The Latest Breaking News from Nilgiris

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

Longwood Shola forest in Nilgiris gets Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy accreditation

Longwood Shola forest in Nilgiris gets Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy accreditation

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

Declare prickly pear at Sigur plateau in the Nilgiris as ‘minor forest produce’: Conservationist

Conservationist suggests harvesting Opuntia, an invasive species, as "minor forest produce" to benefit indigenous communities. Ecologists warn of potential threat to native biodiversity. Processed pads can be used as cattle fodder and fruits consumed. Invasive species require management strategies to prevent limiting foraging areas for ungulates.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 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

283 places in the Nilgiris identified as landslip-prone areas

A. Raja, MP, reviewed preparedness measures undertaken by the district administration for the monsoon season on Monday.

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023

Bank manager, forest guard among 32 persons accused in loan fraud in the Nilgiris

The District Crime Branch (DCB) police in the Nilgiris have registered a case against more than 32 persons, including officials of a nationalised bank, farmers, and a forest guard, for falsifying documents and procuring farm loans that were reportedly embezzled by the bank officials.

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023