Textile associations welcome recommendation for removal of cotton import duty | Coimbatore News

COIMBATORE: Textile industry associations have welcomed the recommendation of the office of the textile commissioner to the Union ministry of textiles that the 11% duty on cotton imports be removed from April to September every year for the next five years.Associations said the move would create a level playing field and help address cotton shortage…

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Sohail Khan reveals he wanted to name his son Ram Khan, Seema Sachdeh came up with the name Nirvaan after giving birth: ‘We are secular’ |

Sohail Khan and his former wife, Seema Sajdeh, united for Kunal Kemmu‘s reality show ‘Alliance’. Ever since Seema has entered the game, she has been helping Sohail navigate the twists and strategies on the show. While they’ve been divorced, they continue to remain friends with each other and look out for each other in ‘Alliance’….

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10-bed Ebola isolation ward getting ready in CMCH | Coimbatore News

Coimbatore: A dedicated 10-bed isolation ward is being established at Coimbatore Government Medical College Hospital (CMCH) as a precautionary measure against the global threat of the Ebola virus, minister for backwards classes welfare V Sampathkumar said on Thursday. “The ward will be made operational within the next three days,” the minister said.The minister was speaking…

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Australian PM Anthony Albanese issues ‘unequivocal apology’ for over controversial remarks on Kylie Minogue amid intense backlash |

Australian OM apologizes for making comments about Kylie Minogue in a podcast episode last week. Following the backlash for his comments last week, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese issued a formal apology for the ‘inappropriate’ comments he made about model and public personality Kylie Minogue. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologizes over comments about Kylie…

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Yash Chopra: Aishwarya Rai was considered for Juhi Chawla’s role in ‘Darr’, but Yash Chopra said ‘maybe it won’t work out’; Read the reason here | Hindi Movie News

In an intriguing insider scoop, renowned costume designer Neeta Lulla disclosed that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was a strong contender for the lead in Yash Chopra’s classic ‘Darr’ and even participated in a look test. Yet, her imminent participation in the Miss World pageant shifted the casting choice to Juhi Chawla. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was once…

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Heavy rain, strong winds damage Bharathiar University MBA block; panel formed to assess old buildings

A tree fell on the MBA block, severely damaging the roof and ceiling. COIMBATORE: Bharathiar University has constituted a building committee to assess the condition of its ageing structures after heavy rain and strong winds caused damage to the MBA department building on the campus, registrar R Rajavel said on Saturday.Coimbatore city and its suburbs…

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