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    Defunct staff quarters of HPF at Indu Nagar in Ooty. Image: DCNation
    Ooty: Unused HPF quarters now good game for holiday infra

    The HPF staff quarters with even kitchen facilities would be highly suitable for home-stay concept.

    28 Sept 2018 4:28 AM IST

    (Representational image)Nation
    Nilgiris' push to explore tribal parts

    Though tourism potential is more in the suburbs and rural areas in Nilgiris, the impetus is lacking to promote tourism...

    28 Sept 2018 4:25 AM IST

    A stray wild jumbo at Pandalur belt.Nation
    Man stamped to death by wild jumbo

    The unexpected happened on Sunday early morning as villager fell victim to the rage of a wild jumbo.

    24 Sept 2018 6:11 AM IST

    Oberonia verticillata and Satyrium nepalenseLifestyle
    Wild orchids in Nilgiris in full bloom

    The elegant orchids are known for their shape, colour and their adaptive behavior in the jungles.

    21 Sept 2018 3:31 AM IST

    Dr V. Ramsundar. (Right) Phalaenopsis, a commercial orchid. Image: DCLifestyle
    Agro-climate suitable for commercial orchids: Expert

    These commercial orchids are known for their natural colours, architecture and shapes.

    21 Sept 2018 3:25 AM IST

    Sighting of a jackel in Nilgiris jungle. (Photo: DC)Nation
    Revenue officials take control of Nilgiris' 140-year-old wildlife...

    Collector to issue circular to invite objections/ details of the antecedents of the members of association.

    20 Sept 2018 1:39 AM IST

    (Representational Images)Nation
    Ooty: Man gets 3-year jail for poisoning tiger

    Strange as it may sound, forest officials also suspected foul play in the tiger's death.

    19 Sept 2018 2:26 AM IST

    S.P.Velumani, Minister for Municipal Administration, released a special postal cover to mark the 150th anniversary of the formation of Nilgiris district.(Photo:DC)Nation
    150th anniversary of Nilgiris district formation celebrated

    While nature and wildlife are bountiful in Nilgiris, the presence of six primitive tribes add extra flavour to the...

    18 Sept 2018 3:46 AM IST

    The three Kerala jumbos raise their trunks to bid adieu to MTR after completing their training in kumki skills and activities. Image: DCNation
    Kerala Jumbo trio back after mastering Kumki skills

    The 90-day training which began on July 15 came to an end on Thursday on Ganesh Chaturthi' festival day.

    15 Sept 2018 1:21 AM IST

    The miraculous escape from the accident at Palakkad led me to think that Lord had hurt himself to save me, thus, I decided to glorify him Nishali manjuNation
    Ooty girl's Ganesha idol collection reaches 8,500

    “I have decided build a small temple for Ganesha in my residential premises,” Nishali Manju Bhashini added.

    13 Sept 2018 1:28 AM IST

    Nilgiris Wildlife and Environment Association building at Ooty. (Photo:DC)Nation
    Ooty: 140-year-old wildlife association faces closure

    Ms. Divya favours disbanding the NWEA as it is not able to fulfill its obligations and unable to adhere to its byelaws.

    11 Sept 2018 1:56 AM IST

    Colony of fruit bats spotted in Coonoor. Image: DCLifestyle
    Fruit bat migration to Coonoor astonishes Greens

    The bats usually avoid high altitudes.

    8 Sept 2018 2:01 AM IST

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