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Conservationists call for better planning of power infrastructure after death of fourth giant flying squirrel from electrocution in the Nilgiris

Flying squirrels electrocuted in Udhagamandalam, TN; 4 deaths in recent months. Power lines near forests pose risk to wildlife. Conservationists urge govt to move power lines underground in ecologically-sensitive areas to reduce impacts on wildlife. #FlyingSquirrels #Electrocution #Udhagamandalam #TN #PowerLines #Wildlife #Conservationists #Underground #EcologicallySensitive #GreatIndianBustard #BiodiversityHotspot #Government #ReduceImpacts

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

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

Awareness programmes on preventing human-animal interactions held in Udhagamandalam

Forest Dept. conducted awareness campaign in Ithalar & Kuruthukulli to educate locals on preventing negative human-animal interactions. Discussed reasons for bear visits & safe waste disposal. Residents also demanded basic amenities like roads, electricity & removal of dangerous trees.

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

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Oratorical contest to mark World Day for International Justice held

To mark World Day for International Justice, 15 students from Udhagamandalam, Coonoor and Gudalur participated in an oratorical competition at the Combined District Court Complex. District Judge A. Abdul Kadhar inaugurated the event, with President of the Nilgiris District Bar Association, R. Mahadevan, B. Sivakumar (Secretary) and advocates, K. Vijayan…

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Ooty’s bridle paths | Disappearing legacy of the British town planners

Udhagamandalam's "bridle paths" were once part of the town's planned infrastructure, but have since been neglected. Local history enthusiast P.J. Vasanthan notes the paths were designed for horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians, and the earliest was around the lake.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Notice served on school for declaring 10 days of holiday for RSS meet

School Education Dept. served notice on JSS Public School in Udhagamandalam for declaring 10 days of holiday for an RSS meeting. Parents complained as students had already lost two days of school year due to heavy rain. Chief Educational Officer asked school to explain. Event concluded on Friday.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Minister inaugurates milk producers society for women in Udhagamandalam

Minister for Milk and Dairy Development, T. Mano Thangaraj, inaugurated a primary milk producers co-operative society for women in Appukodu, Ithalar in the Nilgiris on Friday.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

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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

Arrest warrant issued against absconding accused in Udhagamandalam

An arrest warrant has been issued against a man accused of abetting suicide, among other charges by the Sessions Judge at the Fast Track Mahila Court in Udhagamandalam.

The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023

Residents of Band Line in Ooty demand basic amenities

For Priya, a resident of Band Line near the Commercial Road in Udhagamandalam, the lack of a proper road leading to her home brings back bad memories.

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023

Women lawyers get exclusive room at district court complex in Udhagamandalam

The Nilgiris District Bar Association (NDBA) inaugurated a special room for women lawyers at the newly-constructed Combined District Court Complex in Udhagamandalam, on Monday.

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023

The ‘queen of hills’ Udhagamandalam basks in the bicentenary glory

The ‘queen of hills’ Udhagamandalam basks in the bicentenary glory of the first colonial expedition up the hills led by John Sullivan

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023

Conservationists call for restoration of wetland near Ooty Railway Station

Local conservationists have called for restoration of a wetland adjoining the Udhagamandalam Railway Station, where the railways constructed buildings for a staff training centre, but later abandoned the plan as the nature of the soil was unsuited to support the weight of concrete structures

The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023

Inadequate waste collection system forces residents to dump garbage in the open in Udhagamandalam

Inadequate waste collection system in Udhagamandalam is forcing local residents to dump garbage along roadsides and into forest areas.

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023

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The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor takes NMR train to Coonoor

Governor, R.N.Ravi and his family on Wednesday travelled on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) from Udhagamandalam to Coonoor

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2023

Security stepped up for Governor’s visit to Ooty

Security has been stepped across Udhagamandalam town for Governor R. N. Ravi who arrived here on Saturday by road from the Coimbatore International Airport..

The Hindu · Jun 3, 2023

Residents want government to acquire lands near Kattery Dam

Residents of Adhigaratty panchayat in Udhagamandalam have written to the executive officer of the local body, urging the government to acquire lands belonging to private individuals near the Kattery Dam and lease them to local farmers.

The Hindu · May 22, 2023

Exhaustive planning ensured smooth flow of traffic during summer festival season in Ooty, says SP

Exhaustive planning and a streamlined system of communication between all police personnel deployed to control traffic ensured that the peak tourist inflow into Udhagamandalam town during the weekend’s annual flower show was managed effectively, with no major traffic issues being reported, said Nilgiris District Superintendent of Police, S. Prabhakar.

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The Hindu · May 21, 2023

Hot air balloon show inaugurated in the Nilgiris

A hot air balloon show was organised as part of the summer festival season in Udhagamandalam in the Nilgiris on Saturday. The show, organised by the district administration and the Tourism Department, was inaugurated by Nilgiris Collector S.P.Amrith and Tourism Minister K. Ramachandran.

The Hindu · May 21, 2023

Watch | 125th flower show in Udhagamandalam

A video on the annual flower show in Udhagamandalam.

The Hindu · May 16, 2023

Udhagamandalam gears up for summer festival

The government Botanical Garden is being readied for the 125th flower show in Udhagamandalam

The Hindu · May 15, 2023

Descendants of John Sullivan, founder of Udhagamandalam, to take part in Nilgiris bicentenary celebrations

Oriel Sullivan and Jocelyn Mary Smith will arrive in Udhagamandalam on May 18; several generations of their ancestors served in the colonial government in T.N. and were responsible for a number of development measures

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023

Minor girl found murdered near Udhagamandalam, sexual assault suspected

The Nilgiris police have launched an investigation into the murder of a minor girl, whose body was found in some thorny bushes near the Anger Board junction in Udhagamandalam on Monday evening.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2022

Delay in construction of Udhagamandalam medical college affects students, residents

Two years after the construction began, only four blocks in the campus are complete while residential quarters, cafeterias, faculty rooms and hostels are yet to be ready

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2022

Landslips cause cancellation of Nilgiris Mountain Railway services

The Salem division of the Southern Railway said heavy rains in the Nilgiris had caused landslips and rock-falls in many locations, including a portion of the railway track between Kallar and Hillgrove railway stations.

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