1.03 Lakh Streetlights Inspected Across 100 Coimbatore Wards

A special inspection of 1,03,755 streetlights across Coimbatore Corporation’s 100 wards was carried out on June 10 to identify non-functional lights and ensure immediate maintenance and restoration.


Coimbatore: Following the directions of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, various development and civic infrastructure works are being carried out across the North, East, South, West and Central zones of the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation.



As part of these efforts, a comprehensive inspection of streetlights was conducted on June 10 across all 100 wards under the Corporation limits to assess their operational status and identify maintenance requirements.



According to Corporation officials, Coimbatore currently has around 1,03,755 streetlights. The civic body has been undertaking regular maintenance activities and promptly repairing non-functional streetlights to ensure public safety and convenience.



To verify the current condition of the streetlight network, a 100 percent field inspection was carried out by Corporation Commissioner Katta Ravi Teja, Deputy Commissioners, the City Engineer, Executive Engineers, Assistant Executive Engineers, Zonal Health Officers, Assistant Engineers, Sanitary Inspectors, Sanitary Supervisors, Revenue Officers and other field staff.



Details of non-functional streetlights identified during the inspection are being compiled, and necessary corrective measures will be taken immediately to restore lighting facilities in affected locations.



As part of the inspection drive, Commissioner Katta Ravi Teja personally reviewed the condition of streetlights in areas including Marakkadai Road, Mill Road, Poo Market, Sukrawarpet and Gandhi Park.

PMO Sanction Needed to Prosecute 2 IAS Officers, Centre Informs Madras HC

The Centre has told the Madras High Court that approval from the Prime Minister’s Office is required to prosecute two IA...

Coimbatore South Zone: Minister Vignesh Opens Rs 25 Lakh Works, Launches Rs 26.90 Lakh Projects

Prohibition and Excise Minister K Vignesh on September 16, 2026, opened completed civic works worth Rs 25 lakh and perfo...

TNAU Organises Faculty Programme on New-Age Teaching Methods

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) organised a three-day Faculty Development Programme titled “Beyond the Board t...

SISPA Seeks Permanent Removal of Import Duty on Cotton

The South India Spinners Association (SISPA) held its 35th annual general meeting in Coimbatore, chaired by R. Arun Kart...

Over 300 Vinayagar Idols Immersed in Artificial Pond Near Vellakinaru, Coimbatore

More than 300 Vinayagar idols installed by Hindu organizations and the public across Coimbatore's Thudiyalur, Kavundampa...

Mettupalayam–Podanur MEMU Services to Be Altered from Sep 18-20

Track maintenance and engineering works between Coimbatore and Podanur railway stations will lead to changes in Mettupal...