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    Tourists are seen enjoying their day out at the Government Botanical Garden in Ooty. (File Photo DC)Nation
    Spirits down at Ooty summer fest, tourism department blamed

    The regular light music programmes have not been included this year.

    30 May 2016 6:33 AM IST

    Nilgiri Blue RobinLifestyle
    Bird watchers spot banded Nilgiri Blue Robin at Kotagiri

    This Nilgiri Blue Robin was banded in Kerala in April 2011 by Bengaluru-based Mr Robin Vijayan, a noted bird watcher.

    25 May 2016 6:59 AM IST

    A ship made of fruits display at fruit show at Sims Park in Coonor on Saturday (Photo: DC)Lifestyle
    Fruit sculptures, carvings, enhance Coonoor show

    Horticulture departments of 8 districts showcase talent.

    22 May 2016 6:47 AM IST

    View of the Sims Park in Coonoor, where annual fruit show is organised. (Photo: DC)Nation
    Coonoor gears up for annual fruit show from today

    Rudraksh tree remains special attraction of 30-acre Sim's park.

    21 May 2016 6:19 AM IST

    The tall and sturdy cypress trees standing along the roadside from Gandhipuram area to the Coonoor bus stand greet visitors to the hills when tourists drive through the NH, crossing Coonoor on their way to Ooty. (Photo: tamanahachiharu.wordpress.com)Nation
    Greens call for saving century old trees

    Works are being carried out on this road near Gandhipuram area, indicating that these trees will be cut down.

    7 May 2016 7:17 AM IST

    Silver oak trees at a tea garden in Ooty (Photo: DC)Nation
    Keep tabs on illegal felling of silver oak trees, say Ooty greens

    Speaking to DC, Mr Jayachandran said that the silver oak is grown as a shade tree in tea gardens.

    3 May 2016 7:14 AM IST

    Summer specials in NMR ruled outNation
    Summer specials in NMR ruled out

    Situation not conducive, says S Rly GM.

    23 April 2016 7:10 AM IST

    Former union Telecom minister and DMK leader A. Raja.Nation
    Slippers fly at Raja's car as DMK feud rages

    The cadres' unruly behaviour came as a shock for Mr Raja, known to be close to the DMK's first family and a former MP of...

    23 April 2016 6:14 AM IST

    Lt Gen SK Gadeock, Commandant DSSC, presents Banner of Excellence to President Pranab Mukherjee. (Photo: DC)Nation
    Pranab Mukherjee calls for leveraging synergies among armed forces

    A total of 458 officers graduate from Defence Service Staff College in Wellington.

    16 April 2016 7:05 AM IST

    A horse race in progress at the Ooty race course.Nation
    600 horses ready to race in Ooty season from today

    Tradition associated with Nilgiris since British era heralds onset of summer.

    14 April 2016 6:10 AM IST

    JSS Pharmacy College (Photo: bhiskey.comNation
    Ooty's JSS Pharmacy College bags 9th rank

    This is recognition for the infrastructure, human resources, research outcomes, placements and meritorious students of...

    7 April 2016 5:45 AM IST

    RFO of Madikeri, Mr Angadi, said as many as 15 elephants had strayed into coffee estates in Kadagadaalu area. (Representational image)Nation
    Public demand new measures to ward off threat from elephants

    Most of the times it takes a hide out in and around the tea gardens and move out in the night hours and early morning

    2 April 2016 7:08 AM IST

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