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Cattle egrets at the Government Arts College grounds in Ooty. (Photo: DC)

Egrets migrate to Ooty for earthworm meal during rains

Cattle egrets, a local migratory bird which generally follows cattle to catch their prey in the vicinity of wetlands,...

1 Nov 2019 2:27 AM IST

Temporary bridge across Adyar river near Thiruneermalai washed away in rains on Wednesday. (Photo: DC)

Northeast monsoon uproots trees in Nilgiris

An uprooted tree along the Kundah-Ooty road on Wednesday evening blocked traffic flow on this busy road.

31 Oct 2019 1:33 AM IST

They have intensified combing operations in the jungles along the western Nilgiris bordering Kerala against the backdrop of the feared Maoist resurgence in the jungles on the Kerala border. (Representational image)

Ooty: Security up on Nilgiris border

Police in the hills, the STF and also the Naxal Special Duty wing police stationed on the Nilgiris border have started...

30 Oct 2019 4:24 AM IST

Ooty lake. (Photo: DC)

Animal pound near Ooty lake opposed

Animal pounds are generally set up well outside the town limits for the sake of the animals as well as the local public.

29 Oct 2019 2:31 AM IST

Uprooted trees on Gandhipuram slopes near Coonoor along Ooty-Coimbatore NH, during the recent rains.

1 dies in Coonoor tree fall, residents seek safety steps

S. Ananthakrishnan said that that the officialdom should realize that a human life is more important than a tree.

29 Oct 2019 1:37 AM IST

Tea garden in Ooty. (File picture)

China poses threat to Indian tea, Upasi tells Central govt

Among the five plantation commodities, natural rubber and pepper have an overall trade deficit, irrespective of RCEP.

26 Oct 2019 1:52 AM IST

Tourists staying in hotels and lodges are expected to refrain from bursting crackers and strict action will be taken against those who defy the rules, Srikant said.

MTR Deepavali to be eco-friendly, noise-free

Hence, in order to ensure the safety and tranquility in the jungles, foresters will act tough.

24 Oct 2019 1:50 AM IST

Ooty rains: Red alert on day 1 a non-starter

Ooty rains: Red alert on day 1 a non-starter

Meanwhile, the highway department has taken up repairing works in the Ooty-Kundah road which witnessed landslips in the...

23 Oct 2019 1:10 AM IST

Rain and train conflict surfaces in Nilgiris

Rain and train conflict surfaces in Nilgiris

The descending trip from Coonoor to Mettupalayam on Thursday evening too was cancelled as intermittent heavy rains.

18 Oct 2019 1:08 AM IST

Rains trigger landslips in Nilgiris

Rains trigger landslips in Nilgiris

Thunder showers continued for the past four days at night, worrying residents.

17 Oct 2019 1:28 AM IST

Ooty: Delight for shutter-bugs

Ooty: Delight for shutter-bugs

Sometimes there are elephants and wild gaurs round.

16 Oct 2019 2:22 AM IST

Nilgiri Mountain Railway @ 111 as Ooty celebrates joys and wonders of toy train

Nilgiri Mountain Railway @ 111 as Ooty celebrates joys and wonders of...

The NMR, which is a world heritage site has grown to become a much sought after tourism attraction now-a-days.

16 Oct 2019 2:19 AM IST