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Munnar DFO to issue final order on seizure of earth mover of tribal man within ...

The Hindu 14 Jul 2026
DFO Saju Varghese says proceedings under Section 61A of Forest Conservation Act will be completed within one week; owner of vehicle says Forest department did not provide any assurance during meeting regarding its return ....
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‘Kashmir of South India’ and how to get there from Hyderabad

The Siasat Daily 12 Jul 2026
Dreaming of a cool getaway from Hyderabad? Munnar, nestled in Kerala’s Western Ghats, is one destination that should be on your travel bucket list ... The lush tea estates are Munnar’s biggest attraction, creating postcard-perfect landscapes.
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Kurinji blooms to spread a violet carpet over Munnar hills in Kerala soon

The Hindu 09 Jul 2026
This year, the Neelakurinji is expected to bloom across the Chokramudy, Meeshapulimala, Edalimedu, Sevenmalai, and Gundumala hills in Munnar. On the Chokramudy hills, some plants have already started blooming ....
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Munnar to host ‘Rain 40' football tournament on August 9

The Hindu 09 Jul 2026
Thirty-two teams will participate in the penalty shootout tournament — 16 from Idukki district and the rest from other districts ....
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Expert team to inspect mudslide and crack on highway near Munnar

The Hindu 08 Jul 2026
A major roadside crack developed and a mudslide occurred near Munnar town on Saturday evening ....
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Repeated mudslide incidents on Kochi-Dhanushkodi NH raises concern over trips to Munnar

The Hindu 07 Jul 2026
Authorities say roadblock will continue until Thursday (July 9, 2026), with repair work expected to be completed in time to reopen the stretch for traffic on Friday ....
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Forest department links surge in tiger attacks to growing cattle population in Munnar

The Hindu 06 Jul 2026
The abundance of easy prey has led to big cats living socially within the tea plantations ....
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Idukki Collector urges tourists to avoid trips to Munnar in Kerala

The Hindu 06 Jul 2026
Travel advisory after a major crack developed and a mudslide occurred on the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway ....
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Amid landslide threat in Munnar, tourists urged to exercise caution

The Times of India 06 Jul 2026
Amid a threat of landslides looming over the Kochi-Dhanushkodi national highway (NH 85), Idukki district collector Dinesan Cheruvat has urged tourists to avoid travelling to Munnar through the route ...
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Kerala forest department reclaims 100 acres from Harrisons Malayalam at Munnar; state’s highest tent camping site taken over

The Times of India 29 Jun 2026
The operation was carried out under the direct supervision of high range chief conservator of forests D K Vinod Kumar and Munnar divisional forest officer Saju Varghese.The field operation was led by ...
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Tourists continue dangerous acts on road in Munnar

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026
Despite repeated warnings and police cases, they continue riding atop vehicles and with doors open on the winding roads of the hill town; viral video shows a group of youths riding their SUV dangerously near Chithirapuram ....
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Munnar authorities resume eviction drive, demolish 16 shops near Botanical Garden

The Times of India 23 Jun 2026
Munnar. After several years’ gap, authorities have resumed the removal of roadside encroachments in Munnar town ... sub-collector, Munnar police inspector and panchayat secretary.You Can Also Check.
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Panel decides to enforce regulations to solve hours-long traffic block in Kerala’s Munnar

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026
Traffic advisory committee to implement new regulations from June 15 to June 30 ....
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8 Kerala hill stations that are perfect summer escape: From Munnar to Ranipuram

The Times of India 11 Jun 2026
Munnar's slopes seem to roll endlessly, covered in tea estates that stretch across ridges and disappear into the distance ... the sun gradually lifts the veil.Yet Munnar is more than a postcard landscape.
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Not Munnar, not Ooty: Anand Mahindra's hilly hidden gem may be the alternative travellers need right now

The Times of India 09 Jun 2026
To begin the conversation, he offered a suggestion of his own ... The Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park nearby add attraction for tourists.Mahindra likened Valparai to 'the Munnar many of us wish we had seen 30 years ago.' ... .
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