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Nilgiri Mountain Railway services cancelled due to landslips and heavy rain forecast

Heavy rains in Nilgiris cause earth slips, obstructing Mettuppalayam-Udhagamandalam train services. Trees have also been uprooted, ballast and soil washed away near Kallar. Railway personnel are engaged in restoration works, but services cancelled till Nov 16. Udhagamandalam-Coonoor services cancelled till Nov 13.

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State Wetland Authority orders action against encroachment in Udhagamandalam wetland

TNSWA orders Nilgiris authorities to report on wetland encroachment near Udhagamandalam railway station & Ooty lake. Madras High Court order to protect wetlands until ground-truthing & notification under Wetlands Rules, 2017. Letter to district officials to stop unmindful construction & penal action against irresponsible officials. #TNSWA #Wetlands #Udhagamandalam #Ooty #MadrasHighCourt…

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Despite opposition, Southern Railway unveils plans to redevelop heritage railway stations in Nilgiris

Southern Railway to redevelop Udhagamandalam and Coonoor railway stations, providing modern amenities to passengers and tourists. Both stations to be upgraded with wider traffic lanes, pedestrian paths, vehicle parking, landscaping, lighting, modern interiors, waiting halls, toilets, facilities for people with disabilities, passenger info systems, train indication boards, CCTV cameras. Conservationists…

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Nilgiris conservationists warn of threat to biodiversity if drone spraying of pesticides is allowed

ICAR-IISWC in Udhagamandalam conducted drone-based spray demos of fungicides in Basavakkal village. Conservationists fear this could lead to increased use of chemicals, posing a threat to Nilgiris' biodiversity. Drones can spray 1 acre in 10 mins, saving labor & water. Activists urge district admin to intervene & stop use of…

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Vintage car rally taken out in Ooty

35 vintage and classic cars, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles took part in a rally organised by the Madras Heritage Motoring Club (MHMC) in Udhagamandalam. Retired IPS officer, K. Vijay Kumar flagged off the event. Local residents and tourists admired the 1934 Dodge Brothers Company sedan, 1934 Austin, 1928 Ford, and…

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Second season of flower show inaugurated in the Nilgiris

Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister K. Ramachandran inaugurated the second season in the Nilgiris at the Government Botanical Garden (GBG) in Udhagamandalam. 21,500 potted, flowering plants were arranged to promote 'Go Green' and 7,500 plants to commemorate the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission. 21 lakh people have visited GBG this year, with 3…

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Principal of Ooty government college placed under suspension on bribery charge

Principal of Govt Arts College in Udhagamandalam suspended after video of him allegedly accepting cash from student surfaces. Student asked to pay ₹10,000 as bribe for hostel accommodation, gave ₹4,000 in envelope. Principal denies allegations, claims student was paying college fees. Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education conducted inquiry into…

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Govt. Arts College Udhagamandalam Principal caught on video allegedly accepting ₹4,000 bribe from student for hostel admission. Madras HC displeased with Southern Railway for not installing CCTV cameras in TN railway stations since 2016. IT Dept. searches premises of electronic component manufacturer Flex in Chennai. NIA questioning two of 13…

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Tourism Department constructs buildings in Udhagamandalam without proper permits, say activists

Six months since work started, the tourism department is yet to receive clearances from the Hill Area Conservation Authority (HACA) for the construction of a zipline and a suspension bridge adjoining the Ooty Lake. Activists worry that such flagrant violations of the government’s own building rules will encourage illegal constructions…

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32 kg of rotting meat seized from restaurants in Ooty

Food Safety officials in Udhagamandalam seized and destroyed 32 kg of rotten meat. Five restaurants were issued notices and warned of strict action if they continued to sell potentially hazardous food.

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Man arrested for murder in Udhagamandalam

25-yr-old R. Vivekanandan arrested for murdering father in drunken brawl in Udhagamandalam. Dispute over property led to Vivekanandan slitting father's throat. He confessed to mother, who informed police. Arrested on Tuesday, remanded in judicial custody.

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Next hearing in Kodanad dacoity-cum-murder case posted for October 13

The police and prosecution in the Kodanad dacoity-cum-murder case have filed a report before the district sessions judge in Udhagamandalam updating the court about the progress of the investigation.

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Philately gallery inaugurated in Ooty

A philately gallery was inaugurated at the Udhagamandalam head post office on Friday by J. Charukesi, Chief Postmaster General, Tamil Nadu Circle.

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Two killed in accident near Ooty

Two persons, incl. 15-yr-old girl, killed in Udhagamandalam after truck ran over them. Deceased identified as S. Sivashankari, 15, and Raja, 45. Trip taken as restaurant closed for Krishna Jayanthi. Driver of truck, Puthiaraj, 32, arrested. Minor injuries to Sivashankari's mother and son. Traffic affected on Udhagamandalam-Coonoor Road.

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Residents want free access to government parks, gardens in Udhagamandalam for morning walks

UDHAGAMANDALAM: Residents demand free access to parks/gardens for morning walks; Horticulture Dept. charges steep tariff, sets strict timings; locals pay taxes, put up with tourist traffic; Make Ooty Beautiful Project started online petition; Parks/gardens unviable for poor.

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Activists criticise construction of observation deck in Udhagamandalam

Activists allege Udhagamandalam Municipality is constructing an observation deck with a telescope overlooking the Ketti Valley without relevant building approvals, in violation of the Master Plan. Funds for the ₹40 lakh project were sanctioned for the bicentenary celebrations. Concerns raised include flouting of existing building rules, impact on slope stability,…

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Six-year-old boy killed in accident

: Six-yr-old Ahmed Ali died after car he & family were in plunged 50ft off Udhagamandalam-Hullathy Rd. Ahmed, parents, brother & relatives from Hyderabad were returning after touring Nilgiris. Driver lost control of car on steep bend. Five injured & admitted to hospital.

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Fern house named after designer of Government Botanical Garden in Ooty temporarily closed

Fern House at GBG, Udhagamandalam closed due to safety concerns. Built in 1864, glass panes at risk of falling on visitors. Horticulture dept. seeks Rs. 7.5 lakhs to repair building, replace glass panes with fiberglass.

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Conservationists call for study after rare spotting of lion-tailed macaques in Nadugani

Conservationists spot endangered Lion-tailed macaque in Nilgiris district, TN for first time. Azad Kamil, founder of Ongil Nature Trust, shocked to see single animal in 2021. British explorers described it as "shy" in 1880's manual. B. Ramakrishnan, Head of Wildlife Biology Dept, Govt Arts College, Udhagamandalam, believes sightings are of…

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Man sentenced to life in prison for triple murder in Gudalur

Fast track mahila court in Udhagamandalam sentenced J. Lenin (27) to life in prison for murdering three family members of a woman he was stalking in 2014. He had broken into her house and attacked them when they tried to rescue her. Judge found him guilty of all charges and…

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Distribution of welfare aid, cultural events mark Independence Day celebrations in Ooty

On Tuesday, 207 persons from police, revenue, DRDA, fire service, horticulture & other departments were honoured with certificates of appreciation & welfare assistance of Rs. 1.56 crores was distributed to 55 beneficiaries at Udhagamandalam's Independence Day celebrations.

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Highways department works overnight to restore traffic along damaged bridge connecting Udhagamandalam and Gudalur

TN National Highways Wing and state highways department worked overnight to restore traffic between Udhagamandalam and Gudalur after old bridge near Mel Gudalur showed signs of damage. Precast box culverts were arranged along the span of the opening, with a road laid over the prefabricated pieces.

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Awareness rally taken out to mark World Elephant Day in Udhagamandalam

Students in Udhagamandalam organised an awareness rally to mark World Elephant Day. Over 100 students held placards to highlight threats to elephants and the need to conserve them. A seminar was held to discuss negative human-elephant interactions and how to minimise them. Causes of premature elephant deaths, such as electrocution,…

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‘People for Animals’ holds free clinic for equines in Mysuru, Srirangapatna

People for Animals, Mysuru, in collaboration with World Veterinary Services, Udhagamandalam, organised a field clinic for equines in Mysuru on Tuesday. Around 36 horses received deworming, vaccination, and treatment for hoof injuries at the Suburb Bus Stand Stable, Old RMC Stable, and Kukkarahalli Lake Stable.

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Theetukkal residents in Udhagamandalam complain of dumpyard leachate seeping into agricultural fields

: Udhagamandalam residents allege UMC failed to implement NGT orders to prevent leachate from dumpyard seeping into agri fields. Stench from dumpyard continues to draw animals, leading to crop loss. UMC should consider moving dump away or buy agri lands surrounding it. Residents of Udhagamandalam allege UMC failed to implement…

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