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Nilgiris News
Everything happening across Nilgiris district, ranked by trend intelligence.
Congress Urges Nilgiris Collector to Conserve Dam Water for Drinking, Stop Power Generation
The Nilgiris District Congress Committee has requested the District Collector to halt the use of remaining water in the district's dams for power generation. The committee urged the administration to instead conserve the water for human consumption to prioritize drinking water needs.
22 days agoSource: The Hindu — Tamil Nadu1 sourceTrend 70
Forest Department Intensifies Search for Man-Eating Tiger in Nilgiris
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has launched an intensive operation to capture a suspected man-eating tiger in the Gudalur and Oveli areas of Nilgiris district. The action follows the recent deaths of two farmers in tiger attacks. Over 80 personnel, divided into two teams, are utilizing thermal drones, cameras, and cages, while Forest Officer Devaraj advised residents to remain cautious.
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23 days agoSource: Dinamani1 sourceTrend 57
Forest officials work to identify tiger linked to two deaths in Gudalur
Officials in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district are working to identify a tiger linked to two recent human deaths in Gudalur. Although the animal has been spotted, officials have not yet matched its identity with department records due to the lack of a clear photograph. Efforts to track the tiger are ongoing.
23 days agoSource: The Hindu — Tamil Nadu1 sourceTrend 41
Tiger Suspected of Killing Two in Gudalur Will Be Captured Soon
The Tamil Nadu Forest Minister announced that a tiger suspected of killing two people in Gudalur will be captured shortly. Three specialized teams of forest officials have been constituted for the operation. Additionally, three veterinarians equipped with tranquillisers have been deployed to safely secure the animal.
22 days agoSource: The Hindu — Tamil Nadu1 sourceTrend 38
Forest Department to capture tiger behind two fatal attacks in Gudalur
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has ordered the capture of a tiger that was responsible for two recent fatal attacks on humans in the Gudalur area of the Nilgiris. Officials have initiated efforts to track, tranquilize, and safely relocate the animal following protests and rising panic among local residents.
25 days agoSource: The Hindu — Tamil Nadu1 sourceTrend 37
Malappuram Collector Advises Against Traveling Through Nilgiris' Gudalur Due to Hartal
The District Collector of Malappuram in Kerala has issued a travel advisory cautioning commuters against traveling through Gudalur in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. According to officials, the advisory was issued as a precautionary measure in view of an ongoing hartal in the region which could disrupt vehicular movement.
19 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 37
Climate Change Destabilising Western Ghats Forest Ecosystems in Nilgiris, Researchers Warn
Researchers have warned that climate change is destabilising forest ecosystems in the Western Ghats within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The study highlights the vulnerability of these crucial ecological zones to shifting weather patterns, which could impact local biodiversity and water resources.
23 days agoSource: The Hindu — Tamil Nadu1 sourceTrend 36
Three Elephants Die Within Eleven Days in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
According to a BBC Tamil report, three elephants have died within a span of eleven days in the Masinagudi area and surrounding forest regions under the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. Wildlife and forest department officials are currently investigating the causes behind these consecutive deaths in the reserve.
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25 days agoSource: BBC Tamil1 sourceTrend 36
Forest Minister Assures Capture of Man-Eating Tiger in Gudalur Following Attacks
The Tamil Nadu Forest Minister has assured residents of Gudalur that a man-eating tiger will be captured following recent attacks in the area. The assurance comes amid heightened public concern and demands for immediate safety measures from the forest department.
22 days agoSource: Times of India — Chennai1 sourceTrend 35
Nilgiris elephant deaths not caused by water scarcity, says Tamil Nadu Forest Department
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department stated that the death of three elephants within 10 days in the Nilgiris was not caused by a lack of water. Officials clarified that the occurrences during a low-rainfall period do not scientifically prove that a drought caused the deaths, countering speculation about water scarcity in the region.
25 days agoSource: The Hindu — Tamil Nadu1 sourceTrend 35
PC Sreeram Recalls Filming Mani Ratnam's 'Geethanjali' in Ooty Ahead of 4K Re-release
Cinematographer PC Sreeram shared memories of filming director Mani Ratnam's classic romance movie 'Geethanjali' in the hills of Ooty, ahead of its digitally restored 4K theatrical re-release. Sreeram highlighted how the natural hill station mist served as a critical visual element in the movie's cinematography.
21 days agoSource: The Hindu — Cinema1 sourceTrend 34