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Kerala HC seeks details of Munnar digital land survey

The Times of India 09 Oct 2026
... a batch of petitions seeking the eviction of encroachers in Munnar ... The SIT was constituted to investigate the alleged involvement of public officials in forging land titles (pattas) in Munnar, Idukki.
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Increasing tiger attacks on cattle spark protest in Keralam’s Munnar

The Hindu 08 Oct 2026
By our estimate, nearly 25 tigers, including cubs, are roaming the plantation belt in Munnar, posing a direct threat to humans and livestock, says CPI, who is seeking the capture and relocation of these animals away from human settlements ....
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Kurinji puja held in Munnar hills

The Hindu 02 Oct 2026
The ritual was performed by members of the Muthuvan tribal community in reverence to the iconic flower ....
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After facing near-extinction, Nilgiri barberry makes a come back on Munnar hills

The Hindu 01 Oct 2026
The rare and endangered shrub, native to the high-altitude reaches of the Western Ghats, has been revived through dedicated conservation efforts by Kerala Forest Research Institute, Kerala Forest department ....
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Keralam’s Munnar hill station to witness Kurinji Walkathon on October 1

The Hindu 29 Sep 2026
The event will commemorate G. Rajkumar, the renowned ‘Save Kurinji’ crusader who passed away on January 15, 2026; the walkathon will retrace the paths once traversed by him ....
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Large-scale destruction of Neelakurinji reported in Munnar hills

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026
Travel vloggers have been pinpointing unprotected locations and posting footage on social media, driving tourists to these spots ....
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Neelakurinji bloom draws crowds in Munnar

The Times of India 21 Sep 2026
The once-in-12-years neelakurinji bloom is drawing massive crowds to Munnar, with Chokramudi and other parts of the hill region are covered in the seasonal flowers ... She adds that flower blooms typically pull in visitors ... It was very hot.
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TN researchers discover a new wild coriander species in Western Ghats in Munnar

The Times of India 20 Sep 2026
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Tourists climb holy cross in Keralam’s Munnar, sparking outrage

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026
Church authorities file complaint with Munnar police demanding strict action after four youths climb a holy cross and take photographs at Pallivasal near Munnar in Idukki ....
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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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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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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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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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