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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…

E-pass system for vehicles entering The Nilgiris commences

E-pass system for vehicles entering The Nilgiris commences

Nilgiris District Collector inspects Kallar check-post for e-pass system implementation, ensuring smooth process for tourists.

Dhinakaran reiterates opposition to move Kallar reclamation schools under Directorate of School Education

Dhinakaran reiterates opposition to move Kallar reclamation schools under Directorate of School Education

CHENNAIAMMK general secretary opposes plan to transfer Kallar reclamation schools to Directorate of School Education.

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Waste dumping poses threat to wild elephants in Devikulam

On January 11, two wild elephants were found eating plastic waste from the Munnar panchayat-owned dumping yard at Kallar in the district and the incident garnered widespread attention, and the government and High Court had to intervene.

Dumping yard poses threat to wild elephants in Munnar

Wild elephants in Munnar are at risk due to a dumping yard containing plastic waste, prompting concerns from officials.

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.

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.

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Three train services cancelled after landslip on Nilgiri Mountain Railway line

Three train services cancelled after landslip on Nilgiri Mountain Railway line

A landslip on NMR line caused two train services to be cancelled. Passengers of 06136 Mettupalayam-Udagamandalam were halted at Kallar and taken back to Mettupalayam. Alternative bus transportation was arranged for 53 passengers to Coonoor. 06142 Udagamandalam-Coonoor was also cancelled.

Munnar under CCTV surveillance to check waste menace

Munnar under CCTV surveillance to check waste menace

Munnar grama panchayat installed 16 CCTV cameras to identify those dumping waste in Muthirapuzha river. Waste collection and toilet facilities have been arranged. Panchayat spent ₹4 lakh for CCTV cameras and waste bins. Aim is to make Munnar a waste-free and spit-free hill station. UNDP assisted in setting up a…

Hunt for alternative land for Govt. Horticulture Farm obstructing Kallar elephant corridor reaches nowhere

Hunt for alternative land for Govt. Horticulture Farm obstructing Kallar elephant corridor reaches nowhere

Nearly ten months after a decision was taken to relocate the State Horticulture Farm at Kallar near Mettupalayam in Coimbatore district, as part of securing the Jaccanaire - Hulikal Durgam elephant corridor aka Kallar corridor, the hunt for an alternative land has reached nowhere.

Waste management: Forest department issues notice to Munnar panchayat

Waste management: Forest department issues notice to Munnar panchayat

The demand of the department is to immediately take steps to manage the waste at the panchayat-owned waste treatment plant at Kallar

Forest department’s integrated check-post opened at Kallar

Forest department’s integrated check-post opened at Kallar

With the new facility starting to function at the border area of Malakapara, monitoring by the Forest department will improve and help prevent crime.

Landslips cause cancellation of Nilgiris Mountain Railway services

Landslips cause cancellation of Nilgiris Mountain Railway services

The Salem division of the Southern Railway said heavy rains in the Nilgiris had caused landslips and rock-falls in many locations, including a portion of the railway track between Kallar and Hillgrove railway stations.

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