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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.…

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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

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Female elephant found dead in the Nilgiris

The elephant is believed to have come in contact with an overhead power cable in a tea estate at Gudalur

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