Intense rainfall caused 18 landslides in Coonoor, uprooting trees and halting Nilgiris Mountain Railway. Officials confirm no casualties but report road damage and evacuations. Read for full details.
Ooty tackles plastic waste with water ATMs. Carry your bottle, get warm water for ₹10. Discover how this Nilgiris initiative is making a big impact. #SustainableTravel #Ooty
Discover Raireshwar plateau's sacred multi-coloured soil. Villagers revere its healing powers, while science reveals its laterite secrets. Explore this unique Pune wonder.
Satara forest department initiates fire-line scrapping at Kas Plateau, a Unesco site, to prevent wildfires. The crucial work aims to create a buffer zone by Jan 15. Read more.
A 21-year-old tourist from Hazaribag died after his car lost control and hit a tree on Netarhat plateau. Three others were injured. Police have registered a case. Read the full details.
Tamil Nadu is using artificial intelligence to prevent human-elephant encounters in the Nilgiris' Gudalur area, a key migratory route. Learn how technology is protecting lives.
Amid criticism of its Aravalli ruling, the Supreme Court of India maintained a firm stance on environmental protection in 2025, ordering probes, banning mining, and safeguarding wildlife corridors from Uttarakhand to the Nilgiris. Explore the key interven
Tamil Nadu govt launches a Rs 6 crore AI-powered control centre in Gudalur to manage human-elephant conflicts using real-time alerts and surveillance. Read how technology aims to protect both communities and wildlife.
Supreme Court sides with silent animal victims, upholds demolition of resorts on Sigur Plateau elephant corridor. Final hearing set for January 5. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court prioritizes wildlife, ordering resorts on Sigur Plateau's elephant corridors to be dismantled. Final hearing set for January 5. Read the full story.
Satara forest department warns hoteliers at UNESCO site Kas Plateau over garbage dumping, citing increased man-animal conflict. Legal action threatened. Read more.
A decomposed leopard carcass was discovered in the Kattabettu forest range of the Nilgiris. Forest officials and vets conducted an NTCA-guided necropsy. Read the full details of the find and investigation here.
Tamil Nadu Minister M P Saminathan inaugurated completed projects worth ₹2.78 crore in the Nilgiris, including two public libraries and a renovated 3km road. Read about the key developments for the region.
Ajjoor villagers in Nilgiris petition collector to halt forest department eviction, citing 200-year heritage and tax receipts. They threaten legal action if demands are not met.
Udhagamandalam launches a dedicated pet park within the Arboretum premises. Built at a cost of ₹40 lakh, it features play areas, water stations, and training zones for dogs. Read more about the new facility.
The Nilgiris district has restructured its local governance, increasing grama panchayats from 35 to 96. This move, based on a 2019 proposal, aims to improve administrative access in hilly terrain. Read the full details.
New seismic research reveals the Indian tectonic plate is warping and tearing beneath the Himalayas, potentially increasing earthquake risks in the region. Learn what this means for seismic safety.
Nilgiris District Collector M. Aruna leads aggressive drive to eliminate Senna spectabilis, the invasive plant threatening Western Ghats biodiversity and local water resources.
Discover Lhunzhub, the remote Tibetan village on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau that has been named the world's best tourism destination by UNWTO, offering authentic cultural experiences and sustainable travel.
Heavy monsoon fury disrupts travel plans as Ooty, Coonoor, and other Nilgiris hotspots shut down indefinitely. Authorities issue safety alerts amid worsening weather conditions.
Hormone coach reveals why walking 10,000 steps and strict diets might be sabotaging your fitness goals. Discover the hidden factors behind bloating and weight plateaus.