 p.m.

Kumaraguru College of Technology: Vinayagar Chathurthi celebrations, college premises, 7 a.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Training programme, Customer Focus and Performance Management, CMA premises, 6.30 p.m.

Government Museum: Stamp exhibition, museum premises, 11 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Union Joint Action Forum against Child Labour: Meeting, Hotel Vinayak, Geetha Hall Road, 10 a.m.

Organising Committee: Religious harmony oath and rally, Government Higher Secondary School, Kalapatti, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University: Symposium, Application of Nuclear and Space Technologies for the Benefit of Farmers, Y.V.N. Krishnamurthy, Director, Regional Remote Sensing Service Centre, ISRO, Bangalore, chief guest, 9.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Short term course, Legal Literacy for Tribal Women, university premises, 10 a.m.; Inauguration, English Language Laboratory, Engineering campus, 2 p.m.

Karpagam University: Inauguration, Management Association, university premises, 10 a.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Induction programme for first years, institute premises, 10 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Inauguration, IBM Centre of Excellence, Himanshu Goyal, Country Manager, IBM Academic Initiative, chief guest, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration, IBM Centre of Excellence, Himanshu Goyal, Country Manager, IBM Academic Initiative, chief guest, college premises, 2 p.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Workshop, Recruitment process, college premises, 10 a.m.

GRG School of Management Studies: Faculty seminar, institute premises, 3 p.m.

SNS College of Technology: Welcoming the freshers, college premises, 10 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Lecture, My Story session, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

Kalaivani College of Technology: Faculty development programme, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: Lecture, CCNA, college premises, 1.30 p.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Inauguration, ISTE, college premises, 2 p.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Inauguration, Department of Business Management, college premises, 2.30 p.m.; Workshop, Technical Analysis of Securities – Applications and Cases, 9.30 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Yoga class, college premises, 5 p.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Coaching class for UGC NET / SET and JRF, college premises, 2 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Midtown: RYLA awards for students of Government Arts College, college premises, 1.45 p.m.

Devanga Kalvi Kazhagam: Unveiling of SRP Ponnusamy Chettiar statue, Devanga School premises, 9 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Murpokku Ezhuthalar-Kalaignar Sangam: K. Muthiah Memorial Conference, PSG Tech premises, 5.30 p.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living Classes, Sri Sri Anandham, Vadamadurai, 6 p.m.

Kairali: Onam fair, Kairali showroom, near Saibaba Temple, Mettupalayam Road, 10 a.m.

Kalanjali: Ganesh Darshan Mela, exhibition and sale, Sri Lakshmi Complex, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

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D.K.R. Jewellery: Vinayaga Chathurthi Vizha, Ganapathy Homam, CBM College, 5 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thiruvasaga Isai classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Chaturmasya Sankalpa Seva Committee: Discourse, Bhandrakeri Mutt Swamijee, 1 A, 4th street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.; Discourse, Sri Raghavendraswamy Temple, Sullivan Street, 6 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh class, Annapoorneswari Temple, R.S. Puram, 4 p.m.

Sri Sakthi College of Engineering and Technology: Ramanan, poet, inaugurates Mutthamizh Manram, 9.30 a.m.

National Textile Corporation Limited: Inauguration, modernised Sri Rangavilas, Pankaja, Cambodia and Coimbatore Murugan Mills, Union Minister of Textiles Dayanidhi Maran inaugurates, Sri Rangavilas Mills, Avinashi Road, 3 p.m.

SIMA: Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Union Minister of Textiles Dayanidhi Maran, chief guest, SITRA auditorium, 10.30 a.m.

Haemophilia Society: Seminar, Haemophilia Care, S. Vijay Kumar, Special Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, chief guest, The Residency, 9.30 a.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training programme in Marketing Management, council premises, 9.30 a.m.; PG diploma programme in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations and Labour Welfare, 5.30 p.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Regional Seminar, Gearing Home Science Curriculum towards Better Career Prospects, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: Inauguration, Civil Engineering Association, Chancellor R. Vasanthakumar, presides, 2.30 p.m.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science: Graduation Day, A. Ramasamy, Vice-Chairman, Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education, chief guest, 11 a.m.

Kongunadu Arts and Science College: Graduation ceremony, T. Ramasami, Secretary to Government of India, Department of Science and Technology, chief guest, 2 p.m.

Maharaja Engineering College: Lecture, Personality development, 10 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: English communication training classes, 10 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: e-Carnival, 9.30 a.m.; Seminar, HR Trends in the Post-Recession Milieu, college premises, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Workshop, Developing Women Engineers as Entrepreneurs, college premises, 9 a.m.

Veveaham Higher Secondary School: Shakespeare Literary Club competition, 1.30 p.m.

Park’s College: Faculty development programme, Examination Reforms, 10 a.m.; Training programme, Development of Professional Skills, 9 a.m.

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Chaturmasya Sankalpa Seva Committee: Discourse, Bhandrakeri Mutt Swamijee, 1 A, 4th street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.; Discourse, Sri Raghavendraswamy Temple, Sullivan Street, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thirupugazh Isai classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sindhi Community of Coimbatore: Discourse, Change Your Attitude Change Your Life, Dada J.P. Vaswani, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 7 p.m.

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam: Classes on Bhagavad Gita, Vidya Vikasini School, 6 p.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: Diploma programme, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations and Labour Welfare, council premises, 5.30 p.m.; Two-wheeler drivers’ awareness programme, 10 a.m.; Training programme in First Aid, 9 a.m.

The Institution of Engineers: Lecture, Polymers – Characteristics and Applications, 6.30 p.m.

RAAC: Presentation, Waste to Energy, RAAC office, 6 p.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Inauguration, Regional Seminar, Gearing Home Science Curriculum towards Better Career Prospects, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: Inauguration, Department of Computer Applications, 10 a.m.

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence: Industry-Institute interaction, 2.30 p.m.

Kongunadu Arts and Science College: Rally to create awareness about swine flu, 10 a.m.

Sanakara College of Science and Commerce: Seminar, Hardware and networking, 10 a.m.

PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research: Seminar on ragging, PSG IMS&R auditorium, 2 p.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Gaalaxy: Meeting, Hotel Park Plaza, 7 p.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Workshop, Demonstration on Disaster Management, 9.30 a.m.; Dress making training for school children, 10 a.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Extension activity, RKV Matriculation School, 10 a.m.

Nirmala College for Women: Symposium, Disaster Management, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Seminar, HR Trends in the Post-Recession Milieu, 10 a.m.

Maharaja Arts and Science College: Management events, 10.40 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Seminar, Innovations in Electronics, 10.30 a.m.

Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College: Maths festival, 1.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Workshop, Developing Women Engineers as Entrepreneurs, 9 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Interaction session by Business Line Club, 2.30 p.m.

Nehru Institute of Information Technology and Management: Lecture, Career Development and Tips for Healthy Living, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Faculty development programme, Enterprise Resource Planning using SAP Business One, 9 a.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Brain storming, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Seminar, Recent Trends in High Data Rate Wireless Communication, 3.30 p.m.

Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari: Yoga for memory and concentration development, Sri Ramakrishna MHSS, Vatampalayam, 3 p.m.

Kairali: Onam fair, Kairali showroom, near Saibaba Temple, Mettupalayam Road, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Ganesh Chathurthi exhibition and sale, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Kalanjali: Ganesh Darshan Mela, exhibition and sale, Sri Lakshmi Complex, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore District Consumers’ Protective Council: Seminar on Investment, Hotel Lakshmi Narayana Bhawan, Tirupur, 4 p.m.

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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Thinkers’ Forum, discourse on ‘Kailash experiences’, Bhavan’s premises, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasagam Punidhar Peravai: Saiva Siddhantha Class, Kurundham EzhilJnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Shri Bhandrakeri Math: Discourse, 4-A, Vincent Colony, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

The Businessline – CIMAT Club: Talk on ‘The Challenges and Opportunities in Marketing in the Context of Global Meltdown’ by S.R. Michael, Additional Regional Manager, Major Accounts, Southern Region, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, CIMAT Seminar Hall, 10.30 a.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Talk on ‘Awareness on Swine Flu and Precautionary Measures’, college campus, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: Inauguration of Catering Science and Hotel Management Association activities, University premises, 10 a.m.; orientation programme for first year MCA students, MG Hall, 10 a.m.

Kongunadu Arts and Science College: Inauguration of computer science association, conference hall, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Fabric and glass painting demonstration, Costume Laboratory, 10.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Workshop on soft skills training, Conference Hall, 1.30 p.m.; Math Fest – 2009, seminar hall, 2 p.m.; ‘National Cancer Congress: Genetics, Diagnosis and Therapy’, UG Conference Hall, 9.30 a.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on First Aid, Conference Hall, 9 a.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Orientation programme for first year MBA students, MBA Conference Hall, 10.45 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Seminar on ‘Recent Trends in High Data Rate Wireless Communication’, college campus, 9.45 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Soft_Grandeurs’ 09, college campus, 3 p.m.

The Coimbatore Branch of the SIRC of the ICAI: Discussion, branch premises, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore North Sarvodaya Sangham: Kolu dolls exhibition inauguration, Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan, Nawab Hakeem Road, 10.30 a.m.

TNEB: Grievance redressal meeting, Office of the Superintending Engineer, Tatabad, 4 p.m.

Vivekananda Kendra: Yoga for memory and concentration development course, Sri Ramakrishna Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Vatampalayam, 3 p.m.

Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore and Coimbatore District Small Industries’ Association: Meeting with ministerial delegation of Moselle Development Centre, The Residency, 4 p.m.

Kairali: Onam Fair, Mettupalayam Road, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Ganapathi Darshanam exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Kalanjali: Ganesh Darshan Mela, Sri Lakshmi Complex, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Mentor Consultancy: Australian Education Fair, Hotel Residency, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Karpagam University: M. Selvadurai, HR Manager, The Residency, inaugurates Department of Catering Science and Hotel Management Association, 10 a.m.; inauguration of Department of Computer Science Association, 10 a.m.

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence: Anantharaman, Consultant, speaks on ‘Indian Business Leaders’, 11 a.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Workshop on ‘Data Analysis’, 1.30 p.m.

Tiruppur Kumaran College for Women: Seminar on ‘Rebooting Strategies for Global Recession’, college auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Periya Purana classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Chaturmasya Sankalpa Seva Committee: Discourse, Bhandrakeri Mutt Swamijee, 4 A, Vincent Colony, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Bhajan Mandal: Shree Sakthi Mahotsav, Shree Sakthi Dham, Narayana Guru Road, Saibaba Colony, 8.30 p.m.

Sri Maha Prathyangira Thava Peetam: Sri Maha Prathyangara Yagam, Peetam premises, S.N. Arangam, 6 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh class, to be conducted on Saradhambal Temple premises, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

TNEB: Grievances day meeting, Office of the Executive Engineer, TNEB, Townhall, 11 a.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training, Total Productive Maintenance, Council’s Conference Hall, 9.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Inauguration, English association, 3 p.m.

Karpagam University: Inauguration, Commerce association, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Karpagam Engineering College: Free eye camp, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Inauguration, Mathematics association, college premises, 11.30 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration, ECE Association, 2.30 p.m.

RVS College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration, Computer Science and Engineering Association, college premises, 2 p.m.

Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College: Maths fest quiz competition, college premises, 2 p.m.; Workshop, Arts and Crafts programme, 10 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Lecture, Challenges in Entrepreneurship, college premises, 9.15 a.m.

V.L.B. Janakiammal College of Arts and Science: Inauguration, Commerce Association, college premises, 10 a.m.

V.L.B. Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop, Recent Trends in Microwave and RF Components, college premises, 9 a.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: Inauguration, ECE Association, college premises, 2 p.m.

Christ the King Polytechnic College: Valediction, State–level science exhibition, college premises, S. Sethuramavarma, Chief Educational Officer, chief guest, college premises, 3.30 p.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration, EEE Association, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Inauguration, Agoghtech, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Lecture, ‘Troubleshoot Your Soft Skills’, college premises, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: Inauguration of Mathematics Association, Anandhavallli Mahadevan, Vice-Chancellor, will inaugurate, R. Vasanthakumar, Chancellor of the university, presides,10.30 a.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology and Jawaharlal Institute of Technology: Inauguration of Bridge Course for 2009-10, P. Krishna Das, Managing Trustee, Nehru Group of Institutions, presides, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Blood donation identification camp and eye donation awareness programme, Seminar Hall 10 a.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Seminar on ‘Higher Education and Career Opportunities Abroad’, 11 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Texcity: Meeting, Talk, Make a Wish Foundation, Rotary Centenary Hall, 7 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Midtown: Meeting, Talk, ‘Architectural Beauty of Forgotten Empire’, Essorpee Rotary Midtown Hall, 6.30 p.m.

Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari: Yoga for memory and concentration development, Sri Ramakrishna MHSS, Vatampalayam, 3 p.m.

Kairali: Onam fair, Kairali showroom, near Saibaba Temple, Mettupalayam Road, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Ganesh Chathurthi exhibition and sale, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Kalanjali: Ganesh Darshan Mela, exhibition and sale, Sri Lakshmi Complex, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

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Thirupuugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvaasaga Punithar Peravai: Panniru Thirumurai Muttrodal, Vadavalli, 10 a.m.

Shri Bhandrakeri Mutt: Discourse, 4-A, Vincent Colony, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

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Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Seminar on “Risk Awareness in Laboratory Infections”, PG – Conference Hall, 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Orientation programme, seminar hall, 2 p.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop on Recent trends in Microwave and RF components, seminar hall, 9 a.m.

Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology: Signing of MoU with Tesslove Services Private Limited, college auditorium, 2 p.m.

Parks College: Workshop on arts and crafts, auditorium, 10 a.m.

Park College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop on “Multimedia and Viscom Technologies”, college campus, 10 a.m.

Vivekananda Kendra: Yoga camp for school children, Sri Ramakrishna Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Vatampalayam, 3 p.m

SNR Sons College: Inauguration of biotechnology association, conference hall, 3 p.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Talk on “Troubleshoot Your Soft Skills”, MCA Seminar Hall,

10 a.m.

SNS College of Engineering: Inauguration of staff’s “Laurels Club”, conference hall, 5 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: IT Department association meeting, college campus, 2.30 p.m.

Kovai Periyar Mavatta Dravida Textile Mill Workers’ Union: Meeting, Tatabad, 3.30 p.m.

Christ the King Polytechnic College: Inauguration of State-level science exhibition, Mini Auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: NSS programme, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Majestic: Installation ceremony, Rajasthani Sangh conference hall, R.S. Puram, 5.15 p.m.

Kairali: Onam special sales, Mettupalayam Road, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Ganesh Darshan, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Kalanjali: Ganesh Darshan Mela, Sri Lakshmi Complex, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis: Meeting, SIEMA Hall, 6.30 p.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Panniru Thirumurai Mutrodal Muraiyeedu, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 10 a.m.

Chaturmasya Sankalpa Seva Committee: Discourse, Bhandrakeri Mutt Swamijee, 4 A, Vincent Colony, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Siruthuli: Launch of Siruthuli Peruvellam, Perur Padithurai Project and Siruthuli Website, GKD auditorium, 5.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Lecture, Emerging Trends in Management with reference to Quality in Work Life, CMA Hall, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Muthoot Securities Limited: Inauguration, new branch, Sengupta Street, Ramnagar, 9.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Inauguration, activities of association, Saroja Prabhakaran, Vice-Chancellor, chief guest, university premises, 2.30 p.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Inauguration, ECE department activities, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Training, Aptitude Skills, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Orientation, first year students, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Engineering: Inauguration, Civil Engineering Association, college premises, 10 a.m.

Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Sciences: Lecture, Aerospace Industries in the World and Scope for Aeronautical Engineers in Singapore, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Orientation programme for first year students, college premises, 12 noon

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Inauguration, Resonance, association of social work, college premises, 11 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration, EEE Association, college premises, 10 a.m.

Park College of Engineering and Tekhnology: Workshop, Multimedia and Viscom Technologies, college premises, 10 a.m.

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic foot care and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Elite: Environment awareness rally for anti-plastic, anti-pollution and water conservation, begins at Stanes Higher Secondary School, 9 a.m.

Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari: Yoga for memory and concentration development, Sri Ramakrishna MHSS, Vatampalayam, 3 p.m.

Vasan Eye Care Hospital: Free eye consultation for ex-servicemen, hospital premises,

10 a.m.

Kairali: Onam fair, Kairali showroom, near Saibaba Temple, Mettupalayam Road, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Ganesh Chathurthi exhibition and sale,

Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Kalanjali: Ganesh Darshan Mela, exhibition and sale,

Sri Lakshmi Complex,

Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

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Sri Varasakthi Vinayagar, Sri Varadaraja Perumal, Sri Mahalakshmi, Sri Varada Anjaneyar Temples: Villakku puja, Vignesh Nagar, 5 p.m.

Prajapitha Brahma Kumarigal Eswarya Viswa Vidyalayam: Siva Darshan, Vellalore Town Panchayat Kalyana Mandapam, 8 a.m.

Coimbatore Sree Mahalakshmi Mandir Trust: Special pujas, Eachanari, 9 a.m.

Sri Veeramathre Amman Temple: Aadi pujas, Kalpana Nagar, Vadavalli, 9 a.m.

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam: Classes on Bhagawad Gita, Vidya Vikasini School, Thudiyalur, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasagam Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thiruppugazh class, Kurundam Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Tirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

THAMBRAAS: Gomatha Pooja and Bhagawath Seva, Vedapatty Gayathri Temple, 5.30 p.m.

ISKCON: Janmashtami celebrations, Sri Jagannath Mandir, 4.15 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Kovai Nagarathar Kurundamalai Padha Yatra Committee: Padha yatra, Kattoor Pillayar temple, 8 a.m.

Thevara Paadasala: Thirumandiram class, Raja Street junction, 6.30 p.m.

Shri Bhandrakeri Mutt: Discourse, 4-A, Vincent Colony, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Chaturmasya Sankalpa Seva Committee: Discourse, 1-A, 4th Street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.

Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore: Meeting on ‘Goods and Services Tax’, chamber premises, 5 p.m.

KGISL Institute of Technology: Industry-embedded education for students, Saravanampatti, 9 a.m.

Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Guest lecture, Seminar Hall, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Motivation lecture to NSS volunteers, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

Relaxe: Sweet home exhibition, Padmavathi Ammal Cultural Centre, 10 a.m.

Anna University: Conference on ‘Intelligent Computing’, MBA Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.

Ideal Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Sports day, school premises, 9.30 a.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Guest lecture on managing Oracle database, institute premises, 10 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Seminar on ‘Opportunities in Animated Field’, college premises, 2 p.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Spectrum: Independence Day programme, Damodar Centre, 7.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Consumer Products Distributors Association: ‘Consumex 2009’, Suguna Kalyana Mandapam, 11 a.m.; group dance, 6.30 p.m.

Ampere: Meeting on semi conductor business, Jennys Club, 5.30 p.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Workshop on Illustration, college campus, 9.30 a.m.

Organising Committee: Third anniversary homage meeting for children killed in Ellam Senjolai Sirar Palli (near the court), 9 a.m.

Kairali: Onam Fair, Mettupalayam Road, 11 a.m.

Ishita Advisory Services and Prime Academy: IFRS workshop, DC Hall, Damodar Centre, 9 a.m.

Coimbatore Art Foundation: Inter-school art contest: painting competitions, Lalit Kalakshetra centres, 11 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Preservation training programme, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Organising committee: Conference, Anna University, 12 noon.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Information Technology Department, El Dorada, inauguration, N. Nagarajan, Principal, CIET, chief guest, 10 a.m.

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Sri Thirumalai Raya Perumal Temple: Krishna Jayanthi festival, Kaalipalayam, 6 p.m.

Chaturmasya Sankalpa Seva Committee: Discourse, Vidyasta Theertha Swami speaks on Bhagavad Gita, 1-A, 4th Street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.

Shri Bhandarakeri Mutt-Udipi: Shri Bhanadarakeri Mutt Swamijee speaks, 4-A, Vincent Colony, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Marudhanayagamudaliar Annapoorni Ammal Charitable Trust - Thevara Patashala: Periyapuranam classes, Visalakshi Udanamar Visweswara Swami Temple, Uppara Street- Raja Street junction, 6.30 p.m.

ISKCON: Sri Krishna Janmastami Celebrations, Jaganath Mandir-Opposite to CIT, 4.15 a.m.

RVS College of Engineering and Technology: Awareness Programme on Fire Safety and Handling of Fire Extinguishers, RVSCET campus, 2 p.m.

Hindusthan Educational Institutions: Felicitations to student achievers and interaction with Young Indians, Former President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam takes part, college premises, Nava India, 12 noon.

PSG & Sons Charities: Dedication ceremony of PSG Nano Tech Research Facility by Former President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, 10.45 a.m.

Anna University-Coimbatore: First National Conference on Intelligent Computing and Control for Engineering Applications NCICE 09, MBA Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.

KG Group of Institutions: Mupperum Vizha, Former President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam takes part, KG Campus, Saravanampatti, 9 a.m.

Ellen Hospital: Inauguration of renovated Ellen Hospital, Minister for Agriculture, Government of Tamil Nadu, Veerapandi S. Arumugam takes part, 10 a.m.

Shine Study Centre: Discussion on learning English grammar, Study Centre premises, Brooke Bond Road (near Chintamani), 4 p.m.

Enhanced Biofuels India Private Limited and Biofuels Research and Development Centre: Launch of Biomass to Green Energy project, Former President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam takes part, Alankar Garden, GN Mills Post, 4 p.m.

Consumex 2009: Exhibition of Consumer products, Fancy dress competition, stress management talk by Isha Yoga, stand up comedy, Suguna Kalyana Mandapam, Avanashi Road, 11 a.m.

NGP Arts and Science College: Preservation training programme by Government of India, Food and Nutrition Board, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation – Poompuhar: Exhibition of Krishna Jayanthi and Ganapathy Darshan dolls, Big Bazaar Street show room, 10.45 a.m.

Coimbatore District Auto Workers Association: 10th District Conference, Corporation Marriage Hall, Ramalingam Colony, 10 a.m.

Big Bazaar: Krishna Jayanathi events fancy dress competition, Town Hall area, 10.30 a.m.

Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Spiritual exhibition, Perur Adheenam Thavathiru Maruthachala Adigalar, Ilayapattam, inaugurates, Vellalore Panchayat Kalayana Mandalam, 5 p.m.

Anna University: First National Conference on Intelligent Computing and Control for Engineering Applications, S. Palaniswami, Registrar, inaugurates, 10 a.m.