Nilgiris covid 19 update 29/6/2020

14 COVID-19 CASES IN THE NILGIRIS TODAY (June 29, 2020)

Of them 12, seven men and five women, are contacts of the PRO of a private company who had already tested positive and is under treatment. Six of them live in Ketti, two in Ooty, two in Aruvankadu, one in Ullada and one in Muthalamman Temple Street in Coonoor.

The other two are non-residents of The Nilgiris – 14 year old girl from Namakkal who visited Gurkha Hill in Wellington and 49 year old male whose permanent address is in Chennai but visited Police quarters in Ooty on duty.

==FROM THE COLLECTOR'S STATEMENT..

Tribal Museum ooty

The Tribal Museum is located within the Tribal Research Centre campus Udhagamndalam, Nilgiri district, Tamil Nadu.  The foundation stone for the Tribal Museum building was laid on 12th September 1989 and the Tribal Museum building construction was completed in the year 1995 and it started functioning from 2nd October 1995.  On 13th September 1995 the Tribal Research Centre was taken over along with Tribal Museum by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamilnadu from Tamil University, Thanjavur.  Tribal Museum is functioning at M.Palada, i.e., 10 kms. from Ooty Central Bus stand & Railway station towards Avalanchi road.  It is an important place of visit for tourists, students, scholars and general public.

The main aim of establishing the museum is to preserve the cultural heritage of the Tribals.  Museum artifacts like traditional Ornaments, Weapons, Utensils, Basketrty, Pottery, Tribal Model huts, Agricultural Implements, Hunting and fishing material Painting & Photography, Sculptures, Tribal model temple and Medicinal and Minor forest produce items are collected from about 36 different tribal ethnic Communities of the state of Tamilnadu and also tribal photography of other States of India and Union terrriotry of Andaman and Nicobar islands etc., were exhibited in the Tribal Museum.

Tourist important places Emerald Dam, Avalanchi and Eco Tourism places are located nearby the Tribal Museum.  The Tribal Museum is attracting many visitors at national and International level.

Ticket details:

1. Adult – Rs.5/-
2. Children (below 16 years) – Rs. Nil
3. Foreigner – Rs.100/-

The Museum will be open on all the Government working days Monday to Friday from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Lunch Break between 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.

10 NEW COVID-19 CASES IN THE NILGIRIS TODAY (June 27, 2020)..

10 NEW COVID-19 CASES IN THE NILGIRIS TODAY (June 27, 2020)..

Of them seven – six men and one woman – are contacts of the PRO of a private company who had already tested positive and is under treatment. Four of them live in Yellanahlli and three in Ooty.

One Male aged 31 in Udayam Nagar in Coonoor and another Male aged 25 in Thuthurmattam are also contacts of persons living in their respective areas who had earlier tested positive.

The 10th person is a woman aged 43 living in Ramchand area in Kotagiri who had returned after attending the funeral of her mother in Mettupalayam.

=COLELCTOR

Ootacamund Market was so systematic and very well planned the British ..

The olden days Ootacamund Market was so systematic and very well planned the British ..

Now, all unwanted elements were occupied and spoiled our market.. All were mixed..

I still remember the beauty of same.. We were having 2 English Vegetable Shop during those golden times.. We last the charm of our Ootacamund Market.. So sad..

The best example for the present days is the Century old Mysore Market..

Over 50 shops gutted in fire at Ooty market

Udhagamandalam: Over 50 shops were gutted in a fire that broke out in the Ooty main market in the wee hours of today.

According to Ooty Traders Association, around 1,000 shops were functioning in the market, which includes vegetables, provision stores, fruits, bakery and tea shops.

At around 1.30 am, it was reported that there was a gas cylinder blast which led to fire and it spread across the market. The nearby people after noticing the sound and flames informed the police and fire and resue services department, who rushed to the spot.

Three fire tenders were pressed into operation and also private vehicles were brought in. After three hours of struggle due to heavy wind, the fire was doused and the situation was brought into control. There were no casualities.

District Collector J Innocent Divya and police rushed to the spot and took stock of the situation.

Initial investigation by the police revealed that the fire would have happened due to short circuit in electricity.

OOTY MUNICIPAL MARKET FIRE ACCIDENT

OOTY MUNICIPAL MARKET FIRE ACCIDENT

Massive Fire Accident ....inside the Ooty Market yesterday night....The whole Market would be closed today as per Collector's order.....

Those who enter Nilgiris without a valid reason will face strict action

The Nilgiris: Although the fifth stage curfew is relaxed, the public are allowed to travel only for essential needs.

Nilgiris district collector Innocent Divya said in a press conference that the police will seize vehicles and take stern action against those who enter the district by misusing the e-pass system at checkpoints and enter the district without a valid reason.She said social distancing will be strictly followed in buses and the vehicles will operate only after complete disinfection.

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About Ooty District

About Ooty District

History & Profile:

The Nilgiris, because of its natural charm and pleasant climate, was a place of Special attraction for the Europeans. In 1818, Mr. Whish and Kindersley, who were assistants to the Collector of Coimbatore, discovered the place Kotagiri near Rengaswamy peak. John Sullivan, the then Collector of Coimbatore was greatly interested in this part of the country. He established his residence there and reported to the Board of Revenue on 31st July 1819.
The Name ‘Nilgiris’ means Blue hills (Neelam – Blue and giri – Hill or Mountain) the first mention of this name has been found in the Silappadikaram. There is a belief that the people living in the plains at the foot of the hills, should have given the name, the Nilgiris, in view of the violet blossoms of ‘kurinji’ flower enveloping the hill ranges periodically. The earliest reference to the political history of the Nilgiris, according to W.Francis relates to the Ganga Dynasty of Mysore.
Immediately after the Nilgiris was ceded to the British in 1789, it became a part of Coimbatore district. In August 1868 the Nilgiris was separated from the Coimbatore District. James Wilkinson Breeks took over the administration of the Nilgiris as its Commissioner. In February 1882, the Nilgiris was made a district and a Collector was appointed in the place of the Commissioner. On 1st February 1882, Richard Wellesley Barlow who was the then Commissioner became the First Collector of Nilgiris.

Geographical Location of the District

The Nilgiris is situated at an elevation of 900 to 2636 meters above MSL. Its latitudinal and longitudinal dimensions being 130 KM (Latitude : 10 – 38 WP 11-49N) by 185 KM (Longitude : 76.0 E to 77.15 E). The Nilgiris is bounded on North by Karnataka State on the East by Coimbatore District, Erode District, South by Coimbatore District and Kerala State and as the West by Kerala State.
In Nilgiris District the topography is rolling and steep. About 60% of the cultivable land falls under the slopes ranging from 16 to 35%

Area and Population

The District has an area of 2452.50 sq.km. As per 2011 census the population of this district is as follows

7,35,394

3,60,143

3,75,251

District Administration

The Nilgiris District Comprises of six taluks viz Udhagamandalam, Kundah, Coonoor, Kotagiri, Gudalur and Pandalur. These taluks are divided in to four Panchayat Unions viz., Udhagamandalam, Coonoor, Kotagiri and Gudalur besides two Municipalities, Wellington Contonment and Aruvankadu Township. The District consists of 88 Revenue Villages and 15 Revenue Firkas. There are three Revenue Divisional in this district viz., Udhagai, Coonoor and Gudalur. There are 35 Village Panchayat and 11 Town Panchayat in this District.

Botanical Gardens Ooty (Timings, Entry Fee, Entrance Ticket Cost)

Ooty Botanical Gardens Entry Fee

 30 per person for Adults
 15 per person for Children
 50 for Still Camera
 100 for Video Camera

 Ooty Botanical Gardens Phone

0423 244 2545

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Ooty Botanical Gardens Address: Nilgiris, Vannarapettai, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, 643001, India

Ooty Botanical Gardens Timings

Day	Timing
Monday	7:00 am – 6:30 pm
Tuesday	7:00 am – 6:30 pm
Wedesday	7:00 am – 6:30 pm
Thursday	7:00 am – 6:30 pm
Friday	7:00 am – 6:30 pm
Saturday	7:00 am – 6:30 pm
Sunday	7:00 am – 6:30 pm

Spread over an area of 55 acres the Government Botanical Gardens are undoubtedly one of the most sort after tourist attractions in Ooty. No tourist will leave Ooty without a visit to the well organized, well maintained botanical gardens. Maintained by the Horticultural Department of Tamil Nadu, the present day Botanical Gardens is divided into 5 sections.
They are the Lower Garden, which has the fern house which harbors one hundred and twenty seven species of ferns, the Lower Garden, which contains the rose garden, a lot of natural floral carpets and natural ponds, the Italian Garden, laid down by Italian Prisoners of War from the First World War, the Conservatory, which has lots of groups of flowering plants and the Nurseries, which contains a series of glass houses which contains innumerable varieties of exotic plants. The Flower show held as a part of the Summer Festival in Ooty is a must see if you happen to visit Ooty during that time.
Another main attraction in the Botanical Gardens is the Fossil Tree trunk which is twenty million years old and the Toda mund or the Toda hill. On any day you will find innumerable number of families just chilling and enjoying the warm sun and children playing around in the gardens. You are filled with a sense of inner peace when the cool summer breeze caresses your body bringing an unknown vigor within yourself. It is not an exaggeration if at that very moment if you feel you are in heaven.