The Latest Breaking News from Nilgiris

At joint meeting, OPS, TTV urge Tamil Nadu government to arrest murder accused in Kodanad case immediately

The political foes-turned-friends, former AIADMK coordinator O. Panneerselvam and AMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran, jointly urge the DMK government to fulfil its electoral promise of conducting a through probe into the 2017 murder and heist at former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s Kodanad estate in the Nilgiris

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

‘Climate change may lead to faster deterioration of rock art sites in the Nilgiris’

Rock art sites in Nilgiris vulnerable to climate change, necessitating long-term monitoring for protection. Iduhatty rock art site has 30 abstract signs/figures. Research from UNC suggests warm/humid weather accelerates weathering. Monitoring programme initiated at Iduhatty, but more support needed. Documenting sites through photos recommended to preserve art.

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

National Moth Week observed in the Nilgiris

A total of 26 species of moths were observed across the Nilgiris by students from the Department of Wildlife Biology at the Government Arts College (GAC) in Udhagamandalam throughout the National Moth Week between July 22 and July 28.

The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023

Tamil Nadu can use its funds to relocate Thengumarahada inhabitants, says counsel for national CAMPA

The National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority has informed the Madras High Court of having ₹8,154.84 crore with it as on March 31, 2023, but has expressed reservations over allocating around ₹74 crore for relocating the inhabitants of 500 acres of forest land in Thengumarahada village in Kothagiri…

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Conservationists flay plans to open up Nilgiris’s eco-sensitive Pakkasuran Malai to tourism

: Conservationists shocked by TTDC plan to open eco-sensitive Bakkasuran Malai near Coonoor to tourism. Local biologists fear it will impact rare, endemic species. Conservationists call for responsible tourism, with no roads or buildings in the area. DFO says no formal proposal yet, but staff accompanied tourism minister for inspection.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

To ensure transparency, monitor illegal entries, Nilgiris forest division goes digital with FASTag

As a first step towards going completely digital and ensuring transparency and accountability, the Forest Department recently enabled the FASTag system at the forest checkpost in Doddabetta Peak, for vehicles heading to the popular tourist spot.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Kotagiri History Group launched in the Nilgiris

kotagiri group launched in the nilgiris

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023

SPARSH outreach programme held in the Nilgiris

The Headquarters Dakshin Bharat Area organised the SPARSH Outreach Programme for identifying and redressing grievances of pensioners from the Tri-Services (Army, Navy and Air Force, including defence civilian pensioners) of the Nilgiris district.

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

Heavy rain continues in the Nilgiris

Heavy rain for the third consecutive day across the Nilgiris impacted tourism, with trees becoming uprooted in a few places and minor landslips being recorded across the district on Thursday.

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023

The Nilgiris district administration gets ready to tackle rain-related emergencies

Anticipating heavy rain in the Nilgiris in the coming days, the district administration has stepped up preparedness to attend to any emergencies.

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023