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10 Feb2026

Residents Oppose Proposed Sewage Treatment Plant at Elathur

Residents of Elathur and surrounding areas are strongly opposing the construction of a sewage treatment plant (STP) at Elathur, citing concerns about groundwater contamination, environmental degradation, and health hazards. The proposed site is within an area declared as a Biodiversity Heritage Site.

Source: The Hindu

06 Jan2026

Ukkadam Flyover Renamed, Western Bypass Nears Completion, and RO Plant Proposed

The Tamil Nadu government has renamed the Ukkadam–Athupalam flyover in Coimbatore in honor of Bharat Ratna awardee C. Subramaniam. Meanwhile , 32.40 km long, four-lane Coimbatore Western Bypass is expected to be operational by January 2026. And the Coimbatore Corporation has proposed establishing a ₹245-crore Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at Ukkadam to improve water supply quality.

Source: ABP Nadu, The Hindu & 1 others

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