Worker Dies as Wall Collapses Near Perur Pattiswarar Temple in Coimbatore

In Coimbatore, a wall collapsed during the construction of a drainage near Perur Pattiswarar Temple. Velumurugan, a worker from Madukkarai, was tragically killed by the debris.


Coimbatore: A tragic incident occurred near Perur Pattiswarar Temple in Coimbatore when a wall adjacent to an under-construction drainage collapsed, resulting in the death of a worker. According to reports, the wall gave way during the construction activities, burying Velumurugan, a resident of Madukkarai, under the debris.




Police and emergency services immediately responded to the scene and recovered the body. The deceased was then sent to a government hospital for post-mortem examination. Authorities are currently conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the collapse and to evaluate safety measures at the construction site.

1054 Park Group students set world record in e-waste awareness drive

A total of 1054 students from Park Group of Institutions created a world record in Coimbatore by identifying and categor...

From kolams to Silambam: Harvest Fiesta lights up VIBGYOR High, Coimbatore

VIBGYOR High Coimbatore celebrated Harvest Fiesta 2026 with a vibrant Pongal event featuring traditional décor, cultural...

Kumaraguru’s Team ReNew secures historic podium at Shell Eco-Marathon 2026 Qatar

Team ReNew from Kumaraguru Institutions secured third place at the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia Pacific 2026 in Qatar, becomi...

Duty-free trade pact with EU a historic boost for Indian textiles: Texprocil

Texprocil Vice Chairman Ravi Sam said the duty-free trade agreement between India and the European Union is historic, re...

AJK College Hosts Workshop on Building Resilient Systems

The Department of Computer Science with Data Analytics at AJK College of Arts and Science conducted a workshop on "Build...

Construction worker sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting 9-year-old girl

A 50-year-old construction worker from Kangeyam, Tirupur district, was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment fo...