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Nilgiri Mountain Railway: 127-year-old UNESCO World Heritage site
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR), also known as the Ooty Toy Train, is an outstanding example of a hill passenger railway. Opened in 1899, it was a bold and ingenious engineering initiative to establish a rail link across a mountainous terrain of great beauty. The engineering marvel sti
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Rahul Gandhi to attend golden jubilee celebrations of St Thomas English Hi
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Rahul last visited Gudalur during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in September 2022, where he addressed a gathering of supporters and praised the scenic beauty of the town in the Western Ghats. He stayed at a private school overnight before leaving for Karnataka.
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Ooty shivers amid sharp dip in temperatures, frost blankets Tamil Nadu's N
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The dipping temperatures have green lawns coated with frost during early morning hours, while thick fog has resulted in layers of water droplets on vehicles parked overnight.
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IMD issues Yellow alert as Light to Moderate rain, thunderstorms expected
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The IMD Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai issued a yellow alert for various districts in Tamil Nadu, including the capital, for the next three hours on Wednesday.
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Mazagon Dock delivers 'Taragiri' to Navy, fourth Nilgiri-class stealth fri
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the Ministry of Defence, Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms, designed to address current and future challenges in the maritime domain.
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TN CM Stalin reviews northeast monsoon preparedness; gears up for upcoming
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Chief Minister conducted a video conference with the District Collectors of Thiruvarur, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Theni, Coimbatore, and Nilgiris to assess the situation and review the steps taken to handle potential heavy rainfall in the coming days.
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Uthiramerur Lake in Kanchipuram reaches its full capacity as water from Ch
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Uthiramerur MLA Sundar visited the lake to inspect the water flow routes and later reviewed the Kattupakkam canal area. He directed police officials to restrict public access to ensure public safety.
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Tamil Nadu: Heavy Rain lashes several parts of the Nagapattinam and Chenna
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Following a warning from India Meteorological Department (IMD) for moderate rain with thunderstorm, rain lashed several parts of the Nagapattinam and Chennai in Tamil Nadu. Due to heavy rain Train services on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) were also cancelled on Sunday following multi
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Heavy rains trigger landslides; train services on Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Updated : 7 months ago IST
According to Southern Railway, "earth slips" occurred at several locations along the route, with boulders, mud, and fallen trees blocking the track between Kallar and Coonoor, disrupting train movement.
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Tamil Nadu: Indian Navy's next-gen stealth frigate INS Nilgiri docks at Ch
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
On Wednesday, INS Nilgiri sailed into Chennai for her maiden visit, marking a prestigious occasion as she touched the shore of her very namesake state.
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'Nilgiris: A Shared Wilderness' Wildlife Documentary Film to Release in Th
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], July 17: Nilgiris: A Shared Wilderness, a feature-length wildlife documentary film on India's first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve - the Nilgiris, will be released in theatres across India on July 18, 2025. Presented by Felis Films and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies,
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INS Nilgiri joins Eastern Naval Command
Updated : 11 months ago IST
According to the release, the state-of-the-art warship, constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai, was accorded a traditional welcome upon her arrival in the "City of Destiny."
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