Nilgiris
Coverage of Nilgiris in the Nexus archive.
- CM Vijay inaugurates projects completed in the Nilgiris
Chief Minister Vijay inaugurated several completed projects in the Nilgiris. The event highlights new developments in the region.
- Two tigers found dead in the Nilgiris
Two tigers were found dead in the Nilgiris. The cause of death is not specified in the article.
- Two held for possession of elephant tusks in Nilgiris
Two individuals were arrested in Nilgiris for possessing elephant tusks.
- Weak Southwest monsoon hits farmers in Nilgiris
A weak Southwest monsoon has caused a rainfall deficit of 30% to 70% in the Nilgiris region, with an average deficit of 50%, impacting farmers.
- Warnings issued against sale of seeds at excessive prices in the Nilgiris
Warnings have been issued against the sale of seeds at excessive prices in the Nilgiris. The issue highlights concerns over potentially exploitative pricing practices in the region.
- A wildlife association that helped conserve the Nilgiris’ biodiversity
The NWEA, formed in colonial India, was established to conserve the biodiversity of the Nilgiris, which British colonists once considered a 'hunters’ paradise'.
- Radio-tagged white-rumped vulture dies of electrocution in Nilgiris
A radio-tagged white-rumped vulture died of electrocution in Nilgiris. The vulture had struggled to acclimatize to its new environment and explored areas including Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Gudalur, Kalhatty, and Ebbanad.
- Pulse polio immunisation camp organised in The Nilgiris
A Pulse Polio immunisation camp was organised in The Nilgiris. The event is part of a nationwide initiative to immunize children against polio.
- Climate change could transform Tamil Nadu’s Western Ghats by 2050 | Focus Tamil Nadu
A study by Anna University’s Centre for Climate Change and Disaster Management warns that climate change could alter the composition of Tamil Nadu’s Western Ghats forests by 2050, with evergreen and deciduous forests shrinking and drier thorn forests expanding. This shift could impact biodiversity, water security, carbon storage, and ecosystem stability in the region.
- Book on avian diversity in The Nilgiris released
A book on avian diversity in The Nilgiris has been released. The publication focuses on the region's bird species and biodiversity.
- Return of the native: The Nilgiris planning to promote cultivation of native fruit trees
The Nilgiris are promoting the cultivation of native fruit trees by setting aside an acre at the pomological station in Coonoor for species like wild figs, monkey fruit, wild guavas, jamuns, and Eleocarpus tectorius (Vikki fruits). Authorities are encouraging farmers to cultivate these fruits.
- Number of vulnerable, landslip-prone locations in the Nilgiris drops to 156
The number of landslip-prone areas in the Nilgiris has decreased to 156 following a detailed survey by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) conducted over the past year. Technical experts identified these locations as vulnerable to landslides.