Sex offender’s leg broken during chase, Nilgiris police claim Man arrested for sexually assaulting child breaks leg while being chased by police; had previous assault record. The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024
Residents stage protests in the Nilgiris, demand Goondas Act be invoked against rape accused Residents of Thalakundah block roads, demanding the arrest of a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor. The Hindu · Jan 18, 2024
Two persons, including bus driver, electrocuted in accident in the Nilgiris Two persons, including a TNSTC bus driver, were electrocuted when their bus collided with an electric post. The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024
Finding the balance between entrepreneurship and Adivasi values in the Nilgiris A small women’s collective of Adivasi youth is working on knitting a quilt on which a story of the community and its reliance on the forest is being told in the town of Ayyankolly, Pandalur, around 80 km from Udhagamandalam town. The community of youth, mostly from the Paniya, Kattunayakan… The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024
Case against three for spreading rumours about animal movement in Gudalur Nilgiris police register case against three persons for circulating fake news and edited videos about human-animal interactions. The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024
Command and Control Center to be established in the Nilgiris to mitigate negative human-animal interactions MP A. Raja announces the setting up of a Command and Control Center in Nilgiris to mitigate human-animal interactions. The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024
In second incident this month, O’Valley town panchayat in Nilgiris attempts construction work, flouting Supreme Court orders In O'Valley, attempts to build a road b/w J.J. Nagar & Anna Nagar, which would benefit non-Adivasi residents, were made. Conservationists say encroachments & poachers are increasing, leading to negative human-elephant interactions & constriction of the elephant corridor. District admin. has stopped the work & directed the local RDO to… The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023
Nilgiris Mountain Railway trains cancelled till Dec. 7 due to heavy rain Nilgiris Mountain Railway trains cancelled: Southern Railway cancels Mettupalayam-Udhagamandalam-Mettupalayam NMR train service till Nov 25 due to landslips caused by heavy rains. The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023
Elephant dies of electrocution in Gudalur forest range, seventh such death in the Nilgiris since 2016 Elephant electrocuted in Gudalur Forest Range; 7th such incident since 2016. Postmortem to be conducted; conservationists urge govt to ensure power lines are 14ft above ground & install braided cables in elephant habitats. The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023
Contravening SC directions, O’Valley panchayat constructs road, park in crucial elephant habitat Supreme Court orders Nilgiris district admin to ensure basic amenities only for adivasi residents in unsettled janmam lands in Gudalur. O'Valley Town Panchayat overlooks illegal constructions, sanctions road & park in elephant habitat. RDO unaware of constructions, orders panchayat to stop. The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023
Disturbance to elephant habitat along Kotagiri-Mettupalayam Road causing aggression among elephants in the Nilgiris: Conservationists The recent aggression of an elephant which damaged a car along the Kotagiri to Mettupalayam Road could be due to electric fencing, vehicular traffic, barricades and new buildings restricting their movement, allege activists. The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023
Coonoor bus stand to be expanded Coonoor bus stand to be expanded and multi-level car parking facility to be set up at Rs. 13 crores. Expansion of bus stand to cost Rs. 12.9 crores, allowing 26 buses to be stationed at any one time. Long-pending demand of local residents due to overcrowding during tourist season and… The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023
Event to mark Nilgiris’ transition to organic farming held Garden of Hope Trust organised an event to mark 25th anniv. of Friends of Hope, UK to foster transition to organic farming in Nilgiris by 2030. Vanya Orr & Friends of Hope, UK recognised for contributions. Shibila Mary, Joint Director of Horticulture, emphasised need to reduce/ban sale of pesticides to… The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023
The Nilgiris district administration issues guidelines for special screenings of ‘Leo’ The Nilgiris district admin. issued guidelines for special screenings of Tamil movie ‘Leo’ from Oct. 19-24, with max. 5 showings/day. Theater owners must arrange parking/transport, ensure sanitation/safety, and charge fees according to govt. tariffs. Public can report any violations to 0423-2445577, 9445461804. The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023
The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023 Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today Madras HC rules minority institutions need not follow reservation rule; BJP TN chief meets NDA leaders; TN CM rewards ISRO scientists; Nilgiris police book bus owner, drivers for fatal crash; AIADMK, AMMK criticise TN govt for hiring bus drivers via private agency.
The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023 Coonoor bus accident: Case booked against bus drivers, owner, tour operator for negligence Police book owner, drivers, organizer of bus crash in Nilgiris; place awareness boards, advise tour operators to ensure experienced drivers, regular checks of vehicles, rest for drivers.
The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023 Combing operations conducted in areas surrounding Mukurthi National Park in the Nilgiris Forest Dept. conducts combing ops in Mukurthi Nat'l Park & adjoining areas to prevent illegal movement & poaching. Teams meet regularly in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve to discuss measures to prevent illegal entry. Camera traps set up to capture images of wildlife & potential intruders. No signs of illegal activity found.…
The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023 Edappadi Palaniswami claims nearly 85,000 small and marginal tea growers hit by crash in the price of green tea leaves AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami claims 85,000 small & marginal tea growers in Nilgiris affected due to fall in green tea leaves price to ₹12/kg. He demands realistic MSP of ₹33.5/kg, citing judicial pronouncements & M.S.Swaminathan Commission. Naaku Betta Badagar Welfare Association on fast since Sept 1. Palaniswami recalls Jayalalithaa's 2001-06…
The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023 For residents of remote Thengumarahada village, nestled on Nilgiris Hills, a court order directing their relocation, is welcome The residents of Thengumarahada have welcomed the High Court’s recent orders to relocate the villagers, with beneficiaries set to receive Rs. 15 lakhs as compensation. Conservationists believe that the move could help in the long-term protection of the region’s rich biodiversity, due to fewer anthropogenic pressures.
The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023 1,000 police personnel to be deployed for President’s visit to Theppakadu in the Nilgiris Preps underway for President Draupadi Murmu's visit to Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) on Sat. Practice landing of helicopter staged inside reserve to ensure safety. Murmu to visit Theppakadu Elephant Camp, meet adivasi couple featured in award-winning doc. Meeting held to discuss preps, security scaled up with regular patrolling & combing…
The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023 Local farmers help keep tomato prices in check at Manjoor in the Nilgiris Two farmers, Raman and Puttuswamy, from Manjoor in the Nilgiris have taken a huge cut to their profits just to supply tomatoes to the local market at relatively affordable prices.
The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023 Homestays, B&Bs, camping outfits in Nilgiris asked to register with T.N. Tourism Department Homestays, bed and breakfasts, as well as businesses that are part of the tourism industry in the Nilgiris have been urged to register themselves with the T.N. Tourism Department.
The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023 Centre taking steps to empower local tribal communities in the Nilgiris: Collector Collector S.P. Amrith inaugurated tribal handicrafts mela at RCTC hall in Udhagamandalam. Union govt. taking steps to empower local tribal communities, including providing loans & helping to market minor forest produce. Mela organised with assistance of TRIFED, Ministry of Tribal Affairs. 8 committees across State to help market handcrafted products.…
The Hindu · May 11, 2023 Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu not to commence heli tourism in Ooty till next week The Madras High Court on May 11 put a hold on heli tourism in Ooty, planned as part of the ongoing summer festival in the Nilgiris, till next week
The Times of India · Aug 8, 2022 Coimbatore receives second highest rainfall in Tamil Nadu COIMBATORE: Coimbatore received the second highest rainfall in the state next to Nilgiris in the 24 hours ending Sunday morning. According to a statement issued by state disaster management minister K K S S R Ramachandran, Coimbatore received 19.91 mm rainfall as against the average of 2.71mm from 16 districts…