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Coonoor's Tea Factories Open Their Doors, The Nilgiri Auction Nobody Sees

The town that runs on tea but doesn't advertise itCoonoor smells different from Ooty. Ooty smells of eucalyptus and diesel. Coonoor, especially on the Hubbathalai and Havukal roads that curl above the town, smells of green leaf drying, a grassy, faintly fermented smell that sits at the back of your…

Times Life · Sep 23

Nilgiri Mountain Railway to Ooty: Which Side to Book, the Rack Section, and What the Climb Is Really Like

Book the Left Side, and Here's Why That's Not ObviousThe Nilgiri Mountain Railway runs from Mettupalayam to Ooty, a distance of 46 kilometres that takes roughly five hours. On that climb, the valley views open almost entirely on the left side of the train when you are travelling uphill toward…

Times Life · Sep 9

6 Indian Destinations That Are Genuinely Easy and Rewarding for Senior Travellers

Mysuru: The City That Does the Work for YouMysuru is the most underrated senior-friendly destination in India, and the reason is simple: almost everything worth seeing sits within a 5-km radius of the city centre. The Mysore Palace, Devaraja Market, Chamundi Hill (accessible by car to within 50 steps of…

Times Life · Jul 20

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Planning a Trip? 7 Best Hill Stations in India to Explore

This monsoon session is generally believed to be one of the most beautiful times to visit the Indian hill stations. There are less crowds,best prices, and the surroundings turn thick green, which is hard to spot during other seasons. Nonetheless, safety is becoming a real worry for tourists in this…

MyLifeXP · Jul 14

Man killed by elephant near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu

The deceased, identified as Vijayakumar from Sembakkarai village, was returning home along with his friend Ravi on Sunday night when the wild elephant attacked them. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 10, 2025

Nilgiris district administration urged to cancel summer festivals due to water shortage

Coonoor Consumer Protection Association urges cancellation of summer festivals in Udhagamandalam due to water crisis and tourism impact.

The Hindu · May 2, 2024

Lok Sabha polls | Ballot boxes sealed, Coonoor records lowest voter turnout in Nilgiris constituency

UDHAGAMANDALAM District Collector oversees ballot box sealing with 70.93% voter turnout in Nilgiris parliamentary constituency.

The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024

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Man goes missing while on trek into prohibited area near Coonoor

UDHAGAMANDALAM Fire and Rescue Service and Nilgiris police search for missing tourist after bee attack in Sengottarayaar Hill.

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

As forest fire blazes in Coonoor for 4th day, 150 Forest personnel deployed, IAF assistance requested

Forest Department personnel from multiple divisions are battling a forest fire in Coonoor, Nilgiris, with assistance from Fire and Rescue Services.

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

Collaboration to deal with zero-value plastics in Coonoor announced

Clean Coonoor partners with Marico and Dalmia Bharat to process zero-value plastics and combustible waste, reducing waste pileups.

The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024

Adivasi families threaten to boycott elections till a road is laid to their village in Coonoor

Adivasi families in Chinnala Kombai demand road connectivity and basic facilities, threatening to boycott elections for change.

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024

National-level para powerlifting champion seeks road access to his village near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu

National-level para powerlifting champion hopes his silver medal win can bring road access to his village.

The Hindu · Feb 4, 2024

Four poachers arrested in Coonoor

Four persons arrested in Udhagamandalam for possessing bombs, weapons, and slaughtering equipment used for poaching wild game.

The Hindu · Feb 4, 2024

Illegal parking, tourist inflow lead to traffic jams in Ooty town

Surge in tourist flow to Udhagamandalam and Coonoor leads to road congestion and lack of parking space.

The Hindu · Jan 21, 2024

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The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

Watch | Craving European and Mediterranean food in Coonoor?

Coonoor’s Cafe Diem introduces a seven-course sit down festive menu which is a curated, delicious mix of the exotic and local

The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023

Nilgiris roads choke with traffic due to tourist inflow

Christmas holiday brings tourist traffic to Udhagamandalam & Coonoor towns, 200 police personnel deployed to handle crowds.

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Landslip blocks Union Minister’s car for over an hour near Kallar in Coimbatore

Union Minister Murugan held up for an hour due to landslip near Kallar in Coimbatore. Occurred due to 65-78mm rain in Coonoor and Burliar. No damage or injuries reported.

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Floral tributes paid at helicopter crash site in Nanjappa Chatram near Coonoor

At Udhagamandalam, Rear Admiral Puruvir Das paid floral tributes to Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 12 other military personnel who died in a 2021 helicopter crash. Mr. Das, along with other top military personnel, paid tributes at the memorial stone, 'Smritka', to mark the second anniversary of the incident.…

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The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

A founding milestone at Coonoor may not guide weary travellers anymore

Dynamite News · Nov 25, 2023

Tamil Nadu Disaster Rescue team rescues 10 people trapped in landslide at Coonoor

The Tamil Nadu Disaster Rescue team rescued 10 people on Friday who were trapped due to a landslide in the Sengal Combai Tribal Settlement since Thursday evening, located in an interior forest area 20 km from Coonoor. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Nilgiris Mountain Railway trains cancelled till Dec. 7 due to heavy rain

Nilgiris Mountain Railway trains cancelled: Southern Railway cancels Mettupalayam-Udhagamandalam-Mettupalayam NMR train service till Nov 25 due to landslips caused by heavy rains.

The Hindu · Nov 12, 2023

Seven injured by leopard stuck inside house

7 injured in leopard capture attempt in Attadi, Coonoor. Fire & rescue personnel, VAO, journalist & house owner hurt while trying to capture animal. Forest dept. officials present, hoping to tranquilise & relocate leopard believed to be stuck in house.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Nilgiri Mountain Railway services cancelled due to landslips and heavy rain forecast

Heavy rains in Nilgiris cause earth slips, obstructing Mettuppalayam-Udhagamandalam train services. Trees have also been uprooted, ballast and soil washed away near Kallar. Railway personnel are engaged in restoration works, but services cancelled till Nov 16. Udhagamandalam-Coonoor services cancelled till Nov 13.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Despite opposition, Southern Railway unveils plans to redevelop heritage railway stations in Nilgiris

Southern Railway to redevelop Udhagamandalam and Coonoor railway stations, providing modern amenities to passengers and tourists. Both stations to be upgraded with wider traffic lanes, pedestrian paths, vehicle parking, landscaping, lighting, modern interiors, waiting halls, toilets, facilities for people with disabilities, passenger info systems, train indication boards, CCTV cameras. Conservationists…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

77th Infantry Day celebrated in Madras Regimental Centre in Coonoor

77th Infantry Day celebrated at Madras Regimental Centre to honour soldiers who fought Pakistan-backed militias in 1947. Lt. Gen. Virendra Vats & Lt. Gen. Devraj Anbu laid wreath at War Memorial. Day marks airlifting of Sikh Regiment to Srinagar to liberate Kashmir. Lt. Gen. Vats praised infantrymen for devotion &…

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