The Ooty mahila court has sentenced a 27-year-old man to life imprisonment until death for raping and sexually harassing tribal girl students. The convict, Umeshwaran, befriended the victims at his shop and lured them with false promises.
A 31-year-old prison warder in Ooty died by suicide at his parents' grave, reportedly due to depression from family disputes and work-related stress. Police are investigating the case.
A 28-year-old tourist from Chengalpattu fell 150ft into a gorge near Needle Rock View Point while attempting a selfie. After regaining consciousness, he alerted rescuers, leading to a complex 10-hour joint operation involving forest, fire, military, and p
A government doctor in Ooty was arrested for allegedly raping a medical student after promising to help her pass exams. Police are investigating if he targeted others similarly.
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A female and male leopard were discovered dead in the Kundha forest near Ooty. Forest officials suspect a wild dog attack, with necropsy reports pending to confirm the cause of death.
Tamil Nadu govt launches a Rs 6 crore AI-powered control centre in Gudalur to manage human-elephant conflicts using real-time alerts and surveillance. Read how technology aims to protect both communities and wildlife.
A decomposed leopard carcass was discovered in the Kattabettu forest range of the Nilgiris. Forest officials and vets conducted an NTCA-guided necropsy. Read the full details of the find and investigation here.
Tamil Nadu Minister M P Saminathan inaugurated completed projects worth ₹2.78 crore in the Nilgiris, including two public libraries and a renovated 3km road. Read about the key developments for the region.
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Ajjoor villagers in Nilgiris petition collector to halt forest department eviction, citing 200-year heritage and tax receipts. They threaten legal action if demands are not met.
Udhagamandalam launches a dedicated pet park within the Arboretum premises. Built at a cost of ₹40 lakh, it features play areas, water stations, and training zones for dogs. Read more about the new facility.
The Nilgiris district has restructured its local governance, increasing grama panchayats from 35 to 96. This move, based on a 2019 proposal, aims to improve administrative access in hilly terrain. Read the full details.
A 65-year-old tribal woman was killed by a tiger while grazing goats in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. Forest officials deploy teams and cameras to monitor the area. Read more about the incident and safety measures.
Tamil Nadu Minister M P Saminathan distributed Rs 5.83 crore in govt welfare to 574 beneficiaries in Ooty, marking the 72nd All India Cooperative Week. Discover the impact.
