The Latest Breaking News from Udhagamandalam

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.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

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…

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023