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Nilgiri Elephant Corridors: Why India's Largest Elephant Population Is Losing Its Migration Routes

The World's Largest Asian Elephant Population Lives HereThe Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, spanning Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala, holds an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 Asian elephants, the single largest population of the species anywhere on earth. That number sounds like a conservation success. The reality is more complicated. Asian elephants (Elephas…

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T.N. Govt. faces stiff challenges to balance needs of human communities and elephant habitats in Gudalur

Legal experts and conservationists advocate for the notification of crucial elephant corridors in Gudalur to ensure Asian elephant conservation.

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Watch | Tamil Nadu gets its first robotic temple elephant

The Shivan Temple in Devarshola in Gudalur got its first robotic temple elephant, the first such in Tamil Nadu

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NGO gives robotic elephant to Gudalur temple

Voices for Asian Elephants provides life-size robotic elephants to temples, ending the suffering of captive elephants and their caretakers.

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Misreading of navigation app leaves car stuck in a flight of stairs in Gudalur

Luxury car occupants get stuck on stairs after misreading navigation app, highlighting the importance of staying on main roads.

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Case against three for spreading rumours about animal movement in Gudalur

Nilgiris police register case against three persons for circulating fake news and edited videos about human-animal interactions.

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Command and Control Center to be established in the Nilgiris to mitigate negative human-animal interactions

MP A. Raja announces the setting up of a Command and Control Center in Nilgiris to mitigate human-animal interactions.

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Elephants damage Forest Department vehicle in Gudalur forest division

A Forest Department vehicle used to mitigate negative human-animal interactions in Gudalur forest division was damaged by wild elephants during an operation to drive away the animals from a human settlement in Nadugani forest range on Wednesday

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Collector inspects development works at tribal villages in the Nilgiris

The Nilgiris district Collector M. Aruna inspected development works targeted at tribal communities in Cherangode and Nelakotta villages in Gudalur panchayat union

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Three tribal women injured in leopard attack in Gudalur

3 women injured in leopard attack while defecating near reserve forest in Gudalur, India.

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Man killed by elephant in Gudalur

50 y.o. Ramamurthy died after being attacked by elephants in Gudalur forest. He had ventured into a patch of reserve forest to gather firewood. His body was found with elephant footprints nearby. This is the second death due to negative human-elephant interactions in a week. Forest dept. warned locals not…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami warns DMK govt of protest if cases against seven farmers not withdrawn. Conservationists lament seventh elephant death due to electrocution in Gudalur Forest Range. TN govt informs Madras HC of action against officials in 2018 police firing case; seeks status of criminal prosecution by Dec 11.

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Elephant dies of electrocution in Gudalur forest range, seventh such death in the Nilgiris since 2016

Elephant electrocuted in Gudalur Forest Range; 7th such incident since 2016. Postmortem to be conducted; conservationists urge govt to ensure power lines are 14ft above ground & install braided cables in elephant habitats.

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200 years on, no end to sufferings of hill country Tamils in the Nilgiris

For two centuries, Hill Country Tamils have fought for their right to a life of dignity and equality. Repatriated to India, they continue to struggle for basic amenities and better-paying jobs. With a large voter base, they are pushing for change in the Nilgiris.

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Car seized, but no arrests yet in gaur poaching case

Forest Dept. yet to make arrests in gaur hunting case near Kattery Dam; car seized; suspect from Gudalur absconding; CCTV footage used to identify car & accused; illegal firearms used to poach wildlife in Nilgiris; clampdown on illegal weapons needed to ensure safety of wildlife. # ForestDept # GaurHunting #…

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TNSTC conductor placed under suspension in the Nilgiris

TNSTC suspends bus conductor after video of him threatening passengers emerges. Conductor, Babu, scolded students wanting to alight at Cherambadi in Gudalur. Passengers took exception to his behaviour, prompting him to threaten them. TNSTC suspends Babu indefinitely, action to be taken against him.

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Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 119.65 feet

Mullaperiyar dam water level 119.65ft (142ft max); 822 cusecs inflow, 400 cusecs discharge. Vaigai dam 48.62ft (71ft max); 102 cusecs inflow, 69 cusecs discharge. Periyar credit 3,495 mcft. Rainfall: Mullaperiyar 30.6mm, Thekkadi 24.2mm, Gudalur 3.2mm, Uthamapalayam 2.8mm, Shanmuganadhi 2mm.

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Man killed by elephant in Gudalur

45-yr-old Kumar, living with disability, died after elephant attack in Cherambadi forest. Forest Dept. had warned public not to use route due to elephants crossing bamboo forest with calf. Kumar strayed too close and was attacked. Rescued by forest staff, but died in hospital. Local residents protested, claiming forest dept.…

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Poachers from Kerala arrested in Gudalur

Five poachers from Kerala arrested in O'Valley forest range. Weapons, incl. knives, torches, found in hidden compartments of vehicle. Accused identified as R. Zamsheer, Moidheen Kutty, Mohammed Anees, Jibin John, T. Jobin. U. Nazeer absconding; suspected of hunting wildlife & selling meat.

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Check dams, percolation ponds help reduce negative human-animal interactions at Gudalur in Udhagamandalam

Gudalur forest division repairs and maintains check dams and percolation pits to reduce human-elephant interactions. Funds from NABARD were used to build water storage structures, while fruiting trees near settlements were removed to discourage animal movements into human settlements.

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Man sentenced to life in prison for triple murder in Gudalur

Fast track mahila court in Udhagamandalam sentenced J. Lenin (27) to life in prison for murdering three family members of a woman he was stalking in 2014. He had broken into her house and attacked them when they tried to rescue her. Judge found him guilty of all charges and…

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Highways department works overnight to restore traffic along damaged bridge connecting Udhagamandalam and Gudalur

TN National Highways Wing and state highways department worked overnight to restore traffic between Udhagamandalam and Gudalur after old bridge near Mel Gudalur showed signs of damage. Precast box culverts were arranged along the span of the opening, with a road laid over the prefabricated pieces.

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Three arrested for trespassing on reserve forest in the Nilgiris

Three persons arrested for illegal mining in Gudalur forest division. Accused identified as G. Yoghendran, P. Paramaeshwaran and V. Jayachandran. Tip-off led to search operation and arrest. Seized tools and weapons from them. Produced before judge and remanded in judicial custody.

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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…

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18 houses damaged due to monsoon rain in the Nilgiris, says Minister

Rain in the Nilgiris have, so far, damaged 18 houses since June 1, said Tourism Minister K. Ramachandran here on Friday.

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