Nilgiris District News

Farmers’ Grievance Redressal Day meeting to be held in Nilgiris on August 21

Nilgiris: PDS commodities to be delivered to elderly and disabled at their doorsteps

Nilgiris: Special Grievance Camp for Postal Life Insurance Customers

Nilgiris: Applications invited to operate HP petrol outlet for tribal welfare

Applications invited for Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards 2026

Supreme Court dismisses pleas against land acquisition in Sigur elephant corridor

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals against the acquisition of private lands within the Sigur elephant corridor in the Nilgiris district.

Masinagudi: Tourist vehicles banned on Mayar road

The Forest Department has banned tourist vehicles from certain roads in the Masinagudi area of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve to protect wildlife.

Water levels in Nilgiris dams drop due to weak Southwest monsoon; power generation at risk

Insufficient Southwest monsoon rains have caused a drop in Nilgiris dam water levels, risking power generation capacity.

Public urges authorities to speed up Oshahatti combined drinking water project in Manjoor

Residents in Manjoor have demanded the speedy completion of the Rs 10 crore Oshahatti drinking water project, citing delays that have worsened local water shortages.

Action will be taken against unauthorized occupants in government housing, warns board chairman

The Board Chairman warned that unauthorized occupants in government-allotted homes will face legal action during his inspection of a new housing project in Nilgiris.

After 15‑year struggle, 45 house plots allotted to Muthusamudhiram village residents

Following a 15‑year campaign, 45 house plots were allotted to residents of Muthusamudhiram village; officials inspected the sites and warned against river pollution with fines.

Recommendation sent to start six super-speciality departments at Udhagamandalam government medical hospital

A recommendation has been forwarded to start six super-speciality departments at the Udhagamandalam government medical hospital; 23 specialty departments currently operate and measures to improve emergency care…

Nilgiris police dog 'Mokkaka', famed for detection skills, dies of ill health; police pay 24‑gun salute

Nilgiris police paid tribute to detection dog 'Mokkaka'—who had assisted investigations—after it died of health problems; a 24‑gun salute was held.

Free training classes available for Group‑1 exam aspirants in the district

District authorities are providing free Group‑1 coaching at multiple training centres; candidates can apply online until July 29 and call listed numbers for help.

Nilgiris police sniffer dog 'Mokkaka' dies after illness; 24-volley salute held

Nilgiris police sniffer dog 'Mokkaka', instrumental in multiple cases, died after illness; police held a 24-volley farewell.